Stage

Renowned actors Sir Ian McKellen and Julie Hesmondhalgh will star in this year’s Playhouse pantomime — as the voices of a giant and harp.

Rehearsals are well under way for Robin Hood Theatre Company’s next production.

Two Strictly Come Dancing favourites will be returning to theatres for their biggest show to date.

A ‘full-time cutie pie’ and internationally-acclaimed stand-up comedian, Lou Sanders, is to bring her biggest tour to date to Lincoln.

From panto to ballet, classical music to musical theatre, there’s something for everyone on stage this Christmas.

A charming show designed specially for youngsters is set for the stage this winter.

A captivating performance of a Shakesperare’s play with fairies and kings and queens through the magic of opera.

Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are on tour with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee.

Tone deaf and with no sense of rhythm — at least this comedian doesn’t make a song and dance about it.

A much-loved fairy tale is to be given a different interpretation and comedy as it takes over the stage as a pantomime.

The latest chapter in an eagerly awaited pop rock musical is coming to Newark as part of a national tour in April next year.

A frequent face — and voice — of TV and podcasts is back on the road, smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in his way.

Old Market Square in Nottingham is set to take centre-stage this autumn as Opera North launches its latest season at the Theatre Royal.

A show firmly established as one of the most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and Queen is heading to Newark — the hometown of it’s frontman.

A much-loved festive tale told by a renowned ballet company is set to spread Christmas cheer across Nottingham this winter.

The TV entertainment icon, Bernie Clifton, is also heading out on tour to telling stories from his 60-year career in showbusiness.

The legendary sounds of iconic bands are to fill Newark’s Palace Theatre.

Jane McDonald is back out on the road, a quarter of a century after she rose to fame on a BBC docusoap.

A five-piece rock band has announced details of a major UK tour with a stop at Nottingham’s Rock City.

Family favourites and new stories are to be told as Disney characters skate into Nottingham this month.