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Performing Arts Studio

SheWolves Productions present…Phoenix Theatre Group

Tuesday 12 November - Tuesday 15 July 2025*

SheWolves Productions present...Phoenix Theatre group – a theatre company for female, trans and non-binary teens.

Children & Families
Workshop
A man, woman and teenage girl sit and talk in a small bright red dome in the luminarium. They are surrounded by towers and walls that glow bright green.

May Half-Term

Sat 24 May – Sun 1 Jun 2025

Fill your May half-term with interactive experiences, creative workshops, theatre and free exhibitions

Exhibition
A metal spherical cage sits in a metal frame, two brass bells rotate inside.

Djanogly Gallery

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.

Exhibition
Illustration of a countryside scene, with cows drinking from a river and buildings in the background.

Weston Gallery

Country Lives

Thu 10 Apr – Sun 21 Sep 2025

From idyllic scenes to the realities of rural life, this exhibition explores work, leisure, health and access to the countryside.

Talk
Exhibition
Professor Andrew Pontzen, wearing a grey roll neck jumper, glasses and short dark hair stands in front of a geometric print wall.
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Arts Lecture Theatre

The First Second of the Universe

Wed 16 Apr 2025

Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen, and philosopher, Associate Professor Lina Jansson, lead this fascinating talk.

Talk
Exhibition
A lego set-up with light beams deflecting off different lego structures.

Angear Visitor Centre

Demonstration: Quantum Lego

26 February, 8 & 12 March, 10, 17, 24 & 26 April

A fun demonstration exploring the world of quantum mechanics, in conjunction with our Cosmic Titans exhibition.

A white plate with crackled design, holds new potatoes, a pastry case, rocket and dressing.
Promo Block Device

Enjoy a pre-show meal

Treat yourself to a freshly prepared two-course hot meal before evening shows in the Pavilion Café

Order your food in advance of your visit and receive a complimentary glass of house wine or a soft drink to enjoy with your meal, or during the interval.

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Exhibition
A photo of four Iron Age artefacts that are chariot fittings

University of Nottingham Museum

Life at an Iron Age Hillfort

Fri 17 Jan – Sun 13 Jul 2025

Iron Age hillforts are few and far between in the East Midlands, and not very well understood.

Workshop
A pile of various aged maps
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Performing Arts Studio

Personal Maps

Sat 26 Apr 2025

A creative workshop, thinking about your life as a visual journey.

Children & Families
Workshop
A paint palette loaded with various colours of paint, held by someone wearing a white apron.
Multibuy

Visual Arts Studio

Gallery Art Group

Saturdays 26 April – 24 May & 7 June – 5 July

Perfect for creative kids, this weekly art group meets in a relaxed, social setting. For ages 11-18.

Children & Families
Workshop
Child and parent working on a craft project

Family Workshops

Sun 4 May – Sat 30 Aug 2025

This summer we're bringing you a range of family-friendly workshops... from free drop-in sessions to week-long Summer Schools, take a look below:

Children & Families
Music
A man with crazy blond hair, dressed in dark clothes sits with his feet on a piano.
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Djanogly Theatre

Do Not Play This Piano

Sun 27 Apr 2025

Enjoy this piano adventure with a wild ride of classical music. For ages 6+.

Workshop
A hand holds up a paintbrush
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Visual Arts Studio

Brush Painting Workshop

Wed 30 Apr – Wed 21 May 2025

Join this group workshop to learn the ancient art of Chinese Brush Painting.

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