Ten of the Best: Your guide to what to see around Nottinghamshire in the days ahead
There’s plenty coming up in Nottinghamshire in the coming days with comedy, drama and music stars all performing in the county.
1 Chris McCausland, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Tuesday, April 7
The Scouse comedy star is well known for appearances on shows like Have I Got News For You and QI and for winning Strictly in 2024.
Now he’s back doing what he does best of all, performing great stand-up on his new tour, Yonks.
Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 9895555 to book.
2 Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger On T-Rex Mountain, Mansfield Palace Theatre, Tuesday, April 7
See the dinosaurs come back to life in an electrifying fusion of family-friendly storytelling, stunning puppetry, and roarsome science that will delight Dino fans young and old.
From a shadowy raptor on the loose to baby dinos you can feed, every twist in the plot brings gasps, giggles, and the occasional jump-scare from the youngest audience members.
The show blends humour, thrills, and hands-on learning into an interactive stage experience that will have children squealing with delight and parents beaming from ear to ear.
Visit mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call 01623 463133 to book.
3 Jen Brister, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Wednesday, April 8
The critically-acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer is back on the road with her new show Reactive.
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, QI and Mock The Week, this highly-anticiapted new tour finds her trying to find her zen after being told she needs to chill out after in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general.
Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 9895555 to book.
4 Harlequin School of Dance presents Elev8, Mansfield Palace Theatre, Thursday, April 9 to Saturday, April 11
Celebrating eight dynamic dance styles and performed by dancers aged three to 83, this vibrant showcase is full of energy, creativity, and heart.
Supported by their fantastic team, Harlequin’s dancers bring passion, personality, and pure joy to the stage in every moment of the show in feel-good, uplifting performance that celebrates movement, community, and the magic of dance.
Visit mansfieldpalace.co.uk or call 01623 463133 to book.
5 The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Nottingham Playhouse, Monday, April 6 to Wednesday, April 8
Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash-hit show, is celebrating more than 50 years as Britain’s best-loved picture book.
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea.
Who could it possibly be?
What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger.
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos.
Visit nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/the-tiger-who-came-to-tea/ or call 0115 9419419 to book.
6 K-Pop All Stars, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Saturday, April 24
The global phenomenon that has taken over the world, this show features chart-topping hits by the likes of Blackpink, Katseye, BTS, Twice, and many other top K-Pop artists.
The show lights up the stage with breathtaking visuals, original choreography, and non-stop energy from start to finish.
Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 9895555 to book.
7 The Clone Roses, Oas-is, The Smiths Ltd, Clint Boon, Rock City, Sunday April 5
Rock City’s annual Easter Sunday Manchester Night is headlined this year by premier Stone Roses tribute act The Clone Roses, supported by one of the UK’s best Oasis tributes, Oas-is and one of the best tributes to Morrissey and Marr, The Smiths Ltd.
And in charge of DJ honours will be Clint Boon of the Inspiral Carpets.
All this plus the host for the evening is one of Manchester’s finest indie/dance/Madchester DJs Dave Sweetmore.
Tickets are at alttickets.com/the-clone-roses-tickets?utm_source=
8 Brainiac Live, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Tuesday, April 7
Strap on your safety goggles, science’s greatest and most volatile live show is back with a vengeance.
More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live explodes on stage and will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful.
Watch from the safety of your seat as the Brainiacs delve fearlessly into the mysteries of science and do all those things on stage that you’re too scared to do at home!
With a great range of explosive experiments join the Brainiacs in this all-action live show that’s set to blow your minds.
Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 9895555 to book.
9 80s Live, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Thursday, April 9
Feel all shiny and new as you travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of.
Put your hands together and get into the groove as the live band Electric Dreams perform more than two-dozen chart topping anthems from the likes of Wham!, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears and more.
Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes iconic hits like Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, The Edge of Heaven, Tainted Love, Love Shack, Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me?, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio and more.
Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 9895555 to book.
10 Last Unicorn Airways, Nottingham Playhouse, Saturday, April 4
Embark on a magical journey with Last Unicorn Airways and join two whimsical baggage handlers as they recreate a fantastical round-the-world adventure aboard the final flight of Last Unicorn Airways, opening suitcases brimming with trinkets, fine clothes, alluring smells and exciting tales.
Among these treasures lies a special case containing The Flying Trunk, a captivating Arabian Nights-inspired fable about a daring, globe-trotting storyteller with nothing but a magical flying suitcase!
Adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless story, the show uses playful storytelling to remind us to see everyday life as an adventure and to cherish our world and each other.
The show is perfect for families and children, including those with complex needs and disabilities and afterwards, step into a sensory immersive installation, offering a unique, interactive experience for every audience member.
Visit nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk/events/last-unicorn-airways/#book or call 0115 9419419 to book.