This section has been established to keep members interested in ‘The Arts’ informed of events happening in our area that may be of interest to them. This has originated in response to Ashfield Council’s attempt to create more cultural activity for residents in our locality. Most notifications will be self booking although there may occasionally be organised visits.
Items will be included that are brought to our attention including, music, painting, drama and films plus visits to places of cultural interest. Events will be notified in the Newsletter as well as on the Hucknall U3A website (www.hucknallu3a.org.uk ).
We have been notified by The Bonington Theatre of the following items:-
The Baroque Theatre Company Presents, as part of their National Tour, ‘House of Ghosts’ a play inspired by Inspector Morse novels. Date Friday 24th April at 7.30 p.m. Concessionary price £10.00 Box Office details 0115 9560733, www.gedling.gov.uk/leisure/boningtontheatre
The Prospect Players will be producing their amdram version of ‘The Lady Killers’ 7.30 on Friday 17th April Tickets £8 from the Bonington Box Office on 0115 9560733 or 0115 9013640 This production of this famous play also on Wed 15th, Thur 16th and Saturday 18th April.
The Film ‘The Theory of Everything’, starring Eddie Redmayne who won Best Actor Oscar for his performance in this role; to be shown at the Bonington on Wednesday 22nd April. 7.30 p.m. The price is only £2.50 members. £3.50 for others. (life membership only £1)
The Film ‘Selma’ starring David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson and Oprah Winfrey about the life of Dr Martin Luther King made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act in U.S.A. To be shown at The Bonington on Friday 8th May 7.30 start (same details as above)
At The Broadway Live from London The National Theatre present a live transmission of the Film Premiere of ‘London Road’, along with a Q & A session with cast and crew on Tuesday June 9th. Book your tickets early so as not to be disappointed. Don’t forget Seniors concessionary films every Thursday at 10.30 and 13.00 at The Broadway. Info on their website or from Alan Snape.
Any questions on this and other items please contact Alan Snape on 07940146542 or alan.hucknallu3a@hotmail.com
The Byron Festival will probably contain some cultural attraction for many of our members. Running from July 3rd to July 12th inclusive, the festival will include a great variety of activities such as Craft Fair, Window Dressing comps, Golf and Bowls Tournament, Ghostly tales in quiet places, several Heritage Walks, afternoon tea, Church Service with Brass Band, and the Heritage Bus. A detailed programme will be displayed nearer the date on our events noticeboard at the May and June Meetings.
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