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Banned before it could even be performed in late nineteenth-century England, Oscar Wilde’s drama Salome tells the story of the sexual self-discovery of the biblical princess of Judea. The unwilling object of the attentions of her stepfather, the Tetrarch Herod Antipas, Salome finds herself increasingly obsessed with the figure...

Chances are you haven’t noticed, but poetry has experienced something of a revival recently. Love her or loathe her, Rupi Kaur’s collections have been flying off shelves, with no intention of stopping, faster than you can say ‘Instagram poetry is shit’. Claudia Rankine’s brilliant and experimental Citizen: An American...

Amongst the myriad productions to hit the New Theatre this season, Quiz Show occupies a unique space. Sharp, witty and horrifyingly relevant, Rob Drummond’s play goes to great lengths to deceive its audience, carrying them through its seemingly innocuous gameshow quirks before whipping away the façade to reveal a...

Nottingham prides itself on offering a diverse choice of gallery exhibitions from a range of different artists, many of which are free or affordable even for a student budget. With so much choice, here’s a look at three of the best ones to keep your eyes peeled for.  Focus...

This month we asked for poetry submissions on the theme ‘Student Experience’. Writers could take any stance they wanted on the matter, be it positive or negative – all we ask for is for honesty and creativity. Check the results out below! Nottingham, When I Leave You nottingham, when...

Although it fits in comfortably with the other gender-based NNT shows this term, Jon Brittain’s Rotterdam is bound to stand out. Following the experience of transgender character Adrian, formerly known as Fiona, the play is as much about self-acceptance and gender identity as it is about finding acceptance. In...

The first comedy of the in-house season at Nottingham New Theatre, Black Comedy is set to be a hilarious and exhilarating show. Written by Peter Shaffer, it is a one-act farcical play, centring around the antics of Brindsley Miller, who steals his neighbour’s elaborate furniture in a desperate attempt...