MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Award winning, Derbyshire based theatre company, Oddsocks Productions, return to Markeaton Park Craft Village this summer with Shakespeare’s romantic romp Much Ado About Nothing, brought to life in their own, inimitable, hilarious and irreverent style!

Thu 13 – Sat 15 Jul, 7:30pm

£18 – £16

Enjoy a magical midsummer evening with Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company and their unique staging of Shakespeare’s comedy classic about love, mischief and magic.

Wed 19 – Sat 22 Jul, 7:30pm £13

Thirty-something Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch but finds her life turned completely upside down when she takes on the Maid of Honour role in her best friend’s wedding. Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmaids on a wild ride down the road to the big event.

Fri 28 Jul, 9pm £15

Top Gun Maverick

After more than 30 years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise), finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen.

Sat 29 Jul, 9pm £15

T&CS FOR OUR OUTDOOR THEATRE & CINEMA SEASON

Unreserved seating - you will need to bring your own seating.

You may bring your own food and drink, however there will also be food and drink for sale at the events. Only assistance dogs allowed.

These are outdoor performances – please dress appropriately for the weather – the show will go on!

Pay and display car parking available at Markeaton Park Craft Village. Postcode DE22 4NH.

Making its debut at The Darley Park Weekender for 2023 is brand new event, Ultimate 90s.

Taking us back to this pop-tastic time are some of the greatest pop legends whose posters adorned the wall of many teenagers growing up. Taking to the stage will be Peter Andre, Atomic Kitten, East 17, and Five DJ Annie Grace will also be bringing her unique energy and floor filling tracks.

So ‘If Ya Getting Down’, ‘It’s Alright’ you can join us for this absolutely epic trip down memory lane. If you missed out on the big names back in the day, you can catch them now!

Fri 25 Aug, 4:30pm

Darley Park

£28 – £22.50, U16s £20 – £15, U5s Free

Darley Weekender Joint Ticket

Book both 80s & 90s and save!

Sat 26 Aug, 4:30pm

Darley Park

£28 – £22.50, U16s £20 – £15, U5s Free

Back once more as part of The Darley Park Weekender 2023, the firm favourite will be delighting again with classical music, and fireworks in one of the UK’s biggest outdoor classical concerts.

Sinfonia Viva will provide the stunning music in the beautiful surroundings that is Darley Park, making it the perfect event for family and friends to enjoy together, don’t forget to bring your picnic!

Sun 27 Aug, 6pm

Darley Park

£6.50 – £4.50, U16s £4– £1.50

BOOK EARLY & SAVE

Back after its successful debut in 2022, 80s Mix Tape returns for The Darley Park Weekender 2023. Join us for more nostalgia featuring Martin Kemp, Hue and Cry, ABC, along with 80s Reunion

80s Mix Tape will once again be transporting us back to the era famous for its shoulder pads and perms, where leggings were a staple, and the music was epic. This night will feature many of the icons who are synonymous with the 80s. DJ Martin Kemp, Hue and Cry and ABC will be taking to the stage in this party to remember.

Supported by

Direct from the West End and after two sell out tours, the ultimate feel-good Irish-inspired Christmas show is back with an even bigger production for 2023.

The Story of The Dubliners and featuring an international cast of singers, musicians and dancers Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favourite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of New York

Wed 1 Nov, 8pm

Derby Arena

£28.50

Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s.

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Fri 3 Nov, 8pm

Derby Arena

£31.50

Born in a storm, Meg has always caused havoc. The naughtiest girl in the world has reduced Mum and Dad to gibbering wrecks, neighbours hide their children from her cruel clutches, even the wasps give this tornado of trouble a wide berth. On one fateful day she upsets the Christmas Elves – and war is declared. This wickedly comic tale will be enjoyed by anyone who has ever been the slightest bit naughty.

Supported by

Thu 14 – Sat 30 Dec

Old Central Library

£15 – £10

Sun 24 Mar 2024, 8pm

Derby Arena

£34.50

When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 16. Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop. In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other. Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.