Charlie Maris

Prior to the Oscar nominated Close, Belgian director Lukas Dhont’s sole directorial effort was 2018’s Girl, a film based on the true experiences of a transgender girl’s career as a ballerina. Here, he again challenges the heteronormative industry, owing to his own queer identity and emotions clearly felt throughout....

The new stage play from bestselling author Peter James, adapted by Shaun McKenna, comes to Nottingham Theatre Royal between 27th February - 4th March. Hoping for a few days away from their stressful world, Detective Roy Grace and his wife Cleo Morey take a holiday in rural France. However,...

Lionel Bart’s Oliver! was performed at Nottingham Arts Theatre from the 21st to 25th February. Impact’s Hayley Lawson reviews....

On 16th February, Chronic Insanity hosted their eleventh “All Sorts” open mic night at Nonsuch Studios! This event opens its stage to literally all sorts of talent, ranging from dramatic storytelling to heartfelt poetry, to quirky stand-up. Impact’s Kyra Patterson reviews. ...

Craving pancakes? Get yourself down to Cosy Club to try their exclusive Pancake Day menu, available from 18th to 21st of Febuary. It’s pretty flipping good (if you’ll pardon the pun). Amy Child reviews....

Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape came to Lakeside Arts on Wednesday 15th February. Kenneth Alan Taylor starred in this one-man play as Krapp, an old man listening back to a tape he made in his youth and prime. As he reaches the end of his life, Krapp gradually begins...

The Go! Team have returned, still just as bright eyed and bushy tailed as they were in their debut, 'Thunder, Lightning Strike', all the way back in 2004. The Brighton sextet continue to impress with their latest release, 'Get Up Sequences Part Two', the sequel to their 2021 record....