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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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Midsomer Murders

Midsomer Murders

Nottingham

Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 February 2026 Theatre Royal Tickets from £18.50
Midsomer Murders - The Killings at Badger's Drift
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite…

Dates

From:

24 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Various Opening Times
Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Red Shoes

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures - The Red Shoes

Nottingham

An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.

Dates

From:

3 Feb 2026to7 Feb 2026
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Nottingham

Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch and YES NOTTINGHAM, we're making it happen!

Dates

From:

3 Nov 2026to7 Nov 2026
The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Nottingham Playhouse

The Beekeeper of Aleppo - Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham

Following its world premiere here in 2023, and a sell-out tour, The Beekeeper of Aleppo makes a welcome return to Nottingham Playhouse.

Dates

From:

7 Feb 2026to28 Feb 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
Mother.Dad By Doug Deans

Mother.Dad By Doug Deans

Nottingham

Chronic Insanity presents - Mother.Dad is a poignant two-hander exploring parenthood from two sides: a working-class single mother and a middle-class father. Told through parallel monologues and movement, their stories echo in theme but never meet,…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
6 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 20:40
I'm A Muslamic - Don't Panik

I'm A Muslamic - Don't Panik

Nottingham

This is a beautiful story that will have you laughing-out-loud and leave you feeling full of hope. After the show, enjoy a chat as we serve traditional Persian tea and date biscuits called Kolompeh.
Suitable for ages 12+

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
26 Feb 2026Open 19:30 - 20:30
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
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
Sunny Afternoon

Sunny Afternoon

Nottingham

Following a phenomenal two years in the West End and a sensational first UK and Ireland tour, the "indisputably terrific" (The Times) OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING BEST NEW MUSICAL, charting the euphoric highs and agonizing lows of THE KINKS, is back!

Dates

From:

17 Feb 2026to21 Feb 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 -
Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister: Reactive

Nottingham

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

Dates

From:
8 Apr 2026
The Dinosaur That Pooped

The Dinosaur That Pooped

Nottingham

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will…

Dates

From:
31 Jan 2026Open 12:00 - 15:30
MishMash Productions: Ruby's Worry

MishMash Productions: Ruby's Worry

Nottingham

Sunday 8 February 2026 | 11am & 2pm Djanogly Theatre Tickets: £10.50
Based on the book by author and illustrator Tom Percival.
Ruby tries and tries to get rid of her worry, which grows bigger and bigger! Eventually she meets a boy who has…

Venue

Lakeside Arts, Beeston

Dates

From:
8 Feb 2026Open 11:00 -
The King Stone

The King Stone

Nottingham

The misty hills of the Derbyshire moors. Nine stones stand in a circle. A tenth looms higher up the hill – The King Stone.
Bonded in their search for a mysterious figure said to wander the Peaks, Kristen and Phil meet nearly every Sunday at The…

Dates

From:

26 Feb 2026to28 Feb 2026Open 19:45 -