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Caves, campervans and comedy: the life of a Notts comedy promoter

Ian Whitcombe started off running comedy shows in his local pub and now has big names calling up for a gig. He talks to Left Lion about his role in the Nottingham Comedy Festival, the acts he has nurtured, and his own journey into the land of laughs... 

Gig review: Pale Waves at Rock City

In October, Rock City was graced by indie-rock stars Pale Waves on the third date of their Smitten tour. Supported by rising trio Swim School, it was a captivating night...

Gig review: Uncle Lucius at The Bodega

It's a long road from Texas to The Bodega, but Uncle Lucius made that journey last week, filling the intimate Nottingham venues with tales of whiskey, bar fights and God's own country...

Chapters of history: author Simon Smalley turns the pages on Nottingham’s queer past

The history of St. Ann’s has always been a fascinating one. Today, the idea that the council could bulldoze entire areas of communities separating neighbours and friends is one that is difficult to imagine. However, for those who lived it, it’s still all too real. CJ De Barra speaks to St Ann’s born-and-bred author Simon Smalley about growing up in the area as a young gay man in the 60s and 70s.

Ultimate 70s Show

Writing While Muslim: Women’s Experiences In Publishing

Comic Harmonic at Nottingham Comedy Festival

Noteworthy and Unspeakable Acts at Nottingham Comedy Festival

Jess Gillham Ensemble

Pinocchio

OUTPOSTS live at Billys

The Hot Damn!

Mini Throwing Taster

Ian Kirkpatrick - Iconoclash

A Comedy Tapas- Nottingham Comedy Festival

A Political Brunch - Nottingham Comedy Festival

Bryan Stoops: Celebrity Girlfriend Draft - Nottingham Comedy Festival

Den Of Fools: the Funny / Punny Panel Show Where Improv Meets Standup - Nottingham Comedy Festival

Dan Lythe and Colin Etches: Dopamine - Nottingham Comedy Festival

Nicky Vere Compton and Rubynia Reubens: Freaks and Fools - the Cabaret - Nottingham Comedy Festival

Ishi Khan: Love Desires Strawberries - Nottingham Comedy Festival

Notts Book Arts Fair 2024

The Big Shed Premier League Fan Zone - Nottingham Forest vs West Ham

The Tangerine Eclipse

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