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Write black to the beginning: Panya Banjoko on the 15 year anniversary of Nottingham Black Archive

Sat 09 Nov 2024

This year Nottingham writer and archivist Panya Banjoko celebrated fifteen years as head of the Nottingham Black Archive: a community project that enlivens black cultural history in Notts. We caught up with Panya to talk about her residency this summer at the New Art Exchange and her long career as one of Nottingham’s foremost creative individuals.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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…

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

Thu 26 Sept 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...

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

Wed 25 Sept 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…

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

Mon 23 Sept 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.

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

Sat 21 Sept 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…

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

Fri 20 Sept 2024

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

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

Thu 19 Sept 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...

We talk to Boston Manor about chart success and Nottingham memories

Mon 16 Sept 2024

Experienced Blackpool-based rockers Boston Manor have recently released their fifth album, but success still brings them joy and surprise. We spoke with vocalist Henry Cox as the band waited for news of Sundiver's chart position, and prepared to lift the roof off Rock City...

Comedy and conspiracies: we chatted to Dom Joly about his upcoming show at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 12 Sept 2024

Can Dom Joly save Nottingham from the conspiracy theorists? He chats with LeftLion about his struggle with extreme believers, his new book and his globe-trotting adventures.

Interview: Ed Byrne

Fri 06 Sept 2024

Ed is coming to Newark with a show that's hilarious while tackling a very sensitive subject. He exclusively shares with us how Tragedy Plus Time came to be ...

Interview: Comedian Mark Thomas

Tue 03 Sept 2024

Cathy Symes interviews Mark Thomas, the left-wing political comedian and protestor about his new stand-up show Gaffa Tapes which is coming to the Nottingham Lakeside on Friday 25 October...

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #3: Emily Catherine on Hip-Hop, Fine art, Album Covers, Graffiti and Her New Exhibition

Thu 15 Aug 2024

Welcome to the third episode of our ‘LeftLion Interviews’ podcast. Our guest is the incredibly talented artist and illustrator Emily Catherine...

We chat to Hollow Stone about new music, and keeping it real

Sun 11 Aug 2024

Hollow Stone sport a diverse and unique style, with authenticity and a love of music always being placed at the forefront of their work. We caught up with lead singer James Doherty ahead of the band's album launch show at The Angel on 17th August, to hear about the album and the development of Hollow Stone's eclectic indie sound...

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Write black to the beginning: Panya Banjoko on the 15 year anniversary of Nottingham Black Archive

The queer reimagining of Puccini’s Madame Butterfly

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

Gig review and interview: Stone at Rescue Rooms

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

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

Alfie Brown talks broken down BMW's and banana bread

Comedy and community at the Lord Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We talk to Boston Manor about chart success and Nottingham memories

Comedy and conspiracies: we chatted to Dom Joly about his upcoming show at Nottingham Playhouse

Interview: Ed Byrne

Interview: Comedian Mark Thomas

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #3: Emily Catherine on Hip-Hop, Fine art, Album Covers, Graffiti and Her New Exhibition

We chat to Hollow Stone about new music, and keeping it real

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