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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
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
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17 Aug 2025
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4 Sep 2025
Copper Studios Summer School Presents: Disney Newsies Jr

Copper Studios Summer School Presents: Disney Newsies Jr

Nottingham

You're invited to watch one of the best loved musicals in recent memory!

Dates

From:

8 Aug 2025to9 Aug 2025
Chicago

Chicago

Nottingham

Monday 7 - Saturday 12 April 2025 | 7:00pm Wednesday 9 April | 2:00pm Saturday 12 April | 2:30pm Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham £22:00 - £55:00 CHICAGO, the “sexiest musical ever” (Metro) comes to the Royal Concert Hall in April for one week…

Dates

From:

7 Apr 2025to12 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 22:15

From:

9 Apr 2025to12 Apr 2025Various Opening Times
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
Tales From the Lighthouse

Tales From the Lighthouse

Nottingham

Upon a distant shore, a lonely lighthouse keeper has grown fearful of the sea and its wild and stormy nature.

Dates

From:
10 Apr 2025
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
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
Miss Saigon

Miss Saigon

Nottingham

Embarking on a major UK Tour, this epic production arrives at the Theatre Royal Nottingham in 2026.

Dates

From:

24 Mar 2026to1 Apr 2026
Lace Market Theatre Open Day

Lace Market Theatre Open Day

Ash Tree Close, Nottingham

Saturday 12th April | 2025
Lace Market Theatre
The Lace Market Theatre is looking for new members interested in acting, behind the scenes and front of house volunteering. We are one of the UK's oldest amateur theatre companies with a busy…

Dates

From:
12 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts

Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts

Nottingham

A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation.

Dates

From:

30 Sep 2025to4 Oct 2025
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
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
Spotlight Theatre Presents: Fame The Musical

Spotlight Theatre Presents: Fame The Musical

Nottingham

10th May | 2025 | 7PM
Squire Perfoming Arts Centre
Book Online
Fame The Musical inspired generations to light up the sky like a flame! This pop-culture phenomenon about the legendary New York City's High School of the Performing Arts…

Dates

From:

10 May 2025to11 May 2025
Sing the Musicals

Sing the Musicals

Nottingham

Direct from London's West End the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers

Dates

From:
19 July 2025Open 19:30 -
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Red Shoes

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Red Shoes

Nottingham

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Dates

From:

3 Feb 2026to7 Feb 2026
The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines

The Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines

Nottingham

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, precision, and pageantry as the world-renowned Massed Bands of His Majesty's Royal Marines take to the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham stage for their spectacular UK tour.

Dates

From:
11 Sep 2025Open 19:30 -
Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Nottingham

Saturday 24th May | 2025 | 7.30pm Nottingham Arts Theatre £25
Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a fast-paced musical about Shakin' Stevens' life and hits (38 hits and 4 number 1's) and takes the audience back to the 80's!
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Dates

From:
24 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:50
Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon

Nottingham

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the "indisputably terrific" (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of THE KINKS, is back!

Dates

From:

17 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026
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