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Wanting to make sure it's not just those posh lot in the capital getting to see all the greatest new releases, we sent Jack Francis down south for two weeks of world premieres, incredible debuts and a surprising amount of cannibalism...

Exhibition Review: Social Resource Project for Tennis Clubs at Bonington Gallery

Renowned conceptual artist, Stephen Willats, returns to Nottingham to finish what he started in the 1970s and ignites a rallying cry for wider engagement in the arts...

Review: Escape From R. M. S. Titanic at Houdini's Nottingham

As the Titanic pulled into Nottingham (and, more specifically, the back corner of Tenpin near Showcase), we decided to hop on board and see if we could jump ship before it sank to the bottom of the ocean. Or, in other words, we tried out Houdini’s ‘Escape From R.M.S. Titanic’ escape room. Here’s how we got on…

Colin Baker Chats Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries and Bringing Sherlock Holmes to Mansfield

Ahead of the Palace Theatre's showing of The Hound of the Baskervilles, LeftLion sit down with Sherlock Holmes himself, actor Colin Baker. We discuss the iconic detective, Doctor Who, Nadine Dorries in the jungle, how Davros got him wearing Crocs, and the status of Colin’s lucky underpants...

Gig Review: The Big Moon at Rough Trade

We sent Marta Tavares down to Rough Trade to see The Big Moon perform tracks from their new album Here is Everything...

Gig Review: Oh Wonder at Rough Trade

Following the launch of their brand-new album 22 Make, Oh Wonder performed a celebration of their music at Nottingham’s Rough Trade...

Film Review: Triangle of Sadness

Another film, another Palme d'Or for Rubel Östlund, this time for a release that plays like a mashup of Gosford Park, Parasite and Lord of the Flies...

In Photos: Courtney Marie Andrews at Rough Trade

Travelling from Phoenix, Arizona to Broad Street, Nottingham, Courtney Marie Andrews recently took over Rough Trade for an intimate acoustic session and signing...

In Photos: Cassia at Rescue Rooms

Creative and unique, Cassia were well worth a visit when they stopped by the Rescue Rooms...

Match Report: Nottingham Panthers vs Manchester Storm 15.10.22

The Nottingham Panthers took on Manchester Storm in their fourth Challenge Cup match on Saturday night. Here's how they got on…

Review: Notts Bad Movie Club

A night of great food, great beer, and terrible movies at Annie’s Burger Shack...

Film Review: Halloween Ends

Over four decades after the original Halloween, it all ends with this...

Review: Mayhem Film Festival 2022

Four days of old-school favourites, brand-new releases and everything in between - Mayhem Film Festival was back with a bang...

Theatre Review: Potatohead at Nonsuch Studios

Stage Co-Editor Ian C Douglas took a trip to see this slightly strange stage production...

5 of the Best Events in Nottingham This Week: Hockley Hustle, Don’t Mention The Night and More

Words with music, words without music - we have it all in Notts...

Interview: Sea Girls

Benedict Watson caught up with Andrew Dawson, bassist of fast-rising indie-rock band Sea Girls, ahead of their upcoming Rock City gig next month...

Gig Review: Aitch at Rock City

Nottingham welcomed Mancunian rapper Aitch into Rock City where he gave fans a memorable performance...

In Photos: Circle of Light Album Launch at The Bodega

Nottingham-based creative community Circle of Light released a new album this week, and we took a trip to The Bodega to check out its launch event...

Coming to Hockley This Autumn, We Hear More About the Nottingham Coffee Festival