Nottingham Playhouse - Upcoming events http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/rss/ Upcoming events at Nottingham Playhouse en-gb <![CDATA[An Evening with the Ensemble]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 Join the Playhouse Ensemble for an evening of light-hearted entertainment

Wed 19 - Thu 20 June at 8pm

Tickets £5

<p>Join the Playhouse Ensemble for an evening of light-hearted entertainment.</p> ]]> 2013-06-19T20:00:00 2013-06-20T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama 2013 Gala Performance]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama present their 2013 gala performance of musical theatre.

Friday 21 - Saturday 22 June

£14 - £16

<p><em>This is a Nottingham Playhouse guest hire.</em></p> <p><strong>Midlands Academy of Dance and Drama</strong> present their 2013 gala performance of musical theatre, celebrating 46 years of high quality training.</p> <p>Embracing a variety of styles of song and dance, the gala will feature talented students from the Professional Musical Theatre Diploma Course. </p> <p>The show has been directed and choreographed by leading professionals in the industry, so don’t miss an amazing opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow.</p> <p>Tickets: Adults £16, Under 16s £14</p> ]]> 2013-06-21T19:30:00 2013-06-22T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Music Mondays: Hayley Queen & Bozman]]> CAST 0.00000000 0.00000000 Once a month CAST presents two of the very best local musical acts playing live acoustic sessions in the bar, for free

Monday 24 June at 8pm

FREE - no booking necessary

<p>Once a month <span class="caps">CAST</span> presents two of the very best local musicians playing live acoustic sessions in the bar, for free (8pm – 10pm).</p> <h2><span class="caps">HAYLEY</span> <span class="caps">QUEEN</span></h2> <p>Talented Nottingham-based soul singer Hayley Queen specialises in smoky, bluesy, jazzy, acoustic loveliness, in partnership with guitarist Al Draper. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a summer evening in <span class="caps">CAST</span>!</p> <p><em>&#8220;A gravelly voice to rival Cyndi Lauper, and that soft, warbling Eva Cassidy charm that&#8217;s so pleasant and enticing you just want to turn it up and lay down eyes closed. Very powerful but so controlled.&#8221;</em><br /> <a href="http://www.acoustickle.co.uk">www.acoustickle.co.uk</a></p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F86939988"></iframe></p> <h2><span class="caps">BOZMAN</span></h2> <p>The two brothers of Bozman play low key alt-rock with progressive leanings, both in their original material and their left-of-centre covers. The pair’s unassuming yet haunting vocals and minimalist acoustic melodies create a modest and unfussy sound – with hidden depths for those who really take the time to listen. </p> <p><strong><span class="caps">CAST</span> also have some very enticing food and drinks deals for Music Mondays – from 5pm order half-price pizza and get 20% off all draught products!</strong></p> ]]> 2013-06-24T20:00:00 2013-06-24T20:00:00 <![CDATA[The Ashes]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Back by popular demand! Experience the infamous story of Nottinghamshire cricket hero Harold Larwood and the Bodyline tour of 1932.

Thursday 27 June 2013 - Saturday 6 July 2013

£7.50 - £27

Production Company: Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company presents

Author: Michael Pinchbeck

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<p><strong>Back by popular demand!</strong></p> <p><strong>The Ashes</strong> tells the real life story of cricketing hero Harold Larwood, plucked from a Nottinghamshire coalmine to become the spearhead of England’s now infamous ‘bodyline’ attack. </p> <p>Larwood tore the Australian team apart in the winter of 1932/3. Amid accusations of ‘unsportsmanlike behaviour’, diplomatic relations between the two countries plummeted. </p> <p>A dramatic story told in five test matches, <strong>The Ashes</strong> explores the issues and passions that exploded during this most intense of sporting controversies.</p> <p><strong>Creative Team</strong></p> <p>Director <strong>Giles Croft</strong><br /> Designer <strong>Michael Vale</strong><br /> Lighting Designer <strong>David Phillips</strong><br /> Sound Designer <strong>Adam McCready</strong><br /> AV Designer <strong>Barret Hodgson</strong></p> <p><strong>The Ashes is sponsored by:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.masoninfotech.co.uk/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i45.tinypic.com/fp5v0n.jpg" border="0" alt="Mason Infotech"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.ybonline.co.uk/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i50.tinypic.com/2nqctg4.jpg" border="0" alt="Yorkshire Bank"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.gleeds.com/worldwide/index.cfm?"_blank"><img src="http://i45.tinypic.com/21afqt1.jpg" border="0" alt="Gleeds"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.russellscanlan.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/2zrq8uh.jpg" border="0" alt="Russell Scanlan"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i46.tinypic.com/f4fjgz.jpg" border="0" alt="East Midlands Trains"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thecricketer.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.tinypic.com/2ltsqpe.png" border="0" alt="The Cricketer"></a></p> ]]> 2013-06-27T19:45:00 2013-07-06T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Alec Stewart ]]> Join Alec Stewart OBE, England’s most capped cricketer, as he talks about his test career and experience of competing for The Ashes.

Tuesday 2 July at 6.30pm

Tickets: £5

<p>Join <strong>Alec Stewart <span class="caps">OBE</span></strong> as he talks about his test career and experience of competing for <strong>The Ashes</strong>.</p> <p>Nicknamed “The Gaffer”, Alec Stewart is the most capped England cricketer of all time in Test matches and the second most capped in One Day Internationals, having played in 133 Tests and 170 <span class="caps">ODI</span>s. </p> <p>After making his test debut against the West Indies in February 1990, he continually showed his strength as an opening batsman and firmly established himself as the No.1 wicket-keeper. Stewart’s most memorable moments in his career include scoring two centuries in Bridgetown in 1993-1994 and leading England to their first major test win for 12 years, against South Africa, after taking over the captaincy from Michael Atherton. </p> <p>Alec Stewart will be in conversation with the <span class="caps">BBC</span>&#8217;s <strong>Colin Hazelden</strong>.</p> <p>For £35 you can enjoy this event and receive a signed programme, canapés and a glass of Pimms and lemonade and get a ticket to see <a href="http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/the-ashes-2013/">The Ashes</a> that day (2 July). To book this option, please call the Box Office directly on 0115 941 9419.</p> <strong>Presented with thanks to:</strong> <p><a href="http://www.ybonline.co.uk/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i50.tinypic.com/2nqctg4.jpg" border="0" alt="Yorkshire Bank"></a></p> ]]> 2013-07-02T18:30:00 2013-07-02T18:30:00 <![CDATA[Blair Dunlop]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 Talented young songwriter Blair Dunlop brings his captivating sound to the Playhouse.

Thursday 4 July at 8pm

Tickets £12.50

<p>This <span class="caps">BBC</span> Radio 2 Horizon Award winner is an astonishingly talented young musician and a gifted songwriter with a charismatic and vibrant stage personality. The son of folk legend Ashley Hutchings and singer Judy Dunlop, Blair is well on his way to carving out his own place in the musical hierarchy.</p> ]]> 2013-07-04T20:00:00 2013-07-04T20:00:00 <![CDATA[From page to stage - The Ashes]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A free lunchtime event offering a unique insight into what we do.

Friday 5 July at 1pm

FREE

<p><strong>Free events &#8211; simply book your place by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419</strong>*</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what a theatre director does, how a play is rehearsed, or how a stage and its lighting and sound systems work? Have you ever just wanted to understand a bit more about what’s involved in making theatre?</p> <p>In celebration of the skills and work of Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, we are offering five free sessions, during five Friday lunchtimes throughout 2013, which explore the art and craft of putting on a play, for and with you, our audience.</p> <p>In just an hour, a director will explore a scene from a play or short sketch and invite the audience to contribute to the creative process. From how the actors should use the text, to their positioning on stage, the costumes, props, lighting and sound, the five sessions will invite comment and opinions from the audience, as we explore the way in which professional theatre is made in Nottingham.</p> <p>These sessions will be fun, free and full of insight. You can even buy a delicious lunch from the <span class="caps">CAST</span> deli and bring it into the auditorium with you. Please book by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419. </p> <h2>Session 1 &#8211; The Ashes</h2> <p><strong>Friday 5 July 1–2pm</strong></p> <p>Watch a scene from The Ashes take shape with the cast and director Giles Croft.</p> <p><em>*These events cannot be booked online</em></p> ]]> 2013-07-05T13:00:00 2013-07-05T13:00:00 <![CDATA[A Tale of Enus - The Wedding]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 A one-woman show full of laughter, Jamaican patois and proverbial sayings.

Friday 5 July at 8pm

Tickets £10 - £12

<p>You are invited to the wedding of the century. This one-woman show created by Nottingham writer and performer, Lisa Jackson, features the prouder than Guinness punch vagabond, Enus Blackstone and other well-loved characters. This night promises lots of laughs, Jamaican patois and proverbial sayings.</p> ]]> 2013-07-05T20:00:00 2013-07-05T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Frankie Rudolf]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 This Nottingham singer-songwriter brings his soulful folk to the Playhouse.

Saturday 6 July at 8pm

Tickets £5 - £7

<p>This young Nottingham singer-songwriter has developed a unique indie folk and soulful acoustic sound. His debut EP ‘Heart on Fire’ featured in iTunes singer-songwriter top 20 in 2012. Seeking inspiration from Coldplay, Ben Howard and Bombay Bicycle Club, Frankie is well on his way to becoming a highly sought-after musician.</p> <p>To see Frankie Rudolf in action, check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=tYv_fgz3e4c">this video on YouTube</a>.</p> <p><strong>Tickets £7</strong><br /> <strong>Concessions &amp; Under 26s £5</strong></p> ]]> 2013-07-06T20:00:00 2013-07-06T20:00:00 <![CDATA[An Evening with Howard Marks ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Join Britain’s best-loved retired dope smuggler and author as he introduces us to his major new series of crime thrillers set in Wales.

Monday 8 July at 7.45pm

Tickets: £15

<p>Britain’s best-loved retired dope smuggler and author of the bestselling book and hit movie <strong>Mr Nice</strong>, has turned his hand to crime fiction and introduces us to his major new series of crime thrillers set in Wales. </p> <p><strong>Sympathy for the Devil</strong> was published to great acclaim &#8211; ‘Pacey and exhilarating’ The Guardian &#8211; and his new book <strong>The Score</strong> is out now. Come prepared for some explosive stories from this criminal-turned-crime-writer. </p> ]]> 2013-07-08T19:45:00 2013-07-08T19:45:00 <![CDATA[The Duckworth Lewis Method]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Cricket-based pop duo play a very special gig on the eve of the first Ashes test.

Tuesday 9 July at 7.45pm

Tickets £16

Reviews: rv. It's difficult to overstate the brilliance of The Duckworth Lewis Method's cricket-themed album ,rn. The Independent

<p><strong>Pop music and cricket have something in common. They are simultaneously harmless amusements and the most important things in the world.</strong></p> <p>Their affinity was first celebrated at album-length in the 2009 record <em>The Duckworth Lewis Method</em>, in which <strong>Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy</strong> and <strong>Thomas Walsh of Pugwash</strong> sang of Empire and Twenty20, Gatting and the ball of the century and travelling to Pakistan in a VW camper van to meet Javed Miandad.</p> <p>The album found acclaim all over the world, not least in the offices of The Word magazine where it was, as they used to say, <em>&#8220;a fixture on the turntable&#8221;</em>. As David Hepworth of the magazine put it, <em>&#8220;cricket and melodic pop music are two of England&#8217;s greatest gifts to the world &#8211; and it takes a couple of Irishmen to remind us of the fact.&#8221;</em></p> <p>Now it&#8217;s 2013 and the Australians are back, as are The Duckworth Lewis Method with <em>Sticky Wickets</em>, another glorious long-playing celebration of the bewitching allure of the great game.</p> <p>This very special show at Nottingham Playhouse is organised by <strong>Word In Your Ear</strong>, performance wing of the late lamented Word Magazine, and <strong>The Cricketer</strong>, the world&#8217;s foremost cricket magazine.</p> <p>The unique feature of Word In Your Ear evenings is their combination of music and speech and on this occasion <strong>Simon Hughes</strong>, former cricketer, TV analyst and columnist for The Cricketer, will be in the support slot.</p> <p>Simon will be talking to <strong>David Hepworth</strong> about <em>A Lot Of Hard Yakka</em>, his award-winning memoir of the life of a professional cricketer, his new book <em>Cricket&#8217;s Greatest Rivalry</em> and his TV analysis of the finer points of the game. He&#8217;ll also be having a bit of fun at the expense of some of the game&#8217;s bigger egos, both in and out of the commentary box.</p> <p>The show takes place the night before the first Ashes Test takes place down the road at Trent Bridge, making this <strong>the point at which the music and sporting calendars of the English summer magically intersect!</strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.thecricketer.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://i48.tinypic.com/2ltsqpe.png" border="0" alt="The Cricketer"></a></p> ]]> 2013-07-09T19:45:00 2013-07-09T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Orthopaedics Got Talent 2013]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Nottingham University Hospital presents Orthopaedics’ Got Talent - it's got the O2 factor!

Friday 12 July at 7.30pm

£18

<p><em>This is a Nottingham Playhouse guest hire.</em></p> <p>Once again the Orthopaedic Department from Nottingham University Hospitals, for one night only, throw off their hospital gowns and put on a show.</p> <p>Who will be the star turn? Who has a hidden talent they&#8217;re about to reveal? Which of your colleagues is going to surprise you the most?</p> <p>There&#8217;s only one way to find out…</p> ]]> 2013-07-12T19:30:00 2013-07-12T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Spotlight Dance 2013]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Spotlight School Of Dance present their second showcase.

Saturday 13 July at 7.30pm

£13 - £14

<p><em>This is a Nottingham Playhouse guest hire.</em></p> <p>Spotlight School Of Dance present their second showcase. Performers of all ages show dance styles including ballet, tap, freestyle jazz, lyrical and musical theatre.</p> ]]> 2013-07-13T19:30:00 2013-07-13T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Enron ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Nottingham Playhouse Youth Theatre now bring this remarkable story about power and deception to the stage.

Thursday 8 - Saturday 10 August

Tickets £6 - £8

Production Company: Nottingham Playhouse Youth Theatre presents

Age Rating: 14+

<p>Following <em>Woyzeck</em> (2012) and <em>The Trial</em> (2011) <strong>Nottingham Playhouse Youth Theatre</strong> now bring this remarkable story about power, deception and humiliation to the stage.</p> <p>Inspired by one of the most infamous financial scandals of recent times, this is a story of how thousands of Americans lost faith in a system that rewarded those at the top, whilst those at the bottom lost everything.</p> <p><strong>Tickets £8 (£6 Concs &amp; Under 26s)</strong></p> <p><strong>Creative Team</strong></p> <p>Director <strong>Sarah Stephenson</strong><br /> Designer <strong>Sarah Lewis</strong><br /> Lighting Designer <strong>Stephanie Bartle</strong></p> <p><em>Contains strong language</em></p> ]]> 2013-08-08T19:45:00 2013-08-10T19:45:00 <![CDATA[From page to stage - The lost plays revue]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A free lunchtime event offering a unique insight into what we do.

Friday 9 August 1pm

FREE

<p><strong>Free events – simply book your place by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419</strong>*</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what a theatre director does, how a play is rehearsed, or how a stage and its lighting and sound systems work? Have you ever just wanted to understand a bit more about what’s involved in making theatre?</p> <p>In celebration of the skills and work of Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, we are offering five free sessions, during five Friday lunchtimes throughout 2013, which explore the art and craft of putting on a play, for and with you, our audience.</p> <p>In just an hour, a director will explore a scene from a play or short sketch and invite the audience to contribute to the creative process. From how the actors should use the text, to their positioning on stage, the costumes, props, lighting and sound, the five sessions will invite comment and opinions from the audience, as we explore the way in which professional theatre is made in Nottingham.</p> <p>These sessions will be fun, free and full of insight. You can even buy a delicious lunch from the <span class="caps">CAST</span> deli and bring it into the auditorium with you. Please book by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419.</p> <h2><span class="caps">SESSION</span> 2 – <span class="caps">THE</span> <span class="caps">LOST</span> <span class="caps">PLAYS</span> <span class="caps">REVUE</span></h2> <p><strong>Friday 9 August 1–2pm</strong></p> <p>Artistic Director Giles Croft will give you an insight into a sketch from The Lost Plays Revue.</p> <p><em>*These events cannot be booked online</em></p> ]]> 2013-08-09T13:00:00 2013-08-09T13:00:00 <![CDATA[Aliens Love Underpants]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is delightfully brought to life on stage for the very first time.

Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 August

£10

Production Company: A Big Wooden Horse & Nick Brook Production

<p>Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, but there are no underpants in space, so here&#8217;s a big surprise!</p> <p>This zany and hilarious tale based on the best-selling children’s book is delightfully brought to life on stage for the very first time. With stunning effects, madcap action, original music (and lots of aliens of course!), this fantastically fresh and funny production will delight the whole family.</p> <p>You&#8217;ll laugh your <span class="caps">PANTS</span> off!</p> ]]> 2013-08-24T13:00:00 2013-08-25T13:30:00 <![CDATA[From page to stage - The lost plays revue ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A free lunchtime event offering a unique insight into what we do.

Friday 6 September at 1pm

FREE

<p><strong>Free events – simply book your place by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419</strong>*</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what a theatre director does, how a play is rehearsed, or how a stage and its lighting and sound systems work? Have you ever just wanted to understand a bit more about what’s involved in making theatre?</p> <p>In celebration of the skills and work of Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, we are offering five free sessions, during five Friday lunchtimes throughout 2013, which explore the art and craft of putting on a play, for and with you, our audience.</p> <p>In just an hour, a director will explore a scene from a play or short sketch and invite the audience to contribute to the creative process. From how the actors should use the text, to their positioning on stage, the costumes, props, lighting and sound, the five sessions will invite comment and opinions from the audience, as we explore the way in which professional theatre is made in Nottingham.</p> <p>These sessions will be fun, free and full of insight. You can even buy a delicious lunch from the <span class="caps">CAST</span> deli and bring it into the auditorium with you. Please book by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419.</p> <h2>session 3 &#8211; the lost plays revue </h2> <p><strong>Friday 6 September 1–2pm</strong></p> <p>Director C P Hallam will direct a sketch from The Lost Plays Revue</p> <p><em>*These events cannot be booked online</em></p> ]]> 2013-09-06T13:00:00 2013-09-06T13:00:00 <![CDATA[1984]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 The definitive book of the 20th century in an exciting new stage adaptation.

Friday 13 - Saturday 28 September

Production Company: Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and Headlong present

Reviews: rv. The country's most exciting touring company , ,rn. The Telegraph

<p>The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in this radical new staging by Headlong, the ‘country’s most exciting touring company’ (Telegraph), who brought us <em>Romeo &amp; Juliet</em> in 2012, directed by Robert Icke.</p> <p>April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary, and falls in love. But Big Brother is watching him – and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye.</p> <p>This major new production explores the world inside Winston Smith’s head, as well as the world without, and catches the euphoria and bliss buried deep underneath the cold face of Big Brother.</p> <p>In an age of mass surveillance, ‘total’ policing and <span class="caps">GPS</span> tracking, <em>Nineteen Eighty-Four</em> is as relevant now as it ever has been.</p> <p>A new adaptation created by <strong>Robert Icke</strong> and <strong>Duncan Macmillan</strong></p> <p><strong>Creative Team</strong></p> <p>Text by <strong>Duncan Macmillan</strong> <br /> Director <strong>Robert Icke</strong><br /> Set and Costume Designer <strong>Chloe Lamford</strong><br /> Lighting Designer <strong>Natasha Chivers</strong><br /> Sound Designer <strong>Tom Gibbons</strong></p> <p>#1984play</p> <p><em>Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (Copyright, 1949) by permission of Bill Hamilton as the Literary Executor of the Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell, in a new adaptation by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan</em></p> ]]> 2013-09-13T19:45:00 2013-09-28T19:45:00 <![CDATA[Stewart Lee ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 The acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series.

Sunday 22 September at 7.30pm

£20

Reviews: rv. He’s the most exciting comedian in the country, bar none. Four stars **** ,rn. The Times , ,rv. More bilious than eve. Four stars **** ,rn. The Guardian , ,rv. Superlative. Five stars ***** ,rn. Metro , ,rv. Marvellously funny: mordant, thoughtful and crafted ,rn. The Observer , ,rv. Masterful. Four stars **** ,rn. Daily Telegraph , ,rv. ...Stewart Lee, about as funny as bubonic plague ,rn. The Sun

<p>Following the sell-out <strong>Carpet Remnant World</strong>, the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series. See it live so you can begin the backlash ahead of transmission. </p> <p>For more information see <a href="http://www.stewartlee.co.uk">www.stewartlee.co.uk</a></p> ]]> 2013-09-22T19:30:00 2013-09-22T19:30:00 <![CDATA[A Clockwork Orange]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 Anthony Burgess' classic tale of disaffected youth is brought to the stage.

Tuesday 24 - Friday 27 September

Tickets £6 - £8

Age Rating: 16+

<p>Nottingham Playhouse’s Young Company brings Burgess’ classic tale of disaffected youth to the stage in this exciting new production. </p> <p>This shocking and deeply relevant story explores the notion of free-will and challenges us to consider whether people who commit acts of violence can ever really change.</p> <p><strong>Creative Team</strong></p> <p>Director <strong>Sarah Stephenson</strong><br /> Designer <strong>Sarah Lewis</strong><br /> Lighting Designer <strong>Stephanie Bartle</strong></p> <p><strong>Tickets £8 (£6 Concs &amp; Under 26s)</strong></p> <p><em>Contains strong language and scenes of a sexual and violent nature</em></p> ]]> 2013-09-24T20:00:00 2013-09-27T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Matt Richardson]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 This upcoming stand-up comic brings his debut tour to Nottingham.

Saturday 28 September at 8pm

Tickets: £10.00

<p>The new host of ITV2’s <strong>The Xtra Factor</strong> and winner of the Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best New Show award brings his much anticipated debut tour to Nottingham! </p> <p>‘Poised to become the next bright young sensation of comedy’ &#8211; <em>The Guardian</em></p> <p>‘His 2013 debut tour is definitely one for the diary’ &#8211; <em>Three Weeks</em></p> <p>‘A whirling ball of talent, energy and intelligent observational comedy’ &#8211; <em>Off Beat Magazine</em></p> ]]> 2013-09-28T20:00:00 2013-09-28T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Charlie Peace: His Amazing Life And Astounding Legend]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Discover a man whose life became legend in the Victorian age.

Friday 4 October - Saturday 19 October

Tickets: £7.50 - £27.50

Production Company: Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and Belgrade Theatre Coventry present

Author: Michael Eaton

<p>The greatest celebrity villain of the Victorian age, Charlie Peace’s life became legend. He was a master of disguise, an accomplished musician and irresistibly attractive to women.</p> <p>On the run, having murdered his lover’s husband, he holed up in the warrens of Nottingham’s Narrow Marsh. This modern musical melodrama asks the question why, now as then, are we terrified of crime but fascinated by criminals?</p> <p>This world premiere by celebrated Nottingham writer Michael Eaton will feature traditional folk songs and the work of internationally renowned graphic artist, Eddie Campbell.</p> <p><strong>Creative Team</strong></p> <p>Director <strong>Giles Croft</strong><br /> Designer <strong>Barney George</strong> <br /> Composer/Musical Director <strong>Jonathan Girling</strong><br /> Projection Designer <strong>William Simpson</strong><br /> Sound Designer <strong>Adam P McCready</strong></p> ]]> 2013-10-04T19:45:00 2013-10-19T19:45:00 <![CDATA[From page to stage - charlie peace]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A free lunchtime event offering a unique insight into what we do.

Friday 11 October at 1pm

FREE

<p><strong>Free events &#8211; simply book your place by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419</strong>*</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what a theatre director does, how a play is rehearsed, or how a stage and its lighting and sound systems work? Have you ever just wanted to understand a bit more about what’s involved in making theatre?</p> <p>In celebration of the skills and work of Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, we are offering five free sessions, during five Friday lunchtimes throughout 2013, which explore the art and craft of putting on a play, for and with you, our audience.</p> <p>In just an hour, a director will explore a scene from a play or short sketch and invite the audience to contribute to the creative process. From how the actors should use the text, to their positioning on stage, the costumes, props, lighting and sound, the five sessions will invite comment and opinions from the audience, as we explore the way in which professional theatre is made in Nottingham.</p> <p>These sessions will be fun, free and full of insight. You can even buy a delicious lunch from the <span class="caps">CAST</span> deli and bring it into the auditorium with you. Please book by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419. </p> <h2>Session 4 &#8211; Charlie Peace</h2> <p><strong>Friday 11 October 1–2pm</strong></p> <p>Giles Croft will direct a scene from Charlie Peace: His Amazing Life and Astounding Legend</p> <p><em>*These events cannot be booked online</em></p> ]]> 2013-10-11T13:00:00 2013-10-11T13:00:00 <![CDATA[Jimeoin - What?!]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A night of hilarious world-class stand-up comedy.

Sunday 13 October at 7.30pm

£14.50

Reviews: rv. Awesome! ,rn. List , ,rv. Exemplary stand-up ,rn. Herald , ,rv. Jimeoin recalls the familiar at a fantastically silly level, boiling his audience down to a tear-filled, gibbering mess ,rn. Scotland on Sunday , ,rv. Sublime observational comic… A masterclass in delivery ,rn. Chortle , ,rv. Comedy of the highest order… Inspired ramblings… quiet genius! ,rn. Independent , ,rv. He’s clean, charming, witty and above all funny ,rn. Sunday Times , ,rv. A series of hilarious, often surrealistic climaxes… Comic genius rn. Evening News , ,rv. Classic nonsense… stand-up comedy at its best ,rn. The Scotsman , ,rv. A series of hilarious, often surrealistic climaxes. This is the comedy of one who truly perceives human behaviour, breaks it up and puts it all together again in all its ridiculousness, to leave you with your eyes streaming… Comic genius ,rn. Edinburgh Evening News

<p><em>Presented by Live Nation in association with <span class="caps">MZA</span></em> </p> <p>Hilarious world-class stand-up from internationally acclaimed star of <em>Live at the Apollo</em>, <em>The Royal Variety Performance</em>, Channel 4’s <em>Comedy Gala 2012</em>, <em>Best of Edinburgh Comedy Festival</em>, Jason Manford&#8217;s <em>Comedy Rocks</em> and Michael McIntyre&#8217;s <em>Comedy Roadshow</em>. No gimmicks, just great craic…! </p> <p>Follow Jimeoin on Twitter <strong>@Jimeoin</strong> and YouTube <strong>Jimeoinofficial</strong> </p> ]]> 2013-10-13T19:30:00 2013-10-13T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Richard III]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 See Ian Bartholomew play one of the greatest and most thrilling of Shakespeare’s roles.

Friday 25 October - Saturday 16 November

Tickets: £8.50 - £27.50

Production Company: Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal present

Author: William Shakespeare

<p>Shakespeare’s ruthless and cunning Richard plots, calculates and murders his way to the throne in one of the most chilling portrayals of political tyranny ever written.</p> <p>This production explores the parallels between the devious Richard, who is full of paranoia, humour and irresistible charm, and our modern world of political monsters; men who have led campaigns of fear and oppression with seductive rhetoric and persuasiveness, in the pursuit of absolute power.</p> <p><strong>Ian Bartholomew</strong> was recently a huge audience favourite here as Arturo Ui in <em>The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui</em> and we look forward to welcoming him back as he plays the murderous and powerhungry Richard, in one of the greatest and most thrilling of Shakespeare’s roles.</p> <p>Director <strong>Loveday Ingram</strong><br /> Designer <strong>Simon Higlett</strong></p> <p><strong>Tickets</strong> <br /> Fri &#8211; Sat eve £10.50 &#8211; £27.50<br /> Mon-Thu eve £9.50 – £25.50<br /> Matinees £9.50 – £14<br /> Previews £8.50 – £11<br /> Schools £9</p> <p><em>Illustration by Simon Pemberton</em></p> ]]> 2013-10-25T19:30:00 2013-11-16T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Stephen K Amos: The Spokesman]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Amos is hitting the road with a brand new show for 2013.

Sunday 27 October at 7.30pm

Tickets £16

Reviews: rv. The warmest comic around, able to riff off a crowd and make them feel good about themselves.. ,rn. The Sunday Times , ,rv. It was all fabulous. But it was when riffing with the audience that Amos truly excelled. With a packed venue ready on his side, Amos drew people into his routines; his finely honed sensibility turned innocent remarks into comedy gold ,rn. Herald Sun , ,rv. If laughter is the best medicine, then Amos should be prescribed by the NHS for his formidable healing powers. ,rn. Evening Standard ,

<p>Stephen K Amos is <strong>The Spokesman</strong>.</p> <p>Fresh from the Edinburgh Festival, Amos is hitting the road with a brand new show for 2013 and sharing with the UK the show which has been a smash hit success across Australia and New Zealand!</p> <p>Expect an evening of fun, warmth, big laughs and audience interaction from the master of feel-good comedy.</p> <p>As seen and heard on <strong>Live At The Apollo</strong> (BBC1), <strong>Have I Got News For You</strong> (<span class="caps">BBC</span> 1), <strong>Life: An Idiot&#8217;s Guide</strong> (Radio 4).</p> ]]> 2013-10-27T19:30:00 2013-10-27T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Dave Giles, BriBry and Danny Gruff]]> Neville Studio 0.00000000 0.00000000 Following sold-out tours across the country, these three singer-songwriters arrive at Nottingham Playhouse.

Thursday 31 October at 7pm

Tickets £10

<p>Following sold-out tours across the country, these three singer-songwriters are out on tour together again. With millions of views on YouTube between them and good chart positions on iTunes, these guys are proof that you don&#8217;t need a record company to build an audience.</p> <p>Dave Giles: http://www.davejgiles.com<br /> BriBry: http://www.youtube.com/bribry<br /> Danny Gruff: http://www.facebook.com/DannyGruff</p> ]]> 2013-10-31T19:00:00 2013-10-31T19:00:00 <![CDATA[Al Murray The Pub Landlord ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 The Pub Landlord is back with an epic new show.

Sunday 3 November at 7.30pm

Tickets £25.50

<p>Broken Britain may be staring into the bottom of an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope – <strong>Al Murray The Pub Landlord</strong> is back to fill it up again, with a brand new show of epic proportions. </p> <p>This monumental new live stand-up show from the multi-award-winning comedian, follows the nationwide success of the Guv’s twice extended <em>Barrel of Fun</em> tour, and is sure to sell-out fast. It’s not just a tour…it’s a national pep talk; Get your orders in now!</p> <p>Parental discretion advised. Show contains adult themes.</p> ]]> 2013-11-03T19:30:00 2013-11-03T19:30:00 <![CDATA[from page to stage - Richard III]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A free lunchtime event offering a unique insight into what we do.

Friday 8 November at 1pm

FREE

<p><strong>Free events &#8211; simply book your place by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419</strong>*</p> <p>Have you ever wondered what a theatre director does, how a play is rehearsed, or how a stage and its lighting and sound systems work? Have you ever just wanted to understand a bit more about what’s involved in making theatre?</p> <p>In celebration of the skills and work of Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company, we are offering five free sessions, during five Friday lunchtimes throughout 2013, which explore the art and craft of putting on a play, for and with you, our audience.</p> <p>In just an hour, a director will explore a scene from a play or short sketch and invite the audience to contribute to the creative process. From how the actors should use the text, to their positioning on stage, the costumes, props, lighting and sound, the five sessions will invite comment and opinions from the audience, as we explore the way in which professional theatre is made in Nottingham.</p> <p>These sessions will be fun, free and full of insight. You can even buy a delicious lunch from the <span class="caps">CAST</span> deli and bring it into the auditorium with you. Please book by calling the Box Office on 0115 941 9419. </p> <h2>Session 5 &#8211; Richard <span class="caps">III</span></h2> <p><strong>Friday 8 November 1–2pm</strong></p> <p>Director Loveday Ingram will work on a scene from Richard <span class="caps">III</span> with actor Ian Bartholomew (pictured).</p> <p><em>*These events cannot be booked online</em></p> ]]> 2013-11-08T13:00:00 2013-11-08T13:00:00 <![CDATA[Sean Hughes ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 This show promises a comedy performance from Sean like you’ve never seen before.

Friday 22 November at 8pm

Tickets: £12 - £14

Age Rating: 16+

Reviews: rv. Hugely impressive and intelligent ,rn. Time Out , ,rv. One of the best stand-ups of his generation ,rn. The Telegraph ,

<p>It has been over a year since his father died, and Sean is dealing with his death in a way that only Sean can. Here is a comedy performance from Sean like you’ve never seen before, resulting in the feelgood show of the year. </p> <p>This hilarious yet poignant tale is a beautiful insight into the lighter side of dying and getting older, going to places that comedy rarely goes, highlighting how ridiculous life is and how quickly it can be taken away. </p> <blockquote class="pullquote"> <div class="quote"><p>Hugely impressive and <span class="last">intelligent</span></p></div> <p class="cites">&mdash; <cite>Time Out</cite></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="pullquote"> <div class="quote"><p>One of the best stand-ups of his <span class="last">generation</span></p></div> <p class="cites">&mdash; <cite>The Telegraph</cite></p> </blockquote> ]]> 2013-11-22T20:00:00 2013-11-22T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning Television]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Chris embarks on a brand new tour for 2013/2014 following multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out of 10 Cats.

Saturday 23 November at 8pm

Tickets: £16.50

Reviews: rv. A mainstream hit, a cult favourite or almost anything in between ,rn. Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times , ,rv. Frighteningly talented. . .tearing up every stage he lands on ,rn. James Mullinger, GQ ,

<p>After being “sent off” the <strong>Soccer AM</strong> sofa last year for misbehaving, Chris wonders whether he really is the <strong>Most Dangerous Man on Saturday Morning TV</strong> – not to mention, whether he wants to be.</p> <p>Fresh from a complete sell-out, twice extended 2012 tour, multiple appearances on <strong>Celebrity Juice</strong> and <strong>8 Out of 10 Cats</strong>, and a starring role in <span class="caps">BBC</span> Two’s <strong>Hebburn</strong>, Chris embarks on a brand new tour for 2013/2014. Taking his brush with on air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offense, he examines what happens when you say the wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time.</p> <blockquote class="pullquote"> <div class="quote"><p>A mainstream hit, a cult favourite or almost anything in <span class="last">between</span></p></div> <p class="cites">&mdash; <cite>Stephen Armstrong, The Sunday Times</cite></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="pullquote"> <div class="quote"><p>Frighteningly talented. . .tearing up every stage he lands <span class="last">on</span></p></div> <p class="cites">&mdash; <cite>James Mullinger, GQ</cite></p> </blockquote> ]]> 2013-11-23T20:00:00 2013-11-23T20:00:00 <![CDATA[Jack and the Beanstalk]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A giant of a magical adventure for all the family!

Friday 29 November 2013 - Saturday 18 January 2014

£20 - £27.50 (Family Ticket £65)

Production Company: Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Company presents

<p>Kenneth Alan Taylor is back, for one last time! See him star as Dame Daisy in the same pantomime with which he began, <strong>Jack and the Beanstalk</strong>.</p> <p>Come prepared for melodious moo-sic, madness, cattlestrophic costumes and glitter aplenty in this magical winter treat for all the family. </p> <p>Jack may well have his head in the clouds, but he could do with a bit more fee-fi-fo-fun in his life. But when he udderly foolishly sells Buttercup the family cow for a handful of boring beans, oh yes he is in trouble! But he’s about to climb new heights in this giant of a magical adventure! </p> <p>Joining Kenneth on stage are Playhouse favourites John Elkington, Rebecca Little and Daniel Hoffmann-Gill.</p> <p><strong>Creative Team</strong></p> <p>Director <strong>Kenneth Alan Taylor</strong><br /> Designer <strong>Tim Meacock</strong><br /> Lighting Designer <strong>Jason Taylor</strong><br /> Choreographer &amp; Assistant Director <strong>Adele Parry</strong><br /> Musical Director <strong>John Morton</strong><br /> Sound Designer <strong>Adam P McCready</strong></p> <p><em>Groups of 10 or more can reserve seats for <strong>Jack and the Beanstalk</strong> now and pay for them later. There’s no deposit and you don’t need to make your payment until up to six weeks before the show.</em></p> <p><strong><span class="caps">BACKSTAGE</span> <span class="caps">PASS</span> <span class="caps">MEMBERS</span> <span class="caps">SAVE</span> UP TO 50% on full price tickets Friday 29 November &#8211; Thursday 5 December.</strong></p> ]]> 2013-11-29T19:30:00 2014-01-18T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Pantomime Gala 2013]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 A sensational celebration to remember, to celebrate our 50th year.

Wednesday 11 December at 6.30pm

Tickets £50

<p>On 11th December 1963 the “new” Nottingham Playhouse opened at Wellington Circus with a production of Coriolanus, directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie and starring John Neville, Ian McKellen, Leo McKern and Michael Crawford.</p> <p>Exactly 50 years later we will celebrate this historic building with a very special gala performance of <strong>Jack &amp; the Beanstalk</strong>. And it’s not just the building that is celebrating an anniversary – OH NO! – it will also be Kenneth Alan Taylor’s 30th pantomime as writer and director!</p> <p>The pantomime gala performance will be a sensational night to remember – a truly sparkling evening with champagne, canapés, guests and surprises.</p> <p><strong>11 December at 6.30pm with the performance starting at 7.30pm</strong></p> ]]> 2013-12-11T18:30:00 2013-12-11T18:30:00 <![CDATA[Kate Rusby at Christmas ]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Kate Rusby and her talented band return to the Playhouse this Christmas.

15 December at 7.30pm

£15 - £25

Reviews: rv. Her show sparkles with magic and an achingly bittersweet sense of Christmasses past ,rn. Yorkshire Post ,

<p>Kate Rusby and her talented band return to the Playhouse this Christmas following sold-out shows in 2010, 2011 and 2012. This unmissable evening is the perfect start to your festive season and features songs from Kate’s two albums of Yorkshire-inspired songs and carols. Early booking recommended.</p> <blockquote class="pullquote"> <div class="quote"><p>Her show sparkles with magic and an achingly bittersweet sense of Christmasses <span class="last">past</span></p></div> <p class="cites">&mdash; <cite>Yorkshire Post</cite></p> </blockquote> ]]> 2013-12-15T19:30:00 2013-12-15T19:30:00 <![CDATA[Russell Kane: Smallness]]> Main House 0.00000000 0.00000000 Russell's back on the road with a new blisteringly big-small show.

Sunday 23 February 2014 at 7.30pm

Tickets £17.50

Reviews: rv. A seriously good comedian ,rn. The Times , ,rv. Russell Kane delivers magic in spades ,rn. The Scotsman , ,rv. A smart, probing brain lurks below the vertiginous quiff ,rn. The Evening Standard ,

<p>What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it &#8211; being tiny but fierce, close but distant. This Jedward-haired award-winning twat is the same, and he returns with a new blisteringly big-small show. Watch him ejaculate thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big.</p> ]]> 2014-02-23T19:30:00 2014-02-23T19:30:00