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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 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

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13 June 2025
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19 June 2025
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25 July 2025
RSC Hamlet

RSC Hamlet

Nottingham

The Royal Shakespeare Company returns to Nottingham with a 'must-see' (Guardian) new production of Hamlet.

Dates

From:

17 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026Open 19:00 -
TS Crew NO DRAGON NO LION

TS Crew NO DRAGON NO LION

University Park, Nottingham

Be wowed by this Hong Kong troupe's lion dance circus! In a groundbreaking twist of tradition, this high-energy performance blends elements of the classical lion dance and Chinese opera with the pulse-pounding beats of beatboxing and the athleticism…

Dates

From:
15 June 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

Nottingham

TRCH I Tuesday 3 June–Saturday 28 June 2025 Tickets £22.00 to £83.00
The New York Times calls it 'The best musical of this century.' The Washington Post says, 'It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.' And Entertainment…

Dates

From:

3 June 2025to28 June 2025
A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

Nottingham

A powerful new production of A Thousand Splendid Suns, Khaled Hosseini's spiritual sequel to The Kite Runner.
In 1992 in an Afghanistan ravaged by war, an orphaned Laila is left alone in an increasingly threatening world. Her older neighbour…

Dates

From:

13 May 2025to24 May 2025
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:
29 July 2025
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17 Aug 2025
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4 Sep 2025
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
Two Pints Podcast - Live! with Will Mellor & Ralf Little

Two Pints Podcast - Live! with Will Mellor & Ralf Little

Nottingham

Following two sell-out tours of their hugely successful Two Pints podcast Will Mellor and Ralf Little are hitting the road again with their laugh-out-loud banter for the brand-new November Nonsense: Two Pints Podcast Live tour.

Dates

From:
21 Nov 2025
Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story

Nottingham

Saturday 24th May | 2025 | 7.30pm Nottingham Arts Theatre £25
Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a fast-paced musical about Shakin' Stevens' life and hits (38 hits and 4 number 1's) and takes the audience back to the 80's!
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Dates

From:
24 May 2025Open 19:30 - 21:50
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
Copper Studios Summer School Presents: Disney Newsies Jr

Copper Studios Summer School Presents: Disney Newsies Jr

Nottingham

You're invited to watch one of the best loved musicals in recent memory!

Dates

From:

8 Aug 2025to9 Aug 2025
Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile

Nottingham

Bitter Rivals. Buried Secrets. A love to die for.

Dates

From:

14 Apr 2026to18 Apr 2026
Agatha Crusty & The Health Spa Murders

Agatha Crusty & The Health Spa Murders

Carlton in Lindrick, Worksop

Lindrick Players proudly present "Agatha Crusty & The Health Spa Murders" a spoof whodunnit by Derek Webb, directed by Lawrence Cohen, co-directed by Helene Sprowell.

Dates

From:
16 May 2025Open 19:30 -
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17 May 2025Open 14:30 -
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17 May 2025Open 19:30 -
Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts

Inspector Morse - House of Ghosts

Nottingham

A chilling mystery unfolds when a young actress suddenly dies on stage during a performance, and Detective Chief Inspector Morse embarks on a gripping investigation.

Dates

From:

30 Sep 2025to4 Oct 2025
Shrek The Musical JR.

Shrek The Musical JR.

Nottingham

Friday 27th, Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June | 2025 | Various times Nottingham Arts Theatre £14 to £17
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway…

Dates

From:

27 June 2025to29 June 2025Open 19:30 - 21:05
TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

Nottingham

Tuesday 15 July – Saturday 2 August 2025 Theatre Royal Tickets £28.00 to £68.00 West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical heads to Nottingham as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her…

Dates

From:

15 July 2025to2 Aug 2025Various Opening Times

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16 July 2025Open 14:30 - 17:15
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19 July 2025Open 14:30 - 17:15
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23 July 2025Open 14:30 - 17:15
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26 July 2025Open 14:30 - 17:15
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30 July 2025Open 14:30 - 17:15
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3 Aug 2025Open 14:30 - 17:15
Bastille : The First 15 Years

Bastille : The First 15 Years

Nottingham

One of the UK’s biggest and best live acts, multi – platinum selling band, Bastille have announced a huge UK arena tour and will be visiting the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Sunday 9th November 2025.

Dates

From:
9 Nov 2025
Sky Full of Stars: A Tribute to Coldplay

Sky Full of Stars: A Tribute to Coldplay

Nottingham

Get ready for an electrifying night of music and fun at A Sky Full of Stars, the ultimate tribute to Coldplay! Join us for an unforgettable evening that captures the exhilarating essence of one of the world's most iconic bands!

Dates

From:
6 July 2025
Ezekial Bone's Limelight Backstage Tour

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Ezekial Bone's Limelight Backstage Tour

Nottingham

Discover the world behind the curtain and learn about the amazing story of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall on our Limelight Backstage Tour!

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3 May 2025
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10 May 2025
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7 June 2025
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14 June 2025
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21 June 2025
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5 July 2025
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19 July 2025
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26 July 2025
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2 Aug 2025

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Spotlight Theatre Presents: Fame The Musical

Spotlight Theatre Presents: Fame The Musical

Nottingham

10th May | 2025 | 7PM
Squire Perfoming Arts Centre
Book Online
Fame The Musical inspired generations to light up the sky like a flame! This pop-culture phenomenon about the legendary New York City's High School of the Performing Arts…

Dates

From:

10 May 2025to11 May 2025