James Hurman

Acclaimed British playwright Alistair McDowall’s latest play gives director Joe Strickland an opportunity to take us into the depths of space. A space horror that will leave you on the edge of your seat, X shows you the lives of five astronauts who have been left stranded on a...

Despite the fact that sci-fi movies are not my usual go to film genre (seriously I have no interest in watching classics such as Star Trek or Star Wars), I did not think twice about going to watch First Man when I saw Ryan Gosling was going to play the lead. The...

Set in 1788, the Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company presented Alan Bennett’s modern classic The Madness of George III and have created a show worthy of the highest praise. From the set, to the Olivier award-winning cast, it surpassed my expectations and is an exquisite piece of theatre that the...

Film and television director, seven-time-nominated and two-time Emmy winner, and winner of a Golden Globe, Jill Soloway is a force to be reckoned with. Their hits include the feature length film Afternoon Delight, and the Amazon favourites I Love Dick and Transparent. And now Soloway has turned once more...

Rescue Rooms’ compact venue immediately set the precedent for an intimate evening with Bad Sounds. From the first song, it was evident that the room was filled with only the band’s most dedicated fans, with the audience passionately moshing to every song. The night began with two support acts,...

Soul seven-some Stone Foundation returned to Nottingham’s Glee Club at the start of the month and brought it to life with their toe-tapping, feel-good tunes. Greeted by a keen audience, lead singer and guitarist Neil Jones promised “we’re gonna have a crack tonight”, and they delivered. Supported by singer-songwriter...

By the same director as Anchor and Hope, 10,000 Km had a lot to live up to due to my previously high praise for Carlos Marques-Maarcet’s work. Starring Natalia Tena and David Verdaguer, two talented actors also in Anchor and Hope, the Spanish romantic drama follows Alex and Sergi...