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16 Sep 2021

Extra Time Rehearsal Blog Week 1

Danny Hendrix, Extra Time cast member shares the excitement of starting rehearsals including the meet and greet and entering the rehearsal room.
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6 Sep 2021

The Palace of Varieties announced as new Derby Theatre production for 2022, inspired by the life of MP Dennis Skinner

Opening in the main house and running from Saturday 22 January - Saturday 5 February 2022
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3 Sep 2021

Casting announced for Extra Time

The cast for our new production celebrating Derby County's 1946 FA Cup win has been revealed.
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24 Aug 2021

Worlds of Wonder: Interview with Rhum and Clay on The War of the Worlds

Rhum and Clay’s Matthew Wells and Julian Spooner, tell us what to expect from their critically acclaimed production that is set to embark on a national tour.
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20 Aug 2021

Not Too Tame’s The Social announced as next Derby CAN production

Award-winning theatre company Not Too Tame invite you to an immersive show in a real local boozer.
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20 Aug 2021

In Good Company announce Artist Support Fund recipients for 2021

Recipients include Natalie Chan, Siobhan Cannon-Brownlie, Olivia Rose Deane and Hana DeHart; Jana Aizupe and Selwin Hulme-Teague, Alexandra Moxon, Louise Sanfey, Symoné and Paula Wharton.
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23 Jul 2021

Extra Time: a pitch-perfect tribute to DCFC showing this October

A production filled with pride and passion created by Derby County Football Club's poet, Jamie Thrasivoulou in collaboration with fans and theatre makers from across the city.
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14 Jul 2021

Top 5 Reasons Not To Miss Departure Lounge Festival 2021

There's just one day to go until In Good Company's Departure Lounge 2021. Read why you should not miss Midlands' arts festival of fresh and contemporary theatre.
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8 Jul 2021

Derby Theatre and Caroline Parker are delighted to announce the participants for Storm 21

Back in May we put a call out for eight Deaf, disabled and non-disabled artists to take part in a paid residency.
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23 Jun 2021

Full Festival Line-Up Announced for Departure Lounge 2021

Check out the line-up of artists and events including 1-1 experiential performances, audio walks, new scratch pieces, panel discussions and more!
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18 Jun 2021

Marty and the Party announced as new Milk Presents co-production for under 5s

A cheeky new show for under 5 and their grown-ups running from 4 - 14 August 2021.
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17 Jun 2021

Rehearsal trailer released for The Wind in the Willows

Meet The Wind in the Willows cast and take a sneak peek into rehearsals with our new trailer.
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