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Deftly ignoring the failed sequels to the 1987 original, Dan Trachtenberg revitalises an ailing franchise with Prey...

5 Great Things Happening in Nottingham This Week: Night Must Fall, No Man's Land and More

Books, music, theatre - whatever you're into, our city has you covered...

New Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange Saad Eddine Said Outlines His Plans for the Iconic Cultural Centre

Formerly the Director of HOME Slough, Saad Eddine Said has built a career in the arts sector, having worked with many high-profile organisations and artists. He spoke to us about his aims within his new role as Artistic Director and CEO of the New Art Exchange in Nottingham…

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TITUS: T.Rex is King Exhibition

Sun 07 Aug 2022

After Being Named One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, The Television Workshop’s Jorden Myrie Discusses His Impressive Career So Far

Sat 06 Aug 2022

From hard-hitting dramas to genre-blending comedies, Jorden Myrie has already achieved an impressive amount since studying at The Television Workshop - but, after being named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, he’s only just getting started…

Ian C Douglas went to see Spider’s Web at the Theatre Royal...

LeftLion Screen Podcast #6 - Jorden Myrie Interview; Thor: Love and Thunder Review and More

After a couple of months away from the microphones, Screen Editor Jamie Morris and Assistant Editor George White return for a new episode of the LeftLion Screen Podcast - much to the delight of the millions of superfans across the globe...

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We Sit Down With Nottingham’s Ben Norris and Cassie Bradley Ahead of Their Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Two-time UK national poetry slam champion writer Ben Norris is taking his new show Autopilot to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, starring Cassie Bradley. The two Nottingham born actors chat with us about the themes of the play and how it compares to other projects they've been involved with...

Join the Hunt for Gilby's Gold and Win Notts Prizes Worth Over £700

Nottingham's most notorious criminal, Al 'Gator' Gilby, has made off with a chest full of Notts prizes worth over £700. We need you to help track him down and recover the goods...

Film Review: Bullet Train

After racking up the dollar with Deadpool 2 and creating an action hero to rival James Bond in John Wick, David Leitch is back with a bang - and a bullet train...

Writer Michael Pedersen Chats New Book Boy Friends Ahead of His Visit to Waterstones Nottingham

In 2018, poet Michael Pedersen set off on a trip across the Scottish Highlands with one of his best friends Scott Hutchison - founder of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit. But after the sudden passing of the latter, Pedersen found himself surrounded by grief as he sat down to write his next book. Unable to write poetry, though, he poured himself into journals, and what emerged was Boy Friends, the touching new release chronicling his life through the lens of male friendships. Ahead of his event at Waterstones on Tuesday 9 August, we catch up with the author about his process and inspiration…

Nottingham Castle Reboots Prices, Offering Year-Round Entry With Every Ticket

The relaunch of Nottingham Castle hasn’t been without its hiccups, but Nottingham Castle Trust (the charity who run the site) have refreshed their offer, with all general admission tickets enabling twelve months of access via their new “Rebel” pass.

LeftLion Magazine #150

Our 150th issue is a celebration of the past, present and future of LeftLion. Featuring Editors' Roundtable with Jared Wilson, Bridie Squires and Ashley Carter, Nottingham's Next Generation of Talent, Agony Ash, 150 Moments that Made LeftLion and a city-wide treasure hunt for prizes worth over £700...

Theatre Review: Identical at Nottingham Playhouse

Looking for a fun family night out? Look no further...

Big City Book Review: Ibi Zoboi’s Punching the Air

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Zach Omitowoju's take on Punching the Air...

Arboretum Beer Festival Returns with Beer, Street Food, and Live Music Galore

Just when you thought you had that rare August weekend off the sauce, along comes DHP Family’s Arboretum Beer Festival to tempt you out with top class ale, craft beer, live music, street food and more besides…

In Photos: Nottinghamshire Pride 2022

Nottinghamshire Pride returned last weekend, bringing a wave of colour and vibrancy to the city's streets. Nathan Langman joined the celebrations to grab some cracking shots of the event...

Framework Powers Up New Gaming Fundraising Campaign to Help Fight Homelessness

Fancy topping off some aliens, growing your own virtual utopia, or maybe sitting down for a game of Magic: The Gathering with your mates, but want to raise money to help fight homelessness at the same time? Local charity Framework have just the answer you're looking for. Introducing their new gaming-oriented campaign, Power Up

Our Flag Means Death Star Nathan Foad on Working With Taika Waititi, Growing Up in Newark and Learning to Take Risks