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The Thompsons on wrestling at Victoria Lesiure Centre, local restaurants, and poetry

Tue 30 Jun 2026

Our latest chat with Nottingham's most opinionated grocers....

Out of Time: How Sneinton's Victoria Lesiure Centre once hosted wrestling matches

Mon 15 Jun 2026

Wrestling matches at what’s now the Victoria Leisure Centre on Gedling Street happened recently enough to be a childhood memory for some, but for others, it’s an almost forgotten occurrence. Here’s the colourful and chaotic history…

Theatre Review: RONiN at Lakeside Arts

Wed 27 May 2026

RONiN tells the story of a swordswoman up against overwhelming odds in this innovative and visually striking show...

Ntu Arts Showcase: Myths, Monsters and Magic

Wed 20 May 2026

Theatre Review: Papillons at Lakeside Arts

Thu 14 May 2026

Papillons: A beautiful invitation, fully realised...

Theatre review: Take Flight at Lakeside Arts is an aerial treat for parents and babies

Wed 13 May 2026

Following a mother and baby bird through the early stages of parenthood, Take Flight by local theatre company Rebel Sparks came to Lakeside Arts this weekend, uplifting early years theatre to new heights. Izzy and Bobby Bradley went down to check it out...

Take Flight: Ria Ashcroft tells us about her circus theatre show for 0-2 year olds which comes to Lakeside Arts this weekend...

Fri 08 May 2026

Blending theatre and aerial silks, Take Flight is a multi-sensory, interactive show from local theatre company Rebel Sparks. Coming to Lakeside Arts this weekend, we sat down for a chat with co-artistic director Ria Ashcroft from Circus Hub to hear more about this unique form of children's entertainment...

Preview: Inside Papillons' Radical Approach to Openness at Lakeside Arts

Mon 04 May 2026

Papillons, coming soon to Lakeside Arts, is a collaboration between music makers Manchester Collective and the dance-theatre company Thick & Tight. Leftlion interviews the artists for an insight into what is billed as 'a performance like no other'...

Nottingham City Council, Backlit Gallery and It’s in Nottingham, have announced plans for a new statue of Maid Marian to be unveiled this summer and located on Maid Marian Way...

Theatre Review: Cinderella Ice Cream Seller at Lakeside Arts

Tue 21 Apr 2026

Lakeside Arts offers a retelling of a fairy tale classic with a blend of storytelling, live music, and theatrical magic. Cinderella's is now an ice cream factory, and therein lies the tale...

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Theatre Interview: Sam Harry Macgregor actor and writer from Hold The Line at Nottingham Arts Theatre

Wed 08 Apr 2026

Hold the Line is a new play coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre that lifts the lid on life and work at the NHS 111 telephone service. Rising star Sam Harry Macgregor, who wrote and stars in the play, talks to Leftlion about the journey...