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Theatre Review: Where I Belong

Sat 15 Jun 2024

Lakeside Arts hosts poems and stories from two UNESCO Cities of Literature, Nottingham and Baghdad...

Review: Luminimax Luminarium at Lakeside Arts

Mon 27 May 2024

On Saturday we ventured into the magical dome of the Luminarium at Lakeside Arts…

Dear Sisters at Lakeside Arts documents the Women’s Liberation Movement in Nottingham feminst history

Mon 20 May 2024

For the Women’s Liberation Movement of the ‘70s and ‘80s zines were an integral tool of connection and communication. The Dear Sisters exhibition at Lakeside Arts showcases how the movement connected, campaigned, and made waves through an impressive collection of ephemeral documents.

Theatre Review: Take Flight

Mon 20 May 2024

On Saturday 18 May, Silvia was the youngest reviewer for LeftLion at 17 months old, where we went together as a family to see Take Flight, a theatre production especially made for 0-2 year olds by The Gramophones at Lakeside Arts…

Festivals, exhibitions, art classes, and the return of the Luminarium: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham: 20 - 27 May

Sun 19 May 2024

A bumper pick of the week showcasing some of the best events this bank holiday weekend. We've got art classes, live music, festivals, exhibition openings and the return of the Luminarium, all happening on your doorstep in Nottingham

Sneinton’s Backlit Gallery to receive almost £500k in funding from Arts Council England

Wed 08 May 2024

Fantastic news for Nottingham’s creative community as Sneinton’s Backlit Gallery is set to receive Arts Council funding to secure and develop their building.

Theatre Review: Janet

Sun 14 Apr 2024

Becki Crossley checks out Janet at the Djanogly Theatre, Lakeside Arts...

Enjoy dragons in bow-ties and faraway worlds? We Check Out Voyage of the Damned, the debut novel from local author Frances White

Thu 21 Mar 2024

Do you like your stories part myth, part magical gay murder-mystery cruise? Enjoy dragons in bow-ties and faraway worlds? Then perhaps Voyage of the Damned, the debut novel from local author Frances White is right up your street. We sat down with Frances to talk about finding your voice, getting published and being perceived as a writer.

Theatre Review: DARKFIELD's Immersive Arcade Experience at Lakeside Arts

Wed 13 Mar 2024

ARCADE is the latest immersive theatre experience from DARKFIELD, a choose-your-own-path experience full of binaural sounds and sensory effects in a completely pitch-black shipping container. We went down to Lakeside Arts and gave it our best go.

We Spoke to 'Hedda Gabler' Director Andrew Whittle Ahead of the Premier at Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March

Sat 02 Mar 2024

With a fresh adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's 'Hedda Gabler' coming to the Nottingham Arts Theatre at the end of March, we sat down with director and writer Andrew Whittle, to talk about developing unlikable characters and what it's like getting into directing in his forties.

Gig Review: Enter Shikari at Motorpoint Arena

Tue 13 Feb 2024

Enter Shikari burst into life in the Motorpoint Arena earlier this month, for a night that combined vibrant visuals, sweaty bodies and pumping bass in the most spectacular way...

In Photos: Mollie Ralph + Bele + Cara Flynn at Buonissima for the NUH Arts Programme

Mon 15 Jan 2024

Mollie Ralph, Bele and Cara Flynn perform at Buonissima to raise money for the NUH Arts Programme...

We Chat to A9 Films’ Screenwriter and Director Alfie Rowley-Stone All About New Film ‘I Don’t Want to Share Your Love'

Fri 12 Jan 2024

I Don't Want To Share Your Love is the newest release from Nottingham-based A9 Films - Sofia Jones speaks to its screenwriter and director, Alfie Rowley-Stone, all about it…

Best Films of 2023

Sat 23 Dec 2023

Forget the Oscars and the BAFTAs, the only recognition filmmakers really desire is the approval of us proper cinephiles at LeftLion. So, props to this lot, who made it onto our coveted list of the best films of 2023…

Theatre Review: The Boy Who Cried Wolf at Lakeside Arts

Tue 19 Dec 2023

A warm hearted wintery tale for youngsters...

Emzae Performs Livestream Gig for Nottingham Hospitals Arts Programme

Tue 19 Dec 2023

On 17 December, Emzae performed a livestreamed set on YouTube to raise money for the Nottingham Hospitals Arts Programme...

Theatre Review: Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Arts Theatre

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Sharon Stevens reviews Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Arts Theatre...

The Best Places to Catch Festive Favourites and Classic Films in Nottingham This Christmas and New Year

Sat 16 Dec 2023

From Die Hard to Home Alone, Notts cinemas have got you covered...

Sunflower Thieves Release New Single ‘It’s Not Like the Christmas Films’ - A Sad Anthem for the Festive Season

Thu 14 Dec 2023

They may be based in Leeds now, but they grew up playing music in Notts and they're super talented, so we'll happily claim them as ours. And they've just released a Christmas tune, which is well worth talking about...

Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond: The Lakeside Arts Exhibition That Gives an Insight Into the History of Bears

Wed 08 Nov 2023

Local archaeologist Ben Normington interviewed the co-curators of the current exhibition in the archaeology museum at Lakeside Arts - Prof. Hannah O’Regan and Dr. Liam Lewis, both from the Department of Classics and Archaeology, University of Nottingham. The exhibition is called Bears! Nature, Culture and Beyond and gives an insight into the cultural history of bears…

We Speak to the Producer and Co-Creator of Choosing Children, A New Immersive Theatre Experience Coming to Lakeside Arts

Sat 04 Nov 2023

A new immersive theatre experience coming to Lakeside Arts later this month dips into the topical and troubling subject of genetic engineering. Ahead of the show we spoke to Producer Laura Wilkinson and Co-Creator Ben Fredericks to find out how VR, audience participation and ethical implications integrate into this unique performance…

Music Review: Leonkoro Quartet at Lakeside Arts

Thu 19 Oct 2023

Formed as recently as 2019 in Berlin by the Schwarz brothers. The Quartet are: Jonathan on first Violin and Lukas on Cello. They are joined by Amelie Wallner on second violin and Mayu Konoe on Viola. In their time together they have won numerous awards - among them, first place in the Wigmore Hall International String quartet competition. Shortly thereafter, the quartet became BBC Radio 3 New generation artists. Last night, they took over Lakeside Arts for a magical evening of music...

Theatre Review: It’s A Bird at Lakeside Arts Centre

Mon 16 Oct 2023

What a show: It’s a Bird from the Equality Act. Bea Udeh reviews Jordan Gray's latest show...

Notts Wildlife Cameraman to Screen Film at Lakeside Arts

Wed 11 Oct 2023

The documentary is narrated by none other than River Monsters' Jeremy Wade...

Gig Review: The Manatees at The Chameleon Arts Café

Mon 09 Oct 2023

Acknowledged by the likes of BBC Radio One for their reserves of great potential, The Manatees are building their own empire amongst the indie-rock soundscape. The London-based three-piece have had a big year so far, with the release of their debut EP Dream in Colour. Jay, Tyler, and Miller clearly intend to end the year on the same smashing note on which they started, as they embark on their biggest UK headliner tour yet, including a date at Nottingham’s own The Chameleon Arts Café…

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