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The Madness of George III is a triumph for both Nottingham Playhouse in their 70^th anniversary year and Adam Penford in his first year as Artistic Director. Rarely does a production so effectively take the audience on a journey from laugh-out-loud hilarity to heart-wrenching horror and back again with such style and ease.

If the success of The Crown and the tabloid frenzy surrounding recent Royal weddings is any indication, our collective interest in the inherent theatre of the Monarchy, the conflict between public and private life, remains as strong as ever.

Last week’s long-awaited, high-profile Nottinghamshire Hospitality STARS Awards 2018 saw some of Nottinghamshire’s finest establishments heading home with impressive new accolades and sparkly trophies.

This year’s winner of the coveted Visitor Attraction of the Year Award was the lovely Rufford Abbey, so we decided to pop in for a cuppa and a chat about their incredible win.

There's a noticeable chill in the air as we enter November, but across Nottinghamshire there’s plenty of events coming up this weekend to help you resist the lure of cosy blankets and the urge t..

For the past decade, the good people behind Nottingham Comedy Festival have been championing our comedy scene with a fantastic festival showcasing local talent, as well as bringing some incredible acts into the city. We took a trip to The Canalhouse for a special edition of their renowned £1 comedy night to launch Nottingham Comedy Festival 2018, alongside some very special guests indeed. 

Crunchy leaves, hot chocolate, and woolly jumpers. Toffee apples, crackling fireworks, bonfires and sparklers… what’s not to love about this time of year? We’ve got everything you need to make sure your bonfire night celebrations go off with a bang, plus world-class theatre, inspired design and comedy nights galore in Nottingham this weekend. 

If you’re bored to death of the usual ghost tours, how about a history tour with a difference? Discover the gruesome history of Nottingham with tales of the morbid and macabre. Wrap up warm and step out to explore the sinister side of the city...