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Nottingham has an excellent and well-deserved reputation for fantastic theatre, from home-grown productions to national and international touring shows. Read on to find out more about the thriving theatre scene or scroll down to see all current and upcoming shows.

Nottingham Playhouse has been one of the UK’s leading producing theatres since it’s foundation in 1948 and their dynamic output continues to shine. In 2023, they were awarded the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award by the UK Theatres Association in recognition of their dedication to inclusivity through their iconic building, making connections with the local community and diversity of programming. Chief Executive Stephanie Sirr and Artistic Director Adam Penford are recognised as industry leaders.

The historic and beautiful Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall offers a fantastic and diverse year-round programme, including comedy and a variety of other events to enjoy. Don’t miss the chance to go behind the scenes and tred the boards on one of Ezekial Bone's Magic Lantern Tours.

Nottingham Lakeside Arts, located on the beautiful High Fields campus of the University of Nottingham, host a varied programme of performances throughout the year, from thought-proving plays and avant-garde international dance, and have developed an excellent reputation for their heart-warming family theatre.

Nottingham also has a thriving independent and fringe theatre scene, with Nottingham Arts Theatre and the Lace Market Theatre both offering high quality in-house productions as well as offbeat fringe theatre, comedy and events.

Opened in 2017, the Squire Performing Arts Centre is a smaller, modern theatre in Nottingham City Centre which often hosts local and national companies. As well as a broad events programme they are also committed to providing arts and performance education.

Whilst primarily a cinema, Broadway is the hub of the lively, independent Hockley district’s entertainment scene - they regularly screen National Theatre Live events from across the globe.

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Shrek The Musical JR.

Shrek The Musical JR.

Nottingham

Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June | 2025 | Various times Nottingham Arts Theatre £14 to £17
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway…

Dates

From:

27 June 2025to29 June 2025Open 19:30 - 21:05
Animal Farm

Animal Farm

Nottingham

Wednesday 2 - Saturday 12 April 2025 Nottingham Playhouse Tickets from £14
“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.”
When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take…

Dates

From:

2 Apr 2025to12 Apr 2025
Paul Chowdhry

Paul Chowdhry

Nottingham

Friday 9 May–Saturday 10 May 2025 Theatre Royal Tickets £28.50 to £102.50 (VIP)
Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry has announced his brand-new 'Englandia' UK stand-up tour for 2025.
Renowned as the most…

Dates

From:

9 May 2025to10 May 2025Open 19:30 -
The Little Mermaid - Nottingham Playhouse

The Little Mermaid - Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Dive into a world of magic and music with our adventurous mermaid and her sea creature friends.

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2025to3 Jan 2026
Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Only Fools and Horses The Musical

Nottingham

Based on John Sullivan's legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain's best loved TV series. With a script and original score written by John's son, Jim Sullivan, and…

Dates

From:

21 Apr 2025to26 Apr 2025Various Opening Times
You 2.0

You 2.0

Nottingham

Strangers Martha and Isaac find themselves forced into playing YOU 2.0, a new therapy video game designed to help players access their better selves.

Dates

From:
16 Apr 2025
To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

Nottingham

Tuesday 7 - Saturday 18 October 2025 Nottingham Playhouse Cost: From £15.50 (Booking fee of £2.50 per order)
Aaron Sorkin's riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence…

Venue

Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Dates

From:

7 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
Kook Ensemble SAND

Kook Ensemble SAND

University Park, Nottingham

Sand shows the fight to hold onto their past together, the laughter, the battles, and the rediscovery of a joy that keeps them connected for whatever the future holds.

Dates

From:
1 May 2025Open 19:30 - 20:35
Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Nottingham

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her 'Long Farewell Tour'.

Dates

From:
28 June 2026
Open-Air Theatre at Newstead Abbey

Open-Air Theatre at Newstead Abbey

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Newstead Abbey this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Newstead Abbey, Nottingham

Dates

From:
29 July 2025
From:
17 Aug 2025
From:
4 Sep 2025
Two Pints Podcast - Live! with Will Mellor & Ralf Little

Two Pints Podcast - Live! with Will Mellor & Ralf Little

Nottingham

Following two sell-out tours of their hugely successful Two Pints podcast Will Mellor and Ralf Little are hitting the road again with their laugh-out-loud banter for the brand-new November Nonsense: Two Pints Podcast Live tour.

Dates

From:
21 Nov 2025
Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Nottingham Castle this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Belvoir Castle, Nottinghamshire

Dates

From:
3 July 2025
From:
25 July 2025
From:
27 July 2025
From:
30 July 2025
Christmas at the Musicals

Christmas at the Musicals

Nottingham

Thursday 18 December 2025 Royal Concert Hall Tickets £20.50 to £34.50
Come and celebrate the magic and glamour of London's West End without having to leave town.
Christmas at the Musicals, starring four leading West End soloists,…

Dates

From:
18 Dec 2025Open 19:30 -
Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister: Reactive

Nottingham

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2026
Ghost Stories

Ghost Stories

Nottingham

Tuesday 29 April - Saturday 3 May | 8pm (Friday 6:30pm, 9:00pm, Saturday 4pm,8pm) Theatre Royal £46 - £20
A truly terrifying theatrical experience created by The League of Gentlemen’s Jeremy Dyson, and Andy Nyman, co-creator of Derren Brown’s…

Dates

From:

29 Apr 2025to3 May 2025Various Opening Times
West Bridgford Operatic Society Presents: Kiss Me, Kate

West Bridgford Operatic Society Presents: Kiss Me, Kate

Nottingham

Various times, Variois dates | 2025
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West Bridgford Operatic Society returns in 2026 with this timeless classic, Kiss Me, Kate! Be prepared to be charmed by Kiss Me, Kate – an unforgettable…

Dates

From:

17 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
A Squash & A Squeeze

A Squash & A Squeeze

Nottingham

Thursday 22 May – Saturday 24 May 2025 Theatre Royal Tickets £19.00
A Little Angel Theatre and The Lowry Co-Production A musical adaptation of the best-selling book
A Squash and a Squeeze
Based on the original book A Squash and a…

Dates

From:

22 May 2025to24 May 2025
Scarlet Oak Theatre THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU

Scarlet Oak Theatre THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU

University Park, Nottingham

Come join the zookeepers who give animals in need a safe, loving home.

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
18 May 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Nottingham

A powerful new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini's spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner.
In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour…

Dates

From:

13 May 2025to24 May 2025
TS Crew NO DRAGON NO LION

TS Crew NO DRAGON NO LION

University Park, Nottingham

Be wowed by this Hong Kong troupe's lion dance circus! In a groundbreaking twist of tradition, this high-energy performance blends elements of the classical lion dance and Chinese opera with the pulse-pounding beats of beatboxing and the athleticism…

Dates

From:
15 June 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00