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2B or not 2B? Super Hamlet 64 Comes to Nottingham Writers' Studio

Mon 01 Oct 2018

Video may have killed the radio star, but so far theatre seems to be faring pretty well. Ed Day's debut touring show Super Hamlet 64 blends the best and brightest of video game culture with the great bard's most melodramatic tragedy — is this a level-up in the world of immersive theatre, or is the piece one blue shell short of a race? We sent Chris McLoughlin down to the National Writers' Studio to find out.

City Stylin' #6

Mon 01 Oct 2018

We spoke to a couple of Notts' best dressed...

5 Things to do in Nottingham This Week

Sun 02 Sep 2018

Our calendars are jam packed…

6 Tips to Conquer the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half Marathon

Wed 15 Aug 2018

The Ikano Bank Robin Hood Marathon Events are trotting round again on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 September, this year with a half marathon, mini marathon, mile challenge and corporate challenge to choose from. That means there’s not too long now to get your training in, especially if you’re still recovering from a long, hot summer of lazing in a hammock or pub beer garden...

6 Nottingham Books to Read This Summer

Mon 16 Jul 2018

Surely you must be in need of a beach side read. Give one of these a try...

Preview: Revolt She Said - Women and Film After '68 Film Season at Broadway Cinema

Mon 09 Jul 2018

Broadway Cinema are bringing a selection of female-made films to remember the protests of 1968...

6 of the Craziest Cocktails in Nottingham

Wed 20 Jun 2018

When you’re aht on the lash it can get wild, so it makes sense to have a drink that’s just as crazy.

LeftLion Film Podcast #6: David Lilley

Sat 09 Jun 2018

Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto are joined by local filmmaker David Lilley to discuss his upcoming short film Socks and Robbers and Short Stack, his monthly short film event at Broadway Cinema

Architects of Air's 2018 Luminarium at Highfields Park in Photos

Wed 30 May 2018

Ahhh, so pretteh. Our Dan got down to Nottingham Lakeside Arts to take a few snaps of the latest Luminarium from Architects of Air...

6 Reasons to Get Yourself Down to the Nottingham Canal

Mon 09 Apr 2018

Nottingham provides plenty of natural beauty. There’s the deer-filled grounds of Wollo Park, the city’s oldest public park The Arboretum, and the lakes of Colwick County Park, to name just a few. But there's another top contender for the list: Nottingham & Beeston Canal. Here are a few reasons why everyone should be checking out this waterway…

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Weekend

Thu 05 Apr 2018

This weekend is all abaht learning new things and 'aving a jolly-good knees up...

6 Things to Do in Nottingham This Weekend

Thu 22 Mar 2018

There's a lotta musical goings-on this week...

6 Notts Books You Need To Read This Month

Wed 21 Mar 2018

Back in January, we celebrated Nottingham’s literary prowess with a whole issue dedicated to the wordy goods that’ve come out of the city and its edges. In the same breath, together with UNESCO City of Literature, we asked your lot to review your favourite Nottingham books in a competition to win book tokens and a feature in this here rag.

The winners of said competition were Sue Barsby and Melanie Jane, the top two reviews on this here page. Check ‘em out in all their critiquing mastery, and remember: if you’re from Notts and want to get your pages poked, drop us a line on books@leftlion.co.uk...

6 Things To Do in Nottingham This Weekend

Thu 15 Mar 2018

There's plenty to be gerrin' on wi' this weekend duckeh...

Sound of the Lion #67

Sat 03 Mar 2018

With Cecille Grey, Hellebore, Charlotte Evans, Distant Blue, Le Terme, The Hip Priests, VVV, Jetlines and Georgie...

6 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

Sun 25 Feb 2018

There's just so much going on this week, we struggled to pick only five. With birthday celebrations, fundraising activities and plenty of shows, there's enough to get yer going...

Sound of the Lion #66

Mon 05 Feb 2018

With JC and The Sunshine Band, Taco Hell, Gallery 47, Cherry Hex and The Dream Church, The Chase, Louis Croft, Faceless, The Ruffs and T.O.W.E.R.S...

6 Games to Play with the Family This Christmas

Wed 20 Dec 2017

Christmas is a time of love, joy and wonder. And blazing rows with estranged relatives and late-afternoon boredom. Find remedy for the latter and fuel for the former in this article, as this year, we're gifting you with a comprehensive list of the only games you'll wanna play this December 25...