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Gig Review: Phoebe Green at The Bodega

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Phoebe Green embarks on her first UK headline tour...

LeftLion Meets... Frances Poletti, Writer and Creator of Without Sin

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Ahead of the release of ITV X drama Without Sin, we sit down the series' writer and creator, Nottingham's own Frances Poletti...

Gig Review: Marcus Mumford at The Level

Wed 30 Nov 2022

Taking to the stage without his Sons, Marcus Mumford still put on a memorable show in this intimate setting...

Gig Review: Skinny Lister at Rescue Rooms

Tue 29 Nov 2022

Skinny Lister’s visit to Rescue Rooms felt less like a traditional gig, and more like a recital of shanties upon a particularly rowdy pirate ship...

Film Review: The Swimmers

Tue 29 Nov 2022

A dramatized true story of two sisters who flee from Syria for Europe. One eventually competed at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Theatre Review: Dick Whittington at Nottingham Playhouse

Tue 29 Nov 2022

Tanya Louise reviews Dick Whittington at the Playhouse...

Gig Review: Martha at Metronome

Tue 29 Nov 2022

Martha and Metronome? The perfect combination, according to Michael Prince...

Our December issue is packed full of Nottingham greatness, including Stuart Staples (of Tindersticks fame), Ed Patrick (of book writing fame) and 200 Degrees (of making ridiculously good coffee fame). We also chat to Widmerpool-based fashion designer Samantha Brooke, sit down with Slamovision winner Cara Thompson, catch up with Nottingham Video Games Expo organiser James Jarvis and take a trip to the wonderful Bromley House Library. As if that wasn't enough, we have loads of festive stuff inside too, including a look at the Christmas Covers Party, a deep-dive into the complexity of donating to charity at Christmas, and a Pick Six from none other than Santa Claus himself. We hope you enjoy, and have a fantastic end of year!

Gig Review: Wet Leg at Rock City

Mon 28 Nov 2022

We went to see the sold out Wet Leg gig at Rock City...

Gig Review: Fontaines D.C. at Rock City

Sun 27 Nov 2022

Fontaines D.C. bring their latest album Skinty Fia to Rock City…

Gig Review: Jake Bugg at Motorpoint Arena

Sun 27 Nov 2022

Nottingham’s very own troubadour Jake Bugg celebrated the tenth anniversary of his self-titled debut album at Motorpoint Arena...

Film Review: Matilda the Musical

Sun 27 Nov 2022

Matilda is back on the big screen – but how does this musical rendition stack up against the version we all know and love?

Film Review: Bones and All

Sun 27 Nov 2022

Timothee Chalamet takes on the role of a subversive love interest in a 1980’s style horror-drama which bridges the cross-section between comfort and cannibalism.

Gig Review: KRS-One at Rescue Rooms

Sun 27 Nov 2022

KRS-One sonically transported Rescue Rooms to the true Golden Age of hip-hop...

Gig Review: ViperTime at Peggy's Skylight

Sun 27 Nov 2022

If you’ve not been to Peggy’s Skylight yet, there’s now another great reason to visit...

Gig Review: The Flatmates at JT Soar

Fri 25 Nov 2022

Michael Prince heads down to JT Soar for Sophie Diver, Diablo Furs and The Flatmates...

Film Review: The Menu

Thu 24 Nov 2022

An eat the rich thriller that gives fine dining culture a well-done grilling, The Menu follows a group of ultra-rich foodies, who get far more than what they ordered.

The Crying Violets' Katie Lyle Chats LeftLion, Splendour and New Tunes

Thu 24 Nov 2022

The Crying Violets have become one of the most interesting, unique bands in Nottingham since forming in 2019 - but, despite playing at the likes of Splendour Festival and BBC Introducing, the highlight of the past few years for lead singer Katie Lyle undoubtedly has to be her time as LeftLion’s Music Editor. We chat to her about her passion for both producing and writing about music…