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ZOO_BreathingIn.mp4

ZOO's second video 'Breathing In', is also taken from the new album 'PSYCHODRAMA' (with special guest Guy Barker) on Red Admiral Records, released July 2010.
The album features acclaimed trumpeter Guy Barker collaborating on 8 of the 12 tracks, including this exciting track, which has become one of the cornerstones of ZOO's live show.
This performance video was shot by Lightengine Films at G2 Studios, Sheffield, and includes shots of Guy's performance with ZOO at Bonington Theatre, Nottingham from August 2009.

Scarzy live at the Bonnington Theatre Arnold Nottingham

Here is the new rap artist from Nottingham Scarzy supporting Loretta Brown in her gig at Bonnington Theatre Arnold last year. This up and coming performer will soon be in the charts (if not already!)

SHINE Appeal 2018/9

We're continuing to raise money for our SHINE appeal to create and sustain free community youth theatres for children between 8 and 16 across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Generous donations made by audience members mean we were able to run nine community youth theatres in Bulwell, Mansfield, Sherwood, Sneinton, Chilwell, Bramcote, Gedling Netherfield* and *Gedling Newstead* and at the hospital school at the *Queens Medical Centre. Over 120 children, who otherwise would not be able to afford to, now have the opportunity to work together to create theatre, grow in confidence, learn life-enhancing skills and discover their unique voices to tell their own stories.

Charlotte Wheatley

Here is the singer Charlotte Wheatley at the Bonnington Theatre, Arnold Nottingham last year. She was supporting Loretta Brown and performed after Scarzy. She has a great voice and is a part of the new group headed by Loretta Brown and Paul Pezola called 'The Collective', they are playing the Bonnington Theatre April 10th and are already sold out, in an amazing two weeks. Articles have appeared recently about them locally and they are looking set to make a mark in Nottingham!

The Robin Hood Suite-The Major Oak by Bob Hudson

This track , entitled The Major Oak is part of an eleven-part piece called The Robin Hood Suite .
The opening heavy chords suggest the sturdy solidarity of this majestic tree . A mellow trombone melody ensues with answers by trumpet and flute .
The tree , the largest oak in the UK has a span of 28 metres and is thought to weigh over 23 tons .
The Robin Hood Suite was composed and arranged by well-known East Midlands pianist Bob Hudson.
Especially written and recorded for the Millennium celebrations in May 2000 and never released on CD .
It was also performed before a capacity audience at the Bonnington Theatre , Arnold , Nottingham .

Bob was aided and abetted by his Nottingham based merry men (and lady !) :

Nathan Bray - trumpet / flugelhorn
Bob Wilson - trombone
Mel Thorpe - sax / flute
Nicola Farnon - double bass
Phil Johnson - drums

Bob Hudson plays tasteful , swinging jazz piano for any celebration . As well as solo piano , Bob can provide duo ,
trio or jazz band for you wedding or party celebration throughout the East Midlands .

Bob Hudson BA . ALCM . is also a qualified piano tutor .



A Trio of international standard - Jazz Journal

Bob's improvisations are elegant and expressive - Nottingham Evening Post

Bob's playing is mesmeric. Stunning! -Peak Advertiser and Matlock Mercury

Music composed and arranged by Bob Hudson . All rights reserved .
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Fish & Chips on the first day! (UK 2017 - 1/3) ~ TRAVELOGUE #5

Nottingham Castle, City Centre, Fish & Chips, and Lakeside Arts

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Swan Lake,Dance of the Cygnets,Swans on Strike, Bear Left Theatre Nottingham

MC Sophia has a slight problem as she introduces Dance of the Cygnets from Swan Lake as part of a Bear Left Theatre Production on 9 July 2017 at the Bonington Theatre Arnold Nottingham.

The Wild Man Of Europe - Full Set

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust christmas charity concert - Nottingham Bonington Theatre - Sunday December 7th 2014

Nottingham Conferences: Discover the Jubilee Campus

Explore the Jubilee campus at our partner venue Nottingham Conferences. Set in tranquil lakeside grounds, the Jubilee Campus has 40 meeting rooms, 5 lecture theatres for up to 500 delegates, and large atrium areas to eat, drink and relax in, making it ideal for larger conferences and events.

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Allen Tipton

A six minute montage of Allen Tipton performing, this video was created for his tribute show at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham on Friday February 8th 2013.

The evening raised £1076.71 for the charity When You Wish Upon A Star

Allen Tipton Remembered...

To list everything Allen Tipton achieved would require much more space than we have, so below is a brief history of his amazing and magical life.

Born in the West Midlands in 1932, Allen was bitten by the acting and entertaining 'Bug' early, becoming a magician at the age of 9, and joining the Staffs Magical Society at 14.

In 1950 he appeared as a ventriloquist on Hughie Green's 'Opportunity Knocks' after winning the local heats at the Dudley Hippodrome, Worcestershire.

Having studied speech, drama and ballet at the Henwood Academy in Worcestershire, and at the Birmingham School of Speech, Allen went on to graduate in drama, music, history and practical teaching at St. Peter's College, Saltley; part of Birmingham University's Education Department.

Arriving in Nottingham in 1957 he became the first full time specialist in drama in the City's schools. He also pioneered drama and theatre examinations as Chairman of the Drama Panel, and with the CSE board.

He was an actor, director and choreographer for various well known local groups, including the Co-operative Arts Theatre for 42 years, the Nottingham Theatre Club (now the Lacemarket), and the Ravenshead Gilbert & Sullivan Society for 9 years.

Allen also carried out extensive youth theatre work at these theatres and at the Bonington Theatre, the Sheffield Playhouse and the Nottingham Playhouse; where he was Director for 8 years, and one of the founders of the Youth Workshop. He has tutored many adult and youth drama courses all over the country.

Among his former students he numbers: the late Richard Beckinsale, Su Pollard, Sherrie Hewson, Stephen Frears (the film director), Torvill & Dean, Chris Gascoyne (Coronation St. Soldier Soldier etc), Alexander Hanson (National Theatre, Auf Wiedersein Pet, Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals), Theatre & TV actors Paul Slack, Gavin Abbott, Ian Peck, Stuart Wood (Director) These have worked/appeared with the RSC, the National, at various theatres around the country and in The Bill, Dangerfield, Midsomer Murders, Frost, Heartbeat etc. etc.

It was whilst at the Co-operative Arts in 1958 that he met Barbara, the woman that would become his leading lady for the rest of his life. Barbara was an actor, singer and dancer, so for Allen it was a match made in heaven. They later married in 1969.

Nottingham and Nott's Drama Association, made him Hon. V.P in 1998 In recognition of his immense contributions to Amateur Drama, through acting, directing, lecturing, teaching and adjudicating He adjudicated NANDA's Full Length, One Act, and Youth Festivals on a number of occasions and tutored many NANDA Drama Courses from Stage Makeup, Revue, Music Hall, Stage Techniques, Pantomime and General Acting.

In 2001, he and his wife Barbara founded their own company, 'Sunshine Theatre' to produce musicals and plays. Along with their loyal group of actors and musicians they staged numerous productions at the Bonington Theatre and other local venues.

He was an Honorary Life Member and President 8 times of the Nottingham Guild Of Magicians and was made 'Magician Of the Month' by the International President of The International Brotherhood of Magicians in 1980 for his reproduction of Dante the illusionist's 'Sim Sala Bim' full length evening show.

He wrote several major series for 'Abracadabra', the only weekly magazine for magicians in the world. He also scripted, and choreographed routines for some of the country's leading magicians.

In later years Allen was an active member and contributor on many magic forums, these included Talk Magic, Magic Bunny and the Magic Café to name but a few. During this time he helped and advised numerous magicians from around the world with his vast magical and theatrical knowledge.

Embracing modern technology, he tutored younger magicians over the internet and 'Skype' in places as far afield as Portugal, Japan and Canada. His valued help and advice was recognised in 2012 with the forum members naming him Magical Maestro one of the highest accolades they could bestow.

Mark Thomson, Latin Medley. Nottingham Organ Society

Mark Thomson plays the Yamaha EL-90 organ at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham on 7 Jan 2014 for Nottingham Organ Society. Mark has just completed 60sell out performances as Musical Director and Keyboard player for the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Gala Theatre, Durham. He and his colleagues play at the Newcastle United ground before the home games. This is his third performance at the Bonington Theatre and the audience enjoyed his varied programme. I am grateful that Mark has given permission for most of his concert to be loaded to YouTube. Michael Parkinson

Cascade funding - giving students a professional theatre experience

Find out how funding from University of Nottingham alumni and friends has supported a programme of professional development for students of The Nottingham New Theatre through the Cascade grants programme.

To find out more about The University of Nottingham Cascade fund please visit

Barbwire Words Loretta Brown

Loretta Brown sings live at the Arnold Carnival in Nottingham earlier this year. The song by Jordon Mills is an original number and loretta is a phenomenal talent, a star to be as you can hear quite clearly. I filmed this for Shadowtown Records, loretta and her family who constantly support her career. Loretas talent is being considered by a major record label, all this ability and she is still finishing school!

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Mark Thompson, Theatreland, Jack Strachey, Nottingham Organ Society

This melody was written by Jack Strachey who also wrote the tune In Party Mood which was used as the signature tune for the BBC Radio programme Housewife's Choice. Mark Thomson plays the Yamaha EL-90 organ at the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham on 7 Jan 2014 for Nottingham Organ Society. Mark has just completed 60 sell out performances as Musical Director and Keyboard player for the Pantomime Robin Hood at the Gala Theatre, Durham. He and his colleagues play at the Newcastle United ground before the home games. This is his third performance at the Bonington Theatre and the audience enjoyed his varied programme. I am grateful that Mark has given permission for most of his concert to be loaded to YouTube. Michael Parkinson

Blue Rondo A La Turk - NYJO Combo at JazzSteps

Nottingham Youth Jazz Orchestra (Notts NYJO) runs three bands - An 18-piece Big Band, a Development NTJO2 Band and the smaller NYJO Combo seen playing in this video.

NYJO are proud to have award-winning and Nottingham-born saxophonist Tony Kofi as their patron - Here he is playing one of a couple of tunes with NYJO Combo in the bar area of the Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham. Tony was there as part of the fantastic Basil Hodge quartet ( a gig promoted by Jazzsteps (jazzsteps.co.uk).

NYJO's lead tutor Ben Lee ( is playing trumpet. The bass player depping for NYJO is Sam.

NYJO welcomes enquiries from youth players interested in joining. Get more details from their website - nottsnyjo.co.uk

Places to see in ( Arnold - UK )

Places to see in ( Arnold - UK )

Arnold is a market town, unparished area and suburb of the city of Nottingham, in the English ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire. It is situated to the north-east of Nottingham's city boundary, and is in the local government district of Gedling Borough. Since 1968 Arnold has had a market, and the town used to have numerous factories associated with the hosiery industry.

Arnold's town centre is the largest in Gedling Borough (whose headquarters are located in the town) and the most important in the northeastern part of the Greater Nottingham conurbation. Nottinghamshire Police have been headquartered in Arnold since 1979. At the time of the 2011 Census, Arnold had a population of 37,768. Areas within Arnold include Daybrook, Woodthorpe, Redhill and Killisick.

Arnold once had a railway station known as 'Daybrook and Arnold' or simply 'Daybrook railway station'. It was closed along with the rest of the line on 4 April 1960. The station was located on Mansfield Road (A60) on what is now a retail park. There is still evidence of the line in the form of remnants of the embankments on Arnot Hill Park (just behind GO Outdoors).

St. Mary's Church, of the Church of England, is believed to date from 1176. It is located on Church Lane and is a Grade II* listed building. The Grade II* listed Roman Catholic Church of the Good Shepherd's current building on Thackerays Lane was built in 1964, its modern architecture – featuring a detached spire-cum-belfry – winning an award from the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1966.

Arnold town centre has a diverse range of restaurants and bars and a choice of shops including supermarkets such as Asda, Sainsbury's and Iceland as well as small independent businesses. There are Aldi and Lidl supermarkets in Daybrook. 1968 saw the opening of Arnold Market in the town centre. Market days are on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a flea market being held on Wednesdays.

Arnold Leisure Centre, located on High Street at the heart of the town centre, contains a swimming pool and a theatre—called the Bonington Theatre—which was named after the landscape painter Richard Parkes Bonington. The town's most notable landmark is probably the Home Brewery Company Ltd. building in Daybrook, usually referred to as 'Home Ales' in reference to the Robinson family's Bestwood Home Farm, located on Oxclose Lane.

( Arnold - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting Arnold . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Arnold - UK

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Spire Nottingham Hospital - World Class Facilities Right at Your Doorstep

More than £60m has been invested in Spire Nottingham Hospital to provide state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to patients. Our hybrid theatre allows our surgeons to perform operations within shorter time frames than in a more standard operating theatre. The hospital also has the latest diagnostic imaging facilities including a wide bore MRI which provides a low dose radiation CT scanner, an x-ray, ultrasound and mammography units.