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Described as “Downton Abbey with gardening tips”, Old Herbaceous is the humorous love story of a single-minded yet gentle man with a passion for plants and is a charming one man play which has entranced sell-out audiences all around the country over the last eight years.

An acute and sometimes hilarious observation of relationships between the classes in a simpler age, Old Herbaceous is sprinkled with witticisms and epithets. The evening blossoms into tender humour, much in the traditionally understated English style of the early 20th century.

As Old Herbaceous, renowned actor Giles Shenton truly lives the part of the legendary Head Gardener, Herbert Pinnegar, inviting you to feel included in a private chat from a bygone, comforting age. Keeping you engrossed, amused and emotionally engaged from start to finish, Old Herbaceous will leave you with a feeling that, perhaps, all’s right with the world.

With Giles Shenton (Dead on Cue) as Herbert Pinnegar

Presented by the Stratford Theatre Company

WRONG FOR THE ROLE 🔌⚡️

After their SELL-OUT smash hit of Hadestown, our Elite students are back… but this time, they’re stepping into roles they’d NEVER usually be cast in 👀✨

An unforgettable, one-night-only Musical Theatre concert packed with iconic numbers from the West End to Broadway, all performed live with our incredible pianist 🎹

Expect bold choices. Unexpected casting. Big vocals.

Presented by Copper Studios

A show put on by young people from Primary Wellbeing’s Confidence Cast – a project supporting young people as they make the jump from primary to secondary school. The show celebrates what they’ve been working on for the past few months – bringing a toyshop to life as they wrestle with what it means to embrace uniqueness and be themselves.

Presented by Primary Wellbeing CIC

*Please note, this show requires a code to book

A gripping tale of fear, suspicion, and the cost of integrity. Set during the Salem witch trials, The Crucible follows a community torn apart by paranoia as accusations spiral out of control. When personal vendettas collide with mass hysteria, neighbours turn on one another and truth becomes dangerously fragile. Arthur Miller’s timeless drama exposes how quickly fear can override reason — and how courage can emerge in the darkest moments.

Performed by The Nottingham Academy of Performing Arts

Blind Eye Productions have been performing plays and musicals since 2017.

We are proud to showcase our Blind Eye Kids who will be singing and dancing their way through some well know musical songs from The Greatest Showman, Shrek, Hairspray, Billy Elliott, Mary Poppins and Matilda to name but a few.

Witness the creativity and boundless energy of around 60 performers as they take to the stage in a collection of captivating short excerpts of plays from the National Theatre Connections catalogue. Whether you are drawn to gripping emotional journeys or playful, heartwarming tales, there’s something for everyone in this exciting showcase of plays. Each play has been specifically written for young people to perform after a series of workshops where the writer has worked alongside youth theatre groups to ensure that the plays represent the youth voice.

Flying High Expressive Arts CIC has been involved in the NT Connections project since 2011, so this will be their 15th play staged and directed for an audience locally at the Bonington Theatre before transferring to Derby Theatre in April, 2026. In addition to Derby Theatre, members of the company have performed at Sheffield Crucible and Nottingham Playhouse in the past and have been invited to perform at the National Theatre in London on two occasions.

In 2026, our two Senior Youth Theatre groups will perform excerpts of two past NT Connections plays before our Young Company will premiere our 2026 National Theatre Connections Play:

‘The Sycamore Gap’ by Al Smith 

The sycamore tree at ‘Sycamore Gap’ on Hadrian’s Wall has been felled! Twelve members of the school’s eco-club are questioned by police.
Who could have done something so monstrous and why? The investigation leads the twelve to some interesting discoveries about identity and life.

A new stage adaptation based on Paula Hawkins’ .international bestseller and the blockbuster DreamWorks film, The Girl on the Train is a gripping mystery/suspense thriller.

Rachel Watson longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she’s been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

Performed by The Bonington Players

Attic Theatre School is excited to announce that our 2026 Summer School production will be Shrek The Musical JR.! Shrek, a misunderstood ogre living happily alone in his swamp, is suddenly overrun by fairy-tale creatures banished there by Lord Farquaad. To get his home back, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona for Farquaad. Joined by the talkative Donkey, Shrek embarks on an adventure to save Fiona from a dragon-guarded tower, discovering friendship, love, and acceptance along the way.

Shrek The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Phone: 212-541-4684 Fax: 212-397-4684 .

Two Sisters. Shakespeare’s Daughters.

This highly acclaimed production portrays the everyday and remarkable story of two young women in Tudor England. Ordinary because we see them going about their daily routines—making bread, doing laundry, gathering herbs, and discussing their future husbands. Remarkable because they are Susanna and Judith Shakespeare, and their father is none other than William Shakespeare. The play offers a wonderful insight into the family of one of England’s most renowned men. Full of joy, laughter, and sorrow at the loss of a sibling, it vividly brings Shakespeare’s daughters to life and gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the family behind the great man.

“Farrell and Gilmour’s sisterhood rang true with infectious excitement and rivalry. They brought a compelling emotional reality to their roles, whether expressing their simple delight in the scent of rosemary, or whether Susanna was reminding Judith of the duty owed to her as the eldest” Stratford-upon-Avon Herald

Presented by the Stratford Theatre Company