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5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: Craig Charles, Red Ellen and More

Sun 10 Apr 2022

With live music, immersive cinema and poetry book clubs, there's something for everyone in Notts this week...

Film Review: Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore

Sat 09 Apr 2022

The Harry Potter universe isn't exactly the purest right now, but is Secrets of Dumbledore a step in the right direction? Not really...

Exhibition Review: Murmuration at Beam Gallery

Sat 09 Apr 2022

Taking inspiration from the aerial flight of starlings, Nottingham-based visual artist Wolfgang Buttress presents new work at Beam Gallery, in his latest exhibition Murmuration

Gig Review: Imelda May

Fri 08 Apr 2022

After releasing her sixth studio album 11 Past The Hour, Imelda May hit the Royal Concert Hall for a beautiful and uplifting show...

Meet Rehannah Mian, the Notts Podcast Host Diving Into the Darker Side of Fairy Tales

Fri 08 Apr 2022

Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty. Since they first arrived, these fairy tales have endured as childhood staples, shaping our first sense of right and wrong. But how often do we hear the original stories - the more gruesome and grisly iterations that don’t make it to Disney's final cut? Inspired by this month's magic theme, we catch up with Nottingham author and presenter Rehannah Mian about her podcast Magical Storybook, and why she’s bringing traditional fairy tales back to the present day…

New Documentary Celebrates the History of Iconic Notts Gay Pub the New Foresters

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Nottingham’s oldest gay pub, New Foresters, opened in 1958 and has been the hub of Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ community ever since. We catch up with local filmmaker Damien Ebanks ahead of the release of his new documentary, which highlights the significance of this venue as a safe space for self-expression, and the importance of its landlady, Debbie Law…

Notts Wellness Coach Victoria Louise Explains How She Uses the Moon for Yoga and Mindfulness

Wed 06 Apr 2022

For as long as humans have stared at the sky, they’ve been fascinated by the moon. Mystified by its beauty, and curious about its unknowability, the satellite has inspired art, technology, and even language, with the word ‘lunatic’ stemming from the Roman Goddess of the moon - Luna. Yet, today we have surprisingly little connection with the moon, despite its importance. In light of this, we catch up with yoga teacher and wellness coach Victoria Louise, learning more about our connection with the moon, its feminine energy, and her Under The Moon rituals…

Preview: Red Ellen at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Ahead of her new play Red Ellen launching at Nottingham Playhouse from Wednesday 13 - Saturday 30 April, we hear from the award-winning poet and playwright behind the production, Caroline Bird and Director Wils Wilson. Red Ellen celebrates the revolutionary Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson, who was forever on the right side of history, and on the wrong side of life…

Three Weeks Until the Young Creative Awards Deadline

Mon 04 Apr 2022

With only three weeks left until deadline, now is the time to enter the Young Creative Awards

Nadia on... the Magic of Football

Mon 04 Apr 2022

Regular columnist and Labour MP for Nottingham East Nadia Whittome shares her thoughts on the magic of football and Nottingham Forest's impressive FA Cup run...

5 Great Things to Check Out in Nottingham This Week

Sun 03 Apr 2022

Things Fell Apart, Toy Story and The Fratellis - a busy seven days are coming up for Notts...

40 Years Later: Conan the Barbarian

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Arnie’s turn as the vengeful Cimmerian remains a classic of the sword and sorcery genre…

Former LeftLion Editor Bridie Squires Signs Up for Tough Mudder to Raise Money for The Tomorrow Project

Sat 02 Apr 2022

Having lost their friend to suicide in April 2020, Bridie Squires is one of fourteen people undertaking Tough Mudder to celebrating the legacy of Harry McCormick, highlighting the issue of male suicide and raising vital funds for The Tomorrow Project

We Chat to Jocelyn Prah, Star of Hit Stage Show Magic Goes Wrong

Fri 01 Apr 2022

When two of the biggest names in the magic, Penn and Teller, team up with Mischief Theatre, one the one of the most impressive success stories in recent theatre history, you know the results are going to be impressive. Enter Magic Goes Wrong, the part-comedy, part-show, part-magic show that’s blown audiences away up and down the country since going on tour last August. As the show enters the home straight of its tour with a visit to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal this month, we catch up with cast member Jocelyn Prah to find out exactly what to expect…

LeftLion Magazine #146

Fri 01 Apr 2022

Our April issue is a celebration of all things magic, featuring Magic Goes Wrong, modern day witchcraft, The Nottingham Guild of Magicians, Victoria Louise on moon yoga, A Dungeon Master in Notts, Nadia Whittome on the magic of football, Little Bricks, Magic Storybook, Hannah Bourn's jewellery, Incredible Edible Beeston, The New Foresters, the history of the Hemlock Stone and loads more...

In Photos: Royal Blood at Motorpoint Arena

Thu 31 Mar 2022

Royal Blood are one of the biggest bands in the country right now, so we sent Laura Patterson to get some pics of them in action...

Overheard in Notts

Thu 31 Mar 2022

From Jimmy Carr to The Muppets, here's what you've been chatting about this month...

The Best Films Coming to Nottingham Cinemas in April 2022

Thu 31 Mar 2022

From the super wealthy to the super sleazy, Nottingham cinemas have it all this month...

Film Review: Ambulance

Wed 30 Mar 2022

The king (ish) of action, Michael Bay, is back - but with a bang? Just about...

In Photos: Sophie Ellis-Bextor at Royal Concert Hall

Wed 30 Mar 2022

We headed down to the Royal Concert Hall to check out Sophie Ellis-Bextor, and her support act Holiday Sidewinder, on Tuesday 29 March...

Theatre Review: Magic Goes Wrong

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Ashley Carter headed down to the Theatre Royal to enjoy Magic Goes Wrong, the farcical touring show from Mischief Theatre and Penn and Teller...

Going Places: Sustrans’ Clare Maltby on Walking and Cycling-Friendly Cities

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Since the pandemic hit, getting around on our own steam - whether that be through walking, cycling, scooting, or skating - has seen something of a renaissance. This goes hand-in-hand with an increased awareness of our human need for access to green space and the ongoing climate crisis. With infrastructure popping up to support this trend, and various schemes hoping to help communities get on their bikes, our Environment Editor Adam Pickering had a chat with Clare Maltby - the Nottingham-based Director for the Midlands and East region at leading active travel charity Sustrans - about the work the charity’s doing to make it easier for people to get around in environmentally friendly ways, creating healthier communities, and breaking the car habit.

Emma Gray On Fleabag Influences And What It's Like To Be A Young Actress

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Nottingham is home to a hub of inspiring young actors, among which is Emma Gray - the Fleabag inspired actress who won a Young Creative Award in 2021. We catch up with her about her influences, her time behind the camera, and plans for the future...

Nottingham’s Anjli Mohindra Talks Vigil, the Television Workshop and What’s Next for Her Career

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Fresh from starring in Vigil, one of the BBC’s most popular series ever, and Munich: The Edge of War, one of Netflix’s most popular films of the last year, West Bridgford’s Anjli Mohindra chats to us about her love for Notts, her time at the Television Workshop and what’s next for her career…

20 Years Later: Blade II

Tue 29 Mar 2022

We're not just looking at it through vampire blood-tinted glasses – Blade II really is still that good...

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