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SMOKE is a new play from acclaimed queer theatre-maker Alexis Gregory whose work has appeared in the West End and internationally. Award-winning filmmaker Campbell X directs...

Theatre Review: The Choir of Men at the Theatre Royal

Wed 10 Jun 2026

We all love a night down the pub, right? And this pub boasts a bar full of beer-lovers who can shake a leg, belt out a ballad and tinkle the ivories. What more could you ask for...

Free entry to Rock City and Nottingham painted red: Here's what's on this week 8-14 June

Sun 07 Jun 2026

Live music, free exhibitions and artistic workshops, here's what's happening in Nottingham this week.

Theatre review: The BalletBoyz' Still Pointless at 25

Wed 03 Jun 2026

The BalletBoyz are celebrating their 25^th anniversary with a show that revisits some of their most stand-out work. It’s eight pieces of art, performed by ten men from a dance company with one mission: to keep creating and commissioning daring work, and sharing it with as many people as possible.

Art, theatre, and poetry: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week, 1 - 7 June

Sun 31 May 2026

Summer's here, and Nottingham's ready for it. Here are some fantastic events happening this week which we think are worth checking out.

Theatre Review: RONiN at Lakeside Arts

Wed 27 May 2026

RONiN tells the story of a swordswoman up against overwhelming odds in this innovative and visually striking show...

Theatre Review: Barnum at the Nottingham Playhouse

Wed 27 May 2026

Roll up, roll up! Barnum brings big top joy to Nottingham Playhouse...

Theatre Review: Scenes from a Friendship at Nottingham Playhouse

Thu 21 May 2026

Time-hop through nineties teendom into adulthood with the latest gem from Nottingham playwright, Jane Upton. A messy trip down memory lane to make us laugh, cry and celebrate the friendships that shape us...

Papillons: A beautiful invitation, fully realised...

Theatre review: Take Flight at Lakeside Arts is an aerial treat for parents and babies

Wed 13 May 2026

Following a mother and baby bird through the early stages of parenthood, Take Flight by local theatre company Rebel Sparks came to Lakeside Arts this weekend, uplifting early years theatre to new heights. Izzy and Bobby Bradley went down to check it out...

Legally Blonde

Tue 12 May 2026

Thought-provoking theatre, alternative rock music and local art: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham 11 - 17 May

Sun 10 May 2026

This week in Notts! Enjoy original theatre and gritty alternative rock, or head south of river and meet Ladybay's artists in their studios. Here's our top picks...

Take Flight: Ria Ashcroft tells us about her circus theatre show for 0-2 year olds which comes to Lakeside Arts this weekend...

Fri 08 May 2026

Blending theatre and aerial silks, Take Flight is a multi-sensory, interactive show from local theatre company Rebel Sparks. Coming to Lakeside Arts this weekend, we sat down for a chat with co-artistic director Ria Ashcroft from Circus Hub to hear more about this unique form of children's entertainment...