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St. Paddy's Day and... unemployed donkeys? Here's what's on this week in Nottingham, 16 - 22 March

Each week in Notts is different, but during the coming week there's set to be a particularly high amount of events that set themselves aside from the norm... here's what's going on... 

Collaborative gaming and the revolutionary epic of a jobless donkey: asses.masses comes to Broadway Cinema

If you’re looking for the ultimate day full of collaborative gaming - you’re in luck - asses.masses is a totally one-of-a-kind experience that has you playing as a herd of unemployed donkeys taking turns to hold the reins as you attempt to get your job back. We sat down with the creators of the experience, Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, to hear their thoughts behind the game…

Theatre Review : I’m Muslamic, Don’t Panik at the Lakeside Arts Theatre

From Bristol to Tehran and back again, Bobak invites the audience on a journey to accept his own heritage, in the face of a hostile western media...

Left Magpie: Jimmy Sirrel, Don Masson and the Anglo Scottish Cup

With Burns Night on the horizon on Sunday 25 January, we invited our regular Notts County, Mansfield Town and Nottingham Forest football columnists to muse on the influence of Scotland in the history of their own clubs. 

Below, Julian McDougall - our Notts County specialist - gives his take... 

Gig review: Don Broco at Motorpoint Arena

With stellar support from Magnolia Park, YONAKA and State Champs, a headline Nottingham Arena show from Don Broco saw a cathartic reminiscence of where they've been - and where they're heading next...

Danny Donnelly on the importance of young carers being seen and heard

Across the UK, millions of unpaid carers face invisibility every day. Statistics prove that three in five adults will become a carer at some point, and two-thirds of young carers receive no support at all. Following his own personal experience as a young carer, Notts local Danny Donnelly set up CreatewithCare, a project using creativity to support the wellbeing of carers, raise awareness, and connect people to local support. He tells us about his journey and work…

Comedian Carl Donnelly previews his new gig at The Squire Performing Arts Centre

TV and radio comedian Carl Donnelly is touring with his first new show in five years. So what kept him so long? It's quite a story and one he shares with Left Lion... 

Hips Don’t Lie: we hear from belly dancer Marija Zinkevica about the upcoming Belly Dance Festival and building connection with the body through dance

After a career in computer science, Marija Zinkevica swapped life behind the screen for days onstage: teaching belly dance in Nottingham and performing in competitions around the world. Ahead of the first Belly Dance Festival at the start of March, we caught up with Marija to hear how this ancient dance can build confidence, community and a deep connection with the body.

Comedy Review: Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe

Nish Kumar returns to the Playhouse and the blade of his wit is sharper than ever...

In photos: Tomás Doncker at Peggy's Skylight

Theatre Review: Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening

The Globelink News team from Channel 4's 1990's newsroom sitcom are back three decades later for an outing on the stage...

We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'

I Don't Want To Share Your Love is the newest release from Nottingham-based A9 Films - Sofia Jones speaks to its screenwriter and director, Alfie Rowley-Stone, all about it…

In Photos: Donny Osmond at Motorpoint Arena

Superstar singer Donny Osmond is touring the UK for the first time in six years and he brought his electrifying Vegas show to the Motorpoint Arena at the start of the tour last weekend...

Donna Humphrey: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...

University Dos and Don’ts: Here’s How to Get the Best Out of Your Student Experience When Meeting New People

One of the best parts about transitioning to university and moving to a brand new city is the opportunity to widen your friendship circle and meet people from all across the country - and even the globe. For lots of people, it can be daunting coming into a brand new environment with expectations created by the likes of social media, trashy teen movies, and older siblings.

But the uncertainty of who you will meet and spend at least the next three years with should be an exciting prospect. During Freshers’ Week, you will end up repeatedly telling people what you’re studying and the name of your childhood pet - and as frustrating as this may get, it will all be worth it, because eventually you will meet the people who you will share this entire experience with.

When settling into a new environment, university included, you have a very simple responsibility to respect everyone that you encounter, even if there is a difference of opinion - whether this is political or religious beliefs, interests and hobbies, attitudes towards drinking alcohol, or different cultural backgrounds. So, we have curated some dos and don’ts that you should keep in mind when you arrive in your new home and meet your new flatmates and friends…

Book Review: Don't Mention The Night

Capturing the music of the 1970s in a very Nottingham way, Dave Belbin's new book Don't Mention the Night is a time capsule of sorts. Our writer Daniel Swann walks us through it...

5 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: Hockley Hustle, Don’t Mention The Night and More

Words with music, words without music - we have it all in Notts...

Film Review: Don’t Worry Darling

Should you be worried by the mixed response to this Harry Styles-starring drama? Absolutely not, writes Sophie Robinson…

Legendary Filmmaker Don Letts on Nottingham, Countercultures and Being in Front of the Camera

Iconic filmmaker, musician and raconteur Don Letts has directed over 300 music videos for a diverse range of artists from The Clash to Bob Marley. Now, the camera is turned on himself in a documentary exploring his career and his relationship with the UK’s punk scene in the seventies. We hear all about the upcoming film, Rebel Dread, ahead of its run at Broadway Cinema...

Film Review: Don't Look Up

Jonah Hill outshines even Leonardo DiCaprio in this incisive satire…