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Shit-Faced Shakespeare are Bringing a Drunken Performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream to Notts
Wed 02 Oct 2019Back in Shakespeare’s day, the water was so dirty that alcohol was the preferred drink of choice, meaning that there’s every chance actors performed his work half-cut. Shit-Faced Shakespeare are taking the Bard’s work back it’s roots, with one member of the cast getting tipsy during each performance. We spoke to members Saul Barron, Lucy Norris and Beth-Louise Priestly about their boozy exploits ahead of a performance at the Nottingham Playhouse...
Theatre Review: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fri 12 Jul 2019Nottingham Shakespeare Company are bringing Oberon, Puck, Bottom and the gang to various locations around the city...
Film Review: Midsommar
Thu 11 Jul 2019Ari Aster's follow-up to 2018's Hereditary has caused a bit of a stir since its release. Here's what we thought of it...
Nusic Podcast #207 with Lia White, San Junipero, Midnite City, Velvet Blush and More...
Wed 26 Jun 2019This week’s New Music Podcast features the band that have sold out their October gig already, we announce the Industry Professionals for the 2019 FSN Final, plus the MC so focussed he’s the only rapper in the UK not on social media every seven seconds.
This podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.
A Tribute to February Montaine: Reviving Memories of a Midlands Musician
Wed 15 May 2019Every so often, something hits our inbox that is impossible to ignore. When Sam Potter, formerly of Castle Donington-based band Late of the Pier, got in touch to tell us about his latest project, we knew it was one we had to share.
Crazy P's Danielle Moore on Throwing the Middle Finger to the Establishment
Sun 28 Apr 2019Crazy P’s singer might have ‘blagged’ her way into a twenty year career, but they’re about to release new album, Age of the Ego, kicking off the tour at Brickworks for a rare live performance in the band’s hometown.
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Eight: Mysteries of the Midlands, Part Two
Thu 25 Apr 2019Against all odds, we've reached the end of another series! In the season two finale, the gang investigate the mysterious Derbyshire Dogman, the illusive Nottinghamshire big cat, the mind-boggling Hollingwell Incident, and the most mystifying location to have ever graced our fine county: St. Anne's.
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Seven: His Infernal Midlands
Mon 22 Apr 2019In this week's episode we take a look at the Man of Wealth and Taste himself, the Devil! Prepare yourself for tales of wicked deeds, dastardly machinations, and evil intent. Warning: Contains strong language and references to child abuse and sexual assault.
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Six: Subterranean Secrets
Fri 12 Apr 2019Get your helmets on, listeners: We're going spelunking! In this week's episode, the gang take a deep-dive into the marvelous and mysterious world beneath our feet, looking at the history of Creswell Crags, the Derbyshire Catacombs, and the twisting network of caves that stretch across the whole county. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Five: The Great Nottingham Curio Show!
Thu 04 Apr 2019Roll up, roll up! In the season two premiere, the gang take a look at the remarkable and infamous curiosity show, including exploitative entertainers of Goose Fair, the perennial jokester William Wallet, and the world-famous Joseph Merrick, A.K.A. the Elephant Man! Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.
Christmas Without Abuse and Violence: A Campaign for Midland Women’s Aid
Fri 07 Dec 2018Midland Women’s Aid are running a campaign to raise funds for Christmas presents that'll go to 26 children escaping domestic abuse…
Middle Kids at The Bodega in Photos
Mon 03 Dec 2018We got down to see Middle Kids at The Bodega, and took some snaps...
Celebrating 100 Years of Women Gaining the Vote with Midlands Suffragettes
Fri 23 Nov 20186 February 2018 marked 100 years of 8.5 million women gaining their right to vote. Although it will be another decade before we celebrate 100 years of all women gaining the vote, it was a huge milestone in the step towards women’s rights being achieved...
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Four: Mysteries of the Midlands
Fri 26 Oct 2018This is it, freaks and geeks! In the season one finale, the gang delve into all the wonder and weirdness they've come across in the last four weeks. Prepare for chills, thrills, and spills! Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Three: The Case of the Cotgrave Bigfoot
Fri 19 Oct 2018He’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!
History of the Weird Midlands Episode Two: Aliens Over Clifton
Fri 12 Oct 2018The truth is out there, freaks and geeks! In today's thrilling episode, the gang turn their eyes to the skies in search of flying saucers and little green men. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.
History of the Weird Midlands Episode One: Ghosts of the A616
Fri 05 Oct 2018Podcasters beware, you're in for a scare! In the debut episode of History of the Weird Midlands, our hosts explore all that is ghoulish and ghastly in our haunted little corner of the world. Warning: Contains strong language and some serious spookiness.
Film Review: A Star is Born
Tue 02 Oct 2018Bradley Cooper takes on the fourth version of A Star is Born in this enthralling directorial debut...
Notes from the Middle Kingdom: A Hostile Time, A Hostile Place
Fri 28 Sept 2018It's no secret: Things are a bit tense at the minute. Here's our man in Beijing James Kramer weighing in on the currently bonkers socio-political climate, the mind-numbing bureaucracy of immigration control, and the malleability of time and place in an increasingly messy and frustrating world.
301: The Midlands' Minimal Music Collective
Fri 03 Aug 2018At first glance, the East Midlands dance music scene is relatively hard to place on the map small compared to other regional titans like Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham. However, as this weekend’s event at Rough Trade is about to show, there is a collective of passionate promoters to be found here, and they’ve decided to join forces...
Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Three Men Make a Tiger
Wed 20 Jun 2018Our man James chats air pollution in this month’s edition of Notes from the Middle Kingdom.
In Another Place: Local Artists Display Work on Billboards Across East Midlands
Fri 01 Jun 2018Advertising bombards our everyday lives, our data isn’t safe anymore, we can’t escape consumerism and it all seems a bit bleak, doesn’t it? What if we could take that advert for the jasmine scented extra-frothy body wash that we can't seem to avoid and replace it with art? Replace the ordinary with something extraordinary. If your peepers have been extra focused, you may have noticed that across the East Midlands, that is exactly what’s happening...
Architects of Air's 2018 Luminarium at Highfields Park in Photos
Wed 30 May 2018Ahhh, so pretteh. Our Dan got down to Nottingham Lakeside Arts to take a few snaps of the latest Luminarium from Architects of Air...
Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Just Add Oil
Tue 22 May 2018Here at LeftLion, we believe that the ultimate summer body should refer to anything that is capable of efficiently devouring ice cream down Skeggy Beach. However, if you're looking to whip your bod into shape, look no further than our man in Beijing James Kramer, who has a load of advice to get yourself fit and healthy in time for your jolly holidays.
Notes from the Middle Kingdom: Heated Seats, Housing & Hutongs
Fri 13 Apr 2018Our guy James keeps us up to date with all things housing now that he's back in Notts...