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LeftLion Magazine Issue #196 June 2026

Our June issue features The Foragers Kitchen, Selina Molinski (AKA Charity Shop Sue), Alison Rashley of Television Workshop, Dusty 4 Track, Green Meadows, artist Julian Pinnick, Nottingham Puppet Festival and lots more.

Film review: The Last Spy

Katherina Otto-Bernstein’s insightful documentary ‘The Last Spy’ delves into the life of Peter Sichel, a German-born Jew who served in the United States’ secret service throughout the aftermath of Nazi occupation and throughout the Cold War.

Book Review: Spring Fever by Thomas Legendre

Thought-provoking, feasible and very hard to put down, Spring Fever is Thomas Legendre's third novel set between Nottingham and London. Somewhat dystopian in its depiction of a futuristic virus that affects both people and technology, the story follows protagonist Amanda Nigh meeting American ice hockey player Craig Merlau as they set about finding a cure for Spring Fever...

Locating Lawrence: May 1924

The Great Strike and rise of fascism threaten to unsettle Lawrence’s Tuscan calm...

Rebel City Sessions - Spangled, Youth Killed It, Half Happy & Riley Marsh

The Mersey Beatles

Wolfsbane

Ibiza Orchestra

John Robb

Overheard in Notts: May 2026

Badly behaved kids and headstands in pubs feature on this month's Overheard in Notts...

Posturing

The Longest Johns

Nightstalker

Theatre Review: RONiN at Lakeside Arts

RONiN tells the story of a swordswoman up against overwhelming odds in this innovative and visually striking show...

Theatre Review: Barnum at the Nottingham Playhouse

Roll up, roll up! Barnum brings big top joy to Nottingham Playhouse...

From The Kitchen with Stéphane Luiggi, Owner and Chef at French Living

We chat to Stéphane, owner of French Living, about steak frites and a special New Year's Day meal... 

Spear of Destiny

Open Mike Eagle - Neighborhood Gods International tour 2026

Film review: Surrender to It

From the creative mind of the Midlands’ own Nottingham Television Workshop comes Tim Bryn Smith’s latest feature film, Surrender to It. This compelling narrative weaves together a journey of adventure, the pain of loss, and the enduring power of friendship.

The Thompsons on festivals and killer cows

Our latest catch up with Nottingham's most opinionated grocers...

Dead Pony

BIIRD

Film review: The Devil Wears Prada 2

Strike a pose, your favourite iconic quartet has strutted back onto our screens after twenty years, ready to fulfil fans with their charm, ambition, and cerulean clothes. The Devil Wears Prada 2, directed by David Frankel, has officially hit UK cinemas and here’s what to expect…

Undercover artist: Heather Hodkinson champions Green Hustle festival

Our Green Hustle festival-inspired May cover is the work of artist Heather Hodkinson who, as well as helping to shape the visual identity of Green Hustle, has lent her talents to promote lots of other green initiatives around Notts. She talks to us about her love of collage and why it’s important to get out and about.