What’s On
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She Stoops to Conquer
Friday 3 - Saturday 18 September
Drama: Oliver Goldsmith’s 18th century comedy with larger than life characters, big laughs and even bigger frocks!
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Andy Whittle
Thursday 23 September at 8pm
Music: Possessing a natural gift for melody and strong, emotive lyrics, Andy Whittle has firmly established himself as one of the best young songwriters...
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Twelfth Night
"Present mirth hath present laughter"
Friday 24 September - Saturday 16 October
Drama: In Shakespeare’s captivating comedy, mismatched lovers and devious tricksters navigate the slippery shores of Illyria in search of their own...
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Pinocchio
Children's Theatre
Saturday 25 September at 11am and 1pm
Family Friendly: Loveable rascal Pinocchio just can’t stay out of trouble. Only good sons can grow up to be real boys, but can he manage it?
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Black History Month Launch
Friday 1 October at 5pm
Music: Join us to celebrate the launch of Black History Month as Honey Williams leads her Gang of Angels choir in a contemporary singing set alongside an...
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Al Murray - CANCELLED
CANCELLED
Sunday 3 October at 7.30pm
Comedy:
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Comedy Store Players
Part of Nottingham Comedy Festival
Monday 4 October at 8pm
Comedy: In a completely improvised show, based on audience suggestions, the world-famous Comedy Store Players will arrive in Nottingham with no script and...
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Fakebook
Thursday 7 - Saturday 9 October at 8pm
Drama: Seyonsay Knowall is a woman on the edge. She loves her daughter, but her daughter loves Facebook more. Follow Seyonsay on a journey as she...
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Double Falsehood
Part of our 'Lost Shakespeare Day'
Monday 11 October at 7pm
Misc: A reading of the lost Shakespeare play Double Falsehood – presented as part of our Lost Shakespeare Day which also includes a FREE panel...
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Peatbog Faeries
Sunday 17 October at 7.30pm
Music: Based on the Isle of Skye, the Peatbog Faeries have been described as ‘the future of Celtic dance music’. They incorporate many influences...
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Greg Davies
Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog
Tuesday 19 October at 8pm
Comedy: The hotly anticipated solo show from Greg Davies promises to address every single issue important to the human race. But it lies – it won’t...
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Natasha Wood - Rolling with Laughter
Wednesday 20 October at 7.45pm
Drama: Rolling with Laughter returns after a sell out performance last year. Natasha has had it all – a quirky family, a fairy-tale marriage and dream...
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The Ashes
Thursday 21 October at 7pm
Drama: Making a welcome return to Nottingham Playhouse, following the popularity of its first reading, is Michael Pinchbeck’s new play The Ashes...
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Twinkle Twonkle
Children's Theatre
Saturday 23 October at 11am and 2pm
Family Friendly: One night Stella and her brother Ryan wish on a star. They climb up the telescope into the sky, and see the Cow jumping over the Moon, the Great...
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Welcome to Rocksburg
Saturday 23 October 2010 at 7.45pm
Drama: Based on a cult Township comic book, Welcome to Rocksburg is a series of original and compelling South African ‘action plays’.
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Sunday 24 October at 7.30pm
Comedy: In his new stand-up comedy show, Ardal O’Hanlon laughs in the face of mounting adversity – recession, inclement weather, an aging body and...
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Hofesh Shechter
Political Mother
Tuesday 26 and Wednesday 27 October at 8pm
Dance: Hofesh Shechter returns to Nottingham Playhouse to present his highly anticipated new work Political Mother, his first full length piece for his...
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Breakin' Convention 2010
An International Festival of Hip Hop Dance Theatre
Friday 29 and Saturday 30 October. Doors open 6.30pm, show starts 7.30pm.
Dance: Now in its seventh sold-out year in London, Breakin’ Convention, the not-to-be-missed hip hop event, comes to Nottingham Playhouse in October 2010.
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Amy's View
Friday 5 – Saturday 20 November
Drama: Everyone has a different view. Amy’s view is that love conquers all. In 1979 Amy visits her mother, the West End actress Esme Allen, with a big...
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Chris Addison
Monday 15 November at 8pm
Comedy: Following his sell-out performance here earlier this year, Chris Addison returns with his show full of smartarse daftness, perspiration, lies...
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Chris Wood
Thursday 25 November at 8pm
Music: Following his sell-out show here last year, Chris Wood returns to Nottingham Playhouse with his acoustic guitar for another evening of traditional...
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Mother Goose
Written and Directed by Kenneth Alan Taylor
Friday 26 November 2010 - Saturday 22 January 2011
Family Friendly: Take a gander at the only panto in Nottingham with the Eggs-Factor this Christmas. Mother Goose is an unbeatable cavalcade of fairytale fun!
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How the Koala Learnt to Hug
Children's Theatre
Saturday 27 November at 10.30am and 1.30pm
Family Friendly: A new musical about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! Join a host of wild characters…
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Bella Hardy Trio
Thursday 2 December at 8pm
Music: Bella Hardy returns to Nottingham Playhouse with her brand-new festive tour Bright Morning Star.
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Under the Story Tree
Children's Theatre
Saturday 18 - Friday 31 December
Family Friendly: In an enchanting new tale for younger children, we follow the adventures of a motley bunch of hungry animals as they try to remember the name of...
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Kate Rusby
Sunday 19 December at 7.30pm
Music: An unmissable evening of Rusby classics and old favourites. Join Kate for a showcase of South Yorkshire Village Carols complete with brass...
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4Square
Thursday 6 January at 8pm
Music: A young Manchester-based quartet, 4Square play and sing a melodic blend of songs, both traditional and self-penned, with technical prowess, fiery...
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Forever Young
Rock and roll 'til you die
Thursday 3 - Saturday 19 February
Drama: Following last year’s hit run, we’re delighted to bring back, Forever Young, the hilarious feel-good musical comedy that had audiences singing...
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Ailey 2
Presented by Dance Consortium
Friday 25 and Saturday 26 February at 8pm
Dance: The young and fresh extension of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in their first ever international tour
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Russell Kane
Smokescreens & Castles
Sunday 6 March at 7.30pm
Comedy: In his new show, Russell Kane explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house. Sociological silliness and high...
