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Live Music Review: The Abstract Orchestra plays MF Doom at Rescue Rooms

Sat 07 Dec 2019

This December, Hip Hop legends The Abstract Orchestra treated us to a night of classics by an icon of the genre, blended with a few surprises of their own...

Film Review: Knives Out

Fri 06 Dec 2019

Rian Johnson's intriguing whodunnit packs an all-star cast, but is it more than just the sum of its parts?

Art Review: Sound Image at Surface Gallery

Fri 06 Dec 2019

Our Adrian went along to see the marvellous work of four artists, who are all inspired by music...

Theatre Review: Cinderella

Wed 04 Dec 2019

An audio-visual feast, packed with all the choicest panto ingredients

Wigflex Lifts the Lid on Explosive 2020 City Festival Lineup

Wed 04 Dec 2019

...and there are even more new venues for us to explore. Read on for the low down on dates, DJs and more as Wigflex City Festival returns for its second year

LeftLion Magazine #120

Sun 01 Dec 2019

Featuring United States of Notts, Name Sakes, Nottingham Playhouse Panto, Nottingham Community Wardrobe, Basket Brigade and more...

Leftlion Football Podcast Episode 4: Kevin George of LGBT Trickies

Sat 30 Nov 2019

Hosts Colin Sisson and Gareth Watts bring Episode Four of the LeftLion Football Podcast, featuring an interview with Kevin George of LGBT Trickies

Theatre Review: We Will Rock You at Royal Concert Hall

Tue 26 Nov 2019

A stormin' show, full of bangers mashed together to create summat razzle-dazzle...

Stage Review: Suzi Ruffell at The Glee Club

Mon 25 Nov 2019

Our Caroline popped along to see Suzi in full, glorious stand-up swing...

Film Review: Harriet

Mon 25 Nov 2019

Does abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman's remarkable life-story get the big screen treatment it deserves? In a word, no.

Art Review: Exaggerate Everything at Backlit Gallery

Mon 25 Nov 2019

Thinking about good mental health can often be a struggle for artists.

Film Review: Extreme Job

Mon 25 Nov 2019

Shown at Broadway as part of the London Korean Film Festival tour, Extreme Job proves why it deserves its newfound spot as South Korea’s highest-grossing blockbuster…

Theatre Review: Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Playhouse

Mon 25 Nov 2019

Kenneth Alan-Taylor’s 37th Pantomime at Nottingham Playhouse is a glitter-filled, magical celebration of the traditions of panto that will delight audiences of all ages.

Theatre Review: Cinderella by Northern Ballet at Theatre Royal

Fri 22 Nov 2019

An original and magical take on the classic tale…

Live Music Review: Metronomy at Rock City

Tue 19 Nov 2019

The lead singer's parents met in Nottingham. They've penned an album called Love Letters. Metronomy ticket holders were always going to be in for a romantic night at the band's Rock City date this month...

Film Review: The Report

Tue 19 Nov 2019

To what extent did the CIA use torture to gain information after September 11th? And did they aim to cover their tracks afterwards? Scott Z. Burns feature film tries to give us the answers...

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

Sat 16 Nov 2019

Another month, another shed-load of talent...

Review: OnPoint Presents Children of Zeus

Wed 13 Nov 2019

Here’s what went down when our Matthew saw Children of Zeus at the Metronome…

Food Review: Prickly Pear

Tue 12 Nov 2019

The newest vegan spot to hit the streets...

Food Review: Pokéwaves

Fri 08 Nov 2019

We checked out the Hawaiian-inspired eatery, and were dead impressed...

Theatre Review: La bohème at Theatre Royal

Thu 07 Nov 2019

Our Gareth checked out a spot of Opera...

LeftLion Film Podcast #24 - The Hunt for Emilio Estevez

Wed 06 Nov 2019

Hosts Ashley Carter and Derry Shillitto blag their way into an event with one aim in mind: to get an interview with Emilio Estevez...

Review: Saturday At Stealth's Halloween Festival

Tue 05 Nov 2019

Zombies, vampires and ghouls raved in the rain to celebrate Stealth’s 15th birthday. Rachael Halaburda grabbed some face paint and went down to check it out...