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Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Witch of the East Live at Metronome

The third and final instalment of a series of live sets featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

9 of the Best Finds at the Nottingham Castle Museum

Nottingham Castle’s museum has been given a good sprucing as part of their extensive renovation and, after getting a sneak preview, we can attest that they’re looking bang on. Capturing elements of Nottingham’s artistic, industrial, military, social and rebellious history, the new exhibitions do a great job of providing an insight into the city’s eclectic, eventful past. To celebrate their reopening, we took a nosey around to find nine items that caught our eye...

Film Review: Deerskin

A bearded Jean Dujardin stars as a strange loner fixated on the perfect jacket in this surreal black comedy…

Nusic New Music Podcast #254 with BEKA, Grace Bones, Amber Run, Celestines and more...

This week’s New Music Podcast features the MC loving life rn, Grandad innuendos, plus a maximum of two more rubbish Euro jokes.

The Podcast may contain some fruity language. Sensitive ears – you have been warned.

Film Review: The Killing of Two Lovers

A married man struggles with the pain of his wife opening up their marriage in writer-director Robert Machoian’s flinty but moving drama…

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Jah Digga and Poets off the Endz Live at Metronome

The second instalment in a series of live sets and interviews featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Film Review: Another Round

Thomas Vintberg, director of revolutionary Danish black comedy Festen, is back with another sweet gulp of cinematic farce…

David Hazan Reveals Inspiration Behind New 'Nottingham' Graphic Novel Series

Mad Cave Studios’ new comic book series Nottingham sees the Castle’s most famous resident, the Sheriff of Nottingham, take on the role of detective as he tries to figure out who is hunting the county’s cold-hearted tax collectors. We speak to David Hazan, writer and creator of the books, about his decision to take the age-old story of Robin Hood in a brave, unconventional direction.

Theatre Review: Piaf at Nottingham Playhouse

Hollie Anderson headed down to Nottingham Playhouse for an in-person performance of Piaf - the story of France's most iconic songstress...

Bringing Notting Hill to Nottingham: Actress Sapphire Joy Discusses J'Ouvert

Set during a single afternoon at the 2017 Notting Hill Carnival post-Grenfell Tower fire, J’Ouvert is only the second play by a black female writer to appear on the West End. We talk to star actress Sapphire Joy about the vibrant, soul-stirring production as it moves to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal...

Student Exhibition Showcases Innovative Architectural Visions of Nottingham

A free exhibition showcasing students’ work from the University of Nottingham’s Department of Architecture and Built Environment comes to St Mary’s Church this week. The exhibition, Project: Nottingham, responds to a variety of briefs for sites within the city, with design drivers including ‘carbon neutral’ Nottingham and the city’s COVID recovery.

Film Review: It Must Be Heaven

The latest from Palestinian director Elia Suleiman continues to appreciate the finer details and absurdities of everyday life through sketches at home and abroad, writes Yasmin Turner...

25 Years Later: Trainspotting

This British classic and its brilliant soundtrack remain just as vital today, writes Manvir Basi...

Hockley Hustle and LeftLion Present: Ella Knight Live at Metronome

The first instalment in a series of live sets featuring some of our favourite Nottingham artists with interviews conducted by our very own Bridie Squires...

Nottingham Castle Trust CEO Sara Blair-Manning Discusses the Venue’s Redevelopment and Reopening

Since joining the Nottingham Castle Trust back in September 2019, Sara Blair-Manning has managed to successfully lead a mammoth £30 million project through the pretty sizeable challenge of a global pandemic. We chat to the Chief Executive about the Castle’s extensive redevelopment, her role within the Trust and the activities she’s most excited for people to check out.

Arboretum Sunsets Offers an Exciting Line-Up of Musicians, Comedians and More

The series of outdoor events is taking place throughout the summer, and there's a bit of something for everyone... 

Castle Rocks: Dr Oliver Wakefield Digs Into the Geology of Nottingham Castle

One of the most iconic sites in the city, Nottingham Castle, is situated high on rock which records a period of history that looks very different from the city we know today. Regional Geologist Oliver Wakefield, of the British Geological Survey, takes us on a dive into Castle Rock, and tells us why the history of Nottingham is so intimately bound to its geological setting.  

Award-Winning TV Producer Henry Normal Brings Live Poetry Show to Metronome

Nottingham-native Henry Normal comes home with a new poetry tour, stopping off at Metronome on Tuesday 16 November. His brand new live show The Escape Plan draws on over forty years of work, featuring stories, jokes and poems from the BBC Radio 4 series and his ten poetry books, including the two latest collections. This is no normal poetry show...

The Thompson Brothers on Nottingham Castle, Old Money and Their Favourite On-Screen Robin Hood

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

40 Years Later: Clash of the Titans

Special effects wizard Ray Harryhausen’s swansong still delivers excitement and awe four decades later…

The LeftLion Sustainability Review

At the beginning of 2021 we began a sustainability review across the whole LeftLion operation, because we want you to be confident we’re doing everything we can to face up to the climate crisis. We want to have as little negative impact on the environment as possible, and we’re committed to working towards a future where we have a net positive impact. 

Review: Cauldron Born: How Long I Have Thirsted to be a God Among Men

We take a look at Amelia Seren Roberts' latest work, on display at Surface Gallery... 

Theatre Review: Father Brown

A Very Unholy Triangle

10 Years Later: Green Lantern

It's remembered as being so bad that it's become meme material. But is there anything to enjoy about Green Lantern? We take a look 10 years on... 

Review: Artery at Nottingham Contemporary

Nottingham Contemporary showcases twelve paintings from artist Allison Katz in her new exhibition, Artery...