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Survivor's Guilt and Hidden Trauma: the Hillsborough Disaster 35 Years On
Sun 07 Apr 2024On April 15 1989, during an FA Cup tie between Nottingham Forest and Liverpool FC 766 people were injured at Hillsborough and a further 97 died as a result of overcrowding in one of the stands. We delve into the depths of the fallout of this tragedy, exploring the hidden trauma and survivor's guilt present within many of the two clubs fanbases.
Trigger warning: Mentions of suicide and violence
Sheriff of Nottingham Shuguftah Quddoos on the Nottingham cuts and her suspension from the Labour Party
Fri 08 Mar 2024Following on from famous film depictions by the likes of Alan Rickman and Matthew MacFadyen, Shuguftah Quddoos is the current Sheriff of Nottingham, a role which stretches back to the Norman conquest. We caught up with her on what has been quite a week on the council…
We Interviewed the Snuts Ahead of Their Rough Trade Show
Fri 23 Feb 2024We had the chance recently to have a lovely chat with the even lovelier Callum Wilson from Scottish indie band The Snuts to talk all things millennials, tours and being a happy artist...
Interview: Ray Bradshaw
Thu 15 Feb 2024With the Doppelginger tour coming to Nottingham in March, Ian C Douglas sat down with Ray Bradshaw to learn more about this red-letter day...
Gig Diary: We Visit Some of Nottingham’s Most Loved Music Venues
Sun 04 Feb 2024In Nottingham, we are spoilt for choice when it comes to live music venues. From the Motorpoint Arena with its capacity of 10,000 to smaller rooms like The Bodega and The Chameleon, we really do have it all. Our Kira O’Boyle set off on a journey, attending as many gigs as possible over a two-week period to decide once and for all which one is her ultimate favourite. Here are her gig diaries…
Theatre Interview: Witness for the Prosecution at the National Justice Museum
Wed 24 Jan 2024A courtroom drama performed in a real courtroom. Another great idea from local theatre company Your Chance Productions. Darren Paul Taylor and Connor Thomas, two of the show's stars, take LeftLion behind the curtain...
Gig Review: Spanish Love Songs at Rescue Rooms
Mon 22 Jan 2024Spanish Love Songs are a band with some serious momentum on their side, so we went to see first-hand how they’ve gone from opening act to cult heroes in less than six months…
We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'
Fri 12 Jan 2024I 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…
Interview: Nathan Ellis
Thu 21 Dec 2023A huge opportunity for newly emerging playwrights kicks off in the New Year. Nathan Ellis, from the Playhouse's Amplify programme, talks us through it...
We Round up the Best Experiences to Gift Your Loved Ones So You Can Have a Minimal but Memorable Christmas
Sat 09 Dec 2023Christmas is touted as the most wonderful time of the year - full of sweet treats, endless gifts and dazzling decorations - and in the deep of December, we really do need a few lovely things to cheer us up. But pull back the curtain and it is also statistically the most wasteful time of year, too...
Interview: Sinfonia Viva
Sat 09 Dec 2023With Sinfonia Viva's New Year's Eve performance at the Royal Concert Hall fast approaching, Ian C Douglas chats with Lucy Galliard, their Chief Executive, about all things orchestral...