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We chat with Ian Broudie about goals, inspirations and Nottingham memories

Wed 06 Nov 2024

The Lightning Seeds were formed in 1989 and named after a misheard Prince lyric, with frontman Ian Broudie going on to become one of the best tunesmiths of his generation, a writer of wonderfully melodic and uplifting indie-pop songs tinged with the band's custom vulnerability. Ahead of the band's return to Nottingham on 14th November, as part of their tour celebrating 35 years of the band and aptly timed to follow up on the release of their Greatest Hits album, Tomorrow’s Here Today, we had the chance to speak to frontman, producer and songwriter Ian Broudie...

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How a Mini Cooper led to success on the stage and an acclaimed solo performance of A Christmas Carol

Wed 06 Nov 2024

Guy Masterson's renowned Scrooge performance is coming to the Playhouse. He lets Leftlion in on how Richard Burton helped him along the way...

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The queer reimagining of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

Mon 04 Nov 2024

Mariposa, the queer reimagining of Madame Butterfly, is about to play at Lakeside Arts. The creative force behind this new dance work, choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra, talks to Leftlion about his journey this far...   

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Caves, campervans and comedy: the life of a Notts comedy promoter

Sat 02 Nov 2024

Ian Whitcombe started off running comedy shows in his local pub and now has big names calling up for a gig. He talks to Left Lion about his role in the Nottingham Comedy Festival, the acts he has nurtured, and his own journey into the land of laughs... 

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Gig review and interview: Stone at Rescue Rooms

Tue 29 Oct 2024

STONE are no ordinary band: they are a movement; they are a lifestyle; they are one of the most hotly anticipated bands of this year. Talia Robinson tells of their tales as they performed at Nottingham's very own Rescue Rooms...

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Gig review: Deco at Rescue Rooms, with Cam Mannix

Sun 27 Oct 2024

Their sold-out secrets are embedded within their empathy for pop music. Deco have become one of the most hotly anticipated live acts this year, and we were lucky enough to catch them at Rescue Rooms...

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Classical Concert Review: Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall

Sat 26 Oct 2024

An all-English programme brings planets, battles and a cello to the Royal Concert Hall...

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Interview : Laura Turner dares us to decide whether to sell our soul or sell our body

Tue 22 Oct 2024

A Midlands-based, female-led powerhouse, is about to ignite the stage at Nottingham Playhouse with a question that will leave audiences breathless. Emma Oldham interviews Laura Turner, the artistic director behind Fury Theatre, about why they're asking such a bold question...

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The worms are coming! Our homegrown alt comedy troup are taking over.

Mon 21 Oct 2024

As Nottingham's alternative comedy venue prepares for its first ever Wormhole Weekend, alternative comedian Rosa Keaton takes us for a worm's-eye view.  

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Alfie Brown talks broken down BMW's and banana bread

Sun 20 Oct 2024

Comedian Alfie Brown's journey from Top Shop to top billing has met challenges along the way. Ahead of his forthcoming Open Hearted Human Enquiry tour, Alfie shares his insights into the lessons learned thus far... 

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Comedy and community at the Lord Roberts

Fri 18 Oct 2024

Dan Webber shares the inspiration behind the LOL-GBTQ+ festival coming soon to the Lord Roberts...

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Beccy D'Souza turns up the volume for our local talent

Fri 18 Oct 2024

We caught up with Beccy D’Souza, Artist Development Producer at Nottingham Playhouse, for a peek behind the curtain at this year’s Amplify Festival line-up... 

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LeftLion Interviews Podcast #5: Shane Meadows on This Is England, Virtues, Stone Roses, Injuries, Notts County FC and more

Fri 18 Oct 2024

For our fifth podcast we are delighted to welcome a true legend of British film and television, the director and screenwriter Shane Meadows...

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Gig review: Circle of Light album launch at Fishergate Point

Mon 14 Oct 2024

The award-winning creative collective Circle of Light took over Fishergate Point on World Mental Health Day 2024 to celebrate the launch of their fifth album, COL5...

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Concert Review: Steeleye Span at the Playhouse

Sat 12 Oct 2024

After fifty-five years of gold discs and international tours, folk rockers Steeleye Span are taking their music back on the road. Andrew McCartney reviews their performance at the Nottingham Playhouse... 

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Hitchcock meets Lord of the Flies in this exciting comedy-thriller at the Nottingham Playhouse

Sun 06 Oct 2024

Rotten is a comedy about the Instagram generation that is as dark as it is funny. Its creator, Josie White, speaks with Leftlion about terrible things and how she came to write them... 

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Comedian and doctor Michael Akadiri talks fatherhood, politics and the Wollaton vida loca

Wed 02 Oct 2024

As award-winning comedian Michael Akadiri brings his new show Trust Me, I'm a Daddy to the Canalhouse, he speaks to Leftlion about his journey this far... 

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We chat to Jake Bugg about his inspirations, memories and what we can expect from his new album

Tue 01 Oct 2024

From performing on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury aged 16 to releasing his fourth studio album, A Modern Day Distraction, this month, Nottingham-born singer-songwriter Jake Bugg has had a wild musical journey. Ahead of his new album being released this week, we sat down with the local hero to hear about the making of the record, supporting Liam Gallagher and battling Metallica at Glastonbury…

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We catch up with Lace Thief ahead of her Rough Trade show

Thu 26 Sep 2024

Laura Dickinson is the name behind indie-folk project Lace Thief. We spoke with her as she prepared to celebrate the launch of her new single with a show at Rough Trade Nottingham where there will be support from Peter Hall and Cracked Hands, and appearances from artist Gemma Vincent and DJ Jay Sandhu... 

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We speak with Pale Waves about influences and their mature new album, Smitten

Wed 25 Sep 2024

With their fourth album Smitten released on 27th September, Pale Waves are continuing to make big waves of their own. Ahead of the release, we caught up with drummer Ciára Doran to hear about the band’s influences, creativity and experiences…

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Comedian Pierre Novellie talks about autism, the Isle of Man and his dislike of mouth noises

Mon 23 Sep 2024

Acclaimed comedian, Pierre Novellie, returns to Nottingham for a gig at the Canalhouse. Leftlion caught up with Pierre recently to find out more about his recent autism diagnosis and his new act. 

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We chat with DECO about their debut album and the joy of touring

Sat 21 Sep 2024

Formed in 2011, with roots in the Midlands and beyond, there’s a lot to unpack with 80s-influenced band Deco – and they've only just released their debut album. With two Nottingham shows imminent, lead singer Max Kendall found time to sit down with LeftLion to talk about the new record, as well as the band’s headline tour, and everything in between…

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In photos: Boston Manor at Rock City, with Trophy Eyes and Split Chain

Fri 20 Sep 2024

Riding high on the wave of fifth album Sundiver, Boston Manor arrived at Rock City to play a blistering set. Support from Ozzie punk rockers Trophy Eyes and genre-blenders Split Chain made the night one to remember...

 

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LeftLion Interviews Podcast #4: Daudi Matsiko on Music, Songwriting, Depression and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves

Fri 20 Sep 2024

The latest episode from our 'Live at the Library' podcast features British-Ugandan singer-songwriter Daudi Matsiko...

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Actor and Comedian Colin Hoult on ADHD, Mapperley Hospital and Being a Vampire

Thu 19 Sep 2024

He's worked with vampires, ghosts and Ricky Gervais. Now Colin Hoult is bringing his new comedy show to Nottingham and reveals to us how it all began, as a child, in the shadows of Mapperley...

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