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Locating D.H. Lawrence: August 1925

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Lawrence would rather be a penniless tramp than a Duke of Portland…

From grassroots to Fields: we speak with rising local band Drury Hill

Tue 26 Aug 2025

Nottingham born-and-bred Drury Hill are one of the emerging bands repopulating the local grassroots music scene with a softer rock, post-folk influenced sound. Transitioning between softly lilting, storytelling tracks and jangly, spirited choruses you find yourself humming days afterwards, the four-piece’s live gigs and recent EP Fields capture a fittingly self-described "soft rockin’, slacker poppin’’ voice. But their DIY, offbeat and grassroots ethos runs deeper than their distinct sound; Drury Hill have always been shaped by the band members’ shared adolescence in Nottingham. We met with Charley to talk about the ways a sense of place seeps into their songwriting, the nostalgia that infuses Fields, and the support of the grassroots music scene...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #12: Writer James Graham on Dear England, Sherwood, Broadway, London theatre and writing for stage and screen

Mon 25 Aug 2025

Our latest episode is a conversation with the Notts-born Showrunner of BBC TV's Sherwood, who is taking Notts to New York stages and returning home to celebrate the 160th Birthday of Nottingham's Theatre Royal...

From the kitchen: With Dan Coles, chef at Piccalilli

Sat 23 Aug 2025

For the first instalment of our recurring feature From The Kitchen we heard from Dan Coles, chef at Picalilli.

Theatre Review: Deathtrap

Wed 20 Aug 2025

Classic Broadway black comedy from the Thriller Season crew

Theatre Interview: Dan Lewis

Mon 18 Aug 2025

Steptoe and Son ride again at the Nottingham Arts Theatre. Actor Dan Lewis shares his trip on the rag and bone cart as the curmudgeonly Albert...

By youth, for youth: Nottingham celebrates 25 years of International Youth Day

Sun 17 Aug 2025

This year marked the 25th anniversary of International Youth Day; we headed down to the pop-up shop organised by Nottingham City of Literature’s Youth Board to join in with the celebrations...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #29: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 15 Aug 2025

Summer's not over yet, and the new music just keeps coming, too! In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Blu Syrup, The Doubtfires, Long Pockets, Michael Vickers and Nicole Hannah...

Theatre Review: Death by Fatal Murder

Thu 14 Aug 2025

A hilarious love letter to the classic crime thriller

LeftLion's Latest Listens #28: Notts music we're currently spinning

Sun 10 Aug 2025

With summer at its height, here's what our music team has been listening to recently. In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, we review releases from Antonio Panzera, Marvin's Revenge, Richard Snow and EMiDORA & Darling I Dreamt

Book review: The Undisputed King of Selston by Danny Scott

Sat 09 Aug 2025

Writer Danny Scott’s memoir, The Undisputed King of Selston, delves into Nottinghamshire's rich mining history from a personal and emotional perspective. Marcus Lawrence delves into the journalist’s newest book, and his deep-rooted, generational connections to the city.

Adventure trails, live music and disco nights: Here's what's on in Notts this week 4 - 10 August 2025

Tue 05 Aug 2025

This week brings to you an assortment of events. Whether it be music or theatre or an antiquarians expedition, we got you covered. Here are our picks of this week...

Street photographer Charlie Valentine talks Nottingham: Urban Decline, her series currently displayed at New Art Exchange

Tue 05 Aug 2025

When it comes to versatile photographers, Charlie Valentine certainly stands out in Notts, having made her name with grimy, analogue street photography, printmaking, and photography workshops. Currently, her series Nottingham: Urban Decline is featured at the ongoing Open exhibition at the New Art Exchange - she tells us all about this series, plus life as a photographer.

Back to the future: chatting with the dual winners of Future Sound of Notts 2025

Sat 02 Aug 2025

Back in July, what could safely be described as Nottingham’s most exciting music competition: Future Sound of Nottingham, returned to Rock City – eight local acts taking the stage to showcase their talent. R&B singer Saffron Gray and alt-rock trio Archy & the Astronauts were crowned dual winners, and bagged nothing less than a main-stage slot at Splendour Festival later last month. We thought that it was the perfect time to catch up with these two acts (before they’re swept up by the national music press, of course)...

Locating Lawrence: July 1925

Tue 29 Jul 2025

Most people like an ice cream and book on the beach, unlike D.H Lawrence…

Remembering LGBTQ+ and woman's rights solicitor Laraine Del Buono

Tue 29 Jul 2025

While Laraine Del Buono is remembered for her strong advocacy for LGBTQ+ and women's right her friends, Julian Griffiths and Carrie Salzedo recalls her commitment and passion towards work alongside her sense of humour and soprano voice.

Art Works: digital and canvas artist Abby Prior

Mon 28 Jul 2025

For this month’s Artworks we spoke to Abby Prior, whose digital-inspired works are part of the currently ongoing New Art Exchange Open exhibition.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #27: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 25 Jul 2025

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Davoli & Jess Beer, Vona Vella, LYVIA, Dirt Bloom and Hallowed Men...

Gig Review: Whycliffe The Rebirth at The Old Bus Depot

Thu 24 Jul 2025

A quarter of a century since his last ticketed performance, Nottingham music legend Whycliffe took to the stage for a triumphant return at the Old Bus Depot...

Perfect Ten: a retrospective on Nottingham City of Literature's decade in business

Fri 18 Jul 2025

Readers, prepare your confetti. 2025 marks our first decade as a UNESCO City of Literature - with many more, we hope, to come. Since 2015, Nottingham City of Literature has been honouring their commitment to building better futures with words, especially for our young people. This has included working with local educational institutions to enhance literacy, facilitating career events for blossoming creatives, and fostering global connections with Nottingham’s UNESCO sister cities. We took a look at what they’ve achieved so far….

Theatre Interview : Laurie Owen, director of The Prince at the Lace Market Theatre

Sat 12 Jul 2025

The Prince by Abigail Thorn is about to launch at the Lace Market Theatre. This ambitious show stars three trans women and merges Shakespeare with the modern world. LeftLion interviews the director, Laurie Owen, on the hows and whys...

Twelve food and drink spots in Notts that are perfect for enjoying the sunshine

Sat 12 Jul 2025

While the sun is gracing us with its presence, what better way to while away the hours than grazing on delicious food and drink in a terrace or beer garden? We’ve rounded up twelve of the city’s best spots for outdoor eating and drinking, so you can tick them all off your list before the summer ends.

The Sneinton Dragon: delving into local myths and legends ahead of the Sneinton Festival

Thu 10 Jul 2025

Ahead of the Sneinton Festival this weekend, organiser Kathryn Cooper delves into local myth, the story of the Sneinton Dragon and our collective unconscious, with resident and local historian, Tom Huggon...

Pride and prejudice: how Nottingham's disabled community got their voices heard

Thu 10 Jul 2025

While some might see protest as disruption to everyday life, for others taking to the streets is one of the most conspicuous methods of getting voices heard. Civil rights, such as simple access to transport, are easily taken for granted by many, but the most marginalised groups in society have had to fight for their civil rights through civil disobedience. For Disability Pride month, CJ De Barra recounts how the Disabled community used high-profile demonstrations in Nottingham to ensure their rights were fairly given.

Interview : Film and Play Director Atticus Orsborn

Wed 09 Jul 2025

He may be directing films and plays in New York now, but Atticus Orsborn grew up in Nottingham. Fiercely proud of his roots, he shares the journey with Left Lion...

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