Lace Market Theatre

Audition for Dying For It

Tue 20 Oct

Performances 15-20 February 2027 in the Auditorium Set in Russia – 1920’s All the characters are played heightened, suffering real dilemmas but with a good helping of comic energy. Accents and physicalisation are the key to releasing the essence of our characters and energizing the story. Default accent – northern – Yorkshire/Nottingham. The indefatigable human spirit, despite the poverty and ...

Titus Andronicus

Mon 26 Oct to Sat 31 Oct

by William Shakespeare An empire in turmoil; a horrific crime unpunished; a bloody, merciless revenge. Returning to Rome after ten years of battle, having lost twenty-one of his sons to achieve victory over the Goths, Roman general Titus Andronicus is ill-equipped to deal with the treacherous political atmosphere of an empire teetering on the edge of decline. His decision to sacrifice his de...

November 2026

Thu 12 Nov

Hazel Salisbury : ‘Shakespeare’s Playhouses’ , a talk on the changing theatre in Shakespeare’s time: from circular theatres (Globe, Rose ) to the development of indoor theatres (Blackfriars) and the new opportunities for authors and performers that came along. The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the wa...

Agnes of God

Mon 16 Nov to Sat 21 Nov

by John Pielmeier Psychology and religion intertwine in this moving moral drama that touches on how past traumas can affect present beliefs. When Agnes is found with a dead newborn in her room and no answers as to what happened, a psychiatrist is sent to assess her mental competency to stand trial for the child’s murder. The Mother Superior of the convent where the body was found stands i...

Audition for The Trial

Tue 24 Nov

Performances 12-17 April 2027 in the Auditorium N.B. Rehearsals won’t start immediately Directed by Jae Marriott Production Style & Concept This production embraces Berkoff’s signature highly physical, nonnaturalistic style. Expect bold movement, ensemble precision, exaggerated characterisation, and stylised vocal work. The world of The Trial is deliberately distorted and surreal. Josep...

Funny Money

Mon 7 Dec to Sat 12 Dec

by Ray Cooney Henry Perkins has had a very interesting day. He went to work, came home, and somewhere in between managed to acquire a briefcase stuffed with somebody else's money. Perfectly reasonable things happen after that. Dinner is served, guests arrive, and absolutely nothing spirals catastrophically out of control. Funny Money is Ray Cooney at his most devious: a masterclass in co...

December 2026

Thu 17 Dec

Celebrate the season with our Christmas get together. Contributions of your favourite readings, mini-performances, a song or entertain us with your musical skills etc… Send details to Cynthia ( no longer than 5 minutes, please!) Entertain and enjoy! The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! A...

Open Day 2

Sat 2 Jan

Why not come along to one of our Open Evenings to take a tour, hear more about the theatre and how you can get involved, and ask any questions! For more information, contact the Open Evenings Coordinator here .

Audition for The Birthday Party

Tue 5 Jan

Performances 3-8 May 2027 in the Studio

Butterflies Are Free

Mon 11 Jan to Sat 16 Jan

by Leonard Gershe Don is an aspiring musician. He’s moved out of his mother’s place and she’s not happy about it. She simply worries about Don living independently, him being blind and all. Jill has just moved into the flat next door. She’s kooky, confident and very attracted to Don. A hilarious story of young love, determination and understanding, with a bittersweet twist in between all the...

Audition for Dying For It

Tue 20 Oct

Audition for The Trial

Tue 24 Nov

Audition for The Birthday Party

Tue 5 Jan

Performances 3-8 May 2027 in the Studio

Audition for Blithe Spirit

Tue 2 Feb

Performances 24-29 May 2027 in the Auditorium

Audition for The Children

Tue 2 Mar

Performances 21-26 June 2027 in the Auditorium

Audition for London Assurance

Tue 23 Mar

Performances 19-24 July 2027 in the Auditorium London Assurance is a comedy of manners. It was written in 1841, but you could easily mistake it for a 17th century Restoration comedy, and that is how I propose to play it. It is an actors’ play - high comedy, just occasionally on the edge of farce without actually tipping over. The two leading characters, Sir Harcourt Courtly and Lady Gay Span...

Open Day 2

Sat 2 Jan

Open Day 3

Sat 15 May

November 2026

Thu 12 Nov

December 2026

Thu 17 Dec

January 2027

Thu 14 Jan

Play reading : suggestions/offers, please. The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. Contact Cynthia Marsh here .

February 2027

Thu 11 Feb

Ninya Mikhaila , historical costumier, returns with a presentation of her work for the film about Richard III, The Lost King (2022). The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. Contact Cynthia Marsh here .

March 2027

Thu 18 Mar

A tour of the University of Nottingham’s Drama Archive, and a workshop with Nicola White. Meet at Manuscripts and Special Collections, University of Nottingham, Kings Meadow Campus. The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. Contact Cynthia Marsh here .

April 2027

Thu 22 Apr

(Speaker. Awaiting response) The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. Contact Cynthia Marsh here .

May 2027

Thu 20 May

Play reading (Suggestions/offers, please) The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. Contact Cynthia Marsh here .

June 2027

Thu 17 Jun

Andrew Smart, ‘From the Theatres to the Stars’: The Theatre Royal, Nottingham Playhouse and the Empire (Andrew had an accident last year and was unable to give his talk. He hopes to be fully recovered by next summer.) The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. C...

July 2027

Thu 15 Jul

Our review of the year. The bar is open from 12. Please bring your sandwich lunch. Events/talks etc usually begin about 12.15 and finish around 1.30, bar the washing up! All members of LMT are welcome. Contact Cynthia Marsh here .

"The quality cast put on a show that you would expect to see in the West End"

Private Lives, 2025

"Wonderful little theatre with talented actors,directors and support staff"

"Brilliantly acted, better than some performances that I have seen at the Theatre Royal"

Alys Always, 2025

"Every performance I’ve seen here is outstanding."

"Super venue, Nottingham's secret theatre! Loved the behind the scenes tour we did"

"You can see real art happening here. Good choice of plays, passionate ‘amateur’ actors that surprise you, and a unique experience overall."

"Lovely small theatre. I saw The Elephant Man tonight and it was great."

"Very professional and a great little venue. Will definitely return now we've found it!!"

"I've been a volunteer here for two years now and loved it from the start. There is always something to do here, even if you aren't an actor or have any experience."

Audition for Dying For It

Tue 20 Oct

Titus Andronicus

Mon 26 Oct to Sat 31 Oct

November 2026

Thu 12 Nov

Agnes of God

Mon 16 Nov to Sat 21 Nov

Audition for The Trial

Tue 24 Nov

Funny Money

Mon 7 Dec to Sat 12 Dec

December 2026

Thu 17 Dec

Open Day 2

Sat 2 Jan

Audition for The Birthday Party

Tue 5 Jan

Butterflies Are Free

Mon 11 Jan to Sat 16 Jan

Audition for Dying For It

Tue 20 Oct

What's On

Event Key:

Audition for Dying For It

Tue 20 Oct

Audition for The Trial

Tue 24 Nov

Audition for The Birthday Party

Tue 5 Jan

Audition for Blithe Spirit

Tue 2 Feb

Audition for The Children

Tue 2 Mar

Audition for London Assurance

Tue 23 Mar

Open Day 2

Sat 2 Jan

Open Day 3

Sat 15 May

November 2026

Thu 12 Nov

December 2026

Thu 17 Dec

January 2027

Thu 14 Jan

February 2027

Thu 11 Feb

March 2027

Thu 18 Mar

April 2027

Thu 22 Apr

May 2027

Thu 20 May

June 2027

Thu 17 Jun

July 2027

Thu 15 Jul

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