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Take a look at Retina’s latest
DEDA in Derby plays host to a visit on Saturday, February 25, by Retina Dance Company.
Lovely night out with Jimeoin
Buxton Opera House has bowed to popular demand and booked comedian of the moment Jimeoin for one night only (of comedy ingenuity) with his show Lovely! on Tuesday, February 28, at 7.30pm.
River trip takes a deadly turn
THE latest offering from the popular Agatha Christie Theatre Company can be seen at Derby Theatre from Monday, February 27 to Saturday, March 3.
Let the rock and roll begin
Rock ‘n’ Roll Paradise is the rock ‘n’ roll show where the music plays the leading role and it can be seen at Derby’s Assemnbly Rooms on Saturday, February 25.
Colourful and lively revue
THE award-winning Good Companions Stage Society will be performing their latest show – The Songwriters’ Album – at Derby’s Guildhall Theatre from February 28-March 3.
What's On
Fun and games with Bonzo trio
BONZO Dog Doo Dah Band fans will be delighted to learn that three members of the cult 60s group will be appearing in the Darwin Suite at Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Friday, February 24, from 8pm.
Hopes are high for film festival
The third annual Hope Valley Adventure Film Festival (HVAFF) is set to take place on Saturday, February 25, at Hope Valley College.
Musical hit is a right royal treat
A NATIONAL tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s smash-hit musical The King And I comes to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from February 28 to March 3.
Star pianist Lara to give recital
THE Sunday Morning Piano Series at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall continues on Sunday, February 26, with a performance by Lara Melda.
Laughter is the best medicine
IF you believe laughter is the best medicine, then a forthcoming production of Doctor In The House at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal could be right up your street.
Cinema
Hopes are high for film festival
The third annual Hope Valley Adventure Film Festival (HVAFF) is set to take place on Saturday, February 25, at Hope Valley College.
Films have got the Wright stuff
DERBY arts centre Quad will be screening a short season of films as part of the city’s Wright Of Derby Festival, which celebrates the Derby-born artist Joseph Wright.
Top films on a summer night
Derby-BASED arts centre Quad has announced details of a tour of outdoor film screenings across the region for its Summer Nights Film Festival.
Quad treasure trove for fans of Dickens
DERBY-based arts centre will be joining the national celebrations of the Dickens bicentenary in February with an archive film screening and a new collection of Dickens films in the BFI Mediatheque.
Theatre
Musical hit is a right royal treat
A NATIONAL tour of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s smash-hit musical The King And I comes to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from February 28 to March 3.
Laughter is the best medicine
IF you believe laughter is the best medicine, then a forthcoming production of Doctor In The House at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal could be right up your street.
Quality cast in a spellbinding play
IT’S barely a year since The King’s Speech hoovered up the Oscars and now David Seidler’s original play which inspired the film is enjoying its world premiere during a national tour which reached Nottingham’s Theatre Royal this week. It can only be described as an unqualified success.
Last call for Forever Young
All good things must come to an end…. and the acclaimed rock ‘n’ roll musical comedy Forever Young is set to light up the stage for the third and final time at Nottingham Playhouse, starting later this month.
Ghosts down on the farm
DERBYSHIRE theatre company Attic Rats is set to perform Ghosts of the Farm at Bluebells Farm this week.
Music
Fun and games with Bonzo trio
BONZO Dog Doo Dah Band fans will be delighted to learn that three members of the cult 60s group will be appearing in the Darwin Suite at Derby’s Assembly Rooms on Friday, February 24, from 8pm.
You’d B mad to miss this one
THERE’S a rare opportunity to see three legends of British jazz on the same bill when The Three Bs perform at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday, February 28, from 7.30pm.
Star pianist Lara to give recital
THE Sunday Morning Piano Series at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall continues on Sunday, February 26, with a performance by Lara Melda.
Viva at the Concert Hall
SINFONIA Viva make their latest appearance at Nottingham’s Royal Concert Hall on Wednesday, March 28, from 7.30pm.
Battle of Bands final at Vic Inn
THE Sound-Hub Battle Of The Bands final is to take place at The Victoria Inn in Derby on Friday, February 24.
Showbiz
Theroux: Aniston loves my dancing
Jennifer Aniston loves to watch new beau Justin Theroux breakdance.
Tropic spin-off still in the works
Tom Cruise is still on course to play his Tropic Thunder character in a spin-off movie, the film's writer has confirmed.
Rihanna duet could 'disappoint'
Rihanna has been warned that her collaboration with her violent ex Chris Brown could damage her reputation.
Tussauds' Clooney gets Oscar update
Oscar hopeful George Clooney will want to look his best for Sunday's awards ceremony and Madame Tussauds is making sure his wax figure is also looking good.
Actress Bonham Carter receives CBE
Helena Bonham Carter has been made a CBE by the Queen to recognise her glittering acting career.
Property
Market still makes millionaires
Despite the slow-moving and mortgage-starved housing market of 2011, the year still produced more property millionaires.
Location is critical for investors
With interest rates at rock-bottom levels possibly until 2016, small investors could be tempted to put their savings into bricks and mortar.
Make money letting your spare rooms
A growing number of British homeowners are renting out spare bedrooms on a nightly basis to help cover mortgage repayments and other running costs, data from global homestay website Crashpadder.com shows.
Phil’s tips for leaving home
Builder Taylor Wimpey has joined forces with property guru and TV favourite Phil Spencer to produce the ultimate guide for those buying their first home.
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Weather for Belper
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
