BEST OF THE MONTH

Fashion Fictions World Tour

When: Thursday 30 MarchSaturday 22 April

Where: Creative Quarter and Sneinton Market Avenues

How much: TBC

Bringing to life the idea of parallel worlds, this exhibition sets out to explore the different ways in which fashion can evolve. This international project was founded by Nottingham’s own Dr Amy Twigger Holroyd as a means of bringing people together - now she’s set to combine imagination, exploration and alternative fashion in an unconventional way to change the industry.

Henry Rollins

When: Sunday 2 April, 7pm

Where: Albert Hall

How much: £29.50

Having been dubbed a punk rock icon, Henry will be leaning into a different form of artistry as he begins his Good to See You tour. Throughout the night, he will recount the events of his extraordinary life pre-COVID; having toured for both Rollins Band and Black Flag in countries ranging from Nepal to South Sudan, he is set to have a lot of interesting stories.

Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead

When: Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 April

Where: Nottingham Playhouse

How much: £11-33

Fancy a whodunnit? This classic Olga Tokarczuk novel is brought to life through Simon McBurney’s adaptation. The mystery is set in a remote mountainside village near the Czech-Polish border. The main character, Janina Duszejko, explores the strange deaths of local hunters, and questions whether the animals this small village shares its land with are to blame.

Jokes@TheJuice

When: Wednesday 5 April, 7.30pm

Where: JuiceBar

How much: £2

Want something a bit more funny to help with the never-ending April shower blues? Or just want to laugh until you cry? This one's for you! With eight incredible comedians taking to the stage for a night full of hilarity - including Ian Whitcombe, Stevie Gray, Adam Unwin, Roger Poulter, Daniel James Blacow, Bed 32, Elliot Hughes and Ishi Khan - this is not one to miss.

Wild Clothing 40th Birthday

When: Saturday 8 April, 7pm

Where: Rough Trade

How much: Free

If you’re a vintage lover in Notts, there’s a fair chance that you’ve dedicated plenty an hour to sifting through the treasure chest that is Wild Clothing. Specialising in American vintage but dabbling in it all, Wild is a staple in the Nottingham vintage scene. In fact, this month marks their 40th birthday, which they’re celebrating with a mega party at Rough Trade. Expect DJ sets from Craig Simpson, Steve Airlie and Garry ‘Tiny’ Morley.

Amber Run

When: Wednesday 15 April, 6:30pm

Where: Rock City

How much: £20.44

Nottingham’s very own Amber Run will soon be making their way back home, performing at Rock City this April. The indie trio are set to play their new album, How To Be Human, which was our first taste of fresh music since 2021. Already boasting a US platinum single and sold-out tours, come along to join us in welcoming them back to our city, in a night that’s set to be memorable to say the least!

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

When: Tuesday 18 April, 7.30pm

Where: Royal Concert Hall

How much: £11.50

Vasily Petrenko returns to Nottingham with a programme full of classics. Starring Bomsori Kim on violin, the two bring to life key pieces from three major composers of the last century: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Jean Sibelius’s Finlandia, and Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet. The night is set to fill the theatre with the beautiful sounding orchestra, so get a ticket now so not to miss out.

Stone

When: Friday 21 April, 7pm

Where: Metronome

How much: £11

The ultimate Gen Z rock ’n’ roll band is coming to Notts to honour their debut EP. Their music resonates with audiences around the world, as they explore the youth experience during uncertain times. After having a very successful last two years, supporting artists such as YUNGBLUD and Sam Fender, they are set to make the stage their own at the Metronome this April.