#impactreviews

Katie Barr When a classic musical like Calamity Jane rides back into town, expectations are as high as the Dakota sky. The Watermill Theatre’s revival, starring the ever-charming Carrie Hope Fletcher, promises a rootin’-tootin’ adventure across the UK. But does this production gallop to glory, or does it misfire...

The recent ITV series ‘Playing Nice’ creates a compelling moral conundrum and offers a harrowing interrogation of domestic relationships and motherhood....

The BACKLIT fundraiser was a true celebration of creativity, community, and holiday cheer, all in support of an important mission: helping BACKLIT secure ownership of its building. This event brought together a massive variety of activities and talent, turning a small venue into a winter wonderland filled with joy...

The Nottingham New Theatre’s production of The Tales of Alice perfectly reimagines Lewis Carroll’s classic story, with a new flair and contemporary twist. Written and directed by Farah Shah, and produced by Lily Hagen, the show offers a refreshed perspective on the beloved tale, blending Carroll’s chaotic and whimsical...

For a high-flying pantomime production, Peter Pan fell short of expectations of typical pantomime theatrics with lack of any coherent plot line and dragged out comedy acts recycled from an adult night comedy act.
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Lily Staples  This latest pantomime extravaganza from the Nottingham Playhouse is Jack and the Beanstalk, a resounding triumph of fairy-tale magic paired with musical flair. It is directed by the ever-brillliant Adam Penford who provides the production with creativity, humour and elements of unmistakable Nottingham charm. Local references are...

Entering FisherGate Point on November 17th, the warm atmosphere enveloped me. The mixture of ambient music, gentle chatter, and atmospheric lighting instantly made it clear that everyone felt at ease, a slight buzz of excitement thriving through the room....