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A dark comedy about friends you love to hate, and hate to love
Of all his seventy-six plays (so far!), Sir Alan Ayckbourn has frequently said that Joking Apart is one of his favourites.
Played out in the same back garden over a twelve-year period, this painfully funny play explores the unrelenting themes of ageing, jealousy and unrequited love.
Richard and Anthea are the ideal couple. Charming, generous and successful, they can't help but attract loyal and loving friends. Can they?
Is it possible that being friends with such a golden couple can have its downfalls? Could you actually come to loathe such lovable people, especially when they are so... well... 'nice'?
Richard, Anthea and their friends repeatedly gather to relax and compete, both on and off the tennis court, as their private agonies emerge to devastating effect.
A dark comedy about friends you love to hate, and hate to love
Of all his seventy-six plays (so far!), Sir Alan Ayckbourn has frequently said that Joking Apart is one of his favourites.
Played out in the same back garden over a twelve-year period, this painfully funny play explores the unrelenting themes of ageing, jealousy and unrequited love.
Richard and Anthea are the ideal couple. Charming, generous and successful, they can't help but attract loyal and loving friends. Can they?
Is it possible that being friends with such a golden couple can have its downfalls? Could you actually come to loathe such lovable people, especially when they are so... well... 'nice'?
Richard, Anthea and their friends repeatedly gather to relax and compete, both on and off the tennis court, as their private agonies emerge to devastating effect.
Booking: 0115 941 9419 | www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
He's back! Kenneth Alan Taylor returns to the stage as Nurse Nellie Noggins in the ultimate Nottingham pantomime.
John Elkington is the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, who has hatched a cunning plan to dispose of his niece and nephew in Sherwood Forest so that he can inherit their fortune.
Can our favourite outlaw Robin Hood save the day and win the heart of Maid Marian? Together with hundreds, yes hundreds of Merry Men, Robin sets out on his biggest adventure so far!
Filled with crazy slapstick jokes, song-and-dance routines, stunning costumes and spectacular sparkly sets, it's the perfect winter treat for all the family.
Grandpa in my Pocket - Teamwork! is the fantastic stage show of the hugely popular CBeebies television series and it's on tour in 2013!
Teamwork! is a whole new 'Grandpa' theatre experience. Sunnysands Pirate, Horatio Heave Ho takes Jason and Jemima on a pirate adventure in search of treasure. But when things go wrong, it's time for Grandpa to put on his Shrinking Cap and save the day. It's Teamwork!
A brand new story told by a young ensemble cast who bring all your favourite Sunnysands characters and places to life before your eyes. Imaginative and highly theatrical, children will fall in love with "Grandpa in my Pocket" all over again
Touring:
Nottingham Playhouse: 23 -- 31May
www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk | 0115 941 9419
Swindon Wyvern: 6 -- 9 June
www.wyverntheatre.org.uk | 01793 524 481
Crewe Lyceum: 14 --16 June
www.crewelyceum.co.uk/Online | 01270 686 777
Wolverhampton Grand: 19 -- Sat 22 June
www.grandtheatre.info | 01902 429212
Croydon Ashcroft Theatre: 26 -- 30 June
www.fairfield.co.uk | 020 8688 9291
Cardiff New Theatre: 4 -- 7 July
www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk/what's-on/grandpa-in-my-pocket-teamwork/ | 029 2087 8889
Hall for Cornwall: 10 -- 13 July
www.hallforcornwall.co.uk | 01872 262466
Bradford Alhambra: 24 -- 27 July
www.bradford-theatres.co.uk/alhambra | 01274 432000
Dartford Orchard Theatre: 31 July -- 4 August
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk | 01322 220 000
New Theatre Oxford: 22 -- 25 August
www.newtheatreoxford.org.uk | 0844 871 3020
Rhyl Pavilion: 4 -- 8 September
www.rhylpavilion.co.uk | 01745 330 000
Richmond Theatre: 11- 15 September
www.atgtickets.com/venues/richmond-theatre | 0844 871 7651
Brighton Theatre Royal: 18 -- 22 September
www.atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton | 0844 871 7650
"Guys like us that work on the ranches, are the loneliest guys in the world. They got no family. They don't belong no place."
John Steinbeck's powerful and gripping masterpiece tells the story of two outsiders in search of the American Dream.
George and his simple-minded friend Lenny have nothing in the world except the clothes on their backs and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. A place to call home. Armed with nothing but hope, they hatch a plan to leave their life of poverty behind and make a fresh start.
The two men find work on a ranch and life looks good. But their arrival triggers a tragic chain of events which tests their friendship to the ultimate limit.
By dedicating a seat at Nottingham Playhouse you can become a permanent part of a theatre that you love.
For £175 (£125 for Backstage Pass members) you can take a place in Nottingham Playhouse history. It is a wonderful way of making a surprise gift, commemorating a special occasion, remembering a loved one, or simply committing your support to a registered charity and to the future of live theatre made here in Nottingham.
Call our friendly Box Office team on 0115 941 9419 or go to http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/support-us/take-a-seat/ to find out more.
Diary of a Football Nobody is based on former Notts County player David McVay's hilarious memoir Steak...Diana Ross: Diary of a Football Nobody.
Diary of a Football Nobody is a candid warts-and-all tale of what it was like to play football at Notts County in the 1970s -- a world far removed from the riches and celebrity of the modern game.
This new play is written by acclaimed Nottinghamshire writer William Ivory, whose successes include the screenplay for Made in Dagenham, his TV adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's Women in Love and most recently the BBC One drama Bert and Dickie.
Full of down-to-earth comedy and tales of boozing, bust-ups and the unique style of the legendary Jimmy Sirrel, Diary of a Football Nobody takes audiences on a light-hearted journey to a bygone age of football, marking Notts County's 150th anniversary.
Please note this play contains strong language throughout.
Nottingham Playhouse - 31 August -- 22 September
Oscar Wilde's brilliant and much-loved comedy of love, manners and mistaken identity has been delighting audiences for over 100 years.
It's Victorian England and two young bachelors have taken to bending the truth to add a dash of excitement to their lives.
Jack invents a brother 'Ernest' as an excuse to leave his dull country life behind him so he can pursue Gwendolen, the delectable daughter of the formidable Lady Bracknell. Across town Algernon decides to take the name Ernest, when visiting Jack's young ward Cecily. When each gentleman is forced to unwind his web of lies and reveal himself -- being earnest takes on a new meaning!
Cast includes Joanna Brookes (The Physicists -- Donmar) as Lady Bracknell, Sam Callis (Howard Davis' production of Hay Fever - Noël Coward Theatre, Game of Thrones Sky Atlantic) as Jack Worthing, Hywel Morgan (recently Tony Blair in A Walk On Part: The Fall of New Labour -- Soho Theatre) as Algernon, Rokhsaneh Ghawam-Shahidi (Leyla Harding - Emmerdale ITV! Rafta Rafta National Theatre) as Gwendolen and Anjli Mohindra (West Bridgford born star of The Sarah Jane Adventures BBC1) as Cecily.
Twitter: #beingearnest
Don't miss the world premiere of this magical show based on the hugely popular CBeebies TV series Grandpa in my Pocket! See all your favourite Sunnysands characters and places come to life with songs, dance and puppetry in a brand new story - Teamwork! For more information and to book call 0115 941 9419
To celebrate Arnold Wesker's 80th birthday, a new co-production of his revolutionary 1959 play Roots, bursting with humour, imagination and compassion, joins us at Nottingham Playhouse 23 May - Saturday 2 June.
Hear what audiences have said so far...
For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/arnold-weskers-roots/
To celebrate Arnold Wesker's 80th birthday, a new co-production of his revolutionary 1959 play Roots, bursting with humour, imagination and compassion, joins us at Nottingham Playhouse 23 May - Saturday 2 June.
This films gives you a glimpse of the rehearsal process as we join Andrew Breakwell, Director of Roots, on the second day of the rehearsal process.
For more information please visit: http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/drama/arnold-weskers-roots/
Following two phenonmenal runs, the smash-hit musical comedy is back by popular demand for the VERY LAST TIME.
Set in a nursing home for actors, a group of aged panto performers are determined to prove that it's not all behind them with a host of classic routines, surprisingly athletic dancing and a rousing rock 'n' roll sing-along.
From Nirvana to Tom Jones, Aqua to Bob Dylan, Aretha Franklin to Gloria Gaynor, nothing is off vocal limits. Mix in some slapstick, magic, Shakespeare, dance routines and a finale that will bring you to your feet and you have all the ingredients for a fantastic night out.
For more information please visit http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/music/forever-young/
Ballet Boyz comes to Nottingham Playhouse for one performance only on Monday 26 March at 8pm.
Meet Adam, Anthony, Ed, Leon, Luke, Matt, Miguel and Taylor. Eight remarkable dancers, handpicked from open auditions by BalletBoyz, star in this explosive feast of exhilarating live dance, cleverly fused with the company's trademark use of film and behind the scenes footage.
the TALENT features a mixed programme including Russell Maliphant's mesmerising Torsion, Paul Roberts haunting Alpha and the critically acclaimed Void by Czech choreographer Jarek Cemerek. Paul Roberts has staged dances for artists including Girls Aloud, Pixie Lott and Robbie Williams. Multi award-winner Russell Maliphant has collaborated with such major artists and companies as Sylvia Guillem, Robert Lepage, DV8 and the Michael Clark Company.
BalletBoyz is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, the company thrills audiences and critics the world over with its distinctive style, blending spectacular dance both energetic and graceful, with stunning music and film. In the TALENT, they pass the baton to a new generation of dancers in an evening of awesome dance, pure skill and sheer talent.
The writer and director of Cinderella talks about the creative process and inspiration for this year's production.
For more information please visit http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/family/cinderella/
To experience some of the magic see this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNZ9K8gtxkw
A festive video featuring photographs taken from this year's pantomime Cinderella by Kenneth Alan Taylor. You can also see a preview of shows coming up in Spring 2012.
Ever wondered what happened to Cinderella's slippers after she married the Prince?
Join Imelda Baglady as she relives the adventures of Eldemina and her quest to find the glass slippers that once belonged to Queen Cinderella.
Whose Shoes? is a gentle and funny play brought to life by a fun and innovative set, specially composed live music, dancing and lots and lots of shoes!
This films takes a peek behind the scenes of Whose Shoes?, our festive treat for children aged 4-8 and their families!
We take a moment to discover and share your thoughts.
Find out more: http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/family/cinderella/
Search #wheresmyshoe on twitter
Take a look at the magic involved in this years Panto, Cinderella!
For more information visit us http://www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/whats-on/family/cinderella/
Or search for #wheresmyshoe on twitter
Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood - At Nottingham Playhouse until 19 January 2013
Grandpa in my Pocket - Teamwork! Touring in 2013
The Kite Runner at Nottingham Playhouse
Dedicate a Seat at Nottingham Playhouse
Advanced Youth Theatre Feb 2012
"A glimpse of The Importance of Being Earnest"
Grandpa in my Pocket - Teamwork! - a magical show perfect for the summer break
Ballet Boyz - The Talent 2012 Trailer
Kenneth Alan Taylor on Cinderella
Happy Christmas from Nottingham Playhouse
Behind the scenes of Whose Shoes?
Your thoughts on the magic of Cinderella
