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Comedian Kiri Pritchard McLean: Fostering a stage show with a difference

Comedian Kiri Pritchard McLean is on her way back to Nottingham and bringing one of her most personal shows to the stage. CJ DeBarra met with Kiri to talk about fostering, stage shows and the dark humour of social workers.

Pick Six: Actor, writer and comedian Colin Hoult

This month’s Pick Six is chosen by Nottingham-born actor, writer and comedian Colin Hoult

Comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri talks fatherhood, politics and the Wollaton vida loca

As award-winning comedian Michael Akadiri brings his new show Trust Me, I'm a Daddy to the Canalhouse, he speaks to Leftlion about his journey this far... 

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version Of Tim Burton's Classic

Edward Scissorhands: Matthew Bourne's Dance Version Of Tim Burton's Classic

Comedian Pierre Novellie talks about autism, the Isle of Man and his dislike of mouth noises

Acclaimed comedian, Pierre Novellie, returns to Nottingham for a gig at the Canalhouse. Leftlion caught up with Pierre recently to find out more about his recent autism diagnosis and his new act. 

Actor and Comedian Colin Hoult on ADHD, Mapperley Hospital and Being a Vampire

He's worked with vampires, ghosts and Ricky Gervais. Now Colin Hoult is bringing his new comedy show to Nottingham and reveals to us how it all began, as a child, in the shadows of Mapperley...

Matt Lucas to narrate A Christmas Carol Drone Show at Trent Bridge this December

A captivating new drone light show retelling A Christmas Carol, and narrated by Matt Lucas, will come to Trent Bridge Cricket Ground on December 7 and 8.

Interview: Ed Byrne

Ed is coming to Newark with a show that's hilarious while tackling a very sensitive subject. He exclusively shares with us how Tragedy Plus Time came to be ...

Interview: Comedian Mark Thomas

Cathy Symes interviews Mark Thomas, the left-wing political comedian and protestor about his new stand-up show Gaffa Tapes which is coming to the Nottingham Lakeside on Friday 25 October...

We caught up with Beans on Toast ahead of the Foolhardy Folk Festival at Nottingham Arboretum

Honorary Nottingham lad Beans on Toast is back in town! The trees have been telling tales of yolkish yonder and folkish fun, and that August bank holiday has never looked more inviting. We caught up with Jay as he gears up for this year’s Foolhardy Folk Festival.

Matt Ratcliffe Trio Ft Helen Gayle & Ben Martin | the Beatles Songbook [jazz]

Ahead of his Pride set, Hacienda DJ Graeme Park talks Selectadisc, the evolution of clubbing culture and being a DJ in the 90s

From starting out as a teenager working in a Notts record shop to DJing around the world and playing to 8000 alongside a classical orchestra, Graeme Park is one of the original founders of the UK’s clubbing and rave scene. We caught up with him ahead of two new shows in the city at Nottingham Pride and Hacienda Live at Wollaton Hall…

Nottingham Chamber Music Festival: Nottingham Young Musician Of the Year

Ahead of Pride, Hockley's Rainbow Crossing is being repainted for it's fifth anniversary

The rainbow crossing on Hockley's Broad Street turns five this year. Our History Editor CJ DeBarra tells of how it came to be.

1999: Being John Malkovich

Matt Rattcliffe’s Unity [ Blue Note Jazz]

In photos: Eyre Llew with Pacific K and Matt Darin at Rough Trade

Well-loved local band Eyre Llew took to the Rough Trade Nottingham stage to play a very special local show before setting off for a European festival trip. Support came from Pacific K and Matt Darin. Nigel King captured the action...

We Speak to Indie Musician Electronic Cherry Seraph Ahead of Her Bodega Gig

Female producer and queer artist Cherry Seraph's sonic evolution over the years is displayed throughout her discography. She released her debut EP mid-pandemic, and since then explores an ethereal genre bending sound. We caught up with Cherry ahead of her gig at The Bodega on 11 July.

Matt Carter Octet [jazz]

Pick Six: Matt Gill

This month for our Pick Six we turn to Matt Gill, zine enthusiast and Senior Lecturer in Fashion Communication and Promotion at NTU.

Trans Figured: On Being a Transgender Person In a Cisgender World, With Sophie-grace Chappell

We talk to comedian Peter Serafinowicz ahead of his Theatre Royal gig in June

Ahead of his gig at Theatre Royal Nottingham, the creative genius behind Brian Butterfield sheds some light on his alter ego...

Jerry Sadowitz: Comedian, Magician, Pyschopath