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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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Boxed In

Boxed In

Nottingham

Derek and Jon are trying to make sense of a world where nothing quite adds up – where "stop" means "go" and "up" is suddenly "down". Everyone else seems to understand the rules, but what if you don't? Through movement, visual storytelling and gentle…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
31 May 2026Open 11:00 - 11:45
From:
31 May 2026Open 14:00 - 14:45
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
A Beginner's Guide to Widowhood

A Beginner's Guide to Widowhood

Nottingham

ruthful Tales presents A Beginner's Guide to Widowhood, Originally created by Omar Khan and written by Rae Mainwaring, Performed by Liz Jadav

Dates

From:
17 June 2026Open 19:00 - 20:00
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 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 -
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

Nottingham

Nottingham, get ready to welcome Operation Mincemeat to the Theatre Royal Nottingham—one of the city's go-to spots for a brilliant night out.

Dates

From:

20 July 2026to1 Aug 2026Various Opening Times
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Nottingham

What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.

Dates

From:

13 Oct 2026to17 Oct 2026