Comedy, romance, romantic-comedy - Notts has it all...
Romeo and Juliet
When: Tuesday 2 – Saturday 6 May
Where: Djanology Theatre, Lakeside Arts
How much: £5-15
We all know the story – two star-crossed lovers from feuding families meet their tragic ending in a thrilling tale of passion, fate, and conflict. Watch Shakespeare’s timeless classic come to life with a sharp twist at Djanology Theatre this week, as Lakeside and Nottingham New Theatre’s partnership continues to go from strength-to-strength. Past productions have reached full audience capacity, so book to watch this unmissable show now.
James Heather: Metronome Piano Sessions
When: Wednesday 3 May, 7-11pm
Where: Metronome
How much: £13.50 + booking fee (£5 + booking fee for students)
Join London-based contemporary pianist James Heather as he takes centre stage for an intimate performance as part of the Metronome piano sessions. His musical approach is unlike any other, each composition is recorded freely through improvisation and experimentation with only his instinct to guide him. Invisible Forces, Heather’s latest album, is a meditative, thought-provoking recount of the creator’s personal experiences, conveyed beautifully though the elegant, melodic sound of the piano.
In Conversation: Emily Andersen and Ruth Fainlight
When: Thursday 4 May, 6.30pm
Where: Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent University
How much: Free
Somewhere Else Entirely is internationally-acclaimed photographer Emily Andersen’s first completed video portrait, presenting an intimate insight into the life of poet, and decade-long friend, Ruth Fainlight. Join the pair for an exclusive in-conversation event reminiscing about their friendship, the creative process behind the exhibition, as well as the chance to enjoy a special reading by Ruth.
Just the Tonic Comedy Club – Mark Simmons: Quip Off the Mark
When: Friday 5 May, 6.45pm
Where: Metronome
How much: £16 + booking fee
“Master of one-liners” Mark Simmons is bringing his highly-anticipated debut show, Quip Off the Mark, to Nottingham’s Metronome. As seen on BBC2’s Mock the Week, Simmons will be touring the UK to deliver a production full of cleverly-crafted jokes and on-the-spot gags. Uniquely structured in a way you’ve never seen before, go and discover what’s in the box that Simmons recently collected from his childhood home…
Russell Howard
When: Saturday 6-Sunday 7 May
Where: Royal Concert Hall
How much: £32.50
Russell Howard, one of the world’s top comedians, is back in Nottingham this weekend as part of his new live UK tour. The ‘Comedy King’ is best known for his role as host of TV show Russell Howard’s Good News and as a guest panellist on Would I Lie To You? and 8 Out of 10 Cats. Howard’s quick wit and topical comedic style is guaranteed to have you in stitches from the opening minutes of the show until the final seconds.
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