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Interview: BalletBoyz directors Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 23 Apr 2026

After 25 years of pushing boundaries, BalletBoyz return to Nottingham with a radical new show celebrating their silver anniversary. Artistic Directors Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt talk to Leftlion about the story so far...

Pick six: playwright Jane Upton

Thu 16 Apr 2026

For this month’s Pick Six we turned to local playwright, Jane Upton, who’s new show Scenes from a Friendship comes to Nottingham Playhouse from Friday 15 May.

Theatre review: Nine Sixteenths at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 23 Mar 2026

The story and epic fallout of Janet Jackson’s 2004 Super Bowl is creatively re-examined through the lens of a real-life, queer black girl coming of age tale in this authentic, eye-opening and funny four-woman show.

Theatre Review: Punch at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 19 Mar 2026

Punch premiered at the Nottingham Playhouse in 2024 and went onto international acclaim. A true story that shocks yet inspires. Now, by popular demand, it has come home. With a whole new cast, how is it bearing up?

Theatre Interview: Rosalie Minnit, star of Clementine, appearing at Nottingham Playhouse in April

Thu 19 Mar 2026

Lady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. But love is never easy and Clementine promises a show that is both funny and thought provoking. Rosalie Minnit, actress and writer behind the show, shares her insights with Leftlion...

Theatre Review: Fixing at Nottingham Playhouse

Sun 08 Mar 2026

Repairing a 1952 Sunbeam Talbot Mark II becomes a metaphor for growing up, self care and finding your identity...

Theatre Review: Matt Parker – Getting Triggy With It at the Nottingham Playhouse

Tue 03 Mar 2026

Matt Parker is a best-selling author and stand-up performer, who has built a reputation for being a wizz at mathes. As part of his mission to bring maths to the masses, he has just been in town. Leftlion crunches the numbers...

Theatre Review: The King Stone at Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 27 Feb 2026

A brand new play channels the mystical energy of the Nine Ladies, Derbyshire's stone circle. But what can ancient monuments and the spinning cosmos say about relationships down here on earth...

Theatre Review: The Beekeeper of Aleppo

Fri 13 Feb 2026

Following its world premiere at The Nottingham Playhouse in 2023, The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes a welcome return to its theatre of origin. But can the new production live up to its early acclaim....

Pantomines, plays, art, and singing: Here's what's on in Nottingham during Christmas 2025

Sun 21 Dec 2025

Season's greetings everybody! We know that around now is the time when lots of us get off work for a bit, and look for new, festive things to do around Notts with people that we care about. With that in mind, here are eight events happening through Christmas and New Year, in Nottingham, which we're certain are worth attending...

Theatre Review: The Little Mermaid at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 08 Dec 2025

This fresh take on The Little Mermaid is capturing hearts and catching imaginations...

Theatre Review: Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Playhouse

Wed 03 Dec 2025

This year's Playhouse panto brings us a classic tale with modern twists. You may become spellbound but, unlike the princess, you most definitely will not fall asleep...

Comedy Review: Suzi Ruffell's The Juggle at Nottingham Playhouse

Sat 22 Nov 2025

Multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell brings her brand new tour to Nottingham. Described as part confessional, did any of her secrets shock the audience...

Comedy Review: Babatunde Aléshé's High Expectations at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 20 Nov 2025

Multi-award-winning comedian, Babatunde Aléshé', brings his new stand-up show to our city. Family life, fame and Costco are among his topics, but will these make the Nottingham audience laugh?

Theatre Review: Eureka Day at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 03 Nov 2025

Sam Harvey reviews Eureka Day at the Nottingham Playhouse - a satirical take on parenting in the modern US.

Theatre Review: To Kill a Mockingbird at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 09 Oct 2025

What an exciting prospect it is to watch a classic play adapted by a true Hollywood legend of screenwriting - Aaron Sorkin. He’s no stranger to this genre of busy courtrooms, channelling his signature style of fast-talking characters into a modern and energetic adaptation...

Actor Matt Gavan gives the inside scoop on Nottingham Playhouse's new play Eureka Day

Wed 08 Oct 2025

Matt Gavan has acted in big hitting films and series like Christopher Robin, Masters of the Air and Pennyworth. But now he is treading the boards in Nottingham Playhouse's new comedy Eureka Day. Leftlion caught up with Matt on day two of rehearsals...

Comedy Review: John Shuttleworth's Raise the Oof at the Nottingham Playhouse

Sun 05 Oct 2025

Celebrating forty years in showbiz, John Shuttleworth flew into Nottingham on his Yamaha organ and wowed audiences. But what is an oof? And is it true that there is more to Mr Shuttleworth than his mild-mannered personality suggests...

Comedy Review: Mark Steel at the Nottingham Playhouse

Sat 04 Oct 2025

BAFTA-nominated Mark Steel, a regular on the nations TV, radio and bookshelves, gives us insight into his journey surviving cancer...

Theatre Review: The Last Stand Of Mary Whitehouse at the Nottingham Playhouse

Fri 12 Sep 2025

Today's youth might think Mary Whitehouse was some cartoonish figure-of-fun. A prude and a bigot, leftover from the Victorian era. Not at all. Known as the most dangerous woman in England at the time, she wreaked havoc. The Playhouse's brand new play shares the horror...

Lyv Forever: local artist Lyvia talks virality and playing live

Wed 10 Sep 2025

While the words ‘street art’ automatically make you think of colourful graffiti, Nottingham musician LYVIA creates hers in a unique and quite literal way. Thanks to a visionary videographer and a lucky twist of fate, her viral performances on the corner of Maid Marian Way have transformed her from ambitious local busker to national soul-rap sensation with a huge social media following. We sat down to get the story behind her rapid rise and her forthcoming new mixtape…

Folklore and Fear: Darren Simpson discusses his latest scary novel Thirst

Tue 09 Sep 2025

Known for his gritty, thought-provoking books for older children, we caught up with self-professed cake lover and award-winning author Darren Simpson to discuss how fear and folklore have inspired his latest chilling tale, Thirst...

Playwright Caroline Bird on writing The Last Stand Of Mrs Mary Whitehouse

Thu 21 Aug 2025

The Playhouse continues its streak of consequential new plays with the upcoming The Last Stand Of Mrs Mary Whitehouse, starring Maxine Peake behind those infamous horn-rimmed spectacles. Caroline Bird speaks to Leftlion about how and why she wrote about the 'most dangerous woman in Britain'...

Hang Linton on making good trouble, second-hand iPods and playing Nottingham's woodworking studio

Wed 06 Aug 2025

Ahead of their forthcoming gig at By Our Hands We Make Our Way this month, we caught up with Leeds-based interdisciplinary artist Hang Linton...

Review: Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 14 Jul 2025

A dazzling, high-energy tribute that captured the spirit, sparkle and soul of Taylor Swift. Xenna is a powerhouse performer who gave fans exactly what they came for, and more...

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