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Theatre Review: Father Brown

Classic thriller fun with the popular priest

Theatre Review: Love From a Stranger

Ian C Douglas went to see Agatha Christie’s Love From A Stranger at the Theatre Royal…

Theatre Review: Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

More than just a nostalgia fest: we review The Buddy Holly Story at Theatre Royal Concert Hall

Overheard in Notts July 2023

What you been chatting this month?

Festivals, Pride and Outdoor Theatre - Here’s What’s On In Nottingham This Week 24 July - 30 July

The summer is in full swing, even if the weather isn't getting it, and this week there's some excellent events to look forward to. Time to get out and about and enjoy some of Nottingham's best.

Theatre Review: Twelfth Night

Kevin Stanley reviews an outdoor performance of Twelfth Night...

Theatre Review: Much Ado About Nothing

Nottingham's very own Shakespeare in the park, and the embankment, and... 

Take Part in a Pioneering Study Exploring Boosting Homegrown Food in Notts

Nottinghamshire is looking at developing a county-wide Farmstart programme, to nurture a new generation of nature-based and community-driven food producers in Nottinghamshire and provide healthy, local food for all. Whether you want to grow it, sell it, or just eat it, you can get involved.

We Chat to Barcelona’s Echoes in Smoke Ahead of Their Debut Notts Gig at Rough Trade

This month, Barcelona-based trio Echoes in Smoke make their debut appearance in Nottingham, as part of a whistle-stop mini tour of the UK. Ahead of their Nottingham Rough Trade show, which will take place on 14 July, Phil Taylor spoke to Anastasia (vocals, bass), Pat (guitars, synths) and Jose (drums, synths and programming)...

Overheard in Notts

Do you have a Gregg's sugar daddy?

Theatre Review: Disney’s Winnie the Pooh

Masterfully brought to life by incredible puppetry

YARD Outernational: The Notts Dealers of Fashion Books, Zines and Art That You Need on Your Radar

We sit down with YARD Outernational, the Notts-based dealers of fashion books, zines, art, and printed merch, to hear all about how the project has evolved since its creation in 2020… 

Theatre Review: Strictly Ballroom

The cult Aussie ballroom dancing love story takes to the floor

Left Magpie: June 2023

After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Notts County FC column is back with reflections on that win at Wembley, being back in the football league, signing David McGoldrick, losing Ruben Rodrigues and... erm Josh Wink.

Notts Filmmakers Michael and Rafe Bird Discuss Genre-Bending Short Spooky Bastard

We chat to the brothers about their fantastic, subversive film...

Theatre Review: Annie at Theatre Royal Nottingham

A Podcast Producer in Notts

Most of us have listened to a podcast or two (thousand) at this point, but how are they put together? We find out from a behind-the-scenes expert…

We Catch Up With Matt Davies-Adams, Notts-Based Host of the Straight Outta Cobham Podcast

The path from Nottingham to Chelsea is hardly a well-trodden one - yet that’s exactly the route that Matt Davies-Adams, commentator for Chelsea TV and host of the Straight Outta Cobham podcast, has taken. We hear from the Forest fan about what it’s like covering the modern form of the beautiful game, especially with a focus on a team that’s not your own… 

Theatre Review: Macbeth at the Playhouse

Kevin Stanley reviews a wildly different take on the Scottish play…

Meet the man behind the unique take on Macbeth at the Playhouse

Ian C Douglas interviews Henry Maynard, Artistic Director at Flabbergast, the radical theatre company appearing at the Playhouse...

Meet New Perspectives, the Notts Touring Company Making Theatre Accessible for All

Taking the magic of the stage far and wide, New Perspectives is Nottingham’s touring theatre company - with the aim of sharing stories with all. We catch up with Angharad Jones, Sally Anne Tye, and Jayne Williams to talk about their recent productions, equality in theatre, and helping the community find their creativity…

Find Out How Nottingham Playhouse Are Working With Ramps on the Moon to Improve Inclusivity in Theatre

Part of an ongoing project with Ramps on the Moon, Nottingham Playhouse hired theatre designer and maker Nikki Charlesworth as an Agent for Change - a position designed to increase inclusivity and accessibility for disabled people in the stage industry. We chat to her about what it means to be a disability-led theatre…

Breakin' Convention: The Boundary-Breaking Hip Hop Event Taking Over the Theatre Royal

Ever heard of Breakin’ Convention? If not, why not? It’s only been around for twenty years, and has changed the theatre industry as we know it. This May, the Convention is returning to the Royal Concert Hall, bringing the finest acts in breaking, popping, locking, and krumping to the historic venue - and giving you a chance to see what all the fuss is about first-hand. Ahead of the exciting event, we chat to Jonzi-D, hip hop legend and the brains behind it all, about street dance, the stage scene, and everything in between… 

Meet Stage Door Keeper Steve Harvey, the Man Who Greets the Stars at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

There’s been a stage door keeper on duty at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal every day since 25 September 1865, providing a warm, friendly welcome to the venue’s staff, members of the public, visiting companies, orchestras, and celebrities alike. Over 150 years since the role first originated, we catch up with the incumbent, Steve Harvey, to learn more about the comings and goings of one of the UK's most successful touring venues…

Theatre Review: And Then There Were None

Becki Crossley reviews And Then There Were None...