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Fri 24th September, 2010
Ashby Art Club Exhibition 2010
24th September to 22nd October 2010 @ Ashby de la Zouch Library
The 2010 Ashby Art Club exhibition. Read More »
Twelfth Night
24th September to 16th October 2010 @ Nottingham Playhouse
Written by William Shakespeare Directed by Paulette Randall Read More »
Mon 27th September, 2010
![Natural Causes [Until October 2nd]](images/events/2010/09/27/natural_causes/small.jpg "Natural Causes [Until October 2nd]")
Natural Causes [Until October 2nd]
27th September to 2nd October 2010 @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Written by Eric Chappell Directed by Alan Chambers Read More »
Tue 28th September, 2010
Dolly
28th September to 2nd October 2010 @ Curve
The Cloning meets Country & Western Musical! Read More »
Fri 1st October, 2010
Films at REEL Loughborough
1st October to 7th October 2010 @ Reel Cinemas Loughborough
Made In Dagenham (15) Daily 13:15 15:45 18:15 20:45 Read More »
Black History Month Launch
5pm @ Nottingham Playhouse
Join us to celebrate the launch of Black History Month as Honey Williams leads her Gang of Angels Choir in a contemporary singing set alongside an open-mic event led by Spoken Word artist Deborah St.. Read More »
Blake
8pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
Classical Brit-Award Winners Blake’s incredible journey started in 2007 when four friends reunited on Facebook and quickly took the music world by storm as they blurred the lines between pop and c.. Read More »
Sat 2nd October, 2010
Blunderbus Theatre Company: Giraffes Can't Dance
All Day @ Curve
“Gerald was a tall giraffe, whose neck was long and slim. But, his knees were awfully bandy, and his legs were rather thin” Read More »
Sun 3rd October, 2010
Mon 4th October, 2010
Half a Sixpence
4th October to 9th October 2010 @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Book by Beverley Cross Music and Lyrics by David Heneker New version by Warner Brown Read More »
The Comedy Store Players
8pm @ Nottingham Playhouse
Featuring Josie Lawrence (tbc), Richard Vranch, Andy Smart, Stephen Frost and Steve Steen (line up may be subject to change on the night) Read More »
Tue 5th October, 2010
Kneehigh Theatre Company: The Red Shoes
5th October to 9th October 2010 @ Curve
Director Emma Rice Based on poetry by Anna Maria Murphy Read More »
Wed 6th October, 2010
Crystal Clear - CANCELLED
6th October to 8th October 2010 @ Hind Leys Community College
SECOND ACT PRODUCTIONS REGRET THAT "CRYSTAL CLEAR" HAS HAD TO BE CANCELLED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. WE HOPE TO ANNOUNCE NEW DATES FOR THE PRODUCTION SHORTLY. TICKET HOLDERS PLEASE CONTACT 07.. Read More »
Ratae Co-operative Players: Last Tango in Whitby
6th October to 9th October 2010 @ Wheatsheaf Theatre, Leicester
Written by Mike Harding Directed by Margaret Wood Read More »
The Perfect Wife Roadshow
8pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
After seven years of marriage Lizzie realised she had turned into a bitch wife from hell. She criticised the way her husband drove, got irritated when he loaded the dishwasher wrongly, moaned about .. Read More »
Thu 7th October, 2010
Come write with me: renga all day drop in activities, Bristol Central Library
10am
Come and drop in to help create a renga on National Poetry Day with Alan Summers and special guests at Bristol Central Library. Read More »
Blaby Drama Group: The Vicar of Dibley
7th October to 9th October 2010 @ Blaby Social Centre
Written by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer Read More »
Ardal O'Hanlon Live!
8pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
In his new stand-up show, Ardal O’Hanlon laughs in the face of mounting adversity - recession, inclement weather, an aging body, and impending doom. He fearlessly turns the spotlight on surviving .. Read More »
Fakebook
7th October to 9th October 2010 @ Nottingham Playhouse
Written by Michelle Vacciana Directed by Giles Croft Read More »
WOW Border Morris Dancing: First Meeting
8pm @ Old Pack Horse Inn, Loughborough
Do you want to have fun playing live music for dancers? Read More »
Jazz At The Priory: The New Orleans Hotshots
8:30pm @ Priory, Nanpantan
Trombonist Dave Harmer`s band includes pianist Chris Reilley, Dave "Hot Sousaphone" Parker and young trumpeter, Jon Graham. Read More »
Fri 8th October, 2010
![Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 14th]](images/events/2010/10/08/films_at_reel_loughborough_until_october_14th/small.jpg "Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 14th]")
Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 14th]
8th October to 14th October 2010 @ Reel Cinemas Loughborough
The Death And Life Of Charlie St. Cloud (12A) Fri/Mon-Thu 13:40 / 16:00 / 18:20 / 20:35 Sat & Sun 11:20 / 13:40 / 16:00 / 18:20 / 20:35 Read More »
Sat 9th October, 2010
Banyan Theatre Company: The Steadfast Tin Soldier
All Day
There once was a remarkable tin soldier who fell in love with a beautiful paper dancer. They tumbled out of a window, so beginning a perilous journey into the unknown… Read More »
Mon 11th October, 2010
Defending The Caveman
7:30pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
Starring Mark Little Written by Rob Becker Directed by Cathy Farr Read More »
Tue 12th October, 2010
Roll Out The Barrel
2pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
A delightful mix of music and memories, in a gloriously happy show full of pure musical nostalgia, Terry Bradford and Sussie Arvesen take the audience on a joyous and unforgettable trip down memory .. Read More »
![Kirby Players: A Slice of Saturday Night [Until October 16th]](images/events/2010/10/12/a_slice_of_saturday_night/small.jpg "Kirby Players: A Slice of Saturday Night [Until October 16th]")
Kirby Players: A Slice of Saturday Night [Until October 16th]
12th October to 16th October 2010 @ Kirby Muxloe Village Hall
A '60s Musical by The Heather Brothers Directed by Richard French Read More »
Good Companions Stage Society: Beauty And The Beast
12th October to 16th October 2010 @ Derby Theatre [Formerly Derby Playhouse]
Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton Directed on Broadway by Robert Jess Roth Read More »
Wed 13th October, 2010
Shakespeare Schools Festival
13th October to 14th October 2010 @ Melton Theatre
10th Anniversary Festival, taking place in 80 theatres across the UK. Read More »
Thu 14th October, 2010
Ex Cathedra Consort: Monteverdi Vespers
7:30pm @ St James the Greater Church, Leicester
Ex Cathedra Consort and Baroque Ensemble with His Majesty's Sagbutts and Cornetts conducted by Jeffrey Skidmore. Read More »
Jazz At The Priory: The Antique Six Jazz Band
8:30pm @ Priory, Nanpantan
Great trad jazz from this popular band with Chris Mercer on cornet, Richard Leach (trombone) and Chris Pearce (reeds). Read More »
Fri 15th October, 2010
![Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 21st]](images/events/2010/10/15/films_at_reel_loughborough_until_october_21st/small.jpg "Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 21st]")
Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 21st]
15th October to 21st October 2010 @ Reel Cinemas Loughborough
Despicable Me in 3D (U) Fri 13:30 / 15:45 / 18:00 / 20:15 Sat-Thu 11:15 / 13:30 / 15:45 / 18:00 / 20:15 Read More »
Film Night The Palace: The Ghost (15)
7:30pm @ Palace Community Centre, Ibstock
The Ghost stars Ewan McGregor as the seedy scribbler who gets a job ghost-writing the dull memoirs of former British prime minister Adam Lang, a glassy-eyed Blair-ish smoothie nicely played by Pierc.. Read More »
Sat 16th October, 2010
The Cecilian Singers of Leicester: “Mixed Doubles”
7:30pm @ St James the Greater Church, Leicester
Music Director Jeremy Jackman With Guests The Lincoln Chorale (Music Director Benjamin Chewter) Read More »
Sinfonia ViVA
7:30pm @ Palace Community Centre, Ibstock
Leader Benedict Holland, directs from the violin in a terrific programme of popular string classics. Read More »
Sun 17th October, 2010
Stewart Lee
7:30pm @ Curve
Following his sell out season last year, the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a vegetable stew of brand new work in preparation for his 2011 TV series. Read More »
Half Term Activities
18th October to 22nd October 2010 @ Next Level Youth Café
Please see the attached leaflet for full details. Read More »
Mon 18th October, 2010
Shadowlands
18th October to 23rd October 2010 @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Written by William Nicholson Directed by Paul Beasley Read More »
Greg Davies
8pm @ Nottingham Playhouse
The hotly anticipated solo comedy show from Greg Davies. As the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in ‘The Inbetweeners’ and the most out-of-shape member of ‘We are Klang’ Greg has bee.. Read More »
Tue 19th October, 2010
Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play
19th October to 23rd October 2010 @ Curve
Adapted by Jonathan Lloyd Based on the characters created by Lauren Child Read More »
Great Works of Art Children’s Workshops
All Day @ Charnwood Museum
Create your own masterpieces to take home and frame. This workshop will explore picture-making with chalks. Read More »
LBC Lunchtime Concert
12:45pm @ Loughborough Baptist Church
Piano Solos from pianist Christina Hu. Read More »
Wed 20th October, 2010
Free Cinderella Drop-in Art Sessions
All Day @ Loughborough Town Hall
Calling all budding artists aged 3+ Read More »
Creepy Crawlies by Animals in Hand
All Day @ Charnwood Museum
Come and meet some creepy crawlies in this popular animal handling workshop. Read More »
![Films at the Phoenix This Week [Until October 24th]](images/events/2010/10/20/films_at_the_phoenix_this_week_until_october_24th/small.jpg "Films at the Phoenix This Week [Until October 24th]")
Films at the Phoenix This Week [Until October 24th]
20th October to 24th October 2010 @ Phoenix Square, Leicester
Wed 20 Oct 2.45pm: A Town Called Panic (PG) 3.30pm: Mr. Nice (18) 4.30pm: A Town Called Panic (PG) 6.05pm: Mr. Nice (18) 6.20pm: Made in Dagenham (15) 8.35pm: Mr. Nice (18).. Read More »
Film Matinee: ' Up in the Air ' (15)
2pm @ Quorn Village Hall
Staring George Clooney Directed by Jason Reitman Read More »
Thu 21st October, 2010
Halloween Masks Children’s Workshop
All Day @ Charnwood Museum
Make yourself a spooky mask! Witches and Wizards, which one will you dare to choose? Read More »
James Campbell’s Comedy and Songs 4 Kids
2pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
James Campbell’s brand new stand-up comedy show is now mixed with funny songs about life, sausages and how superheroes go to the toilet. Read More »
Food Inc - Film
7pm @ Cope Auditorium, Loughborough University
Food Inc21 October, 7.00pm 94 mins Cope Auditorium, Loughborough University Read More »
Paranormal Activity 2 (15)
8:20pm @ Reel Cinemas Loughborough
Starring Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Gabriel Liotta Directed by Tod Williams Read More »
Jazz At The Priory: New Orleans Wiggle
8:30pm @ Priory, Nanpantan
Priory debut for this trad. band from Yorkshire, lead by John Hummerstone on trumpet. (seen at Keswick Jazz Festival) Read More »
Fri 22nd October, 2010
![Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 28th]](images/events/2010/10/22/films_at_reel_loughborough_until_october_28th/small.jpg "Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 28th]")
Films At REEL Loughborough [Until October 28th]
22nd October to 28th October 2010 @ Reel Cinemas Loughborough
Africa United (12A) Daily 13:55 / 16:05 / 18:15 / 20:40 Read More »
How The Koala Learnt To Hug
2:30pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
Written by Steven Lee Presented by The People’s Theatre Company Read More »
![Chapter Two by Neil Simon [To October 23rd]](images/events/2010/10/20/chapter_two_by_neil_simon/small.jpg "Chapter Two by Neil Simon [To October 23rd]")
Chapter Two by Neil Simon [To October 23rd]
22nd October to 23rd October 2010 @ Loughborough Town Hall
Presented by The Festival Players Read More »
![Tartuffe [Until October 23rd]](images/events/2010/10/22/tartuffe/small.jpg "Tartuffe [Until October 23rd]")
Tartuffe [Until October 23rd]
22nd October to 23rd October 2010 @ Rawlins Community College
Written by Moliere Read More »
Sat 23rd October, 2010
Tall Stories Presents: Twinkle Twonkle
All Day @ Nottingham Playhouse
One night Stella and her brother Ryan wish on a star. They climb up the telescope into the sky, and see the Cow jumping over the Moon, the Great Bear, the Little Bear – and a medium-sized bear! Wh.. Read More »
Breadwinner: A Bread Fair
All Day @ Loughborough Town Hall
Exponential Growth is a commission for the Radar Arts Programme at Loughborough Unversity. Find out more about this exciting project by coming along to the Victoria Room (first floor) at Loughboroug.. Read More »
The Night Pirates
11am @ Curve
Tom’s not afraid, for he’s a brave little boy. He peeps out of the window and what should he see but pirates. Stranger still, they're girl pirates - stealing the front of his house! Read More »
Breadwinner
2:30pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
In June, Rebecca Beinart unleashed Loughborough's 'Culture' on the world in the form of wild yeast used for baking sourdough bread. This Autumn, the home-bakers who have been keeping the cultu.. Read More »
Brass Spectacular 3
7:30pm @ Melton Theatre
Featuring Melton Band and Foresters Friendly Society Musical Director Graham Sutton Melton Band and Foresters Friendly Society present an evening of classical music raising funds for local charit.. Read More »
Sun 24th October, 2010
Blooming Great British Vintage Charity Tea Party!
2:30pm @ Quorn Village Hall
A Retro inspired Tea Party with a 1940s and 1950s Great British theme. Tea in proper cups and saucers, bunting, sugar cubes, cakes, entertainment. Read More »
An Evening with Roop Kumar Rathod and Sunail Rathod
6:30pm @ De Montfort Hall
Saregama presents Roop Kumar Rathod performing his Bollywood hits, golden oldies and popular Ghazals. Read More »
Elvis Rocks
7:30pm @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Starring Michael King and Steve Halliday from BBC1's World’s Greatest Elvis and ITV's Stars in Their Eyes. Read More »
Ardal O’Hanlon
7:30pm @ Nottingham Playhouse
In his new stand-up comedy show, Ardal O’Hanlon laughs in the face of mounting adversity – recession, inclement weather, an aging body and impending doom. He fearlessly turns the spotlight on su.. Read More »
Mon 25th October, 2010
![Threads of Dreams, Threads of Reality: "There Must Be More To Life Than Having Everything" [Until November 19th]](images/events/2010/09/16/threads_of_dreams_threads_of_reality/small.jpg "Threads of Dreams, Threads of Reality: \"There Must Be More To Life Than Having Everything\" [Until November 19th]")
Threads of Dreams, Threads of Reality: "There Must Be More To Life Than Having Everything" [Until November 19th]
25th October to 19th November 2010 @ Loughborough Town Hall
A new exhibition by English photo-graphist Maddalena Phillips Read More »
![Halloween Gallery Trail [Until Oct 31st]](images/events/2010/10/16/halloween_gallery_trail_until_oct_31st/small.jpg "Halloween Gallery Trail [Until Oct 31st]")
Halloween Gallery Trail [Until Oct 31st]
25th October to 31st October 2010 @ Charnwood Museum
A free, fun way to explore Charnwood Museum’s Galleries. Follow our spooky trail to solve a mystery! Read More »
![NHS Open Art Show: Lost & Found [Until October 31st]](images/events/2010/10/02/nhs_open_art_show_lost_and_found_until_october_31st/small.jpg "NHS Open Art Show: Lost & Found [Until October 31st]")
NHS Open Art Show: Lost & Found [Until October 31st]
25th October to 31st October 2010 @ Charnwood Museum
Celebrate World Mental Health Month with this innovative exhibition which promotes the use of art to improve well-being. Read More »
Tue 26th October, 2010
![OCTOBER AT DE MONTFORT HALL [Until October 31st]](images/events/2010/10/01/october_at_de_montfort_hall/small.jpg "OCTOBER AT DE MONTFORT HALL [Until October 31st]")
OCTOBER AT DE MONTFORT HALL [Until October 31st]
26th October to 31st October 2010 @ De Montfort Hall
Tue 26th 7.30pm Christian Praise! Read More »
![Films at the Phoenix This Week [Until October 31st]](images/events/2010/10/26/films_at_the_phoenix_this_week_until_october_31st/small.jpg "Films at the Phoenix This Week [Until October 31st]")
Films at the Phoenix This Week [Until October 31st]
26th October to 31st October 2010 @ Phoenix Square, Leicester
Tue 26th 4.00pm: Carlos (15) 4.15pm: Made in Dagenham (15) 6.40pm: Budrus (PG) 7.10pm: Carlos (15) 8.15pm: Made in Dagenham (15) Read More »
Literature at Lunchtime: Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
12pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
Known to most of us as a successful film, come and hear what this novel is really about. Capote was angered by the sanitisation in the film of this rich and dark novella. Despite its 1940s New York .. Read More »
Parade
26th October to 30th October 2010 @ Loughborough Town Hall
Presented by Greasepaint Read More »
An Evening With Jimmy Greaves
7:30pm @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Jimmy Greaves was one of England’s best ever goal scorers and now he is a great entertainer with many amusing anecdotes from his life as an after dinner speaker, TV personality and truly great foo.. Read More »
![Hot Stuff [Until November 6th]](images/events/2010/10/02/hot_stuff/small.jpg "Hot Stuff [Until November 6th]")
Hot Stuff [Until November 6th]
26th October to 6th November 2010 @ Curve
The devil wears high heels in this fabulous Faustian tale! Read More »
Loughborough University Concert Season: Pavel Haas Quartet
7:30pm @ Sir Robert Martin Theatre, Loughborough University
Veronika Jaruskov Violin Eva Karova Violin Pavel Nikl Viola Peter Jarusek Cello Read More »
Pavel Haas Quartet
7:30pm
Tue 26 October, 7.30pm Martin Hall Theatre Tickets: £10 (£8 conc) Veronika Jaruskova – Violin Eva Karova – Violin Pavel Nikl – Viola Peter Jarusek – Violoncello Read More »
Hofesh Shechter: Political Mother
26th October to 27th October 2010 @ Nottingham Playhouse
Hofesh Shechter returns to Nottingham Playhouse to present his highly anticipated new work Political Mother, his first full length piece for his internationally acclaimed company since he exploded o.. Read More »
Wed 27th October, 2010
An Evening With Donald Sinden
7:30pm @ Little Theatre, Leicester
In an hysterically funny evening Donald Sinden discusses his long career: how he made the transition from Rank Film Star to top classical actor with the RSC, to farce both on TV and the West End sta.. Read More »
Thu 28th October, 2010
Lunchtime Concert: Aquilae Flute and Harp Duo
12:45pm @ Emmanuel Church Centre, Loughborough
Eleanor Turner Harp Read More »
The Golden Days of Variety: A Tribute to The Late Les Wilson
7:30pm @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Starring: Don Maclean, Bill Maynard, Ronnie Hayward, Mike Pannell, Stan Abbott, Debbie Rae, Barry Daniels and more Read More »
Jazz At The Priory: Jelly Babies Jazz Band
8:30pm @ Priory, Nanpantan
The 9 piece Happy Swedish Trad Band squeeze in a Priory gig during their second short English tour. Read More »
Fri 29th October, 2010
![Films At REEL Loughborough [Until November 4th]](images/events/2010/10/29/films_at_reel_loughborough_until_november_4th/small.jpg "Films At REEL Loughborough [Until November 4th]")
Films At REEL Loughborough [Until November 4th]
29th October to 4th November 2010 @ Reel Cinemas Loughborough
The Social Network (12A) Fri/Mon-Thu 13:10 / 17:50 / 20:30 Sat & Sun 17:50 / 20:30 Read More »
Love In The Modern Age
12:30pm @ Attenborough Tower, Leicester University
Hosted by Kala Kahani. Part of the DSC South Asian Literature Festival. Read More »
Breakin’ Convention
29th October to 30th October 2010 @ Nottingham Playhouse
An International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre Read More »
An Evening with Sarah Kennedy
7:30pm @ Little Theatre, Leicester
Sarah Kennedy is a familiar figure both on radio and television. She has been the presenter of Radio 2’s early morning pre-breakfast-show slot since 1992. Her idiosyncratic style of presentation h.. Read More »
The Story Traders of Sichuan
7:30pm @ Hoton, Cotes and Prestwold Village Hall
Tonight we bid farewell to the Dragon Rain Tea House, home to The Story Traders of Sichuan. But the packing away of the props and the costumes must be halted as there are guests arriving. Guests who.. Read More »
Sat 30th October, 2010
Fair Trade Fair
10am @ Loughborough Town Hall
Charnwood’s biggest Fair Trade Fair returns to Loughborough Town Hall with a wide range of stalls selling Fair Trade crafts, gifts, fashions, foods, jewellery and other accessories. Read More »
![Artzone: Puppet Making [Part One]](images/events/2010/10/30/artzone_puppet_making_part_one/small.jpg "Artzone: Puppet Making [Part One]")
Artzone: Puppet Making [Part One]
10:30am @ Charnwood Museum
Join Artzone for the first of a two part workshop to design and make your own puppet. Read More »
Pre-Christmas Arts and Craft Fair
10:30am @ Humphrey Perkins Community Centre, Barrow on Soar
The perfect opportunity to purchase your craft materials and gifts ready for Christmas! Read More »
Babbling Vagabonds: The Lonely Giant
1pm @ Curve
High on a hillside so far from the madding crowd, Morag the savvy shepherdess writes, while her naughty sheep eat. A perfectly peaceful day until the ground starts to grumble and quake. Morag .. Read More »
C’mon Everybody Show
7:30pm @ Little Theatre, Leicester
No.1 Rock ‘n’ Roll Show by Rock Magazine Read More »
Leicester Philharmonia Choir 125th Anniversary Concert
7:30pm @ De Montfort Hall
With Leicester Philharmonic Choir Angmering Chorale Billingshurst Choral Society Read More »
![Pond Sitting For Beryl [Until October 31st]](images/events/2010/10/30/pond_sitting_for_beryl/small.jpg "Pond Sitting For Beryl [Until October 31st]")
Pond Sitting For Beryl [Until October 31st]
30th October to 31st October 2010 @ Concordia Theatre, Hinckley
A play with music by Steve Cartwright. Read More »
Sun 31st October, 2010
Jarred Christmas
8pm @ Loughborough Town Hall
One of New Zealand’s funniest exports is BACK. Read More »