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Productions
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PopulistJekyll & 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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Proof Party with Headline Publishers: introducing Ellie Levenson & Karla Marie Sweet [DBF 2025]
27 May 2025
Meet two of the next big names in fiction and get your hands on their exciting debut novels before they’re published at our first Proof Party with Headline Publishing. Ellie…
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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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Creative Learning
Youth Theatre - Years 4-6 [Double Bill 2025] Mud, Ink and Magic Stuff & Stuck in a Book
13 June-14 June 2025
Mud, Ink and Magic Stuff Best friends Mimi and Toby are always being picked on by their classmates Stephanie and Amy for being 'book wiggly worms'. But one Thursday afternoon…
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PopulistMeet the Author: MG Leonard – ‘Hunt for the Golden Scarab’ [DBF Derby Book Festival 2025]
17 June 2025
Our Meet the Author events are an enjoyable and inspiring way to enrich your child's love of literacy. Come along and join MG Leonard as she talks about her journey…
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PopulistMeet the Author: Nadia Shireen – ‘Tales from Grimwood’ [DBF Derby Book Festival 2025]
17 June 2025
Our Meet the Author events are an enjoyable and inspiring way to enrich your child's love of literacy. Come along and join Nadia Shireen as she talks about her journey…
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Creative Learning
Speak Out Summit [2025]
20 June 2025
Unlock the power of creative oracy at the Speak Out Summit! This inspiring event invites you to discover firsthand how innovative drama and oracy techniques have successfully transformed oracy skills…
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Creative LearningYouth Theatre - Years 7-11 & 17-25's [Double Bill 2025] Forward to the Past & The Tempest
20 June-21 June 2025
Forward to the Past At the Museum of Living History, history truly comes alive. When things start to go wrong, it's up to Tarquin to save the day. With the…
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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 and the All Stars Big Bang signs Sinatra & the Musicals [2025]
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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Dance/MovementEverybody Dance [2025] Presented by Caroline Green Dance & Theatre Arts
5 July-6 July 2025
Join Caroline Green Dance & Theatre Arts as they return to Derby Theatre with their dazzling new production 'Everybody Dance'. Featuring a cast of almost 200 and celebrating 36 years…
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Creative Learning
Youth Theatre - Years 7-9 [Double Bill 2025] A Series of Public Apologies & Monday, Again
18 July-19 July 2025
A Series of Public Apologies (For an Unfortunate Incident in the School Lavatories) by John Donnelly We wish to apologise for any offence caused, assure you that lessons have been…
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Creative Learning
Youth Theatre - Years 10-13 [Double BIll 2025] A Vampire Story & Love and Information
18 July-19 July 2025
A Vampire Story Two young women arrive in a small town. Their names are not their own. They don't declare their ages. Their relationship with each other is not clear.…
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Dance/MovementThe Museum Presented by Studio84 Arts Academy [2025]
26 July 2025
Join The students from Studio84 Arts in this all singing, all dancing showcase, bringing history to life in the most unexpected way. The Museum is a lively and magical adventure…
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Creative Learning
Summer School (Juniors) Academic Years 3-6 [Monday 4th - Friday 8th Aug 2205]
4 August 2025
Develop your skills, meet new friends and have some fun in Derby Theatre's fantastic Summer School! Participants will grow their abilities as actors and creatives, working together as a team…
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Creative Learning
Summer School (Seniors) Academic Years 7-10 [Monday 11th - 15th Aug 2025]
11 August 2025
Develop your skills, meet new friends and have some fun in Derby Theatre's fantastic Summer School! Participants will grow their abilities as actors and creatives, working together as a team…
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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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Derwent Brass presents: The Golden Edition. Derby Theatre @ 50 – A Musical Celebration [2025]
20 September 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, memories, and theatrical magic as we celebrate Derby Theatre’s 50th anniversary. Let the music tell the story and help us honour 50…
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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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MusicalPasadena Roof Orchestra The Music of the Roaring 1920s & 30s
26 September 2025
For one night only, take a step back into the glamorous world of the Roaring 1920s and 30s with the internationally acclaimed, Pasadena Roof Orchestra. Featuring lovingly recreated orchestrations of…
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TraditionalBest of British, Last Night of the Proms [2025] Presented by Derwent Valley Wind Band
27 September 2025
Join us for a rousing and spirited Last Night of the Proms, featuring a ‘Best of British’ programme of popular music, culminating in the timeless classics of the Last Night…
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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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MusicalEverybody’s Talking About Jamie
28 October-1 November 2025
Join the celebration—because everybody should be talking about Jamie! Jamie New isn’t like the other kids. While his classmates plan their futures, Jamie dreams of stepping into the spotlight as…
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Comedian
Rosie Jones: I Can’t Tell What She’s Saying
6 November 2025
Join self-professed prick and star of Taskmaster Rosie Jones as she heads back out on the road with her brand-new stand-up show. She's talking about the big stuA: being single,…
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MusicalRich Hall: Chin Music [2025]
7 November 2025
Rich is back touring in 2025 with his brand new show ‘Chin Music’. Tickets are on sale now! “Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is…
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MusicalJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Presented by DYMT [2025]
13 November-16 November 2025
Following last year’s stunning and highly acclaimed production of ‘Phantom of the Opera’, Derby Youth Musical Theatre are performing this world famous, family musical and will transport our audiences back…
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Derby Theatre ProductionOliver 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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Family 5+Tortoise and the Hare
6 December-3 January 2025
A Derby Theatre, Hiccup Theatre and Polka Theatre Production Tortoise and the Hare The race is on! Get ready to shell-abrate Christmas 2025 in the Derby Theatre Studio with yet…
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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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PopulistThe Signalman [2026]
27 January-31 January 2026
Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well…
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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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Dance/MovementRoshni presented by the Sonia Sabri Company [2026]
5 February 2026
Roshni (from the Persian word meaning light or brilliance) is an intimate crafting of dance and live music, inspired by the stories and experiences of everyday people. Made up of…
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AmateurFlying High Gang Show 2026
11 February-14 February 2026
Performed by Scout and Girlguiding members, Flying High features well known songs, dance and comedy. Since 1968, Scout and Girlguiding members have been entertaining Derby audiences in the Flying High…
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ComedianGeoff 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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PopulistGlorious! [2026]
24 February-28 February 2026
Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums. Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins,…
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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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Family 5+
There's a Snake in my School
19 March-20 March 2026
David Walliams’ There’s a Snake in my School THU 19 - FRI 20 MARCH, 2026 MAIN HOUSE A ssssspectacularly funny new musical, full of mischief, mayhem and songsssss, based on…
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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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Derby Theatre ProductionMacbeth [2026]
1 April-18 April 2026
MADE IN DERBY a Derby Theatre, Hull Truck Theatre and Octagon Theatre Bolton production WED 1 – SAT 18 APRIL, 2026 MAIN HOUSE HELL IS MURKY In a country ravaged…
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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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PopulistCraig Revel Horwood – Revelations Songs Boys Don’t Sing [2026]
21 June 2026
Expect a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour. Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master…
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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]