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Norma Gregory on the Hidden History of Black Miners and Her New Exhibiton

Nottingham has plenty of things to be proud of. Our roots being one of them; history is so deeply embedded in many of the things that we all love about this city. But the narrative isn’t fully complete. Historian Norma Gregory has spent the past few years unearthing the untold stories of several black coal miners who lived and worked in the UK. We spoke to her about her new exhibition, Digging Deep: Coal Miners of African Carribean Heritage which features photos, audio recordings and oral histories that have previously been left unheard…

Nusic New Music Podcast #214 with Drew Thomas, George Gretton, Tori Sheard, Megatrain and More...

A Long Engagement: Contemporary Abstract Art at Backlit Gallery

This new exhibition celebrates the work of seven artists, featuring a range of abstract art which varies freely in theme, tone and technique.  A playfully experimental vibe informs the work and is evidence of the artistic boundaries these individuals have challenged. Seven artists brought together with Backlit Director Mathew Chesney, in a democratic and collaborative collective.

Review: 13 The Musical at the Squire Performing Arts Centre

This was a glitzy musical theatre production about the teenage angst will make you smile with Glee. Get it?  

Art Works: Robin Perko

There's not many traditional portrait painters left...

Art Review: Mimesis: African Soldier and When the Snow Melts at the New Art Exchange

The New Art Exchange is the host to two remarkable exhibitions this Autumn, which highlight the role played by the British Empire and Commonwealth in the Great World War (1918-18), and the Second (1939-45), which our Adrian can only recommend as essential viewing, now we are entering a critical period in the Brexit negotiations. ...

Under Cover Artist: Jay Wilkinson

LeftLion illustrator Jay Wilkinson gives us the story behind the cover and poster for this month's issue...

Meet Black Friends, Our City's New Creative Platform

A cosy nook at Malt Cross on a wet Friday morning was the perfect setting to catch up with James Denham for insights into his up and coming project, Black Friends...

Robert Lindsay on His New Show, The Golden Age of Hollywood, and Singing at Derby County

From studying drama at Nottingham College – then known as Clarendon College – in the sixties, Robert Lindsay has gone on to become one of the most respected and well-loved stage and screen actors of his generation, picking up a BAFTA, a Tony Award and three Olivier Awards along the way. Not too shabby for the boy from Ilkeston. We caught up with the actor as he prepares to head back to the local stage with a starring role in Prism, the story of legendary Oscar-winning cinematographer Jack Cardiff…

The Best New Places in Notts Presented by GorgeUs

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

Art Works: Kate Shipman-Shiel

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?

James Hurn: The Impressionist Introducing a New Generation to Tony Hancock

At the height of its popularity, Hancock’s Half Hour attracted audiences of more than 20 million people. For context, that’s almost 40% of the entire population of Britain at that time, and four times as many UK viewers of the Game of Thrones series finale. Described by Mark Lewisohn as “the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured”, its influence can still be seen in anything from Alan Partridge and The Office to Seinfeld. This month sees actor, impressionist and lifelong Hancock fan James Hurn return to Nottingham with his one man-many voices Hancock and Co. show, featuring brand new material and lost sketches…

Maharaja’s Retreat is a New Indian Fine-Dining Restaurant on Maid Marian Way

Despite the city already being home to a plethora of South Asian food spots, Notts’ latest Indian fine dining restaurant seems to be proving popular with local foodies...

Department For Dance Has Found A New Place to Groove

The drinks might be cheap but there's more to this night than just boozin'. We chat to the founder to see what this new event is all abaht. 

Under Cover Artist: Louise Clutterbuck

LeftLion photographer Louise Clutterbuck has taken some time out from greeting pooches to create a cover and poster for this issue...

Art Works: Matt Jordan

He's recently been painting for the Spit and Sawdust pop-up gallery...

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

What's been gooin' off?

Art Review: Heallreaf 3 at Surface Gallery

Heallreaf is an international tapestry exhibition which is really worth the visit – even if you can’t tell the difference between your ‘waft’ (vertical fixed threads)  and your ‘weft’ (horizontal ‘filling’ threads). 

Art Works: AlanJames Burns

He's thought deeply about the art of thinking... 

Under Cover Artist: Leosaysays

Leosaysays talks us through his belting second LeftLion cover, featuring a watery post-apocalyptic Nottingham…

Ayup Duck: The Latest Nottingham News

What's been gooin' off?

Art Works: Cyrilyn Silver

"Even in the hard seasons of life, there is treasure to be found, if we look for it."

Art Review: Lou Lou Sainsbury at Nottingham Contemporary

She presented her new live performance and video work 1667: Not Alive, Just Living.

Mayhem Film Festival Announces Three New Films

With less than two months to go until their 2019 event kicks off, Mayhem have announced three more films from their 15th festival... 

Have I Got Newstead For You: Ian Hislop On His Satirical Exhibition Showing at Newstead Abbey

Private Eye Editor and Have I Got News For You panellist Ian Hislop is no stranger to satire. He was in Nottingham recently to launch an exhibition of satirical art at Newstead Abbey. It’s an offshoot of the British Museum’s 2018 exhibition I object: Ian Hislop’s search for dissent. Together with British Museum Curator Tom Hockenhull, Ian has selected nine of his favourite British satirical prints by Gillray and Cruikshank, among others, which are on display all summer...