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Local Live Bands, Markets, Film Festivals and Escape Rooms: Here's What's On This Week in Nottingham 21-28 April 2024
Sun 21 Apr 2024There's no end of exciting events this week in Nottingham. From beloved local live act Wizard's Can't be Lawyers and Central Library gigs to the anticipated return of Beeston Film Festival and the Ay Up Market, see here for our picks of the most unmissable choices.
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Gig Review: SPRINTS at The Bodega
Sun 21 Apr 2024Hitting Nottingham for the penultimate date of their sold-out UK tour, SPRINTS had lots to celebrate. Their debut album, Letter to Self, has received widespread critical acclaim; their tour has sold out; and here they are, full of energy, attitude in spades, and preparing to bring joy to The Bodega...
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Theatre Review: Liberation Squares at the Playhouse
Sat 20 Apr 2024Truth be told, Sonali Bhattacharyya has written a big play over a long period of time to fit into the relatively small Neville Studio at Nottingham Playhouse. And this is the kind of hugeness that Bea Udeh found bursting from the scenes of this world premiere production of Liberation Squares...
Concert Review: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Sat 20 Apr 2024Neil Fulwood checks out the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall...
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Gig Review: Davoli at Running Horse
Sat 20 Apr 2024From earning new fans at Beat The Streets festival to releasing their debut album Notes For A New Year, 2024 has been a memorable year so far for Notts outfit Davoli. So to see for ourselves how they are gathering such a fan-following in the city for their impressive live performances, we went to catch their set at The Running Horse pub…
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Gig Review: Jerub at The Bodega
Sat 20 Apr 2024Hometown heroes Alfie Sharp and Jerub joined forces for a sold-out show at The Bodega…
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We Find out More About New Currents, Nottingham’s New Day Festival
Sat 20 Apr 2024Nottingham has many successful day festivals but this year, there's a new kid on the block. Here's some more information about New Currents festival...
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Film Review: Civil War
Fri 19 Apr 2024Defying logic amplifies this American nightmare in Alex Gardland and A24’s latest dystopian thriller.
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Theatre Review: The Life of Pi
Wed 17 Apr 2024Life of Pi adaptation at Nottingham's Theatre Royal is a heartrending delight
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We tried out the National Justice Museum's brand new escape room
Tue 16 Apr 2024Adding another facet to their already varied and exciting calendar of events, The National Justice Museum has launched Guilty?! - a new escape room that takes players for an interactive adventure through the Grade II listed historic prison. The LeftLion team went down to try it out…
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Gig Review: Dura Mater at Jam Cafe
Mon 15 Apr 2024On the eve of the release of their stunning new single Red Holiday, fast-rising Notts 8-piece Dura Mater headed down to Jamcafé in Hockley to celebrate their second song entering the streaming world. With a packed room filled with raucous energy and good vibes aplenty, here’s what went down at their single release show…
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Gig Review: Bob Vylan at Rough Trade
Mon 15 Apr 2024Having sold out Rock City in November, punk rap duo Bob Vylan returned to Rough Trade this week for a more intimate set and signing of their new album Humble as the Sun, bringing heavy guitar, catchy lyrics, and timely political messaging.
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Music Reviews: April 2024
Mon 15 Apr 2024LeftLion Listens: Kai-Otee, Roshan Sabet, Di$mal, Sharon Watkins, Rat Face Lewey, Drone Queen, Deri Sharman, Kirvn, ThaiThai, EM
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Theatre Review: Janet
Sun 14 Apr 2024Becki Crossley checks out Janet at the Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts...
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