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30 Dec 2023

Derby Theatre 2023 Highlights

2023 has been quite a year for Derby Theatre!
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21 Nov 2023

Derby Theatre awarded £10 million from government Levelling Up Fund

Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a £10m grant from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities (DLUHC) towards the development of the city’s…
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14 Nov 2023

Cast announced for new co-production of Animal Farm

Derby Theatre, Octagon Theatre, Bolton and Hull Truck Theatre are thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for their 2024 co-production of Animal Farm, a compelling re-telling of George…
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7 Nov 2023

Derby Theatre statement re: Richard Swainson (Videographer)

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7 Nov 2023

Derby Theatre announces recipient of Andy Nairn Bursary in Technical Theatre

Derby Theatre is delighted to announce Megan Smith as a recipient of the Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre.
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24 Oct 2023

Cast and creative teams announced for Derby Theatre Christmas shows

Christmas is just around the corner, and Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast and creative teams for their two fabulous festive productions, Cinderella in the Main House and…
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6 Oct 2023

Derby Theatre is Skegness-bound…and inviting local people to join them for free

Do you have any memories of staying at the Derbyshire Miners’ Holiday Camp in Skegness? If so, we want to hear from you...
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6 Oct 2023

Derby Theatre is on the lookout for social life and holiday stories from local people

Derby Theatre is in pursuit of stories from local people, which relate to their social life and past-time memories, to inform the development and creation of a new series of…
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21 Sep 2023

Derby Theatre launches new script for young people to support our understanding of dementia.

Derby Theatre is proud and honoured to launch the release of Everywhere, a sensitive and stigma-reducing play about dementia, commissioned by the Theatre in 2022.
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11 Sep 2023

In Good Company Secures Grant for Artist Development & Welcomes Rafia Hussain as New Strategic Partner

In Good Company have successfully secured a grant of £98,884 from Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants to support and enhance their activity for the next 12 months.
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11 Sep 2023

Stowe Family Law to support Derby Theatre’s work with communities and young people in Derby

Derby Theatre is delighted to receive a donation from Stowe Family Law to support our work with communities and young people in the city.
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8 Sep 2023

Derby Theatre statement re: Kay Magson (Casting Director)

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