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Erin Batey A timeless family favourite. The beloved eighties film, E.T, the extra-terrestrial warms ours hearts and jerks our tears from just a screen in our homes. But what about seeing such a loving, moving performance live. Impact reviewer Erin Batey tells all in her experience of seeing...
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Coming to England is a vibrant stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s award-winning book which entails her upbringing in Trinidad and journey to London in the 1960’s. The performance, which is directed by David Wood, is filled to the brim with music, storytelling and spirited song....
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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...
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After the success that followed the original play, Cluedo 2 is back with a hilarious new whodunit. Set in the swinging 60’s, as evidenced by the bright costumes, the audience meets a host of suspects and a house full of secrets, all wrapped up in an intriguing murder mystery...
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‘What do you desire most in this world?’ was the question posed by Nottingham New Theatre’s production of Doctor Faustus, and if your answer was captivating performances, beautiful set design and incredibly fetching masks, then this was the play for you. Emma Hornsby reviews....
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Shrek the Musical is a perfect musical which encapsulates the playful essence of its inspiration, Shrek. When it comes to movies turned musicals, I’m often quite apprehensive, as a lot of the time they can feel like simpler retellings with the addition of an orchestra. This was not the...
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The Tell-Tale Heart is a supernatural murder mystery based on the Victorian short story by Edgar Allan Poe. A seemingly innocent exchange occurs between a man, Clarry Straven, visiting from London and Roderick Bounty, the owner of the lodgings Clarry is enquiring about using. Throughout the play you witness...