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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.
Warp drive: visiting Warp Miniatures, Sneinton Market's own fantasy wargaming haven
Sat 15 Aug 2026Nottingham company Games Workshop and its ‘Warhammer’ brand of science fiction and fantasy miniatures have become part of our city’s cultural makeup. But just as every giant planet tends to have moons, a group of smaller stores orbit it, comprising what’s often called the UK’s ‘Lead Belt’. Sneinton Market’s Warp Miniatures, run by Alex and Wingshan Huntley, is one such business.
The wondrous world of Ruby D’Woo: meeting Nottingham’s own burlesque and cabaret star
Fri 14 Aug 2026From workshop classes in Haus of Ruby D’Woo, to hosting top-notch live burlesque and cabaret shows across the county, Ruby D’Woo is Nottingham's award-winning burlesque and cabaret artist. Ahead of the Cosy Cabaret coming up next month, she tells us what brought her to the burlesque stage, how she crafts performances, and why burlesque has become a journey of self-expression, confidence, and empowerment for so many…
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...
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.
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.
Plays, classic films, and gigs in association with LeftLion: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 15 - 21 June
Sun 14 Jun 2026There's a lot to do this week in Nottingham, with a classic film shown in 35mm at the Savoy and local institution the Television Workshop showcasing a play about Notts County FC, among other options. Here's a few things we think are worth doing.
John Blanche 1948-2026
Fri 12 Jun 2026It is with sadness that we report the passing of legendary illustrator and Games Workshop Art Director John Blanche, who died on Monday 1 June at the age of 77...
Film review: The Last Spy
Fri 29 May 2026Katherina Otto-Bernstein’s insightful documentary ‘The Last Spy’ delves into the life of Peter Sichel, a German-born Jew who served in the United States’ secret service throughout the aftermath of Nazi occupation and throughout the Cold War.
Film review: Surrender to It
Tue 26 May 2026From the creative mind of the Midlands’ own Nottingham Television Workshop comes Tim Bryn Smith’s latest feature film, Surrender to It. This compelling narrative weaves together a journey of adventure, the pain of loss, and the enduring power of friendship.
Film review: The Devil Wears Prada 2
Mon 25 May 2026Strike a pose, your favourite iconic quartet has strutted back onto our screens after twenty years, ready to fulfil fans with their charm, ambition, and cerulean clothes. The Devil Wears Prada 2, directed by David Frankel, has officially hit UK cinemas and here’s what to expect…
Classical concert review: Warsaw Philharmonic with Krzysztof Urbański at the Royal Concert Hall
Thu 21 May 2026The Warsaw Philharmonic brings a night of Polish and Austro-German composers to Nottingham...
Buy: Three Left Lions 2026 World Cup T-shirt
Tue 12 May 2026Rep Nottingham while you watch the World Cup 2026! Our iconic three left lion’s t-shirts are back this summer, with a new range of colours and sizes...
Boo the bad guy: the wacky cinematic world of local promoter Will Bailey
Mon 04 May 2026Will Bailey is a Nottingham film and events promoter, producing just about anything you could imagine (and a few things which only he could imagine), from Stars In Their Eyes all-dayers to so-bad-it’s-good movies screened at the Notts Bad Movie Club. His latest venture – Boo the Bad Guy – is a new multi-activity celebration of cult cinema, taking place in multiple venues which, more often than not, aren’t cinemas. He tells us more about it, while also reminiscing on past moments of movie magic he’s brought to Notts…
Book Review: The History Boys Part II by David Marples
Thu 30 Apr 2026Gareth Watts takes a leaf through a new book by Dave Marples' new book about more great goals seen at the World Famous City Ground...
Art works: tarot creator Kerry Ward
Wed 22 Apr 2026For this month’s Art Works, tarot creator Kerry Ward shares her Light in the Dark tarot deck, which was inspired by her family’s mining history.
Why Nottingham could be the UK’s next indie film city
Tue 21 Apr 2026Last month, we were lucky enough to be invited to the Q & A screening of The Correction Unit hosted by the folks at cinema collective Lounge Trip. From there, we mingled with the cast and crew of the film as well as local filmmakers to find out just what Nottingham needs in terms of funding for films, plus one big question: could Nottingham become the UK’ next indie film capital?