After receiving over 3000 5-Star reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows around the UK. The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Nottingham!
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Are you ready to have the best damn night of your effing life? Well don’t worry, the man with the golden larynx is back – and he’s aiming high.
On his last tour Nick Helm promised you a Super Fun Good Time Show and, except for one man in Hull, no one could say he did anything other than more than deliver. This time, the International Treasure-in-Waiting is going to give you the best damn night of your miserable lives whether you want it or not.
Nick Helm is the greatest living all-round entertainer of his or any generation, living or dead, and he’s coming to a town near you. What are you going to tell your grandkids? That you were busy that night? Well get ready for your grandkids to stare at you with a complete lack of comprehension. You’ll be considered, locally, an idiot. From now on, every time you catch your own reflection in a car window or the back of an old DVD, you’ll think yourself a wally.
So chill the eff out, wind your effing neck in and buy an effing ticket. They’re affordable and there’s an interval to buy refreshments and to look at your fellow audience members with a cocked head asking “Did he just change our lives?” Relent to him. He. Is. Your. New. God. You can run and you can hide, but no one gets out alive.
Since starting stand-up comedy in 2007, Nick quickly gained attention from across the industry for his hilarious blend of one-liners, stories, poems and songs. He's been twice nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award, released two successful albums, and was nominated for a BAFTA for short film Elephant, which he co-wrote, directed and starred in. As also seen on Uncle, Loaded, Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and many more.
‘Genuinely exciting’ **** Telegraph
‘Terrific’ **** Times
‘It ain’t pretty, but it is hilarious’ **** Chortle
‘Brilliant one-liners and magnificent set pieces’ **** Independent
‘Helm is a comic tour de force, and then some’ **** Mail on Sunday
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2Funky Arts presents...
And Still I Rise
2Funky Arts presents radical new performances, in various artistic styles, that are poignant, heroic, honest and compelling. Created by emerging Midlands-based artists from Black, African and Caribbean backgrounds, expect pieces that turn the personal into political in ways that stir raw emotion. And Still I Rise will dig deep into feelings around prejudice, power and Black Live Matter. Using music, poetry, dance and more, this is a jewel of a showcase not-to-be-missed!
Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
May contain some mature content/ themes.
Tickets: £10 standard | £6 concession | £25 Family ticket (4)
Interval: 20 minutes
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Give Me Moore is not just a tribute - it’s a full-blown, high-octane celebration of guitar legend Gary Moore and the music that made him a global icon.
Get ready for a night of blistering blues, roaring rock anthems, and unforgettable guitar solos as this powerhouse band brings classics like Still Got the Blues, Over the Hills and Far Away, Parisienne Walkways, and Thin Lizzy favourites to life on stage.
Performed by top-class musicians with a passion for Moore’s music, this show delivers the sound, soul, and sheer energy of a true guitar hero - loud, proud, and played to perfection.
Feel every note. Relive every moment. Experience the legend.
Book now and don’t miss Give Me Moore - the ultimate night of live music for fans of real rock and blues!
Tickets: £18 to £22 / Family of 4 - £80
Interval: 20 minutes
Website: garymooretribute.co.uk
Facebook: GiveMeMooreGary
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Kyla Cobbler is one of the fastest-rising names in comedy. In her debut show Gone Rogue, Kyla covers everything from the chaos of Barcelona dating life to navigating a friend crush and the power plays of a barbeque. Kyla brings fearless honesty, quickfire wit, and a knack for spinning real-life chaos into killer stories.
Kyla has built a global following, with over 500k Instagram followers and 100M+ video views, and has established herself as a must-see performer. Known for her raw storytelling, razor-sharp crowd work, and unfiltered honesty, Kyla commands the stage with total confidence - every performance is electric, unpredictable, and unforgettable.
On the live circuit, Kyla’s momentum is undeniable. In 2024, she sold out her first headline tour of Ireland, including the Cork Opera House - a milestone she’s now achieved three times. She has sold out Dublin’s 3Olympia Theatre twice, as well as London’s Leicester Square Theatre and her entire Edinburgh Fringe run, and opened for Tommy Tiernan at The Marquee in 2025.
With a loyal fanbase, explosive stage presence, and growing international demand, Kyla Cobbler is not just a rising star - she’s a force to be reckoned with.
As seen on the Tommy Tiernan Show and Ireland AM. As heard on Newstalk FM, 2FM Morning, Mike & Vittorio’s Guide to Parenting, Laura Dowling Experience, Talking Bollox, Have A Word and more
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After receiving over 3000 5-Star reviews for their events and selling out hundreds of shows around the UK. The award winning, Teach Rex team are delighted to be bringing this unique, interactive show to the families of Nottingham!
Teach Rex uses life-like dinosaurs to perform their 1 hour show, teaching children about the anatomy and life of one the most mesmerising creatures that have ever roamed our planet. The show is teamed with effects, music and gives children and their families the chance to get up close and personal with these fantastic, realistic beasts.
Children will be greeted by baby dinosaurs and given a ‘Dino Booklet’ which includes a variety of educational activities. You will also be provided with coloured crayons, all that is included in the price of a ticket, in this educational experience delivered by teachers.
The new show will delve into the jaws of one of the most iconic dinosaurs to ever roam the world, the TREX. Delivered by primary school teachers, the team will take the audience on an interactive, prehistoric journey, pinpointing misconceptions surrounding this beast!
The show is suitable for children of all ages (3+ recommended) and has even proven to be extremely popular with adults. The educational part of the show runs for approximately 1 hour followed by a dinosaur meet and greet when families can get photographs next to the beasts whilst enjoying a dance.
Times: 10am / 12:30pm / 3pm
Tickets: £12
Age guidance: 3+
Beatles Complete presents...
Beatles Complete - A Tribute to the Fab Four
DIRECT FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS CAVERN CLUB, LIVERPOOL
Beatles Complete return to Nottingham Arts Theatre
for another night of Beatlemania.
Having now performed over 250 shows at the world-famous
Cavern Club in Liverpool, Beatles Complete remain the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at the
Cavern Club where they still perform every Thursday, packing the club out and
creating a unique Beatles vibe. Aged between 18 and 22 Beatles Complete
are the closest thing you will get to the unbridled joy of seeing the Beatles
when they first lit up the world. Whilst they can’t promise all the screaming
and tears from the 60’s, they can give you a host of classic songs brilliantly
performed by a band of accomplished multi-instrumentalists, spanning right
across The Beatles’ recording history, from Please Please Me right
through to Let It Be.
Having performed at International Beatle Week for the last 4
years running, the lads have been invited to return again for 2025 and are also
taking their extended show to theatres across the UK. The band has also
appeared on the BBC and on TV in Japan and The Netherlands and in the recent
Beatles documentary ‘No Hamburg – No Beatles’.
This is a night not to be missed for all Beatles fans. The
Beatles were a phenomenon in musical history, Beatles Complete remind
you why.
“one of the most exciting Beatles tributes around’” – Cavern
Club, Liverpool
Tickets: £24
Interval: 20 minutes
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***** “Best
Tribute band we have seen at the Fisher in a very very long time” Fisher Theatre
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A show not to be missed!
Step into the dazzling universe of Diva of the Decades, where powerhouse vocals and iconic performances collide in an unforgettable celebration of music’s greatest legends.
Shelley-Davina, a force of nature with a voice that soars, leads a spellbinding ensemble of talented singers and electrifying dancers, ensuring every moment ignites the stage.
Be swept away by timeless hits from legends like Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, and Whitney Houston, reimagined with soul, style, and show-stopping energy.
This isn’t just a performance - it’s a journey through musical history that will have you singing, swaying, and begging for an encore. With choreography that dazzles and harmonies that give you chills, Diva of the Decades is your ticket to revel in the legacy of the divas who defined generations.
Gather your crew, embrace your inner divas, and don’t miss this captivating night of pure magic. Book now!
Tickets: £22 to £24
Interval: 20 minutes
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An inspirational theatrical production that tells the story of a Jamaican family’s journey from Jamaica to the UK during the Windrush era. Told through the vibrant sounds of reggae, the musical portrays the family’s challenges, resilience, and eventual triumphs as they adapt to British life.
Johnny dreams of becoming a reggae star, determined to provide the best life for his wife and children in the land he loves – Jamaica. But when devastation from a Hurricane leaves him jobless, he leaves in search of new opportunities.
Written, Directed & Produced by Sadé Nicole
Assistant Director - Misha Elliott
Vocal Arrangement by Natasha McCollin
Choreography - Jendayi Selassie
Close your eyes and say, ‘there’s no place like homo…’
Join us for the dazzling debut of the Nottingham Drag Panto: The Wizard of Nottz! Written, directed and starring some of our finest local drag talents in an even gay-er retelling of The Wizard of Oz.
Let this full production whisk you away to a world of technicolour, bursting with laugh-out-loud comedy, spectacular costumes and incredible live performances!
Don’t forget your ruby slippers, we’ll see you in Nottz!
Featuring:
Vayne … Dorothy Gay-le
Nana Arthole … Nanda the Butch Witch
Marilyn Sane … The Wicked Witch of the East Midlands
Climax … The Scare-hoe
Bella Bestia … The Tin Them
Cyntina D’Allure … Miss Puss
Liv … The Narrator
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Join us for an evening of festive cheer and celebrate the season with the Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance Christmas Concert in Nottingham!
Enjoy a heart-warming night filled with your favourite festive songs, performed by local theatre schools, community groups, choirs, and bands.
Gather your family and friends to hear inspiring stories from past patients and the LNAA life-saving crew as they share the incredible work they do.
Your support helps them continue providing urgent medical care when it’s needed most - during the holidays and beyond.
Come and experience the magic of Christmas with us!
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Ticket Prices
Centre Block Side Block
Adults £24 £23
Child Under 16 £22 £21
Snr (66+) / Student £22 £21
Family (Multiples of 4) £20.50 £19.50
A Family ticket consists of 1 adult and 3 concessions OR 2 adults and 2 concessions only.
Groups of 10+ 1 free ticket for every 10 purchased.
School/Youth Groups/Uniformed organisations £13.
For all group bookings email bookings@artstheatre.org.uk or call 0115 947 6096.
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Nottingham Arts Theatre Youth Group presents...
Act One
Act One is the first half of a vibrant celebration of the talent and creativity of our Nottingham Arts Theatre Youth Group. This year’s showcases bring together an exciting mix of excerpts from well-loved plays and musicals, powerful stand-alone songs, and imaginative devised drama.
Taking centre stage in this performance will be our senior performers from Groups 4 and 5, who will present a dynamic selection of scenes and musical theatre numbers, showcasing both their individual skills and their ability to work as an ensemble. They will be joined by our show choir, The Songbirds, whose harmonies and energy bring an additional layer of excitement to the evening.
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Hit comedy podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime is back on tour for 2026!
After past sell out runs across the UK and the Edinburgh Fringe, hosts Hannah George and Taylor Glenn are taking to the road to record their award winning show LIVE at venues around the country...and they are coming to Nottingham Arts Theatre!
You'll get to see two episodes recorded in every show, and celebrity guests are invited to help "solve" a crime over a glass or two, plus audience members are also given the chance to share their own tale for a prize.
Past guests include: Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan, Rosie Jones and James Acaster.
Tickets: £19.50
Interval: 20 minutes
Age Guidance: 16+, strong language
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Plosive Live in association with Ebdon Management present...
Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath
A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. S**t.
She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ OR NOT. She gets cancelled, she gets touched and she gets a dolphin-based epiphany all in one show. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee.
You’ve seen Jess on BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo, Celebrity University Challenge and Richard Osman’s House of Games. From Travel Man on C4 and World’s Most Dangerous Roads on Dave. You know her from her two BBC R4 series of Sturdy Girl Club plus podcasts The Guilty Feminist and Hoovering. And, of course, from new mighty smash hit Gladiator’s fan-podcast Contender Ready which Jess co-hosts with Olympic weightlifting superstar, Emily Campbell.
‘A new fiercely funny strain of comedy that’s her own’ ???? Times
‘A loud, lively and vital voice’ ???? Evening Standard
‘She wears her smarts on her sleeve’ ???? Guardian
‘All-round comedy powerhouse’ ???? Skinny
Tickets: £15 - £17
Interval: 20 minutes
Age Guidance: 14+ (strong language)
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Imagine yourself in the sun-drenched state of California anytime during the 60s, 70s and beyond! Step into your Chevy, slip on those Ray Bans and travel back in time for a musical journey through the glory years of American West Coast music.
Featuring songs from iconic bands and singers, including Bob Seger, The Beach Boys, Neil Young, Mamas & Papas, The Doobie Brothers, Jackson Browne, The Eagles, Tom Petty and many more!
Tickets: £24.95
Interval: 20 minutes
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SWEENEY TODD
The Demon Barber of Fleet Street
A Musical Thriller
Book by HUGH WHEELER
Music and Lyrics by STEPHEN SONDHEIM
From an Adaptation by CHRISTOPHER BOND
Originally Directed On Broadway by HAROLD PRINCE
Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick
Originally Produced on Broadway by Richard Barr, Charles
Woodward, Robert Fryer, Mary Lea Johnson, Martin Richards in Association with
Dean and Judy Manos.
One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour. After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stupid.
Green has sold out Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, and released his debut comedy special ‘End of Daze’ in September 2024. As seen on ITV and as heard on BBC radio. Tour support for Mo Gilligan, Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Adam Rowe. A podcast fan-favourite, and regular guest on the hit podcast 'Have A Word'.
“Incredible comic. One of my favourites to watch live!” Mo Gilligan
“Seriously funny f***er” Russell Kane
“One of a kind” Fest Mag (2024)
****½ ‘Green will have you in stitches.’ The Advertiser (AUS)
Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 6 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
Please adhere to published ticket limits. Persons who exceed the ticket limit may have any or all of their orders and tickets cancelled without notice by Nottingham Arts Theatre at its discretion. This includes orders associated with the same name, e-mail address, billing address, credit card number or other information.
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Live Nation (music) UK Ltd presents...
MC Hammersmith: Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property
The viral sensation brings an evening of improvised hip hop comedy to venues across the UK from March to June 2026.
MC Hammersmith is the world's leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class West London. He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. You'll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable. Tour support for Jason Manford. 200 million views online. As heard on BBC Radio 4, as seen on Beta Squad.
Tickets: £17.50
Interval: 20 minutes
Age guidance: 14+
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Step into a world of wonder and imagination with The Wizard
of Oz: Youth Edition, a charming and family-friendly adaptation of the beloved
musical. This condensed, one-act version brings to life all the magic and heart
of L. Frank Baum’s classic tale while making it accessible and engaging for
all!
Follow Dorothy Gale, a spirited young girl from Kansas, as
she is swept away by a tornado to the fantastical Land of Oz. Along the way,
she meets a delightful cast of characters - the brain-seeking Scarecrow, the
kind-hearted Tin Man in search of a heart, and the lovable Cowardly Lion who
longs for courage. Together, they travel down the Yellow Brick Road to seek the
help of the mysterious and powerful Wizard of Oz.
Along their journey, they must outwit the Wicked Witch of
the West, discover their inner strength, and learn the timeless lesson that
“there’s no place like home.” Featuring favourite songs such as Over the
Rainbow, Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead, and Follow the Yellow Brick Road, this
magical musical adventure celebrates friendship, bravery, and the power of
believing in yourself.
Tickets: £15 to £17
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THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION
By L. Frank Baum
With Music and Lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y.Harburg
Background Music by Herbert Stothart
Dance and Vocal Arrangements by Peter Howard
Orchestration by Larry Wilcox
Adapted by John Kane for the Royal Shakespeare Company
Based upon the Classic Motion Picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed in all media by Warner Bros.
This amateur production of THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Tams-Witmark LLC
www.concordtheatricals.co.
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Nottingham Arts Theatre Youth Group presents...
Act Two
Act Two shines the spotlight on the creativity and enthusiasm of our younger Nottingham Arts Theatre Youth Group members. Featuring Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4, alongside our talented show choir, The Songbirds, this showcase will present a wonderful variety of performances.
From engaging excerpts of plays and musicals to stand-alone songs and original devised drama, our younger performers will bring energy, imagination, and heart to the stage. With a mixture of ensemble work and featured moments, Act Two highlights the incredible progress and confidence of our developing groups.
This promises to be a joyful and uplifting celebration, demonstrating the passion, talent, and commitment of our young performers as they continue their journey to create, learn, and grow.
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