A leap of faith…

At Nottingham Playhouse, we believe theatre has the power to change lives. Voted UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre 2023, our bold productions and wide-reaching participation programmes create transformative experiences that reflect the diverse voices of our city.

But today, we need your help.

In a climate of funding cuts, it’s our participation work that is most at risk, in particular Shine. Shine provides free weekly theatre in over 12 locations across Nottinghamshire including Aspley, Mansfield, Sherwood, Bilborough, Portland, Sneinton and even QMC where we bring children creative fun on their wards.

Through confidence-building workshops and performances, it inspires the next generation and open doors to creative futures.

‘I think Shine is incredibly important. Being part of the pantomime always brings me closer to families and young people and makes me aware of how important theatre and the arts are to the young people of Nottinghamshire’ John Elkington (Nottingham Playhouse Panto Dame)

On 24 May, sponsored by Skydive Langar, our brave volunteers jumped out of a plane from 15,000 feet in support of this work. The intrepid team was made up of staff members from all departments as well as our Artistic Director Adam Penford and everybody’s favourite panto Dame John Elkington.

Fully dressed in his finest outfit, including wig - here's John on his way up....

And on his way out....

On his way down...

And finally landing safe and sound!

Please reward their bravery - without your help this essential work is in jeopardy when it has never been more needed. Your donation, whatever the amount, will ensure programmes like Shine can continue, and support our mission to create lasting and life-changing experiences for all members of our community through theatre.

Find out more about Shine here