Our talented group of Young Critics have recently reviewed the Akimbo Theatre Company production of The Animator. Stepping into the captivating world of Lotte Reiniger, the visionary who created the very first feature-length animation film, our seven Young critics give their opinions on this dynamic performance.

We are proud to host the world premiere of Architects of Air's 32nd Luminarium, Myriad, for the school half term in May 2025. Nottingham families can enjoy this brand-new luminarium in Highfields Park, next to Lakeside Arts' DH Lawrence Pavilion.

Royal Academician Conrad Shawcross has created two newly commissioned works for Lakeside Arts' Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe exhibition. Find out more about the renowned British artist.

Art and science collide in a fascinating exhibition which explores the quantum universe. Meet the artists involved in this thought-provoking project.

Art and science collide in a fascinating exhibition which explores the quantum universe. Meet the artists involved in this thought-provoking project.

Our Young Critics have recently reviewed Rosy Carrick's Musclebound; One woman’s quest for freedom, pleasure and real sexual power. Their feedback was received on Wednesday 12th of Feb 2025.

Join the top makers, designers and craft artists for Lustre 2025.

Rarely do amateur singers have the opportunity to perform with a professional orchestra. For members of the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University Choirs, joining the BBC Concert Orchestra to perform Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana at the Royal Concert Hall on 4 December was particularly exhilarating and, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

To celebrate The Storm Whale, this year’s family Christmas show, we invited Year 3 pupils from Djanogly Strelley Academy to create a special display for families to enjoy across the festive period.

This Christmas, The Storm Whale is enchanting Nottingham families at Lakeside Arts, bringing Benji Davies' beloved books to life with warmth, charm, and plenty of surprises. To give you a peek behind the curtain, we caught up with the cast – Charlotte Wood (Flo), Hannah-Marie Payal (Noi), and Richard Lounds (Dad) – to ask them a round of quick-fire questions.

Our Young Critics have recently reviewed DeNada Dance's show Mariposa, a queer tragedy inspired by Puccini's Madame Butterfly.

Our Young Critics have recently reviewed Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company's Pinocchio. Their feedback was given on Sunday the 10th of November 2024.

Our Young Critics have recently reviewed Lakeside Arts, Make Good: The Post Office Scandal. Their feedback was given on Tuesday 29th of October 2024.

Ahead of Lustre, our nationally renowned craft and design market, we spoke to artist Olivier Leger, whose drawings and paintings celebrate the wonders of the oceans, whilst also drawing attention to the threats they face.

This autumn, choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra and his company DeNada Dance Theatre bring their critically acclaimed show Mariposa, to Lakeside Arts on Tuesday 26 November 2024. We sat down to ask him some questions about the show…

Ahead of our renowned craft and design market Lustre, we caught up with Amber Cooper-Green, a Nottingham based jewellery designer who creates statement fashion forward jewellery, made from reclaimed hardwoods, scrap acrylic, recycled silver and pre-loved knitting needles.