Arts & Culture
Nottingham Playhouse presents: The Little Mermaid
Dive into a world of magic and music with our adventurous mermaid and her sea creature friends.
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Supported by funding from Arts Council England, Inspire works with The Spark Arts for Children and other partners to provide fun and imaginative theatre for children and families.
Worksop Library Saturday 24 January 2026
An underwater adventure awaits!
Dive into a world of magic and music with our adventurous mermaid and her sea creature friends.
The little mermaid dreams of a life on the land but finds herself out of her depth when her dreams finally come true.
Nottingham Playhouse’s brand-new version of a family favourite is the perfect introduction to live theatre and a fin-tastically fun treat!
Specially created for children aged 3-8 and their grown-ups.
Touring Inspire Libraries Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19 February 2026
Take flight with Last Unicorn Airways!
Join two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story. Among them is The Flying Trunk, a spellbinding Arabian Nights-inspired tale of a daring storyteller and his enchanted flying suitcase, adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tale.
The show uses playful storytelling to remind us to see everyday life as an adventure and to cherish our world and each other - perfect for families and children, including those with complex needs and disabilities.
Stick around after the show for an immersive, hands-on sensory experience!
For children aged 4-9 and their grown-ups.
Photo Credit: Wild Child Photographer
Touring Inspire Libraries Tuesday 31 March - Thursday 2 April 2026
A sleepy, sheepy show for babies and toddlers (and very tired grown ups)
Two sheep think they know everything about sleep.
They’re experts in the field.
But tonight they’re wide awake.
Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. A touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play.
For 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups.
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Arts & Culture
Dive into a world of magic and music with our adventurous mermaid and her sea creature friends.
Arts & Culture
Join two playful baggage handlers as they unpack a globe-trotting adventure from a magical final flight, where every suitcase tells a story.
Arts & Culture
Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake.