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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.

The story of the puppet Pinocchio is one of the most beloved children's books in the world. But did you know these five interesting facts about Pinocchio?

Dive into the World of Monster Fun with Mega Bunny & friends created by Bruce Asbestos!

Celebrating the Legacy of Boots Through the Ages

Drawing on a rich tradition of griot storytelling and her ancestry, Rokia Koné’s extraordinary music is not to be missed.

Discover a multi-venue arts centre on the edge of beautiful parklands. Dedicated to culture and arts in Nottingham, we welcome hundreds of thousands of people through our doors every year.

Sit with us for a Moment and Remember is an immersive narrative, reflecting how landscape changes over time and through the seasons.