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LeftLion Interviews Podcast #2: The Petebox on Beatboxing, Youtube Fame, Two Decades of Touring and ITV's The Voice
Fri 19 Jul 2024Welcome to the second episode of the ‘LeftLion Interviews’ podcast. Our guest is the amazing musician and beatboxer The Petebox...
LeftLion Interviews Residency at Nottingham Central Library begins with The PETEBOX
Tue 09 Jul 2024We’re starting something new. It’s a series of live interviews at Nottingham Central Library with some of our favourite artists from or connected to Notts. We’re inviting you to join us for an early-evening of conversation about creativity.
Kings Of Leon, PETEBOX, Acoustickle, Women in S.T.E.M and a picnic. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week - 8th-14th July 2024...
Sun 07 Jul 2024This week Nottingham is bringing you music galore, kicking it off with BRIT Award winners Kings of Leon on Monday night. Then, later on in the week, the first LeftLion Live Podcast with The Petebox, and local acts from Acoustickle and Cultural Vibrations will come together for 15th anniversary showcases. Plus we have an exciting day of talks, that will celebrate women in S.T.E.M, a comedy night and much more.
A very serious conversation with Mr Brian Butterfield ahead of his Nottingham Theatre Royal seminar
Mon 13 May 2024After decades spent opening and closing businesses, entrepreneur extraordinaire Mr Brian Butterfield has a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to impart. Reflecting on his illustrious career, which has included everything from karaoke bars and injury solicitors to inaccurate speaking clocks and dubious diet plans, he’s coming to the Theatre Royal next month. We sat down with Brian for a very serious chat about finance, tax and the secret to success…
We talk to comedian Peter Serafinowicz ahead of his Theatre Royal gig in June
Wed 01 May 2024Ahead of his gig at Theatre Royal Nottingham, the creative genius behind Brian Butterfield sheds some light on his alter ego...
Competition: Win 4 Tickets to Evolution Drone Light Show
Wed 10 Apr 2024On Friday 19 April something special is coming to Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Witness an epic-scale family-friendly theatrical event told through a swarm of mesmerising drones flying in unison.
Left Stag: March 2024
Mon 08 Apr 2024Will 2024 be the year of Mansfield Town FC? Our trusty supporter Josh Pickering takes a look at how March has gone for the Stags...
We sat down with Charlotte Thomson-Morley to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.
Wed 27 Mar 2024Our wonderful cover art this month is by Charlotte Thomson-Morley, a South Notts illustrator and printmaker who makes work based around folklore and Paganism. We sat down with Charlotte to ask about her ideas, inspiration and other work.
Comedy, Theatre, Ice-skating and Music: Here's What's on in Nottingham 25 - 31 March 2024
Sun 24 Mar 2024The Easter Bank Holiday awaits! Whether you're a theatre enthusiast, comedy lover, or simply looking for family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Overheard in Notts: March 2024
Fri 22 Mar 2024I'm not sitting on anyone's face. I'd rather have a bag of chips.
Gig Review: Yard Act at Rock City
Wed 20 Mar 2024They’re ace, top, mint, boss - they’re Yard Act! We had the pleasure of attending their recent Rock City gig - the second night of their current Dream Job tour promoting their new album Where’s My Utopia?
From Romeo and Juliet to Art Exhibitions: Here's What's on This Week 18 - 24 March
Sun 17 Mar 2024If you are looking for some classics in stage and theatre in the next few days, Romeo et Juliette and The Motive and the Cue both bring the past successes of playwriters to the forefront of the cinemas this coming week. Additionally, the creative works of artists and musicians alike enter the city of Nottingham with exhibitions until 4 May.
Locating Lawrence: March 1924
Wed 13 Mar 2024He’s had enough of Europe and so sets sail to America in the hope of claiming unpaid royalties…
Ice Hockey Heroes to Dear England at the National Theatre: Here's What's On This Week beginning 11 - 18 March
Sun 10 Mar 2024Kicking off this week we have a spicy ice-hockey fixture between Nottingham Panthers and Fife Flyers. Following this make sure to see fan favourites Yard Act raise the roof at Rock City, England's manager scores his own show down at the National Theatre and artists unleashing their creativity in both the National Justice Museum and the New Art Exchange.
Music Reviews: March 2024
Tue 05 Mar 2024This month, we review music from Whisky Stain, Lacey, Otala, Hallowed Men, Blu Syrup, Cappo & Kong Artisan, Bunnie, Albion and Daudi Matsiko...
Space Rock, Frida Kahlo, Opera and Elvis: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 4 - 10 March 2024
Sun 03 Mar 2024We've got some great picks for you this coming week, kicking it all off we Ja Rule and Co. at the Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday. Following that, for music there's exquisite opera, extra-terrestrial space rockers HENGE and Ben Portsmouth i.e. the closest thing we'll ever get to seeing Elvis live. Frida, the new biopic of the eponymous artist is a must see and is followed up Whisky Stain, who are sure to provide you with your powerful hook fix for the week.
We Spoke to 'Hedda Gabler' Director Andrew Whittle Ahead of the Premier at Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March
Sat 02 Mar 2024With a fresh adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March, we sat down with director and writer Andrew Whittle, to talk about developing unlikable characters and what it's like getting into directing in his forties.
LeftLion Issue #169 March 2024
Fri 01 Mar 2024Featuring interviews with Yard Act, Martin Rayment, Rob Green and Sonia Hawkes of Sisters of Sound. We also hear about life on a longboat, a local tree planting scheme Canopy 2050, and present a roundup of Nottingham ladies who have done good in celebration of International Women's Day.
We Chat to Bill Bailey Before He Brings His Thoughtifier Tour to Nottingham in March
Mon 26 Feb 2024With his trademark musical stylings and characteristic wit, Bill Bailey will be bringing his Thoughtifier tour to Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena on 1 March. We caught up with him to find out more about his comedic timing, the purpose of music, and why wasps desperately need to rebrand their image…
Comedy, Music, Dance and Ethical Fashion: Here’s What’s On in Nottingham this week 26 Feb - 3 March 2024
Sun 25 Feb 2024Whether you fancy being amused with comedy, moved by ballet, inspired by fashion, there's plenty happening in Notts this week!
Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean Winning Olympic Gold at Nottingham’s National Ice Centre
Tue 13 Feb 2024Nottingham’s National Ice Centre is gearing up for its busiest time of year with thousands of skaters of all ages and abilities set to take to the ice over February half term at the home of Torvill and Dean...
From Light Night to Comedy in the Caves, Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 29 January - 4 February
Sun 28 Jan 2024As February arrives, check out what you can do in Notts this week...
From Art Exhibition Launches to Beat The Streets Festival: Here's What's on in Notts 22 - 28 January 2024
Sun 21 Jan 2024This week in Nottingham, enjoy live music in aid of a great cause at Beat The Streets, celebrate the opening of new exhibitions at Nottingham Contemporary, or join the National Holocaust Museum for Holocaust Memorial Day...
Review: Never Mind the Ballocks on BBC Radio 4
Sun 31 Dec 2023Michael Eaton's drama shines the spotlight on the famous Nottingham face-off between punks and the establishment...
Poetry, Exhibitions, Muppets and Santa: Here’s What’s on in Nottingham This Week 4 - 10 December
Sun 03 Dec 2023December is here, and it ain't half feeling like it! Brave the cold this week in Nottingham and enjoy some poetry, art and film, or get festive with Muppets and Santa...
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