Nottingham Creative Community News

Chotto Xenos Preview

We take a look at celebrated dance artist Akram Khan’s latest production, Chotto Xenos, ahead of its arrival at Lakeside Arts this...

Preview: First Touch at Nottingham Playhouse

04 May 22

Nottingham Playhouse has a long track record of fostering homegrown theatrical productions, bringing bold and thrilling new theatre to the heart of Nottingham. We take a look at their new production, First Touch, which kicks off this week from Saturday 7 May - Saturday 21 May 2022.

Theatre review: Wuthering Heights

28 April 22

A mesmerising and inventive restaging of the classic tale.

Theatre Review: Private Lives

20 April 22

The Nigel Havers Theatre Company brings Noël Coward’s Private Lives to the Theatre Royal Nottingham this week, starring Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers in the role originated by Noël Coward in the original 1930 production

5 Great Events in Nottingham This Week: Craig Charles, Red Ellen and More

10 April 22

With live music, immersive cinema and poetry book clubs, there's something for everyone in Notts this week...

Preview: Red Ellen at Nottingham Playhouse

04 April 22

Ahead of her new play Red Ellen launching at Nottingham Playhouse from Wednesday 13 - Saturday 30 April, we hear from the award-winning poet and playwright behind the production, Caroline Bird and Director Wils Wilson. Red Ellen celebrates the revolutionary Labour MP Ellen Wilkinson, who was forever on the right side of history, and on the wrong side of life…

We Chat to Jocelyn Prah, Star of Hit Stage Show Magic Goes Wrong

01 April 22

When two of the biggest names in the magic, Penn and Teller, team up with Mischief Theatre, one the one of the most impressive success stories in recent theatre history, you know the results are going to be impressive. Enter Magic Goes Wrong, the part-comedy, part-show, part-magic show that’s blown audiences away up and down the country since going on tour last August. As the show enters the home straight of its tour with a visit to Nottingham’s Theatre Royal this month, we catch up with cast member Jocelyn Prah to find out exactly what to expect…

Theatre Review: Magic Goes Wrong

30 March 22

Ashley Carter headed down to the Theatre Royal to enjoy Magic Goes Wrong, the farcical touring show from Mischief Theatre and Penn and Teller...

Theatre Review: Looking Good Dead

22 March 22

Ian C Douglas went to see Looking Good Dead, starring former EastEnder Adam Woodyatt, at the Theatre Royal

Theatre Review: Cluedo at Theatre Royal

01 March 22

Becki Crossley headed down to Nottingham Theatre Royal in an attempt to figure out whodunnit...

Theatre Review: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

24 February 22

A secondary school boy who yearns for a life of stardom and a pair of killer heels

Preview: NDT 2 at Royal Concert Hall

22 February 22

We hear from Kele Roberson, part of the groundbreaking NDT 2 dance theatre coming to Nottingham this month...

Theatre Review: Private Peaceful at Nottingham Playhouse

17 February 22

Ian Douglas headed to Nottingham Playhouse to check out the latest stage adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War One drama Private Peaceful

Theatre Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

09 February 22

A gifted autistic boy turns detective when his neighbours dog is killed

Acosta Danza are Coming to Nottingham

09 February 22

After retiring from a career in ballet dancing, Carlos Acosta set up his own dance company in 2016. Now Acosta Danza are coming to The Royal Concert Hall, celebrating Cuban music and culture with their new show 100% Cuban...

Theatre Review: The Elephant Man at The Lace Market Theatre

08 February 22

Running until Saturday 12 February, The Lace Market Theatre have created a quality retelling of Bernard Pomerance’s masterpiece...

Theatre Review: How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

11 January 22

After a two-year delay due to COVID, Fin Kennedy’s How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found is finally at Lace Market Theatre for a five-day run. Theatre Editor Rebecca Buck headed down there to see if it was worth the wait...