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Robert Lindsay on His New Show, The Golden Age of Hollywood, and Singing at Derby County

From studying drama at Nottingham College – then known as Clarendon College – in the sixties, Robert Lindsay has gone on to become...

Vikki Stone is Putting on Her Stand-Up Song Show at Nottingham Playhouse

18 October 19

She’s serenaded the likes of Professor Brian Cox and Phillip Schofield, and now Vikki Stone is bringing her new stand-up show Songbird to Nottingham. We caught up with the award-winning comedian and musician to talk about her comedy inspirations, creative process and what she thinks of our fair city…

Nottingham Comedian Scott Bennett: "There’s no such thing as regional comedy – if it’s funny, it’s funny."

15 October 19

Yorkshire lad Scott Bennett uprooted to Beeston a while ago, but he made sure he brought his Northern sense of humour with him. Ahead of his new tour Leap Year, which was nominated for Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival, the comic invites us into his shed to talk touring, writing for some of the UK’s biggest comedians and his comedy heroes...

LeftLion Film Podcast #23 - Mayhem Film Festival 2019 Review

17 October 19

Stone Soup Academy is Standing Up to Knife Crime

16 October 19

Stone Soup Academy is a secondary school in the centre of Nottingham that works with troubled students, helping them do better both inside and outside of the facility. We spoke to Headteacher Kerrie Henton and Head of Engagement Oliver Sillito about its recent Stand Up to Knife Crime comedy event and how it engages its students...

Oxjam Beeston Returns This Weekend

16 October 19

The annual festival returns to the streets on Saturday, and there's a special guest performing...

The Confession author Jessie Burton in Conversation at Waterstones

16 October 19

Miniaturist author Jessie Burton was at Waterstones in Nottingham to talk about her new book, The Confession

Left Magpie: There’s Something Happening at Meadow Lane

16 October 19

I wouldn’t blame fellow Notts fans for having to read that sentence twice, as normally there are words like ‘disturbing’ or ‘depressing’ to clarify the latest activity at the Lane. But happening it is. And I think I like it.

Interview: Hot Chip Know A Lot About Notts

16 October 19

We chat with the British musical gems before they return to Rock City this October...

LeftLion Film Podcast #22 - Oli Sillito

15 October 19

Film Review: El Camino

15 October 19

Is the new Breaking Bad film a victim of its own success?

The Best New Places in Notts Presented by GorgeUs

15 October 19

5 Nottingham Albums to Listen to This Month

14 October 19

Stick these lot in yer ears...

James Hurn: The Impressionist Introducing a New Generation to Tony Hancock

11 October 19

At the height of its popularity, Hancock’s Half Hour attracted audiences of more than 20 million people. For context, that’s almost 40% of the entire population of Britain at that time, and four times as many UK viewers of the Game of Thrones series finale. Described by Mark Lewisohn as “the yardstick against which all subsequent British sitcoms have been measured”, its influence can still be seen in anything from Alan Partridge and The Office to Seinfeld. This month sees actor, impressionist and lifelong Hancock fan James Hurn return to Nottingham with his one man-many voices Hancock and Co. show, featuring brand new material and lost sketches…

October Mix of the Month: DJ Synic’s Autumn Remedy

14 October 19

In this new mix series we invite local DJs to get creative with each issue’s theme. As we enter autumn, DJ Synic's selection gives us a reason to smile...

Art Works: Kate Shipman-Shiel

13 October 19

When does a reflection or shadow become as physical as a 3D object? At what point does light become a sculptural component in an installation? What is solid, what is immaterial and does it really matter?

5 Things to Do in Nottingham This Week

13 October 19

Because life is all about that five 'til nine... 

Review: Experimental Electronica At a Bicycle Workshop With Sweets On Tap

13 October 19

Nick Strang went along to one of the city’s more intriguing events, to watch local leftfield acts perform live at Nottingham Bikeworks.

Interview: 15 Years Of Buggin' Out

13 October 19

This year, Soul Buggin’ celebrates 15 years of acting as the city’s beating heart for soulful electronic sounds. Oliver Payne caught up with the crew to find out what’s kept the party going until now and why their show with New York’s DJ Spinna will mark a milestone in Nottingham’s late-night heritage.

Live Music Photos: Circle of Light Album Launch

12 October 19

Out of Time: Fred Karno, the Man Who Discovered Charlie Chaplin

11 October 19

From growing up on the streets of Nottingham to becoming a pioneer of British comedy, few people made as great an impact on the entertainment industry as Fred Karno. Credited with discovering Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel, his meteoric rise to fame was only matched by his rapid fall from grace with the advent of film…

The Mask of Anarchy at The Lace Market Theatre

11 October 19

Christy Fearn checked out the Pat Richard's directed play at The Lace Market Theatre...

Nottdance Festival 2019: Launch Night Review

11 October 19

The biennial festival, now in its 25th edition, returns to Nottingham to captivate us all. The official Nottdance 2019 reviewer, Maud Lannen, has her say on the opening night... 

Left Brian: Five Key Moments in Nottingham Forest’s Season So Far …

11 October 19

Our lad Gareth Watts gives us the low down on the season so far.

Left Brian: Hang on, Here's Another Five Reasons...

11 October 19

As if he'd do a top five without mentioning the Carabao Cup?! Truth is, once we got Gareth Watts talking about Forest's key highlights this season, we couldn't shut him up - so her are another five.  
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