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5 Nov November

19:30-22:00

A Christmas Carol - A Radio Play Live On Stage

Back on tour after its sell-out success last year! Live on stage and in person, television favourites COLIN BAKER (Doctor Who, The Brothers) and SOPHIE ALDRED (Words & Pictures, Doctor Who) lead the cast in a new adaptation of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic - which also features a rare, specially recorded appearance by TOM BAKER (Doctor Who, Monarch Of The Glen) as Jacob Marley! “He was a tight-fisted hand at the grindstone, Scrooge – a squeezing, grasping, covetous, old sinner!” On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is warned by the ghost of his late partner, Jacob Marley, that he will be visited by three Spirits - Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet To Come. Together they whisk Scrooge to the past and his happy boyhood Christmastimes, to the present to meet Tiny Tim at Bob Cratchit's Christmas feast, and finally to the future and Scrooge’s own miserable grave - all attempting to show him the error of his ways. But will Scrooge wake on Christmas morning a changed man? Presented by the Crime And Comedy Theatre Company as a radio-play-live-on-stage, our setting is a radio studio, our actors ready as if for a radio broadcast, and our sound effects created live - all combining to transport the audience to Victorian London, for this 180th anniversary production of Dickens’ timeless tale of charity, forgiveness and redemption at Christmas.

7 Nov November

19:30-22:00

Nutcracker

The beloved Christmas classic returns! After last year’s acclaimed tour, Crown Ballet® brings back its dazzling production of The Nutcracker, Tchaikovsky’s timeless masterpiece. Follow young Marie as her Nutcracker doll transforms into a prince and leads her into a world of snowflakes, magical battles, and the sparkling Kingdom of Sweets. A heart-warming holiday tradition — magical, memorable, and utterly unforgettable.

8 Nov November

19:30-20:30

Music in the State Chamber

Comic Songs

13 Nov November

13:30-14:15

Friday Lunchtime at the Cathedral

Brahms Quartet Songs

13 Nov November

19:30-22:00

Luther UK - The Ultimate Tribute to Luther Vandross

Get ready for a breathtaking, high-energy celebration of the legendary Luther Vandross like never before! Harry Cambridge stars in LutherUK a brand-new, electrifying stage show, bringing the smooth vocals, iconic hits, and soulful magic of one of music’s greatest legends. Experience the power and passion of Luther’s timeless classics, from Never Too Much and Give Me the Reason to Dance With My Father and Really Didn’t Mean It. But that’s not all—this show also pays tribute to the legendary artists who collaborated with Luther, making it an unforgettable journey through his incredible musical legacy.

22 Nov November

13:00-14:00

Shining a light on: the organ

Whether you’re a heritage enthusiast or simply curious, join Southwell Minster for fascinating insights from academics, experts, and their own passionate guides in this series of Cathedral Talks. Tickets may be bought in advance through the Minster website, or the Cathedral shop, or on the door.

24 Nov November

19:30-22:00

T.Rextasy

Marc Bolan and T.Rex, were one of the most flamboyant, charismatic stars of the original glam-rock era. With Bolan's special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie 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’.

25 Nov November

19:30-22:00

Brian Bilston – How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside

With over 500,000 followers on social media and a host of sell-out shows across the country, Brian Bilston is one of the UK’s most popular poets. He has published several bestselling collections of poetry, including You Took the Last Bus Home, Alexa, what is there to know about love? and Days Like These. His novel Diary of a Somebody was shortlisted for the Costa First Novel Award, and he has also written collections of poetry for younger readers. In 2025 he released an album of his poetry set to music, Sounds Made by Humans, in collaboration with The Catenary Wires. This autumn sees Brian return to the stage with his latest book, How to Lay an Egg with a Horse Inside. Get ready for an evening of comedy and laughter, as he takes us through the hows, whys and whats of reading, writing and enjoying poetry every day.

27 Nov November

10:00-13:00

Repair Cafe at St Mary's

We welcome you to bring a portable item that is broken or in disrepair to us on the last Friday of every month, where our team of fantastic volunteers will help you to mend your household item if we can.

29 Nov November

11:00-17:00

Christmas Light Switch On

The Christmas Lights Switch -on is a tradition in Newark. The event draws families and communities together to celebrate the start of the holiday season The event will include a variety of activities such as a market, food and festive stalls, fun fair, and performances from local school choirs and musicians throughout the day Further details will be available closer to the time

29 Nov November

11:00-17:00

Christmas Lights Switch On

A fun-filled day of activities, entertainment, and events culminating in the Christmas Lights in the town being switched on