Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham

04/09/2024

Our Autumn Tour 2024 kicks off in just over a month! We'll be heading to these locations from 10th - 20th October, so if you live nearby we’d absolutely love to see you at a gig!

Just one very special show first, with Lauren MacColl at Findhorn Bay Arts on 22nd September.

Dates and Venues:
22nd September Findhorn Bay ArtsFindhorn Bay Arts
10th October New Continental
11th October Stapleford Granary Arts Centre
12th October Friends of Thimblemill library
13th October Hive Shrewsbury
15th October Anteros Arts Foundation
16th October Rhydycroesau Village Hall
17th October John Wesley's New Room
18th October Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
19th October Horse + Bamboo
20th October The Blue Lamp

Tickets available at salthousemusic.com/gigs

03/09/2024

22/08/2024

✨🎶 Rhymes Against Humanity 🎶✨

Nottingham's smash-hit improvised musical is back! Each show is a completely unique piece of musical theatre, created on the spot from audience suggestions.

With four years of sell-out shows at Leicester Comedy Festival and a “Best Improv Show” nomination, this is a must-see event for comedy lovers.

“Really funny. Totally ad libbed... I don’t know how they do it. Would see them again and absolutely recommend anyone else to.”

📅 Wednesday, 4 Sept 2024
⏰ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM (UTC+01)
📍 Squire PAC

Get ready to be dazzled!

22/08/2024

We can't wait to have The Brothers Gillespie at Squire PAC on Sunday 20 October 2024 🤩
🎟 https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/the-brothers-gillespie/

Autumn Tour Announcement! 🍁🔥💫

Hello friends, we are turning our minds now to our next musical adventures, riding out into many distant places of Albion in what will probably be our busiest month of gigs to date. What makes this tour so especially exciting for us is that we have the inestimable blessing of being joined on tour for several weeks in October by our beautiful friend, the wonderful musician Jesse Thom. A dear soul companion from the far West of Canada who is coming back to the old country for a season. He will be opening some of the concerts for us and he'll join us for some songs too.
Times are a little unpredictable in the world of grassroots live music venues at this time and we would be very grateful for any help spreading the word you may be able to offer. Please feel free to share with friends, family and colleagues who you think may enjoy our music. This makes all the difference. Also if you'd like to come to a concert please consider getting tickets in advance (I know not everyone can) as this really helps too. Musicians, promoters and venues like commitment!
Hope to see you along the road,
Love James

Tickets from https://thebrothersgillespie.com/shows

02/08/2024

🎶 NEW ON SALE: Patryk Frac & Miguel Suay - In Recital 🎶

Join us on Friday 28 February 2025 at 7:30PM for an unforgettable evening with Patryk Frąc (piano) and Miguel Suay (violin), graduates of the Royal College of Music in London. Starting as a small project in 2018, they quickly became a dynamic duet with a diverse repertoire, including Spanish, Polish, jazz, and original compositions. They’ve impressed many distinguished musicians, such as Kathron Sturrock, Leonid Kerbel, Aitzol Iturriagagoitia, and Sergey Teslya.

All music lovers are warmly invited to this world-class recital. Don't miss out!

🎟 Get your tickets now: https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/patryk-frac-miguel-suay-in-recital/

01/08/2024

🍂 SALT HOUSE AUTUMN TOUR 2024 🍂

We’re really excited to be heading out to these lovely venues for our October Tour - but first, join us on the 22nd September for a very special one, as it’s Lauren MacColl's last gig with Salt House.

🗓 Dates:
* 22nd September Findhorn Bay Arts (Last gig with Lauren)
* 10th October New Continental
* 11th October Stapleford Granary Arts Centre
* 12th October Friends of Thimblemill library
* 13th October Hive Shrewsbury
* 15th October Anteros Arts Foundation
* 16th October Rhydycroesau Village Hall
* 17th October John Wesley's New Room
* 18th October Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
* 19th October Horse + Bamboo
* 20th October The Blue Lamp

Tickets on sale now, get yours through the link below. See you on the road!
https://www.salthousemusic.com/gigs

📸 Howler Monkey

29/07/2024

Calling all East Midlands Creatives! We're thrilled to partner with Sophie Jane Corner for a new networking event, "It's Nott-working". Come and join us for an evening of organic networking, building new connections and reconnecting with previous ones. A night full of fun and celebrations of the East Midlands creatives that make Nottingham a brilliant creative space.

To find out more or book tickets visit:
https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/its-nott-working/

25/07/2024

My favourite, from the wings photo, of Stand in the Spotlight 2024.

Performed by Spotlight Theatre
Theatre Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
Lighting by Tom Mowat

19/07/2024

Hope everyone is enjoying the News Quiz tonight! Recorded in front of a jam packed audience in our main house last night. Catch up on if you miss us 🙌

[photo credit: Scott Bennett Comedian]

15/07/2024

There will be a number of Workshop Sessions taking place during the Nottinghamshire Network of u3as’ Conference at the 𝙎𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙨 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚 at the Nottingham Girls’ High School, Arboretum Street, Nottingham NG1 4JB on 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

First up we feature 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗺, who will be delivering two Creative Writing Sessions during the day :-

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝟭 : 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
Lots of people want to write about their life – and they can! This workshop helps you to think about incidents in your life and to write about them in vivid and interesting ways. We will use mind maps, speed writing and other techniques to get you going, Then we will develop the writing by using description of setting and dialogue. You don’t need any prior writing experience to do this workshop. Come and enjoy.

𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝟮 : 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝗲𝗺
Many people are afraid of poetry – but you don’t have to be. This workshop will show you how to write a free verse poem from scratch. Free verse doesn’t rhyme or have a metre (a regular rhythm). You will learn how write down your thoughts and hone your writing into a poem.

Michael has been teaching creative writing to adults since he retired and did a creative writing degree at Nottingham University. Before that he was an English teacher in state secondary schools. What he loves about creative writing is the shared enjoyment people get from the classes – reading and discussing each others’ writing and trying out their own ideas.

Book your place to take part in these and other workshop sessions at the conference by going to : https://www.trybooking.com/uk/DOTV and ordering your ticket.

Admission costs £30 (+ online booking fee) and includes refreshments during the day, and a buffet lunch supplied by Delilah’s Cafe.

Please note this event is for u3a members only

Find out more about the u3a Nottinghamshire Network at : https://nottsnetworkofu3as.weebly.com

12/07/2024

Join us for Brazilian Cultural Centre's Orijá - Dance Show and immerse yourself in the vibrant performance! Discover the daily influences of the African diaspora in Brazil through the lens of the Yoruba people and the Orishas.

📅 Saturday 20 July 2024 at 6PM
📍 Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
🎟️ Tickets: £6.00

To Book: https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/ori-ja/

10/07/2024

Looking for a family activity in Nottingham this Sunday? Join us for an enchanting afternoon with MishMash Productions at the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival! 🌟🎶

After last year's fabulous performances, we're excited to welcome back the MishMash Ensemble for a magical musical journey designed for 7 to 11-year-olds and their families. 🎺🎷

🗓️ Sunday14 July 2024
⏰ 1:30pm and 3:30pm (40-minute performance, no interval)
📍 Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
🎟️ £7.50
Book Now: https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/nottingham-chamber-music-festival-2024/

10/07/2024

03/07/2024

EAST MIDLANDS CHOIRS / VOCAL GROUPS / ACAPPELLA SINGERS & LOVERS OF HARMONY! Craig McLeish & I are leading a jam-packed day of:

* ACAPPELLA HARMONY SINGING
* TAUGHT BY EAR (no need to read music)
* for SATB voices with some experience of acappella
* 10am-4pm (bring your own lunch for break times)
* at the STUNNING Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
* LEARN (new acappella songs & warmups with us)
* MEET (other like-minded harmony singers/ choirs)
* PERFORM onstage for professional feedback / advice.

You can come as an individual or as a group
(get in touch for discounted rate for choirs bringing 10 or more singers.)
Tickets at https://www.wegottickets.com/event/626133 OVER 18s ONLY.

THIS IS GONNA BE AN AWESOMELY FUN DAY! 🥳🎶

14/06/2024

🎶🌟 Bring your family to an enchanting afternoon with MishMash Productions at the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival 🌟🎶

Following last year’s fabulous performances, we're thrilled to welcome back MishMash Ensemble for a musical journey designed for 7 to 11-year-olds and their families. 🎺🎷

🗓️ When: Sunday 14 July 2024
⏰ Time: 1:30pm and 3:30pm (40-minute performance, no interval)
📍 Where: Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
🎟️ Tickets: £7.50
https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/nottingham-chamber-music-festival-2024/

Join us for a fun and engaging experience that the whole family will love. Book your tickets now and make unforgettable musical memories together! 🌟✨

12/06/2024

🌟 Testimonials from Open Space Theatre students last year 🌟

After last year's success, Open Space Theatre School is back to unlock your child’s creativity! Join us for a week of fun and growth, where kids aged 8-12 can explore their own ideas and shine on stage.

🎭 What We Offer:
Stagecraft: scenic design, sound, lighting, costumes & makeup
Physical theatre, voice projection & improvisation
Professional-grade facilities at The Squire Performing Arts Centre

🗓️ When:
Monday 5th – Friday 9th August 2024
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Registration opens at 8:30 AM)

👨‍🏫 Delivered By:
Professional actor, director, and teacher David Purveur

💰 Price:
£160 per child (10% sibling discount available with code Sibling10)

🎟 Book:
https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/open-space-theatre-school-summer/

Give your child the gift of confidence and creativity. Book now and watch them discover the drama within!

11/06/2024

📅 Mark your calendars for Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 7:00PM! Join us for 'Borne Out with Whalebone', an Elizabethan dressing demonstration with the talented Ninya Mikhaila.

👗 In this dressing demonstration historical costumier Ninya Mikhaila will show how a lady’s outfit was achieved using reconstructed garments, from the underwear out, through the complex layers of dress stiffened with boning and canvas.

📍 Book your spot now!
https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/borne-out-with-whalebone/

11/06/2024

For 2024 the group features a mix of fabulous woodwind and brass musicians who warmly invite you to join them on a delightful, interactive musical journey, designed for 7 to 11-year-olds and their families/schools.

This performance is approximately 40 minutes with no interval.

MishMash
Callum Davis – Tuba
Michaias Berlouis – Bass Trombone
Samantha Atkinson – Saxophone
Paynor Tsate - Saxophone

Tickets: £7.50 General admission
When: 1:30pm and 3:30pm. This performance lasts approximately 40 minutes without interval.
Where: Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham
Accessibility: This venue is wheelchair accessible.

Book now at: https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/nottingham-chamber-music-festival-2024/

07/06/2024

Do you love free coffee? ☕ How about amazing school dinners? 🍝 And a fantastic pension scheme? 🤩

If so, you're in luck - we're hiring a Senior Theatre Technician!

Join the Squire Performing Arts Centre and our amazing team in Nottingham. We're looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Theatre Technician to support our technical operations and engage with our vibrant arts community.

Closing Date: 19th June 2024

Check out the job description and apply now through the GDST Vacancies link below. Be part of our exciting journey!
https://www.gdst.net/careers/vacancies/

07/06/2024

🌹 Beauty and the Beast tickets on sale now 🌹

We've been hard at work rehearsing the last few weeks and things are already looking great. There's gonna be so much talent on stage with this one you won't want to miss it so be our guest and grab your tickets now!

🗓️ Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September
📍
🎟️ https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/beauty-and-the-beast/

04/06/2024

Events Diary Busk n’ BrewSunday, 30th June 2024 Festival Pre-Launch: “Busk n’ Brew” 12pm – 2pm It’s our first ever “Busk n’ Brew” pop-up chamber music event at Blend Cafe in Nottingham Contemporary! For this Festival pre-launch, enjoy a relaxing afternoon of music performed by stud...

31/05/2024

🚨 MURDER: STAGED - LIVE is coming to Squire Performing Arts Centre, Nottingham on Friday, 15th November 🚨

DON'T MISS OUT - BOOK EARLY 🎫 : https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/murderstaged/

🩸 Following the success of Crime Viral's sell-out UK serial killer tour - research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time - MURDER:STAGED.

🩸 Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test on the night to find out!

🩸 The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – one that is forensically aware and is out to mislead an investigation. This evening will explore the lies embedded in crime scenes and share the expertise from those who dig deep for the truth. You will investigate the five types of stagers: The Planner, The Creator, The Cleaner, The Concealer, The Inflictor.

🩸 Featuring forensics, reconstructed real-life crime scene walk-throughs and a deep dive into cases that have not been seen on stage live before. This is an unmissable evening for any true crime fan.

23/05/2024

📅 Join us on Tuesday 9 July 2024 at 7:00PM for Borne Out with Whalebone, an Elizabethan dressing demonstration with Ninya Mikhaila!

👗 Discover the iconic look of Queen Elizabeth I and her courtiers, featuring narrow waists, wide petticoats, large sleeves, and elaborate ruffs. Ninya will showcase the intricate layers and reconstructed garments that achieved this iconic style. Don't miss this fascinating glimpse into 16th-century fashion!

📍 Book your spot now!
https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/borne-out-with-whalebone/

21/05/2024

🎶 Exciting News! 🎶 We're thrilled to announce the return of MishMash Productions Ensemble to the Nottingham Chamber Music Festival! After last year's fantastic performances, they're back with a fabulous mix of woodwind and brass musicians.

Join us for a delightful musical journey specially designed for 7 to 11-year-olds and their families/schools. Don't miss out on this enchanting experience!

📅 Sunday 14 July 2024
⏰ 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM & 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

🎟️ Book your tickets now: squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/nottingham-chamber-music-festival-2024

14/05/2024

...Now that's cool 🥶🙌
You can hear from Kenton Cool himself later on this year as he will be visiting us on Friday 11 October with his new show, K2: The Savage Mountain.
Tickets available: https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/kenton-cool/

Kenton Cool scales 18th time breaking his own record. More: buff.ly/3UxjlKe

10/05/2024

We're beyond excited to share that Sophie, our amazing front of house team member, has been chosen as a New Associate for New Perspectives Theatre Company! Sophie, we couldn't be happier for you! 🤩

Introducing New Associates 2024/25: Sophie Jane Corner

Sophie Jane Corner studied Drama Studies at De Montfort University, Leicester (2015,2018). Since then she has gained credits within; film, theatre, commercial work and voice over with over fifty credits to her name.

Sophie has continued her training with movement workshops notability, Advanced and Masterclass workshops with Frantic Assembly. She is also BADC Member Yoga Teacher Training (200 hrs) and most recently unarmed and rapier training with Kiel O'Shea (BADC accredited).

Her current focus is on physical theatre, being hired by Nottingham Playhouse as a physical theatre / movement specialist and director, and writing poetry under her dedicated social media . Sophie is currently writing and producing her first film 'Hindsight' hoping to release later this year, which combines her specialist skills under one format.

Sophie is a founding member of "Amplify Actors Collective", a group for professional East Midlands actors; running and facilitating weekly workshops for free, in collaboration with Nottingham Playhouse.

“I am so excited to be a New Associate for New Perspectives and really grateful for this opportunity to work with the team and fellow creatives, in such a nourishing space. I can’t wait to see how this will further my personal development and career, whilst learning new skills and meeting and working with fellow New Associates.”

03/05/2024

Is it too early to mention the "C" word? Not when we've got a stellar show lined up that'll have you feeling merry and bright!

🎬 It's a Wonderful Life - Sunday 1 December 2024
Join The Lost Boys as they attempt to produce a live audio-play recording of the 1946 Christmas favourite, It's a Wonderful Life, whilst exploring how the movie journeyed from Hollywood failure to feel-good, festive film success in this new theatrical adaptation.

So mark your calendars, gather your loved ones, and get ready to jingle all the way to Squire PAC! ✨
🎟️ https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/its-a-wonderful-life/

23/04/2024

🏔️ Kenton Cool – K2: The Savage Mountain 🏔️

Join us on Friday 11 October 2024, for an unforgettable evening with Kenton Cool, presented by Speakers from the Edge.

In this new show, Britain’s most successful Himalayan climber, Kenton Cool, takes audiences on a roller-coaster history of one of the world’s most notorious mountains; from tragic early attempts, to the highly controversial Italian first ascent, through to present day commercialisation and his own nail-biting ascent in 2021.

Tickets on sale now! Don't miss this epic adventure!
🎟️ https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/kenton-cool/

20/04/2024

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟

Don't miss out on a legendary evening with Martin Carthy at the Squire Performing Arts Centre on Friday 21 March 2025!

Witness the brilliance of Martin Carthy, recipient of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2014. For over 50 years, Martin Carthy has captivated audiences as one of folk music's greatest innovators. His talent, stage presence, and enduring charm have made him a beloved figure, not just within the folk scene but across musical genres.

🎟️ Book Your Tickets Now:
squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/martin-carthy/

See you there! 🎵✨

19/04/2024

We're so excited to host Good Habits at Squire PAC next month - Thursday 23 May at 7:30pm! 🌟

After being happily stranded in New Zealand during the pandemic, they're back in the UK, ready to share their joyous music with audiences across Europe. 🌍 Don't miss this chance to witness their infectious energy and irresistible charm live! ✨

🎟 https://squirepac.co.uk/whats-on/good-habits/

See you there! 🎉