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Andy Warhol-inspired theatre, a boxing tournament, and much more: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham, 16 - 22 February
Sun 15 Feb 2026This week, as Spring approaches, Notts gets busy with art, music, theatre, live podcasting, and much more – the possibilities of things to do are almost endless....
Hart of the Wood: the film installations at Newstead Abbey inspired by forest folklore
Fri 07 Nov 2025With its elegant ruins, serene rolling gardens and rich literary history, Newstead Abbey already makes for an atmospheric autumnal wander, but currently, another escape awaits within its historic landscape. Dotted within the grounds, the Hart of the Wood project shares a series of intriguing 16mm films exploring the seasons, our relationship with folklore and the land. We spoke to Notts filmmaker Benjamin Wigley to hear about the artistry and story behind these curious hand-powered moving pictures…
Undercover artist: illustrator Isabelle Farrar is busy and inspired
Thu 30 Oct 2025Artist Isobelle Farrar, who designed this month’s spooky cover, tells us about her inspirations and recent projects…
Our July cover artist Beth Gillespie on her Major Oak inspired cover
Sat 26 Jul 2025This month’s cover artist Beth Gillespie talks about art, folklore and finding fantasy in reality.
Grassroots: How a Nottingham Football Film Tells a Tale of Resilience
Sun 16 Mar 2025We spoke to local film producer Ben Fletcher about his short film, She Will Play On, which had its Midlands debut at Short Stack festival at Broadway last Sunday. The film is a story of an extraordinary young girl who pushes past the barriers between her and her dreams. Behind this seemingly local tale is a universal one, underpinned by something as unexpected as an avant-garde Danish film movement, that shows us that limitations don’t always hinder us, but can push us to do something remarkable…
We Speak To Mariposa Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra of DeNada Dance Theatre About His Madame Butterfly-inspired Dance Opera
Mon 13 Jan 2025Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra and his company DeNada Dance Theatre bring their critically acclaimed show Mariposa, to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday 28 February. We asked him some questions about the show…
Notts Pride, 80s inspired Boho festival, Imara art auction, a punk gig. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 22 - 28 July
Mon 22 Jul 2024Happening here in Nottingham this week: Notts Pride street parties, Boho festival in the wilderness, Imara art auction, punk rock band Phat problem & friends, Madagascar the Musical at The Royal Centre.
Our June cover artist Zarina Teli talks about her work and inspirations
Mon 17 Jun 2024Our June cover artist Zarina Teli talks about her work and inspirations
Notts Filmmaker Derry Shillitto Talks Us Through His New AI-Inspired Feature
Sat 26 Aug 2023The film explores the potential impact of AI in education...
How the Author of Spy Thriller Martin Martin & the Death Express Was Inspired by Intercity Trains
Sat 26 Nov 2022Inspired by his time working as an intercity train manager, Sebastian Sullivan set about writing a railway novel exploring class injustices, with the result being Martin Martin & The Death Express, the satire-meets-spy-novel that was published earlier this year. Our writer, Lewis Keech, catches up with the author to learn more…
Inspired by His Hometown of Newstead Village, Author Jim Gibson Lifts the Lid on His Short Story Collection, The Bygones
Mon 14 Nov 2022Combining the supernatural with the mundane, Nottingham author Jim Gibson has just published his debut short story collection, The Bygones - a project based loosely around his hometown of Newstead Village. Made up of 21 stories, it muses on a place that has been forgotten by the world, the everyday minutiae of life and the oddness that is so often found in rural communities. We catch up with the writer to find out about how he uses the place as a character, how he put the collection together and much more…
Behold: The Boris Johnson Donut from Doughnotts
Tue 12 Nov 2019Get 'The Johnson' in stores today. £2 from each treat sold goes to a worthy cause...
Mnozil Brass Are Bringing Their Circus-Inspired Musical Show to Nottingham
Mon 04 Mar 2019“The world is a circus” reads the programme for the latest show – Cirque – from septet Mnozil Brass, who return to Nottingham for a show at the Royal Concert Hall this month. Merging comedy with virtuoso brass performances, they astound audiences the world over with the quality of their music, while simultaneously dissolving them into hilarity. A band that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated, they are funny, but the music, their talent and their sheer love of their craft is always front and centre. We caught up with the band’s sharply-dressed trumpet player (and sometime magician) Roman Rindberger who, when he’s not touring with Mnozil, is also a professor of music in his native Vienna...
Giuseppe Garibaldi: The Italian Freedom Fighter Who Inspired Nottingham Forest FC
Mon 05 Nov 2018For many, the word “Garibaldi” conjures up thoughts of a curranty biscuit, but it was once a household name for other reasons. In Victorian times, Giuseppe Garibaldi was the celebrated freedom fighter who, with his intrepid band of volunteers, united Italy. Garibaldimania spread across Britain and even influenced Nottingham life; especially in the football department...
Judith Allnatt on Novel Inspired by the Luddites
Mon 21 Mar 2016"I began to wonder what would have happened if the weavers in the village had rebelled, with the might of the cavalry right on the doorstep"
Vivian Mackerrell: The Actor Who Inspired Withnail
Fri 19 Nov 2010Vivian Mackerrell was the jobbing actor who inspired the character of Withnail in Bruce Robinson's Withnail and I. He lived much of his life in Nottingham. Here are some quotes about him from the people who knew him best...
Inspired by the Boxman
Sun 08 Aug 2004There is a unique paradox at the heart of the idea of assemblage. It is highly modern in form but nostalgic in content