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5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: Arboretum Beer Festival, The Foolhardy Folk Festival and More

Stuart Pearce (not that one), The Shakamoto Investigation and Beans on Toast are all in town... 

Film Review: Queen of Glory

With this powerful directorial debut, Nana Mensah is set for a big future behind the camera...

6 of the Best Breakout Performances of All Time

Big City Book Review: Darren Simpson’s Furthermoor

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Eleanor Flowerday's take on Furthermoor...

We Visit Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham Studio and Learn All About Her Groundbreaking Work

We had the pleasure of visiting artist Katharina Fitz’s Nottingham art studio to speak to her about her motivations, ideas and art practice. Having already exhibited in Nottingham and across the globe, we can only wonder how the grinding, crunching cogs of her work will turn in the next ten years…

Coming Up in Notts This Week: Nottingham Carnival, The Book of Mormon and More

EP launches, zine making and photography sessions are also on the cards...

University of Nottingham Graduate Ayo Oyelola Chats American Football, Chasing Crazy Dreams and Joining the Jacksonville Jaguars

Nottingham and the NFL have hardly gone hand-in-hand over the years - but with the University of Nottingham graduate Ayo Oyelola recently joining the Jacksonville Jaguars, they do now. We catch up with the defensive back ahead of the 2022/23 season…

Film Review: Nope

Hot on the heels of Get Out and Us, we went to see if Jordan Peele could make it three out of three with his new film, Nope...

We Check Out Confetti X as the Commonwealth Esports Championships Comes to Nottingham

We were recently invited to Nottingham's brand-new Confetti X venue as they hosted a collection of qualifiers for this year's Commonwealth Esports Championships. Here's what we thought... 

Film Review: Prey

Deftly ignoring the failed sequels to the 1987 original, Dan Trachtenberg revitalises an ailing franchise with Prey...

5 Great Things Happening in Nottingham This Week: Night Must Fall, No Man's Land and More

Books, music, theatre - whatever you're into, our city has you covered...

After Being Named One of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, The Television Workshop’s Jorden Myrie Discusses His Impressive Career So Far

From hard-hitting dramas to genre-blending comedies, Jorden Myrie has already achieved an impressive amount since studying at The Television Workshop - but, after being named as one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, he’s only just getting started… 

Theatre Review: Spider's Web

Ian C Douglas went to see Spider’s Web at the Theatre Royal...

LeftLion Screen Podcast #6 - Jorden Myrie Interview; Thor: Love and Thunder Review and More

After a couple of months away from the microphones, Screen Editor Jamie Morris and Assistant Editor George White return for a new episode of the LeftLion Screen Podcast - much to the delight of the millions of superfans across the globe...

We Sit Down With Nottingham’s Ben Norris and Cassie Bradley Ahead of Their Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Two-time UK national poetry slam champion writer Ben Norris is taking his new show Autopilot to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, starring Cassie Bradley. The two Nottingham born actors chat with us about the themes of the play and how it compares to other projects they've been involved with...

Film Review: Bullet Train

After racking up the dollar with Deadpool 2 and creating an action hero to rival James Bond in John Wick, David Leitch is back with a bang - and a bullet train... 

Writer Michael Pedersen Chats New Book Boy Friends Ahead of His Visit to Waterstones Nottingham

In 2018, poet Michael Pedersen set off on a trip across the Scottish Highlands with one of his best friends Scott Hutchison - founder of the indie rock band Frightened Rabbit. But after the sudden passing of the latter, Pedersen found himself surrounded by grief as he sat down to write his next book. Unable to write poetry, though, he poured himself into journals, and what emerged was Boy Friends, the touching new release chronicling his life through the lens of male friendships. Ahead of his event at Waterstones on Tuesday 9 August, we catch up with the author about his process and inspiration…

Nottingham Castle Reboots Prices, Offering Year-Round Entry With Every Ticket

The relaunch of Nottingham Castle hasn’t been without its hiccups, but Nottingham Castle Trust (the charity who run the site) have refreshed their offer, with all general admission tickets enabling twelve months of access via their new “Rebel” pass.

Theatre Review: Identical at Nottingham Playhouse

Looking for a fun family night out? Look no further...

Big City Book Review: Ibi Zoboi’s Punching the Air

Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Zach Omitowoju's take on Punching the Air...

Arboretum Beer Festival Returns with Beer, Street Food, and Live Music Galore

Just when you thought you had that rare August weekend off the sauce, along comes DHP Family’s Arboretum Beer Festival to tempt you out with top class ale, craft beer, live music, street food and more besides…

In Photos: Nottinghamshire Pride 2022

Nottinghamshire Pride returned last weekend, bringing a wave of colour and vibrancy to the city's streets. Nathan Langman joined the celebrations to grab some cracking shots of the event...

Film Review: The Railway Children Return

Somehow, the railway children have returned... But should they have? Mother-daughter team Susan and Elinor Barsby find out...

Film Review: Hit the Road

Directed by Panah Panahi, son of jailed filmmaker Jafar Panahi, this debut feature release paints a tense but tender portrait of an Iranian family with a subtle political message…

Film Review: Fire of Love

Sara Dosa returns with another powerful documentary - this time telling the true story of two scientists who died doing what they loved, while they were in love...