News & Blog

Show me

Reset filters
News
18 Feb 2025

Matinee Meet-Ups this Spring Season

DT Communities’ Matinee Meet-Ups offer theatre enthusiasts a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and enhance their matinee experience. Designed for those eager to explore the world of theatre…
Find out more
News
31 Jan 2025

New three year partnership with Rafia Hussain Productions launches to champion Black and Brown voices across the UK

Derby Theatre is partnering with Rafia Hussain Productions, a new Rochdale-based theatre company dedicated to producing Black and Brown work at a range of scales. Rafia Hussain Productions (RHP) will…
Find out more
31 Dec 2024

Derby Theatre 2024 Highlights

What a year 2024 has been for Derby Theatre!
Find out more
News
12 Dec 2024

Of Mice and Men cast and creative team announced

During February and March 2025, Derby Theatre’s big main house show for the spring, in co-production with Octagon Theatre Bolton, Hull Truck Theatre and Theatre by the Lake, will be…
Find out more
News
5 Dec 2024

Willy Russell’s Iconic Blood Brothers returns to Derby Theatre

“A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE”
Find out more
News
25 Nov 2024

Spring 2025 season in full at Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre is thrilled to officially announce its Spring 2025 season
Find out more

Become A Friend

Join the Derby Theatre family to support our work and enjoy great benefits.

From just £30 per year, you can enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 50% off and priority booking on selected shows, plus much more.

Join Today
News
16 Oct 2024

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.
Find out more
Blog
3 Sep 2024

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.
Find out more
Blog
23 Aug 2024

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…
Find out more
News
22 Aug 2024

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…
Find out more
News
6 Aug 2024

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!
Find out more
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…
Find out more

Get Involved

We like to call ourselves a ‘learning theatre’. We’re known for training students at the University of Derby, developing artists and empowering our communities and we want to take everyone on a journey of discovery.

Find out how you can get involved today.

Learn More