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Fat Freddy's Drop - Based On A True Story 21st Anniversary Tour 2026

The story behind forward thinking Notts menswear brand Sauce & Brown

Fashion editor Addie Kenogbon-Harley catches up with Anthony Wallis, co-owner of Nottinghamshire independent menswear brand Sauce & Brown, to find out how their Annesley Woodhouse shop and ‘one of one hundred’ ethos is helping men break the mould without breaking the bank.

The Story So Far

Q&A SIDES FT BADLY DRAWN BOY ACOUSTIC AND IN CONVERSATION WITH CHRIS HAWKINS

Laid bare: James bassist Jim Glennie talks the story of the band before their Motorpoint show

Plenty of legendary bands have come out of Manchester but James are one of the most enduring. Through four decades the group have continued to evolve – delivering iconic indie anthems like Sit Down, She’s a Star and Laid – alongside their famously unpredictable live performances.

They’re playing Motorpoint Arena this month, as part of a UK tour in support of their new Definitive Best Of collection – in advance bassist and founding member Jim Glennie looks back on the story of the band… 

Northern Ballet presents Gentleman Jack; the extraordinary story of Anne Lister

This year, the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet Gentleman Jack, is set to captivate audiences as part of a nationwide tour, with performances at Nottingham's Theatre Royal from 13-16 May...

Rhinestone Cowboy: the Glen Campbell Story

Theatre Review: Kiss Me Kate by the West Bridgford Operatic Society at the Squire Performing Arts Centre

The West Bridgford Operatic Society puts on Kiss Me Kate, Cole Porter's famed musical that juggles a play within a play. Ambitious stuff. So how did they do...  

Gig review: Westside Cowboy at The Bodega, with Pict

Westside Cowboy are currently one of the most exciting and well talked-about bands in the UK. Expectations for their visit to The Bodega were high - and we weren't left disappointed...

Castle Story Builders

Sai Masud on facilitating Tenx9: a storytelling event at Broadway Cinema

Branching off from a unique event in Belfast, Tenx9 Nottingham sees nine local people tell ten minute stories about their lives in the atmospheric surrounds of Broadway Cinema. The next instalment of the event is in January, so we heard more about it from facilitator Sai Masud.

All is wells: a story of community planting in St Ann's

Pondering what’s giving him the positive feels going into 2026, our Environment Editor takes a walk (or more likely a cycle or skate) down St Ann’s Well to tell a small but inspirational tale of hope.

A Christmas Ghost Story and Lecture at the Peoples' Hall

Roller Derby Triple Header

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Interactive Storytelling Workshop

Ersatz Natterjack: Spontaneous Storytelling Man-machine at Nottingham Comedy Festival 2025

Ghost Story Walks In Sherwood Forest

Ghost Story Walks In Sherwood Forest

Carnival themed bingo, West End rock n roll and the Comedy Festival: here's what's on this week 27 October-2 November 2025

If you fancy starting Halloween off with clowns and digits or perhaps you're in the mood for some punk rock tickets, we've got you covered! Themed bingo or concert what will you choose, either way there's most definitely something for you.

Which side are you on? Talking to an infiltrator of far right protests

Roundabouts, flags, boats and protests… Recent months have been fraught in the UK, with the political divide seeming at an all time high. But taking things offline and onto the street, how do we begin to resolve the tensions that are threatening our democracy and sense of cooperation? Matteo D’Alesio spoke to a protest infiltrator whose aim it is to find out what is truly at the heart of the rise in far-right political action…

Jazz Steps Live at the Libraries: Stuart Mccallum

Trip Western

Just the Tonic Comedy Club Special with Seann Walsh - West Bridgford

Derek Jacobi, dark storytelling, beautiful photography, music, theatre and more: Here's what's on this week: 29 September - 5 October

The nights are rolling in, so time to book in some cosy evenings of storytelling or indulge in some beautiful photography. Here's what's on in Notts this week...