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Theatre Review: Smoke at Nottingham Playhouse
SMOKE is a new play from acclaimed queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory whose work has appeared in the West End and internationally. Award-winning filmmaker Campbell X directs...
Play Review: Television Workshop's I Had A Wheelbarrow at The Nest
Wed 17 Jun 2026The Nottingham Television Workshop, famed for nurturing many local actors, is launching a play about Notts County FC and fans. You can't get more local than that...
Competition: Win A Family Ticket to Beyond Monet or Beyond Van Gogh at Motorpoint Arena
Tue 16 Jun 2026Two stunning immersive experiences which bring the work of a pair of iconic artists to life are coming to Nottingham in a show like you've never seen before. We have two pairs of family tickets (which admit 5 people each) to give away. All you have to do is answer our simple question below...
Out of Time: How Sneinton's Victoria Lesiure Centre once hosted wrestling matches
Mon 15 Jun 2026Wrestling 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…
Plays, classic films, and gigs in association with LeftLion: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 15 - 21 June
Sun 14 Jun 2026There's a lot to do this week in Nottingham, with a classic film shown in 35mm at the Savoy and local institution the Television Workshop showcasing a play about Notts County FC, among other options. Here's a few things we think are worth doing.
Interview: Alexis Gregory in Smoke, a queer thriller at Nottingham Playhouse
Mon 08 Jun 2026Smoke is a new play from acclaimed queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory coming to Nottingham this month. As well as a hard-hitting, savage, comic-thriller, a panel follows the play, hosted by You Are Loved and exploring issues from the play. LeftLion speaks to Alexis about social media, drugs, homophobia and much more...
Comedy Review: Danny Bhoy at the Nottingham Playhouse
Sun 07 Jun 2026A veteran comic’s vibrant victory lap at the Nottingham Playhouse has the audience smiling...
Tattoo studio Good Mornink talk community, artistry and their upcoming charity flash day
Tue 02 Jun 2026Situated on the top floor of Hopkinson, one of Nottingham's most creative and quirky hangouts, tattoo studio Good Mornink is a welcoming community of international artists. Founder and Co-owner Melisa Büyük talks about turning dreams into the reality of owning a studio, and their upcoming charity flash day to raise money for Stonebridge City Farm...
Theatre Review: Barnum at the Nottingham Playhouse
Wed 27 May 2026Roll up, roll up! Barnum brings big top joy to Nottingham Playhouse...
LeftLion Interviews Podcast #18: Nyrobi and Chaya of ALT BLK ERA on winning a MOBO, playing Jools Holland, touring with Pendulum and homecoming gigs
Fri 22 May 2026This episode we are joined by Nyrobi and Chaya of ALT BLK ERA, who talk about their whirlwind year of winning a MOBO, appearing on Jools Holland and touring Europe with Pendulum…