Nottdance

Visual artist and filmmaker Hetain Patel performs his latest work Mathroo Basha (mother tongue in Gujarati), exploring generational change across his Brit-Gujarati family.

Following the passing of first-generation immigrants in his family, Hetain reflects on inheritance, loss, and transformation — responding physically to recorded interviews with women from his family.

A deeply personal work where movement becomes memory, book your tickets: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/event/mathroo-basha/ -now

Visual artist and filmmaker Hetain Patel brings his new work Mathroo Basha (mother tongue in Gujarati) to nottdance 2025.

Following the passing of first-generation family members, Hetain reflects on what is lost and transformed across generations — revisiting rituals rooted in his working-class Brit-Gujarati upbringing.

Responding physically to audio recordings of women in his family speaking about inheritance, loss and the future, Mathroo Basha becomes an intimate meditation on identity, language and change.

🕓 7pm
📍 Lakeside Arts
🎧 Performed in English and Gujarati
🎟️ £10 - book here: https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/book-online/135401/

Make your own multi-sensory journey through Stretch, an interactive installation by Sophia Clist with Nick Burge.

A wall of hundreds of elastic strands stretches across the space, creating a living, breathing sound sculpture. Stretch invites you to touch, move, and explore — discovering its capacity to transform and be transformed.

With live improvisations by Jane Mason and Theo Jackson Clist, this evolving artwork blends sculpture, sound, and performance.

🕙 10am–5pm
🎭 Performance times: 10am, 12pm & 3pm
📍 St Mary's Church
Free, booking required - https://bit.ly/4oRhk9t

GuestHouse Projects brings The Show for Young Men to nottdance 2025!

This funny and tender contemporary dance performance uses humour, risky physical duets and heartfelt choreography to poetically explore the complexities of modern-day masculinity.

Directed by Eoin McKenzie and co-created with Robbie Synge and young performer Alfie, the work challenges outdated traditions of manhood — celebrating care, friendship and vulnerability between boys and men.

🕓 10.30am & 1.30pm
📍 Nottingham Contemporary
🎟️ £5/£2.50 (conc.) - book here: http://bit.ly/4nlu1bp

🔥 There’s still time to grab your tickets for this oh so spicey performance! 🔥

Nottdance 2025 has kicked off and next week we have some 'Spicey' action!

We’re thrilled to welcome acclaimed Canadian artist Alexandra 'Spicey' Landé, who’s bringing her bold, high-energy new work, Mōnad, to the stage.

💥 Expect iconic Hip-Hop dance, powerful movement, and a live performance by MC Jai Nitai Lotus – all woven into a raw, philosophical journey through time, space, and identity.

This is will be an experience for visitors that explores how we live, transform, and connect.

🎟️ Tickets are going fast! Head to the link below to book now via FABRIC: https://www.nottinghamcontemporary.org/whats-on/nottdance-m-nad-by-alexandra-spicey-lande-with-mc-jai-nitai-lotus/

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Director Eoin McKenzie on Masculinity, Role Models and The Show for Young Men Glasgow-based theatre producer and director Eoin McKenzie’s The Show for Young Men – a GuestHouse Projects production – which comes to Nottdance in November as part of a national tour, uses dance to explore the friendship between a man and a boy. We chatted to McKenzie, who delves into the cre...

Dance artist and choreogrpaher Lucy Suggate speaks to LeftLion Magazine Nottingham for Artworks. See Tender Stones at this year's festival on Wed 8 October at Nottingham Contemporary

https://2025festival.nottdance.com/event/tender-stones-by-lucy-suggate-with-cool-company/

Artworks: Lucy Suggate and Tender Stones For this month’s Artworks, we speak to dance artist and choreographer Lucy Suggate about her work Tender Stones, which will be performed this month as part of the 2025 nottdance Festival.

📖✨ The nottdance 2025 brochure is here!

Dive into the full programme, explore what’s on, and start planning your festival journey. From thought-provoking performances to playful encounters, workshops and conversations — the brochure is your guide to asking what can dance be?

💻 View the digital brochure now: https://bit.ly/42jMCN0
Image: Rinse by Amrita Hepi. Credit: Zan Wimberley

🎭 Could your living room become a stage?
We’re on the lookout for Nottingham hosts to open their homes this October for a powerful, intimate performance exploring hospitality, care and belonging.

We Move in Close Circles by Orley Quick, Sam Pardes & Salamèche is part of and it's coming to people’s homes in Nottingham on Thu 16, Fri 17 or Sat 18 October.

🏠 No home is too big or small, the performance adapts to your space, and as a host, you’ll receive a £100 honorarium.

Want to know more before saying yes? Join the artists for an informal tea & cake drop-in:

🍰 Thursday 14 August, 6.30–7.15pm
☕ Friday 15 August, 12.30–1.15pm
📍 FABRIC Space 2

📧 Can’t make it? Email [email protected] to ask questions or register your interest by 27 August.
🔗 More info & booking here: https://bit.ly/3HlFybt

💃 Have you danced in Nottingham?
Whether you're a lifelong mover or danced once at school, we want to hear from you!

As part of Nottdance 2025, you’re invited to share your stories and join The Nottingham Ensemble — a powerful celebration of dance, memory and community.

✨ No experience needed
🎶 Work with director Alan Lyddiard, choreographer Tamara McLorg & a live musician
📅 Key dates: Oct 12, 19, 24 & 25
💸 5 x £250 bursaries available

There are lots of ways to take part, from daily creative sessions to performing live or contributing via video.

👉 Sign up by Mon 6 October
🔗 Full info and how to apply in bio: https://bit.ly/3TjtmKE