A creative collective of students that value collaboration and innovation. Together, they review and help shape future theatre programming.
If you’re interested in public performances across genres like theatre, new writing, comedy, family shows, circus, and dance, our Young Critics Collective is for you.
Reviews:
Review


Tue 3 Dec 2024
Young Critics Collective: Mariposa
Our Young Critics have recently reviewed DeNada Dance's show Mariposa, a queer tragedy inspired by Puccini's Madame Butterfly.
Review


Wed 12 Feb 2025
Young Critics Collective: Rosy Carrick Musclebound
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.
Review


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


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


Tue 3 Dec 2024
Young Critics Collective: Mariposa
Our Young Critics have recently reviewed DeNada Dance's show Mariposa, a queer tragedy inspired by Puccini's Madame Butterfly.
Review


Wed 12 Feb 2025
Young Critics Collective: Rosy Carrick Musclebound
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.
Review


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


Tue 29 Oct 2024
Young Critics Collective: Make Good: The Post Office Scandal
Our Young Critics have recently reviewed Lakeside Arts, Make Good: The Post Office Scandal. Their feedback was given on Tuesday 29th of October 2024.
Made up of students from across the University of Nottingham, the collective is your chance to:
- Experience a wide range of new performances.
- Share your responses in a way that works for you, helping others discover great shows.
- Play a key role in shaping future programmes.
- Discover more about and skills in theatre production and get to know national and international touring companies.
- Gain insight from experienced professionals in the performing arts to help refine your skills and ideas.
- Get exclusive back stage opportunities to meet the creatives behind shows.
- Collaborate with like-minded creative students.
Our Young Critics meet approximately once per month ahead of shows at Lakeside Arts.
Please email Manya Benenson, Creative Programmer for more information about the collective.