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25 Jul 2024

An Interview with Sally Cookson, Theatre Director of Wonder Boy

Renowned theatre director Sally Cookson has brought Ross Willis' poignant and imaginative play "Wonder Boy" to life, captivating audiences with its unique blend of absurdity and reality. In an exclusive…
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3 Jul 2024

Derby Theatre and Bluebells Dairy Ltd. forge wonderful wonderland partnership this summer

Derby Theatre and Bluebell Dairy Ltd. are delighted with a partnership they have forged that offers visitors to the Theatre’s summer production of Alice in Wonderland the opportunity to enjoy…
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10 Jun 2024

Derby Theatre looks forward to a spectacular upcoming season

Derby Theatre is looking forward to sharing an exciting and eclectic autumn season of productions, festivals and events with their audiences for the second half of 2024…and beyond.
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17 May 2024

Derby Theatre shortlisted for the Charity Awards 2024

Derby Theatre is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector.
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7 May 2024

Departure Lounge 2024

A summer festival of fresh and exciting performance …now in its 12th year!
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13 Apr 2024

Cast and creative team announced for Derby Theatre’s production of Alice in Wonderland this summer

Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for their big family production of Alice in Wonderland this summer, a new version by Nicola Werenowska, on from…
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11 Apr 2024

Deaf actor from BBC’s Silent Witness announced as title role in new production of Alice in Wonderland

Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce Rhiannon May in the title role of the Theatre’s big family production of Alice in Wonderland this summer, a new version by Nicola Werenowska,…
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30 Dec 2023

Derby Theatre 2023 Highlights

2023 has been quite a year for Derby Theatre!
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21 Nov 2023

Derby Theatre awarded £10 million from government Levelling Up Fund

Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a £10m grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) towards the development of the city’s…
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14 Nov 2023

Cast announced for new co-production of Animal Farm

Derby Theatre, Octagon Theatre, Bolton and Hull Truck Theatre are thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for their 2024 co-production of Animal Farm, a compelling re-telling of George…
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7 Nov 2023

Derby Theatre statement re: Richard Swainson (Videographer)

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7 Nov 2023

Derby Theatre announces recipient of Andy Nairn Bursary in Technical Theatre

Derby Theatre is delighted to announce Megan Smith as a recipient of the Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre.
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