Nottingham Playhouse

National Theatre’s Connections Festival is back and better than ever this Spring

Each year the National Theatre commissions new plays for young people to perform, bringing together some of the UK’s most exciting writers with the theatre-makers of tomorrow.

Over 250 youth theatre companies and 6,000 young people from every corner of the UK take part and produce Connections plays each year.

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Djanogly Gallery, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American Pop artist who reimagined what art could be at a time of great social, political and technological change.

This survey of works from across his career includes early drawings, painted screenprints and photographic series featuring Warhol’s collaborations with artists, friends, filmmakers and celebrities. Images of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, and Warhol himself feature alongside icons of American consumerism, as well as symbols of the artist’s fascination with mortality.

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Angear Visitor Centre , Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

An exhibition celebrating the pioneers and torchbearers of Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Dancehall, and Afrobeat(s). Captured over several years by London-based photographer Alexis Chabala, the work honours artists whose influence shaped global music and culture. Through powerful, intimate portraits, Chabala tells a visual story of rhythm, resistance, and resilience. The exhibition invites viewers to reflect on the enduring power of Black music and the cultural threads that continue to inspire new creative expression.

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New Art Exchange

Our Yard: Foundations is a mixed-reality experience that explores the ongoing celebration of the positive impact of immigration on the UK, told through the lens of Sound System Culture, finding joy in defiance, in community, and in music – from community halls to pirate radio buzzing through living-room walls.

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Nottingham Contemporary

We are thrilled to be presenting the first solo exhibition in a major cultural institution in the UK by Dala Nasser (b.1990, Lebanon). The exhibition will feature a large-scale sculptural and sonic installation that invites audiences into a collective space of mourning and remembrance.

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Nottingham Contemporary

We are excited to be sharing the first European solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Shahana Rajani (b.1987, Pakistan) with contributions from Ustad Abdul Aziz, Abdul Sattar and Aziza Ahmad.

In Arabic the word for universe, 'alam', and the word for knowledge, 'ilm', share their origin in the word, 'alamah', meaning 'a mark'. To make a mark, to draw a line, is a way of knowing the world.

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University of Nottingham Museum, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

The cemetery discovered at Broughton Lodge, Willoughby-on-the-Wolds, in Nottinghamshire was a pioneering community archaeology excavation of the 1960s.

Since that time the remains, held in partnership between Nottingham City Museums and the University of Nottingham Museum, have never been displayed together until now. This exhibition reinterprets the evidence from the cemetery creating a picture of a Nottinghamshire community with pan-European connections in the sixth century AD.

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Weston Gallery, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

The United States of America was founded upon an idea of freedom. As a place of refuge from religious persecution and the birthplace of a new political system, the American colonists who rebelled against British rule saw themselves as the founders of a new nation.

Drawing on a wide range of manuscripts and printed collections, this exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence. It explores the issues at stake in the Wars of Independence and considers some of the complex problems which faced the United States as it fought to win, and realise, its new-found freedom.

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Squire Perfroming Arts Centre, Nottingham

Have you ever wondered what our dreams and imagination can say about our inner psychology? Join us for an illuminating introduction to the psychology of Carl Jung and his groundbreaking ideas about the creative, healing power of the unconscious. A founding father of depth psychology, Jung was a maverick thinker, artist and visionary whose ideas were ahead of his time. His extensive studies of ancient religions and mythologies, alongside his deep dream work, brought him to the edge of sanity. Through this work, he developed the pioneering concepts of the collective unconscious, the archetypes (including the shadow and the self), synchronicity, individuation, creative self-realisation and more.

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Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham

Chekhov is not often seen as a radical writer, but his work makes us see the world in a different light. In Uncle Vanya (1896) he creates a critical view of Russia which rolls down the decades to the future we now know. And he does it with a daring combination of comedy and harsh reality.

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Mansfield Palace Theatre

As part of the Mansfield Townscape Heritage Project, join poet Leanne Moden to write poems on the themes of Community, Hope, Inspiration, Kindness, Courage, Reflection, Strength, Support and Respect

Using fun and practical activities, we’ll create writing together, which you can submit to the poetry competition which is open for entries from 1st March until 30th April 2026. Short-listed poems will be published, and will form part of a new Contemplation Wall artwork, right in the heart of Mansfield!

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Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.

On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?

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Barley Twist, 91 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FE

Pints n’ Poets returns Wednesday 15th April! Join us at the Barley Twist for a night of epic verse and groovy tunes!

Get yourself to the Barley Twist basement Wednesday 15th April for a spectacular open mic teeming with talent and creative genius! Songs, sonnets and stories shall be shared! The existential, the therapeutic and the absurd will gather!

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Worksop Library, Notts

Join us for a fascinating talk on recent archaeological revelations from across Nottinghamshire.

Emily Gillott, Planning Archaeologist with Nottinghamshire County Council, will present stories of recent discoveries on subjects ranging from cremation and burials to Roman villas and pottery, ritual landscapes in Skegby, charcoal burning in Sherwood Forest, and more!

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Online

In this talk, you will have the chance to learn more about the latest developments in AI with Farhana Shaikh. We will begin with a short explainer about what AI is and how it works. We will discuss the ethical concerns surrounding AI technology, how it is being used by the entertainment industry and delve deeper into current debates.

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Church of Assumption

Folktales are full of duffers, twits and fools. We invite you to embrace your inner idiot, learn how to wear trousers, and finally understand why the chicken crossed the road. Most importantly we will unravel the riddle: Who else is Else?

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The Studio, Nottingham Arts Theatre, 12 George St, Nottingham NG1 3BE
Use Stage Door

A series of Fringe Theatre Workshops. Looking at putting theatre on in small spaces, including: staging, blocking, lighting and sound.

We will also be looking at adapting scripts and prose for festival theatre, how to promote a festival show, and local venues and festivals.

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Duchess Theatre, Derbyshire, NG10 1EF

Arguably Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular show, with songs including “A Policeman’s lot is not an ‘appy one” & the Major General’s patter song, The Pirates of Penzance tells the tale of pirates who mean well and, in particular, one born on 29-February who meets Mabel, one of the Major General’s daughters.

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Cock & Hoop, 25 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE

Join us at the Cock and Hoop every month for the Full Circle Poetry Open Mic event. This is an invitation to anyone who loves the power of spoken word, to come and share their thoughts and feelings in a safe and welcoming space. Our event features a diverse range of spoken word artists and poets, who will inspire you with their words.

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

Comedic fireball Deirdre O'Kane is mad for road, mercilessly mining hilarity from the human condition.

Will she conquer the chaos or revel in it? Tame the mayhem or "O'Kane it"? Either way you're in for a night of relentless laughs fuelled by warped personal insight.

"O’Kane quickly sets up a rhythm of her own and when she exits, applause follows her all the way down the street." – The Scotsman

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Acorn Theatre, Worksop

In this new stage adaptation of the timeless television series, Foggy, Clegg and Compo are reunited for one last adventure. Foggy has designs on winning the affections of Constance, Nora Batty’s niece and the long-suffering fiancée of the hapless Gifford Bewmont. With the help of Clegg, Foggy invites the ladies around for an evening’s entertainment but the duo are unaware that a mysterious man is stalking the local community. Foggy is dismayed when Compo turns up unannounced and who proceeds to wreak havoc on Foggy’s careful preparations.

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Nottingham Playhouse

The award-winning West End smash-hit comedy Austentatious comes to you on a strictly limited tour.

For a delightful evening, the all-star Austentatious cast will improvise a hilarious new Jane Austen novel, inspired entirely by a title from the audience. Performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment, it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed.

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New Art Exchange, Nottingham

Sharpen your skills and develop your practice with some of poetry's leading lights.

Bad Betty masterclasses take place in the afternoon prior to each Bad Betty Live show, and offer a chance to work closely with one of the featured acts.

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New Art Exchange, Nottingham

Bad Betty Press is an award-winning independent poetry publisher, and curator of live literature events taking place across the UK. London-born, Nottingham-based, Bad Betty was set up in 2017 with the aim of showcasing risk-taking poetry, supporting poets’ artistic development and celebrating stories less often told.

Bad Betty was Highly Commended in this year's British Book Awards' Small Press of the Year category, has been a Midlands Finalist the last 3 years, won the Michael Marks Publishers' Award in 2022, and is the parent of pamphlet imprint, Little Betty.

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Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham

Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad) and Marianne Jean-Baptiste (Hard Truths) feature in a five-star, triumphantly acclaimed new production of Arthur Miller’s classic play, from visionary director Ivo Van Hove (A View from the Bridge).

One family, the heart of the American dream. When wartime delivers profits for Joe, it comes at a price when his partner is charged with criminal manufacturing deals, and his eldest son goes missing in action. Will peacetime bring peace of mind, or will he be confronted by the consequence of his actions?

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Online

The theme for this month is colour- political, natural, personal, subtle , glaring or even absent. Please send submissions of recordings of up to 4 minutes of unpublished poems plus texts plus a short author bio to poetryworthhearing@gmail.com by April 18th.

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

The Warsi Brothers’ contribution places a spotlight on India’s long-standing role as a centre of classical and devotional arts. Their powerful performances, rich vocals, and mastery of classical compositions have made them central figures in the preservation of this art form. Their qawwali performances reflect a tradition rooted in the teachings of Sufism, where music is a form of devotion and spiritual expression.

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Nottingham Playhouse

After the main event’s highs and lows, Michelle wonders what to do after the party. She’s heading to the afters for some brutally honest oversharing about life before social media, trying to scrape the barrel of youth, how to know when too much filler is too much, breaking down the cost difference of “party powder” to powdered greens, whether tarot card readers replace actual therapy and when is a good time to pregame perimenopause. Michelle is here to share all the fu@k ups, so you don’t have to.

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Robin Hood Theatre, Averham, Newark

In rural Russia, Vanya manages the estate of his late sister's husband, Professor Serebryakov, alongside his niece, Sonya. The professor, now retired, returns to the estate with his young, beautiful wife, Yelena, disrupting the quiet lives of Vanya, Sonya, and the local doctor, Astrov. Tensions reach boiling point and explode in combination of comedy and tragedy that only Chekov is capable of.

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L'Oliva, 62 High Road, Beeston NG9 2JP

Come join Nottingham Poetry Festival at L'Oliva in Beeston. come enjoy some scrumptious words and lip smacking food on the 25th of March. A perfect lunchtime break you can hear poetry from nottinghams finest voices, sign up to share some yourself and order yourself some food whilst you're at it.

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Robin Hood 540 Mansfield Road, Nottingham

Headline Act Michelle Mother Hubbard: "Writer, poet, storyteller, performer, African drummer, workshop facilitator, theatre maker, events co-ordinator, public speaker. Co-ordinator/ host/ founding member of BLACKDROP open mic.

Over 30 years experience, facilitating workshops in schools, community centres, libraries, prisons, residential homes, care/nursing homes, public/voluntary sector. Feature performances on stage/ radio.

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The Studio Theatre, Stamford Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6LS, UK

It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

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Part of Sherwood Arts Week

This is a pay-what-you-can-bring-a-bottle event.
12th June

The Place Activity Centre
2A Melrose St, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 2JP

Join us for a night of tall tales, flash fiction, poems and micro fringe theatre.

Bring your yarns to share on the open mic...
a bottle of something special...
or just yourself and your good humour!

Tickets From the venue, eventbrite or on the door

There are 10 minute and 5 minute slots available for those with stories, poems or micro fringe theatre. Interested in booking a slot? Then let us know. info@hothousetheatre.com

Unfortunately, the venue has access issues. If you have particular access needs, feel free to get in touch.

Performing Arts Studio, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham

In this tale of friendship, love, and authenticity, four Chinese friends reunite at a hot pot restaurant after the Covid pandemic.

As they reminisce and boast of their achievements, idealism fades into pragmatism. Will their friendships endure? Can old flames reignite? Amidst a queer-unfriendly environment, will they find the courage to discuss gay sexuality openly?

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