Creativity abounds this week in Nottingham! Check out classic West End musicals, mix with other creative folks, check out the handcrafted wares of local artists, or see animated musical legends Gorillaz live. Here's our top picks...
Miss Saigon
When: Tuesday 24 March - Saturday 4 April
Where: Theatre Royal
How much: From £42.50
This famed musical features the epic love story of seventeen-year-old Kim and American GI – Chris Scott – following the Vietnam War. Prior to its West-End run, the musical arrives at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal with a new production, including the same timeless songs and score which guarantees a fair-few-rounds of goosebumps.
Sip & Paint with Kim Thompson
When: Wednesday 25 March
Where: New Art Exchange
How much: £15.87
Kim Thompson is an award-winning, Notts-born illustrator, painter, and muralist who is a regular collaborator of the New Art Exchange in Hyson Green. This month she’s leading a relaxed workshop in which she’ll provide tips, tricks, and step-by-step guidance on how to produce your own contemporary paintings. For an artist of Kim’s calibre, this is excellent value for money and probably one of the best available opportunities to get some art therapy.
Check out our recent Art Works interview to hear more about Kim.
Hideout Records Launch
Where: Malt Cross
When: Friday 28 March
How much: Free
Calling all Notts musicians! Hideout are a new Nottingham-based independent creative house looking to strengthen regional music infrastructure in the city and provide long-term artist development. Launching this weekend, head along to see live music and short talks from the founders introducing their ethos and future direction. Open to artists, creatives, and the wider community, the event will be a great place to meet other musical and creative folk in Notts who share Hideout’s grassroots spirit and commitment to building culture from the ground up.
Ay-Up Market
When: Friday 27 - Sunday 29 March
Where: Old Market Square
How much: Free entry
Returning to Old Market Square, Ay-Up Market brings vibrancy and atmosphere to the city – celebrating and supporting independent creatives and businesses. With over ninety traders and artists expected to take part, it’s no doubt that you’ll leave the day with a full-belly of delicious street-food, new hand-crafted treasures, or a baked treat for later.
Gorillaz
When: Saturday 28 March
Where: Motorpoint Arena
How much: From £100
The legendary ‘virtual band,’ which sprang from the minds of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, are returning to Nottingham this month, celebrating the release of their new album The Mountain. If you’re a Gorillaz-fanatic but haven’t yet seen them live, this could be your moment – they remain highly relevant and captivating to watch, with Damon Albarn leading a massive and ever-changing group of musicians, while the visuals are always top-notch.
Remember to check out our events listings for more things to do this week, or add your own event!
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