• Behind the Scenes @ NNT: ‘Super-Hero Inc.’ by NNT Unscripted

    Rehearsals for UnScripted’s first 2019 production, Super-Hero Inc. have been underway at Nottingham New Theatre. In between rehearsals, I chatted to one of the actors and writers, Ellie Eagleton. Superhero Inc debuts on Monday 11th February. What is Super-Hero Inc. about?  Where did the idea for superheroes come from?...
  • Dear Agony Aunt: I’m looking for someone to kiss under the mistletoe…

    Dear Auntie Carol… How do I make sure I have someone waiting under the mistletoe? Dear reader… First things first, you do not NEED anyone waiting under the mistletoe. When our Messiah Carey famously said, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’, she was singing about herself! That’s right:...
  • The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time @ Theatre Royal

    Based on the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon, and turned into a play by Simon Stephens of Punk Rock fame, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was bound to be an out-and-out success. And the National Theatre’s production, on tour at the moment at the Theatre...
  • “I was absolutely f*cked”: The Start of All Good Stories

    It’s safe to say I’ve had a fair few weird nights out since starting uni, and I know I’m not the only one. To make myself feel better, I decided to ask some of my fellow hallmates to tell me about their craziest nights out ever. The answers were,...
  • Candid Confessions – Part Two: Working In A Gallery

    Impact Arts asks students who have worked in the arts industry about some of their funniest moments. This week Isla McLachlan and Ingrid Jauffret share their gallery giggles. What is your funniest story or most memorable moment? ”To encourage their creativity, I did a physical impression of the route...
  • Jack and the Beanstalk @ Theatre Royal

    Where could you possibly find the Chuckle Brothers, Chico from The X Factor and Kenneth the mouthy hairdresser from Benidorm all in one place? A pantomime of course! Not just any pantomime however, but the Theatre Royal’s festive extravaganza, Jack and the Beanstalk! Our story begins with Jack (Chico),...
  • Liberal Vegan, Kanye West And Stand-up Inspiration: Interview with Carl Donnelly

    To celebrate the Nottingham Comedy Festival, IMPACT Arts interviewed Carl Donnelly about his upcoming show Bad Man Tings, and finds out everything about the inspiration for his comedy. Can you tell us a little about your upcoming show, Bad Man Tings? “In 2015 I did a very personal show about my...