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A new immersive theatre show, The Apple of Discord, comes to The People's Hall Notitngham. We speak to Director Joe Strickland...

Tue 24 Feb 2026

Set against the legendary backdrop of the Trojan War, Apple of Discord offers a mythically unique experience through the medium of immersive theatre and takes place in the historic People’s Hall. LeftLion sits down with director Joe Strickland to find out what makes this show worthy of Zeus’ blessing!

Overheard in Notts: February 2026

Tue 24 Feb 2026

This month Notts has been gassing about Medieval Tories, the devil's music and fit people who could kill a pig...

How do you brew? We meet the owners of The Hidden Brew, a new coffee haven in Cobden Chambers

Tue 24 Feb 2026

The Hidden Brew is Nottingham’s newest independent coffee shop, quietly opening in Cobden Chambers back in December. Still learning and growing, the café was set up by Ed Dodd and Masha Cooper, who met at a local music event before deciding to bring their shared idea to life. Designed as a warm, welcoming space, it’s somewhere you can stop by for a coffee or settle in with a sketchbook and get creative. We paid a visit to chat all things coffee beans, shoestring budgets and the ever-important question of whether syrup in your coffee should be allowed.

Catching up with Willow Bay ahead of their EP launch show at The Carousel

Mon 23 Feb 2026

Melodic folk-trio Willow Bay are back with a bang on 28th February as The Carousel hosts the launch of the band's first-ever EP, Evangeline. The live-performance chemistry between the three members is contagious, and they have been known to silence every audience member in sight with their angelic harmonies. We caught up with the band (lead vocalist and guitarist Aaliyah, guitarist and banjo player Matt, and electric guitarist Ben) to dig deep into the story of the EP and their development as a band...

Gig review: Suede stun at Rock City, with support from Notts own Bloodworm

Sun 22 Feb 2026

On Thursday night, 90s Brit-pop darlings Suede brought their 'Dancing With The Europeans Tour' to an adoring audience at Rock City, with support from Notts own dark dreamwave trio Bloodworm...

Gig review: Blackbeard's Tea Party at The Bodega

Sun 22 Feb 2026

Starting out as an acoustic busking band in York nearly 20 years ago, Blackbeard’s Tea Party have evolved into a solid five-piece folk rock band whose live performances have included the legendary festivals of Glastonbury and Fairport’s Cropredy Convention. If you insist on your folk delivered in a traditional acoustic way complete with flat caps, then this may not the band for you. However, if you’re up for something a bit livelier, then check them out. We did, at The Bodega...

Murder mysteries and powerful performances: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 23 February - 1 March

Sun 22 Feb 2026

As February draws to a close, the week ahead in Nottingham spans gripping theatre, film, live music and atmospheric storytelling...

The best burgers in Nottingham? Meet Bomba, the newest contender...

Sat 21 Feb 2026

There are new burgers in town and they rival Nottingham’s greatest. Bomba is rejecting gourmet fillings and towering stacks for the nostalgia of a simple American burger. Food co-editor Lucy Campion shares her thoughts on their new Wild-West-inspired menu.

Gina Birch on truth, insight and how to live a life devoid of convention

Fri 20 Feb 2026

An emblem of passion, a staple of creativity... Gina Birch has been key to establishing and presenting the female voice within the punk music movement. Nottingham born Gina is well-known as a founding member of The Raincoats but her contribution goes much, much wider. Ria Serena found out more for LeftLion...

Gig review: Big Special at Rescue Rooms

Thu 19 Feb 2026

Black Country duo Big Special are one of those bands that is so much more than the sum of its parts, punching well above their weight in many different ways. Their rise has been rapid, and their new album charts that journey. We caught them at Rescue Rooms, along with two other unique duos...

Theatre Review: Kiss Me Kate by the West Bridgford Operatic Society at the Squire Performing Arts Centre

Thu 19 Feb 2026

The West Bridgford Operatic Society puts on Kiss Me Kate, Cole Porter's famed musical that juggles a play within a play. Ambitious stuff. So how did they do...

Gig review: Mogwai at Rock City

Thu 19 Feb 2026

Eleven studio albums, nine live albums, with nearly as many film scores, composed over the course of 30 years. A discography this plentiful is enough to be the envy of most well-established bands. Mogwai, the owners of said discography, have achieved this through a combination of creative vision, technical virtuosity and instrumental skill to become one of the metaphorical heads on the “Mount Rushmore” of post-rock. The Scottish band’s delve into the genre has seen them appeal to an expanding fan base, evidenced by the acclaim of their 2021 album As the Love Continues… which went to #1 in the album charts and earned them a Mercury prize nomination...