Featuring the powerful sounds of Derwent Brass, Welfare promises to be a profound and captivating journey through the history of the Derbyshire Miners’ Holiday Camp in Skegness.
About the Show:
Welfare invites audiences to unite as miners, holidaymakers, strikers, and bingo hall players come together in a tale of refuge, hope, and joy. Derby Theatre will be transformed into the historic site of the Derbyshire Miners’ Holiday Camp, a place where miners and their families went to convalesce and later to holiday. This pioneering holiday camp was a beacon of community spirit and resilience, reflecting the highs and lows of history.
The play follows a family across generations, exploring the profound impact of time and change on individuals and communities alike. Through brass bands, rousing speeches, engaging entertainment, and vibrant bingo games, Welfare captures the essence of a unique cultural heritage.
Stage Seat Details
Seating Arrangement
Enjoy traditional bar-style seats with backs, ensuring comfort as you watch the performance unfold around you. Being on stage, you will be visible to the audience, adding a unique dimension to your theatre experience.
Accessibility
We are committed to making our performances accessible to all. There are two spaces available for wheelchair users, each with a companion seat.
Please contact our box office team to arrange these accommodations.
Refreshments
On the night of the performance, you will have the opportunity to choose from a selection of drinks and snacks. Options include:
- Drinks: Half pint, 175ml wine, or a soft drink/still water.
- Snacks: Sealed packs of pork scratchings, olives, crisps, Bombay mix, or ice cream.
You can enjoy your selected refreshments in your seat, just as other audience members do.
During the Performance
If you need to leave your seat during the show, please be aware that you may be reseated in the auditorium and may not return to your stage seat.
Shared Tables
Your table may be shared with other audience members, enhancing the communal atmosphere of the experience.
Photography
Please note that official photography may take place during the performance, and you may be featured in our marketing materials.