theatre royal

The long-awaited Nottingham Operatic Society production of The Hunchback of Notre Dame has finally arrived, after its rescheduling in 2021. A product of the Oscar-winning composer Alan Menken, with a cast of over 50 performers and a wonderful orchestra, this adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel is a hard-hitting story...

The stage adaptation of the hit movie-musical Mamma Mia! is touring the UK and is here in Nottingham at the Theatre Royal to entertain us with some of the most dance-able and emotional ABBA hits. The movie itself is jam-packed with ABBA's greatest hits and there are even more...

Orwell’s satirical look at animal revolution is magically brought to life in this impressive adaptation of Animal Farm. This tale of authoritarianism and the necessity of truth is as important as ever. Charlie Maris reviews....

This week, Nottingham's Theatre Royal host the smash hit production of childhood classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This adaptation to a well-known favourite will leave you in awe as you revisit the wonderful world of Narnia - but this time with an enchanting twist. Beatrice Oladeji...

The worlds kookiest family moved into Nottingham this week with the return of the Addams Family UK tour. First premiered in 2017 Andrew Lippas Musical comedy stunned audiences across the nation and now the musical comedy is back for its second UK tour. Cole Pearce reviews....

Back after months of hiatus, Dolly Parton’s hit musical 9 to 5 was welcomed to the stage of Nottingham’s Theatre Royal this week. Packed full of camp musical numbers, a smattering of sexual references, and a feel-good storyline the urge to sing along is unavoidable! Rory Beveridge and Anna...

The Comedy of Errors, performed by the legendary Royal Shakespeare Company, opened on Friday 22nd October 2021 at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, and will run until Sunday 24th October. Hannah Walton-Hughes discusses the performance’s memorable moments, and how Shakespeare’s most underrated play lit up the stage with its colour, energy,...