What’s On

  1. She Stoops to Conquer Book Online

    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!

  2. Andy Whittle

    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...

  3. Twelfth Night Book Online

    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...

  4. Pinocchio

    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?

  5. Black History Month Launch

    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...

  6. Al Murray - CANCELLED

    CANCELLED

    Sunday 3 October at 7.30pm

    Comedy:

  7. Comedy Store Players Book Online

    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...

  8. Fakebook

    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...

  9. Double Falsehood

    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...

  10. Peatbog Faeries Book Online

    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...

  11. Greg Davies

    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...

  12. Natasha Wood - Rolling with Laughter Book Online

    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...

  13. The Ashes

    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...

  14. Twinkle Twonkle

    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...

  15. Welcome to Rocksburg

    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’.

  16. Ardal O'Hanlon Book Online

    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...

  17. Hofesh Shechter Book Online

    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...

  18. Breakin' Convention 2010 Book Online

    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.

  19. Amy's View Book Online

    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...

  20. Chris Addison Book Online

    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...

  21. Chris Wood

    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...

  22. Mother Goose Book Online

    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!

  23. How the Koala Learnt to Hug

    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…

  24. Bella Hardy Trio

    Bella Hardy Trio

    Thursday 2 December at 8pm

    Music: Bella Hardy returns to Nottingham Playhouse with her brand-new festive tour Bright Morning Star.

  25. Under the Story Tree

    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...

  26. Kate Rusby Book Online

    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...

  27. 4Square

    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...

  28. Forever Young Book Online

    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...

  29. Ailey 2

    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

  30. Russell Kane

    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...

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