Adam Penford, Artistic Director at Nottingham Playhouse & Director of Punch, said: “We’re glad that audiences across the UK will see Punch in 2027. It’s a story of hope, forgiveness and human connection. We know it will have the same powerful impact, wherever it goes.”
Casting to be confirmed.
📣 Announcing the Punch UK Tour 2027 📣
The four-time Olivier-nominated #Punch by James Graham will embark on a UK Tour in 2027. Initial dates at:
Nottingham Playhouse
Theatre Royal Bath
Birmingham Rep
@grandtheatrebpl.dky.social
Chichester Festival Theatre
Malvern Theatres
Curve, Leicester
Huge congratulations to our friend and collaborator playwright James Graham for his WhatsOnStage Special Award for Services to UK Theatre.
This video features our Artistic Director Adam Penford talking about James’ unique writing skills and human insights.
youtu.be/9q74Sge80kE
👫 Scenes from a Friendship
Fri 15 May – Sat 6 Jun
🚂 The Market Deeping Model Railway Club
Mon 6 July - Sat 25 July
⭐️ Till the Stars Come Down
Sat 5 Sep - Sat 26 Sep
✒️ Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
Mon 2 – Sat 7 Nov
⚾ August Wilson’s Fences
Tue 10 – Sat 14 Nov
📣 GENERAL ON SALE – BOOK NOW 📣
Our fabulous new season shows are now on sale! Head to the link to get your tickets now 🎟️https://nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/
Congratulations to the Creative Team and originating cast.
Our deepest thanks to Joan Scourfield, David Hodgkinson and Jacob Dunne for allowing us the privilege of sharing their story.
📣Four Olivier-nominations for James Graham’s Punch!
We are thrilled that the Nottingham Playhouse production of #Punch in the West End has been nominated for Best Lighting Design – Robbie Butler, Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Julie Hesmondhalgh, Best Actor – David Shields, and Best New Play.
We are happy to announce another Business Club renewal.
Sign Systems have provided new signage around the building and for our new Workshops, so we look forward to another mutually beneficial year.
If you are looking for a more creative way to network, get in touch bit.ly/NPBusinessClub
A man and a woman are lying on their backs, surrounded by the memorabilia of their lives – old photos, school trophies, babygros, cigarette butts, soft toys and empty bottles. They are both laughing hard.
3 New Productions by 3 Nottingham Writers!
First Year - Jess meets Billy, who'll shape her life forever. This warm, funny play looks at the bond you share with the person who knows your flaws but loves you anyway.
📅 15 May – 6 June
🎟️ Priority Booking open
🎟️ General Booking 6 Mar
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A table with a model train running across it, with two model trees, and a model man with a dog. A man with grey hair and glasses is peeking over the edge of the table with smiley eyes.
3 Productions by 3 Nottingham Playwrights
When vandals devastate the Market Deeping Model Railway Club's chances at the Annual Show, the members must unite to rebuild their miniature world. 🚂
📅 6 – 25 Jul
🎟️ Priority Booking open
🎟️ General Booking Fri 6 Mar
bit.ly/NPMarketDeep...
A starry nighttime sky. In the foreground a wedding party is in full swing. The bride in white is dancing in the middle, with her arms and bouquet above her head. She is surrounded by children, family members all in their wedding clothes, dancing and smiling.
3 New Productions by 3 Nottingham Writers
The Stone family are in Mansfield for Sylvia & Marek's big day. Everyone's on their best behaviour. For now...The regional premiere of Beth Steel’s family drama. 👰♀️
📅 5 – 26 Sep
🎟️ Priority Booking open
🎟️ General Booking 6 Mar
bit.ly/NPTilltheStars
🚨 Final week alert!
As we head into the last week, don't miss your chance to see The Beekeeper of Aleppo — one of the most powerful pieces of theatre you'll see this year. Time is running out!
🗓️ Ends 28 Feb
🎟️ Book now before it's gone.
bit.ly/3A6Z5q5
A man in casual clothes holds his left arm out in a gesture, looking at someone off camera, and slightly smiling.
A woman in dark clothes hugs a woman to her left as she speaks, while a man sits behind with arms folded.
A group of actors in casual dress lean forward and seem to be yelling.
‘Another state of the nation masterpiece’ (The Telegraph)
#Punch is back in the rehearsal room with a fabulous, brand-new cast – get your first look here.
bit.ly/NPPunch
Audiences and critics agree: The Beekeeper of Aleppo is unmissable. 'This is not merely a piece of theatre; it is an urgent act of storytelling' ★★★★★ Elemental Theatre
📅Until 28 Feb then on tour
🔗https://bit.ly/BeeNP
@ukp_ltd @beekeeperplay
#beekeeperofaleppoplay
We are thrilled that #Punch has been nominated for 3 Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards.
BEST NEW PLAY
BEST ACTOR – DAVID SHIELDS
BEST ACTRESS – JULIE HESMONDHALGH
See James Graham’s #Punch in 2026 with a brand new cast bit.ly/NPPunch
And at Leeds Playhouse and Theatre Royal Plymouth
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This February, show some love for your local theatre 💕
Share what you love about Nottingham Playhouse using #LoveYourLocalTheatre for a chance to win tickets to the Olivie rAwards with Cunard, a stay at The May Fair Hotel & £500 in @TheatreTokens 🎭
Comp ends 11.59pm on Thu 5 March. T&Cs apply.
Farah Saffari and Adam Sina. Photo by Manuel Harlan A man in dark orange holds a woman’s face as she looks towards the audience.
The cast of The Beekeeper of Aleppo. Photo by Manuel Harlan The cast cluster tightly on a bed and sand dunes in a chaotic, emotionally charged scene.
Here’s your first look at The Beekeeper of Aleppo🐝A chance to glimpse the stunning setting for this story of love, loss & compassion.
📸 Manuel Harlan
📅Until 28 Feb
🎟️https://bit.ly/BeeNP
@UKP_Ltd @BeekeeperPlay
It's time for The Beekeeper of Aleppo first preview 🐝
Our incredible cast are ready to share Nuri and Afra's powerful story - wishing them all the best as they begin a brand-new journey with this unforgettable show.
📆Until 28 Feb then on tour
🎟️https://bit.ly/BeeNP
#beekeeperofaleppoplay
📣 PUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Here's our BRAND NEW cast!
Punch is back in Nottingham and after its run here, this gripping production will go on to play Leeds Playhouse and theatre Royal Plymouth.
You do not want to miss this ‘masterpiece’ (The Telegraph).
📅 Fri 13 Mar – Sat 4 Apr
🎟️ bit.ly/NPPunch
Our Business Club Events deliver a mix of inspiring presentations from diverse and creative individuals and organisations, practical ideas you can implement in your business, and useful, local networking.
If you haven’t attended before, why not join us on a free taster session. Get in touch.
Our February Business Club event looks at how using data to measure impact helps tell stories that connect with your customers.
Joanna Sigsworth, Director of Marketing & Communications at Nottingham Playhouse, has years of experience in using data to maximum effect.
bit.ly/NPBusinessClub
In addition, we are able to offer storage facilities to the wider theatre industry, and later this year, the Workshops will be fully operational to commission set builds.
Find out more or get in touch: bit.ly/NPWorkshops
🥳 Our new Nottingham Playhouse Workshops and Storage facility is now open! 🥳
Created to support Sustainability, the new 31,140 sq ft space allows us to store and re-use more sets, costumes and props, and provides additional space for building and painting.
Our Business Club offers a different approach to networking, with creativity at its heart, unique speakers and events.
If you’d like to know more about ‘creative connectivity’, get in touch to find out what our Business Club can offer your organisation. Contact us bit.ly/NPBusinessClub
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We love to see Business Club Members renewing their Membership, testament to the great experiences they’ve had so far – and the promise of more to come.
Thank you to Hopkins Solicitors, our latest renewing Member.
We are celebrating the 12th and final year of Nottingham City Transport's sponsorship of our pantomime.
Sponsorship enables us to produce our panto to the highest standards. NCT have benefitted from prominent branding, a private buy-out performance and direct connection with our large audiences.
Small Island takes you on an unforgettable journey, from the sun-drenched shores of Jamaica to the cold, grey streets of 1940s London, in this powerful new portrayal of Andrea Levy’s multi-award-winning novel.
Announcing the cast for Matthew Xia’s powerful new production of Small Island, a co-production with Leeds Playhouse & BirminghamRep & in association with Actors Touring Company.
Leeds Playhouse 11 - 28 Mar
Birmingham Rep 1 - 18 Apr
Nottingham Playhouse 28 Apr - 16 May
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Punch returns to Nottingham Playhouse in March, and then transfers to Leeds Playhouse and @trplymouth.bsky.social
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📷 Marc Brenner
ICYMI, Dominic Maxwell in The Times, ‘the art that made critics cry’ 😢
“ … nothing can match the fist-biting I had to do to avoid causing a scene at the Nottingham premiere of James Graham’s play Punch … What a study of the power of change and forgiveness.”
