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4 Mar 2021

Young people from Bemrose School create rap music video in response to Alex Wheatle’s Crongton Knights

Watch documentary film on the process of 'Reimagine' project with the Apple Tree unit of Bemrose School
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25 Feb 2021

New documentary showcases the Derby school that stayed open during first national lockdown

Our Community and Learning Associate Tom Craig alongside Firs Primary School team provide teaching provision for the children of key workers.
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25 Feb 2021

Spotlight On Abbey Hub: Interview with Tom Craig on the Reimagine project

Meet Tom Craig, Community and Learning Associate
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12 Jan 2021

Alex Wheatle’s Home Girl to be adapted into stage production through collaboration with care-experienced young people

Alex Wheatle MBE is an award-winning author who won the Guardian Children’s Book Award in 2016 (for Crongton Knights) and Home Girl, one of the Crongton series novels, is fast-paced…
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25 Nov 2020

University of Derby wins Guardian University Award for #ThisIsDerby

The award-winning project brings cultural education and events to the city’s young people with the aim of developing their ‘Essential Life Skills’, including confidence, communication and teamwork.
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26 Sep 2020

Everything you need to know about Derby Rises and how to watch

Join us on Facebook Live to watch Derby Rises and celebrate the city's emergence from quarantine and easing out of lockdown. Here's everything you need to know...
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8 Sep 2020

The Importance of Community & Co-Creation – Interview with Derby Rises’ Lead Artist Leo Kay (Part 2)

In this second part of a two part interview, Derby Rises' lead artist Leo Kay discusses the importance of community projects in the theatre industry.
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8 Sep 2020

The Bakery of Slow Ideas – Interview with Derby Rises’ Lead Artist Leo Kay (Part 1)

On Sunday 27 September, Derby Theatre will host its first event at the Theatre since March as part of the community project, Derby Rises.
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1 Sep 2020

Sarah Brigham gives an overview of Derby Rises

Artistic Director and CEO of Derby Theatre, Sarah Brigham gives a taste of what to expect from our freshly announced community co-creation project, Derby Rises.
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15 Jun 2020

Devising the Future Open Conversation – Follow Up Statement

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6 Apr 2020

Fun Theatre Facts

We can't wait to welcome audiences back into our main auditorium. In the meantime, freshen up on these theatre facts and see how many you already knew!
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30 Mar 2020

A Pirate’s Life For Me!

Our pirate-filled production of Treasure Island  may be cancelled but the pirate ship will sail again! In the meantime, find out some fun facts about what life was actually like as…
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Summer Hours Update

Our opening hours will vary over the summer. Please check Google or our social media channels for the most up-to-date information.