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Film Review: No Bears

Tue 20 Dec 2022

Jailed Iranian director Jafar Panahi continues persistently to release timely and topical films as a daring act of defiance...

Starring in Snow White as the Dame, David Robbins Chats All Things Panto

Tue 20 Dec 2022

David Robbins dons his frocks again to play the dame in this year’s Theatre Royal pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But what’s a dame’s life like? David shares the highs and lows, alongside the secrets of his costume-making and wig-crafting skills, with us...

Gig Review: Rattle at JT Soar

Mon 19 Dec 2022

We headed down to JT Soar on a cold December evening to see Rattle...

Alternative Rock Band Tindersticks Shed a Light on Their Relationship with French Director Claire Denis

Sun 18 Dec 2022

For over twenty years, Nottingham-born musician Stuart Staples has worked with French director Claire Denis, creating a wide range of provocative and romantic film scores to arthouse staples such as Trouble Every Day and Bastards. We catch up with Stuart about his work on her new release, their collaborative process and the influence of film on his creative output…

Film Review: Spirited

Wed 14 Dec 2022

This weird spin on A Christmas Carol might be the surprise of the festive period...

Bad Betty Press Move to Nottingham

Wed 14 Dec 2022

Independent publishers of new poetry, Bad Betty Press are known for risk taking and exciting authors. And what's more, they've just moved to Nottingham. Celebrating their relocation, writer Jaden Morton checked out their opening event at Bunker's Hill: Bad Betty X Poetry is Dead Good.

We Learn More About Bromley House Library's Adopt a Book Programme

Wed 14 Dec 2022

Holding over 47,000 books, Bromley House Library, formerly known as the Nottingham Subscription Library, is one of the city's most precious historical institutions. This Christmas, we find out how we can help restore their older titles, some of which are over 200 years old, by taking part in the Adopt a Book scheme…

Nottingham Launches Brand New Video Games Expo

Sun 11 Dec 2022

Taking over Carlton’s Richard Herrod Centre a week before Christmas, the brand new Nottingham Video Games Expo gives gamers the chance to enjoy some talks, grab some merch and share some stories this December. We chat to organiser James Jarvis all about it…

In Photos: Sam Ryder at The Level

Sat 10 Dec 2022

The nicest man in showbiz stopped by Notts for an intimate gig this week...

200 Degrees Look Back on Ten Years in the Coffee Business

Sat 10 Dec 2022

Fresh from celebrating their tenth birthday, 200 Degrees have quickly grown to be the biggest name in Nottingham coffee, spurring on a thriving scene that even birthed its own festival this October. We went down to their Meadow Lane roastery and HQ to speak to co-founder Rob Darby, and meet some of the team…

The Best Films of 2022

Fri 09 Dec 2022

From big blockbusters to arthouse indies, we dive into the best films of the past twelve months...

In Photos: Luna & The Lime Slices at Rough Trade

Fri 09 Dec 2022

Confetti and Rough Trade combined for this quality gig...

Return to Sender: A Tribute to Dave Bishop aka Lord Biro

Thu 08 Dec 2022

Satirist, artist, writer and LeftLion contributor Dave Bishop (aka Lord Biro) died on 4 December 2022, aged 78. His old friend James Walker pays tribute to his life and legacy...

These Are the Books That Changed Our Lives

Thu 08 Dec 2022

Whether it’s the book that first got you into reading, or one that resonated at the perfect time, we all have those books that changed our lives. That altered us as people and readers. The LeftLion Literature team share theirs…

Gig Review: Alter Bridge at Motorpoint Arena

Wed 07 Dec 2022

A cold and damp Monday night sees us heading to the Motorpoint Arena for what promises to be a great show, with three great bands on the line up…

The Best Films in Nottingham Cinemas This Festive Period

Wed 07 Dec 2022

From Stanley Kubrick to A Christmas Carol, there's plenty to check out on the big screen...

Theatre Review: Snow White

Tue 06 Dec 2022

It's big, it's bright, it's bonkers.

Theatre Review: Verständnis at Nonsuch Studios

Tue 06 Dec 2022

A bilingual play about identity, language and dual nationality; written, directed, illustrated and performed by a group of people who hail from multiple countries...

Comedian and NHS Anaesthetist Ed Patrick Chats New Book Catch Your Breath

Tue 06 Dec 2022

Part-time comedian and full-time NHS anaesthetist, Ed Patrick has taken to writing about the wacky world of medicine in his new book Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist. Ahead of Patrick’s visit to Five Leaves this December, our writer Lewis Keech catches up with the new author to chat his medical memoir, podcast and humour that can be found in the darkest moments…