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Book reviews: Nottingham City of Literature's Big City Reads giveaway 2026
Wed 17 Jun 2026Big City Reads is a free book giveaway campaign run by Nottingham UNESCO City of Literature to encourage reading for pleasure among young people in Notts. Returning for its fourth year, they’ll be giving away 2250 books this summer. Here, members of Nottingham City of Literature’s Youth Selection Panel have reviewed some of their favourites from the shortlist.
Comedy Review: Russell Kane in Chuckl Comedy at Nottingham Playhouse
Sun 26 Apr 2026Russell Kane headlines a night of comedy at Nottingham Playhouse, under the Chuckl comedy banner. And he has got Gen Z and the world of toxic masculinity in his sights...
Northern Ballet presents Gentleman Jack; the extraordinary story of Anne Lister
Mon 16 Mar 2026This year, the world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new full-length ballet Gentleman Jack, is set to captivate audiences as part of a nationwide tour, with performances at Nottingham's Theatre Royal from 13-16 May...
Gig review: Big Special at Rescue Rooms
Thu 19 Feb 2026Black Country duo Big Special are one of those bands that is so much more than the sum of its parts, punching well above their weight in many different ways. Their rise has been rapid, and their new album charts that journey. We caught them at Rescue Rooms, along with two other unique duos...
Comedy Review: Vittorio Angelone's 'You Can't Say Nothing Any More' at the Nottingham Arts Theatre
Thu 12 Feb 2026Vittorio Angelone is back in town again with his new show at the Nottingham Art's Theatre. The show is titled You Can't Say Nothing Any More. However, our Leftlion critic had plenty to say about that...