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Theatre Review: Model Village

Sun 22 Oct 2023

It takes a village to raise a play. Model Village at Nonsuch Studios...

We Spoke With Veronica Pickering, Nottinghamshire’s First Black Female High Sheriff

Fri 13 Oct 2023

Everyone has heard of the High Sheriff of Nottingham, but what does the job entail in the modern age? We spoke with Veronica Pickering, Nottinghamshire’s first Black female High Sheriff, about her truly fascinating career journey, her international and local community work, the changing nature of the public sector, and what she likes to do in her free time…

Theatre Review: Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Fri 13 Oct 2023

Ian Kingsbury checks out Peter Pan Goes Wrong at the Theatre Royal...

Down to the Bare Bones: An interview with Mayhem Film Festival

Thu 12 Oct 2023

October is in full swing, so that can only mean one thing for Nottingham’s film fanatics: Mayhem! Founded in 2005, Mayhem Film Festival commences on 12 October, and brings you four days of some of the best contemporary horror in the game. LeftLion HQ caught up with the organisers: Steven Shiel, Chris Cooke, and Film Programmer Melissa Gueneau ahead of the festival...

Interview: The Royal Concert Hall Goes Psycho for Halloween

Wed 11 Oct 2023

The Psycho soundtrack is coming to Nottingham. But this is more than your everyday kind of concert. Clelia McElroy from Monstrous Flesh, Emma Duncan from The Fortune & Glory Film Club and Paul Murphy from the Limelight Orchestra share their journey from horror movie to the podium...

Gig Review: Kopycat Killers v Scam Fender v Subarctic Monkeys at The Level

Mon 09 Oct 2023

One night, one band, three tribute performances. Which one came out on top?

Catherine Ross: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Mon 09 Oct 2023

To celebrate Black History Month and the 75th anniversary of Windrush we have been working with the New Art Exchange and their NAE YOUnity Commission funded by Freelands Foundation. Our aim is to highlight the voices of Nottingham's Windrush generation and some of the challenges they faced...

Peter Pan Goes Wrong, Live Music, A Beer And Cider Festival, And A Spooky Writing Workshop. Here's What’s On 9 October – 15 October…

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Get into the spirit of Halloween early with some spooky writing, enjoy some beer or cider (responsibly) in the name of Notts legend Robin Hood, or go and see a variety of live music...

Bettina Wallace: Voices from Nottingham's Windrush Generation

Sun 08 Oct 2023

Jordan Gray: The Scene-Setter, The Story Teller, The Bird, Has Already Taken Off To Several Flights

Sat 07 Oct 2023

Jordan Gray steps out of the spotlight to give a little backstory to her upcoming self-penned, touring production, Is It A Bird...

In Photos: Vona Vella at The Bodega

Fri 06 Oct 2023

A stellar line-up of local artists at The Bodega: Vona Vella, Remy CB, and Josie Beth...

Between the Market Square lions, Anish Kapoor’s Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse and Les Johnson’s Brian Clough statue, Nottingham has its fair share of iconic public art pieces, but none perhaps more fantastical than Victoria Centre’s Emett Clock, which turns fifty this year.

20 Great LeftLion Interviews You Should Re-Read

Thu 28 Sep 2023

Over the last two decades we’ve interviewed a lot of people within our pages. It’s not easy to pick out favourites, but we love you so much we’ve given it a go. Here are twenty of our best interviews, listed in chronological order, that we think you should take a second look at…

Film Review: A Haunting in Venice

Mon 25 Sep 2023

Kenneth Branagh is back with another theatrical take on Agatha Christie...

We Chat to Virgin Radio UK’s Amy Voce About Her Time at Nottingham Trent University and Her Most Memorable On-Air Moments

Wed 20 Sep 2023

Before her voice became familiar across the nation thanks to her work on Gem 106 and Virgin Radio UK, broadcaster Amy Voce studied a degree in Communication Studies at Nottingham Trent University. We chat to her all about her connections to the city, her Two New Mums podcast, and her most memorable on-air moments…

Comedians Durk & Ski Chat to LeftLion Ahead of Their Show at Nonsuch Studios

Mon 18 Sep 2023

The TikTok stars behind Terreh and the Nosy Neighbour talk comedy on social media, their live tour and the joy of Notts humour...

We Met up With Antonio Vendone to Talk All Things Suede’s 10th Birthday

Mon 04 Sep 2023

With the pizzeria’s tenth birthday celebrations approaching, we met up with Antonio Vendone at Suede Bar to take a trip down memory lane and chat about all things pizza and Nottingham, with a touch of nostalgia…

Interview: Stephen Bailey

Thu 17 Aug 2023

Pioneering director Stephen Bailey chats with Ian C Douglas about his new interpretation of the Elephant Man...

We Speak to the Owners of Happy Sunday Vintage Shop About Their New Venture

Mon 14 Aug 2023

A stunning new glass-fronted beauty has opened its door on Nottingham’s Derby Road. The arrival of the eye-catching vintage emporium Happy Sunday Vintage is another addition to the exciting independents in the area including Little Brickhouse, Little Plant Guys, the Danish Homestore and The Lime Gallery, to name a few. After staying vacant for many years, the iconic building (which many around the city will recognise as the old Ben Bowers restaurant) has been transformed into a technicolour, rummagers’ dream of vintage clothing, rare antique finds, one-of-a-kind mid-century furniture and homeware. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Happy Sunday co-owners, Bryony Selway and Mihnea Georgescu, and their ‘pawsernal’ assistant, Stevie the dog, to find out more about their new venture.