This week, enjoy a live concert of Amy Winehouse's original band, adore the new festive light trail at Wollaton or take yourself and the family down to the Nottingham Christmas Market. Let the festivities begin!
Game Screening Q&A at Broadway
When: Monday 24 November
Where: Broadway Cinema
How much: £6-£11
Set in late summer 1993, GAME follows aging raver David (Marc Bessant), who, after stealing a stash of money and drugs, crashes his car deep in the woods. When a mysterious poacher (Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson) discovers him injured and trapped in the wreckage. As the hours stretch and the elements close in, a tense and claustrophobic battle of wills, and wits, unfolds - where survival hinges on outlasting both the wilderness and the predator at its edge.
After a sell out screening in October, this screening features the chance to hear from director John Minton, along with actors Jason Williamson and Marc Bessant in a post-screening Q&A.
When: Wednesday 26 November- 31st December
Where: Wollaton Hall
How much: £12.50- £70.00
Get in the festive mood at Wollaton Hall with 'a captivating wonderland of light, sound, and seasonal storytelling'. Begin with a pit stop to toast marshmallows round a fire and enjoy some festive drinks, before wandering through an array of never-before-seen light installations, captivating soundscapes, interactive displays, festive bar and mini chalets, local independent food vendors and a kids funfair.
When: Thu 27, Sat 29 November
Where: Savoy Cinema
How much: £11 - £14
National Theatre Live presents a new play written by David Ireland, starring internationally renowned actors Martin It's in Nottingham: Christmas MarketFreeman and Jack Lowden. The story follows two characters who meet via an alcoholic anonymous programme, before their friendship is threatened by certain revelations. Filmed live from Soho Place, on London’s West End, The Fifth Step has had great reviews, which highlight the dark comedy and rich, universal themes.
When: Thursday 27 November
Where: Royal Concert Hall
How much: £34-£44.50
The original band of Amy Winehouse pay tribute and celebrate her life and her legacy. Amy's legacy and uniqueness is to be kept alive in a way that is only possible to be captured by her band. Accompanied by on-screen visuals and unique pieces of footage and fronted by an amazing singer chosen by Dale Davis, Amy's long-term Musical Director/bass player and close friend. A night of Amy hits from the multi award winning albums Back To Black, Frank and Lioness … Expect Winehouse classics from Rehab and Valerie to Back To Black and Love Is A losing Game, plus many more.
It's in Nottingham: Christmas Market
When: Friday 28 - Sunday 30 November
Where: Nottingham Castle
How much: £2 (pre-booking needed)
The regular Christmas market hosted by It’s in Nottingham, our city’s business improvement district, will this year set up shop by Nottingham Castle for three whole days. There will be lots to check out, with ninety independent stalls, a Makers Marquee, free family activities, seasonal food and drink, plus live music. This will be a pretty excellent way to get you and your loved ones into the festive spirit, especially with the addition of the atmospheric castle grounds.
Bored Marsh
When: Saturday 29 November
Where: The Bodega
How much: £11
Bored Marsh are an alt-rock four piece who embody how exciting a cultural force our city’s guitar music scene can really be. With a name referencing the derelict shopping centre, plus bringing to mind austerity and Midlands life, they make reverb soaked, dynamic songs that tilt into heavier moments. They’ve received lots of support from outlets across the country like BBC Radio, Under The Radar, and Louder Than War. This Bodega show will be their first time headlining the venue – which is often ground zero for our city’s most acclaimed bands in an indie adjacent space.
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