There’s something undeniably interesting about watching the Royal Shakespeare Company take on Hamlet with a concept this bold. Director Rupert Goold relocates the entire play onto the deck of the Titanic, a literal ship of state heading straight towards inevitable disaster. It’s a striking idea, no doubt about it. But as the evening unfolds, you can’t help but wonder… is this a stroke of theatrical genius, or are we starting to overthink how to stage Shakespeare?

★★★☆☆ The UK tour of Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift arrives with significant expectations. For more than 20 years, this crime saga has lived comfortably on television, with its idyllic villages and grisly murders becoming appointment viewing for millions.

★★☆☆☆ The jukebox musical is now a familiar staple of the British touring circuit, and Sunny Afternoon arrives at the Nottingham Theatre Royal packed with nostalgia and a catalogue of undeniably iconic songs. Charting the rise of one of Britain’s most influential rock bands, this production takes us back to the swinging ’60s and the anthems that defined a generation. But does this musical biopic showcase the volatile story behind the music, or does the drama get drowned out b

Tom Holloway’s stage adaptation of Double Indemnity brings James M. Cain’s crime novella out of the shadows and onto the stage, transporting audiences into a world of deception and ambition. With a bold visual style that nods to Billy Wilder’s legendary film while striving to forge its own theatrical identity, the production embraces the aesthetics of film noir.

★★★★★ Just when you think Mischief Theatre have scraped every last inch of material from the amateur dramatics barrel, they come bounding back with another festive offering in their ever-expanding Goes Wrong universe.

★★★☆☆ Single White Female offers a tense, thought-provoking evening that will only sharpen as the tour continues. If you’re looking for a psychological drama that’s slick, unsettling, and quietly entertaining, this is well worth seeing… imperfections and all.

There are few annual traditions as delightfully British as a Christmas pantomime, and Nottingham Theatre Royal’s Cinderella arrives with all the flourish, glitter, and nonsense an audience could hope for. But here’s the question: with such a media-saturated star at the helm, can this production deliver more than a celebrity cameo? Does this Cinderella truly sparkle, or does it rely too heavily on sequins and Strictly lingo?

★★★★☆ If you’ve ever found yourself doing the Tragedy dance in your kitchen, harmonising to One for Sorrow, or secretly believe that glitter counts as an accessory, then Here & Now: The Steps Musical is the night out you’ve been waiting for. 

★★☆☆☆ Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts is a thrilling new chapter for Morse fans, offering a new medium for the beloved character to flourish. With an original story written by Alma Cullen, House of Ghosts invites Inspector Morse to the stage with his beloved tropes and promises of twists. But does it bring enough depth for those who love Morse, or does its ambition falter? 

★★★☆☆ Friends! The Musical Parody opened its UK tour at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, drawing crowds eager to see their favourite coffee-loving pals brought to life on stage. But is this show just for the die-hard fans who can quote every episode?

★★★☆☆ Closing out the 2025 season is Richard Harris’s psychological puzzle The Business of Murder. But the real question is: did the season go out with a bang… or a whimper?

★★★★☆ The Colin McIntyre Classic Thriller Season is back at Nottingham’s Theatre Royal, serving up a summer of suspense, intrigue and edge-of-your-seat drama. After opening with Death By Fatal Murder in week one, the company returned just days later with their second production, Ira Levin’s Deathtrap.

The Classic Thriller Season returns to Nottingham's Theatre Royal, bringing with it another dose of intrigue, mischief, and old-fashioned stagecraft.

Hamlet: The Rest Is Silence is a community project born from the exciting partnership between Nottingham Theatre Royal & Concert Hall and the RSC’s Shakespeare Nation initiative. If this is what TRCH can achieve with a cast of amateur performers, then in-house productions deserve a permanent place in the theatre’s future.

Experience the irreverent charm and musical brilliance of The Book of Mormon, a show that challenges conventions while delivering unforgettable entertainment.

★★★★☆ You think you know The Importance of Being Earnest? Think again. Say It Again, Sorry?'s riotous meta-theatrical explosion, …Earnest?, is an uproarious and joyously unpredictable celebration of all things theatrical, silly, and gloriously human.

★★★★★ If Shakespeare wrote for Britney, this would be the result – and honestly? It rocks.

★★★☆☆ Based on the 1953 Doris Day film, Calamity Jane tells the story of a brash, unconventional frontierswoman.

★★★☆☆ The Shark Is Broken is a wonderfully performed, beautifully designed theatre that feels a little lost in its expansive setting.

★★★☆☆ Get the scoop on Nottingham Operatic Society's performance of 'Guys and Dolls'.