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Left Brian: Five Key Moments in Nottingham Forest’s Season So Far …

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Our lad Gareth Watts gives us the low down on the season so far.

Nottdance Festival 2019: Launch Night Review

Fri 11 Oct 2019

The biennial festival, now in its 25th edition, returns to Nottingham to captivate us all. The official Nottdance 2019 reviewer, Maud Lannen, has her say on the opening night...

The Mask of Anarchy at The Lace Market Theatre

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Christy Fearn checked out the Pat Richard's directed play at The Lace Market Theatre...

Live Music Review: Reflekter at The Bodega

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Local indie grunge quartet Reflekter brought foot-tapping solos aplenty to the intimate stage of The Bodega as they showed off their new single earlier this month…

Out of Time: Fred Karno, the Man Who Discovered Charlie Chaplin

Fri 11 Oct 2019

From growing up on the streets of Nottingham to becoming a pioneer of British comedy, few people made as great an impact on the entertainment industry as Fred Karno. Credited with discovering Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, his meteoric rise to fame was only matched by his rapid fall from grace with the advent of film…

James Hurn: The Impressionist Introducing a New Generation to Tony Hancock

Fri 11 Oct 2019

At the height of its popularity, Hancock’s Half Hour attracted audiences of more than 20 million people. For context, that’s almost 40% of the entire population of Britain at that time, and four times as many UK viewers of the Game of Thrones series finale. Described by Mark Lewisohn as “the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured”, its influence can still be seen in anything from Alan Partridge and The Office to Seinfeld. This month sees actor, impressionist and lifelong Hancock fan James Hurn return to Nottingham with his one man-many voices Hancock and Co. show, featuring brand new material and lost sketches…

Film Review: Joker

Thu 10 Oct 2019

It’s already being called the film of the year and even got an eight-minute standing ovation at its premiere, but what is it about Joker that makes it so spectacular?

Maharaja’s Retreat is a New Indian Fine-Dining Restaurant on Maid Marian Way

Thu 10 Oct 2019

Despite the city already being home to a plethora of South Asian food spots, Notts’ latest Indian fine dining restaurant seems to be proving popular with local foodies...

The Moonshine Sessions: Cracks and Coal by Mk-Tential

Thu 10 Oct 2019

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Mk-Tential perform Cracks and Coal.

Film Review: Ready or Not

Tue 08 Oct 2019

Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett's gory comedy-horror is in cinemas now...

Film Review: Between Two Ferns - The Movie

Tue 08 Oct 2019

Does Zach Galifianakis' popular web-series transfer to the big screen?

Film Review: The Last Tree

Tue 08 Oct 2019

Without a big-name actor or existing franchise to lean on, The Last Tree has likely flown under many moviegoers’ radars - but greenhorn writer/director Shola Amoo has crafted a remarkable coming-of-age drama that will firmly plant his name on the map...

Constellations in the Caves: Creswell Crags Museum and Prehistoric Gorge

Tue 08 Oct 2019

We headed to Creswell Crags this weekend to check out the digital cave planetarium...

My First Time... Public Speaking

Tue 08 Oct 2019

There's nothing worse than bombing in front of a packed crowd... We asked you lot to share your worst public speaking experiences...

7 Places to Try a Meat-Free Burger in Nottingham

Mon 07 Oct 2019

We run down some of the best herbivore-friendly places to grab a veggie or vegan burger in Notts...

LeftLion Film Podcast #21 - Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke: Mayhem Film Festival 2019

Sun 06 Oct 2019

Mayhem Film Festival co-curators Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke join hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto to give the lowdown on what to expect from the 2019 festival...

Mayhem Film Festival takes place at Broadway Cinema between Thursday 10 - Sunday 14 October. Festival passes are available now from the Mayhem website or the Broadway box office for £70.

Circle of Light: More Than Just Making an Album

Sun 06 Oct 2019

An album created by young people in Nottingham this summer will be released on World Mental Health Day with a live show at Confetti’s Metronome. We chat to those involved and find out there’s much more to this project than just the music...

Live Music Photos: Acoustickle Jazz 'n' Grhyme

Sat 05 Oct 2019

Take in some of that Acoustickle magic from its recent show at Peggy's Skylight

Snap Notts: Gandeys Circus

Sat 05 Oct 2019

This month's collaboration took inspiration from Europe's largest travelling big top...

Review: Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce at Inspire Poetry Festival

Fri 04 Oct 2019

We caught performances by poets Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

Review: Patience Agbabi at Inspire Poetry Festival

Fri 04 Oct 2019

We got down to Southwell Library to catch revered poet Patience Agbabi, as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

The Moonshine Sessions: Careless Hearts by Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes

Thu 03 Oct 2019

What Do Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervais, Ross Nobel and Stewart Lee Really Think of Just The Tonic Owner Darrel Martin?

Thu 03 Oct 2019

Nottingham’s longest-running comedy club Just the Tonic is back with a brand new residency at Metronome. To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the LeftLion archives to let owner Darrell Martin know what some of Britain’s most famous comedians really think of him and his club...

Metronome Is Celebrating Its First Birthday

Wed 02 Oct 2019

Since opening its doors, Metronome has provided Nottingham with one of the most innovative and exciting live venues, delivering a visual experience few in the city can rival. To celebrate their first birthday, we take a look back at an eclectic year of highlights, ranging from theatre and poetry, to DJ sets and ensembles…