Explore the exciting worlds of classic and contemporary theatre in Nonsuch Studios’ Theatre Book Club.
Script Reading with Nonsuch Studios brings to life the world of plays, the characters and plot, the people who wrote them and the world in which they were written. Through vibrant debate, chat and discussion we bring like-minded individuals together to explore the exciting world of classic and contemporary theatre.
Script Readers look at a range of plays, old and new, asking questions, exploring themes and learning about the social and historical contexts of the drama.
What did the playwright want to express? Were they successful? What style did they use to convey their message? Do they still resonate with us today? The list is endless, but our aim remains the same, to create an open and inclusive space to read a play and voice our thoughts.
You’ll get the chance to read plays, test out scenes and discuss the action in friendly weekly sessions that will chart theatre through the ages, featuring the classic plays you know and the exciting ones you might not!
Each month, Script Readers have a new theme and read plays in that theme, guided by our fantastic facilitator Spencer Mitchell.
Dates & Times
The group meet at 10am at the Nottingham Central Library Cafe
Every Thursdays 10.30am – 12.30pm (unless stated otherwise)
Sessions take place at Nottingham Central Library meeting room on the First Floor. There is lift access in the Library.
Interested in joining Script Reading? Click here to register for a FREE TRIAL SESSION.
Spencer trained as an actor at Bath Spa University before focusing on playwriting. His work has been performed by both community and professional groups, and ranges from touring ‘whodunits’ to Charles Dickens adaptations. A passionate Pantomimist, Spencer has won PAL’s Best Script for two consecutive years.
Upcoming Schedule & Themes
JULY PLAYS 🎭
Thursday 10 July- One Act Play -Touched by Reni Sarma
Thursday 17 July - One Act Play -Polar Bears By Mark Haddon
Thursday 24 July - Full Length Play -Mrs Warren’s Profession. Shaw & his plays Unpleasant 1
Thursday 31st July- Full Length Play- Mrs Warren’s Profession. Shaw & his plays Unpleasant 2
AUGUST PLAYS 🎭
Thursday 7 August- One Act Play- Shoot, Get Treasure, Repeat by Mark Ravenhill
Thursday 14 August- Full Length Play-Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure 1
Thursday 21 August- Full Length Play- Shakespeare Measure for Measure 2
Thursday 28 August- Full Length Pay- Tabloid photo’s by Ravenhill
SEPTEMBER
We are taking a 2-week break in early September and returning in the new term on Thursday 18 September. There will be no script readers on September 4 or September 11
Script Reading runs throughout the year on a weekly basis. Plays are looked at over a number of weeks (depending on their length) across a broad range of repertoire. It is now pay what you can with a suggested price of £12, and an available price of £7.50.
