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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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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:
24 July 2024
From:
8 Aug 2024
From:
30 Aug 2024
From:
31 Aug 2024
Carlton Operatic Society: Kipps - The New Half a Sixpence Musical

Carlton Operatic Society: Kipps - The New Half a Sixpence Musical

Nottingham

The award-winning company Carlton Operatic Society are pleased to present Kipps – The New Half a Sixpence Musical!

Dates

From:

28 May 2024to1 June 2024
Adventure Cinema: FROZEN SING-A-LONG (PG)

Adventure Cinema: FROZEN SING-A-LONG (PG)

Chesterfield

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Frozen like never before as you watch and singalong with the movie on a huge open-air screen.

Venue

Hardwick Hall

Dates

From:
10 Aug 2024Open 13:30 - 15:30
The Olive Boy

The Olive Boy

Nottingham

Friday 17 May 2024 | 7:45pm Nottingham Playhouse £15 A CRUDE, COMPELLING, COMING OF AGE COMEDY.
After the sudden death of his mother, a grieving yet quintessentially teenage boy is forced to change schools and move in with his, until that…

Dates

From:
17 May 2024Open 19:45 - 21:15
Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Divorced, Beheaded, Died: An Audience with King Henry VIII

Southwell

The year is 1544 and King Henry, the Eighth of that name, is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm; and has halted here to afford his Loyal Subjects the opportunity to have 'audience' with their Sovereign Lord and King.

Venue

Southwell Minster and Archbishop's Palace, Southwell

Dates

From:
8 June 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Show in a Week | Summer School

Show in a Week | Summer School

Nottingham

Entertain your children this summer with Summer School Workshops at the Nottingham Arts Theatre.

Dates

From:

12 Aug 2024to16 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Nottingham

Nottingham Playhouse's legendary panto is back for 2024, with a giant of a story in Jack & the Beanstalk.

Dates

From:

29 Nov 2024to18 Jan 2025
Adventure Cinema: GREASE SING-A-LONG (PG)

Adventure Cinema: GREASE SING-A-LONG (PG)

Chesterfield

Greased Lightning! A fantastic outdoor cinema experience with plenty of songs to sing along to!

Venue

Hardwick Hall

Dates

From:
8 Aug 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Cultural Nexus: Engaging Community through Museums, Archives, Curation and Repatriation

Cultural Nexus: Engaging Community through Museums, Archives, Curation and Repatriation

University Park, Nottingham

This presentation centres on the work of Roshan Mishra in the field of museums, archives, curation, and repatriation in Nepal.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
19 June 2024Open 13:00 -
Curious Investigators

Curious Investigators

Nottingham

A cracking new adventure for 3-7 year olds.

Dates

From:
22 Oct 2024
Notts Bad Movie Club

Notts Bad Movie Club

Nottingham

The Nottingham bad movie night 'Notts Bad Movie Club' is a place for people who love laughing at terrible films!

Dates

From:
18 May 2024
Steve Hackett Genesis Greats Lamb Highlights & Solo

Steve Hackett Genesis Greats Lamb Highlights & Solo

Nottingham

Steve Hackett Genesis Greats Lamb Highlights & Solo

Dates

From:
16 Oct 2024
Come From Away

Come From Away

Nottingham

Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical in London and the Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical on Broadway...

Dates

From:

1 Oct 2024to5 Oct 2024
Newark Book Festival 2024

Newark Book Festival 2024

Newark

Discover the magic and playfulness of words at Newark Book Festival, set across the stunning market town on the fringe of Nottinghamshire.

Dates

From:

11 July 2024to14 July 2024Various Opening Times
Generations

Generations

Nottingham

An Afro-Caribbean British themed Spoken Word poetry theatre piece written by Ryan Dre Sinclair exploring generational expectations/trauma, culture, identity and family differences. And how they differ from generation to generation.

Dates

From:
16 May 2024Open 19:00 - 20:20
Lost in Music

Lost in Music

Nottingham

Join Lost in Music as they recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco!

Dates

From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -
Open-Air Theatre at Wollaton Park

Open-Air Theatre at Wollaton Park

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Wollaton Hall & Deer Park this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Wollaton Hall and Park, Nottingham

Dates

From:
25 July 2024
From:
7 Aug 2024
From:
11 Aug 2024
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Southwell

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale.

Venue

Southwell Minster and Archbishop's Palace, Southwell

Dates

From:
27 July 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
From:
7 Aug 2024
From:
30 Aug 2024
James Martin Live

James Martin Live

Nottingham

Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new live tour for 2025.

Dates

From:
20 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 23:00