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We Hear All About Hart of the Wood, the Immersive Event That Highlighted the Importance of the Country’s Magical Woodlands
Thu 07 Jul 2022Wanting to promote the importance of protecting our environment without giving out lectures, Nottingham artist Benjamin Wigley decided to emphasise the magic of our woodlands through more immersive, enchanting means. And so, at the National Trust’s Comer Woods, he put together an engaging event like no other. Our Environment Editor hears all about it…
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Exhibition Review: 'The Magical Four' at Fletcher Gate Art Gallery
Fri 29 Apr 2022'The Magical Four', a group show currently on display at Fletcher Gate Art Gallery, offers a look at the works of four painters, each with their own unique style.
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We Explore the Rise of Magic Practices in Nottingham, From Wicca to Paganism
Sat 23 Apr 2022From the success of cult classic films like The Craft and Sabrina The Teenage Witch, to modern flicks like The Love Witch, our media suggests we’re thoroughly intrigued by magic, and those practising it. But, aside from campy movies, what do you actually know about witchcraft, Wicca and Paganism? On a mission to find out more, our writers George White and Lizzy O’Riordan joined together to learn about the history of witchcraft and how it’s practised in the modern day. Talking to Dr Thomas Waters about the persecutions of the past, and magic shop owner Soroya Cordery about the thriving present, they discover why the practice holds such a powerful grasp on our zeitgeist…
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The Thompsons on Croquet, TV Magicians and The Commodore
Fri 22 Apr 2022Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers on...
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Inside Little Bricks, the Cosy Notts Restaurant Offering an Eclectic Mix of Food and Drink
Sat 16 Apr 2022Emilie Mendham heads to Derby Road to check out Little Bricks, the restaurant offering a unique blend of the freshest meals, desserts and wines that our fine city has to offer…
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The Fascinating History of the Nottingham Guild of Magicians
Wed 13 Apr 2022From performing at office parties and weddings to selling out shows on the West End, this city’s magicians bring joy and blow minds across the UK and beyond - no small part thanks to the guidance and support of The Nottingham Guild of Magicians, our answer to the Magic Circle. We take a look back at its decades-spanning history, and dive into its future plans with President Andrew Morrison…
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Meet Rehannah Mian, the Notts Podcast Host Diving Into the Darker Side of Fairy Tales
Fri 08 Apr 2022Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty. Since they first arrived, these fairy tales have endured as childhood staples, shaping our first sense of right and wrong. But how often do we hear the original stories - the more gruesome and grisly iterations that don’t make it to Disney's final cut? Inspired by this month's magic theme, we catch up with Nottingham author and presenter Rehannah Mian about her podcast Magical Storybook, and why she’s bringing traditional fairy tales back to the present day…
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Nadia on... the Magic of Football
Mon 04 Apr 2022Regular columnist and Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome shares her thoughts on the magic of football and Nottingham Forest's impressive FA Cup run...
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We Chat to Jocelyn Prah, Star of Hit Stage Show Magic Goes Wrong
Fri 01 Apr 2022When two of the biggest names in the magic, Penn and Teller, team up with Mischief Theatre, one the one of the most impressive success stories in recent theatre history, you know the results are going to be impressive. Enter Magic Goes Wrong, the part-comedy, part-show, part-magic show that’s blown audiences away up and down the country since going on tour last August. As the show enters the home straight of its tour with a visit to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal this month, we catch up with cast member Jocelyn Prah to find out exactly what to expect…
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Theatre Review: Magic Goes Wrong
Wed 30 Mar 2022Ashley Carter headed down to the Theatre Royal to enjoy Magic Goes Wrong, the farcical touring show from Mischief Theatre and Penn and Teller...
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Review: A Musical Family Christmas with the Kanneh-Masons
Wed 22 Dec 2021The Kanneh-Masons reunite on BBC Two this Christmas Day for some festive family time…
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Film Review: A Boy Called Christmas
Tue 21 Dec 2021This Sky Cinema original is a charming and pleasant watch, but filled with the all-too-familiar Christmas movie themes and cliches…
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An Indisputable List of the Best Christmas Films Ever
Thu 09 Dec 2021Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good fight... over which festive film is the best of all time...
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Review: Christmas at Wollaton
Thu 09 Dec 2021As Christmas approaches you might be wondering what to do this month to treat your loved ones to something special. Our Natalie Owen had the pleasure of photographing Christmas at Wollaton this year, an electric light trail that does not disappoint...
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Thompsons on Christmas Day, Games and Presents
Fri 03 Dec 2021Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
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Shop Local This Christmas - 24 Notts Independents to Inspire your Present Shopping
Wed 01 Dec 2021It's the return of LeftLion's annual gift guide, in collaboration with Independent Nottingham, brought to you by Nottingham BID. Read on to find 24 of the best independent Notts spots to get your thoughtful, locally sourced gifts this Christmas...
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Mission Christmas: Behind the Largest Christmas Toy Appeal in the UK
Wed 01 Dec 2021The largest Christmas toy appeal in the UK, Mission Christmas, is an annual campaign run by Cash for Kids and supported by Gem Radio ensuring thousands of children receive gifts at Christmas…
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Theatre Review: A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story
Thu 04 Nov 2021After a year of covid-related delays Mark Gatiss' adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal classic is finally here...
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