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6 Sep 2023

Meet the 4 Walls Community Cast

Derby Theatre truly embeds its ethos of a learning theatre and we have experienced first-hand how working in partnership can change lives. Say hello to some of our community cast,…
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22 Aug 2023

Derby Theatre to hold Cinderella auditions for young people

Derby Theatre is looking for young people aged 9 – 16 to be in their big main house festive production for Christmas 2023, a sparkling new version of Cinderella by…
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28 Jul 2023

Cast, company and creative team announced for return of smash-hit, sell-out show

Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce the cast, company and creative team for the much-awaited return of their smash-hit, sell-out production of Brassed Off, returning to play on the main…
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24 Jul 2023

Derby Theatre and Debry CAN Community Auditions

Derby Theatre to hold auditions for members of the community to appear in autumn production.
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21 Jul 2023

Derby Theatre announces autumn 2023 season…and into 2024

Derby Theatre is thrilled to officially announce its autumn 2023 season.
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29 Jun 2023

Iain Hayes appointed new Executive Director at Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre is delighted to announce that Iain Hayes will join the organisation, as part of the leadership team, in the role of Executive Director.
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26 Jun 2023

Cast Announced for Mr Burns, A Post-Electric Play at Derby Theatre

The not-too-distant future. Society has collapsed. A group of survivors have gathered around a fire, and are attempting to piece together an episode of The Simpsons from memory.
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15 Jun 2023

Departure Lounge Festival 2023

Calling all artists and audiences... Come and join us for Departure Lounge this summer
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7 Jun 2023

Award nominees announced for The Eagle Awards 2023

On Sunday 16 July at 7pm, we are thrilled to be hosting The Eagle Awards. Now in its 27th year, and following a long, 3-year break, the awards will make…
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6 Jun 2023

Derby Theatre and In Good Company announce recipients of Independent Producer Residencies supported by the Jerwood Developing Artists Fund

Derby Theatre and In Good Company are thrilled to announce the recipients of their Independent Producer Residencies, supported by the Jerwood Developing Artists Fund.
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12 May 2023

Audition call-out for local young people to play the role of Shane

Following a smash-hit, sell-out run in 2015, Derby Theatre’s production of the immensely popular Brassed Off will return to the main stage for autumn 2023, on from Friday 29 September…
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21 Mar 2023

2-for-1 tickets with National Lottery Open Week 2023

We’re pleased to be taking part in National Lottery Open Week, which celebrates the contribution of National Lottery players in supporting good causes over the past 28 years.
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