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Night Creatures Podcast #2: Laurence and Steve from Smokescreen Soundsystem on thirty years of club nights, free parties, police, gangsters and more

Night Creatures is a new LeftLion podcast, shining a light on the promoters of Nottingham. Your host and interviewer is Beane, co-founder of Nottingham’s beloved Soul Buggin’ night and he brings with him over twenty years of experience of putting on great parties in the city...

Pick Six: Steven Sheil at the Mayhem Horror Film Festival

For this month’s Pick Six we turn to Steven Sheil, Co-Director at the Mayhem Horror Film Festival which takes place at Broadway Cinema between Thursday 16 - Sunday 19 October.

TV legend Steve Backshall on his upcoming Deadly Live show at Motorpoint Arena

If you've ever wondered what kind of person willingly dives headfirst into crocodile-infested waters, wrestles with giant anacondas, or casually points out how a tarantula could melt your face off — meet Steve Backshall. Adventurer, presenter, author, and all-round animal maniac (the loveable kind),

Steve has spent the last couple of decades getting way too cosy with the kind of animals most of us would sprint away from. We caught up with Steve ahead of his Deadly Live! show at Motorpoint Arena, to find out what thrills and spills audiences can expect from the show, how he handles those hairy moments (literally), and deep dive into some of Steve’s favourite animal experiences.

What happens when you realise winning means betting on others losing? Gary Stevenson knows first-hand.

Gary Stevenson became the youngest and most successful trader in the city. Now he shares the insider's guide to the financial world that influences all our lives. 

Gig review: Steve Ignorant of Crass at The Old Cold Store

Steve Ignorant, founder member of influential anarcho-punk band Crass, performed to a sell-out crowd at Nottingham’s The Old Cold Store, proving that punk is most definitely not dead...

Our October cover artist Steve Cole talks photographing Ratcliffe-on-Soar

This month’s cover artist Steve Cole tells us more about his stunning photography of Ratcliffe-on-Soar Power Station

Book Review: Heartsound by Clare Stevens

A coming-of-age drama in drainpipe jeans.

We Chat to Lizzie Esau About Her New Single, Working with Steve Grainger, and Dot to Dot

Lizzie Esau may hail from Newcastle, but her long-time working relationship with Notts-based producer Steve Grainger means that she is an honorary citizen. We chat to her all about her latest single Wait Too Late, her upcoming appearance at Dot to Dot, and her unofficially-announced upcoming sophomore EP...

Nottingham Forest Sack Steve Cooper After More Than Two Years in Charge

It's a sad day for Nottingham Forest fans, as it is announced that manager Steve Cooper is gone for good...

Left Brian: June 2023

After something of a hiatus, LeftLion's monthly Nottingham Forest FC column is back with reflections on staying up, new and old signings, waiting for Hendo, Lingard-ium Leviosa and ...erm Goldilocks. 

Meet Stage Door Keeper Steve Harvey, the Man Who Greets the Stars at Nottingham's Theatre Royal

There’s been a stage door keeper on duty at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal every day since 25 September 1865, providing a warm, friendly welcome to the venue’s staff, members of the public, visiting companies, orchestras, and celebrities alike. Over 150 years since the role first originated, we catch up with the incumbent, Steve Harvey, to learn more about the comings and goings of one of the UK's most successful touring venues…

In Photos: Steve Mason, Caleb Harris and Midnight Rodeo

With support from Midnight Rodeo and Caleb Harris, Steve Mason brings his solo project to Rescue Rooms...

Artistic Director Steve Summersgill Tells Us About Working With Wes Anderson, Studying at Nottingham Trent and What He Has Planned for the Future

From studying Theatre Design at Nottingham Trent University back in 2001 to working on the Oscar-winning masterpiece that is The Grand Budapest Hotel in 2014, Steve Summersgill has had one hell of a career so far - and with his upcoming work including a DC movie and Emily Brontë’s life story, it doesn’t look like slowing down soon. We chat to the multi-talented Art Director about his time in Nottingham, working with Wes Anderson, and how an unplanned trip to Prague opened the door to Hollywood…

Coming to Broadway Soon, Steve Scott Tells Us About the Kendal Mountain Tour

We chat to one of the Kendal Mountain Festival’s directors, Steve Scott, about the global appeal of adventuring, building a tight-knit community of thrill-seekers, and what to expect when their 2022 Tour comes to Broadway Cinema…

Aging Bull: Steve Ward on Being the World's Oldest Boxer, Turning 65 and Finally Bagging a World Title

Steve Ward has just about seen and done everything the world of boxing has to offer. From turning pro in the late seventies, fighting underground in bare knuckle fights, holding three Guinness World Records and now, finally getting his hands on a world title at the age of 65. We talk to the Hyson Green-born, Mansfield-based boxing legend as he finally hangs up his gloves...

Debris Stevenson on Poet in Da Corner

Debris Stevenson talks Poet in Da Corner, her semi-autobiographical performance piece inspired by Dizzee Rascal's seminal album, ahead of her return to Nottingham Playhouse on in March...

LeftLion Film Podcast #21 - Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke: Mayhem Film Festival 2019

Mayhem Film Festival co-curators Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke join hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto to give the lowdown on what to expect from the 2019 festival...

Live Music Review: Steve Gunn at The Bodega

We couldn't believe our luck when we heard that revered singer-songwriter and actual guitar hero Steve Gunn was gonna be in town this summer. Here's what went down at his show at The Bodega last night...

"America just doesn’t want to acknowledge it’s dirty little history." Interview with Neither Wolf Nor Dog director Steven Lewis Simpson

We talked to Scottish-born filmmaker Steven Lewis Simpson about his latest film, Neither Wolf Nor Dog, ahead of its upcoming screening at Broadway Cinema…

LeftLion Film Podcast #20 - Neither Wolf Nor Dog director Steven Lewis Simpson

Steven Lewis Simpson, director of Neither Wolf Nor Dog, joins hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto to discuss the history of Native America representation in the cinema, his unique independent distribution methods and his brilliant new film, which is screening at Broadway Cinema from Thursday 22 August...

Socks and Robbers: David Lilley, Kel Webster and AJ Stevenson on the Groundbreaking New Nottingham Short Film

After over two years in production, the highly anticipated Socks and Robbers, a Notts’ short film about a gang of sock-headed bank robbers, is almost ready to be released into the world. We caught up with director David Lilley, producer Kel Webster and actor AJ Stevenson to find out how they managed to pull it all off…

Clare Stevens Launches Blue Tide Rising at Waterstones Nottingham

Sunday 31 March saw Waterstones hold an inspirational day of talks, poetry and music, as well as an interview with local writer Clare Stevens, as part of the launch for her debut novel Blue Tide Rising…

Steve Underwood: Bus Driver Turned Sleaford Mods Manager

Steve Underwood is the now former Nottingham City Transport bus driver who runs Harbinger Sound, a record label at the forefront of UK’s underground and DIY scene, putting out a diverse and sometimes challenging selection of artists that have span punk, noise, experimental and avant-garde. It was a chance meeting with Jason Williamson that would see the label have a top twenty album with Sleaford Mods and Steve becoming the band’s manager...

LeftLion Film Podcast #1 - Mayhem Co-Curators Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke

Here's the first episode of the brand new LeftLion Film Podcast hosted by Derry Shillitto and Ashley Carter.  The monthly show will interview different people in the Nottingham film community, starting with Chris Cooke and Steven Sheil - the co-curators of Mayhem Film Festival.  

The Voice In Your Head Is Not The Real You

Steven Heath, 37, suffered with anxiety and depression for years. He now works as a Mental Health Coach. We caught up with him in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week to talk about his own experience with mental health, in the hopes that it will encourage others to open up themselves.