Shows in Nottingham: the best performances at Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall this March

If you’re looking to take a trip out in Nottingham, then it can be worth considering a trip to the theatre.

The Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall have plenty going on, from comedy performances to music and tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We’ve taken a look at the performances taking place at the theatre over the next few weeks which includes everything from Dick & Dom In Da Bungalow to opera performances.

Here’s everything coming to The Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall in March.

The Hallé - Italianissimo!

16 Thursday - 7:30pm - Royal Concert Hall - Tickets cost £15.50 - £39.50

This classical music concert celebrates all things Italian with the impressive Hallé orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bell.

The performance will include something for everyone, with pieces from Hans Zimmer’s Gladiator to Berlioz’s Roman Carnival overture.

Christopher Turner will sing along to pieces such as the infamous Nessun Dorma, with a finale including Ottorino Respighi’s Pines of Rome.

For tickets to the performance visit the Royal Concert Hall website.

Live at Lunch: Akiko Saxophone Quartet

17 Friday - 1pm - Theatre Royal - Free Admission (No booking required)

The Live at Lunch series at the Theatre Royal is making a return with the Akiko Saxophone Quartet, consisting of Jasmine Brown, Matthew Hodson, Zack Smith and Leah Waddington.

The four young students from the Royal Northern College of Music formed their quartet in 2021 and have had an impressive two years.

Akiko Saxophone has demonstrated their versatility in all genres of music and have recently performed the UK premier of Sally Beamish’s String Quartet No.2: Opus California.

For more information on the performance, visit the Theatre Royal website.

Opera North - Ariadne auf Naxos

17 Friday - 7pm - Theatre Royal - Tickets cost £22 - £69.50

Ariadne auf Naxos is a performance filled with some of Strauss’ greatest musical pieces.

The performance is set in a bustling 1950s Italian studio where two films are being made when disaster strikes.

Directed by Rodula Gaitanou, the new production explores the competition between high and low art, whilst bringing the audience along on its humorous mischief.

Tickets to the Ariadne auf Naxos can be purchased on the Theatre Royal website.

Dick & Dom In Da Bungalow

19 Sunday - 7:30pm - Theatre Royal - Tickets cost £29.50 - £45

20 years after BBC’s morning show ‘Da Bungalow’ first made its appearance on our television, Dick and Dom are back with their new live tour.

Brining back familiar favourites such as Two-Word Tango and Musical Splatues, the pair will also be bringing back their infamous game of BOGIES!

No member of the audience is safe from potentially being a part of the show with meet and greet tickets also available.

Tickets for the show can be purchased on the Theatre Royal website.

Jim Jefferies: Give ‘em What They Want Tour

19 Sunday - 8pm - Royal Concert Hall - Tickets cost £37.50 - £152.50 - Limited Availability

Following his ninth Netflix stand-up special Intolerant, Sydney native Jim Jefferies is coming to Nottingham.

Bringing his comedy performance across the globe, the Give ‘em What They Want Tour is provocative, belief-challenging and highly thought-provoking.

In 2019, Jim Jefferies was honoured with a Stand-Up Comedian of the Year award at the Just for Laughs Festival and he also hosts the I Don’t Know About That with Jim Jefferies podcast.

Tickets to the Give ‘em What They Want Tour can be found on the Royal Concert Hall website.

Neighbours: The Celebration Tour

20 Monday - 7:30pm - Royal Concert Hall - Tickets cost £32 - £65 - Limited Availability

Following the end of the iconic Australian soap, Neighbours: The Celebration Tour will hit the roads of the UK.

A host of the show’s cast including: Alan Fletcher and Jackie Woodburne (Karl and Susan Kennedy), Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson), Ryan Moloney (Toadie Rebecchi), Annie Jones (Jane Harris) and April Rose Pengilly (Chloe Brennan) will open up about their time on the show.

Fans of the soap will be able to reminisce on some favourite scenes during the four decades of the soap.

Limited availability is left for the show, so to buy tickets, head to the Royal Concert Hall website.

Unexpected Twist

21 Tuesday - 25 Saturday  - Theatre Royal - Tickets cost £13.50 - £28.50

Unexpected Twist is a family friendly performance of the re-telling of the Charles Dickens classic, Oliver Twist.

Written by children’s author Michael Rose, who is most known for We’re Going On A Bear Hunt, the story combines two stories twisting together.

Shona is the new girl at school who is finding it hard to stay out of trouble, and when given a new phone she begins to suspect there’s something unusual about the boys she’s met.

For tickets to Unexpected Twist, visit the Theatre Royal website.

Darren Hayes

21 Tuesday - 7:30pm - Royal Concert Hall - Tickets cost £27.50 - £57.50 - Limited availability

Darren Hayes is one half of the globally successful Savage Garden and is a multi-award winning songwriter.

He makes his return to the UK for the first time in over a decade as he celebrates 25 years of his band, as well as his solo career.

The Australian born singer had 10 UK Top 40 hits including I Want You, To The Moon and Back and I Knew I Love You.

There is limited availability left for the Darren Hayes performance and tickets can be purchased at the Royal Concert Hall website.

Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice

24 Friday - 25 Saturday  - Royal Concert Hall - Tickets cost £17.50 - £34

Dada Masilo’s The Sacrifice makes its UK premiere after popular demand following her award-winning re-imagining of Giselle in 2019.

Featuring live music on stage, the performance is inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring.

The storytelling is rooted in the healing ritual with the dancers delivering an exhilarating performance, transforming the audience through a journey of emotions.

Tickets for the performances can be found on the Royal Concert Hall website.

Limelight Backstage Tour

25 Saturday - 10:30am - Theatre Royal - Tickets cost £12

The Limelight Backstage Tour gives theatre lovers the chance to take a look at the world behind the curtains of the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall.

Normally hidden to the public, audiences will get to explore behind the scenes and learn how the theatre works and learn all about the history of the buildings.

The tour is led by the amazing storyteller Ezekial Bone, with a tour that is suitable for all ages.

Tickets for the Limelight Backstage Tour visit the Theatre Royal website.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

27 Monday - 1 Saturday - Theatre Royal - Tickets cost £17.50 - £39.50

Direct from their triumphant West End run that saw the show win a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique retelling of Jane Austen’s infamous love story.

The show has been described as “smart laugh out loud funny” by the Daily Telegraph and features a string of pop classics.

Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) will see fights over men, money and microphones in an 1800s party of ruthless matchmaking.

Tickets to the performances of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) can be found on the Theatre Royal website.

Firedance

30 Thursday - 7:30pm - Royal Concert Hall - Tickets cost £32.50 - £46.50

The stars of Strictly Come Dancing Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez will join the cast of Firedance for this super-charged choreography.

Firedance will feature a dance off inspired by productions such as Romeo & Juliet, Moulin Rouge and West Side Story.

Sizzling dance will feature a mix of Latin, Rock and Pop music from a host of artists including Camilla Cabello, Jason Derulo and J.Lo.

Tickets can be purchased on the Royal Concert Hall website.