Name: John Shuttleworth – Raise the Oof
Start: 2025-03-07T19:30:00
Location: Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse invites you on a captivating journey through storytelling, music, and humor with an impressive lineup of events. From the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk to the soulful notes of Ronnie Scott's Jazz, and even the adrenaline of the BANFF Mountain Film Festival, there is something for everyone. Discover magic, adventure, and cultural enrichment through diverse performances that promise to entertain and inspire. Dive into this article to explore the event highlights and the artists bringing them to life.

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Nottingham Playhouse is set to host an unforgettable array of performances in 2025, ranging from comedy legends to iconic music tributes and thought-provoking theater. Audiences can look forward to John Shuttleworth's comedic tales, a jaw-dropping Meat Loaf tribute, the heartfelt stories of Larry Dean, and the legendary music of John Cale. The theater continues its tradition of diverse entertainment with drag celebrations, guitar hero homages, and classic theatrical performances. This year's lineup promises a memorable journey through music, comedy, and drama.

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Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) John Shuttleworth, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment). In Raise the Oof John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man – next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

John Shuttleworth – Raise the Oof

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