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The Thompsons on St Ann's Allotments, singing and summer 2026
Mon 31 Aug 2026Our latest chat with Nottingham's most opinionated grocers.
The Route to Cappyness: Notts filmmaker Sharon Walia on her brand new documentary
Sat 22 Aug 2026Nottingham filmmaker Sharon Walia’s work has covered a variety of topics – from guinea pigs to refugees. With her newest documentary, The Route to Cappyness, she looks at how the world’s largest rodent could be the key to positivity across the globe, from Brazil and Japan to the USA and Wheelgate Park. We spoke to Sharon about why the capybara is important, how she made the film, and her travels across the UK, USA, Brazil, and Japan.
The Classic Thriller Season Returns to Theatre Royal Nottingham
Wed 05 Aug 2026The Classic Thriller Season is a long-running annual summer repertory tradition at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, featuring live stage performances of comedy murder mysteries and psychological thrillers. It's back this month with three plays that will offer your annual quota of puzzles and adrenalin rushes...
Art, gigs, Bowie, European parties, and family festivals Here's what's on this week in Nottingham Monday 3 - Sunday 9 August
Sun 02 Aug 2026There's lots happening this week to kick off August's event schedule, from European parties to family festivals and events - here's our top picks...
Nottingham hyperpop artist EMiDORA on her brand new EP
Sat 01 Aug 2026Described as Nottingham's answer to Charli XCX, hyperpop sensation Emily Baldwin – AKA EMiDORA – has been quickly making a name for herself on the local circuit. Having just released her long-awaited debut EP, Haunted By The Outside, Emily sat down with us to discuss the creative journey to making the project.
The Thompsons on the World Cup and Maid Marian
Wed 29 Jul 2026Nottingham's most opinionated greengrocers discuss the World Cup, statues and Noel Coward...
Jazz and archeological finds: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 27 July - 2 August
Sun 26 Jul 2026This week in Notts is, like usual, another great one. If you fancy a mix of live music (either jazz or emo, up to you) Peggy's Skylight and Rescue Rooms both have gigs waiting in the wings. But if you've got young ones to entertain then Lakeside Arts has you covered. Here's what's happening...
Theatre review: Alice In Wonderland by Niche Artefact
Mon 20 Jul 2026We peaked through the looking-glass at Revolution de Cuba for an evening of art, theatre and expression with Niche Artefact's fabulously captivating Alice in Wonderland themed stage show and exhibition...
Notts Pride, immersive theatre shows and great sporting events: here's what's on in Nottingham this week: events 20 July - 26 July
Sun 19 Jul 2026This week in Notts is just as vibrant as the last. If you're still not ready to say goodbye to the summer festivals, Boho Festival might be your solution. Or maybe you're looking for a change of pace? Whether it's an immersive theatre show at People's Hall, sporting events to get your adrenaline pumping, live music and more, here's what Nottingham has to offer this week...
Theatre Review: The Market Deeping Model Railway Club at Nottingham Playhouse
Mon 13 Jul 2026The third of Nottingham Playhouse's new season by local playwrights is a charming production, written by William Ivory. It focuses on a group of seven men (and one woman) who bond and overcome personal traumas by exhibiting model railways...
Splendour Festival's last hurrah, musicals, ballet and immersive art experiences: here's what's on in Notts this week: events 13 July - 19 July
Sun 12 Jul 2026This week is one for the books, including Splendour Festival celebrating their final weekend, Beyond Monet & Beyond Van Gogh, a convention for hit sci-fi sitcom Red Dwarf, and events for theatre, music and ballet fans alike.
LeftLion Interviews Podcast #19: Selina Mosinski (AKA Charity Shop Sue) and Matt Chesney of Backlit Studios on Selina’s new Edinburgh Fringe show Puss in Boots: a Working Class Fairytale
Fri 10 Jul 2026This episode we are joined by Selina Mosinski (AKA Charity Shop Sue) and Matt Chesney of Backlit Studios to talk about Selina’s new Edinburgh Fringe show Puss in Boots: a Working Class Fairytale.
Theatre Review: Dyke Systems Ltd by Fag Packet at the Nottingham Playhouse
Fri 10 Jul 2026This award-winning theatre double act come to Nottingham with a comedy show that is part queer fever dream and part corporate seminar, and much more...
Punk, sustainability, physical theatre and opera on screen: here's what's on in Notts this week: events 6 - 12 July
Sun 05 Jul 2026We've got quite the variety of events happening this week, from opera on screen and DIY punk gigs with Bad Milk Blood Robot to theatre infused with circus skills. Here's our top picks...
The Thompsons on wrestling at Victoria Lesiure Centre, local restaurants, and poetry
Tue 30 Jun 2026Our latest chat with Nottingham's most opinionated grocers....
Nottingham Puppet Festival, music at the waterfront, film quiz, and history made fun: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 29 June - 5 July
Sun 28 Jun 2026This week our list of things to look out for this week includes the Nottingham Puppet Festival, Waterfront music festival, a walk down memory lane with events for music, film, and the sewing history in prisons.
Theatre Review: The Spy Who Came in from the Cold at Theatre Royal
Thu 25 Jun 2026A new play, based on a classic novel by British author John le Carré, is showing at Nottingham's Theatre Royal starring TV actor Ralf Little as a weary 1960s MI5 agent...
Theatre Review: Smoke at Nottingham Playhouse
SMOKE is a new play from acclaimed queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory whose work has appeared in the West End and internationally. Award-winning filmmaker Campbell X directs...
International movements, queer events, and classic film & music : Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 22 - 28 June
Sun 21 Jun 2026The next week in Nottingham is jam-packed with events catering to all - including a play uplifting hidden voices in our community, two documentary screenings about critical movements, and a night of gothic drag bingo at Rough Trade. Here's our full list of things we'd recommend getting involved in.