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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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The Frog Prince Pantomime

The Frog Prince Pantomime

Worksop

Hopping onto the stage at the Carlton-in-Lindrick Civic Centre this January 2026, this fabulous, family friendly pantomime promises laughter, music, and plenty of fun!

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21 Jan 2026
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24 Jan 2026
High Society

High Society

Nottingham

Hot on the heels of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, this summer's most eagerly anticipated production delivers another glorious dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism across the UK and Ireland.

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
Cabaret Extreme

Cabaret Extreme

Nottingham

Wednesday 10 February 2027 | 8pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £25.50
From the creative visionaries behind the world's most iconic circuses comes CABARET EXTREME —a beautifully bizarre blend of burlesque, daring drag, extreme stunts, and…

Dates

From:
10 Feb 2027Open 20:00 -
MishMash Productions: Ruby's Worry

MishMash Productions: Ruby's Worry

Nottingham

Sunday 8 February 2026 | 11am & 2pm Djanogly Theatre Tickets: £10.50
Based on the book by author and illustrator Tom Percival.
Ruby tries and tries to get rid of her worry, which grows bigger and bigger! Eventually she meets a boy who has…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
8 Feb 2026Open 11:00 -
The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Nottingham Playhouse

The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Following its world premiere here in 2023, and a sell-out tour, The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes a welcome return to Nottingham Playhouse.

Dates

From:

7 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026
TIDY

TIDY

Nottingham

Based on the book by author and illustrator Emily Gravett. Pete the badger likes everything to be neat and tidy: the flowers, the leaves, even the other animals.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

28 Feb 2026to1 Mar 2026Various Opening Times
West Bridgford Operatic Society Presents: Kiss Me, Kate

West Bridgford Operatic Society Presents: Kiss Me, Kate

Nottingham

Various times, Variois dates | 2025
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West Bridgford Operatic Society returns in 2026 with this timeless classic, Kiss Me, Kate! Be prepared to be charmed by Kiss Me, Kate – an unforgettable…

Dates

From:

17 Feb 2026to21 Feb 2026Open 19:30 -
Small Island

Small Island

Nottingham

Directed by Matthew Xia, this bold staging offers a fresh perspective on a world shaped by empire and entitlement, caught between belonging and unbelonging, disappointment and hope.

Dates

From:

28 Apr 2026to16 May 2026Various Opening Times
The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown

Nottingham

Saturday 26 September 2026 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets from £35.00
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back!
It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.
Come celebrate…

Dates

From:
26 Sep 2026Open 19:30 -
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
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
Nottingham Operatic Society: Chess The Musical

Nottingham Operatic Society: Chess The Musical

Nottingham

Originally launched as a concept album by Sir Tim Rice, with music by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (ABBA), the first production ran for three years in the West End in 1986, and has continued to be staged all over the world.

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2026to31 Oct 2026
Adult Panto: Beauty and the Beast

Adult Panto: Beauty and the Beast

Nottingham

Beauty is searching for love – but instead finds herself trapped in a castle with a beast who has a very big… personality. Packed with outrageous innuendo, dazzling drag, and more sass than you can shake a candlestick at, this is a laugh-out-loud,…

Dates

From:
22 Feb 2026Open 16:00 - 22:00
Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Playhouse

Sleeping Beauty at Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Prepare to be spellbound as our legendary Nottingham Playhouse panto 2025/26 is the tale of Sleeping Beauty!

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2025to17 Jan 2026
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Nottingham

Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch and YES NOTTINGHAM, we're making it happen!

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
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
Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

Nottingham

Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 February 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £18.50
Midsomer Murders - The Killings at Badger's Drift
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite…

Dates

From:

24 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
The Real Queens of Bollywood

The Real Queens of Bollywood

Nottingham

Saturday 31st January 2026 | 7.30pm Nottingham Arts Theatre Tickets £25
The Real Queens of Bollywood is a dazzling tribute to the legendary female voices that defined Indian cinema.
Celebrating icons like Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle, and…

Dates

From:
31 Jan 2026Open 19:45 - 21:45
The Wizard of Nottz! (A Drag Parody)

The Wizard of Nottz! (A Drag Parody)

Nottingham

Audiences will be whisked away to a technicolour world bursting with laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular costumes, and incredible live performances.

Dates

From:
24 Jan 2026Open 14:00 - 21:25
The Silence Of The Lambs

The Silence Of The Lambs

Nottingham

Tuesday 15 - Saturday 19 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £22
The iconic psychological thriller A world stage premier The Silence Of The Lambs
Dr Hannibal Lecter will see you now…
Come face to face with the chilling cultural…

Dates

From:

15 Sep 2026to19 Sep 2026Various Opening Times