Events

Critical Care (Create Theatre NG18 5BH)

Written by Stacey Moon-Tracy Directed by Orla O’Connor Composed by Derek Nisbet Copy for website “We’re not heroes or angels. We are ordinary people trying to do our job.” As COVID-19 sweeps across the UK, four ICU nurses find their lives changed almost overnight. Frankie, newly qualified and full of hope, is thrown into a high-pressure world she barely recognises. Morgan, a nurse and mother, cuts short her maternity leave, risking her family’s safety to support her colleagues. Sam, a senior nurse and sole carer for her elderly mother, struggles with isolation both at work and at home. Leading them is Alex, an ICU Sister fighting to hold together her team, her family, and herself as the pressure becomes relentless. When one of their own is admitted as a patient, the boundary between professional duty and personal begins to blur. Behind layers of PPE, these women confront not only a deadly virus, but impossible choices about responsibility, survival, and how much of themselves they can afford to give. Developed in collaboration with nurses from across the UK between 2021 and 2023, Critical Care brings to the stage the powerful, untold stories of those working on the frontline of the pandemic. Drawing on first-hand testimonies gathered through PhD research, the play reveals the human experience behind the headlines — not just as healthcare professionals, but as people: women, mothers, carers, colleagues and friends pushed to their limits. Unflinching, compassionate, and deeply human, Critical Care is a moving tribute to those who endured the unimaginable — and a vital reminder of the experiences we must not forget. Age recommendation: 15+

A Celtic Christmas

Celebrate the magic of the season with A Celtic Christmas - a spellbinding concert filled with soaring vocals, haunting Celtic instruments and breathtaking harmonies. Experience beloved Christmas classics including Joy to the World, The Holly and the Ivy, We Three Kings and Jingle Bells, beautifully reimagined with a distinctive Celtic twist. Heartwarming, uplifting and unforgettable, A Celtic Christmas is the perfect festive treat for the whole family and a wonderful way to make this Christmas truly special.

The Ultimate MOD Revue

A blistering, high-voltage, feel-good show! Brought to you by the team that brought you Quadrophenia - the album, LIVE! in 2018. Featuring the very best of sing-along Mod hits with a big sound, performed by some of the UK’s finest musicians and singers - The Goldhawks! Backed by a projection of bespoke film reflecting the times and trends of the era which underscores and punctuates the music to powerful effect...let us take you back in time. This brand new show for 2025 takes you on a journey of the Mod subculture favourites from 60s through to the 90s with huge hits from The Who, The Jam, Small Faces, Ocean Colour Scene, The Kinks and many more. There are plenty of theatre shows devoted to sixties music, however, none devoted to the energy-driven Mod genre. The show is a concentrated celebration of some of the world’s most well known hits which get people singing and dancing in the aisles with wild abandon, leaving at the end of the night with that feel-good factor of time and money well spent.

Christmas Memories

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast return with a brand-new production of their must-see Christmas Cracker! Get ready for a magical afternoon packed with festive joy and heartwarming nostalgia, featuring over 60 timeless Christmas songs and carols you know and love. From the first note to the final curtain, you’ll be singing along and reliving the magic of Christmases past. With dazzling costumes, magical moments, and even falling snow, audiences have described it as “like a sparkly Christmas card come to life.” The perfect way to start the festive season in style.

Dogs In Museums

Ever watched a film in a museum… with your dog curled up beside you? After a hugely successful launch, Dogs in Museums is now a regular quarterly event — giving you and your four-legged friend the chance to enjoy a unique movie night together inside our beautiful galleries. For one special evening each quarter, we transform the museum into a cosy, dog-friendly cinema, complete with: Comfortable seating, blankets and pillows Treats for your canine companion  A feel-good film on the big screen  A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for well-behaved dogs Doors open at 6:00pm, with the film starting at 6:30pm. Whether you’re planning a different kind of date night, a catch-up with friends, or simply a treat for your pup, this is a cinema experience like no other.

Cinderella

You shall go to the ball with 2026's sparkling pantomime, Cinderella! Grab your friends, family and colleagues, sparkle your slippers and book your tickets before the clock strikes! Stepping into the iconic crystal slippers is Emmerdale favourite Rosie Bentham, best known for her role as Gabby Thomas. Since joining the long-running ITV soap in 2016, she has become a recognisable face on UK television, earning praise for her engaging and authentic performances. Viewers have watched her character evolve through challenging storylines and her ability to portray the complexities of teenage life and its struggles have earned her admiration. A proud Nottingham native, Rosie returns close to home to bring warmth, charm and a touch of fairytale magic to this rags-to-riches tale. Cinderella’s wicked stepsisters treat her as their servant. She’s going to need all the magic her fairy godmother can muster if she is to meet her Prince Charming and find true love before midnight. With a script by Jon Monie (writer of this year’s production of Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs and winner of Best Script at the Great British Pantomime Awards 2019), this spectacular production will delight with its enchanting story, side-splitting comedy, lavish settings and adorable miniature ponies. Featuring Mansfield’s favourite funny man, Adam Moss and also back by demand – Joseph Dockree as Prince Charming, and the unstoppable double act Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return as the fabulously outrageous Ugly Sisters. Don’t wait for your invitation – get your tickets early and ensure that every member of the family has a ball at Christmas. More fun that you can shake a pumpkin at!

The Snow Queen

The Toy Maker is in his workshop, making toys for the children when all of a sudden they come to life to tell the story of The Snow Queen Follow Gerda on her adventures as she sets out to rescue her brother Kai from the evil Snow Queen who is holding him prisoner in her ice palace and meet the magical creatures who help her on her mission. It's a wonderful tale of The Snow Queen told through the eyes of puppets Gerda and Kai. Join them on their adventures, Watch Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts perform this magical story through puppets, changing scenery, music and sound effects. Then meet the puppets and create you very own Puppet of a character from the show! Mansfield Museum Saturday 5th December 11:00am & 2:00pm Show approx. 50 minutes 30-minute puppet-making workshop follows £6 per person A magical festive adventure for the whole family!

T.Rextasy

Marc Bolan and T.Rex were some of the most flamboyant, charismatic stars of the original glam-rock era and with Bolan's special ingredient of rock-a-bBoogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s. T.Rextasy have performed around the world for over 20 years and the band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to T.Rex. They are the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management. The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

Big Girls Don't Cry

The internationally-acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with number one hit Sherry – so, come out tonight as we celebrate all of their million-selling hits. Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll, Oh What a Night, Silence is Golden... in one incredible concert show! So, come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with Big Girls Don’t Cry, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites. During the 60s and 70s No1 hits Sherry, December 1963 (Oh What a Night), Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Big Girls Don’t Cry helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom. After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsetto, and features his solo hits like Grease, Let’s Hang On, Working My Way Back to You, Beggin’, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, and Who Loves You. So it’s time to hang on to what we got and celebrate one of the world’s treasures in two hours of non-stop hits with Big Girls Don’t Cry! Oh what a night it will be! It’s the time, it’s the place, it’s the motion. This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Boyband in the Buff with Gareth Gates

Boyband in the Buff Get ready to scream like it’s 1999… Boyband in the Buff is the ultimate throwback concert with a cheeky twist - starring pop heartthrob Gareth Gates alongside a cast of seriously talented (and seriously ripped) performers. Stripped back to nothing but slick harmonies, killer choreography and undeniable charisma, the boys bring the biggest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s to life. Think Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Westlife and Take That - but hotter. This is nostalgia turned all the way up. A high-energy celebration of pop, passion and perfectly sculpted physiques, where the layers drop and the temperature rises. If you’ve ever had a boyband crush… this is your night.