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Film Review: The Old man Movie: Lactopalypse

We take a look at Estonia's latest offering of high octane stop motion comedy...

Gig Review: Circa Waves at Rock City

Benedict Watson saw feel-good indie band Circa Waves make their mark on Nottingham's Rock City...

Gig Review: The Royston Club at Rough Trade

Maddie Dinnage took a trip to Rough Trade to see The Royston Club take to the stage...

NTU Graduate Christian Hewgill Talks All About His Chart-Topping Formula 1 Podcast, The Fast and the Curious

Our Daniela Loffreda sits down with Formula 1 journalist and Nottingham Trent University graduate Christian Hewgill to chat about his chart-topping motorsports podcast, The Fast and the Curious, working with Greg James, and studying in our fair city…

Theatre Review: Annie at Theatre Royal Nottingham

Gig Review: Gengahr at Rough Trade

Following the release of their new album Red Sun Titans, Gengahr embark on a record store tour, stopping off at Nottingham's Rough Trade...

Gig Review: Chvrches at Rock City

After supporting Coldplay in Brazil and kicking off their own headline UK tour, Chvrches stopped off at Rock City where they received a typically enthusiastic Nottingham welcome...

Monstrous Flesh: The Fascinating Film Podcast Diving Into All Things Horror

More popular than ever, horror is big box office business. We love to watch it, we love to hate it, and, above all, we love to talk about it. That’s why there’s no better podcast to listen to right now than Monstrous Flesh - the fortnightly chat that breaks down monstresses on screen. Hosted by film buff Clelia McElroy and folklore expert Megan Kenny, it’s an accessible listen for die-hard horror fans and newbies alike - you simply watch the films and listen along. We catch up with the two co-hosts about how the podcast came into being, collaborating with the local horror community, and learning from your audience…

Theatre Review: Macbeth at the Playhouse

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

Gig Review: Mono at Rescue Rooms

This four-piece Japanese band are known for their sweeping orchestral music combined with incredible guitar moments. With over 20 years in the industry, Mono have created their own unique style in the world of music, which they brought to Rescue Rooms at the end of May...

Film Review: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Miles Morales returns in this hotly-anticipated sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse - but was it worth the wait? 

Gig Review: Swim Deep at Rescue Rooms

Swim Deep came to Rescue Rooms to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of their debut album, Where The Heaven Are We…

Gig Review: Martin Luke Brown at Rough Trade

Following the release of his highly-anticipated debut album damn, look at the view ! Martin Luke Brown took to the stage of Rough Trade for an intimate evening of music and delight...

Review: Dot to Dot Festival Nottingham

This past bank holiday weekend, the annual Dot to Dot Festival took place at various venues across Nottingham. Over 80 acts performed throughout the day, and you would need a TARDIS and a sturdy pair of shoes to see them all. We sent Bassey and Rich Higton down to cover the event...

Gig Review: Sir Chloe at The Bodega

Following the official release of their sophomore album I am the Dog, alt-rock band Sir Chloe take the stage at Nottingham’s Rescue Rooms, promising fans a culmination of tracks new and old...

Gig Review: Calva Louise at The Bodega

After catching Calva Louise on their last visit to Nottingham, supporting Cassyette at Rescue Rooms, there was no way on earth that Izzy Morris was going to be missing their Bodega headliner...

Gig Review: Midge Ure at Rock City

Midge Ure returns to Rock City for the postponed Voices & Visions tour...

Review: Bearded Theory

The four-day event tucked away in the grounds of Catton Hall on the banks of the River Trent in Derbyshire continues to go from strength-to-strength...

Review: Groovebox Festival 2023

Hosted at Nottingham’s iconic Racecourse, Groovebox welcomed a diverse crowd of people from across the UK to see big names including Koven, Turno and Disrupta, and DJs across six stages...

Review: Dot to Dot Festival Bristol

Dot to Dot Festival is a staple in the Nottingham events calendar. But it's also been happening in Bristol for almost as many years as it has here. This year we thought we'd go and see what it's like down South…

Film Review: Reality

Based on a real life event this play adaptation looks at the brutal price of leaking government secrets...

Film Review: Full Time

We take a deep look at a new piece of French social realism...

Film Review: Beau is Afraid

Ari Aster is back with a 179-minute prolific pilgrimage of one man’s attempt to get back home in time for his mother’s funeral...

Gig Review: Chappaqua Wrestling at The Bodega

They may have the coolest band name ever, but did the music live up to it? 

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…