5 things to do in the East Midlands this weekend

Jack Whitehall
Multi award-winning stand-up comedian Jack Whitehall brings his show to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena for the second time this month on Saturday night. Fresh from hosting the Royal Variety Performance and starring in Bad Education and A League Of Their Own, this is your chance to catch Jack at his very best on his biggest tour to date.

Reduced Shakespeare Company – Long Lost First Play
Head to the Curve Theatre in Leicester this weekend to see the Reduced Shakespeare Company on stage with an hilarious celebration of our cultural heritage, as seen through the eyes of three Americans. William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged) is a better-late-than-never nod to Will’s 400th anniversary.

Last Night of the Proms
The Palace Theatre in Newark are hosting the Last Night of the Proms on Saturday night. The event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the most British of celebrations. The event has become a regular fixture in the Newark calendar and always attracts locals and those from further afield. Just don’t forget to take your British spirit along with you.

An afternoon of jazz
If you are a jazz fan, you will enjoy an afternoon of Burlington Jazz at Patchings Art Centre in Nottingham on Sunday. Taking place from 3pm, the event will see jazz, blues and contemporary acts take to the stage with a range of songs and music for you to enjoy.

Ryan Gander curates Arts Council Collection
Attenborough Arts Centre in Leicester brings a major touring exhibition to the city this weekend. The exhibition, which is in the area until May, see leading British artist Ryan Gander select work from Art Council Collection’s national collection of modern and contemporary British art. The exhibition also includes a new commission by Ryan titled ‘As old as time itself, slept alone’.

 

 

 

 

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