LeftLion Magazine #102

Words: LeftLion
Friday 01 June 2018
reading time: min, words

With Doug Stanhope, Benjamin Zephaniah, Usha Sood, Panya Banjoko, Honey Williams, Valentine Nkoyo, Hallouminati, Nottingham Craft Beer Week, Young Creative Awards and more...


Ayup Duck
News from the mallard’s mouth, plus Blather, Overheard and City Stylin’

Snap Notts: Bulwell Bogs
A continuation of our poetry and photography marriage, featuring gobby guests

Photo Opportunities
Nottingham’s Young Creative Awards was host to some right snappy talent this year

It’s a Party, Not a Riot!
We delve into St Ann’s history ahead of Shebeen’s world premiere at the Playhouse

An Archivist in Notts
A look inside the mind of Nottingham Black Archive founder, Panya Banjoko

The Mighty Usha
She’s a human rights lawyer who serves the vulnerable and saved Bollywood in Notts

Freestyle Enterprise
Bard and revolutionary Benjamin Zephaniah shares words before his gig at Glee Club

Honey Williams Poster
Our cover artist treats us to a double-page spread that’ll knock your socks off

Art Works
Featuring Jasmin Issaka’s squiggly-countour lines, and Dolly Loves Dallas’ paper dolls

Language Barrier
Local artist Ryan Heath on Backlit Gallery’s new exhibition, Mountain of Tongues

Saint Valentine
Nottingham is the first UK city to declare a zero tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), thanks to Valentine Nkoyo

Stanhope and Glory
None of the holds are barred when it comes to the anecdotes of comedian Doug Stanhope

Hallouminati Confirmed
The cheese and cabal specialists are finally launching an album at The Maze this month

Music Reviews
All the good stuff for your tabs, and a goodbye from our long-standing Music Editor

The Right Foot
How to get your nippers running abaht with The Renewal Trust, plus World Cup Pub Trumps

How to Make Bhel Puri
Our mates at Kar-O-Bar have given us a recipe for a light and refreshing snack with nuff punch

Noshingham: Craft Beer Week Spesh
We’ve found some of the craftiest pubs in the city who do a crackin’ bit of snap to boot

Stuff to Do
Some of the best events to be gerrin’ on wi’ over the course of the month

More Stuff to Do
Plus, our Screen Editor has his say on why you shouldn’t give a bob about spoilers

The Goose is Loose
Our gang of comics continue to ask the question: Where has the goose gone?

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