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Undercover artist: Eli (Ziggy) Hayter on their Warhol themed February cover
Wed 18 Feb 2026This month’s cover artist Eli (Ziggy) Hayter tells us about their work, inspirations, and tips for staying creative…
Comedy Review: Vittorio Angelone's 'You Can't Say Nothing Any More' at the Nottingham Arts Theatre
Thu 12 Feb 2026Vittorio Angelone is back in town again with his new show at the Nottingham Art's Theatre. The show is titled You Can't Say Nothing Any More. However, our Leftlion critic had plenty to say about that...
The Unravelling of Mary Reddish: author David Whitfield talks about his novel which draws from the history of asylums in Notts
Wed 11 Feb 2026Long before madness had a diagnosis, it had consequences. The Unravelling of Mary Reddish takes readers back to Georgian Nottingham, a world where sanity was judged through gender, reputation, and a strict social order. Katie Barr speaks to the author of the novel – David Whitfield – who drew on real asylum records from Nottingham to show how quickly a life can be unmade once those in power decide your mind is the problem.
Nadia on... why we should care about Palantir
Wed 11 Feb 2026Nottingham MP Nadia Whittome discusses powerful tech company Palantir and why we should care about them accessing our data.
From Chinese art to liquid DnB: Here’s what’s going on in Nottingham this week, 9 - 15 February
Sun 08 Feb 2026It's Valentine's Day this week, and whether you're looking for activities to do with a significant other, or want to get out and experience what Notts has to offer solo, you're guaranteed to find something weird or wonderful you'll enjoy...
Why People Are Losing Trust in Big Tech and What They’re Doing About It
Sat 07 Feb 2026Trust used to be the invisible fuel behind every click, swipe and sign-in. Now that fuel is running low. People feel uneasy. They see risks. And they are acting — in ways small and large.
Guns, hamburgers and dollar signs: Andy Warhol comes to Lakeside Arts
Wed 04 Feb 2026Over at Lakeside Arts, a new exhibition, Andy Warhol: Pop Icon documents the work and influence of the famed and enigmatic artist. Featuring rock stars, Hollywood icons, death, hamburgers, guns, and money, this not-to-be-missed exhibition covers Warhol’s glittering career over four decades – Editor Sophie Gargett went along to unpick some of the themes behind his work.
Notts artist Nakufo on her new light installation
Tue 03 Feb 2026For this month’s Art Works we heard from Notts based artist Nakufo, whose work Obelisk of Connectivity will be part of Light Night 2026.
Comedy Review: Mike Rice's Cruel Little Man at the Nottingham Arts Theatre
Sat 31 Jan 2026One of Ireland's finest new comedians has Nottingham rolling in the aisles...
From Firefly club nights to Light Night 2026: Architecture Social Club on returning to Notts
Sat 31 Jan 2026Through February 6 and 7, Old Market Square will look a little bit different as it hosts the centrepiece of this year’s Light Night: Parallels, an installation built by London studio Architecture Social Club. The project is particularly close to the heart of two studio members – Design/Project Manager Andrew Walker – who’s a Notts native – and founder Satyajit Das – who in the early 2000s made his name in Notts music when he launched mythic techno club night, Firefly. They tell us more about the installation which marks a grand return…
Love at first sight: a look inside Southwell's newest vintage boutique
Tue 27 Jan 2026Fashion editor Addie Kenogbon-Harley catches up with Lottie Baxter, owner of one of Notts’ latest vintage boutiques, Love at First Sight, to find out more about how her teenage dream became a reality in the form of a small but mighty fashion hideaway in Southwell with a cult following.
Undercover Artist: Craig Whitemore shares his journey into professional graphic design and illustration
Tue 20 Jan 2026Our January cover artist Craig Whitemore shares more about his journey into professional graphic design and illustration.
Step Right Up! Sneinton Market's Circus Hub tell us about their inclusive range of classes
Sun 04 Jan 2026If January, or life in general, has you feeling slothful, running away with the circus can sound like just the right dose of romanticism. But rather than leave your entire life to cavort with clowns, how about heading down to Sneinton Market’s Circus Hub to try some aerial silks, hoop, rope, and trapeze. We spoke to owners Kay Monrose and Ria Ashcroft, to hear about the benefits of their diverse range of classes and why anyone can have a go at circus skills…
The LeftLion music awards: what we loved in 2025
Tue 23 Dec 2025From thriving new venues to an abundance of local talent gaining national exposure, 2025 proved that our city is one of the best in the country for breeding and platforming exceptional musical talent. With this in mind, we thought we’d celebrate with some end-of-year awards – championing the best local releases and gigs to happen this year in Nottingham. Voted for by our music team, here’s what stood out in the Notts music world in 2025…
Undercover artist: Eleanor Youdell is bringing art back into her life
Mon 22 Dec 2025This month’s cover artist Eleanor Youdell shares her journey as an artist, her tips for being creative, and the concept behind her cover art.
Pantomines, plays, art, and singing: Here's what's on in Nottingham during Christmas 2025
Sun 21 Dec 2025Season'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...
Wild About Sneinton 2025: how it happened on the day
Mon 15 Dec 2025Out of many opportunities, in our city, to get your hands dirty with soil while improving your local green space, annual community planting day Wild About Sneinton continues to stand out – bringing together volunteers and creatives to get local people properly in touch with their green souls. Joe Callow attended the 2025 edition, and learned about how the event is benefitting people
Exhibition review: Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom
Mon 08 Dec 2025A powerful, affective exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary, Prisoners of Love: Until the Sun of Freedom simulates the physical and psychological confinement that Palestinians face on a small and large scale, while exploring the possibilities for resistance that emerge from these conditions.
Tattoo artist Maiko Only on her micro-realist designs and inspirations
Mon 01 Dec 2025In this month’s Artworks we hear from tattoo artist Maiko Only...
We speak to Unite Nottingham about proposed reforms on disability rights
Wed 26 Nov 2025Jo Kingsley sat down with Leigh Woosey of Unite Community Nottingham to talk about the proposed reforms on disability rights and their potential impact on the people of Nottingham...
We chat to Wheatus about dream collabs, favourite guitars and rumours of a covers album
Tue 25 Nov 2025Wheatus are an American alt-rock powerhouse, the unit behind one of the biggest songs of the early 2000s, Teenage Dirtbag. They never stop, with the band now celebrating the 25th anniversary of the self-titled album. We chatted to frontman Brendan B. Brown about the upcoming tour, the legacy of Teenage Dirtbag, and why he likes Biffy Clyro so much...
Theatre Review: Ordinary Decent Criminal at Lakeside Arts
Fri 21 Nov 2025Mark Thomas returns to Lakeside in a one-man play by Fringe First winner Ed Edwards. Telling the tale of Frankie, a writer and drug dealer with a history in political activism, who is serving his first prison sentence. A terrifying prospect, considering his ‘lack of a right hook’...
Run raves, poetry celebrations, the return of some loved Notts musicians and a soulful Sunday: Here's what's on in Notts this week 17 - 23 November 2025
Sun 16 Nov 2025This week, kill two birds with one stone and rave whilst you run, head to the return of Notts bands Unknown Era and Captain Dangerous, delve into some poetry, or enjoy a soulful Sunday. Here's our top picks...
Theatre Review: Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and Squeak at Lakeside Arts
Sat 15 Nov 2025Using a combination of comedy, storytelling and knitted vegetables, Victoria Melody treated us to a tale of resistance that was both tender and galvanising...
Exhibition review: Quiver at Lakeside Arts
Fri 14 Nov 2025Kate MccGwire's latest solo exhibition, Quiver, is a powerful overview of 25 years' worth of work. Typically, it does not shy away from the uncomfortable. Bulging, writhing and rippling through more than three rooms at the Lakeside Arts Centre, Quiver is a body of sculptural work made alive through the dualities MccGwire is fascinated with: the potent beauty of the natural world, and its powerful, sometimes grotesque underbelly…
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