Nottingham Children’s Festival

Date: 01-17 Aug 2008.
Location: Victoria Embankment, Nottingham.

The month of August will see parents and children spending a lot of fun time together at Nottingham’s first ever children’s festival. Starting on the 1st of August through the 17th of August 2008, the Riverside Children’s Festival is aimed at children between the age 0-12. The festival will have arts and activities based on the theme of ’Myths and Legends’ from the world over. Children can enjoy a global picnic at Wollaton Park Horrible Histories or plays at the Theatre Royal, fun packed art activities at Lakeside Arts Centre, Children’s cinema at Broadway and participate in the innumerable fun to do things and workshops at libraries, museums and other interesting venues throughout Nottingham. The events start at 9 in the morning and go on till 5 in the evening.

July Events in Nottingham

Mela

Event Type: Family Event
Open For: Everyone
Date: 27 July 2008
Time: 12.30 to 17.30
Cost: Free
Location: Old Market Square, Nottingham City Centre.

Treat your senses to the joy of live music, dancing, arts and a variety of food on 27th July 2008 at Mela, a cultural festival of the South Asian community from around the country. This is also a good chance to get acquainted with the new and upcoming artistes of Nottingham as they showcase their skills. Free for all, this event starts at 12.30 pm through 5.30 pm at Old Market Square, Nottingham City Centre.


Much Ado About Nothing

Event Type: Outdoor Theatre
Open For: Everyone
Date: 24 July 2008 to 25 July 2008
Time: 18:00 to 22:30
Cost: Adults - £13, Concessions - £11, Children - £9
Location: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham.

Oddsocks Productions welcomes all to their presentation of the Shakespearean comedy, ‘‘Much Ado About Nothing” in the beautiful grounds of the Nottingham Castle in Nottingham. The play is an amalgamation of love, intrigue and smouldering desires. This family entertainer will be performed on the Elizabethan “Passion Wagon” on the 24th and 25th July 2008 from 6 pm to 10.30 pm. The tickets for adults are priced at £13 and that for children are priced at £9.


Robin of Sherwood

Event Type: Art
Open For: Everyone
Date: 23 July 2008 to 2 August 2008
Time: 19:00 to 21:00
Cost: £7 to £14
Location: Theatre Royal, Theatre Royal, Theatre Square, Nottingham.

The Theatre Royal and Royal Company presents Robin of Sherwood in a brand new stage adaptation. The drama based on the story of Nottingham’s legendary outlaw is laced with generous doses of romance, comedy, drama, and adventure for the entire family. The shows will be held at the Royal Theatre, Theatre Square in Nottingham from 23rd July to 2nd August 2008. The show is scheduled to start at 7 pm up to 10 pm. The tickets for this family entertainer range from £7 to £14.


Summer Reading Challenge 2008

Event Type: Library Event
Open For: Everyone
Date: 22 July 2008 to 7 September 2008
Time: 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: Free
Location: Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row, Nottingham.

Summer Reading Challenge 2008 is a library event for children to be held at the Nottingham Central Library, Angel Row in Nottingham between 22nd July and 7th September 2008. The theme for this year’s challenge is based on sports to coincide with the Beijing Olympics. This 9 to 5 event is free for all. Those interested arre requested to get the details from the local libraries.


British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships

Event Type: Art
Open For: Everyone
Date: 22 July 2008 to 27 July 2008
Time: 9:00 to 17:00
Cost: Contact Organisers
Location: Tennis Centre, University Boulevard, Nottingham.

The 19th British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships are to be held at the City of Nottingham Tennis Centre, University Boulevard in Nottingham from 22nd to 27th July 2008. The British Open Championships, one of the four tournaments on the global NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, holds the super series status that is on par with a Grand Slam. The matches will commence at 9 in the morning till 5 in the evening. It is recommended to confirm the timings and ticket rates prior to the event.


Eurobeat

Event Type: Art
Open For: Everyone
Date: 21 July 2008 to 26 July 2008
Time: 20:00 to 22:00
Cost: £11 to £25
Location : The Royal Concert Hall, The Royal Centre Theatre Square, Nottingham.

Turn into a complete Eurovision nutcase and cheer the EUROBEAT contestants of the ten countries as they compete at the Eurovision Song Contest live on stage at the Royal Concert Hall, The Royal Centre Theatre Square, Nottingham. Starring Les Dennis and Sally Lindsay, this award winning musical starts from 21st up to 26th July 2008, this EUROBEAT musical is open to all. The tickets rate start from £11 to £25.


Styling Project 1

Event Type: Exhibition
Open For: Everyone
Start Date: 19 July 2008 to 28 July 2008
Time: 10:00 to 16:00
Cost: Normal museum admission applies.
Location: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham.

Inspired by the portrait paintings and the ’drama and dressing up’ themes of Laura Knight at the Theatre, Nottingham based photographers and fashion designers have created a series of directional fashion images in this Styling Project 1. These will be displayed at an exhibition to be held between the 19th and 28th of July 2008 at the Nottingham Castle, between 10 am to 4 pm. Except for the regular museum admission fees, there are no extra charges.


Laura Knight at the Theatre

Event Type: Exhibition
Open for: Everyone
Start Date: 19 July 2008 to 28 September 2008
End Date: Time: 10:00 to 16:00
Cost: Normal museum admission applies.
Location: Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham.

Laura Knight at the Theatre is an exhibition of the paintings and drawings of the ballet and the stage that showcases the life of Britain’s leading impressionist painter Dame Laura Knight. One can also see some rare exhibits of her work. This event will be held from 19th July to 28th September 2008, between 10 am to 4 pm at the Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way in Nottingham. Except for the normal admission fees, there are no extra charges.

English Youth Ballet

Date: 01-02 Aug 2008.
Location: Theatre Square, Theatre Royal, Nottingham.

Enjoy the timeless classic of Giselle brought alive by the English Youth Ballet. Set on an English country estate, Giselle is a story about a young girl who is betrayed by the much engaged Prince Albert. What follows is a heart rending tale of revenge by the ghosts of a group of jilted young women called Willis, who rise from their graves at night to wreak havoc upon any man who dares to cross their path. Lose yourself in the breath taking scenery, skilful ballet dancing and period costumes while enjoying this appealing and dramatic story. The performances will be held at the Theatre Square, Theatre Royal, Nottingham. With three shows to choose from, theatre lovers can either go for the 7.30 show on Friday 1st August or for the 2.30 pm or the 7.30 pm show on 2nd.

The Aluminum Show

Date: 28 – 30 August 2008
Location: The Royal Concert Hall, The Royal Centre Theatre Square, Nottingham.

The Inbal Company from Tel Aviv, will perform “The Aluminium Show” a world famous show for the Nottingham audience starting 28th to 30th August 2008. This must see show has been devised and choreographed by IIan Azriel, a former dancer, who has imaginatively and brilliantly worked on the theme of 'aluminum' in all its various industrial forms to create something that is absolutely mindblowing. This superb show combines the awe inspiring talents of graceful dancers, agile acrobats and powerful athletes as they take the audience through many spell binding dance performances, puppetry and special effects. The show is scheduled to start at 19.30 hours through21.45 hours at The Royal Concert Hall, The Royal Centre Theatre Square, Nottingham. The tickets for this family entertainer are priced at £24 to £12.

National Ice Centre & Nottingham Arena

The National Ice Centre is the official home of British Ice Sports and the coolest entertainment and sporting venue in the East Midlands. Situated in the heart of Nottingham's lively city centre, the NIC is just a short stroll from the Old Market Square. NIC has two Olympic size ice rinks that are open daily to the general public for ice skating. NIC provides top class facilities and coaching staff for a whole range of ice sports from Free Skating and Ice Dance to Synchronized Skating, Ice Hockey and Short Track Speed Skating.

The centre also includes the 10,000 capacity concert venue - Nottingham Arena. Some of the biggest names in rock and pop have already entertained admiring audiences in the state of the art venue and many more will be performing throughout the year.

And the best of it all is - these superb facilities are barely 400 yards from the Comfort Hotel Nottingham!