A Festive Celebration: Highlights from Nottingham's Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall Events
As the festive season approaches, Nottingham's Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall is gearing up to host an array of spectacular events. From the timeless classic 'A Christmas Carol' by Northern Ballet to a mesmerizing performance of Handel's 'Messiah' by the Nottingham Harmonic Choir, there's something for everyone. Families can enjoy the whimsical world of 'Peter Pan' featuring TV personalities, while music lovers will revel in the sounds of the BBC Concert Orchestra and the Amy Winehouse Band. Discover the magic behind the scenes with the Limelight Backstage Tour and indulge in Christmas nostalgia with 'Home Alone in Concert'.
As the clock strikes midnight join Ebenezer Scrooge on the journey of a lifetime to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Travel with the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future through family firesides, cold winter nights and the promise of a brighter future. A festive feast for the senses, Northern Ballet brings one of the most loved stories of all time to life.
A collection of lusty writings from the thirteenth century proved an alluring subject for German composer Carl Orff, who turned their satirical commentary on all manner of fleshly pleasures, as well as the inevitably cruel turns of fortune, into a spectacular twentieth-century masterpiece. Powered by an elemental musical language, Carmina Burana gives voice to impatient young lovers, ribald merrymakers, a drunken abbot and even a roasting swan. Tonight, it’s all done with a knowing wink at good taste and a riot of primary colours from the BBC Concert Orchestra and Universities of Nottingham choirs. Even Pieter Brueghel’s peasants couldn’t revel with more zest.
Join us for our Christmas themed quiz in Yarn Bar, located on the ground floor in the Theatre Royal.
Doors will open at 5.00pm to purchase drinks and snacks and get comfortable before the quiz starts. The quiz will then start at 6.30pm with an approx. finish of 8.30pm. Rules and more info…
From the jubilant ‘Hallelujah’ chorus to the exquisite aria ‘I know that my Redeemer liveth’, Messiah is an evocative setting of the biblical account of the birth, life and death of Christ. Handel’s mastery of composition for solo voices, choir and orchestra culminates in a work full of superb arias and thrilling choruses, well-loved by audiences for almost three centuries.
TV fashionista Gok Wan will lead the cast of Peter Pan as The Magical Merman along with TV personality and actress Denise Welch as Captain Hook, children’s TV favourite Paul Chuckle as Starkey, comedy ventriloquist, & BGT Finalist Steve Hewlett as Smee along with Kate Stewart as Tink, Molly Farmer as Wendy and Aiden Carson as Peter Pan.
A true Christmas favourite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the International Film Orchestra. Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who’s accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves.
Tchaikovsky Nutcracker – Final Waltz and Apotheosis; Silvestri The Polar Express; Sherwin A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square; Lloyd Webber, Wishing you were here from Phantom of the Opera; Arr. Harvey Fum, Fum, Fum; Humperdinck Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel; Offenbach Excerpts from Gaîté Parisiènne; Tormé The Christmas Song; Berlin White Christmas.
This is… The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass player Dale Davis and Amy’s close friend from the very start of her career, celebrate her era defining global music and live performances, keeping her spirit and legacy and the Amy Winehouse sound alive in a true connection only possible by Amy’s original band.
Glimpse behind the curtain to areas usually hidden to the public, explore behind the scenes, learn how the theatre works and find out all about the venue’s fascinating heritage! Lead by the knowledgeable & great storyteller Ezekial Bone
Please note due to the number of stairs involved on the tour, special arrangements need to be made to accommodate customers with impaired mobility. Please advise us of your needs when making your booking. Suitable for all ages.
Sixty years ago the Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a huge critical and commercial success , even being nominated for two Academy Awards. The following year in 1965 their second film Help!, this one in colour, received similar glowing plaudits. The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers and their director, Dick Lester, credited with ‘fathering’ the MTV pop video culture that was to come.
As Nottingham's Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall gears up for this festive season with an impressive array of performances, it promises to be a magical time filled with laughter, music, and timeless stories. From enchanting ballets and classical concerts to vibrant quizzes and behind-the-scenes tours, there's an event for every taste and age group. This season's offerings not only showcase the wealth of talent in the arts but also invite the community to gather and celebrate the joy and warmth of the holiday season together. Don't miss the opportunity to create cherished memories with these unforgettable events!