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Theatre Review: Spider's Web
Fri 05 Aug 2022Ian C Douglas went to see Spider’s Web at the Theatre Royal...
LeftLion Screen Podcast #6 - Jorden Myrie Interview; Thor: Love and Thunder Review and More
Fri 05 Aug 2022After a couple of months away from the microphones, Screen Editor Jamie Morris and Assistant Editor George White return for a new episode of the LeftLion Screen Podcast - much to the delight of the millions of superfans across the globe...
We Sit Down With Nottingham’s Ben Norris and Cassie Bradley Ahead of Their Trip to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Thu 04 Aug 2022Two-time UK national poetry slam champion writer Ben Norris is taking his new show Autopilot to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August, starring Cassie Bradley. The two Nottingham born actors chat with us about the themes of the play and how it compares to other projects they've been involved with...
Arboretum Beer Festival Returns with Beer, Street Food, and Live Music Galore
Wed 03 Aug 2022Just when you thought you had that rare August weekend off the sauce, along comes DHP Family’s Arboretum Beer Festival to tempt you out with top class ale, craft beer, live music, street food and more besides…
Our Flag Means Death Star Nathan Foad on Working With Taika Waititi, Growing Up in Newark and Learning to Take Risks
Wed 03 Aug 2022From posting comedic videos on Twitter to starring in one of the most popular comedies on TV, Our Flag Means Death, Newark-born Nathan Foad has had one hell of a story so far. We chat to the writer, actor and producer about working with Taika Waititi, his new show, Newark, Newark, and how he plans to build an entertainment empire…
Nadia On...The Strikes
Tue 02 Aug 2022In her regular column, Nottingham East MP Nadia Whittome discusses the strikes and why she's getting involved...
Out of Time: How Two Ruddington-Born Soldiers Played Their Part in the Infamous Battle of Rorke’s Drift
Sat 30 Jul 2022While most of us will be familiar with the events of Rorke’s Drift from Zulu - the 1964 film that made a star out of Michael Caine - there is much more to the story than the Hollywood portrayal, including the presence of two Ruddington-born soldiers at the battle. In what has been described as amongst the most famous military actions in British history, the twelve-hour long battle demonstrated both the best of British bravery and the worst of the Empire’s seemingly limitless horrors…
Broadway Cinema Announces Three Special Seasons This Summer
Thu 28 Jul 2022This summer, three new seasons will be arriving at Broadway Cinema, so whether you want to relish in the nostalgic animation of Aardman, check out the best recent hit films for a discounted price, or give yourself a fright with the Nottingham Horror Collective, there’s something for everyone on the silver screen in August...
Review: Splendour Festival 2022
Wed 27 Jul 2022With everyone from Craig David to Supergrass taking to the stage, Splendour Festival returned with a bang - bringing two days of proper top tunes to Wollaton Park. Here's what we thought...
Film Review: My Old School
Tue 26 Jul 2022In an age where thrill-a-minute scandal content is available everywhere, this heartfelt and authentic doc stands out…
Skate Nottingham Launches Crowdfunder for New Skating Space
Tue 26 Jul 2022Fostering the local skating community through free lessons and community projects, Skate Nottingham now need our help...
Our Editorial Assistant Tries Out Six of the Toughest Sports Nottingham Has to Offer
Tue 26 Jul 2022Wrestling. Archery. Roller derby. It's possible to master all of these in a month, right? Lizzy O'Riordan finds out...
We Look Further Into D.H.Lawrence and His Depiction of Same Sex Relationships
Mon 25 Jul 2022Born in Eastwood in 1885, D.H. Lawrence is one of Nottingham’s most famous writers, penning novels like Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow and Women in Love. But what did this prolific author have to say about same sex relationships? One of our literature writers Lewis Keech takes a deep dive into Lawrence’s novels to find out…
15 Years Later: The Simpsons Movie
Mon 25 Jul 2022Ever heard of The Simpsons? We thought so. Yet did you know they did a movie in 2007? Yeah, we thought that too. But if you want to reminisce on simpler times anyway, here's a look back at the film's release a decade-and-a-half later...
Inside Art of Football’s Mission to Make the Beautiful Game a Source of Community, Identity and Celebration
Fri 22 Jul 2022Just a couple of avenues up from the LeftLion offices sits Art of Football, a Sneinton-based arts and fashion brand that centres around - you guessed it - football. They’ve seen their bucket hats on Ian Wright’s head, they’ve collaborated with Umbro, and they’re still only just getting started. We chat to Director Luke Cuthbert about immortalising people’s memories, the importance of community, and their plans for the future…
We Sit Down With the Organisers of Nottinghamshire Pride 2022 to Discuss What People Can Expect
Fri 22 Jul 2022Craig Martin, co-chair of Nottinghamshire Pride, chats to us about the exciting plans for this year's celebrations...
Meet the Nottingham Lions, the LGBT+ Football Club Aiming to Make the Sport a Safe Space for All
Thu 21 Jul 2022Founded over sixteen years ago, the Nottingham Lions have been trailblazers in our city’s sporting scene ever since - with the LGBT+ friendly football club bringing together people of all abilities and walks of life to enjoy the beautiful game. We sit down with Robbie Jacques, the club’s Social Media and Commercial Officer, to hear all about their story so far, and explore how the world of football can become a more inclusive, tolerant place…
Film Review: Where the Crawdads Sing
Wed 20 Jul 2022The book has sold millions of copies, but is the film adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing worthy of attracting millions of audience members? Maybe not, but it gives it a good old go nonetheless...
Preview: Splendour Festival 2022
Wed 20 Jul 2022Offering a bumper two-day event, one of Nottingham's biggest music festivals returns in style...
We Hear About How Nottingham’s Footfalls and Heartbeats Are Using Knitwear to Revolutionise the Sports Performance Industry
Tue 19 Jul 2022When you hear the word knitting, you may be forgiven for picturing your nan painstakingly putting together a brightly-coloured, itchy jumper. However, one Nottingham textile company is on a mission to change all that with their revolutionary smart textiles, which use sensors knitted within the fabric to monitor health and wellbeing without the need for wires. Addie Kenogbon caught up with Footfalls & Heartbeats founder Simon McMaster to find out how these innovative textiles could hold the key to changing the game for sports performance tracking…
Big City Book Review: Lize Meddings' 'The Sad Ghost Club'
Tue 19 Jul 2022Interested in getting your hands on four free books? Well you’re in luck, because Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature are offering just that through their Big City Reads campaign. With stories ranging from loneliness to police injustice, and styles varying from prose to graphic novel, there’s something for every reader. Four young writers give us their run down of the books, continuing with Chloë Choong's thoughts on The Sad Ghost Club...
7 of the Best Underdog Stories in Cinema History
Mon 18 Jul 2022To (very loosely) tie in with the sports issue of the magazine, we thought we'd take a look at the best ever films about underdogs...
5 of the Best Things to Do in Nottingham This Week: Big City Reads, Splendour Festival and More
Mon 18 Jul 2022Mulholland Drive, MANIFESTO and Anne-Marie are all in Notts this week...
Notts Filmmaker Oliver Blair Lifts the Lid on His New Short Film The Tree
Sun 17 Jul 2022We chat to director Oliver Blair about how he walked a fine line between tragedy and comedy to depict grief in his witty, yet poignant, debut short film, The Tree, which follows two characters dealing with the loss of their father…
We Dive Into Kendo, the Ancient Martial Art Dubbed ‘The Way of the Sword'
Sat 16 Jul 2022Is there anything more impressive than sword fighting? We’ve seen it in films like The Last Samurai and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and tried our hand (more or less) in games like Elden Ring and The Witcher. Yet through kendo, the ancient practice dubbed “the way of the sword”, you can have the chance to do it for real. Despite its exhilarating premise on paper, though, it is the martial art’s values of respect, decency and self-improvement that are most important…
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