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Productions
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Creative LearningEaster School Juniors (Academic Years 3-6) Monday 14th - Thursday 17th April 2025
14 April 2025
Develop your skills, meet new friends and have some fun in Derby Theatre's fantastic Easter School! Participants will grow their abilities as actors and creatives, working together as a team…
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Traditional
Boys from the Blackstuff
15 April-19 April 2025
Gizza job. Go on, gizzit 80s Liverpool. Chrissie, Loggo, George, Dixie and Yosser are used to hard work and providing for their families. But there is no work and there…
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Family under 5sThe Elmer Adventure
22 April-23 April 2025
Elmer is not elephant colour – Elmer is patchwork Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David…
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Dance/Movement
Snow White
25 April-26 April 2025
In this family-friendly version of Snow White, seven courageous miners graft for a world of opulence enjoyed by the Queen and her beautiful daughter, Snow White. The Queen’s quest for…
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Comedian
The Comedy Store [April 2025]
27 April 2025
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains…
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Creative Learning
No Regrets [NT Connections 2025]
2 May 2025
Over the course of five years, playwright Gary McNair spoke to people at all stages and in all walks of life on the subject of regret. This play marks the…
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Creative Learning
DoubleBill: Saba's Swim & No Regrets [NT Connections 2025]
3 May 2025
SABA's SWIM (performed by Sidney Stringer Actors) Seven months ago, Saba walked out of her GCSE mocks and didn’t come back. Her friends don’t understand why. Now, on prom night,…
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Creative Learning
DoubleBill: Ravers & You 2.0 [NT Connections 2025]
4 May 2025
RAVERS (performed by Inspire Performing Arts) A rag tag group of self-described ‘neeks’ (nerds and geeks) gather at midnight in a local park, to hold a ‘dry rave’. (no intoxicants).…
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Amateur
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory [A GCMT Production]
8 May-11 May 2025
Step into a world of wonder and imagination with Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, a captivating musical that brings Roald Dahl’s beloved tale to life in a dazzling new way.…
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Populist
Just Between Ourselves
13 May-17 May 2025
Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother. It is 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera’s impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea…
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Student
Joseph K presented by UoD BA (Hons) Theatre Arts 2nd Year Students [2025]
16 May-17 May 2025
Experience the weirdly changing world of Josef K. It all starts with two uninvited visitors and some half-eaten sushi as Josef is plunged into a surreal journey through a murkily…
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Populist
Jekyll & Hyde presented by UoD BA (Hons) Theatre Arts 3rd Year Students [2025]
23 May-24 May 2025
In 19th Century Victorian England Harriet Jekyll, desperate to break free of the repressive convention of mourning for her dead husband, seeks excitement from the darkest of places. In the…
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Family 5+
The Lost Property Library [DBF Derby Book Festival 2025]
27 May 2025
Suitable for ages 3+ - all children must be accompanied by an adult In this interactive performance, the smoke clears on the once crowded platform, the outline of the Station…
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An Evening with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage part of [DBF Derby Book Festival 2025]
27 May 2025
Your chance to hear readings from the UK Poet Laureate at a very special evening presented by Derby Book Festival
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Creative LearningKiss Me Quickstep. Hard Hat Session. [Theatre Unwrapped 2025]
28 May 2025
Join us as sets are built, with our expert technical team on hand to give you the low down on the process. Our FREE Theatre Unwrapped sessions give you the…
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Creative LearningKiss Me Quickstep. Final Stages. [Theatre Unwrapped 2025]
2 June 2025
Listen in on headphones at technical rehearsals for a unique insight into the final stages of a production. Our FREE Theatre Unwrapped sessions give you the chance to find out…
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Derby Theatre ProductionKiss Me Quickstep
6 June-21 June 2025
A glorious, glitterball-filled show full of stunning ballroom, sequins and secrets. Step onto the dance floor and experience the thrilling journey of ambition, sacrifice and resilience in Kiss Me Quickstep.…
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MusicalWay Too Cool
24 June 2025
Way too Cool written and composed by Craig Christie directed by Ava Hunt Marley and Henry have been friends since they met in year three a long time ago now.…
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PopulistAn Evening with Derby Legends: Dean Saunder and Darren Moore.
24 June 2025
An Evening with Derby Legends comes to the Derby Theatre starring Dean Saunder & Darren Moore and hosted by Talksports Perry Groves. Come and listen to stories and anecdotes from…
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PopulistEMCCAN East Midlands Caribbean Carnival Arts Network presents Regional Costume Competition 2025
28 June 2025
Join us for this milestone 50th-anniversary celebration and experience the infectious energy, artistry, and joy of Carnival. Step into a world of vibrant culture, creativity, and celebration on Saturday 28th…
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Musical
First Night of the Proms [2025]
29 June 2025
Join the award-winning Derby Concert Band as they present a great selection of music – from classical masterpieces to melodies that tug at the heartstrings. There will be something for…
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Creative Learning
Culture Cares Conference 2025
2 July 2025
MH 2025 How arts and culture are making a positive impact and creating pathways in the lives of care-experienced young people. We invite artists, policy makers, care sector workers, arts…
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MusicalDes Coleman & the All-Star Big Band The Sunshine & Showers Tour
4 July 2025
Join Des for an unforgettable night of music laughter and stories as he takes you on a journey through his extraordinary career. After entertaining us for nearly 30 years on…
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MusicalIsland Spirit
4 July 2025
Island Spirit is a captivating musical weaving powerful storytelling and emotive songs. Beyond the Blue are a Derby-based songwriting duo made up of vocalist Nina Blaszczyk and Phil Baggaley on…
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PopulistMurder At Midnight
5 September-13 September 2025
Original Theatre present MURDER AT MIDNIGHT A thriller by Torben Betts Directed by Philip Franks Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty) & Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on…
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ComedianChris McCausland: Yonks! [September 2025]
17 September 2025
Chris McCausland: Yonks! A brand-new show for 2025! You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The…
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Family under 5sThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
23 September-24 September 2025
The critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show created by Jonathan Rockefeller features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets. The production faithfully adapts four stories by author/illustrator Eric Carle: Brown Bear,…
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ComedianBabatunde Aléshé. High Expectations
25 September 2025
Babatunde Aléshé, one of the most exciting break out names in British Comedy, is back on tour! Following the huge success of his 23/24 total sell out debut headline run…
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Derby Theatre ProductionThe Great Gatsby [2025]
3 October-25 October 2025
A sparkling new adaptation which brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic characters and vivid imagery to life set against the backdrop of the glitzy and glamourous Jazz Age. Set in the…
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Derby Theatre Production
Oliver Twist
28 November-27 December 2025
A Derby Theatre Production OLIVER TWIST Adapted by Deborah McAndrew. Directed by Sarah Brigham. Experience Charles Dickens' iconic Oliver Twist in a magical adaptation by Deborah McAndrew during Christmas 2025…
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Comedian
Count Arthur Strong is Charles Dickens in 'A Christmas Carol' [2025]
9 December 2025
‘Pure genius and pure tribute to the golden age of vaudeville.’ Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the…
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ComedianThe Comedy Store [February 2026]
1 February 2026
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the…
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Comedian
Geoff Norcott: BASIC BLOKE 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire [2026]
18 February 2026
New national tour 2025-2026 for star of Have I Got News For You, Is University Really Worth It?, The Last Leg, Would I Lie to You?, Live At The Apollo,…
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ComedianChris McCausland: Yonks! [2026]
3 March 2026
Chris McCausland: Yonks! A brand-new show for 2025! (+2026) You might have seen him on Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You,…
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PopulistMIDSOMER MURDERS: THE KILLINGS AT BADGER’S DRIFT [2026]
24 March-28 March 2026
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders. When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village…
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EXCLUDE
TEST EVENT - Cog
24 May 2026
This is just a test event for checking the functionality of the booking pathway.
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ComedianThe Comedy Store [October 2026]
11 October 2026
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the…
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ComedianThe Comedy Store [December 2026]
13 December 2026
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today. With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the…
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Theatre Details
Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre is situated in the Derbion shopping centre, with our main entrance opposite the Eagle Market. The Theatre is well connected for travel by car, bus or train.
Address: Derby Theatre, 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF
Box Office: 01332 59 39 39
Text Number: 07717 346 964
Email Enquiries: [email protected]