LIVE performances, events & festivals
W hat’s On Jul - Sep 2015
Don’t miss
Derby CAMRA City Charter Beer Festival Wed 8 – Sun 12 Jul
Derby Comedy Festival Fri 3 – Sun 12 Jul
Markeaton Park Summer Events Fri 24 Jul – Sat 9 Aug
The Darley Park Concert Sun 6 Sep
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There’s plenty to see and do as we make our way into summer, kicking off with the second Derby Comedy Festival, which returns with a programme of stand-up comedy, variety, comedy theatre and family events across all of our venues, as well as across the city.
If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained during the long summer holiday then the Summer Musical Theatre Workshop and Troubadour’s Toolkit will provide them with a chance to improve their drama, music and dance skills, or just kick back and take it easy at Derby by the Sea.
The annual CAMRA Summer Beer Festival returns to its new home on the Market Place and as the new look Markeaton Park is unveiled, we bring you a programme of outdoor theatre and launch events in the craft village to sit alongside the re-furbished Orangery Café and new Footgolf and High Rope courses.
Looking ahead, October sees the 9th Derby Folk Festival return to the heart of the city – last year was a complete sell out, so take advantage of our early bird offer and book before the end of July!
Staying outdoors, we have a great selection of events, from our Farmers’ Markets and Arts & Craft Fairs to an evening of classical music and fireworks at The Darley Park Concert and the unforgettably entertaining Derby Festé.
Go to our website www.derbylive.co.uk to book and for more information about all our events, venues, spaces and services.
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Fri 3 - S un Jul 20112 5
Britain’s most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement… Boom Boom!!
Sun 28 Jun
Guildhall Theatre £15.25
Morgan and West Parlour Tricks
Time travelling magic duo Morgan and West offer up a plateful of illusion and impossibility with jaw-dropping feats of magic all served with wit, charm and no small amount of panache.
Sat 4 Jul, 4pm
Guildhall Theatre £14.25
Jonny Awsum & Friends
A night of unmissable comedy to celebrate the start of the festival. Join festival patron Jonny Awsum as he presents some of the best comedic talent including Gein’s Family Giftshop, Mark Simmons and Mickey D.
derbycomedyfestival.co.uk Lost Boys Productions
Hollywood’s History of the World Expect plot-holes, pie-charts and pistache as The Lost Boys explore Hollywood’s irreverent treatment of World History.
Fri 3 Jul, 8pm
Sat 4 Jul, 7:45pm
£8
The Clubrooms
Guildhall Theatre
£10
Lucky Dog Theatre Productions
Hats off to Laurel and Hardy Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!
Sun 5 Jul, 2pm
Guildhall Theatre
The play recounts the early lives of the most famous comedy duo of all time. Expect some singing and questionable dancing and an evening of laughter that will finally break your heart.
Sun 5 Jul
The Clubrooms £10
£7.50
Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous
Furthest From The Sea in conjunction with Derby LIVE
The award-winning New York comic takes on England. Lewis Schaffer isn’t a tourist. He isn’t here on business. He’s a hostage. Lewis combines the comedy genes of Joan Rivers and Jackie Mason with the relevance of the freshest British comedians.
Tue 7 Jul, 8pm
From the far reaches and indeed dark recesses of Derbyshire comes a night of the finest Derbyshire Comedians, frivolity and rather amusing turns. Is Derbyshire funny? Well this is where that perennial question gets a big fat belly chuckle of an answer, or not. Want to get involved and perform at the show? Email dan@furthestfromthesea.co.uk if you’re interested.
Mon 6 Jul, 8pm
Guildhall Theatre £5
Interactive Theatre International presents
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Waited upon by Basil, Sybil and Manuel, this is fully immersive, highly improvised and site-specific comedy theatre at its best. Only a third of the show is scripted, so anything can happen as you take a seat in the ‘Fawlty Towers’ restaurant... Expect all the best gags, shambolic service and a 70s style 3-course meal. Just don’t mention the war!
Tue 7 – Thu 9 Jul, 7:30pm The Old Bell Hotel £45
Includes drink on arrival,
3 course meal and 2 hr interactive show
Derby CAMRA City Charter Beer Festival
Come and enjoy Derby’s largest summer beer festival. Featuring 200+ real ales, ciders, meads, continentals, live music and food stalls. Set exclusively in a giant marquee with outside areas. derbycamra.org.uk
Wed 8 – Sun 12 Jul, see website for timings Market Place £2
- £6, Sunday FREE
Discounted advance tickets at
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Guildhall Theatre FREE, a collection will be made post-show
Call Me Merman
Rosemary Ashe, star of London’s West End, pays tribute to Ethel Merman, the legendary first lady of the musical comedy stage. Rosemary will visit all of the Broadway star’s biggest shows from the Gershwin’s Girl Crazy through to Styne and Sondheim’s Gypsy.
Thu 9 Jul, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre
£16.25
Bitter & Twisted The Last Broad Bridge in Halifax Hall
Retired super-models Michèle and Shirley invite you to an intimate evening of wine, women and sing-along in celebration of that ridiculous experience we’ve come to call middle age.
Thu 9 Jul, 7:45pm The Clubrooms £10
Jimmy Carr Funny Business
Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest working man in comedy’. Which, let’s face facts, is not that impressive. It’s like being the ‘tallest dwarf’ or the ‘healthiest glaswegian’. Really not that big a deal. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags. Multiple choice. Jimmy Carr’s ‘Funny Business’ will be: a) Packed with jokes b) Rude and offensive* c) A great night out If you answered a, b or c you were right! * If you are easily offended. Don’t be a dick about it.
Fri 10 Jul, 8pm Derby Arena £27
The Thinking Drinkers Guide to The Legends of Liquor By Tom Sandham & Ben McFarland
Alcohol: One minute a soul mate, the next a psychopath; it can be both creative muse and pesky mischief-maker. The Thinking Drinkers explore the liquid lives of history’s most extraordinary elbow-benders. Slide onto the bar stool of discovery and enjoy several free deluxe drinks.
Fri 10 Jul, 8pm
Guildhall Theatre £16.25
Sameena Zehra Homicidal Pacifist
It’s time to cull the human race. But how is a lifelong believer in non-violence to choose? By making a list. A culling list. Be ready to gasp, guffaw & maybe suggest a person or two for the cull. A whirlwind hour of comedy and storytelling.
Fri 10 Jul, 7:45pm The Clubrooms £10
Derby City Council is restoring Markeaton Park with grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) as part of the ‘Parks for People’ programme. This exciting project will restore the Park’s historic buildings, gardens and parkland and provide new paths and play equipment. Alongside the improvements to the park, there will be a programme of art and cultural events.
Pre-order your Picnic Hamper
£ 25
Inspiring Industry, Enriching Lives
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Rumple-Trumpy Bum & Other Cheeky Chappies
The Garden Opera Company
La Traviata
Set in Paris, La Traviata is one of the world’s most popular and accessible operas. Inspired by Dumas’ The Lady of the Camellias, this tale of hope, despair and romance will touch you deeply. With many famous melodies sung by some of the profession’s finest singers accompanied by an acclaimed ensemble of “formidable” chamber musicians. Sung in English
Twelfth Night
Oddsocks’ 2015 production of Twelfth Night is a madcap musical treat with Shakespeare’s love stories intertwined with well-known British Chart hits to keep the blood pumping and the mood merry!
Fri 24 – Sat 25 Jul, 7:30pm
Tue 28 – Thu 30 Jul
Markeaton Park
Markeaton Park – Craft Village
£19.75
£17.25
Three terrific tales adapted from The Brothers Grimm: a greedy wolf and a clever kid, a humble hedgehog and a horrid hare, and a selfish King, a poor Miller’s daughter, and a trickster who can spin straw into gold. Plus, two different watch, make and play workshops – story and shadow – for children old enough to use scissors – see website for full details.
Workshops
Tue 4 – Sat 9 Aug Markeaton Park Craft Village £4
Performances *Limited seating available, customers may bring their own seats. *Catering & licensed bar available onsite. Only food & drink purchased in the walled Craft Village may be consumed in this area. *The show will go on! We are not able to offer any refunds or ticket exchanges outside of our normal policy due to adverse weather.
Thu 6 – Sat 9 Aug Markeaton Park Craft Village £9
What to do and see... Markeaton Park is a great place to visit, get outdoors, meet friends and spend time as a family. You can take a train trip, go boating on the lake, play pitch & putt or mini-golf, have a bounce on the bouncy castle. Visit the Mundy Play Centre and then cool off in the paddling pool. If you’d prefer to take it easy then you can take a walk through the gardens and the woodland paths and feed the ducks.
NEW for 2015...
Footgolf
A combination of the best of football and golf played on part of the pitch and putt course using a regular football. The aim of getting the ball into the hole using only your feet in the fewest number of shots.
High Ropes
Experience our brand new high ropes course for a fun adventure for anyone from age 5 to 85!
Opens 1 Jun
Opens Sun 26 Jul
Craft Village
Wander around our re-vamped Craft Village full of local crafters selling a unique range of products and pop into our new Visitor Reception and Information Room.
Opens Summer 2015
Launch Event
Orangery Café
Enjoy tea, cake and lots more at our newly re-furbished Orangery Café, overlooking the park’s formal gardens.
Opens Summer 2015
Join us as we launch the re-furbished Markeaton Park with a day jam-packed with things to see and do. Visit Furthest from the Sea’s Handmade Market, browse the stalls and listen to music from the stage in the Craft Village, have a go at Footgolf and enjoy lots of family activities at Abzorbed’s Family Fun in the Sunday event. When it’s time to take a break then why not grab something scrummy to eat from the new Orangery Café.
Sun 26 Jul, 10am - 4pm
Vikki Stone
Lost Boys Productions
The Revenge of the Gargantuan Poo Monster
Instrumental
Award-winning comedian Vikki has blagged and borrowed twenty musical instruments. Some she can play quite well and others not so well. This collection of instruments, each with a story, will become the underscore for this tale of love, loss and music.
The small rural town of Quolon is threatened by a terrifying creature and only two cowboy-plumbers stand in its way. Can Dave and Barry step up and be the heroes that Quolon needs? Will the people of the world live to poo another day? There is only one way to find out. “Genuinely witty and original work” Remote Goat
Sat 11 Jul
Sat 11 Jul, 8pm
£10
£13.25
Guildhall Theatre
The Clubrooms
Country Legends
A perfect mix of old and new country hits from Jeanne Jordan & B J Thomas, together with Luke Thomas and the Outlaw Country Band. Featuring hits from Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers and Shania Twain, to name just a few.
Sun 19 Jul, 7pm
Guildhall Theatre £18.25
Enchanted Workshops
Summer Musical Theatre Workshop
Enchanted Entertainment, producers of the Assembly Rooms Easter Pantomimes and many other popular theatre shows nationwide, are planning a fun-filled week for local children aimed at improving their music theatre performance skills. Suitable for those aged 8 - 16.
Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul, 9am – 5pm Guildhall Theatre £130
Troubadour’s Toolkit
Brand-new 2-day workshops from PAD Productions, exploring the arts and developing theatre skills in a relaxed, accessible environment. Are you interested in the arts but not really sure if any of them are for you? Come along to the Guildhall Theatre and try out different art forms; drama, music, dance and storytelling and improve your skills and confidence. No experience necessary. Fully accessible for deaf and disabled participants.
Summer Musical Theatre Showcase
Two special shows, performed by children who have completed the workshop, especially for family and friends.
Sat 1 Aug
Guildhall Theatre £9.25
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Gatepost Theatre Company
Sep
Mon 10 – Tue 11 Aug, 9am – 5pm
A gritty, emotional exploration of personal friendship, love and pain set in the background of New York in the 90s, featuring hit classic songs Seasons of Love, Today 4 You and I’ll Cover You.
Wed 12 – Thu 13 Aug, 9am – 5pm
Rent is a tribute to those who have ever faced adversity and overcome it through friendship.
Suitable for ages 8 -11
Suitable for ages 12 -16
Wed 16 – Sat 19 Sep
Guildhall Theatre
Guildhall Theatre
£32
per workshop
£12
Early Bird Discount
available until 2 Jun
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Derby Youth Musical Theatre
Ashrow Theatre Company
A spectacular youth production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s iconic show. After sell-out performances of Our House and Grease and DYMT return with a talented cast of young people drawn from all over the County.
Set on the Isle of Man during WWII, this character-led drama explores the courage and bravery required for survival on the periphery of global war, whether by choice or circumstance.
The Phantom of the Opera
An amateur youth production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group.
Wed 23 – Sat 26 Sep
Troublesome People
Sun 27 – Wed 30 Sep Guildhall Theatre £15.25
Part of Derby Folk Festival
Bendrix
Benji Kirkpatrick presents The Hendrix Project
Well-known on the UK folk scene for his work with Bellowhead and Faustus, Benji embarks on a new solo project, reinterpreting the songs of Jimi Hendrix on banjo, mandolin and bouzouki.
Thu 1 Oct, 7:30pm
Guildhall Theatre
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£13
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before 31 Aug
Guildhall Theatre £15
£5 OFF
if bought with Derby Folk Festival Weekend Ticket
With 2014’s event selling out of all tickets you’ll need to book early as the festival returns to the heart of the city. Many more names are still to be announced, but the line-up is already a who’s who from the broad spectrum of folk music and includes Eddi Reader, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Faustus, Melrose Quartet, John Tams & Barry Coope, Leveret, John Spiers, Blair Dunlop, Bob Fox, The Liberty to Choose, Calan, Steve Tilston, Moore, Moss & Rutter Artisan Lester Simpson, Winter : Wilson, The Teacups, The Dovetail Trio, Seven Little Sisters, The Derbyshire Volunteers and many more. derbyfolkfestival.co.uk
Fri 2 – Sun 4 Oct
Market Place, Guildhall Theatre, The Old Bell Hotel and Derby Cathedral £22
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- £80
Patrick Keilty: Help!
Patrick Kielty returns to his stand up roots with a brand new show. Join the former psychology graduate and star of Live At The Apollo, Dave’s One Night Stand and host of The BBC New Comedy Awards as he attempts to write a modern rulebook for love, life and happiness. Bring him your lovers, your advice and a crayon. He promises to do the rest.
Sat 10 Oct, 8pm
Guildhall Theatre £17.25
James Acaster
Running his mouth off about a bunch of stuff nobody even cares about – it’s James Acaster. Nifty. Snazzy. 30 years old. Doing his best to improve his imposture. As seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Russell Howard’s Good News. As heard on James Acaster’s Findings (Radio 4) and The Josh Widdicombe Show (XFM).
Sat 17 Oct, 8pm
Guildhall Theatre £15.25
Ray Quinn
Former The X Factor contestant Ray has a career that has covered TV, acting, dancing, theatre and singing, but now is the right time to focus on his passion: singing and being on the stage. With a new swing album coming out that will surprise many with original and re-arranged songs, an evening with Ray Quinn is not to be missed!
Sun 11 Oct, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £20.75
Moved from Thu 18 Jun
Martin Simpson & Dom Flemons English musician Martin Simpson (one of the finest acoustic finger-style and slide guitar players in the world) and American guitar and banjo player Dom Flemons (from the Grammy award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops) perform brand new collaborative material rooted in English and American folk traditions.
Sun 18 Oct, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £16.50
Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean as Wishee Washee
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Richard and Joseph from CBeebies’ Swashbuckle as PC’s Ping and Pong
Take a magical carpet ride through a tale of eastern promise and adventure, where you will discover a magical world of make-believe. Follow loveable rogue Aladdin on his quest for hidden treasure as he tries to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine. This action-packed tale story will have all your favourite pantomime characters, including the Genie of the Lamp, the Slave of the Ring, evil sorcerer Uncle Abanazer, Aladdin’s no-good brother Wishee Washee, and the ultimate pantomime dame, Widow Twankey! With fabulous new sets and costumes, hilarious slapstick comedy, high energy music and dance routines, and lots of audience participation, Aladdin will fulfil more than three wishes for Christmas 2015. Join us as we open-sesame on a pantomime of pure sparkle and shine inside the incredible new Derby Arena!
VIP Night
Mon 7 Dec – Sun 3 Jan Derby Arena £13.25
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Fri 11 Dec, 7pm £45.25
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Sally is dreading the Christmas holidays. She’d rather stay at her fancy-pants boarding school thanks very much. Instead she has to spend it with her oddball Uncle, a potty professor with a passion for all things Christmassy... and Sally hates Christmas! Charmed by her Uncles’ crackpot creations and his sense of fun, Sally discovers that life needn’t be all ‘work work work’ and can be more ‘fun fun fun’. But when bossy Aunt Agatha turns up on Christmas Eve and threatens to ruin everything Sally snaps into action to save the day... and Christmas! A magical tale of family, friendship and one potty professor’s Christmas miracle.
Thu 10 - Tue 29 Dec
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Sight Support Derbyshire
Ey Up Mi Duck Race 2015
or Outdo Events
The River Derwent will play host to the annual duck race, with thousands of rubber ducks being released from St Marys Bridge to race along, with one being crowned the winner. You can also dress up and decorate a large duck and enter it into the Best Dressed Duck competition, as well as the Large Duck Race.
Derby Food Festival
A representation of the great food and drink in Derby with local exhibitors, a street food vibe with a browse and wander feel to the day. Relax with a drink in a Prosecco parlour or beer garden and listen to live music at this first festival of food in Derby’s Market Place.
Tickets are available from the Sight Support Office in advance and before 12noon on the day, from the event kiosk.
Sat 13 Jun, 11am – 3pm
Sat 13 Jun, 10am – 4pm
Cathedral Green
Market Place
£1
for each entry, £30 per large duck
Farmers’ Market
A unique range of fresh produce is available at our bustling Farmers’ Market, including locally and internationally sourced produce.
Thu 18 Jun and every third Thu monthly, 8am – 2pm Market Place
FREE entry
Arts and Craft Fair
A range of independent crafters selling unique creations, all created by registered artisans. An opportunity to find something a little different.
Thu 25 – Sat 27 Jun, 10:30am – 4:30pm Thu 30 Jul – Sat 1 Aug, 10:30am – 4:30pm East Street FREE entry
Jenson Button Triathalon Schools’ Public Speaking Competition
Schools across Derby will compete for The Chris Williamson Trophy. After receiving professional training from The Lost Boys Theatre Company students will compete in a public final at Derby’s Speakers’ Corner.
Mon 29 Jun – Fri 3 Jul, with the final at 12noon on Fri 3 Jul
Speakers’ Corner, Market Place FREE
Competitors will get the chance to race against the 2009 Formula 1 World Champion and a number of amateur and professional Triathletes. The format consists of a preliminary heat consisting of a 200m lake swim, 11km cycle and 2.5km run. The fastest in the heats will then go on to the final, which is double the distance, 400m swim, 20km cycle and 5km run, with the runners up going through to the wooden spoon race. Sign up at jensonbuttontri.com
Sun 12 Jul, est 9am Markeaton Park £85
Derby West Indian Community Association (DWICA)
Caribbean Carnival Celebrate the 40th year of the Derby Caribbean Carnival with the carnival troupe’s street procession on Sat 18 Jul and the family fun day at Osmaston Park on Sun 19 Jul.
Sat 18 Jul, 1pm procession, 3pm – 6pm stage show Sun 19 Jul, 12noon – 9pm
Markeaton Park Summer Events
Keep the kids entertained over the school holidays with a programme of summer events at the newly re-furbished Markeaton Park. See pages 6 & 7 for more details.
Fri 24 Jul – Mon 7 Sep
Derby Family Fun Day
How are you going to keep the kids entertained during the summer holidays? Come along to Derby’s annual Family Fun Day, where you’ll have a great day out plus get some fun ideas about what to see and do to make this a summer to remember! For more details visitderby.co.uk
Markeaton Park Derby Family Fun Day
Tue 28 Jul, 10am – 4pm Market Place
Market Place & Osmaston Park
FREE, see prices on site
FREE entry, see onsite for prices
Sight Support Derbyshire
Derby by the Sea
The seaside will be coming to Derby again this summer. Relax at the beach with an ice cream whilst children enjoy the entertainment, a ride on the funfair, inflatables and seaside stalls. A day on the beach in Derby will keep everyone entertained!
Fri 24 Jul – Sun 2 Aug, 10am – 5pm Market Place FREE entry to beach, see onsite for prices
Markeaton Park Fair
Traditional park fair with rides for all ages and sizes, prize stalls and inflatable fun.
Thu 6 – Sun 16 Aug, open daily from 2pm – 10pm Markeaton Park
FREE entry, see onsite for prices
The Darley Park Concert
Come along and be part of the 30,000 strong crowd at one of the UK’s biggest free outdoor classical concerts, in the stunning natural amphitheatre that is Darley Park. An evening of classical music and fireworks, based on a theme of classic couples. Don’t forget your picnic – you can even pre-order one from our website.
Sun 6 Sep, from 6pm Darley Park
FREE entry, car parking £5 at St Benedict Catholic College
Pre-order your Picnic Hamper
£25
DANBOR TALKA / Le Choc des Tambours by
Les Commandos Percu and Deabru Beltzak
Derby Festé 2015 returns with a bang! Come and enjoy a feast of eye-popping live performances on the streets of Derby. The undoubted highlight will be the powerful combination of furious percussion and choreographed pyrotechnics on Saturday 26. Visit www.derbyfeste.com for the full line-up.
Fri 25 – Sat 26 Sep
Locations around Derby City Centre
Sat 26 Sep
Headline act: DANBOR TALKA / Le Choc des Tambours £10, (£7 in advance)
Whether out with a group of friends, spending time as a family or looking for a venue for a work Christmas party, a spin on the Derby Christmas Ice Rink, made of real ice, will be a fabulous festive treat!
Tue 27 Nov – Tue 5 Jan 2016 Market Place £6.50
- £8.50
Parks Events Derby Race for Life
Sun 12 Jul, 10:30am and 2:30pm Darley Park
Community Fun Days Sat 4 Jul, 12noon – 4pm
Health & Fitness Memberships
From just £29 per month our affordable gym, workout and swim memberships are just the thing to help you get fit and healthy. Our friendly team are on hand to help you achieve your goals in whichever way suits you.
derby.gov.uk/bfit
Osmaston Park
Sun 11 Jul, 12noon – 4pm Sinfin Moor Park
Sun 18 Jul, 12noon – 4pm Stockbrook Recreation Ground
Sun 25 Jul, 12noon – 4pm Caxton Park
Love Derby Parks Events
Craft and nature activities, face painting, ‘try it’ sports and much more. Bring a picnic and join in the fun at parks across the city. See website for more information.
Mon 27 – Fri 31 Jul Parks across the city For more information visit derby.gov.uk/leisureevents
Libraries Events Reminiscence Time
For people living with dementia
Jul – Sep
Record Breakers, Summer Reading Challenge 2015
Derby Arena
- 250m indoor cycle track - State-of-the-art gym - Indoor Cycling & Exercise Studios - Sporting infield - Events
derbyarena.uk.com
For children aged four to 12. Free holiday activities including puppet shows, animal handling and circus skills.
Sat 11 Jul – Sat 13 Sep
Clubs and Groups
A variety of free clubs and groups take place across our libraries, including Cradle clubs, Rhymetime, Homework clubs, Job clubs, Knit and natter groups, Reading groups, Internet tasters, and Code clubs.
For more information visit derby.gov.uk/libraries
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Bitter and Twisted BSL Sign Interpreted performance Thu 9 Jul, 7:45pm Troubadour’s Toolkit 2 day workshops for children - fully accessible for deaf patrons:Mon 10 – Tue 11 Aug (Suitable for ages 8 -11) Wed 12 – Thu 13 Aug (Suitable for ages 12 -16) Aladdin BSL Sign Interpreted performances Wed 9 Dec, 2pm, Sat 12 Dec, 7:30pm, Sun 27 Dec, 2pm, Sun 3 Jan, 1pm Audio Described performances Wed 16 Dec, 2pm, Mon 28 Dec, 7pm, Sun 3 Jan, 1pm Captioned performances Sat 2 Jan 10:30am & 7:30pm Relaxed Performance Wed 30 Dec, 2pm
We have a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces available for hire. From the intimate, grade II listed Guildhall Theatre to prime high street retail space and city centre parks.
The Potty Professor’s Christmas Miracle BSL Shadow Interpreted performances Sat 19 Dec, 2:30pm & Sun 27 Dec, 11am
To find out more visit www.derbylive.co.uk or contact our Space Hire Team on 01332 287361 (Indoor Spaces) and 01332 287362 (Outdoor Spaces) or spacehire@derby.gov.uk
Relaxed Performance Sun 13 Dec, 2:30pm
Audio Described performances Thu 17 Dec, 1:30pm & Sun 27, 2:30pm
Visit www.sceneandsound.co.uk for listings of access performances at other venues.
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Derby Folk Festival Fri 2 - Sun 4 Oct Buddy Holly and The Cricketers Tue 6 Oct The Haunted Dolls House Wed 14 Oct Aladdin Mon 7 Dec - Sun 3 Jan The Potty Professor’s Christmas Miracle Thu 10 - Tue 29 Dec
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