• Interview – Christopher Sturtivant

    Following the recent release of his self-published poetry pamphlet ‘until i see you again’, I spoke to the very talented Christopher Sturtivant about his writing, his influences and Nottingham’s poetry scene. Chris is a second year English with Creative Writing student at the University of Nottingham. What inspired you...
  • Music Interview – Sleeping with Sirens

    Sleeping With Sirens are known for pushing the envelope with their unique sound. Since debuting their first full-length album, With Ears To See And Eyes To Hear, in 2010, the band was catapulted into mainstream popularity and hit the ground running. On their day off from touring, I caught...
  • Best ‘Alternative’ Christmas Films

    We all know that one person. The action movie fanatic determined to be contrary who, whilst others sit around enjoying It’s a Wonderful Life and Love Actually, can’t help but pipe up with the oh-so-original claim: “Actually, Die Hard is the best Christmas film”. The clear (by now tiresome)...
  • Rhys’ Musical Christmas List – Part I

    There are certain methods many of us go through when transitioning over to the cheeriest holiday of the year. Here at Impact, we want to help with a small count down of some of the best songs around as you become the most jolly/emotionallyintouchwithChristmas as you can be! 12....
  • Impact Plays – Overcooked: The Festive Seasoning

    With Christmas just around the corner, I recently played a wonderful Christmas-themed party game: Overcooked – The Festive Seasoning, a recent expansion of the excellent party game Overcooked. For those who have not heard of the Overcooked Franchise, the games consist of 1-4 players trying to save the Onion...
  • Behind the Scenes at NNT – One Man, Two Guvnors

    One Man, Two Guvnors is a big, heart-warming comedy upon which to end the in-house season. Having run at both the West End and Broadway, Richard Bean’s highly-acclaimed play tells the story of the lovably hopeless Francis Henshall (played by James Curling), a man who finds himself in the...
  • Trailer Watch – Avenger’s: Infinity War

    On November 29th, Marvel Entertainment released the first official trailer for Avengers: Infinity War, the long-awaited culmination of the Marvel cinematic universe, built up since Thanos’ first reveal all the way back in 2012 in the post-credit scene of the first instalment in the Avengers franchise, Avengers Assemble. A...