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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 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

From:
12 June 2026Open 18:00 -
From:
30 July 2026Open 17:00 -
From:
4 Aug 2026Open 17:00 -
From:
26 Aug 2026Open 18:00 -
Daoirí Farrell

Daoirí Farrell

Nottingham

Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell brings a selection of Irish ballads to Lakeside's Djanogly Theatre

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Highfields Park, Nottingham

Dates

From:
11 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Rhinestone Cowboy: The Glen Campbell Story

Rhinestone Cowboy: The Glen Campbell Story

Nottingham

This theatre show delivers an immersive experience that celebrates the highs and lows of Glen Campbell's life.

Dates

From:
7 Mar 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Damian Hall – Running Forever

Damian Hall – Running Forever

Nottingham

Damian Hall - ultrarunner, coach, author, climate activist and tea addict - brings his first theatre tour to the stage.

Dates

From:
15 May 2026Open 19:30 -
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
The Full Monty

The Full Monty

Nottingham

As in the 1997 smash hit film, this production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Book now to relive the music of the 90's and have a great night out in the company of our group of lads as they work to put on the show…

Dates

From:

8 Feb 2027to13 Feb 2027
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:
24 June 2026Open 18:00 -
From:
15 July 2026Open 18:00 -
From:
19 Aug 2026Open 18:00 -
From:
6 Sep 2026Open 17:00 -
CATS

CATS

Nottingham

A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to the Royal Concert Hall.
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they'll be…

Dates

From:

6 Jan 2027to16 Jan 2027
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:
16 June 2026Open 18:00 -
From:
24 July 2026Open 17:00 -
From:
3 Aug 2026Open 18:00 -
Brave Bettie

Brave Bettie

Nottingham

A magical adventure told through poetry, songs, live music and stories, that explore their home heritage in Zimbabwe.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
15 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 11:50
From:
15 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 14:50
Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone

Adriana Brownlee – Death Zone

Nottingham

Leading British mountaineer Adriana Brownlee shares stories about the highs and lows of her adventures

Dates

From:
5 June 2026Open 19:30 -
SIX the Musical

SIX the Musical

Nottingham

Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 9 May 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets £25.00 to £55.00

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Nottingham following its previous…

Dates

From:

28 Apr 2026to9 May 2026
Macbeth

Macbeth

Nottingham

In this classic tale of greed and guilt, Flabbergast's Macbeth fuses a rigorous and respectful approach to text and storytelling to bring a magical, lucid interpretation of Shakespeare's blood-soaked tragedy to life.

Dates

From:

27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 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 -
Teach Rex Live!

Teach Rex Live!

Nottingham

The award winning Teach Rex team are returning and delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Nottingham!

Dates

From:
12 Apr 2026Open 10:00 - 11:30
From:
12 Apr 2026Open 12:30 - 14:00
From:
12 Apr 2026Open 15:00 - 16:30
The Sleep Show

The Sleep Show

Nottingham

Tuck in, let the magic of sleep unfold around you, and embrace the journey to dreamland with your little ones…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
8 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 11:50
From:
8 Mar 2026Open 14:00 - 14:50
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