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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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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
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
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
Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister: Reactive

Nottingham

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2026
Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem

Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem

Nottingham

Get ready for Bardcore - Midsummer Mayhem, an explosive, ground-breaking collaboration presented by the acclaimed Wrestling Resurgence and the award-winning 1623 Theatre Company.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
10 May 2025Open 18:00 - 21:30
Les Misérables - Let the People Sing

Les Misérables - Let the People Sing

Nottingham

For the first time ever at the Theatre Royal Nottingham, see a brand new amateur production of the world's most popular musical, Les Misérables, in celebration of the show's 40th anniversary.

Dates

From:

27 May 2025to31 May 2025
Scarlet Oak Theatre THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU

Scarlet Oak Theatre THE ZOO THAT COMES TO YOU

University Park, Nottingham

Come join the zookeepers who give animals in need a safe, loving home.

Dates

From:
18 May 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
18 May 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
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 -
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
Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Open-Air Theatre at Nottingham Castle

Nottingham

The popular Open-Air Theatre season returns to Nottingham Castle this summer with a programme of new and traditional performances.

Venue

Belvoir Castle, Nottinghamshire

Dates

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3 July 2025
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25 July 2025
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27 July 2025
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30 July 2025
Spotlight Theatre Presents: Fame The Musical

Spotlight Theatre Presents: Fame The Musical

Nottingham

10th May | 2025 | 7PM
Squire Perfoming Arts Centre
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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
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
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 -
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

From:
13 June 2025
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19 June 2025
From:
25 July 2025
Adam Ant

Adam Ant

Nottingham

Wednesday 12 November 2025 | 7.30pm Royal Concert Hall Tickets £53

Pop icon, Adam Ant is going on tour performing his classic chart-topping hits and personal favourites.
Adam Ant said: “I’m really looking forward to the thrills and…

Dates

From:
12 Nov 2025
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
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
A Squash & A Squeeze

A Squash & A Squeeze

Nottingham

Thursday 22 May – Saturday 24 May 2025 Theatre Royal Tickets £19.00
A Little Angel Theatre and The Lowry Co-Production A musical adaptation of the best-selling book
A Squash and a Squeeze
Based on the original book A Squash and a…

Dates

From:

22 May 2025to24 May 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!

Dates

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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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92 reviews
Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Nottingham

Everybody's Talking About Jamie is a vibrant, uplifting musical based on the true story of Jamie Campbell, a teenager from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen.

Dates

From:

21 Aug 2025to23 Aug 2025