David Farnor | On 12, Sep 2020

Nottingham Playhouse is opening its doors for a three-week festival this autumn, with performances both live and live-streamed.

The theatre will host an eclectic mix of events and performers, including West End stars Jodie Prenger, Rosalie Craig and Sandra Marvin with a programme of songs that made their careers, East Midlands based writer Naomi Obeng’s new work about mixed race identity, Mark Gatiss reading ghost stories on Halloween and Bubble, a new work from playwright James Graham (Quiz).

With social distancing measures in place a strictly limited number of tickets will be available to attend the live events held in the theatre auditorium to ensure that a safe environment is created for audiences and performers alike. All the events will also be streamed live for audiences to attend virtually who are not able to attend in person.

Tickets range from £10 to £25, depending on the performance. Here’s the line-up, with all events taking place at 7.30pm unless otherwise stated:

Rootless Island Baby – 21st October

A staged reading of this brand-new play from Nottingham Playhouse Associate Artist Sarah ‘Rain’ Kolawole. Directed by Madeleine Kludje.
(Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University)

Bubble – 23rd / 24th October

Nottingham Playhouse Associate Artist James Graham (Ink, This House, ITV’s Quiz), returns to his home city with a love story for today. A matinee on the Saturday takes place at 2.30pm.
(Sponsored by Nottingham City Transport)

Major Labia – 27th October

Major Labia is a comedy collective of witty women. Here to tackle inequality through vaginal comedy. Creative Associates at Nottingham Playhouse. Graduates of the BAFTA-winning Television Workshop.
(Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University)

A Double Bill of New Work by East Midlands Talent – 28th October

Ben Norris: A Short Tour of the Heart and Naomi Obeng: Where it lands
(Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University)

Ghost Stories with Mark Gatiss feat. Jade Anouka – 30th / 31st October

As the nights draw in this autumn, the master of spooky tales, Mark Gatiss, invites you to turn the lights down low and gather round to hear him read some of his favourite ghost stories, live from the Nottingham Playhouse stage. A matinee on the Saturday takes place at 2.30pm.
(Sponsored by Brewin Dolphin)

New Commission – 3rd November

A work-in-progress performance of the winner of Nottingham Playhouse’s recent call out for a new piece of work by an East Midlands artist/s or company. The call out deadline was 1st September 2020 and details of the winning submission will be announced at a later date.

Wolf – 4th November

Armed with just a chair, Lewis Doherty mimes every prop, makes every sound effect and brings to life over 30 characters in this cyberpunk, neon-noir, one-man action-packed blockbuster.
(Sponsored by Nottingham Trent University)

Rosalie, Sandra and Jodie: Live in Concert – 6th / 7th November

Live from the Nottingham Playhouse stage, three West End leading ladies perform a programme of the songs which made their careers. Join Rosalie Craig, Sandra Marvin and Jodie Prenger, with Amy Shackcloth on keys, in this celebration of musical theatre. A matinee on the Saturday takes place at 2.30pm.
(Sponsored by Russell Scanlan)

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