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The Em Show: Tales from a Little Laughing Lesbian
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham, NG1 5AF
Call direct on:
Tel0115 941 9419
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Call direct on:
Tel0115 941 9419
Thursday 15 January 2026 | 7.30pm
Nottingham Playhouse
Tickets from £15
Landing in the heart of winter, The Em Show: Tales from a Little Laughing Lesbian is a joyful, laugh-out-loud one-woman comedy show that offers the perfect antidote to the January blues.
Following a sold-out, laughter-filled charity performance in Nottingham last year, comedian, performer and author Em Stroud returns to the city with a public performance of her acclaimed show at Nottingham Playhouse. Known for blending high-energy stand-up, storytelling, improvisation and clowning, Em's work is celebrated for being as heartfelt and thought-provoking as it is hilarious.
The Em Show: Tales from a Little Laughing Lesbian is the latest instalment in a trilogy of shows inspired by Em's own life. It explores what happens when the pursuit of control is replaced with curiosity, play and self-acceptance. Through a series of absurd, tender and unexpectedly relatable moments, the show reflects on modern life, identity, motherhood, midlife and the messy joy of being human.
Warm, inclusive and unapologetically honest, the performance invites audiences to laugh hard, reflect deeply and leave feeling lighter than when they arrived. Themes of joy, self-kindness and connection run throughout, making it an uplifting night out for anyone in need of a midwinter mood boost.
The show has already received enthusiastic responses from audiences, with previous attendees describing it as "funny, warm and thought-provoking" and "life-affirming from start to finish". Many have praised its ability to balance silliness with sincerity, delivering comedy that resonates long after the curtain falls.
Ideal for comedy lovers, theatre-goers and anyone looking for a meaningful and entertaining evening out, The Em Show: Tales from a Little Laughing Lesbian promises a night of laughter, humanity and shared joy in one of Nottingham's most iconic venues.
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