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Plays, classic films, and gigs in association with LeftLion: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 15 - 21 June

Sun 14 Jun 2026

There's a lot to do this week in Nottingham, with a classic film shown in 35mm at the Savoy and local institution the Television Workshop showcasing a play about Notts County FC, among other options. Here's a few things we think are worth doing.

Locating Lawrence: June 1926

Sun 14 Jun 2026

"I am always glad when one can go about with light clothes on, and feet in sandals, and not bother about anything."

Silent storytime: Nottingham’s new book club trend

Thu 11 Jun 2026

Nestled in the corner of a Beeston bar, surrounded by people eating or socialising over a pint, are a group of people sat silently with their heads in a book. They may look slightly out of place, but for these readers, that’s the draw of this book club with a difference. Sandish Shoker went along to find out more about the silent book clubs taking over Nottingham and their appeal.

Free entry to Rock City and Nottingham painted red: Here's what's on this week 8-14 June

Sun 07 Jun 2026

Live music, free exhibitions and artistic workshops, here's what's happening in Nottingham this week.

LeftLion's Latest Listens #46: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 05 Jun 2026

In edition 46 of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, JJ Lovegrove, Margo Pelto and Vona Vella ...

Nottsword answers: July 2026

Mon 01 Jun 2026

...Did you get the answers correct?

Art, theatre, and poetry: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 1 - 7 June

Sun 31 May 2026

Summer's here, and Nottingham's ready for it. Here are some fantastic events happening this week which we think are worth checking out.

LeftLion Issue #196 June 2026

Fri 29 May 2026

Our June issue features The Foragers Kitchen, Selina Molinski (AKA Charity Shop Sue), Alison Rashley of Television Workshop, Dusty 4 Track, Green Meadows, artist Julian Pinnick, Nottingham Puppet Festival and lots more.

Book Review: Spring Fever by Thomas Legendre

Fri 29 May 2026

Thought-provoking, feasible and very hard to put down, Spring Fever is Thomas Legendre's third novel set between Nottingham and London. Somewhat dystopian in its depiction of a futuristic virus that affects both people and technology, the story follows protagonist Amanda Nigh meeting American ice hockey player Craig Merlau as they set about finding a cure for Spring Fever...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #45: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 22 May 2026

In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from The Littlemen feat. Hector Moralez, Lucy Crisp, Darling I Dreamt and Kid Spirit...

Comedy, music festivals and local talent: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 18 -24 May

Mon 18 May 2026

This week in Notts! Enjoy local theatre performances and live comedy, or head to Dot to Dot music festival and dance the night away in various venues across Nottingham. Here's our top picks...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #44: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 08 May 2026

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Bloodworm, No Peeling, People Laughing, Cathedra and Paytron Saint & Emzae…

Processing the past: illustrator Amy Bunting on her children's book about dementia

Wed 06 May 2026

A recent exhibition at Hucknall Library showcased the nine year artistic process behind My Granny Is Changing – a children’s picture book dealing with dementia, created by artist and graphic designer Amy Bunting. Based on Amy’s own experience of navigating her gran Olive’s dementia, we talk to Amy about her creative process and how her story could help families talk more openly about dementia with young children.

Gig review: Book of Churches at Nottingham Contemporary

Sat 02 May 2026

Felix Mackenzie-Barrow's new project Book of Churches has won hearts and minds across the nation, but he'll always find an appreciative home audience here in Nottingham. His recent performance at the Contemporary proved to be a magical experience...

Book Review: The History Boys Part II by David Marples

Thu 30 Apr 2026

Gareth Watts takes a leaf through a new book by Dave Marples' new book about more great goals seen at the World Famous City Ground...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #43: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 10 Apr 2026

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Book of Churches, Dusty 4 Track, Firmament and JJ Lovegrove...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #15: Blur’s Dave Rowntree on NASA, Nottingham gigs and his new book of old Blur photos

Fri 03 Apr 2026

This episode we are joined by Blur drummer Dave Rowntree who talks about Blur's early years, his memories (or lack of) of their Nottingham appearances, NASA and space and his new photo book No-one You Know'..

Blurry photos: Blur drummer Dave Rowntree talks his brand new photography book

Thu 02 Apr 2026

As well as being one quarter of seminal English alternative rock band Blur, Dave Rowntree has been a politician, lawyer, animator, composer and alcoholic (not necessarily in that order). He’s heading to Metronome this month to showcase No One You Know, a book of photos from the early days of the band…

LeftLion's Latest Listens #42: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 27 Mar 2026

In this week's edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Leah Wilcox, Eyre Llew and Origin One & Snowy...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #41: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 13 Mar 2026

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens, our music team reviews new releases from Willow Bay, Drivelheads, LOCAL LOSER and Firmament...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #40: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 27 Feb 2026

Welcome to the fortieth edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens! This week, our music team reviews new releases from Hhymn, Kezia Gill, Matt McCarthy, Vee Adu and Terza Rima...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #39: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 13 Feb 2026

In this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from ALT BLK ERA, Book of Churches, The Red Line, People Laughing and Pict...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #38: Notts music we're currently spinning

Fri 30 Jan 2026

With this year off to a great start for new music, in this edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews releases from Divorce feat. Marcus Mumford, Blackadder, Bloodworm and Make Strangers...

LeftLion's Latest Listens #37: Notts music we're spinning in 2026

Fri 16 Jan 2026

In this, the first edition of LeftLion's Latest Listens for 2026, our music team reviews new releases from Daudi Matsiko, Ruby Aeron, ktlyle, LYVIA and Verbal Warning...

Book review: The Unravelling of Mary Reddish by David Whitfield

Fri 19 Dec 2025

We take a look at The Unravelling of Mary Reddish by David Whitfield, a novel about the blurred lines between sanity, control and women's autonomy, which is set against the backdrop of Nottingham General Lunatic Asylum - the first publicly-funded asylum in England.

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