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Art works: Bea Giaquanto's multi medium exhibition marking Framework's 25th anniversary

Tue 10 Nov 2026

For this month’s Art Works we hear from Bea Giaquinto, the artist behind a forthcoming exhibition about homelessness at St Mary’s Church, which marks the 25th anniversary of local charity Framework.

About time: Pete Dexter on maintaining the Emett Clock before it returns to its former location

Sun 08 Nov 2026

It’s almost time! The Aqua Horological Tintabulator, or the Emett Clock – a pride of Notts city centre created by 20th century inventor and cartoonist Roland Emett – is returning to its original ground floor spot in the Victoria Centre: the place where lots of us have treasured memories of it being. Since 2011, retired engineer Pete Dexter has been its designated caretaker, and he’s in his third stretch of maintaining it in his workshop under the Centre. Pete told us how it’s coming along…

The Drawing Room Gallery: redrawing Nottingham’s ecosystem of artists

Sat 07 Nov 2026

If you’re looking for hidden gems in Hockley, there is nowhere better than Cobden Chambers – home to The Drawing Room Gallery & Tattoo Studio. Built for artists by artists, at the centre of their mission is a radical promise: local artists pay nothing upfront to exhibit their work and still get to keep the majority of their profits. We interviewed gallery manager Luke Bagley, and Emily Sewell, partner of the gallery and the owner of Paper Skin Tattoo.

Midnight sun: a new exhibition of the late and loved Notts artist Sarah Cunningham's work

Wed 04 Nov 2026

Nottingham Contemporary celebrates the work of late Nottingham artist Sarah Cunningham with Midnight Sun, the largest presentation of her work to date. Senior Curator Katie Simpson and Senior Marketing Manager Catherine Masters tell us about bringing Sarah’s work home, remembering the artist behind it, and creating an exhibition that feels like stepping inside one of her paintings.

Work in progress: comedian Arthur Smith on his show at the Nottingham Comedy Festival

Sun 01 Nov 2026

Arthur Smith, grumpy old man and famous comedian, is one of the headliners of the Nottingham Comedy Festival. What comedic treats does he have in store for us?

The next stage: 25 years of the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Fri 23 Oct 2026

For the past 25 years Nottingham Arts Theatre has been serving the city with a programme of local and touring indie stage shows in their iconic 200 year old Hockley building. We spoke to poet, and theatre Chair director Campbell Kay about the theatre’s journey, its role as an educational charity nurturing theatrical talent in Nottingham and their diverse range of shows…

Theatre review: Underneath the Lintel at Nottingham Arts Theatre

Wed 21 Oct 2026

Marilyn Ann Bird gives a spectacular solo performance in Underneath the Lintel this week at Nottingham Arts Theatre...

Theatre Review: Thick & Tight: Natural Behaviour at Lakeside Arts

Tue 20 Oct 2026

Two moths, a pantomime horse, a lesbian seagull and the dust in Quentin Crisp's bedroom walk into a theatre. It sounds like the start of a joke, and to be fair, sometimes it is. But Thick & Tight's Natural Behaviour is also one of the more quietly radical things to land at Lakeside this year...

Dabbling in the Dark Arts: we catch up with organisers of the Dark Arts Market

Mon 12 Oct 2026

It’s officially the spooky season, but for Fiona Holmes and Elyssa Fleming, the eldritch, strange and eerie is more than just an aesthetic that ends with Halloween. They talk to LeftLion about how they created The Dark Arts Market, a place where all ‘alt’ artists and creatives, at all stages of their creative career, can feel seen and supported.

What Large Cyber Incidents Show About Everyday Digital Security

Mon 12 Oct 2026

Large cyber incidents can feel distant until the exposed information sounds familiar: passport numbers, financial details, identity records, contact information and login credentials belonging to ordinary people. When this type of information is accessed or leaked, the consequences can move far beyond the organization where the incident first happened.

Art Works: Natalie Coe on her new Notts Broad Marsh mural

Fri 09 Oct 2026

For this month’s Art Works, Natalie Coe (aka Talia) tells us about her new public mural which features as part of the Broad Marsh redevelopment, in collaboration with Art Fest…

Imara Charity Art Sale raises money for survivors of childhood sexual and domestic abuse

Wed 07 Oct 2026

Ahead of the Imara Charity Art Sale, which previews this Saturday at Broadway Gallery, Isabel Scott spoke to Imara Fundraiser Kirsty K to find out more about the important work of the charity and why you should spruce up your walls with some of the art they have on offer.

Small talk: catching up with renowned Notts street artist Kid30

Sat 03 Oct 2026

Kid30 (aka Small Kid) has been creating art in Notts for the best part of three decades, including the cover of our 200th issue. We had a chat with him about his history, his exhibitions, the Notts graffiti scene and why he’s been bulk-buying old condom machines...

Exhibition Review: Rosemary Wels, A Retrospective at the Nottingham Society of Artists

Fri 02 Oct 2026

Rosemary Wels’ final exhibition at the Nottingham Society of Artists is as educational as it is impressive as you walk through the story of her career from school sketches to Nottingham rainy-night landscapes.

The Scientist: LeftLion chats 20 years of With Love And Squalor with We Are Scientists' Keith Murray

Tue 29 Sep 2026

20 years ago, in the midst of an indie boom kickstarted by a thriving New York rock scene, We Are Scientists emerged as the band seemingly just there for a good time, rather than a long time. However, two decades and nine albums later, they have become one of the mainstays from that flourishing mid-00s period, all thanks to a consistently solid discography and their natural chemistry with one another. Ahead of their show at Rock City later this week celebrating 20 years of their beloved debut album, With Love And Squalor, LeftLion caught up with the band’s charismatic frontman, Keith Murray…

Art Fest 2026: what's happening this year?

Wed 16 Sep 2026

After bringing over thirty murals to Nottingham in the past five years, Art Fest is doing things differently in 2026. Through exhibitions, street art tours, talks and workshops, this year’s programme celebrates Nottingham’s visual artists while opening conversations about what comes next…

Theatre Review: Grindr the Opera at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Sat 12 Sep 2026

If you’ve ever opened Grindr “just for a look” and somehow found yourself three hours later discussing your entire life with a stranger, then Grindr: The Opera might feel less like theatre and more like an intervention...

Undercover artist: Iulia Matei celebrates creative pastimes with our September 2026 cover

Sat 12 Sep 2026

This month’s cover artist Iulia Matei talks comics, creativity and letting things figure themselves out.

Stage Interview: Tracy Radford, artistic director at Unanima Youth Performance Academy

Tue 08 Sep 2026

The Unanima Youth Performance Academy supports people with learning disabilities, developing theatrical skills and creating opportunities to perform. And they have just been awarded a grant to take their work to new levels. Tracy Radford, CEO and Artistic Director, shares the story of their success with Left Lion...

Pick six: Notts folk artist Daudi Matsiko

Tue 08 Sep 2026

For this month's Pick Six we feature Notts folk artist Daudi Matsiko who plays at Sneinton Market's By Our Hands We Make Our Way in 19 September.

Stage Review: Robin Hood International Improv Festival at the Squire Performing Arts.

Sun 06 Sep 2026

If you think improv is just a group of comedians shouting random words at each other until someone says something funny, then Nottingham’s Robin Hood International Improv Festival might just change your mind...

We speak to Freya Ridings about songwriting, empowerment and Nottingham memories

Thu 03 Sep 2026

Since breaking through with her top 10 single Lost Without You in 2017, Freya Ridings has established herself as one of the UK’s most impressive vocal talents, able to deliver tender balladry and euphoric moments of power with equal skill. Not content to rest on her laurels with the launch of her third album Mother Of Pearl, Ridings quickly launched into a huge UK and EU tour. We caught up with her ahead of the Nottingham date...

Everything to know about The Garage: Chilwell's lively independent weekend market

Mon 31 Aug 2026

At first the base of Nottingham bus operator Barton – in 1913 – and now the home of Nottingham’s largest independent market, The Garage in Chilwell has been a pillar of its local community since it began. Every weekend this family run business welcomes numerous traders and locals through its doors. From its most well known weekend markets to comedy and beer festivals, the success of The Garage is constantly evolving as a local favourite for Beeston and Notts residents alike. Here’s how they got to the point they’re at today…

The Route to Cappyness: Notts filmmaker Sharon Walia on her brand new documentary

Sat 22 Aug 2026

Nottingham filmmaker Sharon Walia’s work has covered a variety of topics – from guinea pigs to refugees. With her newest documentary, The Route to Cappyness, she looks at how the world’s largest rodent could be the key to positivity across the globe, from Brazil and Japan to the USA and Wheelgate Park. We spoke to Sharon about why the capybara is important, how she made the film, and her travels across the UK, USA, Brazil, and Japan.

Undercover artist: Lucy Holt on music industry design and her August 2026 cover for LeftLion

Mon 17 Aug 2026

Our August cover artist Lucy Holt talks about projection art, previous projects and inspiration…

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