Dada Masilo

A Sailor in Notts

"A strange and eerie atmosphere exists on board of a ship that has just lost one of its crew. Little is said, but much is felt."

The Nottingham Contemporary Are Celebrating Their Tenth Anniversary

16 September 19

Since 2009, Nottingham Contemporary has hosted over fifty exhibitions, displaying the work of over 500 artists. This issue, we celebrate one of the biggest creative hubs in Nottingham, and all the wonderful things it does for our community. We spoke to a slew of the Contemporary’s staff to find out their favourite memories from the past ten years…

An Enemy of the People Review - Nottingham Playhouse

18 September 19

Alex Kingston is best known for her TV work (ER, Moll Flanders, Doctor Who), though recently she has returned to the stage. She is the star that Nottingham Playhouse of Rebecca Lenkiewicz’s new adaptation of Ibsen’s drama about the conflict of political power and truth, at the Playhouse.

Art Works: AlanJames Burns

17 September 19

He's thought deeply about the art of thinking... 

Art Review: Heallreaf 3 at Surface Gallery

17 September 19

Heallreaf is an international tapestry exhibition which is really worth the visit – even if you can’t tell the difference between your ‘waft’ (vertical fixed threads)  and your ‘weft’ (horizontal ‘filling’ threads). 

Gandeys Circus is Bringing Their Greatest Show Tour to Woodthorpe Park This Week

17 September 19

The UK’s largest circus, Gandeys, will be lighting up Woodthorpe Grange Park with a string of performances in the coming days...

My First... Heartbreak

15 September 19

We asked your lot about the first time you got your heart dropped down the stairs and trampled on...

Nottingham Green Festival is Back For Its 27th Year

13 September 19

For nearly three decades, hoards of like-minded, green-thumbed folk flock to the Arboretum on a September Sunday for the Nottingham Green Festival, a community-led event where the whole family can educate themselves on being environmentally friendly. Our new Stage Editor, Rebecca Buck, has fond memories of the fest, dating back to her childhood...

Mermaid Cove Put on Events with Real Life Mermaids

09 September 19

Being a mermaid is something we’ve all dreamt about, but dreams are usually where it ends. However, the folks at Mermaid Cove are bringing this fantasy to life, with the magical underwater performances that they tour across festivals in the UK. We spoke to mermaid performer Elle Woods and marketing man Kai Coombes about how they came up with the idea, what a typical show entails, and how they train to swim in those hefty flippers...

City Stylin' #17

12 September 19

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Foxfinder Review - Lace Market Theatre

12 September 19

Adrian Reynolds checked out Lace Market Theatre's timely revival of Foxfinder...

Grace Eden's 'Glowing Older'

12 September 19

In a world surrounded by Love Island bozos and Instagram zombies, it is refreshing to be reminded of other celebrations of beauty. I had the pleasure of meeting Grace Eden, who talked me through her exceptionally unique and stunning exhibition 'Glowing Older'. Grace has put together a series of portraits of the older generation, which are currently on display at St Peter's Church.

Film Review: IT Chapter Two

12 September 19

Lifelong coulrophobia wasn't enough to stop Ben Lawrence checking out IT Chapter Two...

Gettin' On That Reflekter Hype

10 September 19

Local lads Reflekter are gearing up for their first tour, and with a sold out show at The Bodega and a new single to celebrate, there’s lots to get excited about. We caught up with vocalist James Gooch to find out what the guys think of it all…

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

09 September 19

The latest sounds from the Nottingham vault...

Film Review: Seahorse: The Dad Who Gave Birth

09 September 19

Jeanie Finlay's latest documentary follows the story of Freddy McConnell, a gay trans man, on his journey to fatherhood...

Kelvin Jones on His Super Bowl Advert and Upcoming Nottingham Show

09 September 19

With his song Call You Home going viral, being certified gold and airing to an estimated audience of 100 million people during the Superbowl, it’s been a rollercoaster few years for Kelvin Jones. We caught up with the Zimbabwe-born, UK-raised singer-songwriter as he heads to Nottingham to support Kovic at The Bodega… 

Sockful of Porridge: A Series of Gigs to Raise Funds for Social and Ecological Good Causes

09 September 19

“Can tell you’re not a re-enactor.” I first encounter Dr. Lesley Prince – Les – outside The Broadway Cinema in the rain, having a smoke. Rain plops into his cup of tea, and when I express discomfort at the weather, this is his response. You see, Les is a battle-hardened veteran of the English Civil War Society. But this is only part of what makes up the picture of this fascinating Clifton-born academic, who is now turning his energy to organising charity events across the city…

Under Cover Artist: Leosaysays

07 September 19

Leosaysays talks us through his belting second LeftLion cover, featuring a watery post-apocalyptic Nottingham…

Mayhem Reveals Full 2019 Festival Line-Up

07 September 19

Fright-fans rejoice - Mayhem, Nottingham's biggest and best film event, is just around the corner, and the Broadway-based festival has announced its full line-up for 2019...

Scalarama Nottingham 2019

07 September 19

It's September, which can only mean one thing... Scalarama! 

WRITING OPPORTUNITY: Review the Nottdance 2019 Festival

05 September 19

Are you an avid dance fan? Do you have a passion for writing and reviewing live events? Great. Check this out…

Living Mindfully with a Visit to Pure Land Japanese Gardens

05 September 19

Need a break? Just outside of the city, in Newark, there’s a little slice of paradise at Pure Land Meditation Centre & Japanese Garden. We went to meet Buddha Maitreya, the zen-fuelled, scone-making owner who welcomed us in to a Lantern Lit Evening – running this September…

Life on Nottingham's Canals

05 September 19

Of late, my thoughts have been occupied with worst-case Brexit scenarios. Even if the UK doesn’t descend into a completely apocalyptic state, the impending destitution might be a welcome opportunity to disconnect from modern society and adopt a nomadic life of reflection and fresh air. But where to live out this idyllic fantasy now that our borders will end at Dover? Perhaps the UK’s network of inland canals and waterways? My intrepid companion Bunty and I went to find out…

The Thompson Brothers on Students, The Matrix and Their Rowing Victory of '88

04 September 19

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...
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