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Sam Furlonger Presents the American Christmas Songbook

Poetry From Hasib Hourani

Poetry From Martin Figura and Helen Ivory

Our November cover artist Jenny Mure talks creativity and comics

This month’s cover artist Jenny Mure talks about drawing Ned Ludd, life as a comics artist and getting inspiration from myth and folklore. 

Wendy Cope – Poetry Reading, With Julie Gardner and Sarah Smith

Nadia Whittome talks about the right to protest

Nottingham East Labour MP talks about the right to protest

Poetry Masterclass With Caleb Femi

Chris Lawton of Skate Nottingham talks about the new Road to Tram Line Spot film by Georgianna Scurfield

Skate Nottingham's Chris Lawton walks (or should that be skates?) us down the long, sometimes arduous, road to the new Road to Tram Line Spot film by Georgianna Scurfield, now released on LeftLion...

Dom Joly talks dangerous cows, mind controlling vaccines and the Finland hoax

Dom Joly has scoured the globe for the weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. He shares his insights into this anarchic world with the Nottingham Playhouse audience. 

Alfie Brown talks broken down BMW's and banana bread

Comedian Alfie Brown's journey from Top Shop to top billing has met challenges along the way. Ahead of his forthcoming Open Hearted Human Enquiry tour, Alfie shares his insights into the lessons learned thus far... 

Jo Harrop – the Path Of a Tear Album Tour [jazz/soul/americana]

Nadia Whittome talks about the benefits of wealth tax

Nottingham East Labour MP talks about the benefits of wealth tax

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... 

Our October cover artist Steve Cole talks photographing Ratcliffe-on-Soar

This month’s cover artist Steve Cole tells us more about his stunning photography of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station

Julie Burke & Julie Gardner – Five Leaves New Poetry Launch

From migrant poetry to psychey deepsea disco: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 30 September - 6 October, Pick of Week

Whether you're a poetry fan, a Kate Bush aficionado, a sucker for local alt-folk, or just a pirate at heart, there's plenty to keep you busy this week in Nottingham. 

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. 

Gig review: American Football at Rock City

25 years ago, four friends from Champaign, Illinois formed a band, made a record together and then headed off to college - not once thinking of the potential impact of their music. Little did they know that album would go on to become a seminal masterpiece, one that would inspire a whole genre, as well as a new generation of artists and legions of fans all around the globe. Now travelling the world in 2024 celebrating that album’s quarter century, American Football stopped by Rock City to play their iconic LP1 in full…

Eddy Smith & the 507 [americana]

American Football

Our September cover artist D.A Orli talks 3D art, consumerism and the ownership of history

We sat down with this month’s cover artist D.A. Orli to hear about some of his previous work and inspirations…

Poetry Masterclass With Raymond Antrobus

Broadway at Lakeside: an American Werewolf In London

Gig review: Rockabilly Americana Show at Binks Yard

The Binks Yard outdoor terrace was recently transformed into an Americana extravaganza, coming alive with all things Rockabilly, including four of the UK's top bands of the genre, along with dancing, costumes and vintage American cars. Andrew McCartney was there...

Rockabilly Americana Show