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Artwork for <em>The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man</em>
Theatre News
Nottingham Playhouse reveals details for autumn 2023 season
A handful of new productions have been announced for the prolific East Midlands venue
Eileen Nicholas, Philip Labey, Maximilian Fairley, Mark Benton and Faye Wiggan in Village Idiot
Reviews
Village Idiot at Nottingham Playhouse review – Samson Hawkins' play champions diversity and laughter
Nadia Fall's production runs in Nottingham until 25 March, before transferring to Ipswich's New Wolsey Theatre and Theatre Royal Stratford East
A scene from <em>The Beekeeper of Aleppo</em>
Reviews
The Beekeeper of Aleppo at Nottingham Playhouse - review
Christy Lefteri's best-selling novel has its world premiere
The original West End cast of <em>Life of Pi</em>
Theatre News
Life of Pi and Best of Enemies to be shown in cinemas
Two more productions get the NTLive treatment
(Top Row) Alfred Clay, Roxy Faridany, Joseph Long and Aram Mardourian (Bottom Row) Daphne Kouma, Nadia Williams, Elham Mahyoub, Fanos Xenofós and Lily Demir
Theatre News
The Beekeeper of Aleppo world premiere reveals cast
The Nottingham Playhouse production begins performances next month
A mosaic of shots from shows we'd love to see make a comeback
Features
Top shows we'd love to see return in 2023
Here's our 2023 wishlist!
Bronte Barbe, Danielle Hope and Sophie Evans
Features
Where are the Dorothys from Over The Rainbow now?
They followed the yellow brick road to Theatreland!
Lenny Henry leads an assortment of new plays to see in 2023
Features
Top new plays to see in 2023
We pick 15 new plays to put on your must-see list
A mosaic of the shows recognised
Features
Top 13 stage shows of 2022
Sarah Crompton selects her personal top picks of 2022
Josephine Melville
Theatre News
Performer Josephine Melville has died backstage at Nottingham Playhouse, venue announces in statement
The venues and its co-producer announced the news this afternoon
Shereener Browne (Lorraine)
Reviews
Nine Night at Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse – review
Natasha Gordon's play returns in a new co-production
Mark Gatiss and Nicholas Farrell
Theatre News
Mark Gatiss' Christmas Carol to be broadcast in cinemas
The hit show is back, and this time on screens
Nottingham Crown Court
Theatre News
YouTuber and cultural commentator Alex Belfield jailed for stalking
The decision was revealed today in Nottingham
Adrian Scarborough and Sophie Thompson in The Clothes They Stood Up In
Reviews
The Clothes They Stood Up In at Nottingham Playhouse - review
Adrian Scarborough adapts the Alan Bennett novella
A variety of shows on offer
Features
Autumn preview – top stage shows and musicals to see before 2022's out
Our editorial team pick the new shows they're most excited about
Nottingham Crown Court
Theatre News
YouTuber and cultural commentator Alex Belfield found guilty of stalking
The verdict was revealed today
<em>Identical</em> review – <em>The Parent Trap</em> is double the fun in musical form
Reviews
Identical review – The Parent Trap is double the fun in musical form
The show had its world premiere last night
James Darch, Emily Tierney, Emme Patrick and Eden Patrick
Photos
First look at Parent Trap musical Identical as it begins world premiere production
Check out these twintastic new shots!
Emme and Eden Patrick in reherasals for <em>Identical</em>
Photos
First look at Identical, a new musical based on The Parent Trap – in rehearsals
The show launches in Nottingham this month
John Altman
Theatre News
Complete cast unveiled for 70th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap
EastEnders star John Altman takes on the role of Mr Paravicini
<em>The Beekeeper of Aleppo</em>
Theatre News
The Beekeeper of Aleppo to be adapted for the stage in Nottingham Playhouse season
The show opens in 2023
Hey Duggee and The Squirrels
Theatre News
CBeebies hit Hey Duggee coming to the stage later this year
The production will play a 24-venue UK tour
The cast
Theatre News
Further casting announced for The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
The tour kicks off in the autumn
Todd Carty as Major Metcalf / Gwyneth Strong as Mrs Boyle
Theatre News
Todd Carty and Gwyneth Strong lead 70th anniversary tour of The Mousetrap
The production is set to launch at Theatre Royal Nottingham this September