Open Evenings

Maffison Entertainment Ltd presents... Holding Back The Years - The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, chart topping hits including Holding Back The Years , Stars , Fairground , Something Got Me Started and many others, Simply Red are undoubtedly one of the most iconic British bands of all time. With meticulous attention to detail, Holding Back Th...

The California Dreaming Show 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 Broth...

Nottingham Arts Youth Theatre presents... Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street , is a dark, dramatic musical thriller by Stephen Sondheim. It tells the story of Benjamin Barker, a barber who returns to London under the name Sweeney Todd after being wrongfully imprisoned. Seeking revenge against the corrupt Judge Turpin who destroyed his l...

Live Nation presents... Thomas Green - Brainstorm 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,...

NUDance presents... Keep Calm and Dance The University of Nottingham's award-winning dance society, NUDance, presents Keep Calm and Dance : a collection of performances showcasing British art, music, film and TV! NUDance's Annual Showcase boasts a range of styles including contemporary, commercial, ballet, tap, jazz and street. Performances include everything from pieces created in class, to st...

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 l...

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie Fresh from a sell-out residency at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 tour. Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. He’s all the t...

Nottingham Arts Theatre presents... Easter School Workshop The Eras of Hollywood This year for Easter School we are introducing some new themed skills based workshops to inspire our young people to not only want to perform but also create. As well as our usual drama and musical theatre pieces we will be leading creative workshops in… • Devising / Writing • Acting Through Song • Choreography ...

Live Nation (music) UK Ltd presents... Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff Debut solo tour from comedian and viral star, Josh Baulf After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines, Josh delves into the hilarities of millennial life, navigating modern relationships and the qu...

Storied Management Ltd present... Deirdre O’Kane – O’Kaning it 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, ap...

Amick productions presents... Cassidy Janson sings Carole King “ Cassidy literally brought me to tears this evening with her performance of Natural Woman. She was who I was, she felt what I felt. She was me! ” Carole King Join Olivier award winner and leading lady Cassidy Janson as she honours the music of icon Carole King who she played for two years in ' Beautiful: The Carole King Musical ' ...

Sama Arts network presents... Mystic Voices Tradition: In Praise of Khusrau, Qawwal Warsi Brothers 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 performan...

Focus Arts Promotions presents... Why Didn't I Get Married Alan Charles is back, and this time he’s not pulling any punches with his latest and most explosive show yet, Why Didn't I Get Married . In this raw and revealing courtroom-style drama, Charles rips the bandage off a long-simmering wound in the Black Christian community: the crisis of singlehood among Black women in the church. With hum...

John Wilson Productions Ltd... The Upbeat Beatles This is a quote from the back of the Beatles 4th album “When, in a generation or so, a radio-active, cigar-smoking child, picnicking on Saturn, asks you what the Beatle affair was all about – ‘Did you actually know them?’ – don’t try to explain all about the long hair and the screams! Just play their music.” With sheer joy and energy Upbeat Be...

Hold The Line Hold the Line puts us right in the middle of a NHS111 call centre at a time where medical services, both mental and physical, face extreme pressure and untangles the story on both sides of the phone line after a patient unexpectedly dies during a routine assessment over the phone. Debuted at Edinburgh Fringe 2025 with a sold out run and critical acclaim (The Times, 4*), Hold the Li...

Singing Proud Spring Concert Singing Proud , Nottingham’s LGBTQ+ choir, makes its debut at Nottingham Arts Theatre with a vibrant mix of musicals, pop classics, protest songs, and pieces resonating with the LGBTQ+ community. Highlights include repertoire for Various Voices in Brussels 2026, featuring a specially commissioned work created with Midlands singer-songwriter Katy-Rose Bennett. Singi...

We Are Hazza presents... The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition 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 youn...

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex presents... Kate Butch: Choose Your Own Cabaret Hot on the heels of her smash hit Wuthering Shites tour, Kate Butch is back, covering the UK with her trademark wit, campery and vocal stylings. Join the star of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK , Celebrity Mastermind , The Power of Parker , and at least three episodes of Crimewatch for a cabaret show like no other. Kate is handing ...

Off the Kerb presents... Daniel Foxx: How Lovely Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Da...

ShowPlanr Ltd ... Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story Fully endorsed by members of Shaky’s own family, the Award-Winning tribute to the UK’s biggest selling singles artist of the 1980’s - Whole Lotta Shakin' - The Shakin' Stevens Story is a nostalgic celebration, jam packed with feel-good Rock ‘n’ Roll! Performing as Shakin’ Stevens, West End star Rebel Dean will guide you through a...