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Music Reviews: May 2024
Wed 08 May 2024May music reviews: Grain Mother, Wilf Spiv, Bad Milk Blood Robot, Josie Beth, Seven Dark Lords and Katie Keddie
Gig review: Katie Keddie at Rough Trade
Thu 02 May 2024Staying true to her dreamy, indie-folk roots, Notts-based singer-songwriter Katie Keddie transported the punters at Rough Trade to an otherworldly soundscape, delivering a highly anticipated EP launch party ...
Gig review: Fat White Family at Rough Trade
Thu 02 May 2024It was out with the old and in with the new as Fat White Family came to Nottingham's Rough Trade to give a stripped-back performance of some of their latest tracks...
Gig Review: Orbital at Rock City
Wed 01 May 2024Legendary electronic music pioneers Orbital returned to Rock City to perform an epic show and prove that — even after 35 years — they've got what it takes ...
Food Review: Bang Pa In - The Newest Supper Club in Nottingham Weaves Tales of Thailand
Tue 30 Apr 2024There's a brand-new supper club in town that you’re not going to want to miss out on. Our intrepid food editor, Julia Head, better known as The Nottingham Food Guide, paid a visit to Bang Pa In’s communal supper table where dishes come with tales of Thailand, and she’s here to spill all the delicious details…
Theatre Review: The Blindboy Podcast in Conversation with Paddy Considine at Nottingham Playhouse
Mon 29 Apr 2024Blindboy Boatclub brings his hugely popular podcast to Nottingham Playhouse featuring a fascinating conversation with his guest, actor Paddy Considine, about acting, autism, and the best Nottingham pint.
Gig Review: L'objectif at The Bodega
Mon 29 Apr 2024Leeds-founded indie quartet L’objectif recently blessed The Bodega with the privilege of witnessing their 100th gig milestone as they stopped off in Nottingham as part of The Left Side UK tour …
Comedy Review : Julian Clary
Sun 28 Apr 2024Julian Clary, renowned homosexual and national trinket, slips into some chaps at the Nottingham Playhouse...
Theatre Review: Drop The Dead Donkey: The Reawakening
Wed 24 Apr 2024The Globelink News team from Channel 4's 1990's newsroom sitcom are back three decades later for an outing on the stage...
Gig Review: SPRINTS at The Bodega
Sun 21 Apr 2024Hitting Nottingham for the penultimate date of their sold-out UK tour, SPRINTS had lots to celebrate. Their debut album, Letter to Self, has received widespread critical acclaim; their tour has sold out; and here they are, full of energy, attitude in spades, and preparing to bring joy to The Bodega...
Theatre Review: Liberation Squares at the Playhouse
Sat 20 Apr 2024Truth be told, Sonali Bhattacharyya has written a big play over a long period of time to fit into the relatively small Neville Studio at Nottingham Playhouse. And this is the kind of hugeness that Bea Udeh found bursting from the scenes of this world premiere production of Liberation Squares...
Concert Review: Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra
Sat 20 Apr 2024Neil Fulwood checks out the Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Concert Hall...
Gig Review: Davoli at Running Horse
Sat 20 Apr 2024From earning new fans at Beat The Streets festival to releasing their debut album Notes For A New Year, 2024 has been a memorable year so far for Notts outfit Davoli. So to see for ourselves how they are gathering such a fan-following in the city for their impressive live performances, we went to catch their set at The Running Horse pub…
Gig Review: Jerub at The Bodega
Sat 20 Apr 2024Hometown heroes Alfie Sharp and Jerub joined forces for a sold-out show at The Bodega…
Film Review: Civil War
Fri 19 Apr 2024Defying logic amplifies this American nightmare in Alex Gardland and A24’s latest dystopian thriller.
Theatre Review: The Life of Pi
Wed 17 Apr 2024Life of Pi adaptation at Nottingham's Theatre Royal is a heartrending delight
We tried out the National Justice Museum's brand new escape room
Tue 16 Apr 2024Adding another facet to their already varied and exciting calendar of events, The National Justice Museum has launched Guilty?! - a new escape room that takes players for an interactive adventure through the Grade II listed historic prison. The LeftLion team went down to try it out…
Gig Review: Dura Mater at Jam Cafe
Mon 15 Apr 2024On the eve of the release of their stunning new single Red Holiday, fast-rising Notts 8-piece Dura Mater headed down to Jamcafé in Hockley to celebrate their second song entering the streaming world. With a packed room filled with raucous energy and good vibes aplenty, here’s what went down at their single release show…
Gig Review: Bob Vylan at Rough Trade
Mon 15 Apr 2024Having sold out Rock City in November, punk rap duo Bob Vylan returned to Rough Trade this week for a more intimate set and signing of their new album Humble as the Sun, bringing heavy guitar, catchy lyrics, and timely political messaging.