Comedy

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Djanogly Theatre

The Comedy Network

Fri 4 Apr 2025

Come and have a laugh with Morgan Rees, Bella Hull, and Katie Norris.

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Exhibition

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Djanogly Gallery

Angear Visitor Centre

Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe

Sat 25 Jan – Sun 27 Apr 2025

This free exhibition unites art and science in a captivating exploration of the quantum universe, celebrating the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology.

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Booking Tickets

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Family Facilities

A light bright shop space with square shelves and colourful displays.

Colourful rowing boats sat at the side of the lake, with the Trent building in the background.

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Schools & educators

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University Students

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Families & Children

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Celebrations & Events

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Meetings & Conferences

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Artistic & rehearsal hire

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Catering For Your Event

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Jobs & Volunteering

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A woman walking through luminarium which is glowing with reds and purples.

Grass interspersed with daisies, a winding path and a small tree just coming into lead dominate the foreground. Children playing in Highfields Park, an ice cream van and Lakeside Arts' DH Lawrence Pavilion are in the background. A bright blue sky with white fluffy clouds is overhead.

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Theatre & Dance

Vamos Theatre, in a co-commission with London International Mime Festival and a co-production with New Wolsey Theatre

Boy on the Roof

Sat 15 Feb 2025

Djanogly Theatre

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Past event

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A story of an unlikely friendship, acceptance, understanding and love.

Presented by award-winning full-mask maestros, this is the story of a cross-generational friendship between teenager Liam, who has ADHD, and his 91-year-old neighbour, Albert. Performed without words, it has been created through community conversations across the UK, gathering people’s experiences of ADHD, loneliness, ageing, hearing loss, connection and community.

Photo © Graeme Braidwood Photography

*Followed by Q&A.

Download the Boy on the Roof Visual Story Guide

Boy on the Roof Visual Story Guide

PDF, 4.7mb

Watch the trailer...

Past production photos

A photo of a boy and an old man wearing masks on a stage playing chess

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A photo of a masked old man turning the TV on with his dinner in front of him on stage.

Poignant exploration of loneliness, connection and friendship

Oliver Jones, The Stage

Touching, funny, poignant, clever, insightful and technically flawless - this is a must-see show for anyone who enjoys theatre at its best.

Suzanne Hawkes , British Theatre Guide

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