• Body Confidence Fair in Portland as part of BeReal Campaign

    The University of Nottingham Feminists held their Body Confidence Fair on November 24 to mark the start of 2015’s Body Confidence Week after the success of the previous campaign. Working in collaboration with the Women’s Network, Body Confidence Week is designed to promote self-confidence, starting with loving your body....
  • Mack and Mabel @ Theatre Royal

    Upon entering the theatre, the indistinguishable set is visible, acting as a balcony for the orchestra. Never before have I seen a show where the conductor is always visible; an interesting but valuable choice that only added to the musical aspect of this production. After an amazing overture featuring...
  • Interview: Pornography @ Nottingham New Theatre

    A new academic year means a new season for Nottingham New Theatre, and this year, it’s set for a dynamic range of genres, styles, and writers. Kicking it off is Pornography by Simon Stephens. Impact talks to director, Ollie Shortt, and producer, Lydia Smith, to find out more. Firstly, what...
  • Northern Ballet – 1984 @ Theatre Royal

    Very rare is it that two Nottingham venues will put on the same show in the same week. However, Northern Ballet’s version of George Orwell’s 1984 at The Theatre Royal is as disturbing as it is beautiful – a word never normally associated with this production. 1984 follows Winston,...
  • On The Passing of Bobbi Kristina Brown, Whitney Houston’s Daughter

    Bobbi Kristina Brown, daughter of Whitney Houston, has sadly passed away. Her death was announced worldwide on Monday morning. A representative for the Houston family, Kristen Foster, said: “Bobbi Kristina Brown passed away July, 26 2015, surrounded by her family. She is finally at peace in the arms of...
  • Let’s Art-iculate #1: West End Ticket Prices

    Money is an issue that dominates discussions surrounding arts, particularly the performance industry – whether that be the price of training, necessities, or the argument for wages. But now the new dilemma is the price of tickets for West End shows after it was announced that ticket prices have...
  • The Wiz @ Lakeside Arts Centre

    The Wiz is a unique super soul musical derived from the classic tale Wizard of Oz. Martin Berry’s adaptation is further enhanced, taking the setting out of America and placing it in 1970s Nottingham. Sound a bit far fetched? Well it was, but the absurdity was what made the...