Bookings will open soon for Shine 2026/2027 Shine is Nottingham Playhouse's community youth theatre network.

This year long programme develops drama, social and life skills, explores a broad range of dramatical techniques and is a whole lot of fun!

2026/27 Term Dates

Autumn 2026 Term Dates: 14th September – 30th November. (except no sessions during Half Term on 19th October and 26th October.)

Spring 2027 Term Dates: 11th January – 22nd March. (except no sessions during Half Term on 15th February.)

Summer 2027 Term Dates: 26th April – 12th July. (except no sessions during Half Term on 31st May and Bank Holiday 3rd May.)

How to Book

Current Shine bookers will have been sent a promocode, allowing you to book online using the Book Now button on this page, or via our Box Office. If you have not received this code, please email shine@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk. Please ignore the date shown on the Book Now page – you will have access to workshops for the entire academic year.

This group is specifically targeted at residents of St Ann’s and those connected to it. To book on please email shine@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk, you may be asked to provide some evidence to show eligibility to join this geographically targeted provision.

Sessions take place at Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre.

Delivery of Shine St Ann’s is made possible with support from Nottinghamshire Police and the Police Crime Commissioner.

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