10 Things To Do This Week
Featuring Game City, The Vintage Fair and Michael Morpurgo’s Butterfly Lion, there’s something for everyone this week.
Every day until Saturday, times vary, free
If you love gaming and everything to do with it, head down to Market Square this week. Check out the schedule for all the industry speakers and workshops.
Game City is run by Trent but it’s actually really good
The Butterfly Lion @ Theatre Royal
Tuesday – Saturday, times vary (£12+)
Michael Morpurgo’s much loved children’s book is adapted for the stage. It tells the story of a boy and his lion cub, from the African plains to the battle fields of the First World War.
Relive this childhood classic
Milton Jones: On the Road @ Royal Concert Hall
Thursday 8pm (£20)
“Mock the Week’s” Milton Jones comes to Nottingham for an evening of one-liners and general hilarity.
Pitchfork Disney @ New Theatre
Wednesday – Saturday, times vary (£4+)
A disturbing tale involving brother and sister, a circus performer named Cosmo Disney and his nightmarish associate, Pitchfork Cavalier, begins the season at New Theatre.
The first show of the season for New Theatre
Wednesday, doors at 6.30pm (£14)
Bruce Springsteen style rock band supported by Charlie Simpson from Busted.
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Detonate Hospitality @ Stealth & Rescue Rooms
Friday, 10.30pm (from £10)
Get your tickets now for this sell out drum and bass night. Featuring support from Camo & Krooked, Phaeleh, Fred v & Grafix, Applebottom & lots more.
Robin Hood Pageant 2013 @ Nottingham Castle
Saturday and Sunday, 10.30-5pm (£6)
Want to get to know the famous outlaw that every Nottingham resident is so proud of? Head down to the castle for some medieval re-enactments at the weekend. It’s bound be a right laugh.
University of Nottingham Philharmonia @ Djanogly Recital Hall
Saturday, 7.30 (£5 with a student card)
The University Philharmonia Orchestra showcases some of the best musical talent Notts has to offer; their programme includes pieces by Ravel, Stravinsky and student composer Angela Slater.
The Nottingham Vintage Fair @ Albert Hall
Sunday, 12-5pm (£1 with NUS card)
The Winter special of the popular vintage fair, over 50 stalls of home and fashion at reasonable prices.
Chance to buy some edgy clothes
Sunday, doors at 7.30 (£12)
Winner of the BRITs Critics’ Choice Award takes to the Rock City stage, expect and evening of singer-songwriter genius.
Grace Campbell
Families of Nottingham attack victims recall moment they were told about their deaths
‘I remember I got out the car and I screamed. It was just like everything went dark around us’
Bella Fatherley
Man jailed for nine years after killing Nottingham Trent student in police car chase
‘Our beloved Oshada was very close to our hearts and can never be forgotten’
University of Nottingham alumna died from stage four cancer while visiting family in China
Gwen Zheng died in March after being diagnosed with stomach cancer last October
Families of Nottingham attacks victims call for law change after killer’s sentence reviewed
‘Until the law is changed murderers will get away with murder’
Nottingham University introduces mandatory breathalyser for all students before lectures
This comes after attendance to morning lectures dropped to an all time low
Here’s what your favourite night out says about you as a Notts student
Lexi KenseyFrom the sticky floors of Ocean to the fresh downing pints at Sheaves
Courtney Layzell
From nightlife to natural beauty: This is what Notts students love most about the city
Rufus ReddingIt’s not just the nightlife that Notts has to offer
Nottingham student sentenced for involvement in Depop designer clothing scam
Enoch Onojighofia has been ordered to undertake 180 hours of unpaid work
Nottingham University students occupy Trent Building in protest of arms manufacturers
Students demanded the university ends partnerships with arms manufacturers
Your ultimate guide to the best post-library pint spots in Notts
Daniel EllisThe most important article I’ve ever written
PSA: Here are the best places for your parents to stay for graduation
Alexandra HaydenBecause they deserve something cosy
Man admits to making bomb hoax in Market Square same day as Nottingham attacks vigil
65-year-old Vivian Mackay called police and told them he had planted a bomb inside a tree
Families of Nottingham attack victims back decision to put police into ‘special measures’
The decision means that the force will have to improve the way in which they carry out effective investigations and support victims
PSA Notts students: Here’s all the best advice from Nottingham alumni
Lizzi MathiasWe asked Nottingham alumni what they wish they knew sooner and here’s what they said…
Families of Nottingham attack victims say police boss is ‘hiding away’ from them
‘Why can she not just pick up the phone?’
Here’s how to make the most out of your final semester at UoN
Finola SpeckWhether you’re a slave to George Green library, a Crisis cult follower or somewhere in between
Poppy Belton
Madeleine complains that her MAFS Australia edit made her look like a ‘batsh*t crazy b*tch’
Francesca EkeThe psychic medium said that producers ‘pushed on a relationship topic that she didn’t want to go into’
MAFS Australia bride says groom broke up with her ‘out of the blue’ and won’t reply to her
Emily Smith‘He won’t reply to me. He hasn’t replied’
A body language expert says Jack and Tori are lying about having sex on MAFS Australia
Harrison Brocklehurst‘Do I think they had proper sex? No’
Everything Eden and Jayden have been up to since their messy run on MAFS Australia
Apparently they broke up FOUR TIMES after filming finished
This is why everyone thinks Taylor Swift’s song thanK you aIMee is about Kim Kardashian
The title literally spells out KIM!!
All the savage Matty Healy lyrics Taylor Swift sings on The Tortured Poets Department
‘They shake their heads and say God help her when I tell them he’s my man’
Richard Gadd speaks about how similar Baby Reindeer’s Martha actually is to his real stalker
Phoebe KowhaiShe did actually send him over 41,071 emails and leave 350 hours of voicemails
Student at £43,000 a year private school ‘smashed the skulls’ of two students with hammer
The 17-year-old also tried to kill a teacher in ‘horrific attack’
Ellie Ring
What have Timothy and Lucinda been up to since their MAFS Australia 2024 homestay fight?
They’re still besties!
Here’s where to watch Richard Gadd next if you’re obsessed with Netflix’s Baby Reindeer
He’s in a police show with Stephen Graham!
Digs at Davide to Lorraine Kelly drama: What Ekin-Su has been up to since Celeb Big Brother
Iona MacRobertShe’s been in the headlines a lot lately
After their tense homestay, are Jack and Tori still together after MAFS Australia 2024?
I need answers immediately
Yikes! A snippet of Taylor Swift’s new album has allegedly leaked and people are SLATING it
‘We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist’ is an actual lyric
Inside the life of Walton Goggins, the Fallout ghoul everyone is weirdly crushing on
Lily ColdstreamYes, it’s possible to thirst after a man who looks like a carved pumpkin
What has Andrea been up to since leaving MAFS Australia 2024 with her head held high?
She’s living her best life
Love Island’s Zach goes on huge rant about girls ‘wearing nothing’ and ‘selling themselves’
‘People really out here selling themselves for some views/likes’
So, here’s the real reason why Martha calls Donny Baby Reindeer
The show is named after the pet name Martha actually called him in real life
Lauren from MAFS Australia has been spotted on a night out getting close to her ex again
There’s picture evidence!!!
Producers forced Tim to bring up cheating scandal again on homestays for more MAFS drama
And edited their homestays to ‘look worse than it actually was’