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Theatre Review: Awful Auntie
Fri 21 Jun 2024David Walliam's perilous home escape caper for children
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Book Review: Rory Waterman's 'Come Here To This Gate'
Thu 20 Jun 2024This bravura collection from Rory Waterman will give credence to those who consider him Nottingham’s foremost working poet.
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We Speak to Indie Musician Electronic Cherry Seraph Ahead of Her Bodega Gig
Thu 20 Jun 2024Female producer and queer artist Cherry Seraph's sonic evolution over the years is displayed throughout her discography. She released her debut EP mid-pandemic, and since then explores an ethereal genre bending sound. We caught up with Cherry ahead of her gig at The Bodega on 11 July.
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Gig review: Cloudbusting at Rescue Rooms
Thu 20 Jun 2024Cloudbusting are an established and wildly popular tribute to the magnificent music of Kate Bush. We went to watch their recent show at Rescue Rooms, as part of the band's The Line, The Cross and The Curve Tour...
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Preview: Live At The Hall at Wollaton Hall
Wed 19 Jun 2024Get ready for an epic night of music at Wollaton Hall on Friday 30 August, as "Live at the Hall" brings together an all-star lineup featuring Razorlight, Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives, The Sherlocks and more...
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Gig review: Nick Mason at the Royal Concert Hall
Tue 18 Jun 2024With a refreshing new set since the last time Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason and his band of merry men, The Saucerful of Secrets graced our fair city, LeftLion witnessed something of a renaissance at Nottingham's Royal Concert Hall...
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Music reviews: June 2024
Tue 18 Jun 2024This month on our stereos: Theorist and Friends, Shadows of a Silhouette, Lex, Mimosa, George Gadd + The Aftermath and Jude Forsey
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Indie gigs, comedy music and pride parties: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week: 17-23 June
Mon 17 Jun 2024This week we're highlighting the best evening and late night parties and music taking place around Notts. From indie gigs to 'Britain's funniest band' to Nottingham's Queer Prom, there's undoubtedly something for everyone in today's Pick of the Week.
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Gig review: Girls Aloud at Motorpoint Arena
Mon 17 Jun 2024After 11 years off the stage, the Girls Aloud show is back. As the girls headed towards the end of their reunion tour, the show visited Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena, offering a heartfelt tribute to their late band mate, Sarah Harding, and a fun, upbeat return to noughties girl group goodness...
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Theatre Review: Where I Belong
Sat 15 Jun 2024Lakeside Arts hosts poems and stories from two UNESCO Cities of Literature, Nottingham and Baghdad...
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In photos: Forzafest at Trent Navigation
Fri 14 Jun 2024Forzafest is a new live music event promoted by members of the Nottingham Forest fan group Forza Garibaldi and hosted at the Trent Navigation's brilliant Big Shed venue. LeftLion was there to capture some of the action...
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Theatre Review: Rush - A Joyous Jamaican Journey
Fri 14 Jun 2024The good ship Empire Windrush sets sail from the Playhouse...
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Food review: 31K
Fri 14 Jun 2024Not just the spot for music and cocktails, Hockley's 31K offers a menu of mix and match build-your-own meals. Our trusty Food Editor made a visit to to test out their 'world-class snap'...
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Gig review: Bernard Butler at Metronome
Thu 13 Jun 2024Singer, songwriter and legendary guitarist Bernard Butler dropped in to Metronome recently to promote his new album. The result was a night of great music and fascinating stories from his 35 years in the business...
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Review: The sun shines on Radfest Community Festival 2024
Thu 13 Jun 2024As I park up for Radfest 2024 the clouds suddenly part and the sun shines brightly, writes Bassey who's reminded of the similar weather at Radfest last year and already feels the day will be a success...
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Comedy Review: Rich Hall
Thu 13 Jun 2024Rich Hall delivers a hilarious evening of standup comedy at the Playhouse...
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Gig Review: Teen Mortgage with Jools at The Bodega
Tue 11 Jun 2024Rent is due! Teen Mortgage are taking over The Bodega and the compensation? An all-round good time. Talia Robinson was there...
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Gig review: Gen and The Degenerates at The Bodega
Tue 11 Jun 2024Anything but ‘anti-fun’, this post-punk propaganda brought us straight to
The Bodega to witness Gen and The Degenerates do their thing...
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Comedy Review: Punt and Dennis at the Playhouse
Tue 11 Jun 2024Two of The Mary Whitehouse Experience reunite...
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