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19 Mar 2025

Spitfire Girls takes flight at Derby Theatre

Inspired by remarkable true events
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19 Mar 2025

MGCfutures BURSARY RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED including a new bursary with Derby Theatre

New patron of MGCfutures Luke Evans announces the recipients of the eighth year of MGCfutures Bursaries
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19 Mar 2025

The legendary John Godber returns to Derby Theatre with his latest smash-hit show about Northern Soul

Why not join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for, and the people involved with, Northern Soul.
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17 Mar 2025

Cast and creatives announced for the strictly sensational story of competitive ballroom dancing at Derby Theatre

A glorious, glitterball-filled show full of stunning ballroom dancing, sequins and secrets.
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14 Mar 2025

Take to the Main Stage at Derby Theatre

In partnership with renowned local dance and theatre company, Kristian Thomas Company, Derby Theatre is looking for 6 passionate movers to perform as part of a spectacular pre-show performance on…
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24 Feb 2025

Derby Theatre welcomes new trustees to help shape its future

Derby Theatre is delighted to announce the appointment of Mahad Ali, Marcus Marsh and Neeru Walia to its Board of Trustees. This marks an exciting new chapter for the Theatre…
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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…
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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…
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31 Dec 2024

Derby Theatre 2024 Highlights

What a year 2024 has been for Derby Theatre!
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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…
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5 Dec 2024

Willy Russell’s Iconic Blood Brothers returns to Derby Theatre

“A TRIUMPHANT EVENING... UNMISSABLE AND UNBEATABLE”
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25 Nov 2024

Spring 2025 season in full at Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre is thrilled to officially announce its Spring 2025 season
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