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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 1d

📢Booking is now open for the triumphant return of Punch & the regional premiere of Small Island!

BOOK NOW ⬇
bit.ly/NPPunch
bit.ly/NPSmallIsland

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 4d

Our October Family Fest is now on sale!

Join us for a fun-filled few days of activities and workshops.

Find out more: bit.ly/FamilyFestNP

Colourful letters reading 'Family Fest' against a pale yellow background.

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 5d

We’re still on the lookout for people to join the team here at Nottingham Playhouse.

Applications close this weekend for the Customer Experience Supervisor and Scenic Workshop Assistant roles, so be quick!

Find out more: bit.ly/46sOfJQ

Jobs and Opportunities
Customer Experience Supervisor: Deadline Sun 5 Oct
Scenic Workshop Assistant: Deadline Mon 6 Oct
Marketing Officer (Audience Development): Deadline Sun 12 Oct

Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 5d

Our Schools Shakespeare Festival is BACK in 2026!

This is a perfect opportunity for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils to perform on our main stage, supported by a director from the Nottingham Playhouse team.

Find out how your school can get involved here: bit.ly/4pUlA9o

A group of young people, wearing all black, stand huddled together on a stage. They are leaning forwards and smiling.

Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 6d

Everyone is getting along beautifully at Eureka Day rehearsals! (Shame the same can't be said for the characters they're playing... 👀)

Check out our fabulous company bringing this award-winning chaos to the stage.

🎟 bit.ly/NPEurekaDay (& full gallery)
📷 Pamela Raith

The cast of Eureka Day in rehearsals. Photo by Pamela Raith.
A man stares at a laptop, looking very confused. Behind him stands one man, with three women seated, with differing expressions of confusion and friendliness

Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 7d

It’s #NationalPoetryDay ✍️

Treat someone (or yourself!) to tickets for an unforgettable lineup of poets as we celebrate a decade of Nottingham Poetry Festival.

🗓️ Sat 22 Nov
Book Now: bit.ly/4lsBjcT

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 8d

★★★★★ ‘Another state-of-the-nation masterpiece from James Graham’
@telegraph
★★★★★ ‘Graham’s most moving work yet’ @thetimes

Nottingham Playhouse production sponsored by Nottingham Trent University.

Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 8d

📣 It’s back by popular demand …

Punch by James Graham, directed by Adam Penford with a brand new cast, returns to Nottingham in March 2026, and then transfers to Leeds Playhouse and Theatre Royal Plymouth in April 2026.

On sale NOW for Members. General sale from 8 Oct.

BOOK NOW ➡ bit.ly/NPPunch

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 8d

Deadline extended!

You have until Sunday 5 October to apply for our Homegrown groups.
Homegrown is a bespoke programme for pre-professional and emerging theatre makers aged 18-25.

Apply for Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv
Apply for Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 8d

This Friday: a Choose Your Own Adventure story for ages 8+.

Lose The Path, Find Your Way is about home, making your own choices and what it means to be a friend.

Book Today: bit.ly/47BswBF

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 10d

It’s time for John Shuttleworth to Raise the Oof again!

Don’t miss your opportunity to see the show that SOLD OUT earlier this year.

🗓️ Sat 4 Oct

Book today: bit.ly/40jVVuD

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 11d

There’s still time to apply for 4 exciting opportunities to join the team here at Nottingham Playhouse.

Deadlines are fast approaching, so don’t miss out!

Find out more: bit.ly/46sOfJQ

Jobs and Opportunities
Lead Scenic Metalworker: Deadline Mon 29 Sep
Lead Scenic Carpenter: Deadline Mon 29 Sep
Customer Experience Supervisor: Deadline Sun 5 Oct
Scenic Workshop Assistant: Deadline Mon 6 Oct

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 11d

We’ve had a special message from Sir Derek Jacobi and Richard Clifford🥂

Join them for an insightful evening of conversation on Wed 1 Oct.

Book Now: bit.ly/46mNpj5

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 12d

Are you an actor aged 13-19 and interested in being part of Nottingham Playhouse’s own Connections Company for 2026?

Applications are now open for your opportunity to perform on our main stage next year.

Find out more: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/project/nati...

A group of young people on a darkened stage. They are pointing to a red sign that reads 'take care of your mental health'.

Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 13d

As a registered charity, not only do we produce world-class theatre in Nottingham, but through our 60+ Participation activities and Artist development programme, aim to be a place where everyone feels they belong.

Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 13d

📣 We're delighted to announce our shortlisting for Entertainment Venue of the Year in the Visit Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026.

But … we need your vote! ✔️ Vote here: bit.ly/4gYdfgZ

Thank you 🙏

An image of a large venue with audience and the words Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards 2026 Vote for the Entertainment Venue of the Year

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 14d

Shine's 10th birthday keeps getting better – we’ve got a brand-new group in St Ann’s for ages 11-16!

As with all our Shine groups, it’s completely FREE to attend.

Learn new skills, be creative and have fun!
Find out more: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/project/shin...

A group of young people standing in the shape of a 10 in front of the Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse.

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 16d

📢NOW ON SALE

Abi Clarke comes to Nottingham Playhouse on Thu 30 Oct.
This is the debut show they’ve been waiting for, though it may not be exactly what they want from her…

Book now: nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/abi-c...

Abi Clarke stands against a hot pink background. She has metal armour on her shoulders, with one hand resting on her face. She is rolling her eyes.

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 17d

Now our busy Autumn season is well and truly underway, we’re recruiting for several roles to join the team here at Nottingham Playhouse.

From Front of House to behind the scenes, it’s the perfect time to support us in making world-class theatre.

Find out more: bit.ly/46sOfJQ

Lead Scenic Metalworker: Deadline Mon 29 Sep. Lead Scenic Carpenter: Deadline Mon 29 Sep. Customer Experience Supervisor: Deadline Sun 5 Oct. Scenic Workshop Assistant: Deadline Mon 6 Oct

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 19d

Applications for Homegrown 2025/26 are now open!

This year-long programme for ages 18-25 is designed to support those who are keen to work professionally in theatre.

Apply by 5pm on Wed 1 Oct.

Apply for Homegrown Performers: bit.ly/47ClpFA
Apply for Homegrown Creatives: bit.ly/4e4s7Yv

A group of young adults, all wearing grey tracksuits, stand in a circle in a performance space. One of them stands on a stepladder in the centre, reading from a book.

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 20d

⏰ JUST 1 WEEK LEFT! The acclaimed The Last Stand of Mrs. Mary Whitehouse ends 27 Sept.

Tue 23 Sept: Special post-show talk "Gay History of the 70s & 80s" exploring LGBTQ+ life during the Whitehouse/Thatcher era.

Final chance - book now!
bit.ly/NPMaryWhitehouse

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 21d

💙 Vote for DearEvanHansen in the West End Wilma awards.

Our production of Dear Evan Hansen is nominated for both Best Touring Production and the fantastic Ryan Kopel for Best Performer in a Touring Production.

Thank you, Sincerely Us.

westendwilma.com/west-end-wil...

📷 Marc Brenner

A man stands underneath a spotlight on stage. He is wearing a white shirt, blue patterned tie, and grey trousers. He has a cast on his left arm, with the name CONNOR written on it. He is nervously twiddling his fingers and looking slightly upwards.

Eleven performers, wearing casual clothing, populate a stage. Six actors, standing centre stage, all have their right arm raised in the air. Three actors stand to the left, and two on the right, all watching intently. Video screens in the background and surrounding the stage are filled with young people recording themselves for social media.

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 22d

Building long-term business resilience and staying motivated in difficult times are essential for all types of business, including theatres. Lee Henderson, Chief Operating Officer, shares insights from his 16 years in arts leadership.

bit.ly/NPBusinessClub

A graphic with the headline Nottingham Playhouse Business Club. An image of a group of people improvising. A head and shoulders photograph of a man. The text reads Innovation in Challenging Times. Wed 24 Sep, 2025. Chief Operating Officer of Nottingham Playhouse, Lee Henderson

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 26d

Little People, Big Adventures is back next week!

These free Saturday morning sessions at Hyson Green Library are full of fun, play and interaction for ages 2-5 and their grownups.

Book today: bit.ly/33NC51n

A cartoon image of two people sitting on an open book, reading. Behind them are an array of drawings including animals, a castle and planets.

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Nottingham Playhouse @nottmplayhouse.bsky.social · 27d

Wow! 🌟 After nearly three years in the making, this incredible production has hit the stage and audiences are LOVING it 💖

A huge thank you to all who came to our very special press night – it’s truly a night to remember.

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