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We Spoke to Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound Ahead of their International Women's Day Set
Sun 03 Mar 2024Sonia Hawkes has been spinning records under the name Stiff Kittens for many years, playing at places like The Angel, The Bodega and Malt Cross. Now she’s joined forces with a host of other female DJs to create the Sisters of Sound collective. We caught up with Sonia ahead of the SoS International Women’s Day event to talk about life on the other side of the decks, buying vinyl, and how she organises her huge record collection.
We Spoke to 'Hedda Gabler' Director Andrew Whittle Ahead of the Premier at Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March
Sat 02 Mar 2024With a fresh adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March, we sat down with director and writer Andrew Whittle, to talk about developing unlikable characters and what it's like getting into directing in his forties.
Preview: Nottingham Authors to Guest at Central Library
Fri 01 Mar 2024The Society of Authors launch a seven-month programme of events for Nottingham’s readers and writers…
The National Holocaust Museum Bring Pop Up Exhibition to Nottingham City Centre
Wed 28 Feb 2024Ahead of bringing their touring exhibition to the city centre this weekend, Sam Cousens, Development Director of North Nottinghamshire’s National Holocaust Museum tells us all about how the timely show will explore the myths and realities of being both British and Jewish.
Theatre Review: Edward Scissorhands
Wed 28 Feb 2024The Theatre Royal hosts this new production of the ballet Edward Scissorhands...
Nottingham Charity raises awareness around domestic violence disclosure with ‘Right to Ask’ scheme
Tue 27 Feb 2024Equation, a Nottingham-based charity working to prevent domestic abuse, has launched a new campaign to raise awareness for the ‘Right to Ask’ domestic violence disclosure scheme.
We Chat to Bill Bailey Before He Brings His Thoughtifier Tour to Nottingham in March
Mon 26 Feb 2024With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill Bailey will be bringing his Thoughtifier tour to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 1 March. We caught up with him to find out more about his comedic timing, the purpose of music, and why wasps desperately need to rebrand their image…
Comedy, Music, Dance and Ethical Fashion: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 26 Feb - 3 March 2024
Sun 25 Feb 2024Whether you fancy being amused with comedy, moved by ballet, inspired by fashion, there's plenty happening in Notts this week!
From Vesta Tilley to Douglas Byng, Learn More About Early History of Nottingham’s Music Halls and the Stars It Created
Sat 24 Feb 2024When it comes to the theatre, Nottingham has no shortage of stages, from the Playhouse to Nonsuch to the Theatre Royal. But we don’t often think of the wonderful history of old music halls and their star performers…
The Name Game: We Find out the Stories Behind Some of Nottingham’s Weird and Wonderful Band Names
Sun 18 Feb 2024Generating names is always a hard task, and when it comes to naming a band, it becomes part of your identity in a strange way. And in Nottingham, it’s safe to say we’ve got some weird and wonderful examples which really do stand out among the crowd. But not only do they stand out, they also generate mind-boggling questions… So, we thought it was time we got some answers. We asked an array of Nottingham bands to tell us the true meaning behind their names. Well, we did tell them they could make something up if they wanted to, actually. So, believe these at your own risk…
From Crude Comedy to Catchy Classics: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week (19-25th Feb, 2024)
Sun 18 Feb 2024Whether you crave getting insulted by up-and-coming comedians, watching your favourite celebrities or even joining a political movement; Here’s our top picks for this week..
The Pastel Project Talk LGBTQ+ Activism, the Trans Community and Aims to Make Nottingham the UK's First Trans Sanctuary City
Sat 17 Feb 2024The Pastel Project is a grassroots activism group seeking to establish Nottingham as the UK's first Trans Sanctuary City. With aims including to improve trans healthcare and improve LGBTQ+ education in schools, this project works towards solidarity and support for the trans community and making Nottingham a safe haven for all trans and gender non-conforming people...
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean Winning Olympic Gold at Nottingham’s National Ice Centre
Tue 13 Feb 2024Nottingham’s National Ice Centre is gearing up for its busiest time of year with thousands of skaters of all ages and abilities set to take to the ice over February half term at the home of Torvill and Dean...
From Wrestling to Climate Action Cinema: Heres Whats On in Nottingham this week 12-18 Feb 2024
Sun 11 Feb 2024Whether you crave the sarcasm of Post-Punk or the catharsis of a good old film, check out our top picks for this week in Nottingham...
Theatre Review: Bluey's Big Play at Theatre Royal
Fri 09 Feb 2024The celebrated Australian cartoon canine family now have their own stage show. But how will the charms of Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli and co transfer over from the small screen to the big stage?
Gig Diary: We Visit Some of Nottingham’s Most Loved Music Venues
Sun 04 Feb 2024In Nottingham, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to live music venues. From the Motorpoint Arena with its capacity of 10,000 to smaller rooms like The Bodega and The Chameleon, we really do have it all. Our Kira O’Boyle set off on a journey, attending as many gigs as possible over a two-week period to decide once and for all which one is her ultimate favourite. Here are her gig diaries…
Dancing, Brewing, Metal, Science and Family Fun: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 5 - 11 Feb 2024
Sun 04 Feb 2024Whether you're into Strictly or science, prefer Evil Scarecrow or children's favourite Little Bluey, check out our top pick of things to do in Nottingham this week...
“Unity” Petition Launches Calling for UK Government to Save Nottingham's "Vital" Services
Wed 31 Jan 2024As Nottingham City Council faces the challenging Section 114 process, and painful cuts, a coalition of local voices have launched a petition they hope the “whole city can get behind"...
We Find out More About The Correction Unit, a Feature Film Made and Set in Nottingham
Tue 30 Jan 2024We find out more about The Correction Unit, a feature film made and set in Nottingham, that issues a stark warning about how, very shortly, AI could potentially be misused in the education of vulnerable young people...
From Light Night to Comedy in the Caves, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 29 January - 4 February
Sun 28 Jan 2024As February arrives, check out what you can do in Notts this week...
We Learn More About Nottingham Hackspace - The Place to Go if You Want to Make Weird and Wonderful Things
Thu 25 Jan 2024Tucked away behind Sneinton Market in a Victorian factory building, Nottingham Hackspace is a place for makers, inventors, tinkerers, crafters, board game enthusiasts, robot designers and, well, anyone who fancies trying their hand at making weird and wonderful things. Set over two floors, the building is home to all manner of machinery and supplies that anyone can access for a monthly membership fee. We went along to speak to members Aaron, Steve and Douglas to chat about the organisation’s history and how people can get involved…
Theatre Review: And Then There Were None at Theatre Royal
Wed 24 Jan 2024A new theatre adaptation of a classic Agatha Christie whodunnit. The original novel is the world's best-selling mystery and with over 100 million copies sold, one of the best-selling books of all time...
Motion for the Ocean: Nottingham City Council Votes to Back Campain Protecting Waterways
Wed 24 Jan 2024Nottingham City Council backs ambitious Motion for the Ocean to protect and improve local rivers and our ocean...
Director Aaron Trinder on His Documentary ‘Free Party: A Folk History’ - Which Features Nottingham's Own DiY Soundsystem
Tue 23 Jan 2024Free Party: A Folk History is a timely DIY indie film that follows the birth of the UK's free party movement from the late eighties and early nineties and the social, political and cultural impact it's had on our present times, with appearances from the founders of Nottingham’s very own DiY Soundsystem - but those of you who were lucky enough to go down to Broadway Cinema’s screening of the film back in November will already know this, of course. Director Aaron Trinder tells us about the process of obtaining footage for the documentary from a time before mobile phones and his own experiences of the free party movement…
We Caught up With Colin Mitchell, Owner of Nottingham’s Oldest Caribbean Supermarket on His Decision to Sell the Business
Tue 16 Jan 2024After almost five decades of selling Caribbean food in Nottingham, family business Mitchell's Supermarket on Alfreton Road is up for sale. We spoke to owner Colin Mitchell about his decision to sell Mitchell’s Supermarket, and what this will mean for the local community...
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