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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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An Introduction To Puppetry Workshop

An Introduction To Puppetry Workshop

Nottingham

This fun and interactive two hour workshop offers an introduction to the art of puppetry. Starting with lots of warm up games and puppetry specific exercises, participants will be shown how to make a simple paper puppet and will create a short…

Dates

From:
28 June 2026
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 -
Barnum: The Circus Musical

Barnum: The Circus Musical

Nottingham

This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O'Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight,…

Venue

Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Dates

From:

26 May 2026to30 May 2026Various Opening Times
The Duchess of Malfi

The Duchess of Malfi

Nottingham

A forbidden marriage. A hidden family. A dangerous web of secrets and lies. Remarkable for its inventive and grotesque violence, yet full of dark humour, Webster's tale of misogyny and deceit is propelled forwards in time to the period of the…

Dates

From:

18 May 2026to23 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30

From:
23 May 2026Open 14:30 - 16:30
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
Nottingham Puppet Festival 2026

Nottingham Puppet Festival 2026

Nottingham

With puppetry performances from local, national and international artists, and small and large-scale puppetry also taking to the streets, the festival will present workshops, talks and screenings from key figures in the puppetry world.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:

27 June 2026to5 July 2026