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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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Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Car Man

Nottingham

Tuesday 22 - Saturday 26 September 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £28.50
Fasten your seat belts…
Matthew Bourne's award-winning The Car Man is back! Loosely based on Bizet's ever-popular opera, The Car Man has one of the most thrilling…

Dates

From:

22 Sep 2026to26 Sep 2026Various Opening Times
Mrs Doubtfire

Mrs Doubtfire

Nottingham

After dazzling audiences in the West End, Mrs Doubtfire is heading to Nottingham Theatre Royal for THREE WEEKS ONLY!

Dates

From:

27 Apr 2027to16 May 2027
Murder Trial Tonight V | Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight V | Death in the Family

Nottingham

Saturday 17 April 2027 | 2:30pm & 7:30pm Albert Hall, Nottingham Tickets £22-£55 Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet. Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Dates

From:
17 Apr 2027Open 14:30 - 17:15
From:
17 Apr 2027Open 19:30 - 22:15
From:
18 Apr 2027Open 14:30 - 17:15
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
Burlesque The Musical

Burlesque The Musical

Nottingham

Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by Christina Aguilera, Sia and Diane Warren, alongside thrilling new numbers from Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

Dates

From:

1 Feb 2027to6 Feb 2027
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
48 Thoughts Per Minute

48 Thoughts Per Minute

Nottingham

An inventive, laugh-out-loud celebration of the many ways we think and experience the world inside our heads.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
15 Mar 2027Open 19:30 -
From:
16 Mar 2027Open 19:30 -
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:
6 Sep 2026Open 17:00 -
Mother Deer

Mother Deer

Nottingham

Follow Mother Deer on her quest to bring the sunshine back to the forest in this sensory feast of storytelling full of mischief, wonder and magic.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
1 Nov 2026Open 12:30 - 13:15
From:
1 Nov 2026Open 15:00 - 15:45
Dear Zoo Live

Dear Zoo Live

Nottingham

Celebrating 35 years in 2017, the story of a child who writes to the zoo asking them to send a pet continues to delight each new generation of children as they lift the flaps in search of the perfect animal.

Dates

From:
4 Oct 2026
Can You Catch a Serial Killer?

Can You Catch a Serial Killer?

Nottingham

Join the investigation in 'Can You Catch a Serial Killer?' Step inside real-life cases through dramatised crime scene mock-ups, criminal profiling, investigative techniques, forensic evidence, and simulated autopsies. You'll connect the dots,…

Dates

From:
15 Oct 2026Open 19:30 - 22:00
Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Nottingham

With an original score of catchy pop tunes that will 'blow the roof off the Theatre' (Mail on Sunday) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this 'Sparkling coming-of-age musical' (The…

Dates

From:

7 June 2027to12 June 2027
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 -
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

Nottingham

West Bridgford Operatic Society return to The Squire Performing Arts Centre with the enchanting Disney musical Beauty and the Beast. Be prepared to fall under the spell of this timeless tale of romance, transformation, and the power of love to see…

Dates

From:

16 Feb 2027to20 Feb 2027Open 19:30 - 22:00
Chicago

Chicago

Nottingham

"Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts". So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO.

Dates

From:

14 June 2027to19 June 2027
The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town

The Phantom Raspberry Blower of Old London Town

Nottingham

Celebrating the 50th anniversary since its original broadcast in 1976, this newly adapted stage play brings the Phantom back to life like never before.

Dates

From:
23 Sep 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
The Hideout

The Hideout

Nottingham

The Hideout uses breathtaking circus, parkour, and heartfelt storytelling to capture the highs and lows of making a new friend. Luca and Maya navigate the delicate balance of competition and connection in this playful show with original music and…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
25 Oct 2026Open 13:30 - 16:15
Hadestown

Hadestown

Nottingham

HADESTOWN  takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient Greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone.

Dates

From:

30 Mar 2027to10 Apr 2027
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
Pretty Woman The Musical

Pretty Woman The Musical

Nottingham

Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates who overcome all odds to find each other… and themselves. Experience the moments you love from the movie - and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way - in this dazzlingly joyous love story for…

Dates

From:

21 Sep 2027to2 Oct 2027