The Notts Review
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Celebrating Notts' creatives.
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/
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Our first summer zine is now live! It's stacked with
#Notts
talent, from the worlds of music, literature and film, and it's free for you to enjoy!
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The Notts Review Zine #2 - Girlband!, Midnight Rodeo and more
Our first summer issue is live!
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-notts-review-zine-2-girlband
2 months ago
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Itās clear Baldwin has the spirit, the showmanship and the songwriting spark of an artist destined for far bigger stages
#Notts
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Keane Baldwin live review - Nottinghamās answer to Elton John
Keane performed at The Bodega last night with support from EMiDORA
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/keane-baldwin-live-review-nottinghams
about 2 months ago
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"We want to ensure everyone can come and enjoy these artists and hopefully follow their careers after this, so didnāt want to put a price tag on that."
#Nottingham
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We catch up with the team behind D.H. Lawrence festival as it celebrates its 10th year
The festival that once lasted a few hours is now a full day event, featuring 15 stages and 150+ artists
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/we-catch-up-with-the-team-behind
about 2 months ago
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The Notts Review
Our first summer zine is now live! It's stacked with
#Notts
talent, from the worlds of music, literature and film, and it's free for you to enjoy!
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The Notts Review Zine #2 - Girlband!, Midnight Rodeo and more
Our first summer issue is live!
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-notts-review-zine-2-girlband
2 months ago
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Nottingham Playhouse
about 2 months ago
Straight from rehearsals, brand-new photos of world premiere The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse. Starring Maxine Peake & Samuel Barnett,
@carolinebirduk.bsky.social
ās wickedly funny new play about a highly controversial figure.
bit.ly/NPMaryWhiteh...
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Film Hub Midlands
about 2 months ago
š½ļøThere's just one week left until we head to Belper for our next Midlands Mixer! Connect with other local filmmakers and our BFI NETWORK Talent Executives; you don't need anything but yourself šļø20 August šRSVP Now -
bit.ly/MidlandsMixersonTour
Can't wait to see you there!
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#WetLeg
proved theyāre no victims of the sophomore slump - if anything, theyāre sharper and more assured than ever.
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Wet Leg live review ā āMoisterizerā era proves the fun never dried up
No sophomore slumps here
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/wet-leg-live-review-moisterizer-era
about 2 months ago
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Nigel King Photography
about 2 months ago
Some of my photos from this years Y NOT Festival in Derbyshire for
@thenottsreview.bsky.social
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Y Not 2025 in photos: Set in Motion, Willow Bay, Kelsey and the Embers and more
Sure, Y Not is in Derbyshire, but weāre all friends in this region, right?
https://substack.com/home/post/p-170298458
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Fancy a film?
#Notts
icons The Loft Movie Theatre have you covered
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-best-s...
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The best summer blockbusters of all time - as chosen by The Loft Movie Theatre
Fancy a film?
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-best-summer-blockbusters-of-all
2 months ago
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With Summertime Fine, Lilac Grove have done more than just drop their biggest batch of songs to date - theyāve finally had the space to flesh out their sound and show what theyāre really capable of.
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Lilac Grove are 'Summertime Fine' on their debut album
It serves as the perfect soundtrack to the warmer season
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/lilac-grove-are-summertime-fine-on
2 months ago
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Terrianne on her emotional single āDaffodilsā, the Midlands music scene and playing
#YNotFestival
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Terrianne on her emotional single āDaffodilsā, the Midlands music scene and playing Y Not Festival
The Derby-born artist is performing at the festival this weekend
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/terrianne-on-her-emotional-single
2 months ago
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Our first summer zine is now live! It's stacked with
#Notts
talent, from the worlds of music, literature and film, and it's free for you to enjoy!
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-notts-...
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The Notts Review Zine #2 - Girlband!, Midnight Rodeo and more
Our first summer issue is live!
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-notts-review-zine-2-girlband
2 months ago
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"The goal is to keep evolving while staying true to the cosy, flavour-filled experience people have come to love."
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/buzzy-nott...
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Buzzy Nottingham restaurant Hey! Danna shares which Japanese meals you have to try
Say hey to Hey! Danna!
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/buzzy-nottingham-restaurant-hey-danna
3 months ago
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"People have just leapt on the idea, which tells me thereās more demand than supply for being published in print right now" - Find out everything you need to know about
@nottinghamjournal.bsky.social
right here!
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/new-nottin...
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New Nottingham Journal is set to offer great writing in a collectible coffee-table-friendly design
A fresh journal journey begins...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/new-nottingham-journal-is-set-to
3 months ago
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"As we have retractable seating, we can literally open up the entire space as a dancefloor. Itās quite unique to us."
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-boning...
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The Bonington are blending cinema and music with their Dance Party Screenings
You may ask yourself, "What is that beautiful event?"
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-bonington-are-blending-cinema
3 months ago
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We're blessed to have
@nottmplayhouse.bsky.social
in our city - and AMPLIFY SEASONS is yet another example of why!
#theatre
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/nottingham...
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Nottingham Playhouse's AMPLIFY SEASONS is bringing 'Spare Goose', "an unfiltered comedy play", to our city
The show "takes an intimate look at the complicated and nuanced nature of female friendships and how they change and grow as we move through life".
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/nottingham-playhouses-amplify-seasons
4 months ago
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With a line-up boasting everyone from local bands to global names, Dot to Dot Festival is always a special time for Nottingham. Here are our highlights from a very exciting, slightly exhausting day, featuring stunning pics from
@nigelking.photography
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thenottsreview.substack.com/p/review-dot...
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Review: Dot to Dot Festival 2025 - Girlband!, Jasmine.4.T and more
One of the best events of the year returned to Nottingham...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/review-dot-to-dot-festival-2025-girlband
4 months ago
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"This is largely music about music, about its power and influence"
#Notts
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Pretty Windows bring a properly fresh, properly Notts sound with their album 'Is This Normal Behaviour?'
Safe to say this one's pretty great...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/pretty-windows-bring-a-properly-fresh
4 months ago
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Some great shots from
@nigelking.net
for Jacquline's set at The Grove! Tunes like āBigger Personā and āDesdemonaā were given an extra level of energy inside the packed venue, with Jacqulineās vocals proving just as impressive in real life as they are on Spotify š¤
5 months ago
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"If you're a
#NottinghamPanthers
fan and you're umming and ahhing about whether to renew your season ticket, just get on with it."
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/meet-the-m...
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Meet the man who soundtracked Nottingham Panthers' trophy-winning season ā DJ Ken Feast
Alexa: play 'Chelsea Dagger'.
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/meet-the-man-who-soundtracked-nottingham
5 months ago
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"Across these five tracks, April Tapes demonstrate exactly why theyāve been picked for the line-ups of
#YNOTFestival
,
#TruckFestival
and
#Tramlines
this summer."
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/april-tape...
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April Tapes define the sound of this summer on āDead Int Waterā
Are they technically from Nottingham? No, but hear us outā¦
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/april-tapes-define-the-sound-of-summer
5 months ago
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Ghost Stories has arrived in
#Nottingham
! Hereās what we thought of the play at Theatre Royalā¦
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5 months ago
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LeftLion Magazine Nottingham
5 months ago
Last night It's in Nottingham held the inaugral
#Duckies
, an awards ceremony and dinner to celebrate businesses in Nottingham City Centre. Congratulations to all of those who took part. Full list of categories, shortlists and winners in the article...
leftlion.co.uk/features/202...
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The Winners of The 2025 Duckies Are...
It's in Nottingham hosted it's inaugral The Duckies awards evening at St Mary's Church on Tuesday 29 April to celebrate and champion the hundreds of high street businesses who contribute to life in No...
https://leftlion.co.uk/features/2025/04/the-duckies-its-in-nottingham-business-awards-2025-up-running-working-mans-kitchen-the-grove-broadway-cinema/
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Think
#Shakespeare
is just for posh folk? Think again! Read more on Shakespeare Nation's take on 'Hamlet' - coming soon to Theatre Royal Nottingham:
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5 months ago
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"The
@filmhubmidlands.bsky.social
Lab has given many talented regional filmmakers support towards reaching their creative goals"
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/nottingham...
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Nottingham's James William Mellors on joining "exciting" BFI NETWORK Midlands Directors Lab ā and wanting to make films about people in the margins
"The sort of stories I have in mind are about people, events, places that may not have been explored in film or need to be told in a less conventional form."
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/nottinghams-james-william-mellors
6 months ago
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Bella Ramsey may be wowing audiences in massive global hit
#TheLastOfUs
right now, but they've also lent their talents to plenty of exciting small films and local projects over the years - here are few to watch for FREE on YouTube ā¤ļø
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6 months ago
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Nigel King Photography
6 months ago
My photos of Rainbow Frog Biscuits supported by Penelope and Cara Flynn at The Grove in
#Nottingham
on Friday are with this review by Gemma Cockrell for
@thenottsreview.bsky.social
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/rainbow-fr...
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Rainbow Frog Biscuits brings her internet magic to The Grove
The online sensation proves sheās got what it takes IRL, too
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/rainbow-frog-biscuits-brings-her
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"Singing 28 songs of varying styles and keys is a huge challenge but rewarding"
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Ever wanted to see the Friends theme tune played by a live band? Now you can!
Could we BE any more excited?
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/ever-wanted-to-see-the-friends-theme
6 months ago
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"Across the night, there were niche jokes, shout-outs to young
#StarWars
fans and Yoda plushies gracing the stage as audience and artists came together for a unified, joyous celebration of a galaxy far, far away."
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-halle-...
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The HallƩ Film Music Concert: The Star Wars Saga at the Royal Concert Hall was magic for a nerd like me
The Force was with us...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-halle-film-music-concert-the
6 months ago
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Looking for films to watch in
#Nottingham
? Here are some highlights coming up in April š½ļø
6 months ago
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Itās a golden age for country-pop music right now, and in JACQULINE,
#Nottingham
has its very own rising star in the subgenre - her new single, 'Bigger Person', is the real deal.
distrokid.com/hyperfollow/...
7 months ago
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"Tabletop roleplay allows people to devise their own stories at the same time as having a moment to truly be together, talking and laughing as they explore alternative worlds." - Head to
#NTU's
Bonington Gallery for a first-of-its-kind gaming exhibition!
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/how-boning...
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How Bonington Gallery's Weird Hope Engines is embracing and expanding the culture of tabletop roleplaying games
Game on...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/how-bonington-gallerys-weird-hope
7 months ago
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It's safe to say Divorce's album launch has been more than a success - we chat to the
#Nottingham
band all about it!
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Divorce tell us all about the Drive to Goldenhammer
Three days after the release of Divorce's debut album Drive to Goldenhammer, we caught up with drummer Kasper SandstrĆøm
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/divorce-tell-us-all-about-the-drive
7 months ago
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"There's no doubt that this is just the beginning for Divorce. Leaving the venue, I couldnāt help but envy those attending the 8:30 p.m. show later that evening, knowing they still had it all ahead of them."
#Notts
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/gig-review...
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Gig Review: Divorce at Rough Trade
Last time Divorce played live in Nottingham they did four consecutive nights at the Bodega. This time around, they did two gigs on the same day, taking place at Rough Trade...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/gig-review-divorce-at-rough-trade
7 months ago
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"What this album does is create a musical manifesto laying out what Divorce are ā bold, unique, the bearers of a breath of fresh air that helps to blow the music industry forward (or, you know, a slightly less strange analogy)."
#notts
#music
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/album-revi...
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Album Review: Divorce - 'Drive to Goldenhammer'
Finally, it's here!
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/album-review-divorce-drive-to-goldenhammer
7 months ago
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Get voting
#Notts
lot!
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/help-the-b...
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Help The Bodega become the UKās Grassroots Venue of the Year
Nottinghamās much-loved music venue The Bodega is in the running to win the national grassroots venue of the year in the Music Week awards
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/help-the-bodega-become-the-uks-best
7 months ago
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Wondering what movies to watch in
#Notts
this month? The city's many great film clubs and cinemas have you covered...
7 months ago
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We're happy to announce that KAP's music continues to pop off, this time with new single 'Obsessed'! šµ Our review: "Fizzing with charm, energy and attitude, āObsessedā feels like a throwback to the peak of pop music in the ā00s."
7 months ago
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"Bella Ramsey was wonderful. Creative, helpful, patient and enthusiastic. Everything youād want in an incredible actor."
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Director Rachael Halaburda on Creating Girlband!'s Not Like The Rest Music Video - Featuring Bella Ramsey!
Halaburda also chats Jake Bugg, Notts' creative scene and more...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/director-rachael-halaburda-on-creating
8 months ago
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We chatted to Aisling Loftus all about her 'Girls & Boys' run at the one and only
@nottmplayhouse.bsky.social
!
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/aisling-lo...
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Aisling Loftus on Bringing a Notts Feel to One-Woman Play Girls & Boys
"I've had loads of people that I haven't seen for ten, fifteen years coming in to see the play, it's just incredible."
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/aisling-loftus-on-bringing-a-notts
8 months ago
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"We had over fifty submissions from all across the Midlands, and every time the quality of work on offer gets better and better." Read more:
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/in-march-s...
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In March, Short Stack Takes Over Screen 1 at Broadway Cinema - Everything You Need to Know
Notts' celebration of shorts continues to get bigger...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/in-march-short-stack-takes-over-screen
8 months ago
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"Despite this being an amateur production, all of the cast and crew are very professional and conscientious with every single aspect that makes a successful production."
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Dial M for Murder's Charles Andrews Chats Taking on an Iconic Stage and Screen Production
The West Bridgford Dramatic Society are putting their own spin on a classic...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/dial-m-for-murders-charles-andrews
8 months ago
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It's (nearly) a new month, which means it's (nearly) time for lots of great film events in
#Notts
! Swipe for our pick of the bunch ā¶ļø Got a film event coming up in March? Drop us a DM for a feature! š„
8 months ago
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Leah Sinead builds more excitement for her upcoming EP with empowering new tune 'Western Buzz' Listen now:
leahsinead.bandcamp.com/track/wester...
8 months ago
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We had an absolute blast at ALT BLK ERA's launch party! All in all, this felt like not only a launch party for their debut album, but for their rise to the very top. Order 'Rave Immortal' now:
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8 months ago
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What a debut single from Soft Serve! šµ Our review: "The guitar riffs are infectious and the tune evolves in satisfying ways throughout its four-minute runtime." Listen now:
open.spotify.com/track/03axz0...
8 months ago
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This smart new single from
#Notts
band The Dome Age is well worth checking out!
open.spotify.com/track/3qZU7U...
9 months ago
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"The financial support received from Beat the Streets has been absolutely vital in maintaining our work with rough sleepers in
#Nottingham
"
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/how-does-b...
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How Does Beat The Streets Help Framework Tackle Homelessness in Nottingham?
Claire Eden, Head of Fundraising and Communications at Framework, tells us all...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/how-does-beat-the-streets-help-framework
9 months ago
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"Looking at how far Bella Ramsey has come creates so much inspiration for me. I find it just insane how she has gone to the same acting school as me, acting in the exact same room where I have." Read more:
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-correc...
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The Correction Unit's Hollie Pitt: 'Bella Ramsey is such an inspiration to me'
The Television Workshop star discusses how films have the potential to create "so much change"...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-correction-units-hollie-pitt
9 months ago
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"āSurrender to Itā has just started being entered into film festivals around the world, where it is hoped it will increase its profile and continue to create an exciting buzz on the independent film scene" Read more:
thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-actors...
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The Actors Workshop's Tim Bryn Smith discusses new film 'Surrender to It'
Some time with Tim...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-actors-workshops-tim-bryn-smith
9 months ago
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"I learnt to act at the Television Workshop in Notts, which notoriously wins BAFTAs, so being up there with the Workshop alumni Iāve always looked up to is completely surreal."
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The Television Workshop's Safia Oakley-Green on winning a BAFTA, smashing stereotypes and more
After bagging a BAFTA Scotland award for her role in Out of Darkness, Safia Oakley-Green admits she's only just getting started...
https://thenottsreview.substack.com/p/the-television-workshops-safia-oakley
9 months ago
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