Ten of the Best: Your guide to what to see around Nottinghamshire this week

1 The Shamrocks, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Friday, October 30

Dubbed ‘one of Northern Ireland’s greatest ever exports’, The Shamrocks promise a night packed full of Irish charm, with classics including Danny Boy, Wild Rover and Whiskey In The Jar reimagined in their unique style, alongside original songs and compositions that’ll make you feel like you’ve the spent the evening in a Belfast pub.

Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

2 Mean Girls, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall, Tuesday, November 3 to Saturday, November 7

Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen.

They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way.

Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.

When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.

Emily Lane stars as Cady Heron, alongside Vivian Panka as Regina George, Sophie Pourret as Karen Smith, Georgie Buckland as Janis Sarkisian, Max Gill as Damian Hubbard, Karim Zeroual as Kevin Ganatra and Joshua Elmore as Mr Duvall.

Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

3 High Society, Nottingham Theatre Royal, Tuesday November 3 to Saturday, November 7

Helen George, Freddie Fox and Julian Ovenden head the cast for this new tour of Cole Porter’s celebrated dose of Golden Age musical theatre escapism.

You’re all invited to watch the society wedding of the year descend into chaos, with old flames and new flames vying for attention as a sharp-eyed tabloid reporter hunts for scandal at the waterfront estate.

Visit trch.co.uk or call 0115 989 5555 to book.

4 Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Mansfield Palace Theatre, Wednesday, November 4 to Sunday, November 8

Based on the Oscar-winning and ground-breaking film, this smash-hit Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heart-warming road trip across the Australian outback in a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) to stage the show of a lifetime.

Featuring iconic dance hits like It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, I Love the Nightlife plus many more.

Visit mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre or call 01623 463133 to book.

5 Motown’s Greatest Hits – How Sweet It Is, Mansfield Palace Theatre, Saturday, October 31

Come and dance on the ceiling with this fully live show with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more.

Visit mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre or call 01623 463133 to book.

6 Seann Walsh, Nottingham Arts Theatre, Thursday, November 5

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up returns with a brand show, named after the thing he says the most in life - This is Torture.

Expect trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country.

Visit nottingham-theatre.co.uk/NottinghamArtsTheatre.dll/WhatsOn?f=2330752 to book.

Please note: This show is recommended for over-14s only.

7 Kevin Bridges, Nottingham Arena, Sunday, November 1

After smashing box office records and selling out 63 nights at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and SEC, Kevin Bridges has become one of the UK’s most in-demand comics.

Fresh off a sold-out North American tour, he now comes to the Arena as part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival Kevin Bridges with Here If You Need Me – a brand-new show packed with his signature sharp, relatable, laugh-out-loud storytelling.

Visit tickets.motorpointarenanottingham.com/shows/show.aspx?sh=KEVINMP26 for tickets.

Please note: This show is recommended for over-14s only

8 Our Time, Worksop Acorn Theatre, Thursday, November 5 to Saturday, November 7

Fresh off the back recent successes with shows, such as The Great British Bake Off Musical, Shrek and 9 to 5, Worksop Musical Theatre Society are back with Our Time – a show that is all about celebrating the community that exists on stage and behind the scenes.

In keeping with the group’s philosophy, this musical extravaganza has been specifically created and structured to give every willing performer a moment in the spotlight.

Visit acorntheatre.org for tickets.

9 Just The Tonic Comedy Club, Nottingham Metronome, Saturday, October 31

Double Time Out Comedy Award winner and former host of The Big Breakfast and The Sunday Show on TV, Paul Tonkinson highlights the latest night of laughs at the Nottingham venue, with Aaron Wood, Sean Meo and Darius Davies also on the bill.

Visit justthetonic.com/nottingham-comedy/shows/saturday-31-oct-2026/7349/#1095466634 for tickets.

10 Chukl, Retford Majestic Theatre, Friday, October 30

Strictly winner and regular on shows like Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, QI, The Last Leg and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Chris McCausland headlines another brilliant night of laughs in Retford.

Joining him on the bill will be Terry Alderton, Alex Mitchell and Stevie Gray.

Terry Alderton is one of Britain’s most unique live performers, with a reputation for original, unpredictable and exhilarating stand-up, blending storytelling, character comedy, physicality and sheer theatrical energy.

Alex Mitchell is an award-winning stand-up, writer, actor and podcaster, and was a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent in 2024.

Holding the night together is host Stevie Gray, a cheeky and versatile comedian whose act combines jokes, music, news stories and audience participation to create an up-tempo energy in any room.

Visit majesticretford-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173675238/events/428810689 to book

Please note: This show is recommended for over-16s only and all acts are subject to change without notice.