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About Nottingham Playhouse

Welcome to Nottingham Playhouse, a historic Grade II* listed producing theatre opening its doors in 1963 and located in the heart of Nottingham city centre. With multiple spaces including the Main Stage, Neville Studio, Ustinov Room, and the Company Bar, the Playhouse offers a diverse program of drama, new writing, and touring productions. Whether you’re planning a night of immersive theatre or a staged classic, we’ve got you covered with clear seating information, dependable access, and nearby lodging and dining to fit your plans.

Plan ahead for your visit with practical details on seating, parking, transport, and nearby hotels and restaurants. We’ve gathered trusted, up-to-date information to help you secure your seats smoothly and enjoy a hassle-free night out in Nottingham.

Seating and accessibility — The Main Auditorium at Nottingham Playhouse is a two-level space with the section you want and the section you want seating. Availability and seating options are shown on the Seating and Prices page. The main auditorium capacity is listed on the venue’s Main Stage page, with sources noting around 750–760 seats. If you have accessibility needs, there are limited Blue Badge parking spaces, and the venue is designed to accommodate a range of accessibility requirements across its spaces.

Parking — Limited Blue Badge parking is available on North Circus Street and East Circus Street. Additional on-street Pay & Display parking surrounds the area, along with nearby NCP car parks for longer visits.

Transit — Nottingham Playhouse sits in Nottingham city centre, about a 5–10 minute walk from Old Market Square bus stops and roughly 15 minutes on foot from Victoria Bus Station. The nearest NET tram stops are Old Market Square and Royal Centre, and Nottingham railway station is about a 15 minute walk away. If you’re coming from further afield, consider public transit options to keep things simple on show night.

Nearby hotels & dining — For convenient overnight stays, Garner Hotel Nottingham City Centre (17-31 Wollaton Street, NG1 5FW) and Park Plaza Nottingham (41 Maid Marian Way, NG1 6GD) are within easy reach of the Playhouse. We highlight affiliate partners for trusted lodging and dining options nearby to help you secure comfortable stays and great pre- or post-show meals.

Notable moments — Nottingham Playhouse has hosted acclaimed productions and has been recognised for its contributions to regional theatre, reflecting its role as a vibrant centre for theatre in the Midlands.

About the venue — The building, designed by Peter Moro, opened in 1963 and remains an active producing theatre. It remains an essential part of Nottingham’s cultural fabric, offering a mix of productions and intimate, engaging experiences.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: Main auditorium listed as 760 seats (Stalls 500, Circle 260) per the venue’s Main Stage page; seating page cites 750 seats for the main auditorium in other sections (discrepancy across pages).
  • Address: Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF, United Kingdom.
  • Venue type: Producing theatre in Nottingham city centre, with multiple spaces (Main Stage, Neville Studio, Ustinov Room, Company Bar).
  • Seating/chart: Main auditorium is two levels (stalls and circle); public seating map/diagram not published as a single chart, with seat banding/pricing available on the Seating and Prices page.
  • Parking: Limited Blue Badge parking on North Circus Street and East Circus Street; other on-street Pay & Display parking and nearby NCP car parks.
  • Transit: 5–10 minute walk from Old Market Square bus stops; 15 minute walk from Victoria Bus Station; nearest NET tram stops (Old Market Square, Royal Centre); 15 minute walk from Nottingham railway station.
  • Nearby hotels: Garner Hotel Nottingham City Centre (17-31 Wollaton Street, NG1 5FW) and Park Plaza Nottingham (41 Maid Marian Way, NG1 6GD) are within easy reach of the Playhouse.
  • Notable events hosted: The Beekeeper of Aleppo (stage adaptation) at Nottingham Playhouse; in 2019 The Stage named it Regional Theatre of the Year.
  • Renamed/demolition note: The venue remains active as Nottingham Playhouse; the building is a Grade II* listed structure designed by Peter Moro and opened in 1963.