5 things to do in the East Midlands this weekend
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra Family Concert: It Takes Two
Head to the Theatre Royal in Nottingham this Saturday night for a family concert presented by BBC Breakfast’s Mike Bushell. There will be music from the likes of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Wallace & Gromit and Beauty & the Beast. As well as this, the audience will be taken on a journey through Thunder & Lightning Polka by Strauss and enjoy Tea for Two courtesy of Shostakovich.
Science of the Time Lords
Join in the fun at the National Space Centre in Leicester this weekend. The venue will be looking at time travel and the ultimate time lord, the TARDIS. The event is set to be jam-packed full of workshops, competitions, challenges, exhibitions and much more for the whole family to enjoy.
Clumber Park Parkrun
Get your trainers on and get involved at Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire on Saturday. The park are putting on a parkrun, giving you the perfect opportunity to show off your new found love for fitness. The 5km run starts at the Burrow and will take you through the woodland and parkland of Clumber Park.
The Story of Children’s Television
Generations of children have fallen in love with the characters and stories brought to life on the small screen. The Derby Museum & Art Gallery are the hosts of an exhibition celebrating the history of children’s television, bringing together seven decades of iconic objects, memorabilia, merchandise, clips and images.
Jack Frost
A wintry production will bring Jack Frost to life through puppetry, live music and enchanting storytelling at the Nottingham Playhouse this weekend. The story follows Jack, who is unaware that his frosty touch causes havoc everywhere he visits. One day a small girl spots him out the corner of her eye and Jack is no longer alone, making it a story of friendship and bravery to warm our hearts this winter.
