Notts Going On — The Tina Turner Musical and the Rainbow Quarter
Musicals and festivals, a gorgeous Mapperley Park apartment, historic news, and more...
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On This Week 🗓️
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical 🎶
When: July 28-August 2
Where: Theatre Royal, Nottingham
How much: £20-£68pp
This West End mega hit has come to Nottingham for the first time, and it’s filled with show-stopping tunes. Find out about the legendary singer’s story, from her humble beginnings in Tennessee to becoming a Grammy award-winning global superstar. This will all be set to songs such as The Best, Mountain High, and What’s Love Got to Do With It?.
Do if: You’d like to see a musical that you know all the songs to.
Open-Air Theatre: Robin Hood 🎭
When: July 30
Where: Nottingham Castle
How much: £20pp adult, £15pp child
Join famous Nottingham legends Robin Hood, Maid Marian, and the Merry Men for an exciting evening of theatre at Nottingham Castle. The Pantaloons’ original take on the classic tales will see live music and audience interaction. Make sure to bring a rug or a low-backed seat to sit on, and keep in mind that the performance will still go ahead even if it rains.
Do if: You want to get the family out in the fresh air in a fun way.
Broxtowe Summer Play Days ☀️
When: July 30, August 5, August 7, August 11
Where: Nuthall, Chilwell, Eastwood, Stapleford
How much: Free entry
Round up the little ones for an action-packed day out brimming with activities. This week’s event (July 30) at Basil Russell Park in Nuthall is set to have free face painting and hair-braiding, puppet and magic shows, creative workshops, inflatables, and more. There are similar events happening across the area at Inham Nook Recreation Ground in Chilwell (August 5), the Coronation Park in Eastwood (August 7), and Ilkeston Road Recreation Ground in Stapleford (August 11).
Do if: You’re looking for a budget-friendly event that will entertain the kids for hours.
Water Sports Launch 🛶
When: August 2
Where: King’s Mill Reservoir, Mansfield
How much: From £16pp
Adventures at Mill Waters is launching its brand new water sports attractions this Saturday, with a range of endeavours such as pedalos perfect for those who want to keep it steady, kayaks for those who are adventurous and have a need for speed, and stand-up paddleboards which are a full-body workout. Each session is 45 minutes and there are on-site changing facilities.
Do if: You want to give a new hobby a go this summer.
Waterfront Festival 🎶
When: August 2
Where: The Canalhouse, Nottingham
How much: £11pp
Listen to live music from a range of local and regional artists, all while raising money for local charities. There will be 12 whole hours filled with music from live acts across four different areas around the pub inside and outside. Plus, you can browse stalls from local traders and take part in family-friendly canal fun. This event usually sells out, so be sure to be quick if you’d like to go.
Do if: The Canalhouse is one of your favourite Nottingham pubs and/or you’d like to listen to some new tunes.
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What’s On This Month ☀️
Nottingham August events — 10 things to do this month
The summer holidays are well and truly in full swing — and there are plenty of events around Nottingham this August to keep you entertained.
Hot Property 🏡
This has to be hands-down the most beautiful apartment we’ve featured in Hot Property. The three-bedroom duplex is located in Mapperley Park and has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Highlights include the open-plan lounge and kitchen, the grand reception, and the enclosed courtyard. It has all been professionally renovated and painted by interiors specialists, so you won’t have to do much when moving in if you don’t want to. It’s marketed by FHP Living and the guide price is £475k. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🏳️🌈 Rainbow roads: Nottingham’s new Rainbow Quarter was announced during Notts Pride, which will cover Broad Street, Carlton Street, and Heathcote Street in Hockley. The initiative was spearheaded by the Pastel Project and will be supported by It’s in Nottingham and other community groups. It will receive formal recognition through updated city maps, historical plaques, and a unified visual identity for local businesses. scenemag.co.uk
⚓ Ahoy there: The shipwreck of WW1 ship HMS Nottingham was found 109 years after it originally sunk. It was identified 60 miles off the coast of Scotland by a team of ten divers led by ProjectXplore, which is an international project that aims to locate historically-significant shipwrecks around the UK. Divers also found white dinner plates stamped with a Royal Navy blue crown emblem, as well as the embossed lettering ‘Nottingham’ on the top of the stern. bbc.co.uk
🎶 Crazy train: Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne passed away last week on July 22, and memories of his hell-raising acts have poured in from across the world. One of these was the Ozzy Osbourne riot, which happened at Rock City on July 18 1988 after he cancelled his gig last-minute from his hotel room. BBC News’ Liam Barnes wrote a great feature about this, interviewing Ian Corcoran who was there on the night. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Morgan Gibbs-White has put pen to paper on a new contract at Nottingham Forest, extending his deal for another three years. Gibbs-White had been the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur, but a deal fell through as Forest threatened legal action over a confidentiality clause. On the pitch, the Reds fell to a 3-1 friendly defeat to Fulham on Saturday.
🏏 Cricket
The Blaze were knocked out in the Eliminator on the first Women's Vitality Blast Finals Day, falling to a 20 run defeat to Warwickshire. Meanwhile, Nottinghamshire drew their County Championship Division One tie at Hampshire and remain in second place overall.
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