• The Great Gatsby @ Lakeside Arts Centre

    Energetic, authentic and emotional, that’s how I would sum up this performance! Taking a well-loved classic close to all our hearts, director Laura Jayne Bateman made this modern classic come to life using only a very minimalistic set and five actors. For those who aren’t familiar with the story, The Great Gatsby portrays Nick...
  • Charity, Jazz Age and Fitzgerald: Interview with Laura Jayne Bateman and Gigi George

    To celebrate Nottingham New Theatre’s charity performance of The Great Gatsby at the Lakeside Arts Centre, Impact Arts interviewed director, Laura Jayne Bateman, and producer Gigi George, who also happens to be performing the role of Jordan in the show!  Tell us about the play. What influenced your adaptation and why did...