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Get ready for A Horrible Christmas at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall (Photo credit: Ian Tilton)

Enjoy a Horrible Christmas with this hit family show

Jack Skellington discovers Christmas in Tim Burton's The Nightmare before Christmas. Photo: Getty Images

Deck the halls with Christmas classics at Hucknall's Arc Cinema

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Andre Rieu is beaming into Hucknall's Arc Cinema this weekend with his White Christmas show. Photo: Submitted

Andre Rieu's Christmas show is beaming into the Arc Cinema this weekend

See Tom Allen in his latest stand-up show at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall.

Stand-up fans can enjoy laughs galore with top comics at Notts venues

Ballet fans can see performances of Swan Lake and The Sleeping Beauty in January.

Ballet fans can enjoy fantastic double at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall

Guest columnist Coun John Cottee is cabinet member for communities at Nottinghamshire County Council.

Column: It’s time to get your electric blanket checked at our safety events

You can see Orbital in action at Nottingham Rock City in 2024.

Orbital live date not to be missed at Nottingham Rock City in 2024

TV and singing star Jane McDonald will be performing at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall next year.

Tickets go on sale to see singing star Jane McDonald in Nottingham

See the legendary Showaddywaddy at the 2024 Rock and Bike Festival in Long Eaton.

Rock and Bike Festival tickets now on sale for 2024 edition

Bellowhead will play live dates in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Folk legends Bellowhead are back on the road in 2024
Bellowhead

Tenebrae are pictured in action (Photo credit: Sim Canetty-Clarke)

​Enjoy a classical Christmas with these talented performers

Check out Hansel and Gretel this Christmas at Nottingham Playhouse.

Family fun at Nottingham Playhouse this Christmas with Hansel And Gretel

Celebrate Christmas with Nottingham Symphony Orchestra on December 10.

Enjoy some festive fun with Nottingham Symphony Orchestra at Albert Hall

Don't miss this Christie classic at Nottingham's Theatre Royal in January.

Christie classic will have you on edge of your seat at Nottingham Theatre Royal

Don't miss the hit chiller The Woman In Black when it comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Mark Douet)

Don't miss the chilling tale The Woman In Black when it returns to the area

Shane Richie heads the star-studded cast of Dick Whittington at Nottingham's Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Tom Platinum Morley)

Enjoy panto fun across area this Christmas with these top productions

Comedian Leigh Francis performs at venues in Nottingham and Sheffield next year.

Laughs galore with TV comic Leigh Francis at Nottingham and Sheffield venues

See popular composer Sir Karl Jenkins in concert action in Nottingham next year.

Popular classics galore when Sir Karl Jenkins tours the UK in 2024

Ex-Lioness Jill Scott is joining forces with Tetley.

You could win a year’s supply of Tetley tea in our latest fantastic competition

See A Christmas Carol at Southwell Minster in early December.

See A Christmas Carol in splendid surroundings of Southwell Minster

Boy George is to lead the cast of Peter Pan at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena as Captain Hook on January 2.

Magical entertainment for all ages is on the way at Nottingham Motorpoint Arena

Don't miss the adult show YeeHaw at Nottingham's Squire Performing Arts Centre.

Far Out Theatre invite you to saddle up for adult fairytale YeeHaw

Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich are among the top names on the latest The Sensational 60s Experience touring show.

Hits galore as Sensational 60s Experience returns with a new show

Disney On Ice Dream Big timeless classic characters Goofy, Minnie and Donald

Disney on Ice's latest foray into fantastic family-friendly fantasy

Comedian Chris McCausland has announced dates in Sheffield and Nottingham on an extensive 2024 tour.

Star turn Chris McCausland to bring laughs galore to Nottingham and Sheffield

Mother Mother (Photo credit: Mackenzie Walker)

Rising stars Mother Mother to play Sheffield's 02 Academy on latest tour

Splendour Festival 2023

Splendour named along with giants of UK festival scene For National Award
Splendour is in the running for the title of the UK’s best Major Festival along with giants of the festival scene as the LIVE awards reveal the contenders.

Beat the Streets

Beat the Streets announces 2024 festival raising funds to help homeless

Make sure you book your tickets to see The Woman In Black at Nottingham Theatre Royal (Photo credit: Mark Douet)

​Thrills and chills galore for theatregoers across county at city centre venue

Enjoy an afternoon of festive music with Nottingham Symphony Orchestra.

Festive fun for all the family in Nottingham Symphony Orchestra concert

You can see comedian Guz Khan in action at Nottingham Playhouse early next year.

Hot property Guz Khan to bring second leg of stand-up tour to area in January

Prince - Diamonds And Pearls Reissue

Remastered classic album reissue fit for Prince fans

Music legend Sting at Lytham Festival.

Sherwood Pines live concert line-up is a 'breath' of fresh air

See Miles Jupp in his new live show On I Bang.

Laughs galore when comic Miles Jupp hits the road with his new tour

See Drop The Dead Donkey when the hit TV show is revived for the stage next year.

TV classic Drop The Dead Donkey to hit the stage in Nottingham next year

Well, I am sure most of you will recognise Dani from her iconic CBBC role as Tracy Beaker. Dani reprised her role for the BBC in My Mum Tracy Beaker in 2020, as fans were introduced to Tracy's daughter Jess. Dani is an award-winning actress who also runs her own performing arts academy. The actress came fourth on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing in 2012.

First look at full cast for this year's Mansfield Palace Theatre pantomime

Autumn fun in Nottinghamshire

Autumn fun in Nottinghamshire - A round-up of what's going on

As Halloween creeps closer, join us on this terrifying tour of 12 of the most haunted places in Mansfield and the rest of Nottinghamshire.

Spooky! Terrifying tour of 12 haunted places in Mansfield and Nottinghamshire

Check out forthcoming Sheffield and Nottingham gigs by Bombay Bicycle Club. (Photo by Tom Oxley)

Nottingham and Sheffield dates announced for new Bombay Bicycle Club tour

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Physical theatre company comes to Nottingham Playhouse

See Paloma Faith performing at Nottingham and Sheffield venues in 2024

Paloma Faith to play Nottingham and Sheffield venues next year on latest tour

Top comedian Jason Manford has announced arena tour dates at Nottingham and Sheffield venues.

Arena dates in the area next year for top comic Jason Manford

Alasdair Beckett-King is to perform his latest show Nevermore in the area next year (Photo credit: Edward Moore)

Laughs galore when Alasdair Beckett-King hits the road with new tour in 2024

Within Temptation are heading for Motorpoint Arena Nottingham in 2024.

Rock aces Within Temptation announce Motorpoint Arena Nottingham tour date
Within Temptation

Don't miss the chance to see Outlawed at Nottingham's Nonsuch Studios later this year.

Cabaret spectacular Outlawed is not to be missed at Nonsuch Studios

Skinner Brothers.

The Gathering Sounds: All you need to know for one day Teesside festival

There will be plenty for theatre fans to enjoy in the 2024 spring summer season at Nottingham Playhouse.

Nottingham Playhouse reveals exciting season of theatrical treats

Andy McCluskey and Paul Humphreys - aka OMD - are back on the road next year with performances at Nottingham and Sheffield. (Photo by Ed Miles)

OMD back on the road for Sheffield and Nottingham gigs on new tour

Take That are on tour again next year.

Take That announce 2024 tour with dates at Nottingham and Sheffield venues

Pupils from Holgate Junior School in Hucknall get ready for their production of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory.

Retro: Enjoy more of these marvellous memories in our latest archive photos

Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire.

UK's biggest heritage festival lands in Nottinghamshire

Don't miss a gig early next year by Example at Nottingham Rock City.

Nottingham Rock City gig for star performer Example early next year

Ray Bradshaw (Photo by Aemen Sukkar/Jiksaw)

Award winner Ray Bradshaw to spread the laughter in his new show next year

Amber Davies, Oliver Savile and Ore Oduba are to star in Pretty Woman: The Musical when it comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal next year. (Photo by Dan Kennedy)

Get your tickets nice and early to see Pretty Woman The Musical's Notts visit