Arts and Entertainment

Finton Flynn is to star as Jack in Jack And The Beanstalk at Nottingham Playhouse.

Fun and games for family audiences with Playhouse's Jack And The Beanstalk

Over £700,000 to win across Buzz Bingo clubs this Sunday.

Over £700,000 to win across Buzz Bingo clubs this Sunday

Sum 41 are heading to Yorkshire on their final tour. (Photo: Travis Shinn).

Pop punk icons Sum 41 gear up for Yorkshire date as part of last tour

Dennis Kelly's Girls And Boys is not to be missed at Nottingham Playhouse next year.

Nottingham Playhouse unveils theatre treats for its spring season

Don't miss the forthcoming gigs in the area by 86TVs. (Photo credit: Louise Mason)

Get ready for tour dates in our area for hot properties 86TVs

Check out There Was An Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Time will fly by in this family-friendly treat at Mansfield Palace Theatre

Don't miss the AC/DC tribute band Live/Wire in a performance at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Top tribute time when Live/Wire rocks out at Mansfield Palace Theatre

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in Joker Folie A Deux at Hucknall's Arc Cinema. Photo: Other

Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga star in new Joker movie at the Arc Cinema

Seckou Keita

Spectacular music in store with Seckou Keita at Nottingham and Sheffield venues

Check out Yvette Fielding and the gang in Most Haunted - The Stage Show.

Ghostly goings-on galore as TV favourite Most Haunted hits the stage

The first trailer for Better Man, the biopic about Robbie Williams, has been released - with the former Take That singer taking on the role of himself... as a monkey.

Robbie Williams set to portray CGI monkey in his biopic, Better Man

Robbie Williams Better Man trailer drops, and we have some questions… 🐵

Benjamin Jackson

It's almost that time of the year for Spotify Wrapped to appear on your device; but could Charli XCX, Post Malone, Sabrina Carpenter or Taylor Swift appear in yours? Researchers claim at least three of these artists will.

The top 10 artists predicted to appear on your Spotify Wrapped

From Kurt Cobain holograms to the surviving members of Fleetwood Mac touring one more time; what is Spotify and Google Trends data showing are the 10 reunion shows people want to see in 2025?

10 musical groups people want to see reunite in 2025.

Green Day have released their latest collaboration with Grind this morning, as speculation continues if they'll be performing at Glastonbury 2025.

Grind X Green Day: What is the punk band’s latest collaboration?

Sharleen Spiteri of Texas.

Simple Minds and Texas to headline ‘TKMaxx Live at the Piece Hall 2025’

Bryan Adams announces huge ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour. Photo credit © Steven Stanley 2024

Bryan Adams announces huge ‘Roll With The Punches’ May 2025 UK arena tour

Guest columnist Steve N Allen is a writer and comedian.

Column: ​If you claim the high ground then remember to turn down the freebies

Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra is to give a concert performance of Tosca on October 13.

NPO goes to the opera for latest concert at Notts venue

Diane Haslam and Mansfield Choral Society are pictured.

Come to the music as Mansfield Choral Society performs latest concert

Reverend and The Makers will be joined on stage by Groove Armada.

Don Valley Bowl to host the 2025 Rock N Roll Circus festival

The Music Of The Spheres World Tour has sold over 10 million tickets making it the biggest tour by a group of all-time.

The Ticketmaster alternatives to securing Coldplay tickets

See Aled Jones in Full Circle at Mansfield Palace Theatre.

Keep up with Jones when star Aled comes to Mansfield Palace Theatre

And Still I Rise is to be presented by 2Funky Arts at Nottingham Arts Theatre. (Photo credit: Rav Photography)

Acclaimed showcase And Still I Rise is a must-see on Notts visit

Could Oasis be this year's Christmas number 1 over Wham! Maybe, but not definitely according to OLBG.

Are Oasis set to be the Christmas number 1 this year?

Coldplay have announced huge shows in the UK for their Music Of The Spheres tour.

Ticketmaster queue warning over Coldplay tickets

Josh Widdicombe has announced the details of his latest live show, Not My Cup Of Tea.

Join Josh as leading comedian Widdicombe announces Notts tour date

Terrorvision are back with a new album and tour.

Yorkshire rockers Terrorvision return with new album and UK tour

See Motionhouse at Mansfield Palace Theatre in October. (Photo by Dan Tucker)

Spectacular show from Motionhouse is not to be missed at Palace Theatre

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Steve Eyley

Pride And Prejudice * (* Sort Of) will provide some riotous entertainment at Nottingham Theatre Royal in late October.

Laughter and music galore with this irreverent take on Jane Austen classic

Don't miss The Very Hungry Caterpillar when it comes to Mansfield Palace Theatre soon. (Photo by Russ Rowland).

Family fun when The Very Hungry Caterpillar tucks in at Mansfield Palace Theatre

Is Elvis, Stevie Wonder or The Beatles the most sampled, covered or interpolated musicians of all time? New research gives a run down of the top ten most sampled musicians in history.

Research uncovers who is the most sampled musical artist of all time

What's some of the festivals taking place across Europe in 2025 if some of the UK festivals aren't adventerous enough for you anymore?

Explainer 9 European alternatives to UK music festivals for your 2025 calendar

Fat Dog.

Fat Dog, The Royston Club & SNAYX at Stockton’s Gathering Sounds Festival

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds spoke to Benjamin Jackson as he continues rehearsals before Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds begins it's nationwide tour in 2025.

Enter Shikari star on his hopes ahead of War of the Worlds tour

Shed Seven live.

Rick Witter interview: We should all keep chasing rainbows

The Last Dinner Party delivered a blistering and powerful set of etheral art rock to a worshipping crowd.

Review: The Last Dinner Party deliver timeless show of etheral art-rock

The unlikely heroes in a world without the Avengers; the latest trailer for "Thunderbolts*" has dropped but presented more questions than answers.

Explainer Everything you need to know about Marvel's new film Thunderbolts*

Dr Jacob Downs (inset) reveals some of the music theory, or "science," behind what has led to Oasis' music being so enduring since the heyday of "Cool Britannia."

Is there a formula to writing Britpop anthems much like Oasis have?

How much is the Maitland/Deetz house worth in the current housing market - despite the unwanted squatter pictured here?

How much would the “Beetlejuice” house cost to buy in 2024?

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

Backbeat - the word is on the street that there is a particular music theory behind why "Wonderwall" is such a popular track amongst buskers and karaoke singers UK wide.

Why is Oasis’ “Wonderwall” a key song in a busker’s repertoire?

Don't miss this touring production of Birdsong when it comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal.

TV star Max Bowden heads cast of Birdsong anniversary production

Horror movie fans are celebrating Friday the 13th by embarking on a marathon viewing session of the "classic" horror movie franchise that made Jason Voorhees an iconic film villain.

Where to watch the Friday the 13th films to celebrate the spooky day

The picture postcard scene so typical of many rural villages across Nottinghamshire. Check out our guide to 15 of the most picturesque and interesting.

15 charming villages near you -- guide to the pick of the picturesque in Notts

Don't miss the chance to see Rotten at venues in Nottingham and Sheffield. (Photo credit: Kieran Vyas Photography)

Rotten returns to deliver theatrical thrills at Nottingham and Sheffield venues

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Steve Eyley

Chart topper Gabrielle has added a show at Nottingham Royal Concert Hall to her 2025 tour.

Gabrielle adds Nottingham Royal Concert Hall date to her 2025 UK tour

Kenton Cool will be at The Squire to present his live show K2: The Savage Mountain.

Enjoy an entertaining season of shows this autumn at The Squire

Top L: Lord Huron, Bottom L: Noah Kahan with YouTube logo. Photos: Getty Images

I left YouTube on autoplay for an hour and this was the result

Check out comedian Alun Cochrane when he visits Il Rosso soon to perform a gig in Mansfield.

Laughs galore as Funhouse Comedy Club returns to Il Rosso in Mansfield

Don't miss Animal Farm when it is staged at Nottingham Playhouse next year.

Striking production of Orwell's Animal Farm is coming to Playhouse in 2025

Mansfield and District Male Voice Choir.

Celebratory Minster concert coming up soon for Mansfield Male Voice Choir

Mirabile will be among the performers at Southwell Minster.

Feast of music in lunchtime concerts at Southwell Minster

Super early bird tickets go on sale following triumphant 10th anniversary edition of Hardwick Festival. Image credit: Sarah Caldecott

Super early bird tickets go on sale for Hardwick Festival

Green Day were forced to leave the stage during their most recent performance on the “Saviors” tour due to a safety issue.

Green Day abandon set midway through song due to safety issues

The Vaccines at this year's event.

Lindisfarne Festival teases epic 10th anniversary in 2025