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We spoke to Nottingham’s oldest cinema, The Savoy

There’s nothing quite like a vintage movie experience, and Nottingham is lucky to have an original Art deco cinema in Derby Road’s Savoy Cinema. Built in the 30s, the building still contains many original features to admire, and now after a recent refurb to bring deluxe seating in three screen rooms, there’s even more reason to visit. We went down to chat to General Manager Paul Scotton to get some insider info on the Savoy’s 89 year history…

Comedian Pierre Novellie talks about autism, the Isle of Man and his dislike of mouth noises

Acclaimed comedian, Pierre Novellie, returns to Nottingham for a gig at the Canalhouse. Leftlion caught up with Pierre recently to find out more about his recent autism diagnosis and his new act. 

Good Kid

Mini Throwing Taster

Otala (with Flip Top Head)

Threads - 40th Anniversary + Intro

Book Launch 'bunker: Stories and Poems From a Nuclear Age'

Hidden History Tour

From alt-rock and grunge, to football and surrealism. Here's what's on in Nottingham, 23 -29 September

There's no shortage of energetic gigs, side-splitting comedy, or thought provoking art and design shows, to keep you busy in Notts this week. Here's what's on. 

Buffy Revamped

The Ultimate Boyband Party Show

Britannia Hospital

Miss Saigon - 25th Anniversary

Hotel Mira

Gandeys Circus

Gandeys Circus

Hidden History Tour

Harmony at the Hall: The Shipstone Street Jazz Orchestra

We chat with DECO about their debut album and the joy of touring

Formed in 2011, with roots in the Midlands and beyond, there’s a lot to unpack with 80s-influenced band Deco – and they've only just released their debut album. With two Nottingham shows imminent, lead singer Max Kendall found time to sit down with LeftLion to talk about the new record, as well as the band’s headline tour, and everything in between…

We caught up with Nish Kumar ahead of his two gigs at Nottingham Playhouse

The man’s so funny, they booked him twice. Nish Kumar brings his razor-sharp political insight to the Nottingham Playhouse two times in October during the Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe tour. Here he gives LeftLion an exclusive peek…

Radio Gaga - the Ultimate Celebration Of Queen

Mini Throwing Taster

Ghosts Of the Gaol

Steve Fishwick & Frank Basile [ Jazz/ Hard Bop]

Paula Rego