Emma Pallen

An intrepid band of adventurers have set out on a dangerous quest. Threats lurk around every corner, from grumpy barmen, to mysterious monkey men, to strange hybrid creatures looking for love. The adventurers will have to use everything they’ve got to survive this journey and complete their quest: to...

Book lovers, which do you prefer: old battered charity shop books or the classic clean nice-smelling Waterstones editions? Impact Arts goes head to head to debate this crucial issue in any bookworm’s life! In the red corner: Emma Pallen – New books are better! While I will admit second...

Last summer, I was one of the lucky few to get tickets to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Whilst I must admit there were a couple of issues with it, I still completely loved it! However, since the book version came out, I’ve been seeing a lot...

From the moment the play begins, with the death of our protagonists followed by an upbeat dance montage taking you through the 20th century, it becomes clear that DEAD: A Musical is utterly unlike anything you will have seen before. With singing woodlice, ghostly dance numbers and some seriously...

Mystery and history are flawlessly intertwined in Nottingham Playhouse’s excellent production of John Harvey’s book-turned-play Darkness, Darkness. An excellent creative team and skilled actors wonderfully brought to life what will be the final story of Harvey’s Nottinghamshire based detective, Charlie Resnick. This gripping performance uses creative set design and...