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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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Newark Book Festival

Newark Book Festival

Newark

Newark Book Festival returns this July for its 10th anniversary with 4 days of rich and diverse cevents for everyone who loves a good story, whether it's fantasy and fiction, crime and thrillers, history, nature, music or comedy.

Dates

From:

9 July 2026to12 July 2026Open 09:30 - 21:30
Shrek Jr: Summer School

Shrek Jr: Summer School

Old Basford, Nottinghm

Summer School is BACK for 2026! With a professional creative team by your side, you'll have the opportunity to work on a complete show in just one week.

Dates

From:

27 July 2026to31 July 2026Open 10:00 - 15:00
Scottish Falsetto Socks Do Shakespeare

Scottish Falsetto Socks Do Shakespeare

Nottingham

Back by popular demand, the award-winning Socks present their hit show all about the works of Shakespeare. From Hamlet to Othello, Romeo and Juliet to Richard III and all points in between. A ridiculous hour of songs, sketches, socks & violence from…

Dates

From:
27 June 2026Open 20:00 - 21:00
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
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 -
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
RONiN

RONiN

Nottingham

A fearless woman swordfighter faces off against powerful adversaries, challenging herself and those who stand in her path.

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
23 May 2026Open 19:30 - 21:00