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City Stylin' #20

We took to the streets to find Notts' best dressed...

Notts’ Panto Legends Kenneth Alan Taylor and John Elkington on Bringing Sleeping Beauty to the Playhouse This Christmas

This year marks 35 years since Kenneth Alan Taylor first brought pantomime to the Nottingham Playhouse when he arrived as Artistic Director. For a generation, his gentle northern tones were the voice of the quintessential panto dame, a role he reprised over and over before hanging up the costume changes for writing instead. It’s also been 21 years since John Elkington first appeared in a Playhouse panto and solidified himself as the current dame of choice. Our Stage Editor – and massive panto fan – sat down with them both during rehearsals for Sleeping Beauty to find out about this year’s production… 

Theatre Review: Cinderella

An audio-visual feast, packed with all the choicest panto ingredients

Wigflex Lifts the Lid on Explosive 2020 City Festival Lineup

...and there are even more new venues for us to explore. Read on for the low down on dates, DJs and more as Wigflex City Festival returns for its second year 

LGBTQ+ Notts: What's Kicking Off in December?

Nusic New Music Podcast #216 with Joe Baxter, Ella Knight, Tori Sheard, Trinity Square and More...

The Thompson Brothers on 2019, New Year and The Election

Nottingham's most opinionated grocers on...

The Snowman Animator Hilary Audus on Bringing Her Industry Knowledge to the Next Animorsels Meet-Up

This month, Nottingham will play host to a real christmas legend. Hilary Audus, the creative force behind The Snowman, The Snowman and The Snowdog and The Bear, will be speaking at the next Animorsels – a bi-monthly meet-up for local animators and creators at Antenna. We caught up with her to get her thoughts on animation, directing and her artistic process…  

Under Cover Artist: Tom Morley

LeftLion photographer Tom Platinum Morley gives us the story behind the cover and poster for this month’s issue...

December Music Events Worth Braving the Cold For

It aint ‘alf nippeh outside, making it very tempting to hibernate indoors with a stash of mince pies this month. However, if you love your tunes then the music calendar is packed tighter than your belt after Christmas dinner. Here are our top picks that make it worth heading outdoors this December…

LeftLion Magazine #120

Featuring United States of Notts, Name Sakes, Nottingham Playhouse Panto, Nottingham Community Wardrobe, Basket Brigade and more... 

Leftlion Football Podcast Episode 4: Kevin George of LGBT Trickies

Hosts Colin Sisson and Gareth Watts bring Episode Four of the LeftLion Football Podcast, featuring an interview with Kevin George of LGBT Trickies

5 Cracking Christmas Market Foods at Nottingham's Winter Wonderland

We found the best Christmas Market stalls so you don’t have to. 

Interview: Talking tracks with Tristan da Cunha

We pick Tristan’s brain while he picks us some tracks ahead of his discotech x Pattern show in Notts...

Live Music Photos: George Gretton at The Bodega

George Gretton played his first hometown headline show at The Bodega, supported by Different Life Collective. 

Theatre Review: We Will Rock You at Royal Concert Hall

A stormin' show, full of bangers mashed together to create summat razzle-dazzle... 

Stage Review: Suzi Ruffell at The Glee Club

Our Caroline popped along to see Suzi in full, glorious stand-up swing... 

Film Review: Harriet

Does abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman's remarkable life-story get the big screen treatment it deserves? In a word, no. 

Art Review: Exaggerate Everything at Backlit Gallery

Thinking about good mental health can often be a struggle for artists.

Film Review: Extreme Job

Shown at Broadway as part of the London Korean Film Festival tour, Extreme Job proves why it deserves its newfound spot as South Korea’s highest-grossing blockbuster…

Sir David Attenborough is Backing the Bid to Buy Attenborough Nature Reserve

Try saying that headline three times fast.

Theatre Review: Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Playhouse

Kenneth Alan-Taylor’s 37th Pantomime at Nottingham Playhouse is a glitter-filled, magical celebration of the traditions of panto that will delight audiences of all ages.

The Bodega is Celebrating Its 20th Birthday

Get the party poppers out - one of our city’s most beloved music venues is celebrating the big 2-0 this month. For two decades, The Bodega has been hosting emerging and established musicians from across the globe, as well as serving as a damn good nightclub, and boasting one of the most stellar beer gardens in town.

With a knack for hosting massive acts before they strike the big time, The Bodega occupies a special place in the hearts of locals, students and music fans alike. To honour all that’s cracked off between those hallowed walls over the past twenty years, Promotions Manager Sam Keirl and Production Manager Maddy Chamberlain rounded up some highlights from across The Bodega family – from those who pull pints of Bodega lager, to those who book the bands. 

Live Music Photos: Do Nothing at Rescue Rooms

In what was one of the most anticipated shows of the year, Do Nothing took Rescue Rooms by absolute storm on the home leg of their headline tour last night...

Theatre Review: Cinderella by Northern Ballet at Theatre Royal

An original and magical take on the classic tale…