Open Evenings

Performances 7-12 September 2026 in the Studio The story of the feud between two practically over-the-hill Hollywood icons during the making of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane in 1962 CAST Bette Davies – playing age 54. Acerbic, brittle difficult, professional and at a low point with a number of not so successful role in the 50s. Recently divorced. Looking for a comeback so willing to go h...

Performances 28 September-3 October 2026 in the Auditorium I’m excited to announce auditions for X, a bold and atmospheric play by Alistair McDowall. This production will be actor-led at its core. I’m particularly interested in working collaboratively with the cast to build the relationships that drive the piece. We’ll be developing authentic, dynamic connections that feel lived-in and immed...

Performances 26-31 October 2026 in the Auditorium Titus Andronicus has a reputation for being unnecessarily gory, and this has contributed to the play being viewed as a lesser work in Shakespeare's canon. While it is true to say that some of the violence is quite extreme, the writing is arguably as powerful and moving as any of Shakespeare's other great tragedies, and there are some terrific pa...

Performances 16-21 November 2026 in the Studio About The Play A naive, novice nun (Agnes) is found with a dead newborn in her room. Dr Livingstone (a psychiatrist) is sent to assess Agnes’ mental competency to stand trial for the child’s murder. The Mother Superior is protective of Agnes and clashes with the Doctor during her investigation, which also looks into Agnes’ childhood. The play loo...

Performances 7-12 December 2026 in the Auditorium Brief : Henry has acquired a briefcase that’s not his. It also happens to have a LOT of money inside. What follows is a superb farce that accelerates and spirals with delightful comedic pacing. This is going to be done very much like a sitcom taped in front of a live studio audience, only all in one take! The timing, pacing, and physical comedy ...

Performances 11-16 January 2027 in the Auditorium

You can read all about the Lace Market Youth Theatre here . Auditions for the Youth Theatre will be held between 10.30 – 12.30 on Saturday, 19th and 26th September 2026 assembling in the bar area at the theatre.

Performances 25-30 January 2027 in the Studio

Performances 15-20 February 2027 in the Auditorium

Performances 12-17 April 2027 in the Auditorium

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 .

We're inviting members and their guests to join us in a quiz night. Tickets are £1 to members and their guests. Team sizes will be limited to 4.

Graham Woodward, Chairman of Nottingham Civic Society, is returning to present us his slide-illustrated historical tour of the Lace Market Area of Nottingham. 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 .

Annual Review of the year and plans for the season 26-27, intermixed with your own performative presentations! 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 .