This week brings you a brilliant range of events in Notts, whether you are a theatre lover or a sporting fanatic, there's plenty in store to kick off your September. Here are our top picks for the week...
30 Objects Representing Justice
When: Through September
Where: National Justice Museum
How much: Free
To celebrate its 30th anniversary the National Justice Museum presents '30 Objects Representing Justice', an exhibition that explores justice through a selection of thirty artefacts. The exhibition invites visitors to question and challenge the idea of justice that prevailed over 800 years, and how it was administered during those times. The exhibition is co-produced with Refuge Roots, Angolan Woman’s Voices, The Legacy Makers, Nottingham Women’s Centre, and Stone Soup.
Mathew Bourne's New Adventures- The Midnight Bell
When: Tuesday 2nd-Saturday 6th September
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: £26.50-£49.50
Mathew Bourne's adventure company returns to Nottingham’s stage with a stunning dance performance of The Midnight Bell. The story, set in 1930s London, follows the captivating events that unfold after dark in the foggy streets of Soho, where in local tavern, The Midnight Bell, a group of working men and women gather to perform raw scenes of longing, frustration, betrayal and redemption.
When: Wednesday 3rd September
Where: The Cosy Club
How much: £23-29
This unforgettable night of live magic, mind-reading and laugh out loud comedy boasts a cast of world-class magicians. Hosted in the sumptuous Cosy Club, be transported you to a world of mystery and intrigue that will leave you astonished and questioning reality.
World Tug of War Championships 2025
When: Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 September
Where: University of Nottingham, Highfields Sports Complex, Beeston
How much: Free
Together with the Tug of War Association of England, the University of Nottingham will host the 2025 World Tug of War Championships. In the event, both national teams and sporting clubs will take part in four days of competition, with male, female, and mixed teams battling it out for a medal in several weight classes.
The Last Stand of Mrs Mary Whitehouse
When: Fri 5 - Sat 27 September
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How much: From £14.50
This play by Caroline Bird is inspired by the life of the hardline, conservative campaigner who fought against social liberalism in British media during the 70s. Starring decorated actors Maxine Peake and Samuel Barnett, who plays no less than fifteen roles in total, this is set to be a night of inventive and intensely funny theatre, delving into the life of one of British history’s most idiosyncratic characters.
When: Sat 6 September
Where: The Bodega
How much: £11
There’s nothing quite like a Sancho Panza show. Since 2018, these much loved local boys have become known for their mind-bending, Nile Rodgers-tinged guitar skills and knack for a raucous show guaranteed to get folks dancing. This month, they’re launching a new single, Your Place or Mine?, joined by Soft Serve and Stone Black Witches. If you haven’t yet seen the local group cited as “the coolest guys in the city,” by the team at Rough Trade, now could be a good time.
Nottingham Ice-Centre 25th Anniversary Skating Gala
When: Sunday 7th September
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: Free
This one-off ‘skating through time’ event celebrates 25 years of legacy at the Nottingham Ice Centre, telling its story through an evening of breath-taking figure skating, synchronised routines, and even a special showcase from the GB speed skating squad themselves. Even more, the night will conclude with a series of special interviews and surprise guests, ending with the opportunity for the public to take to the ice for the grand finale group skate!
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