Lakeside Arts
Overview
Nottingham Lakeside Arts was established by The University of Nottingham in September 2001, when the Pavilion housing the newly built Djanogly Theatre first opened, adding to the University's pre-existing arts buildings of the Djanogly Gallery and Djanogly Recital Hall. NLA's ongoing development is entirely due to The University's continued financial support for the core programme, as well as its support of Knowledge Transfer initiatives, through collaborations and partnerships with UoN students, academics and staff. Nottingham's first civic college was founded in the city centre on public subscription in 1881 and was transformed following relocation to University Park in 1928. This move and the opening of the iconic Trent Building were a result of Jesse Boot's extraordinary philanthropy and remarkable vision. The University is rightly proud of its reputation for excellence in teaching and research which makes it one of the top Universities in the United Kingdom, and a top 75 Global University. Equally, the University has maintained its strong roots within the local community and can be equally proud of the cultural resource which has been created at its south entrance. The University is extremely grateful to a number of donors who have generously supported the arts developments at Nottingham Lakeside Arts, including Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly, Thomas and Patricia Angear, and Edgar and Judith Wallner. Their philanthropy has been crucial to Lakeside's expansion and progression, welcoming almost 3 million visitors since 2001.
Contact details
University Park Lakeside Arts Nottingham Nottinghamshire East Midlands NG7 2RD United Kingdom
https://www.lakesidearts.org.uk/accessibility-statement.html
Access Card notes
A free ticket for a personal assistant (PA) is available or any deaf for disabled person who has purchased a ticket to an event or performance and would be unable to attend without the help of their PA. Touch tours, audio description, captioning and sign language interpretation are also available for some performances. Touch Tours give you the opportunity to familiarise yourself with the set and costumes before the show and sometimes even to meet the performers. Touch tours are free, but places are limited so advanced booking is essential. Please contact our Box Office at lakeside-box-office@nottingham.ac.uk for more information. Lakeside has a long history of presenting and supporting work that explores topics, themes and challenges associated with individuals and communities that often have additional Access needs – from hosting dementia choirs to presenting work for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
Access guidance
- Our Front of House team are able to seat visitors or give them access to an event, before we open up to general admission.
- All of our buildings and the majority of our spaces can be accessed without the need for lifts or ramps. There are also level access toilets inside all of our buildings. Designated wheelchair spaces are available in both the Djanogly Recital Hall and Djanogly Theatre.
- The Centre is small with short distances between venues and facilities like toilets. We offer a wheelchair for anyone to borrow while on site.
- Our accessible toilets are not locked, and so are always accessible.
- Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the building, and staff will happily look after dogs while visitors enjoy a performance. There is an outside tap for waterbowls, and we are next to grassy Highfield Park.
- We have a free carers scheme which visitors can sign up for. This gives a free ticket for a personal assistant (PA) is available or any D/deaf for disabled person who has purchased a ticket to an event or performance and would be unable to attend without the help of their PA.
- Publications are available in alternative formats on request. The latest audio guide for this season will be available on request. Large print guides are available from the Djanogly Gallery desk for all Djanogly Gallery exhibitions.
- Touch tours, audio description, captioning and sign language interpretation are also available for some performances.
- Lakeside has a long history of presenting and supporting work that explores topics, themes and challenges associated with individuals and communities that often have additional Access needs – from hosting dementia choirs to presenting work for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).