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17 Dec 2025

Spring season 2026 in full at Derby Theatre

With a new year, comes a new season, and the Spring season is in full swing at Derby Theatre!
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16 Dec 2025

Extensive 2026 UK tour for show focusing on black female role models

Nine Sixteenths is fast, fun multimedia theatre, inspired by the media rise, fall and rise again of Janet Jackson, that will arrive at Derby Theatre on Saturday 14 March 2026…
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15 Dec 2025

CAST ANNOUNCED FOR BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF MACBETH

Shakespeare’s classic tale of murder and unchecked ambition is set to hit regional theatres in Spring 2026.
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12 Dec 2025

Cast Announced for RABBLE Theatre’s Glitch – The True Story of the Post Office Scandal

RABBLE Theatre have announced a highly experienced cast for their acclaimed play, Glitch – The True Story of the Post Office Scandal, which will be touring the UK in the…
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8 Dec 2025

Interview with Chris Walker – The Signalman

Chris Walker plays The Signalman in Middle Ground Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Charles Dicken's ghostly masterpiece The Signalman. He is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob…
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8 Dec 2025

Interview with John Burton – The Signalman

John Burton plays The Traveller in Middle Ground Theatre Company's acclaimed production of Charles Dicken's ghostly masterpiece The Signalman. He is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow…
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5 Dec 2025

CANVAS Derby Celebrates #iWill Week with Powerful Youth Voices, Creative Action and a City-Wide Call to “What Do You Stand For?”

#iWillWeek is an annual celebration of the power of young people to shape their communities and society through social action.
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13 Nov 2025

A season of giving: Derby Theatre and Food 4 Thought join forces to support people in need during Oliver Twist this Christmas

Charles Dickens’ iconic novel, Oliver Twist has been beautifully reimagined by Deborah McAndrew for Derby Theatre’s big Main House festive production for 2025/26.
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4 Nov 2025

Mid-scale Venues Impact Report, November 2025

Theatres’ impact grows, while funding declines A new report illustrates the creative, social and economic impact of regional venues
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28 Oct 2025

Wendi Peters stars alongside Eastenders’ Matthew James Morrison in the 20TH ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR of hit comedy GLORIOUS!

The producers are delighted to present the Hope Mill Theatre production of GLORIOUS!
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22 Oct 2025

Celebrating Black History Month at Derby Theatre 2025

At Derby Theatre, we’re proud to celebrate Black History Month by reflecting on the incredible Black artists, actors, staff and collaborators who have contributed to our productions, projects and community.
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7 Oct 2025

Spare Goose Connect & Create comes to Derby Theatre

Smashed Avocado Productions is connecting women in Derby through creativity.
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