Spring Season 2012 at Nottingham Playhouse

Roger McGough

That Awkward Age

Friday 20 January 8pm

Comedy: McGough wrestles with mortality, shakes a fist at Alzheimer’s and jives in Macca’s trousers - in an evening of poems to amaze and delight.

The Vanessa Millar School of Dancing Showcase

Variety is the Spice of Life

Saturday 21 January 6:30pm

Dance: The Vanessa Millar School of Dancing presents their ninth showcase of dance.

episodes 2012

Dance4 presents

Saturday 28 January 7:30pm

Dance: A showcase of the passion, commitment and raw-talent of school and community dance groups throughout the county.

Saint Raymond

Presented by Cultural Vibrations (Unity Through Music)

Saturday 4 February 8pm

Music: Saint Raymond returns with his acoustic guitar and a fine selection of original and cover songs.

Shakespeare's Villains

Tuesday 7 February 7:45pm

Drama: Once again Steven Berkoff holds the stage alone - this time with his exploration and analysis of Shakespeare's most villainous characters.

The Mamma Mia Concert

Thursday 9 February 7:30pm

Music: One of the worlds greatest Abba Shows! A must see for Abba fans, both young and old…the ultimate Abba experience!

Richard Digance

Friday 10 February at 7.45pm

Music: This award-winning folk entertainer has travelled the world with his guitar and a treasure chest of stories from the last 40 years on the road.

Little Bo Peep

Saturday 11 February 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Family Friendly: Sing along to all your favourite nursery rhymes in this beautiful play from Sea Legs Puppets who are back by popular demand.

Swinging at the Cotton Club

Featuring The Jiving Lindy Hoppers & Harry Strutter's Hot Rhythm Orchestra

Saturday 11 February 7:45pm

Music: Exciting music and dance routines from the famous Cotton Club - New York City's 1920's and 30's hot spot.

Elektro Kif

Blanca Li Dance Company

Monday 13 & Tuesday 14 February 8pm

Dance: This dazzling new dance phenomenon comes fresh of the streets of Paris and onto the Playhouse Stage - you've never seen anything like this before!

Science Museum Live on Tour!

Friday 17 - Sunday 19 February

Family Friendly: The popular science demonstration show is back, prepare to have your mind blown!

Stewart Lee - Sold Out

Carpet Remnant World

Thursday 23 February

Comedy: Following his much acclaimed second BBC TV series the maverick comedian, writer and director brings his brand new West End show to Nottingham.

The Demon Barber Roadshow

Saturday 25 February 7:45pm

Music: Traditional folk music combined with England's most exciting dancers to give it that bit of oomph!

Forever Young

Wednesday 29 February - Saturday 10 March

Music: The theatrical saga section is back by popular demand – this is your LAST CHANCE to see what all the fuss is about!

Creative Salon

'renaissance one' presents a Creative Salon

Saturday 3 March 8 - 10pm

Misc: Offering conversation, tips, networking, plus thrilling live performances by celebrated poet Jean 'Binta' Breeze with talented spoken word artists from the East Midlands.

Kangna

Presented by the University of Nottingham's Hindu Society & Asian Cultural Society

Sunday 4 March 7.30pm

Misc:

Walsh & Pound

Thursday 8 March 8pm

Music: Prepare to be astonished by stunning vocals, frailing banjo wizardry and sounds you didn't think were possible on harmonica.

Gang of Angels

Saturday 10 March 8pm

Music: Funky vocalists with a wide genre of music from contemporary to experimental and soulful.

Lee Nelson… LIVE!

Extra Spring 2012 Dates Added

Sunday 11 March at 7:30pm

Comedy: Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC ONE) is back for an extra show

Romeo and Juliet

Tuesday 13 - Saturday 24 March

Drama: A hot-blooded, deeply moving new production of the world’s greatest love story.

BalletBoyz

The Talent

Monday 26 March 8pm

Dance: Eight remarkable dancers, picked from open auditions by Balletboyz, star in this explosive feast of exhilarating live dance.

Peppa Pig's Treasure Hunt

28th-29th March at 10am, 1pm & 4pm

Family Friendly: Ahoy there me Hearties! Peppa Pig and her friends are going on a treasure hunt and need your help!

Say Sum Thin lll

with Kayo Chingonyi

Saturday 31 March at 5:30pm

Misc: Highly-acclaimed writer and performer Kayo Chingonyi headlines an evening of poetry and discussions.

Pagrav Dance Company

I Within / Anant

Saturday 31 March at 8pm

Dance: A double bill of new Kathak dance work, showcasing the choreography of Artistic Director Urja Desai Thakore.

Reasons to be Cheerful

Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 April at 8pm

Drama: Part gig, part play, this critically-acclaimed, award-nominated, smash-hit musical features Ian Dury and the Blockheads greatest hits.

The Chuckle Brothers

Wednesday 4 April at 12.30pm & 3.30pm

Family Friendly: Join The Chuckle Brothers for a swash-buckling adventure at sea!

Woyzeck

Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 April at 7.45pm

Drama: Nottingham Playhouse Youth Theatre perform this influential German play in their trademark physical style.

Mary Shelley

Tuesday 17 April - Saturday 5 May

Drama: Daughter of Mary Wollstonecraft. Lover of Percy Bysshe Shelley. Author of Frankenstein…

Ruth Notman

Thursday 19 April at 8pm

Music: BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Finalist will take audiences on a musical journey through epic film-score like arrangements.

Elena Hargreaves

Presented by Cultural Vibrations (Unity Through Music)

Saturday 21 April at 8pm

Music: This contemporary pop singer from Nottingham is back by popular demand.

Saturday Night and Sunday Morning

Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 May

Drama: This new musical, based on the acclaimed novel by Nottingham author Alan Sillitoe, brings Arthur Seaton to life like never before.

Gilmore Roberts

Thursday 10 May at 8pm

Music: BBC Radio 2 Horizon Award nominees Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts perform lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies.

Simon Amstell

Numb

Sunday 13 May at 7.30pm

Comedy: The award-winning comedian attempts to heal himself in public in his brand-new stand-up tour.

Richard Alston Dance Company

Tuesday 15 - Wednesday 16 May at 8pm

Dance: Richard Alston Dance Company make a welcome return to Nottingham Playhouse with a new programme of work.

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba

Friday 18 - Saturday 19 May at 7.30pm

Dance: World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, this breathtaking company bring the heat and passion of Cuba to Nottingham Playhouse.

Roots

Wednesday 23 May - Saturday 2 June

Drama: A revolutionary play bursting with humour, imagination and compassion by one of the greatest playwrights of our generation.

Granny's Big Top Tale - SOLD OUT

Saturday 26 May at 11am & 2pm

Family Friendly: Family friendly show for all to enjoy.

Stewart Francis - Limited Availability!

Outstanding in his Field

Sunday 27th May at 7.30pm

Comedy: The star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and Live At The Apollo, brings his fantastic and hilarious new show to Nottingham Playhouse.