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Working in partnership, the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, City Arts Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, have announced dates for the Nottingham Puppet Festival which will take place this summer. From Thursday 24 to Sunday 27 June 2021, locations around the city centre will come alive with a vibrant and fun programme of puppetry. From spellbinding adventures and storytelling, to curious creatures and creations, there’ll be shows, screenings, workshops and walkabouts to entertain the entire family.

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Nottingham Poetry Festival is back in November 2021 with new Creative Director Anne Holloway. Experience the very best in local poetry talent through a variety of online and live events.

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Explore the theme of DNA through a series of free, online public events in March and April, part of the year-long Formations programme from Bonington Gallery and the Postcolonial Studies Centre at Nottingham Trent University (NTU). Join a variety of conversations, readings and workshops in response to Black History Month, the Black Lives Matter movement and the Decolonisation agenda.

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On Friday 16 April Nottingham Playhouse will release an exciting new programme of live and digital events for their spring season, bringing local stories and East Midlands talent into the spotlight. From stage to screen, there is a variety of productions for you to enjoy in the theatre or at home.

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Our city centre venue is launching an exciting series of livestreamed events – Metronome Sessions – bringing audiences music performances, Q&As and masterclasses with industry professionals.

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Explore WRAP's (Writing, Reading and Pleasure) first-ever anthology, written and produced by NTU students. Celebrating UNESCO World Poetry Day, the poems explore themes of love and loss, family and faith, time and hope.

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Win £25 in book tokens and the chance to appear in an online anthology by taking part in WRAP’s travel-themed story contest.

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If you’re an NTU student and fancy mastering the art of vocal percussion, don’t miss NTU Music’s free online workshop with professional beatboxer Lee Gibling.

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West End star Carly Miles returns with another fabulous and free online musical theatre dance workshop – this time based on the stage show Dirty Dancing. Open to all NTU students, with absolutely no experience necessary, get ready to bop like Baby and jive like Johnny!

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If you’ve got a creative streak and fancy showcasing your work, winning cash prizes and kick-starting your career, make sure you submit your application for this year’s Young Creative Awards.

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