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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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Sleeping Beauty - Nottingham Playhouse

Sleeping Beauty - Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Friday 28 November 2025 - Saturday 17 January 2026 Nottingham Playhouse Tickets from £17.50. Schools and groups discount available. (£2.50 booking fee per order) Prepare to be spellbound as our legendary Nottingham Playhouse panto 2025/26 is…

Dates

From:

28 Nov 2025to17 Jan 2026
Anna Mudeka presents MAMA AFRIKA

Anna Mudeka presents MAMA AFRIKA

Nottingham

Celebrating the Life of Miriam Makeba

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
23 Oct 2025Open 19:30 - 20:50
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
Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Nottingham

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her 'Long Farewell Tour'.

Dates

From:
28 June 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
Eureka Day - Nottingham Playhouse

Eureka Day - Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

In the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, it's an institution that prides itself on ensuring every voice is heard, and every child is welcome.

Dates

From:

25 Oct 2025to15 Nov 2025
The Little Mermaid - Nottingham Playhouse

The Little Mermaid - Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Dive into a world of magic and music with our adventurous mermaid and her sea creature friends.

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2025to3 Jan 2026
Polka Theatre and Can't Sit Still present THE SNOWY DAY

Polka Theatre and Can't Sit Still present THE SNOWY DAY

University Park, Nottingham

Adapted from the book by Ezra Jack Keats

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
22 Nov 2025Open 11:30 - 12:10
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22 Nov 2025Open 13:30 - 14:10
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22 Nov 2025Open 15:30 - 16:10
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23 Nov 2025Open 11:30 - 12:10
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23 Nov 2025Open 13:30 - 14:10
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23 Nov 2025Open 15:30 - 16:10
Legally Blonde

Legally Blonde

Nottingham

The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy Legally Blonde The Musical is back in fashion with a huge new production.

Dates

From:

19 May 2026to23 May 2026
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
To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

Nottingham

Tuesday 7 - Saturday 18 October 2025 Nottingham Playhouse Cost: From £15.50 (Booking fee of £2.50 per order)
Aaron Sorkin's riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence…

Venue

Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse, Nottingham

Dates

From:

7 Oct 2025to18 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
Mark Thomas - Ordinary Decent Criminal

Mark Thomas - Ordinary Decent Criminal

Nottingham

Set in the years following the Strangeways Prison Riot, meet recovering addict Frankie, played by renowned political comedian Mark Thomas, as he enters the brave new world of a liberal prison experiment

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
20 Nov 2025Open 19:30 - 20:40
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