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The Festival of Literature is all about conversations and this one saw two writers meet in person for the first time. Previously to this, they had communicated via email as Jon offered support and advice to Jenn’s latest novel...

Literature Review: Michael Summons Roberts and Alison Moore

Warming, passionate and inspiring. Michael Symmons Roberts and Alison Moore made the first night of the Festival of Literature go off with an explosion of everything that makes writers write and readers read.

Nottingham Music Hub Release Charity Single

Nottingham's school kids have been singing their little hearts out to raise money for charity...

On the Edge: Three Playwrights in Conversation

The Festival of Literature has focused on conversations that affect our sense of self, place and identity. This has become increasingly important in recent productions at the Nottingham Playhouse.

Live Music Review: Whitney at The Bodega

When American indie/garage rock band Smith Westerns broke up in 2014, guitarist Max Kakacek and drummer Julien Ehrlich formed Whitney. Their debut album – a collection of beautiful west-coast, end-of-summer, washed-out colour seventies rock – was released earlier this year. Now, their UK tour brings them to a sold-out Bodega...

Theatre Review: The Anarchist Cook George Egg

If you’ve ever wondered how to make a three course meal using a trouser press, kettle and a mini bar, then this is the show for you. James Walker enjoyed some innovative food for thought...

Comedy Review: Jerry Sadowitz - Warm-Up Man For The Apocalypse

Adrian Reynolds got down to the Nottingham Arts Theatre to catch controversial comedian, Jerry Sadowitz, do his thing...

The Diary of a Nottingham Man in Hong Kong

Nottingham’s best travelled writer, Ben Zabulis, discovers a culture so obsessed with reading they queue up overnight for the Hong Kong Book Festival…

Win the Chance to Meet Black Stone Cherry

We’re giving away a pair of tickets to meet and greet the American rockers, plus the opportunity to watch the show when they play in Nottingham later this month.

Fine Craft Fair Lustre at Nottingham Lakeside Arts This Weekend

Sat 12 Nov 2016

For those of you who enjoy creativity and the finer things in life, this is the Christmas market for you. Over the course of the weekend, the Nottingham Lakeside Arts' Djanogly Gallery, Wallner Gallery and Djanogly Theatre have been turned into an indoor bazaar full of quality art and handmade luxuries that you can ogle at, swoon over and take home if you wish.

11 Things to do in Nottingham This Week

Fri 11 Nov 2016

There's plenty to be getting on with over the next seven days...

Reclaim the Night 2016: Violence Against Women Protest at Forest Rec

Fri 11 Nov 2016

Women of Nottingham, it's time to banner up...

Line of Light Poetry Projections on Station Street

We were drawn to the illuminated poetry at Station Street, celebrating our UNESCO City of Literature status...

The Endless Rage of DH Lawrence: Zebra Crossings

Nottingham's biggest potty mouth and historical badman tells us what's been gerrin' his goat...

Katie Half-Price Reviews George Monbiot's Latest Book

Nottingham's orangest reviewer tells us what's up with How Did We Get into this Mess? Politics, Equality, Nature...

What's on the LeftLion Stereo? - November 2016

With music videos from Scorzayzee, Brooders, Chroma Bay, Georgie, Shookz, The Mocking Jays, and The Hijinks...

Theatre Review: The Commitments at Nottingham Theatre Royal