Five events for those who just can’t wait for the Investec Ashes Test at Trent Bridge:

1. Historical tour of Nottingham’s Caves and Galleries of Justice. Nottingham Playhouse, 10-14 July. Receive a 20% discount off entry to their Sheriff of Nottingham actor-led daytime tours. Just present your Ashes ticket at the door to qualify for the discount. Visit galleriesofjustice.org.uk and cityofcaves.com for more information. This offer is only valid for 10th-14th July 2013. Only one discount is available for person. Ashes ticket must be produced on arrival.

2. The Ashes. Nottingham Playhouse, 27 June – 6 July.

Michael Pinchbeck’s play tells the story of legendary Ashes bowler Harold Larwood, the spearhead of England’s legendary bodyline bowling attack. Tickets £7.50 – £27. Call 0115 9419419 or visit nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

3. Pre-Ashes dinner hosted by Jonathan Agnew, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd and Glenn McGrath. Trent Bridge, Monday 8 July.
Test Match Special host Jonathan Agnew poses the questions to esteemed pundits from either side of the equator. Tickets £102. Call 0844 8118712 or visit trentbridge.co.uk

4. An evening with Boycott and Aggers. Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Thursday 4 July.
Never scared of a controversial opinion, Geoff Boycott is perfectly placed to explore the cast of characters involved in Ashes series of yesteryear and present day. Tickets £21. Visit trch.co.uk

5. Notts Outlaws v Leicestershire Foxes Friend Life t20. Trent Bridge, Friday 28 June.
Put some colour in your cricket as the Outlaws begin their t20 campaign at home to the Foxes. Standout performers such as England duo Alex Hales and Michael Lumb alongside captain David Hussey will give the line-up a lot of power in the shortest format.