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Remembering Baby: Life, Loss and Post-Mortem at Surface Gallery

Tue 23 Oct 2018

In October, Surface Gallery welcomed Remembering Baby; an exhibition which sensitively explores what happens when a baby dies, from the view of a parent and medical professionals. Adrian was deeply moved...

Review: Mayhem Film Festival 2018

Mon 22 Oct 2018

We look back on four amazing days at Nottingham's biggest and best film festival...

‘Invisible Britain: Portraits of Hope and Resilience’ Interview with Paul Sng

Mon 22 Oct 2018

‘Invisible Britain: Portraits of Hope and Resilience’ gives a narrative to those forgotten by the media and government in modern Britain.

The book features the work of several accomplished documentary photographers, to show the untold stories of those affected by issues such as Brexit, austerity, de-industrialisation and social upheaval.

The Broadway are hosting a screening of the Invisible Britain: Sleaford Mods film with a panel Q&A to discuss the book with director/editor Paul Sng, Carl Phillips and photographers David Severn and Laura Dicken.

We sat down with Paul Sng, to talk about the book...

Film Review: Black '47

Mon 22 Oct 2018

Lance Daly's harrowing story of revenge and survival during the the Great Famine is out now...

Live Music Review: Rafiki Jazz at New Art Exchange

Mon 22 Oct 2018

We got down to New Art Exchange to check out the amazing Rafiki Jazz...

We're Celebrating National Stammer Awareness Day

Mon 22 Oct 2018

The British Stammering association have estimated that around 700,000 people in the UK have a stammer, yet so many people are not aware of it. International Stammering Awareness Day happens every year on the 22 October, where stammering associations, individuals, and groups around the world organise events to mark the day and raise awareness for people who stammer...

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Sun 21 Oct 2018

We've got everything from theatre shows, to single launches, to Ruby Wax's philosophical musings. Goo on then.

Film Review: Mandy

Sat 20 Oct 2018

Is Panos Cosmatos’ Mandy more than just a Nicolas Cage movie?

Film Review: Science Fair

Sat 20 Oct 2018

Nine high school science geeks give us an important revision session on why we should love science in this extremely likeable documentary...

Foretell Your Destiny with These Nottingham-Themed Tarot Cards

Sat 20 Oct 2018

The ancient wisdoms of tarot have been utilised in the foretelling of soul destiny for bleddy yonks. We hath dug out some of Nottingham’s occult cards for yorn ducks to cut out and play with in the last remaining local boozers, or Temples of the Divine, if you like. Pay heed to the stories told, interpret the knowledge imparted in your own, true way. Just mek sure you charge a decent few quid for any readings given, and sling us 10%...

Nottingham Comedy Promoters Just The Tonic are Celebrating 25 Years in the Business

Sat 20 Oct 2018

We’ve got bleddy birthday fever this month. Just The Tonic, Nottingham’s prime comedy promoters, have been bringing the funnies to the city for 25 years. From Johnny Vegas to Ross Noble, Darrell Martin has booked some right belly-twisting boggers, so we asked him to take a look back at his time over the years as the don of stand-up around these parts...

Flo Skatepark Returns!

Fri 19 Oct 2018

Our Skateboarding special issue hadn’t been out five minutes when we got the sad news that Flo had been forced to shut up shop; the barmy summer heatwave had taken its toll on another small business. Fast forward a few weeks and it’s a different story, with local skaters, BMX riders, parents and organisations banding together, making Hood Townesque efforts to see the venue open again from tomorrow.

History of the Weird Midlands Episode Three: The Case of the Cotgrave Bigfoot

Fri 19 Oct 2018

He’s big, he’s hairy, he lives in the woods bathing in his own filth. No, we’re not talking about LP. This week the gang hit the trail in search of the illusive Cotgrave bigfoot!

LeftLion Film Podcast #9 Part 2 - Mayhem Festival with Penny Reeve & Ali Emm

Fri 19 Oct 2018

In part two of the one year anniversary episode of the LeftLion Film Podcast, Ashley Carter is joined by Penny Reeve and Ali Emm to discuss the final two days of the 2018 Mayhem Film Festival.

What's Going Down at Hockley Hustle This Year?

Thu 18 Oct 2018

Hockley Hustle is back on Sunday 28 October, celebrating its twelfth year, and it's bigger and better than ever. We give you the lowdown on the festival that features over 300 acts across thirty stages...

Under Cover Artist: Farah Kandanker

Thu 18 Oct 2018

We grabbed a few words from the creator of graphic novel Cat Ghost, Farah Kandanker, who treated LeftLion Magazine to a cover and poster this month...

LeftLion Film Podcast #9 Part 1 - Mayhem Festival with Penny Reeve

Thu 18 Oct 2018

Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto celebrate the one year anniversary of the LeftLion Film Podcast with a special two part episode recorded during the Mayhem Film Festival. For part one, they're joined by Penny Reeve to discuss the first two days, including their thoughts on Nicolas Cage's Mandy.

8 Peeper-Pleasing Pubs in Nottingham

Wed 17 Oct 2018

While Nottingham seems to have a fascination with watering holes that are either underground, hidden down an alleyway or require the navigation of some kind of labyrinth of deception to enter, it’s nice to occasionally park your behind in your bog-standard boozer and admire the world around you. We’ve jotted down some noteworthy places in the city centre that have either great surrounding scenery, or wicked architecture that you can enjoy while drinking your pint…

David Severn Documents Whitby Goth Weekend in New Photobook

Wed 17 Oct 2018

Party with all the seaside spirit your black little heart can muster this Halloween season, with David Severn's Whitby Goth Weekend photograph book launch at Nottingham Contemporary's Ottar Cafebar on Thursday 1 November, from 7pm. In the meantime, check out some of the photos featured in the book, and have a read of our chat with David himsen...