Win a family ticket to Christmas at Belton 2024
Belton House’s hugely popular Christmas light trail returns for 2024 and the trail will feature several dazzling new installations.
This year’s event from 22nd November to 1st January promises to sparkle brighter than ever, with a host of new and breathtaking light artworks ready to enchant visitors of all ages.
Among the highlights is Triangulate by ArtAV, an immersive 31-metre-long display made up of 16 multi-coloured bays. This captivating installation is designed to envelop visitors in a spectacular wash of light and colour, creating an unforgettable sensory experience.
Also debuting is Feast of Light by Squidsoup, an immersive walkthrough made of thousands of suspended points of light that evoke movement and presence.
Squidsoup, known for its stunning interactive displays at venues like Burning Man and the Sydney Opera House, brings its signature blend of technology and art to create a magical and otherworldly atmosphere.
Visitors can also look forward to Supernova by Studio Vertigo, a three-metre-tall polished sculpture inspired by the mythical Star of the East.
These new additions join the beloved features of Belton’s illuminated trail, including the meadow of light, neon string flowers, floating candles, and batons of rainbow-coloured light.
As visitors stroll through this winter wonderland, they’ll be immersed in a million twinkling lights and seasonal sounds, making memories to last a lifetime.
The closing date for this month’s Christmas at Belton Competition is Friday 20th December 2024.
Win four tickets to Jack and the Beanstalk at Nottingham Playhouse
This Christmas a pantomime of Jack and the Beanstalk will be performed at Nottingham Playhouse from Friday 29 November 2024 to Saturday 18 January 2025.
Expect top tunes, dazzling costumes, and plenty of audience participation in this super-sized extravaganza that will leave everyone feeling sky-high.
Joining everyone’s favourite John Elkington, as Dame Daisy Trott, will be Tom Hopcroft who was one of the Ugly Sisters in Cinderella last year. He will be playing his first baddie this year as Fleshcreep. Also returning are the award-winning Jewelle Hutchinson who played the title role in Cinderella last year, as bright and bubbly Jill, and Alice Redmond whose role is the cream of the crop – Pat the Cow.
Joining them are Finton Flynn, who is playing Jack, Bradley Judge as Silly Billy and Caroline Parker as the Fairy Godmother.
14 local youngsters will appear as the Youth Chorus, playing many farmyard characters, from scarecrows to chickens, and even assisting Fleshcreep with his mischievous plans!
Adam Penford, Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse and writer and director of Jack and the Beanstalk, said: “Nottingham Playhouse has been proudly making a pantomime every year for over three decades. Created by our talented team of craftspeople in Nottingham, for the people of Nottingham. It’s a joy to welcome back so many local professional actors, alongside the talented Young Chorus, drawn from communities across the region.”
For more information and to find out about buying tickets, please visit: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk.
The closing date for this month’s Nottingham Playhouse Competition is Friday 20th December 2024.
Win a pair of tickets to ‘Curtains’ performed by WBOS
West Bridgford Operatic Society (WBOS) presents ‘Curtains’, a brassy and bloody whodunnit from award winning songwriter duo Kander and Ebb (writers of Cabaret, Chicago and Fosse) at the Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham – 18th – 22nd February 2025 at 7.30pm with a matinee on 22nd February at 2pm.
The show delivers sublime musical numbers and orchestration, fantastic dance numbers, and joyful comedy! Set in a theatre in Boston USA, the musical centres around Police Lieutenant Frank Cioffi, a musical theatre fan who is tasked with solving murders within the cast of a fictional 1950s show ‘Robbin Hood’.
The audience is invited to unravel clues with him whilst simultaneously enjoying being entertained. The music offers songs which parody the golden age of musicals, interspersed with and sometimes merging with an inventive and often jazzy score that helps to tell the actual story.
Directed by Linda Croston, choreographed by Justine Lee and musically directed by Adam Wright, it’s an amazingly enjoyable musical romp and a love letter crammed with in-jokes to all those who have ever worked in theatre.
Suitable for ages 12+.
Tickets: £19 standard, £17 concession (65+), £13 under 16s & students (£10 on 18th February only) Booking fees apply.
Visit our website for booking details https://www.westbridgfordoperaticsociety.co.uk/
Large group booking of 10 or more, contact 07968 711534.
Presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide.
The closing date for this month’s the West Bridgford Operatic Society Competition is Friday 20th December 2024. Good luck!