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Selina Mosinski AKA Charity Shop Sue talks her new character Randy Cain

Most people will know Selina Mosinski as Sue Tuke AKA the indomitable Charity Shop Sue. This summer she’s bringing a new character to Edinburgh Fringe – and Notts – in her one-woman show Puss In Boots: A Working Class Fairy Tale, directed by Notts own Matt Chesney of Dead Sweet TV. Ahead of the show, we spoke to Selina about writing for the stage, 90s culture and how the Notts accent is reaching audiences…

Binks Yard Film Club - Dirty Dancing

Tattoo studio Good Mornink talk community, artistry and their upcoming charity flash day

Situated on the top floor of Hopkinson, one of Nottingham's most creative and quirky hangouts, tattoo studio Good Mornink is a welcoming community of international artists. Founder and Co-owner Melisa Büyük talks about turning dreams into the reality of owning a studio, and their upcoming charity flash day to raise money for Stonebridge City Farm...

Breakin’ Convention brings Hip Hop to Notts: founder Jonzi D tells all

Founded by Jonzi D, Hip Hop dance festival Breakin’ Convention returns to the Theatre Royal and Concert Hall this month. Bringing together world-class artists such as Ivan Michael Blackstock – a visionary creative behind choreography for Beyoncé - and local voices from rapper and spoken word performer Jah Digga to Hyson Green’s Take1Dance studio, in a celebration of dance, music and storytelling. Ahead of what’s guaranteed to be a boundary pushing celebration of one of the most exciting art forms to watch, Jonzi D talks to us about challenging preconceptions about where Hip Hop belongs… 

Interview with Andre Harris: 'Memory Making' fundraiser and his Power of Drums

Leftlion had the pleasure of catching up with community figure Andre Harris - well-known for supporting young people through his love of drums, and commitment as a youth worker and teacher. For years, Andre has worked with members of the Nottingham community for many years, but has sadly been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Now, Andre’s son, Tom, has organised a special fundraiser event for his dad, called Memory Making, hosted at Bestwood Lodge on Saturday 14 March...

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Pick Six: Craig Revel Horwood from BBC's Strictly Come Dancing

For this month’s Pick Six, we heard from Craig Revel Horwood who stars as the Wicked Stepmother in this year’s Christmas panto at the Theatre Royal – Cinderella – and is also best known as a fixture on legendary TV show Strictly Come Dancing. 

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Caitriona Dowden: Dance Like Everyone's Dancing @ Wormhole Weekend

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

Salsa at Impacd Cic - Fun Dancing for People Of Determination

All singing, all dancing: Here's what's on in Nottingham 13 - 19 October

There's plenty to do this week in Nottingham, whether you're flexing your singing muscles, enjoying some immersive theatre, or participating in the yearly Reclaim the Night march. Here are our Picks of the Week.