Adults and Community
From theatre groups to classes and workshops, we offer a wide range of programmes for adults and community groups.
We believe theatre is for everyone and strive to discover and tell the stories of people from all walks of life, across all Nottingham’s brilliant communities.
Whether you’re looking for a creative opportunity for yourself or your group, read on to find out about the programmes we offer.
We’re particularly committed to partnering with charities, community groups and organisations. If you are a leader of a charity or organisation and want to talk to us about working together, please email boxoffice@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk
We ensure our building and sessions are accessible to all participants, removing any barriers to participation. Find out more about Access at Nottingham Playhouse here and please tell us if there is anything further we can do to ensure our sessions are accessible for you.
Current Projects
Encore Play Readers (Morning)
Encore session for ages 50+ A chance to explore some of the greatest plays ever written, in a friendly and sociable group.
Encore Dance Performance
Dance Performance classes focus on taught exercises and repertory, as well as creative and improvised elements, designed to keep bodies and minds active and engaged.
Playhouse Performers Ensemble
For ages 18+ Learn new skills in acting, directing and exploring plays in a fun and supportive environment.
Nottingham Playhouse Choir
Join the Nottingham Playhouse Choir – an informal and enjoyable new group open to everyone who wants to meet up, sing and have fun.
Playhouse Platform
Nottingham Playhouse’s theatre arts company for learning disabled adults and those on the Autism Spectrum.
Streetwise Opera
A series of fun singing workshops to inspire and empower people recovering from homelessness.
Playhouse Art Club
For ages 18+ Everyone is welcome to come along to these new relaxed art sessions which will have a strong focus on drawing.
Nottingham Queer Arts Collective
Our mission is to bring together LGBTQIA+ artists of all disciplines from in and around Nottingham to appreciate, liberate, and support our community and art.
Making It Up: The Improvised Comedy Group – Advanced Skills
This improvised comedy group will teach you how to create theatre out of nothing.
Writer’s Room
We will write together, share our work, talk about the writing process, read other writers and generally have fun.
Space To Create
Space To Create is an 8-week course for learning disabled adults including adults on the autism spectrum.
Encore Play Readers (Afternoon)
Encore session for ages 50+ A chance to explore some of the greatest plays ever written, in a friendly and sociable group.
Trans Drama Ensemble
A workshop for the trans community about learning the basics of acting for theatre.
Speak Easy: The Spoken Word Collective 2024/25
A dynamic youth led open-mic that celebrates the power of creativity through language.
Club Encore Monthly Meets
Club Encore is a group of like-minded individuals who like to learn more about theatre through its world-class productions.
Conversation Cafe Spring 2026
Join us at Nottingham Playhouse for our Conversation Café, where refugees and asylum seekers can come for a free hot drink and a chat.
Creative Cafe Spring 2026
Join us at Nottingham Playhouse for our Creative Café, where refugees and asylum seekers can come for a free creative session with an artist.
Making It Up – Core Skills
This improvised comedy group will teach you how to create theatre out of nothing.
Playhouse Insights
Playhouse Insights is a chance for anyone who loves theatre to get closer to the exciting behind the scenes world of Nottingham Playhouse productions by hearing from the cast and creatives.
Sky Mirror Dance
Sky Mirror Dance is a group of dancers age 50+ who collaborate with choreographers to create pieces to perform in local community settings, provide workshops and classes.
Archived Projects
Trans Drama Ensemble
A workshop for the trans community about learning the basics of acting for theatre.
Playhouse Insights
Playhouse Insights is a chance for anyone who loves theatre to get closer to the exciting behind the scenes world of Nottingham Playhouse productions by hearing from the cast and creatives.