5 things to do in the East Midlands this weekend
1. The Woman in Black
Date: Monday 10th – Saturday 15th October
Location: Royal & Derngate, Northampton
It’s been described as “a truly nerve shredding experience” by the Daily Mail, has been seen by over 7 million brave theatregoers and now it’s hitting the stage in Northampton. The dark, thrilling production follows the story of a lawyer obsessed by a curse he suspects has been placed upon him by ‘a woman in black’. Susan Hill’s acclaimed horror comes alive in the ingenious stage adaptation, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats, hearts racing.
2. Get creative family arts festival
Date: Throughout October
Location: Various venues in Nottingham
The fourth national Family Arts Festival is set to take place throughout October, offering up thousands of events for all the family all over the country, including several creative opportunities in Nottingham.
3. Trent Valley 100
Date: Sunday 16th October
Location: Gainsborough Academy, Gainsborough
Trent Valley 100 is introducing two new routes to end the season and will be taking riders into the Lincolnshire Wolds for some hill climbs before journeying back to the headquarters.
4. A night of live comedy
Date: Friday 14th – Saturday 15th October
Location: The Glee Club, Nottingham
Fancy a giggle this weekend? Head over to Nottingham’s comedy house as four of the finest UK and international comedians take to the stage. Chris McCausland, Javier Jarquin, Fin Taylor, George Zach will be performing on both the Friday and Saturday for your entertainment. Food will also be available at the venue.
5. The Importance of being Earnest
Date: Thursday 6th – Saturday 29th October
Location: Leicester Curve
Oscar Wilde’s classic has been given a fresh, contemporary twist in the new theatre production which will be showing for most of October. Starring BAFTA and Golden Globe nominee Cathy Tyson as the indomitable Lady Bracknell, Sharan Phull as repressed romantic Cecily Cardew, Edward Franklin as upper-class playboy Algernon Moncrieff and regarded as one of the finest comedies in the English language, expect an evening of hilarious misadventure, mischief and matchmaking.
