A Feast for the Senses: Nottingham Arts Theatre's Upcoming Season of Spectacular Events
As we step into the vibrant cultural hub of Nottingham Arts Theatre, the excitement is palpable with an impressive lineup of events for 2025. From the raw energy of youth performances to the nostalgic charm of legendary musicians, audiences will be treated to a diverse array of performances. Whether you're a fan of classical musicals, rock tributes, or freestyle rap, there's something to captivate every taste. Join us as we explore the highlights of this year's offerings at Nottingham, where the arts come alive in dynamic and unexpected ways.
Following from the Act One Spectacular in February, the young people of our Youth Theatre group bring an evening of drama, dance and song to showcase their talents and hard work. This performance will include performances from our Group 4 & 5 members as well as performances from our NAT Youth Songbirds and Songsters.
Legends of Irish music and song, The Fureys are renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare To Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away etc.
This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and inspires children to challenge the grown-ups will captivate audiences rooting for the "revolting children." Matilda, with her wit, intelligence, and special powers, is unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her kind schoolteacher, Miss Honey. Despite the mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, who loves punishing children, Matilda's courage and cleverness may save the day. Filled with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, Matilda The Musical JR. is a joyous celebration of girl power. Both children and adults will be thrilled and delighted by the tale of this extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination.
Paying tribute to some of the greatest names in rock history, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream, Voodoo Room are a stunning power-trio featuring some of the UK's finest musicians.
Queen Rhapsody faithfully recreates the energy, excitement, and emotion of a classic Queen concert! An authentic tribute, the four-piece band delivers powerful vocals, driving rock anthems and flamboyant showmanship.
Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favourite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairy tale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over. The New York Times says SIX is “pure entertainment!” and the Evening Standard hails SIX as “the most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch.”
Experience the captivating guitar melodies and the creatively diverse, challenging songs of Carlos Santana, performed by a band of highly skilled and musically educated musicians.
As the curtain rises and falls on these remarkable performances, the Nottingham Arts Theatre continues to be a pivotal space where cultures intersect, and creativity flourishes. Each event in the 2025 lineup offers a chance to experience something special, whether it's the joy of a children's musical or the nostalgia of classic rock. By embracing a wide array of artistic expressions, the theatre reaffirms its role as a cornerstone of the arts community. It's a place where stories come to life, and where every show is an invitation to discover the magic of live performance.