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LeftLion Interviews Podcast #12: Writer James Graham on Dear England, Sherwood, Broadway, London theatre and writing for stage and screen
Mon 25 Aug 2025Our 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...
Gardening tips, raves and tours: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 25 - 31 August
Sun 24 Aug 2025This weeks brings you tours galore, from gardening tours to archery tours with Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Here's our picks of the week...
From the kitchen: With Dan Coles, chef at Piccalilli
Sat 23 Aug 2025For the first instalment of our recurring feature From The Kitchen we heard from Dan Coles, chef at Picalilli.
LeftLion's Latest Listens #30: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 22 Aug 2025We've reached the thirtieth edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens! This week, our music team reviews new releases from katie., Lucas, MCØ and Bradley McKnight...
A generation on pause: we speak to NEET young people in Notts
Tue 19 Aug 2025You may or may not have heard the term NEET before, standing for Not in Employment, Education, or Training. It describes a wide group of people that could be made up of young carers, people with severe medical conditions, or even people on gap years, as well as many other circumstances. We spoke to some Nottingham folks who have found themselves in these kinds of situations.
Musicals, outdoor cinema and music gigs: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 18 - 25 August
Sun 17 Aug 2025While it's nearing the end of a summer of fun, Notts will never run of fun things to do. Here's our pick of the week...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #29: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 15 Aug 2025Summer'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...
Our August cover artist Paul Turner-Groves talks about collage, creativity and his love of Notts
Fri 15 Aug 2025Collage artist Paul Turner-Groves talks us through his art process and the inspiration behind this month’s LeftLion cover…
Experiencing Nigeria and musical experiments: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 11 - 18 August
Mon 11 Aug 2025If someone tells you there's nowt happening in Notts, just direct them here - as we approach the end of summer, things continue to be buzzing in our fine old city, as various events - from experimental music, to art shows about gardening, kick off. Also, a lot of it's free...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #28: Notts music we're currently spinning
Sun 10 Aug 2025With 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
Behind the curtain of Niche Artefact: the Notts collective combining cabaret, art, and storytelling
Fri 08 Aug 2025Studio 54, surrealism, mythology, erotica, the Golden Age of Hollywood… These are just a few of the intriguing themes of Niche Artefact, an artist showcase combining drag, cabaret, circus, art, and storytelling. Ahead of their two-year anniversary showcase next month, we spoke to founder Robin Da Silva to find out how they are bringing flamboyance, inclusivity, and creativity to the city’s creative LGBTQI+ scene…
Adventure trails, live music and disco nights: Here's what's on in Notts this week 4 - 10 August 2025
Tue 05 Aug 2025This 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...
Left Magpie: August 2025 The First Match
Tue 05 Aug 2025Julian McDougall is back with his thoughts on the opening game of the season (Notts County v Newport)...
Back to the future: chatting with the dual winners of Future Sound of Notts 2025
Sat 02 Aug 2025Back 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)...
LeftLion Issue #186 August 2025
Fri 01 Aug 2025Featuring... LGBTQI+ cabaret collective Niche Artefact, photographer Charlie Valentine, Palestine Solidary Nottingham, football commentator Colin Fray, football season previews, author Danny Scott, Wild.NG, supper club The Underground Table, Inspire Urself carnival troupe, Sonic Boom Festival and more...
Overheard in Notts: July 2025
Wed 30 Jul 2025This month's instalment of Overheard in Notts features surprising jeans and combustible toilets...
Locating Lawrence: July 1925
Tue 29 Jul 2025Most people like an ice cream and book on the beach, unlike D.H Lawrence…
Art auctions, fundraisers and gigs: Here's what's on in Notts this week, 28 July- 3 Aug
Tue 29 Jul 2025This week is packed full of summer fun for all ages. The creative scene is busy with auctions, gigs, yard parties and more to keep you on your toes and soaking up the summer sun. Here are our picks for this week...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #27: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 25 Jul 2025In 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...
LeftLion's Latest Listens #26: Notts music we're currently spinning
Fri 18 Jul 2025In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, we take a deep dive into the new album from Midnight Rodeo...
Musicals, festivals, and local legends: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 14 -21 July
Sun 13 Jul 2025From a musical about the life of a music legend, to the long-awaited return of a local one, if you're stuck for things to fill the coming week in Nottingham then you're certainly in the right place. Here are our picks...
Twelve food and drink spots in Notts that are perfect for enjoying the sunshine
Sat 12 Jul 2025While 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.
We built this city: celebrating twenty years of I'm Not From London with head promoter Will Robinson
Fri 11 Jul 2025Man about town, creature of the night, gig aficionado, and master of mayhem Will Robinson has been keeping Nottingham’s music scene alive and kicking for twenty years with promotion company I’m Not From London. As the fifteenth Waterfront Festival draws close on Saturday 2 August at the Canalhouse, anniversary celebrations in the works and a great roster of gigs coming up, we caught up with Will to hear some highlights from two decades of gigs.
Theatre Interview: Ifeanyi Felukwu
Thu 10 Jul 2025A local production of 1984 is about to debut at the Nottingham Playhouse. Does a play from the 1940s still hold relevance for today's young people. Ifeanyi Felukwu, who plays Winston Smith, shares his views...
Pride and prejudice: how Nottingham's disabled community got their voices heard
Thu 10 Jul 2025While 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.
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