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Vikki Stone is Putting on Her Stand-Up Song Show at Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 18 Oct 2019

She’s serenaded the likes of Professor Brian Cox and Phillip Schofield, and now Vikki Stone is bringing her new stand-up show Songbird to Nottingham. We caught up with the award-winning comedian and musician to talk about her comedy inspirations, creative process and what she thinks of our fair city…

Film Review: Official Secrets

Thu 17 Oct 2019

Fabrice Gagos debriefs us on the big-screen adaptation of whistle-blower Katherine Gun...

Left Magpie: There’s Something Happening at Meadow Lane

Wed 16 Oct 2019

I wouldn’t blame fellow Notts fans for having to read that sentence twice, as normally there are words like ‘disturbing’ or ‘depressing’ to clarify the latest activity at the Lane. But happening it is. And I think I like it.

The Confession author Jessie Burton in Conversation at Waterstones

Wed 16 Oct 2019

Miniaturist author Jessie Burton was at Waterstones in Nottingham to talk about her new book, The Confession

Oxjam Beeston Returns This Weekend

Wed 16 Oct 2019

The annual festival returns to the streets on Saturday, and there's a special guest performing...

Stone Soup Academy is Standing Up to Knife Crime

Wed 16 Oct 2019

Stone Soup Academy is a secondary school in the centre of Nottingham that works with troubled students, helping them do better both inside and outside of the facility. We spoke to Headteacher Kerrie Henton and Head of Engagement Oliver Sillito about its recent Stand Up to Knife Crime comedy event and how it engages its students...

The Best New Places in Notts Presented by GorgeUs

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Sam Nahirny and the GorgeUs team check out the city's newest gaffs...

LeftLion Film Podcast #22 - Oli Sillito

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Nottingham stand-up comedian Oli Sillito joins Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto to discuss Stone Soup Academy and their Stand Up to Knife Crime comedy events...

Nottingham Comedian Scott Bennett: "There’s no such thing as regional comedy – if it’s funny, it’s funny."

Tue 15 Oct 2019

Yorkshire lad Scott Bennett uprooted to Beeston a while ago, but he made sure he brought his Northern sense of humour with him. Ahead of his new tour Leap Year, which was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival, the comic invites us into his shed to talk touring, writing for some of the UK’s biggest comedians and his comedy heroes...

October Mix of the Month: DJ Synic’s Autumn Remedy

Mon 14 Oct 2019

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. As we enter autumn, DJ Synic's selection gives us a reason to smile...

Art Works: Kate Shipman-Shiel

Sun 13 Oct 2019

When does a reflection or shadow become as physical as a 3D object? At what point does light become a sculptural component in an installation? What is solid, what is immaterial and does it really matter?

Review: Experimental Electronica At a Bicycle Workshop With Sweets On Tap

Sun 13 Oct 2019

Nick Strang went along to one of the city’s more intriguing events, to watch local leftfield acts perform live at Nottingham Bikeworks.

Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

Sun 13 Oct 2019

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.

Left Brian: Hang on, Here's Another Five Reasons...

Fri 11 Oct 2019

As if he'd do a top five without mentioning the Carabao Cup?! Truth is, once we got Gareth Watts talking about Forest's key highlights this season, we couldn't shut him up - so her are another five.

Left Brian: Five Key Moments in Nottingham Forest’s Season So Far …

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Our lad Gareth Watts gives us the low down on the season so far.

Live Music Review: Reflekter at The Bodega

Fri 11 Oct 2019

Local indie grunge quartet Reflekter brought foot-tapping solos aplenty to the intimate stage of The Bodega as they showed off their new single earlier this month…

The Moonshine Sessions: Cracks and Coal by Mk-Tential

Thu 10 Oct 2019

The Moonshine Sessions are a collaboration between Gigantic Tickets and Alchemistic Records borne out of a shared commitment to live music. They aim to provide a platform for cutting edge global talent as well as showcase the best of the vibrant music scene in our home city. This week's release sees Mk-Tential perform Cracks and Coal.

Film Review: Between Two Ferns - The Movie

Tue 08 Oct 2019

Does Zach Galifianakis' popular web-series transfer to the big screen?

My First Time... Public Speaking

Tue 08 Oct 2019

There's nothing worse than bombing in front of a packed crowd... We asked you lot to share your worst public speaking experiences...

7 Places to Try a Meat-Free Burger in Nottingham

Mon 07 Oct 2019

We run down some of the best herbivore-friendly places to grab a veggie or vegan burger in Notts...

LeftLion Film Podcast #21 - Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke: Mayhem Film Festival 2019

Sun 06 Oct 2019

Mayhem Film Festival co-curators Steven Sheil and Chris Cooke join hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto to give the lowdown on what to expect from the 2019 festival...

Mayhem Film Festival takes place at Broadway Cinema between Thursday 10 - Sunday 14 October. Festival passes are available now from the Mayhem website or the Broadway box office for £70.

Snap Notts: Gandeys Circus

Sat 05 Oct 2019

This month's collaboration took inspiration from Europe's largest travelling big top...

Review: Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce at Inspire Poetry Festival

Fri 04 Oct 2019

We caught performances by poets Nafeesa Hamid and Colette Bryce as part of Inspire Poetry Festival...

The Moonshine Sessions: Careless Hearts by Lachlan Bryan and The Wildes

Thu 03 Oct 2019

What Do Johnny Vegas, Ricky Gervais, Ross Nobel and Stewart Lee Really Think of Just The Tonic Owner Darrel Martin?

Thu 03 Oct 2019

Nottingham’s longest-running comedy club Just the Tonic is back with a brand new residency at Metronome. To celebrate, we’ve delved deep into the LeftLion archives to let owner Darrell Martin know what some of Britain’s most famous comedians really think of him and his club...

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