HERE'S a list of what's on in and around Worksop this week.
IN CINEMASYEAR ONE (12A)Director: Harold Ramis. Starring: Jack Black, Michael Cera, and Paul Rudd. Back in the Year One AD, Zed (Jack Black) and Oh (Michael Cera), two unconventional cavemen, ar
e banished from their tribe for eating from the Tree of Knowledge. Determined to make the most of their misfortune, the pair set off on an epic journey through an ancient world that will be familiar to anyone who's ever glanced at the Bible. On the way they encounter a multitude of biblical characters from Adam (Harold Ramis) and Eve (Rhoda Griffis) to Abraham (Hank Azaria) and Cain (David Cross) - already bullying his ill-fated brother Abel (Paul Rudd). But their journey takes a turn for the worse when they stumble upon a Roman settlement and end up getting enslaved.
MY SISTER'S KEEPER (12A)Director: Nick Cassavetes. Starring: Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin, and Abigail Breslin. Anna Fitzgerald (Abigail Breslin) was born for a purpose - to save her sister Kate (Sofie Vassilieva). But now, aged 13, she is starting to question her role as a genetic donor permanently helping to treat Kate's leukaemia. Surgeries, transfusions and injections - if Kate is in hospital, Anna's never far away. She's not ill herself, but she might as well be - and now parents Brian (Jason Patric) and Sara (Cameron Diaz) need her to donate a kidney to her sister. Then Anna reads about attorney Campbell Alexander (Alec Baldwin) and the cases he has won for other kids. Determined to enlist his help, the tenacious teenager heads to Campbell's office and announces that she wants to sue her parents.
BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE (18)Director: Chris Nahon. Starring: Colin Salmon, Masiela Lusha, and Alison Mille. Beneath her schoolgirl exterior, 17-year-old Saya (Gianna Jun) hides the tormented soul of a 400-year-old 'halfling' - born to a human father and a vampire mother. And her motto is: "I live for one purpose - to kill bloodsuckers!" For centuries Saya has used her samurai skills to rid the world of vampires - even though she too can survive only on blood. When she is sent onto an American military base in Tokyo by the clandestine organisation she works for, Saya senses that this may be her opportunity to finally destroy Onigen (Koyuki), the evil matriarch of all vampires. But when she forms her first friendship in centuries with the young daughter of the base's general, Saya learns that her greatest power over Onigen may be her ability to connect with humankind.
TENDERNESS (15)Director: John Polson. Starring: Russell Crowe, John Foster, and Sophie Traub. Lori (Sophie Traub) is an audacious but naive teen who's endured years of abuse from her mother's conveyor belt of boyfriends. She's developed an unhealthy obsession with Eric Poole (Jon Foster), a high school student who was sent to prison for killing his parents, and after hearing that the murderer is to be released, Lori runs away to find him. Meanwhile, washed-out cop Lt Cristofuoro (Russell Crowe) is convinced that Eric will kill again and follows the boy as he sets out on a road trip. But Eric isn't alone. He's none-too-pleased when he discovers Lori hiding out in the back of his car and becomes increasingly agitated with her as their journey continues.
IN THEATRESFRIDAYBrief Encounter. Sheffield Lyceum at 7.30pm. This show is direct from London's West End. Emma Rice, artistic director of the world renowned Kneehigh Theatre Company, has taken one of the most beloved films of all time, the stage play on which it was based and the music and songs of Noel Coward to create this brand new Brief Encounter. Brought to you by the award-winning producers of Calendar Girls, Equus and Rebecca, Brief Encounter has a company of ten actor musicians who switch seamlessly between theatre and film to recreate the world of Milford Junction in ways that have never been seen before to create a unique theatrical evening. It has left both audiences and critics overwhelmed by emotion, laughter, tears and praise for the production in London's West End. Tickets £7.50- £20.50.
Spider's Web. Nottingham's Royal Centre at 7.30pm. Following the Agatha Christie Theatre Company's hugely successful productions of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, and most recently And Then There Were None, this is the fourth instalment. When Clarissa discovers a dead body in her drawing-room, she tries to dispose of it before her Foreign Office diplomat husband returns home with a government VIP guest in tow. Tickets £9-24.50.
Last Laugh Comedy Club. Sheffield City Hall at 7pm. This week's comedy line-up offers stand-up from Sean Collins, Sean Percival, Toby Foster and Bobby Sparkler. Tickets £15.
SATURDAYGenesis. Mansfield Palace Theatre at 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow. This is the Excelsior School of Dance and Gymnastics' sixth summer show in Mansfield. The name means 'beginning' and reflects the new era that has dawned at the dance school, expanding as they recently have into custom-built studios in Mansfield Woodhouse. The name also fits nicely with the biblical story of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, which is this year's main feature. Tickets £5-6.50.
Hotpants – The Ultimate 70's Disco. Sheffield City Hall from 10.30pm - 2.30am. If you're in the mood for dancing then Hot Pants has the answer. Illuminated flashing dancefloors, the legendary Dean of Disco on the decks, the Boogie-All-Stars with their spectacluar 70's disco dance moves and fancy dress items that will have you ending the night as a brand new person! Tickets £6 and £5 with NUS card before midnight.
Bill Bailey. Royal Centre, Nottingham at 7.30pm. Instead of braving the elements by performing at festivals this year, Bill has decided to move indoors where the acoustics are better and the queues for the loos are marginally shorter. Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's seminal work, On the Origin of Species, Bill continues to provide the masses with his comedic take on the world, showing us all that he is really one of a kind. Tickets £25-27.50.
Ryton Chorale with Pro English Musica present The Last Night Of The Proms. North Notts Community Arena, Worksop. 7.30pm. Conducted by Anthony Morgan, and accompanied by Benjamin Frith and Oliver Metcalf, the concert has an American theme this year. Tickets cost £10 to £12 (children free with ticket) and are available from North Notts Arena on Eastgate, Worksop Tourist Information at the Memorial Avenue Library, Bookworm on Spa Lane in Retford, or from choir members or on the door.
SUNDAYJulie Turner's Stage Academy presents Musical Theatre Show. Lyric Theatre, Dinnington. 2pm. Students from the academy will be demonstrating songs and routines from Grease, Aladdin, Chitty Bang Bang and 42nd Street, as well as monologues and singing solos from 2pm. The production is suitable for all ages, and tickets costing £6 can be purchased by phone on 01909 567204, from pupils directly, or by emailing jtsadance@btinternet.com
Sheffield Festival of Transport. Graves Park, Sheffield from 10.30am-5pm.Classic cars and vintage vehicles of all descriptions. This year the show will be hosting it's very own Accident Reduction Village, and with over 600 exhibiting vehicles, there is an expected attendance of 15000 visitors. Show car parking £3.
MONDAYAli Campbell. Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham at 7.30pm. As lead singer with the world-renowned group UB40, Ali Campbell has sold over 60 million records worldwide, toured across the globe, notched up four number No. 1 world-wide singles, over 40 Top 40 UK singles, released 24 studio albums and received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement. A whole generation has grown up listening to Ali's infectious vocals on classics like One in Ten Red Red Wine, Don't Break My Heart and Can't Help Falling In Love. All tickets £30.
TUESDAYBizet's Carmen. Sheffield Lyceum at 7.30pm tonight and tomorrow. Ellen Kent and Ampitheatre Productions transform the Lyceum into a Spanish spectacular reminiscent of the real bullrings in Spain, with bull fighters and a brass band parading through the venue into the Seville bullring to start this must see performance. Carmen guest stars international flamenco dancer Sam Quy, as seen at the Royal Opera House. Tickets £22.50-32.50.
WEDNESDAYDefending The Caveman. Royal Centre, Nottingham at 7.30pm tonight until Saturday 4th July. Direct from London's West End, and winner of the Olivier award for Best Entertainment in 2000, Defending the Caveman is the longest running solo play in Broadway history. Why do men and women misunderstand each other? The truth of course, can be traced back to the Caveman. This hilariously funny but horribly truthful show affectionately brings the basic differences between men and women brilliantly up to date... Starring much-loved actor, comedian and TV personality Mark Little. Recommended for adult audiences. Tickets £10.50-17.50.
COMING SOONThe Rainbow Forest. Worksop's Acorn Theatre at 2.30pm on Saturday 4th July. Presented by the Lempen Puppet Theatre Company, Azar is the King of the Monkeys – so what is he doing in the cage of an eccentric zoo keeper? Through Azar's visionary dreams and the crazy adventures of Jack the Adventurer we enter the amazing world of the rainforest. A magical story of fantasy and adventure where facts, fun and wonderment are brought together through delightful puppetry and original music. Suitable for ages five and above. All tickets £5.
