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Lust: “Lust Is Not a Wholly Undesirable Feeling or Experience” Why the Principle of 'Lust' Has Been Misunderstood for Too Long
Sun 07 Nov 2021Historically, the word lust has been plagued with negative connotations, weaponised as it has been to condemn an emotion that, within a safe and consensual setting, is ultimately healthy. But it’s time, writes Amelia Flanagan, for the word to be recontextualised...
The Wolfpack Project: Founder Damien Reynolds on Tackling Loneliness in People aged 16-35
Wed 29 Sept 2021Founded by Damien Reynolds during the pandemic, The Wolfpack Project are dedicated to tackling loneliness in people from ages 16-35. The charity supports young people in Nottingham with their mental health, and aims to break the stigma for young people experiencing loneliness…
Liam Bailey on His Career Highlights, Collaborating With Leon Michaels and Taking Long London Walks
Wed 08 Sept 2021Released towards the end of 2020, Liam Bailey’s genre-crossing album Ekundayo has been reworked by prominent New York producer Leon Michaels, founder of Big Crown Records. The result? Ekundayo Inversions, a dub/soul/reggae crossover that showcases Bailey’s silky-smooth voice like never before...
Scalarama X: The Month-Long Celebration of Cinema Ready to Take Over Notts this Month
Wed 01 Sept 2021After a hiatus owing to that-which-shall-not-be-named, Scalarama Nottingham is back with a bang. The nationwide, volunteer-led month-long celebration of cinema encourages communities to come together to share their love of films in usual and unusual settings. With 2021 marking the tenth anniversary of the festival, we run down what Notts cinephiles can expect from Scalarama Nottingham 2021…
Meet Huw Longman, The Brain Behind Simpsons-Themed Vegan Deli No Homers
Fri 20 Aug 2021The brainchild of Simpsons fanatic Huw Longman, Notts-based vegan meat specialists No Homers combine his love of all things Springfield with his knowledge of food - specifically Irish deli meat. Self-described ‘seitanists’ (referencing the wheat gluten, seitan, which forms the basis of faux meat), No Homers supply the likes of Prickly Pear, Deli Llama and plenty of other local eateries, firmly establishing themselves as an essential cog in the machine of the Notts vegan community. We caught up with Huw to find out more...
Review: Cauldron Born: How Long I Have Thirsted to be a God Among Men
Thu 01 Jul 2021We take a look at Amelia Seren Roberts' latest work, on display at Surface Gallery...
The Loneliness of the Lockdown Runner: Reimagining Sillitoe During Covid
Thu 25 Feb 2021On the event of Sir Tom Courtenay's 84th birthday, Dawn of the Unread's James Walker has re-written The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner in the time of COVID. His take on Alan Sillitoe's classic work, re-titled as The Loneliness of the Lockdown Runner, is being launched on Twitter today at 5pm...
Tim Bryn Smith on TAWN-19, The Actors Workshop Nottingham's new, socially-distanced film
Fri 27 Nov 2020Our Screen Co-Editor George White speaks to Tim Bryn Smith, founder of The Actors Workshop Nottingham, about their new, socially-distanced film, TAWN-19...
Theatre Royal Is Staging a Socially-Distanced Sleeping Beauty This Christmas
Tue 17 Nov 2020To them, to you...
Penny Lane's Take a Pitcher It Will Last Longer Sangria Recipe
Thu 23 Jul 2020We may not be able to hog the 2p machines at Penny Lane on Fletcher Gate right now, but luckily you can mix up your own pitcher of their Sangria at home. It’s perfect for afternoon drinking in the sunshine, and – if you close your eyes really hard – you can try and imagine being on a Spanish beach instead of being in your back garden…
Are Socially Distanced Raves the Future of Nottingham Nightlife?
Mon 13 Jul 2020This month, despite Nottingham’s bars and pubs reopening, the city’s nightclubs as we know them remain shut. Fortunately for all of the dancefloor addicts out there, some folks are coming up with a solution. Eileen Pegg speaks with promoters to understand what clubbing might look like in the current climate...
Streaming from a Distance: George Gretton Interview
Thu 25 Jun 2020The local musician has been busy in his bedroom studio finishing his latest EP, soon to be released to the world. When Alanah Kholsa caught up with George, ‘streaming’ was the order of the day, as she learned about his virtual gigs and his latest single, Slipstream.
A Long Engagement: Contemporary Abstract Art at Backlit Gallery
Mon 04 Nov 2019This new exhibition celebrates the work of seven artists, featuring a range of abstract art which varies freely in theme, tone and technique. A playfully experimental vibe informs the work and is evidence of the artistic boundaries these individuals have challenged. Seven artists brought together with Backlit Director Mathew Chesney, in a democratic and collaborative collective.
Game of Thrones Review: Season 8, Episode 3 - The Long Night
Mon 29 Apr 2019Winter came for our heroes at Winterfell in an intense, claustrophobic battle that will leave you watching from the edge of the wall...
Nina Smith on Her Long-Awaited Debut Album White Feather
Thu 08 Nov 2018After years of writing and recording, Nina Smith is releasing her long-awaited debut album, White Feather. Slick and beautifully produced by Yoad Nevo (Sia, Goldfrapp), the record is emotional, with classic r’n’b sprinkled throughout for good measure. We grabbed Nina for a chat and a congratulations…
Theatre Review: Rebus - Long Shadows
Wed 24 Oct 2018The past comes to haunt the Scottish detective in his retirement
Button Poetry Video Contest Runner-Up Jasmine Gardosi Headlines Poetry is Dead Good on Tuesday
Fri 15 Jun 2018Back in 2015, she won the Poetry is Dead Good Mix it up Midlands Slam, now she's bossing it on the Button Poetry YouTube Channel as one of the first Midlands poets to feature. This Tuesday, she headlines Poetry is Dead Good before the event breaks for the summer. Check out her poem, Raise Your Hand, here...
Review: 100 Years On... The Long Road to Gender Equality Event
Fri 09 Mar 2018Centenary Cities Nottingham is a city-wide partnership celebrating 100 years since British women were first granted the vote. This event saw women from all over Notts come together to discuss gender equality...
Notes from the Middle Kingdom: An Asymmetrical Blade Runner looks for temp work in Nottingham
Tue 05 Dec 2017Finding work is tough, ain't it? Signing on at the job centre is a pain and there just aren't enough coffee shops in town to support all of us. Thankfully our wandering prodigal son James Kramer is here to give you some sure-fire tips to get yourself into the weird world of employment in Beijing.
Film Review: Blade Runner 2049
Mon 09 Oct 201735 years after Blade Runner was released, Harrison Ford is back as Rick Deckard. We went to see if it was worth the wait...
Theatre Review: M¡longa
Sat 10 Jun 2017A tango dance party, where friends or total strangers go to experience the joy and intimacy of tango
Love and Longing in Sarif's The World Unseen
Fri 12 May 2017Nottingham Trent University's Re:Vision series welcomed author and filmmaker Shamim Sarif to the Broadway on Wednesday 10 May to watch and talk about her novel and film The World Unseen. Sue Barsby went down to hear the author's thoughts on the book, and the importance of love in a time of segregation.
Max Cooper Talks Playing All Night Long for Wigflex at The Brickworks
Thu 02 Mar 2017Having been active on the electronic music scene for over ten years, Max Cooper is bringing his refined musical experience to The Brickworks this weekend as part of Wigflex. We put a few questions to the absolute don ahead of his all-night-long set on Saturday…
Theatre Review: Reduced Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare's Long Lost Play
Mon 13 Feb 2017A proper funny play that made Shakespeare to all. That's what we like to see...
Josie Long
Tue 03 Mar 2015"When I found out I was playing the venue where Jeanie Finlay's Panto was set, I was really happy"