madness. Three witches foretell great things for Macbeth. Realising King Duncan is the only person in his way; he murders him, setting off a chain of events that leads to war amongst the clans and his eventual downfall. A schools resource pack, produced by Blue Orange Theatre is also available to support the production.
The Giant Bike Ride
task of committing 100 Acts of Minor Dissent in the space of a year and, on the stroke of midnight 13 May 2014, the task will end. The show is his catalogue of those acts so far from the smallest action to the grandest confrontations. The results are hilarious, subversive, mainly legal and occasionally inspiring. Suitable for 16+ years.
Sun 23 Mar Edith Weston, Rutland
Sat 29 Mar The Newarke Museum, Leicester
Entrance free rutlandcycling.com
Prices vary leicester.gov.uk/museums
Covering the full 23 miles of practically traffic-free trail, the Giant Bike Ride is the ideal opportunity to get the whole family active and get that first breath of fresh spring air. The ride will take 3-4 hours and no rider will be left behind. Book your place by calling the Giant Rutland Water team on 01780720 888 or emailing info@giant-rutland.co.uk.
Children can create their own paper flower posies, Mother’s day cards, and have fun with a garden trail. In the meantime Mums (and Dads) can join the florist workshop, creating a unique hand tied posy, using quality flowers, foliage, and accessories. Materials and expert tuition provided, and no previous experience is needed. Prices for children’s activities from £2.50, and £15 for the 2 hour florist workshop. Booking essential.
The SelfPublishing Conference
Sun 30 Mar University of Leicester Tickets £55 selfpublishingconference.org.uk
Mark Thomas: 100 Acts of Minor Dissent Thu 27 Mar The Y Theatre, Leicester Tickets from £13 leicesterymca.co.uk
Following his critically acclaimed, award-winning and deeply personal theatre show Bravo Figaro, Mark is back to doing what he does best; mischief. On the 13th May 2013, Mark set himself the
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Fabulous Flowers for Mother’s Day
This conference is aimed at any author wishing to self-publish. It offers multiple sessions designed to bring new insights into self-publishing, while giving authors the chance to meet with other self-publishers and specialists in the field. It is the perfect day out for authors thinking about, or already involved in, self-publishing their work. The fee includes a delegate’s pack, lunch and refreshments and a choice from more than nine sessions on different aspects of selfpublishing. Booking essential.
We’ve teamed up with Curve to offer the chance for one lucky reader to win a pair of tickets to see the World Premiere production of the brand new musical adventure Water Babies on Thursday 1 May at 7.30pm. Tom, our orphaned teenage hero, is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. In a desperate attempt to escape capture he is trapped on the edge of a waterfall. His only choice is to jump. Awakening in the depths of the ocean, he encounters a whole new world of enchantment, danger and adventure. Desperate to get back to the girl he loves, Tom must brave underwater terrors in a world beyond his wildest imagination. He embarks on a quest back to land with the unlikeliest of friends, including the mysterious and elusive gang of Water Babies. Inspired by Charles Kingsley’s much-loved novel, this spellbinding new production uses some of the most sophisticated special effects ever seen on stage and stars West End leading ladies Louise Dearman and Lauren Samuels. TO ENTER: Simply email your name, address and contact telephone number to editor@theurban-fox.co.uk inserting ‘Water Babies’ in the subject bar. Closing date for entries is Mon 31 March 2014. If you don’t win, you can still book tickets for this fantastic show by calling 0116 242 3595 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk
Terms and Conditions: No cash alternative is available and the prize is nontransferable. Tickets can only be collected in person from the Ticket Office on the day of the performance. They must be collected at least 30 minutes prior to the performance, after this time tickets will be released for general sale. If you are unable to attend the performance for any unforeseen circumstances you must contact the Ticket Office by 6pm on the day of the performance. Failure to do so may result in you being unable to enter future competitions. The editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
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