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26 Oct 2022

Company announced for fabulous, family-friendly festive production of The Wind in the Willows

Derby Theatre is excited to welcome and announce the cast, creative team and young company for their big Christmas production of The Wind in the Willows
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21 Oct 2022

Derby Theatre announces Easter 2023 family show perfect for adventurers of all ages

Spring 2023 promises an action-packed adventure Sherwood Forest style!
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14 Oct 2022

Derby Theatre announces more new shows for 2023

We are thrilled to announce our next brilliant batch of on-sales, a wonderful wealth of shows for spring 2023, including family shows, great drama and one of the fastest rising…
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10 Oct 2022

New shows going on sale for January and February 2023

We are excited to announce that a fantastic and eclectic collection of shows for January and February 2023 will be going on priority sale for Friends on Wednesday 12 October,…
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27 Sep 2022

An interview with Neil Bartlett on adapting Jekyll and Hyde

Say hello to adaptor, Neil Bartlett. Find out his inspiration for adapting Jekyll and Hyde, the challenges he faced and his overall approach.
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22 Sep 2022

Statement on the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II

We join the nation in mourning the very sad loss of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II.
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1 Sep 2022

Call Out for Creative Mentors as part of Derby’s Cultural Education Partnership

Derby Theatre and Derby’s Cultural Education Partnership are seeking artists to co-create with a range of young people across Derby city.
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10 Aug 2022

The Wind In The Willows 2022 – Young People Auditions (CLOSED)

Derby Theatre is looking for young people aged 9-16 to be in their big main house festive production for Christmas 2022, Toby Hulse's delightful adaptation of The Wind In The…
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1 Aug 2022

Derby Theatre & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch announces the cast for upcoming co-production Jekyll and Hyde this Autumn

Derby Theatre and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch are thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for their co-production of Jekyll and Hyde this autumn.
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20 Jun 2022

Derby CAN launches Over to You with four ways to get involved with Revel Puck’s The Wing Scuffle Spectacular Double Bill

An extraordinarily unique event is coming to Derby this autumn, bringing together communities, artists and a circus tent to celebrate our city, local people and performance.
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10 Jun 2022

Cast and Future Creatives company announced for unique production of Alex Wheatle’s Home Girl

We're excited to announce the cast and company for the upcoming production of Home Girl.
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4 Jun 2022

Statement re: Marcel White

Derby Theatre is incredibly sad to hear and share the news about the tragic loss of actor, Marcel White. Marcel was due to appear in our production of 4 Walls…
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