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25 Nov 2020

University of Derby wins Guardian University Award for #ThisIsDerby

The award-winning project brings cultural education and events to the city’s young people with the aim of developing their ‘Essential Life Skills’, including confidence, communication and teamwork.
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26 Sep 2020

Everything you need to know about Derby Rises and how to watch

Join us on Facebook Live to watch Derby Rises and celebrate the city's emergence from quarantine and easing out of lockdown. Here's everything you need to know...
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8 Sep 2020

The Importance of Community & Co-Creation – Interview with Derby Rises’ Lead Artist Leo Kay (Part 2)

In this second part of a two part interview, Derby Rises' lead artist Leo Kay discusses the importance of community projects in the theatre industry.
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8 Sep 2020

The Bakery of Slow Ideas – Interview with Derby Rises’ Lead Artist Leo Kay (Part 1)

On Sunday 27 September, Derby Theatre will host its first event at the Theatre since March as part of the community project, Derby Rises.
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1 Sep 2020

Sarah Brigham gives an overview of Derby Rises

Artistic Director and CEO of Derby Theatre, Sarah Brigham gives a taste of what to expect from our freshly announced community co-creation project, Derby Rises.
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15 Jun 2020

Devising the Future Open Conversation – Follow Up Statement

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6 Apr 2020

Fun Theatre Facts

We can't wait to welcome audiences back into our main auditorium. In the meantime, freshen up on these theatre facts and see how many you already knew!
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30 Mar 2020

A Pirate’s Life For Me!

Our pirate-filled production of Treasure Island  may be cancelled but the pirate ship will sail again! In the meantime, find out some fun facts about what life was actually like as…
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30 Mar 2020

Design Challenges: The Derby Theatre Way

At Derby Theatre, our in-house productions always have ambitious set designs or unique elements that set our Production Team a new challenge and offer audiences a new theatrical experience.
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10 Mar 2020

Treasure Island Interview with Associate Director, Emily Howlett

"I hope we surprise you!"
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17 Jan 2020

The Croft – Director’s Introduction by Philip Franks

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15 Jan 2020

WASTELAND: Meet the Pit Men

Less than a month until the Gary Clarke Company's WASTELAND is here. Back in November, we did a call-out for four singers to join the cast in the roles of…
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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.

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