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Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Theatre Square, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5ND

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About

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 our venues, we 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, we aim to entertain, inspire and create unforgettable experiences for everyone and place accessibility at the heart of everything we 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.

The Royal Concert Hall has raked seating over three levels; the Stalls, Tier 1 and Tier 2. There are a selection of wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls and Tier 1. For select performances, the Boxes (at the side of Tier 1 and 2) and Choir Stalls (situated behind and above the stage), may also be available for booking. Each level has lift access but there may be a restricted view/reduced sound at the back of Tier 2.

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.

The Theatre Royal auditorium has traditional tiered seating over four levels; the Stalls, the Dress Circle, the Upper Circle and the Balcony – each on a gentle rake. Every level has lift access but there may be restricted legroom on the Upper Circle & Balcony. There are a selection of wheelchair spaces available in the Stalls and Dress Circle and a number of Boxes at the back of the Dress Circle that are available for booking on select performances.

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  • Indoor Attraction
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Guided tours available - See Limelight Backstage Tours for info
  • Parking (charge)

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  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre

Travel & Trade

  • Group discounts available
  • Wi-fi available

Opening Times

Open Christmas
Open New Year
Opening Times (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)

* Box Office call centre opening hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 8pm
Counter Service: Mon – Sat 11am – 1pm and 1 hour before a performance

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousNottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Winner 2018 Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Winner 2018 2018
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Finalist 2019 Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Finalist 2019 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousNottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Highly Commended 2019 Nottinghamshire Hospitality Stars Awards Highly Commended 2019 2019

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Special Offers

  • Theatre Royal & Gusto Italian Offer | 2024

    Enjoy 2 courses for £25 or 3 courses for £30 plus a complimentary drink.

    Offer applies to the date shown on your show ticket and what's better it's only a short walk from the theatre!

    View the menu and more of their partner offers: trch.co.uk/royal-partners-offers

    Food and Drink - redeem this special offer between 01/01/2017 and 31/12/2025

    Attractions - redeem this special offer between 24/08/2017 and 31/12/2025

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