Nottingham Playhouse

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Today the family of Sophie Towle honour her 23rd birthday with a heartfelt tribute by dedicating a seat in her memory at the Theatre Royal Nottingham. Sophie’s name will grace seat J10 in the stalls for 25 years – a fitting mark in a place that brought her immense joy. The plaque stands as a testament to Sophie’s passion for theatre, inscribed with the words: “Sophie Towle, 2001 – 2024. Forever in her happy place”

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The Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall (TRCH) is proud to announce this year’s highly anticipated Playmaking Festival, a vibrant celebration of Shakespeare, now in its seventh year. This summer, young people from across Nottingham will bring Shakespeare storytelling to life as they take to the Theatre Royal stage with their own unique adaptation of Macbeth.

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In April 2025, I’ll be taking on the challenge of running the London Marathon, and I’m doing it for a cause close to my heart - Nottingham Playhouse’s 50:50 Appeal.

Our 50:50 Appeal is all about making theatre accessible to everyone, no matter their background or financial situation. We believe in the power of the arts to transform lives, and this campaign helps to break down barriers, offering opportunities to those who may otherwise never get the chance to experience live theatre.

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The Play Of The Year competition is the jewel in our crown.

Our member groups are invited to enter up to two of their productions per year into the Play Of The Year Competition at a cost of £70 each.

Your show may receive award trophies or 'special mention' certificates.

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Plea for century-old theatre after drop in members

Plea for century-old theatre after drop in members Fri 10 Jan 2025

Max Bromley says he has been a member of the theatre since the 60s

An amateur theatre company with a history spanning 100 years is calling for more people to join the organisation.

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Coming soon will be a 2nd read through of Guy Jones' latest play, Miss Fletcher's War.

The play focuses on the experiences of Lillian Fletcher, a nurse during the Great War of 1914-18.

The read through is part of the writing process and is open to anyone wishing to look at a work in progress.

We will be reading the 60-minute version of the piece, which is close to the version that we will be performing in the near future. This version has been developed off the back of the 1st read through which took place @ The Lincolnshire Poacher late last year. Thanks to all involved in that.

Details to follow shortly.

If you are interesting in being involved send us an email guy@hothousetheatre.com

We provide a wide-ranging, mixed programme of amateur and professional performances including jazz, folk and popular music gigs, drama and dance and more traditional community-produced drama, and we are the official home to the ever-popular Bonington Players as well as the Nottingham Organ Society, Flying High Expressive Arts and Jazz Steps.

Cinema has made up an increasing amount of our programme over the last few years, with all the latest blockbusters, Oscar winners and art-house favourites being shown!

We have good physical access including a lift to the theatre floor.

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Totally organised and run by volunteers, the Centre, which is a registered charity, is Long Eaton’s premier live arts and entertainment facility. Located close to Nottingham and Derby, our aim is to facilitate the highest quality entertainment and promote the arts in all its forms.

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We are a small independent amateur theatre, located in the centre of Nottingham. The Theatre is owned and operated by The Lace Market Theatre Trust Ltd., which is a registered charity.

We are open Friday 19:30 until 22:00 and Saturday 12:30 until 14:00 and 19:00 until 22:30 on show nights (except bank holidays and throughout August).

The Theatre has a good reputation for its varied programme of modern and traditional drama, comedy and occasional musical, produced to a high standard by members of the trust.

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Welcome to Lakeside Arts! We’re the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre. Across three buildings we have a theatre, four galleries, a museum, and an award-winning recital hall.

All year round we are packed with a wonderful programme of music, kid’s theatre, comedy, dance, theatre, exhibitions, outdoor events, and workshops. You can find us surrounded by nature in Highfields Park by the lake (we’re Lake-side for a reason) and always overflowing with creative talent – creative by nature, if you will.

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A lot has changed since we first opened our doors to entertain the public in 1910 but one thing remains: We are at the heart of the community and a welcoming, safe space for everybody to visit.

Read on to find out about the building's history and to see if the question you've always wanted to know the answer to is covered in our frequently asked questions.

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Welcome to the Nottingham New Theatre! We are the only entirely student-run theatre in England. Producing over thirty shows a year, they range from ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to contemporaries plays, as well as a host of original student written pieces.

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Founded in 2001 as an educational charity, Nottingham Arts Theatre is the city's premiere Community Theatre which hosts a varied programme of productions from local schools, colleges, universities, drama societies, musical theatre groups, dance schools and professional touring companies and individual artistes.

Situated in NG1, the bustling heart of the city centre, in the midst of the Creative Quarter and upbeat Hockley, with its vibrant mix of independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, Nottingham Arts Theatre is the perfect venue for seeing a show and enjoying the city's night life.

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We create theatre that’s bold, thrilling and proudly made in Nottingham.

Awarded Theatre of the Year 2025 in The Stage awards, Nottingham Playhouse is one of the country’s leading producing theatres and creates a range of productions throughout the year, from timeless classics to innovative family shows and adventurous new commissions.

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On Monday 5th July 1920, this stunning venue opened its doors as a picture house built by local entrepreneur Emily Blagg, who, in a time when the suffragettes were fighting for female independence, had managed to carve out a successful career in property development. Having opened Newark's first cinema, the Kinema on Baldertongate, in 1913 as well as building The Park and Lime Grove, she made the decision to expand on her small empire and knocked down the Chauntry House to create her vision of the perfect art deco theatre.

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The Robin Hood Theatre is a small public theatre situated in the countryside close to Newark on Trent in Nottinghamshire. It was built in 1913 and became a public theatre in 1961. Seating 150, the theatre maintains the reputation of producing professional, high standard entertainment.

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We are a highly flexible, multi-use performance space in the heart of Nottingham city centre, for use by all performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. We are a unique venue with two distinct performance spaces – the main house is a 260 raked seated theatre, and our Weston Studio has retractable seating for 74.

We are used for drama, musicals, dance recitals, music and comedy performances, presentation and awards evenings and conferences. With full technical facilities, backstage amenities and bar & foyer area, the Squire Performing Arts Centre truly is an amazingly flexible theatre space.

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West Bridgford Dramatic Society is a club where people with an interest in drama meet, enjoy tremendous camaraderie and make friends for life - putting on really good plays along the way!

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Situated in the heart of Nottingham, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall are two of the UK’s most vibrant and thriving touring venues, leading the way for arts and entertainment in the East Midlands region.

Across both our venues, we create and receive the highest quality performances chosen especially for you, including internationally renowned orchestras, contemporary dance, opera and touring drama alongside West End musicals, family shows, stand-up comedy, orchestral music and rock & pop gigs.

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Beeston Musical Theatre Group is an multi-award winning, NODA affiliated musical theatre group based right in the heart of Beeston, Nottingham. We perform two shows a year at the Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton.
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We are a drama group which reads, rehearses and presents plays in Beeston, Nottingham, UK. Have a look around the site to find details of our present and past productions, who we are, where we meet, and if you like what you see, come along to one of the shows or even join us!
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We are a small, friendly group that always welcomes new members. We do so much more than musicals! We generally aim to do a ‘serious’ show and a ‘family’ show each year and welcome all ages and levels of experience.
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Blind Eye is a production company based in Nottingham focusing on real life issues facing us today.
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We continue to offer our patrons three productions a season with a wide choice of theatre from serious drama to rip-roaring farce, from classic plays to modern pieces, and with occasional forays into musical theatre and pantomime.
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The Burton Joyce Players is a drama group based in Burton Joyce, Nottingham.
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Theatrical productions Musical theatre society in Nottingham
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Dukeries Theatre Group, formerly know as the Worksop Dramatic Society.
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East Leake Amateur players are an Amateur Dramatics group located in the Village of East Leake in Rural Nottinghamshire
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Award winning theatre company performing top-quality musicals and plays
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The award-winning Gatepost Theatre Company was formed in 2004 by Kate and Jim Baker following their retirement from long-serving teaching positions at Heanor Gate School.
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Hothouse Theatre is a fringe theatre company, putting on new plays, adaptations of classic prose, audio productions and “physical radio” pieces.

We have a youth project and run the Oh My Nottz website.
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We are a small independent amateur theatre, located in the centre of Nottingham. The Theatre is owned and operated by The Lace Market Theatre Trust Ltd., which is a registered charity.
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Lowdham Pantomime Group has been in existence in the village for over 40 years. There are currently over 100 members, ranging in age from 10 to 70+ years. The group produce a pantomime for the village each year, the production taking place in the Village Hall in the February half term holidays.
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For over 50 years Masque has been performing quality shows at the Mansfield Palace Theatre.
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Markham Players is an amateur dramatics group made up of volunteers from East Markham and surrounding
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Dedicated to crafting quality, inclusive, and accessible Shakespeare experiences for all, we proudly stand as the only theatre company in the East Midlands exclusively devoted to the works of Shakespeare.
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Welcome to the vibrant world of Peakland Players, nestled in the picturesque town of Ashbourne! As a cornerstone of the local arts scene, the Peakland Players are a dynamic community theatre group dedicated to bringing the magic of live performance to our charming corner of Derbyshire.
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Each year we perform three plays, usually one in February / March, one in May / June and the last in November. If you'd like to find out more, give me or any member of the committee a call or come along to watch a rehearsal. With the exception of the Summer break we usually meet twice a week, on Monday and Thursday evenings, in St. Mary's Hall, Main Road (next to the Church).
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Gilbert & Sullivan Opera group for all ages and abilities!
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Ravenshead Theatre Group was established in 1967 and is still a thriving part of Ravenshead Village life today. We meet every Wednesday evening at 8pm in the Brammer Room at the Ravenshead Village Hall and welcome new members at any time. We encourage our members to take part in all aspects of theatre life, including acting, stage management, operating lighting and sound, costume and properties management, prompting and directing.
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The Robin Hood Theatre is a small public theatre situated in the countryside close to Newark on Trent in Nottinghamshire. It was built in 1913 and became a public theatre in 1961. Seating 150, the theatre maintains the reputation of producing professional, high standard entertainment.
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WBDS is an amateur drama group with our own theatre located in West Bridgford, near Nottingham. We’re part of the local community and pride ourselves on being innovative and entertaining.
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West Bridgford Operatic Society, based in Nottingham, England, was formed in 1945. The society’s first show was The Gondoliers in 1946. After 52 years of performing Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, and having covered each of the thirteen G&S productions at least once if not several times, the society ventured into other operas and musicals starting with Orpheus in the Underworld. Since then the society has performed a mix of G&S and musical theatre productions in order to provide a more varied experience for our performers and our audiences.
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