Hothouse Theatre Pod 01

This is a brief report to our members, friends and supporters, to let them know what we've been up to over the last 12 months.

It contains short audio extracts from some of the projects with brief introductions.

This is the first episode of our new Hothouse Theatre Podcast, and it will be followed up more in the future featuring full episodes of audio dramas, poems and short yarns. Watch this space!

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Lace Market Theatre, Nottingham

It's the 1970s. Beverley is hosting a ‘soirée' for her suburban neighbours. One guest, Susan, has a teenage daughter Abigail who is having a party of her own across the street.

Olives, cheesy pineapples and G&Ts abound but as the evening progresses, the surface civility descends into pandemonium. Mike Leigh's iconic comedy is a timeless play about unhappy marriages and social aspirations

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Markeaton Park - Craft Village, Derby

This modern presentation of Shakespeare’s tragic masterpiece will be performed by Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company in Summer 2024.

Gang warfare rages on the Verona council estate between the tenants of Capulet Heights and Montague Tower. It’s here where we lay our scene. Romeo loves Rosaline, but she’s having none of it. Juliet’s Dad is throwing a party and you’re all invited. Lovers’ stars are about to get crossed, fates twisted and hearts broken.

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Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all of your favourite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.

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Malt Cross, Nottingham

The perfect intimate opportunity to practice some of our favourite improv games, and stretch out those improvising muscles. Each week features training in a different set of skills, exercises, scenes, or games, facilitated by various members of the Nottingham improv community.

18+, and suitable for all levels of experience, with an emphasis on having a good time and improving everyone’s improvising experience.

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Derby Theatre

Join the pupils from Studio84 Arts Academy for a night of marvellous movie magic.

With music, songs and themes from all of your favourite Oscar-winning films.

It’s going to be a show full of glitz and glam, so roll out the red carpet and get your glad rags on!

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Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1EF

During what was supposed to be a lavish weekend at The Hollow, the grand estate of Sir Henry and Lucy Angkatell, a game of romantic musical chairs turns deadly! Central to the chaos is Dr. Cristow, who is juggling an overbooked love life with his mistress Henrietta, his ex-girlfriend Veronica, and his unsuspecting wife Gerda, all under one roof. After Veronica reignites her romance with Cristow, the drama spirals out of control faster than you can say "jealousy."

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

During this week course the children will learn Drama skills, build on confidence, make new friends, and much more. They will be working in a fun and safe environment with trained and qualified teachers, who have worked in professional theatre, to learn and perform a play in just 1 week.

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Theatre Royal, Nottingham

Prepare to be swept off your feet with An Officer and a Gentleman The Musical, based on the award-winning 80s movie. This timeless story of love, courage, and redemption will make your heart soar and leave you breathless, longing for more.

Be part of the emotional journey of Zack Mayo, (Luke Baker), a fearless young officer candidate, and the captivating Paula Pokrifki, (Georgia Lennon) whose fiery spirit matches his own. Their encounters ignite a spark that transcends boundaries, awakening a passionate love that defies all odds.

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

Roald Dahl’s much-loved story follows the vain attempts of three farmers, Boggis, Bunce and Bean (one fat, one short, one lean), to get rid of the fox who regularly steals food from their farms. Despite their efforts to kill the fox by any means possible, the hapless farmers are outwitted at every turn. Ultimately, Fantastic Mr. Fox devises a plan to ensure full stomachs for his family and friends, all of whom celebrate with a sumptuous feast.

Performed by the children attending Nottingham Arts Theatre's 'Play In A Week' Summer School.

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Squire Performing Arts Centre

Discover yourself through drama this summer! Join the Open Space Theatre School for one week and create a unique experience of theatre based on your own ideas. We will create a fun and safe environment for you to discover yourself and grow in confidence. Together we will explore the empty space and through movement, voice and improvisation fill it through the drama inherent in each of us.

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

During the week's course, the children will learn dance artistry, singing techniques and drama skills. All whilst building their confidence, making new friends, and much more. They will be working in a fun and safe environment with trained and qualified teachers, who have worked in professional theatre, to learn and perform songs and dances from various musicals in just 1 week.

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Theatre Royal, Nottingham

An hilarious spoof in the best Agatha Christie tradition, with an assembled cast of characters guaranteed to delight: Bunting the butler, an English Colonel with the prerequisite stiff upper lip, a shady French art dealer, the high-class debutante, bumbling local inspectors and a well-meaning local sleuth who seems to attract murder – they’re all here, and all caught up in the side-splitting antics which follow the mysterious death of the owner of a country manor house.

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Various Venues

Get ready, East Midlands! The Nottingham Shakespeare Company (NSC) is about to unleash a whirlwind of drama, passion, and pure theatrical magic with their electrifying production of "Henry V".

From August 7-17, 2024, Shakespeare's epic tale of power and glory will burst to life in the most unexpected places – and you won't pay a penny to witness it!

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

A lively and entertaining evening showcasing talents in Dance, Song and Dialogue.

Featuring songs from your favourite Musicals performed by the children of We Love Musicals Summer School.

Come and be dazzled by some of the young talent Nottingham has to offer.

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Bonington Theatre, Arnold, Nottingham

Embark on this thrilling production of Into The Woods performed by a cast of 30 talented young performers that has rehearsed in just under a week.

With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and the book by James Lapine, this magical tale follows a Baker and his Wife as they attempt to undo a spell. Their journey intertwines with many classic fairy-tale stories, creating a dramatic, yet comedic narrative which reminds us that not all fairy-tales have happy endings.

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