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Theatre, queer archive photography and hillbilly rock 'n' roll classics: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 3 - 9 February

Sun 02 Feb 2025

If you're interested in art exhibitions, 90s rock or theatre classics, there's lots to be getting out for in Nottingham this week...

Stage Review: Swan Lake

Sat 01 Feb 2025

Varna International Ballet's spellbinding take on the classic fairy tale

Overheard in Notts: January 2025

Thu 30 Jan 2025

Oversized emojis and The Queen's Speech feature in this month's Overheard in Notts...

Bowie, True Romance, theatre, film, exhibitions and flamenco: Here's what's on in Nottingham, 27 January - 1 February

Sun 26 Jan 2025

There's such a variety of events happening in Nottingham this week that we couldn't stick to five. Whether you're a David Bowie aficionado, a cinephile, a museum-goer or somebody invested in local politics, there'll be something for you...

Theatre Review: The Girl on the Train

Wed 22 Jan 2025

A troubled ex-wife turns amateur sleuth in this tense thriller

Competition: Win Family Tickets For The Sooty Show at Nottingham Arts Theatre This Half Term

Mon 20 Jan 2025

The Sooty Show is British institution that dates back to the 1950s. A new family show featuring Sooty, Sweep, and Soo with presenter George Akid is coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre this February half-term, with shows at 11.30am and 3.30pm on Thursday 20 February. We have four tickets to give away to a lucky winner.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #14: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 17 Jan 2025

In this, the first edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2025, our music team reviews new releases from Rainbow Frog Biscuits, Bad Milk Blood Robot, Eleanor McGregor and Divorce...

We Speak To Mariposa Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra of DeNada Dance Theatre About His Madame Butterfly-inspired Dance Opera

Mon 13 Jan 2025

Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra and his company DeNada Dance Theatre bring their critically acclaimed show Mariposa, to Mansfield Palace Theatre on Friday 28 February. We asked him some questions about the show…

"The lows pale in comparison": Growing up as a trans person in Notts

Sat 11 Jan 2025

Local lad Liam Pearce tells us about the experience of growing up as a trans person in Nottingham...

Promote and advertise your business to people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with LeftLion

Fri 03 Jan 2025

LeftLion Magazine has been shouting loud about the best of Nottingham culture since 2003. We're passionate about showcasing our partners to over 50,000 readers each month. Find out more about the reach we can offer you...

Overheard in Notts: December 2024

Sat 28 Dec 2024

Beach balls, chip shops, and springing a sentence together all feature in this month's Overheard in Notts...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #13: Notts music we're currently spinning

Sat 14 Dec 2024

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Jayahadadream, Pretty Windows and Alice for Breakfast...

A Magician in Notts

Sat 07 Dec 2024

At this festive time of year, many of us are prone to enjoying the more authentic, screenless types of entertainment, from parlour games to pantomimes. In the same spirit, this month we heard from magician David Marshall, one of Nottingham’s most well-established, about the day-to-day highs and lows of life as a stage magician.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #12: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 06 Dec 2024

In this week's LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Leah Sinead, Divorce, amillionsons and Wizards Can't Be Lawyers...

The Thompsons on Raves, the burning of Nottingham Castle and Notts Forest Women

Sat 30 Nov 2024

We revisited Nottingham's most opinionated grocers this month...

Notts indie crooners Victory Lap talk inspirations, origins, and finding their sound

Sat 30 Nov 2024

Victory Lap are undeniably one of Nottingham’s breakout bands of 2024. Prior to their debut EP Torch Songs, which was released in July, they were already making waves. But now, they have reached new heights, with an upcoming UK headline tour in the diary - including a show at Nottingham’s very own The Bodega. We chat to Tomas Ponting and James Denham about the band’s early origins, how they found their signature sound, and a suspicious new Fanta flavour which has emerged onto shelves…