New Arts Exchange

The NAE Open returns for its fourth iteration with a presentation of works that includes paintings, video, live art, photography, textiles and sculpture. This dynamic exhibition was created through a competitive open application process for Nottinghamshire-based artists and Global Ethnic majority* artists living anywhere in the UK. Tasked to seek out the most innovative and high-quality artworks that address critical societal concerns and interests, a panel of advocates, including neighbours, artists and curators, chose from a substantive amount of submissions. The result is an eclectic and compelling selection of artists at different stages of their careers.

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All Libraries, Nottinghamshire

Whether you have taken up art recently or been a creative for many years, if you live in Nottinghamshire, we would love to see a piece of your work in the Inspire Community Open Exhibition 2024 in our beautiful Beeston Library Gallery.

Application is on a first come, first serve basis and work is non selected, we have a limited number of places for both 2D and 3D work.

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Surface Gallery, Nottingham

Homecoming comprises a combination of Mynett’s new figurative and abstract landscapes, a series examining place and myth. Mynett’s practise considers the spaces that surround us and looks to challenge our perception of the natural environment and its inhabitants. The work uses a muted palette and simplified composition of images that are recognisable as landscapes to examine our relationship to the natural world. Essential elements, water, earth and sky are the foundation of the work, but the perspective is challenged; foreground, background and subject jostles for position and horizons are disrupted.

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Attenborough Nature Reserve

Attenborough Nature Centre will be exhibiting the art of Marie Brown during the month of September.

The exhibition is located in the corridor at Attenborough Nature Centre and will be available during standard opening hours. A proportion of all sales will be donated to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

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Onle

Join The Literary Consultancy for a series of accessible events for writers interested in how to lead more conscious lives. Each week throughout September – Conscious Writing Month – we will be offering one evening seminar (Tuesday 7-8.30pm BST) and one interactive lunchtime workshop (Thursday 12-1pm BST) to explore the following themes.

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Online

Beyond the Spectrum is a creative writing project for autistic people, led by professional autistic writers. It connects autistic writers through a series of workshops which foster creativity, community and wellbeing. Groups have the opportunity to showcase their work through digital anthologies, live events or other outputs. Alongside this, participants will be invited to masterclasses, given the opportunity to submit to a bi-annual digital zine, an invite to an autism-led digital festival and access to a digital hub.

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Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham

Sophie is about to become a single mum – a third-generation one – and she’s terrified. How will she afford to feed her baby? Or a Deluxe Snuggle Pod? Can she hold on to her job? What if she’s crap at parenthood? Surely she can count on her own mum and nan to help...

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Nottingham Playhouse

Today is going to be a good day. And here’s why…

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have. As events spiral and the truth comes out, Evan faces a reckoning with himself and everyone around him.

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Bottesford library

We are a group of writers from all over the Vale of Belvoir and beyond. We meet every month in the Parish Room next to Bottesford library. Each meeting has an optional theme that you can use as a writing prompt. We also love to hear your works in progress and to meet anyone curious about writing.

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Theatre Royal, Nottingham

20 years ago, Alan Bennett’s THE HISTORY BOYS premiered at the National Theatre in London and immediately became a modern classic.

Since then, it’s won 30 major theatre awards, had West End and Broadway runs, national and international productions, been adapted into a film and was voted The Nation’s Favourite Play. In short, THE HISTORY BOYS made history.

To mark the 20th anniversary, the staff and students at Cutlers’ Grammar School are back in a vibrant new revival by Seán Linnen that asks – what is the purpose of education? And who is it for?

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Nottingham Playhouse

Writers’ Table – Wed 11 Sep Join writer and Amplify Associate Nathan Ellis for a Writers’ Table at the Amplify In Person Co-Working session on 11th September. Between 10am and 12.00pm, Nathan will lead a masterclass in writing for the stage, with a few exercises to put ideas into practice. It doesn’t matter what stage you’re at – full draft or just an idea. From 1pm til 3pm, Nathan will be available for 15 minute one to one chats and script surgeries around your work; you can sign up for a 15 minute slot on the day.

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Nottingham Playhouse

Cold Reads is an opportunity for actors and writers to come together, to read a brand new script out loud for the first time. This year’s Cold Reads scripts have been selected through our Ideas Submission window. They’re new pieces of writing that excited the panel. Come along for an opportunity to perform, practice your cold reading skills and feedback on writing, or just listen to a new work by a local writer, whilst networking with other local theatre artists.

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

Join Baga Chipz "MBE"; actress, singer-songwriter, comedian, ex-Page 3 Model, Ladies Darts Champion, professional shoplifter and MILF, when Material Girl - The ‘Much Betta!’ Tour 2024 docks at Nottingham Arts Theatre.

Due to the success of last year's tour, the Rupaul Drag Race UK star is coming back bigger, MUCH BETTA and very, very harsh!

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

Expect a night of fatally fun burlesque, featuring a selection of their new electrifying troupe acts with new and exclusive solo performances from the intoxicating Ivies.

Bringing you a venomous variety; they have classic glamour, badass rock numbers, seduction and a whole lot of sass and sparkle!

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National Justice Museum

In this drawing workshop, inspired by our exhibition ‘Picture This: Hope’, artist Marcia Porto will take you through creating imaginary landscapes.

About Our Make It Yours Sessions
You’re invited to drop into our Creative Courtyard and make something inspired by the museum collection.

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The Carousel, Nottingham, NG1 1FH

Stephen Lawrence should have been 50 this year, so we are holding an event to honour his short life. It's a FREE event but booking is required as it's a smaller venue than we usually use. Expect a fun, interestimg and retrospective day with various activities.

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Five Leaves Bookshop, Nottingham

Willie Hopkin ran a weekly “salon” in Eastwood, for local writers and local radicals, did soap-box meetings in local town squares, and sat on the local Council and the County Council.

Hopkin was famous throughout the Midlands as an independent social reformer, writer, broadcaster, wit, poet and naturalist. His circle of friends encompassed peers, tramps, renowned literary figures and, above all, colliers and farmers amongst whom he lived at Eastwood.

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The Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham

Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

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National Justice Museum

Join us this Heritage Open Day for a special outdoor walking tour between the National Justice Museum and St Mary’s Church. Hear tales of the connections between the two historic sites and explore how the Church and County Gaol linked together through history.

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Victoria Embankment, Nottingham

Celebrate over 80 years of music, history and culture of the Victoria Embankment Bandstand at Nonsuch Studios' Party at the Bandstand.

Join us on Saturday 14th September for a FREE day of celebration, culture and creativity at The Victoria Embankment Bandstand with Live Bands, Family Fun, Craft Activities and Creative Heritage.

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Attenborough Nature Reserve

Come along and get wild in the outdoors at Attenborough's Wild Saturday. We have a variety of exciting events on the day!

Moth Trapping
Pond Dipping
Microscopic Wildlife

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Waterstones, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham

Literary agents. Who are they? What do they do for writers? And how do you secure one?

Find out in this informative and interactive panel discussion. With industry experts representing each step of the publishing process – from editor to agent to publisher.

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Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham

Please join us as we take you through the twelve months and seasons of the year, dancing our way through some of our day to day emotions, life’s events and experiences!

From the cold winter nights and Christmas lights to Halloween frights and fireworks bright, endless summer days, holidays and catching some rays, not forgetting Valentines Day and Bank holiday May!

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The Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham

It’s Figaro’s wedding, and you’re invited to join the Almaviva household for an uproarious day of revelation and scandal. Mozart’s comic opera is packed with plot twists, forbidden desires and unforgettable melodies, combining laugh-out-loud comedy with moments of breath-taking beauty.

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Mansfield Central Library, Mansfield

This illustrated talk by local historian Denis Hill is packed full of fascinating facts about the history of Mansfield. Black and white photograph of Brunt Thompson School Toothill Lane

It will cover such topics as early transport, wind and water mills, religion, fascinating characters, yards and alleys, local government, early gas, electric and water supplies, education, local charities, the theatre and inventions.

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Nottingham Playhouse

Club Wormhole welcomes all to join with our band of alternative comedians, clowns and weirdos for a night of laughter, art and transcendence.

Monday 2 September – Mad Max
Summer might be over, but we’re still bringing the heat! Marvel as your hosts Jamie Drew and Lee Kennedy bring George Miller’s explosive world of Mad Max to life on the Club Wormhole stage. Car chases, stunts and ridiculous body paint – suspend your disbelief and prepare for an apocalyptic thrillride of a comedy night!

Monday 7 October – Pirates!
This month, Club Wormhole’s many-flagged mast flies the Jolly Roger too; climb aboard for a voyage across the seven seas, for this month’s theme be Pirates! With hosts Ben and Rosa at the helm, look forward to pageantry, poetry and puns – not to mention audience participation galore. Can you help them find the buried treasure?

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