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Comedy Review: Danny Bhoy at the Nottingham Playhouse

A veteran comic’s vibrant victory lap at the Nottingham Playhouse has the audience smiling...

Comedy, music festivals and local talent: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 18 -24 May

 This week in Notts! Enjoy local theatre performances and live comedy, or head to Dot to Dot music festival and dance the night away in various venues across Nottingham. Here's our top picks...

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

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...

Pick Six: comedian Matt Forde

For this month’s Pick Six, we turn to political comedian and impressionist Matt Forde who brings his show Defying Calamity to the Theatre Royal on Sun 31 May.

The R&B Orchestra comes to Nottingham!

Comedy Review: Russell Kane in Chuckl Comedy at Nottingham Playhouse

Russell 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...

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Milton Jones - 7 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Milton Jones - 9 O'Clock Show

Enthralling theatre and crowd pleasing comedy: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week Monday 13 - Sunday 19 April

The weather's getting warmer, and here in Notts everybody's getting out and enjoying culture, whether as part of some memorable screenings at local cinemas, or some top tier local music. Here's some events which we think you shouldn't miss...

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Laura Smyth - 7 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Laura Smyth - 9 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Angelos Epithemiou - 7 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Angelos Epithemiou - 9 O'Clock Show

Collaborative gaming and the revolutionary epic of a jobless donkey: asses.masses comes to Broadway Cinema

If you’re looking for the ultimate day full of collaborative gaming - you’re in luck - asses.masses is a totally one-of-a-kind experience that has you playing as a herd of unemployed donkeys taking turns to hold the reins as you attempt to get your job back. We sat down with the creators of the experience, Patrick Blenkarn and Milton Lim, to hear their thoughts behind the game…

A new immersive theatre show, The Apple of Discord, comes to The People's Hall Notitngham. We speak to Director Joe Strickland...

Set against the legendary backdrop of the Trojan War, Apple of Discord offers a mythically unique experience through the medium of immersive theatre and takes place in the historic People’s Hall. LeftLion sits down with director Joe Strickland to find out what makes this show worthy of Zeus’ blessing!

Comedy Review: Vittorio Angelone's 'You Can't Say Nothing Any More' at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

Vittorio 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...  

Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour

Guns, hamburgers and dollar signs: Andy Warhol comes to Lakeside Arts

Over at Lakeside Arts, a new exhibition, Andy Warhol: Pop Icon documents the work and influence of the famed and enigmatic artist. Featuring rock stars, Hollywood icons, death, hamburgers, guns, and money, this not-to-be-missed exhibition covers Warhol’s glittering career over four decades – Editor Sophie Gargett went along to unpick some of the themes behind his work. 

Comedy Review: Mike Rice's Cruel Little Man at the Nottingham Arts Theatre

One of Ireland's finest new comedians has Nottingham rolling in the aisles...

Interview: Stevie Gray comedian and MC at Comedy in the Caves

There's a new venue for stand-up in the city. And it's a cave. Left Lion chats with award-winning comedian Stevie Gray on his bold gamble to shake up Nottingham's comedy circuit... 

Album lauches, gripping theatre and top quality comedy: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week Monday 19 - Sunday 25 January

New year, new music. If you’re looking to add some new albums to your playlists, look no further than this weeks’ gig picks. If drama is more your thing, we have you covered with gripping theatre and opera. If you’re simply looking to brighten up the January days, we have a dose of comedy that will do just the trick.

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Paul Sinha - 7 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Paul Sinha - 9 O'Clock Show

Just the Tonic Comedy Special with Scott Bennett - 9 O'Clock Show

Just The Tonic Nottingham Christmas Comedy Special - 7 O'Clock Show