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A Christmas Carol

Fri 22 Nov, 2024 - Sat 4 Jan, 2025

A thrilling new version by Mike Kenny of the Charles Dickens classic and much-loved story.

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Chicken Licken

Thu 5 Dec, 2024 - Sat 4 Jan, 2025

Hiccup Theatre, in collaboration with Derby Theatre and Polka Theatre will bring audiences age 3+, and their families and friends, yet another festive treat for Christmas 2024, Chicken Licken.

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Of Mice and Men

Thu 6 Feb - Sat 1 Mar, 2025

A gripping tale of friendship and hope.

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Plus One

Sessions take place throughout the year

Access to free tickets, creative experiences and mentoring for looked after young people, care leavers, and their families.

Youth Theatre

Weekly sessions per term

Aged 8-19? Interested in creating and making theatre? Come and learn new skills and techniques in acting and performance in…

Matinee Meet-ups

Sessions take place throughout the year

Are you a fan of matinees and looking to connect with like-minded individuals to enhance your theatre experience? Perhaps you're…

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For Everyone

We want to be a theatre for everyone, creating shows that tell your stories. And we’re much more than one building: we bring many of our events to you.

For Artists

We understand that emerging artists need cash, space and support to create great work. Our artist development opportunities help theatre makers break into the business.

For Children and Young People

You can make us your doorway into the wonderful world of theatre. Join our groups to develop your skills.

For Schools & Colleges

Groups from early years to further education are invited to make our theatre their classroom. Fuelled by professional theatre makers and backstage magic, we make texts come to life.

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Theatre critic Lyn Gardner

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“Few theatres are as sure of their civic purpose as Derby Theatre… it has signposted the way for others in creating a theatre that is genuinely connected, local and networked.”
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Latest news

In Good Company (IGC) secures another year of vital Arts Council funding to support artists

IGC has been awarded a grant of £99,999 from Arts Council England to enable the organisation to continue to invest in, develop and platform Midlands artists.

WELFARE Rehearsal room WEEK 1 blog from Assistant Director, Laura Ryder

WELFARE is epic. Absolutely epic. It is a word we have used a lot in this first week of rehearsals and it is not an exaggeration.

WELFARE feature about The Derbyshire Miners’ Holiday Camp from feature writer and historian, Trevor Middleton

October, 2023 – it began, as often these things do, with an email…would you be interested in doing an interview with us (Derby Theatre) about a free trip we are…

Cast and creative teams announced for Christmas 2024 productions at Derby Theatre

Christmas 2024 is just around the corner, and Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast and creative teams for their two fabulous festive productions, A Christmas Carol in the…

Cast, creative team and community company announced for the story of The Derbyshire Miners’ Holiday Camp live on stage at Derby Theatre

Miners, holiday makers, strikers, bingo hall players, those demanding hope and those on the trail of fun...UNITE!

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…

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…

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.

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.

Departure Lounge 2024

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

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