The Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

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Situated in the heart of Nottingham, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall are two of the UK’s most vibrant and thriving touring venues, leading the way for arts and entertainment in the East Midlands region. Across both venues, they create and receive the highest quality performances chosen especially for you, including internationally renowned orchestras, contemporary dance, opera and touring drama alongside West End musicals, family shows, stand-up comedy, orchestral music and rock & pop gigs. Rooted firmly in the community, they aim to entertain, inspire and create unforgettable experiences for everyone and place accessibility at the heart of everything they do. With a wide range of workshops and education projects involving the local community, there really is something here for everyone.

Royal Concert Hall

Built in 1982 on the site of the old Empire Theatre, the Royal Concert Hall is highly regarded for its superb visual and acoustic design.  Since then, the roll call of famous names to have performed on its stage ranges from world-renowned classical soloists and conductors, to a who’s who of the world’s biggest rock stars, pop bands and stand-up comedians. The unique acoustics of the 2,257-seat auditorium provide a warmth and clarity of sound much admired by orchestras and performers from across the globe.

Theatre Royal

Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is not only a city centre landmark but also one of the most beautiful Victorian theatres in Britain. Built in 1865 and later transformed in 1897 by renowned architect Frank Matcham, the theatre is considered to be one of the most spectacular surviving examples of Matcham’s work. In 1978, the Theatre Royal re-opened following a £5million refurbishment, whilst today the timeless beauty of the 1,107-seat auditorium remains a vital and much-cherished part of our community.

Accessibility

They aim to make your visit to their venues as enjoyable and comfortable as possible, and are committed to putting accessibility at the heart of everything they do. With regular sign language interpreted, captioned and audio described performances, a guide dog-sitting service, large print materials and accessible backstage tours, the team are there to support a variety of needs whether this is your first visit to the theatre or you’re a regular attender. They also run a free Access Requirement Register scheme, providing a hassle-free booking service and complimentary tickets for carers. They’re proud to collaborate with many national organisations providing access support and have been awarded a selection of awards in recognition of this. For full accessibility information please click here or email enquiries to trch.access@nottinghamcity.gov.uk