Nottingham Playhouse in Inspire Libraries

Supported by funding from Arts Council England, we work in association with Nottingham Playhouse to create interactive theatrical storytelling performances and workshops for early years children and their parents and carers.

What's On: March - July 2025

Magical Missions!

In association with Nottingham Playhouse

Visits 12 Inspire Libraries from 17 - 22 March 2025

Marion walking through the forest, holding a map, surrounded by craft equipment and musical instruments.

This spring children can step into the world of the Magical Major Oak to take part in interactive and playful workshops led by the theatre making team from Nottingham Playhouse.

Using music, movement, pupperty and sensory play, children (and their grown ups) will love the opportunity to explore stories, characters and landscapes.

inspireculture.org.uk/MagicalMissions

The Magical Major Oak: Summer in Bloom

In association with Nottingham Playhouse

Touring 11 Inspire Libraries from 7 - 12 July 2025

Illustrated summer scene with forest animals around a green forest with colourful flowers

Be transported to the legendary land of the Magical Major Oak in this immersive and sensory storytelling experience from Nottingham Playhouse.

Skip through the forest in the summer breeze and join Marian and her friends on an exciting adventure in the forest, guided by the wisdom of the Magical Major Oak.

Featuring inspiring storytelling to spark the imagination and a host of woodland animals to meet, The Magical Major Oak: Summer in Bloom is an enchanting interactive show that’s perfect for children aged 2 - 4.

inspireculture.org.uk/MagicalMajorOak

For children aged 2-4 (siblings welcome too)
Tickets: £2 per person
Booking advised
Running time: 45 minutes
There is no charge for accompanying children aged under 18 months and they do not need a ticket.

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What's On

Arts & Culture

Magical Missions! In association with Nottingham Playhouse

Step into the legendary world of the Magical Major Oak as spring arrives in the forest and join Marion in a playful practical workshop. For children aged 2 - 4 and their grown ups. Visiting 12 Inspire Libraries. 17 - 22 March 2025.

Arts & Culture

The Magical Major Oak: Summer in Bloom

Be transported to the legendary land of the Magical Major Oak in this immersive and multi-sensory storytelling experience from Nottingham Playhouse. For children aged 2 - 4 and their grown ups. Visiting 11 Inspire Libraries. 7 - 12 July2025.