LIVE performances, events & festivals
W hat’s On
Jan - Mar 2013
Don’t miss
S ave The Last Dance Mon 4 – Sat 9 Feb
Chinese State Circus Fri 15 – Sat 16 Feb
R apunzel Sat 30 – Sun 31 Mar
Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Tue 9 – Sat 13 Apr
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Here at Derby LIVE we are celebrating success! In September, Calendar Girls attracted over 8000 people and became our fastest selling week-long drama ever! Tickets for Peter Pan are literally flying out of the door and we’ve been nominated for a TMA Best Musical Award for our 2011 production The Go-Between. Leading on from that we are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to our Spring 2013 season which is jam-packed with exciting events for Jan-Mar. But don’t delay - tickets are selling fast! If you want to be the first to hear about our forthcoming shows then why not join our email list at www.derbylive.co.uk
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Dec
Lyngo Theatre Company And Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith in association with Derby LIVE
Snow Play
Make a giant snowman, have a super snowball fight and help us to bring back the Spring in this highly interactive smash-hit London production, starring Patrick Lynch from CBeebies. Wed 12 – Sun 23 Dec Guildhall Theatre £10.25
Fly away on a spectacular journey of wonder and excitement into the magical world of Neverland this Christmas with EastEnders and Gavin & Stacey’s Larry Lamb as Captain Hook and Britain’s Got Talent winner and Waterloo Road rascal George Sampson starring as Peter Pan. Wed 5 Dec – Sun 6 Jan Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £10.25 - £25.25
Jan
Traditional Mid-Winter Revels Concert and Ceilidh
An evening of song and dance - concertinas pressed, fiddles caressed, banjos plucked, guitars strummed, melodeons squeezed, bodhrans belted, brass bellowed, and keyboards tinkled. Sun 13 Jan, 6pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £13
Ashrow Theatre
Uncle Vanya
Chekhov’s classic drama exposes love, adultery, money, morality and self-image, in a brand new adaptation. Sat 12 & Tue 15 – Fri 18 Jan Guildhall Theatre £13.25
European Union Chamber Orchestra
John Lill, one of Britain’s most distinguished pianists returns to Derby to play Mozart’s sprightly and sunny piano concerto No 12 K414. Wed 23 Jan, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £16.25 - £29.25
Evolution
Evolution gigs are like mini festivals, with music happening for over eight hours on two stages! Sat 26 Jan & Sat 23 Mar, 2pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £6.25 on the door, £5.25 in advance
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A combination of live science experiments, record attempts and recreations live on stage, with the opportunity to become an official Guinness World Records record holder! Sat 26 Jan, 7pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.25
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Expect an energetic, romp suitable for all the family as Oddsocks put a festive spin on this classic English folk tale. With lots of action and audience participation. Tue 29 Jan – Fri 1 Feb, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £17.25
The Billy Fury Years
A journey through the musical career of Britain’s best loved Rock ‘n’ Roller. Wed 30 Jan, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.25
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
Legendary band leader Ray McVay swings into Derby to direct the UK’s most renowned big band. Including In the Mood, Moonlight Serenade, American Patrol, Little Brown Jug and Tuxedo Junction to name but a few. Thu 31 Jan, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21
Imran Yusuf
This is a show about pursuing your dreams and ambitions with unrelenting enthusiasm and perseverance. Motivating, inspiring and 100% comedy! Fri 1 Feb, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £13.75
Feb
Elsie & Norm’s MacBeth
Elsie and Norm perform William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at their three-bed semi in Laburnum Avenue. Sat 2 Feb, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13.25
He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! Featuring all-live vocals and music, fabulous costumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ! Fri 1 Feb, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £20.75
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BILL KENWRIGHT AND LAURIE MANSFIELD PRESENT
Dreamboats & Petticoats meets Dirty Dancing in an all new Rock ‘n’ Roll musical. Mon 4 – Sat 9 Feb Assembly Rooms – Great Hall
£18.25 - £32.25
Tim Edey and Brenden Power
Folk musicians Tim and Brendan love to improvise and their sheer mad spontaneity captivates audiences everywhere! Sat 9 Feb, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £16
Katherine Ryan Nature’s Candy
Having experienced motherhood, divorce, and MTV, this award-winning comedian proves the things in life that make us bitter, can actually be quite delicious and hilarious. Thu 7 Feb, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £13.25
For the first time ever, Derby City Council is producing its very own pantomime starring staff and councillors. Oh, yes it is! DiCC Whittington is sure to prove a firm favourite for all the family! Wed 6 – Sat 9 Feb Guildhall Theatre £11.25
Sassy tunes, sensational choreography and sparkling costumes conjure up all the fizz and razzmatazz of glamorous Hollywood at its best. Tue 12 Feb, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £27.75 - £40.75
Jane Eyre
As much fun, zaniness and humour as can be found while performing all fourteen Gilbert & Sullivan operetta’s in ninety, hilarious, topsy-turvy minutes! Wed 13 Feb, 7:30pm
by Charlotte Brontë
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.25
Should Jane trust her head or follow her heart? The classic story of love, loss and redemption in an intriguing new adaptation of one of the great gothic novels. Mon 11 & Tue 12 Feb, 7:30pm
Derby Jazz
Directed by Nick Lane
Guildhall Theatre £12.25 - £16.25
Darius Brubeck Quartet This sparkling international quartet has had great success on the worldwide jazz festival circuit with its programmes of South African jazz. Fri 15 Feb, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £13.25
Yin Yang
30 Chinese artistes will perform remarkable acrobatics, martial arts and human juggling in this daring, breath-taking and thrilling family show. Fri 15 & Sat 16 Feb Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £15.25 – £27.25
People’s Theatre Company
The Elephant Bridesmaid Written for parents to enjoy with their children this magical musical is about weddings, wombats and the loveliest elephant the world has ever known. Mon 18 Feb, 2:30pm Guildhall Theatre £10.75
The self-styled floppy-collared loon is back with a new live show. Wed 20 Feb, 7:30pm
This action-packed party show features the greatest hits from Abba, The Bee Gees, and the biggest hits from the ‘70s. Thu 21 Feb, 7:30pm
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £31.25
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £19.75
Ola Onabule
Ola, one of Britain’s most successful international soul and jazz artists returns to Derby for an emotionally charged performance. Fri 22 Feb, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £15.25
Derek Acorah
The Eternal Spirits Tour
One of the most respected Spiritualist Mediums of a generation returns to Derby. Sat 23 Feb, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre £18.75
A magical show of songs, laughter and audience participation – ideal for children of all ages, especially under 5s. Sun 24 Feb, 2pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £11.25
Good Companions
Come and join the award-winning Good Companions for some light-hearted entertainment for the whole family! Tickets only available from Ray & Brenda Harrison 01332 515696. Tue 26 Feb – Sat 2 Mar Guildhall Theatre £8.50 - £9.50
Mar
Hairy Bikers
Combining breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music and a touch of Irish craic. Thu 28 Feb, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £23.25v
Larger Than Live
Join Si and Dave for a big night out, with lots of laughs and of course, food! Sat 2 Mar, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £26.25
Justin Moorhouse
Don’t miss this stand-up romp from one of Britain’s best comedians. Sat 2 Mar, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £15.25
Wedding Fair
Derby’s ultimate wedding show where only the best wedding show professionals exhibit. For FREE tickets pre-register at www. derbyweddingshow.co.uk Sun 3 Mar, 11am – 4pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £4 on the door
Heidi Talbot
Supported by David Gibb & Elly Lucas
Heidi will perform a mix of traditional and contemporary material, reinvented classics and little-known gems. Sun 3 Mar, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £15.25
Gatepost Theatre Company
Taking you back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up and a wedding singer might just be the coolest guy in the room. Wed 6 – Sat 9 Mar Guildhall Theatre £8.25 - £10.25
Packed full of games, songs and laughter, this is an enchanting visit to the Little Kingdom, live on stage. Wed 6 & Thu 7 Mar Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £12.75 - £16.75
Gretchen Peters
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters will be performing her own mix of soulful melodies and enchanting lyrics. Thu 7 Mar, 7:30pm Combining the sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger – join the UK’s original Rat Pack in a live concert extravaganza. Fri 8 Mar, 7.30pm
Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £17.75
Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21.25
This incredibly talented cast bring to life the music of the Rock ‘n’ Roll era as Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison and Eddie Cochran. Sat 9 Mar, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £20.75
by William Shakespeare
Themes of love, jealousy and forgiveness are explored through scenes of intense psychological drama and high comedy in one of Shakespeare’s last plays. Tue 12 - Sat 16 Mar, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £10
The Fureys
Renowned for their hit songs I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet 16, Red Rose Café and Steal Away, The Fureys & Davey Arthur have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 35 years. Wed 13 Mar, 8pm
Sold Out
Micky Flanagan Fri 15 Mar, 8pm
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £24.75
Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £18.25
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Revisiting the classics that have made them one of the most successful British Folk Rock bands ever. Sat 16 Mar, 7:30pm
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U2 UK
If you love the real U2, you will love U2 UK, as they authentically recreate the sound, attitude, drama and showmanship. Sat 16 Mar, 8pm
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £19.75
Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £12 in advance, £14 on the door
Rose Hill Musical Society
The Pirates of Penzance
Confrontation between the Pirates of Penzance and the local police force is a highlight of one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most popular comic operas. Tickets can only be purchased via Peter Featherstone on 0115 925 8717. Tue 19 – Sat 23 Mar Guildhall Theatre £10 – £12
Haydn’s Symphony No.103 ‘Drumroll’ is a work of huge imagination and Beethoven’s Symphony No.3 Eroica, is one of his greatest compositions. Sensational percussionists O Duo - Owen Gunnell & Oliver Cox perform a newly-commissioned percussion concerto. Tue 19 Mar, 7:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £16.25 - £29.25
A reading by its author Michael Morpurgo with songs from John Tams and Barry Coope. The tale of a horse who travels from peaceful Devon and witnesses the horrors of the Great War. Sun 17 Mar, 6pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £17
Derby Jazz
Clare Teal
The UK’s most successful female jazz performer in decades, Clare Teal, has twice been named British Jazz Singer of the Year as well as winning the BBC Jazz Singer of the Year Award. Fri 22 Mar, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £17.25
Pete Firman Hoodwinker
Magic meets comedy with the star of BBC’s The Magicians, whose old school vaudeville charm fuses with jaw-dropping tricks. Fri 22 Mar, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £16.25
A 21st Century Investigation
Ellen Kent
A brand new show for all ages starring Jimmy Cricket taking you back to the great days of entertainment with comedy, speciality acts and a live band. Tue 26 Mar, 2:30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £14.25
Carmen
The most seductive opera ever written, Carmen is the story of the bewitching gypsy girl whose beauty lures a soldier to desertion which leads to her own murder. Sung in French with English surtitles. Thu 28 Mar, 7.30pm
Trevor Marriott is the UK’s leading Ripper expert, who since 2002 has been conducting a cold case investigation into The Whitechapel Murders, which were attributed to a fearsome killer known as Jack the Ripper. Thu 28 Mar, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13.25
Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21.25 – £33.25
Apr BILL KENWRIGHT
BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
From the same team behind last year’s sell-out Easter tour of The Wizard of Oz, another family friendly, hilarious, Easter panto about the girl with the magical, golden, very long hair. Sat 30 – Sun 31 Mar Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £19.25
Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling musical still enjoys huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. Tue 9 – Sat 13 Apr Assembly Rooms - Great Hall £19.25 – £29.75
DIRECT FROM ITS TRIUMPHANT WEST END RUN AT LONDON’S SAVOY THEATRE THE BRAND NEW HIT MUSICAL INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC, LIFE & TIMES OF
BILL KENWRIGHT AND JOHN MILLER PRESENT
Soul Sister follows the highs and lows, passions and heartbreak, of Ike and Tina Turner as their careers soared and their marriage crumbled. Full of heart and soul, electrifying chorography, and stunning musical numbers including What’s love got to do with it and Simply the Best. Mon 15 – Sat 20 Apr Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £19.25 - £34.25
Outdoor Events
Whether out with a group of friends, on a romantic date, or spending time as a family, the Derby Christmas Ice Rink will be one of the coolest destinations in Derby this Christmas. With real ice and a café to warm up after your skate. Sat 1 Dec – Sun 6 Jan Market Place £6.50, £8.50
Fifty Shades of Pink Tour
Farmers’ Markets
A unique range of fresh products are available at our bustling Farmers’ Market, every third Thursday in the month. Thu 17 Jan and every third Thu monthly, 8am – 2pm Market Place FREE entry
Valentine’s Fair
Enjoy all the fun of the fair this February half-term. Fri 15 – Sun 24 Feb Market Place See on site for prices
Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs and side splitting cabaret. The stars and chart topping hits just keep on coming. Party like there’s no tomorrow. Europe’s No 1 cabaret sensation. Fri 29 Mar – Sat 13 Apr Market Place £16 – £34