SUMMER SEASON
From April 2019
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AFTERNOON TEA When you join us for a matinee performance you can now enjoy a delicious afternoon tea before the show! Tuck into a selection of mouth-watering home-made sandwiches, fresh scones and indulgent cakes, with a pot of tea or an Americano coffee for just £20 for two people. To pre-book your afternoon tea, please contact the box office.
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WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER SEASON We’ve been busy over the last few months preparing for an incredibly exciting range of new shows. This Easter, we kick off our Summer season with our biggest production yet. 10 professional actor musicians and 30 community members will join together in the firm family favourite The Jungle Book. This is also the first time we’ll have British Sign Language throughout the production, allowing our Deaf community to access this fun family show filled with fantastic original songs. We certainly don’t stop when summer comes round, and as ever I can’t wait for our Departure Lounge Festival. We also will be welcoming a new generation of theatregoers with our special Summer show Five, which is perfect for ages 3-6. Looking ahead to Autumn I am really excited to announce we will be making One Man Two Guvnors, in co-production with our friends at Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch. Set in 1960s Brighton, this hilarious comedy with superb live music is going to be the night out of the season, and will certainly keep you feeling warm as the autumn nights draw in. Please do tweet me @SarahBrigham, or drop me a letter or email to tell me what you’re enjoying this season and I look forward to welcoming you to the theatre soon.
Sarah Brigham Artistic Director & Chief Executive
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DERBY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
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A Derby Theatre Production
THE JUNGLE BOOK
ADAPTED BY
Neil Duffield DIRECTOR
Sarah Brigham DESIGNER
FRIDAY 5 - SATURDAY 20 APRIL
Ali Allen
We’ll all be swingin’ and singin’ in the jungle this Easter!
Ivan Stott
COMPOSER
Building on the success of our popular Christmas shows, this Easter we are bringing you a very special family treat. Expect stunning sets and costumes, catchy music from Ivan Stott (composer of Hansel & Gretel, Peter Pan and many other Derby Theatre Christmas shows) and plenty of magic in our spectacular new production of The Jungle Book. Award-winning writer Neil Duffield’s new adaptation of The Jungle Book is inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s magical stories, and is brought to life with brand new songs. Whilst growing up in the jungle and facing battles with the ruthless Shere Khan, Mowgli learns what it truly means to belong, thanks to friends Baloo and Bagheera.
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Emily Howlett
MOVEMENT DIRECTOR
Jon Beney
CREATIVE BSL CONSULTANT
Darryl Jackson ★★★★
“A glorious production in every respect” The Stage (Hansel & Gretel, 2018) “Wow, and a bit more wow!” TheatreWorld (Peter Pan, 2017)
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MEMBERSHIP DEAL 1/2 price tickets on previews, £5 off for all other performances (ticket bands A-C) Please see website for performance times TICKETS: From £10
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YOUNG ARTISTS
SECOND PERSON NARRATIVE & SKELLIG THURSDAY 18 & FRIDAY 19 APRIL, 2PM & 6.30PM Derby Youth Theatre’s year 7-9 groups have chosen two plays from a range of compelling scripts to perform with their own twist. Expect thrilling adventures, imaginative characters and surprising plot twists. This is an evening of theatre not to be missed.
Second Person Narrative by Jemma Kennedy
‘Off you go then and best of luck. It’s bound to be different this time though some of it might seem familiar. The big questions, we mean the beginnings, middles, endings, etcetera. Still, not to worry, it’s all a work-in-progress.’ You’re born a girl. You grow up. You grow old. You die. But along the way can you really forge your own identity? Can you actually choose your own destiny? And would you do anything differently if you could do it all over again?
Skellig by David Almond
Michael is facing change, and when that change coincides with his baby sister’s illness he becomes uncertain of the world around him. Whilst exploring his new home, he discovers something magical in the old rundown garage; a mysterious creature called Skellig who needs his help. With his new friend Mina, he helps Skellig gain his strength, and Michael’s world begins to change forever TICKETS: £8 (£6 concessions)
A THOUSAND REASONS NOT TO FLY & LITTLE CRIMINALS FRIDAY 14, 6.30PM & SATURDAY 15 JUNE, 2PM & 6.30PM Both Youth Theatre groups chose their favourite play out of a selection of exciting and compelling scripts and can’t wait to perform their versions of the stories they loved the most.
A Thousand Reasons Not To Fly by Daniel Jamieson Being a parent is hard: so many worries and dangers galore. Misha and her grandad have a relationship full of adventure and risk, but this is a challenge for her over-protective parents. Who should Misha listen to as she grows up and starts making decisions for herself? A comic exploration of parenting, a risk-taking grandad and one girl’s dreams.
Little Criminals by Evan Placey ‘Once upon a time children behaved, Once upon a time children saw you and waved’ A group of well-known characters are sent to trial, including a certain golden girl who breaks entry into three bears’ house… But are they really criminals, or victims of adults who have been quick to judge? TICKETS: £8 (£6 concessions)
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INFLUENCE FRIDAY 26 & SATURDAY 27 JULY, 2PM & 7PM Following the huge success of The Blue Road, Derby Youth Theatre year 10-13 groups are excited to perform a brand new play.
Influence By Andy McGregor Cameras all around. Phones sucking out your data. They are watching you. But who exactly are ‘they’? A group of friends play cat and mouse with power as they switch off their screens and are thrusted into the offline world 300 feet underground. Inspired by modern TV hits Black Mirror and Stranger Things, this surreal comic adventure explores the fear of growing up in a world that is not this generation’s creation. Directed by Nicky Bellenger this new play has been commissioned by Derby Theatre, Dundee REP, Leeds Playhouse, Northern Stage, Royal & Derngate and Theatre Royal Plymouth.
Influence curtain raiser
What does it mean to be age 14-18 in 2019: what lies ahead for this generation and how much of an influence do they really have on their future? Taking inspiration from Influence by Andy McGregor, and drawing on personal, political and cultural experiences, the Friday Year 10-13 group will open the evening with a brand new performance. Devised by the group and directed by Tom Craig. TICKETS: £12 (£9 under 26s, £5 DT Network members)
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DERBY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
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A WinterWalker and Theatre Hullabaloo Production, co-produced with Derby Theatre
“Little mouths were open as they were absolutely mesmerised by the entire performance.” Boom Magazine (Holiday, 2018)
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WEDNESDAY 31 JULY - SATURDAY 10 AUGUST A perfect show for ages 3-6 and their grown-ups
Eyes see, fingers touch Noses breathe in deep Tongues taste, ears hear Bodies ready- leap! What’s this? What does it look like? How does it feel? Does it smell nasty, or taste nice? Does it make a noise? Join two dancers and a live musician as they use their eyes and ears, noses and mouths, fingers and feet to discover a world of play that makes the ordinary extraordinary. FIVE is a playful exploration of our five human senses through dance, movement and live music. Created by Derbyshire-based family theatre specialists WinterWalker, this warm, funny and inclusive show is a perfect introduction to live performance for children age 3 to 6 and their grown-ups.
FIRST 200 TICKETS AVAILABLE AT £8
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MEMBERSHIP DEAL* Half price tickets for all performances on Wed 31 July, £2 off rest of the run. *Not available on £8 ticket deal
Please see website for performance times TICKETS: Adults £12 Under 6s £10 AGE GUIDE: 3-6 years
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DERBY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
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A Derby Theatre and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch Production
BY
Richard Bean BASED ON
The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni SONGS BY
Grant Olding DIRECTOR
Sarah Brigham MUSICAL DIRECTOR
SATURDAY 7 - SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Kelvin Towse DESIGNER
Neil Irish
Richard Bean’s smash-hit comedy premieres in Derby for a limited run this Autumn. Directed by Sarah Brigham, featuring a side-splitting mix of slapstick comedy, farce and live music by a talented skiffle band, One Man Two Guvnors is one great night out. After being fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall is skint and hungry. He manages to secure a new job as a minder for small time gangster Roscoe Crabbe. What Francis doesn’t know, is his new guvnor is really Roscoe’s sister Rachel in disguise, as her own dead brother, who has been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. To further complicate things, Francis nabs a second job working for that very Stanley Stubbers who is hiding from the police. All Francis has to do is ensure his two guvnors don’t meet. What could go wrong? Seen by over 1 million people worldwide, One Man Two Guvnors has been a runaway hit at the National Theatre, on the West End and on Broadway.
“The funniest show on the planet.” Daily Mail (National Theatre production)
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MEMBERSHIP DEAL Friends: 1/2 price on previews, £5 off for the rest of the run (Bands A-c)
Please see website for performance times TICKETS: From £10
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DERBY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
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A Derby Theatre Production
A CHRISTMAS CAROL FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER - SATURDAY 4 JANUARY
Neil Duffield’s stunning adaption of Charles Dickens’ treasured novel returns to the Derby Theatre stage for Christmas 2019. On Christmas Eve, the cruel humbug Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his old business partner Jacob Marley to warn him to change his miserly ways. After midnight, three spirits guide Scrooge on a journey through his Christmases past, present and future, to reveal the errors of his cold-heart. Along the way he encounters the mistletoe and merriment of Mr Fezziwig’s dancing party, Tiny Tim’s generous Christmas spirit and the true consequences of his meanness. Made in Derby and performed by a talented ensemble cast with live music and carols, this much-loved festive story will be a heart-warming experience for all the family this Christmas.
ORIGINAL STORY
Charles Dickens ADAPTED BY
Neil Duffield
DIRECTED BY
Oliver O’Shea from the original production directed by Sarah Brigham “A sparkling presentation of Charles Dickens’s perennial favourite. ” British Theatre Guide (A Christmas Carol, 2014)
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MEMBERSHIP DEAL Friends: 1/2 price on previews and £5 all other performances (Bands A-C) PERFORMANCE TIMES:
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TICKETS: from £12.50
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FESTIVAL
THURSDAY 18 - SUNDAY 21 JULY
Departure Lounge, Derby Theatre’s hugely successful summer festival of, cool, contemporary and cutting edge theatre will once again provide the perfect theatrical vacation for theatre makers and audiences alike. Departure Lounge is a platform for the most exciting theatre companies from across the UK, Edinburgh previews, workshops and the return of the ever-popular panel discussion, hosted by theatre critic and writer, Lyn Gardner. Brand new work will include: Ad Infinitum with their show Extraordinary Wall of Silence. For 2019, we are also thrilled to platform Represent Showcase, a collection of performances to celebrate queer artists, performance and themes, and to commission the S.H.E.D, a versatile portable space for all kind of cultural happenings at Departure Lounge and beyond… As ever we’ll have passes for the whole weekend as well as individual tickets so you can make the most of your festival experience at great prices. @ingoodcoEM
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Departure Lounge is produced by In Good Company, and supported using funding from Arts Council England and the European Regional Development Fund through the D2N2 Big House Project.
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An Out of Joint and Royal & Derngate, Northampton co-production in association with Oxford Playhouse
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY
TUESDAY 23 - SATURDAY 27 APRIL
1930s England. Darlington Hall runs like clockwork under one of the last truly great butlers. Reserved and dutiful like his father before him and with the funny and forthright housekeeper Kenton by his side, Stevens faithfully serves his employer. Meanwhile, England stands on a precipice, as fascism builds and boils in Europe. 20 years later, Stevens travels to find an old friend, remembering choices made and not made, journeying to one last chance at happiness. Kazuo Ishiguro’s literary masterpiece is transformed into an exquisite stage play with sumptuous period costumes and is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid to follow their heart.
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DIRECTOR
Christopher Haydon DESIGNER
Lily Arnold LIGHTING DESIGNER
Mark Howland STARRING
Niamh Cusack
Stephen Boxer
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION:
Tue 23 Apr
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm
MEMBERSHIP DEAL Ticket bands A-C: 1/2 price tickets Tue & Wed eve and £5 off all other performances TICKETS: From £15 AGE GUIDE: 14+
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Produced by Dermot McLaughlin Productions in association with The Mercury Theatre Colchester, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Exeter Northcott Theatre
WRITTEN BY
Tim Luscombe DIRECTED BY
Daniel Buckroyd (Spamalot, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street) DESIGN BY
Sara Perks STARRING
Janet Dibley
TUESDAY 7 - SATURDAY 11 MAY
“I don’t save or shield them. It’s as bad as I feared – they’re lost” 1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. The Governess will risk everything to keep the children safe, even if it means giving herself up to The Others. Years later, confronted by the past she is compelled to account for what actually happened to her and the innocents under her protection. This new adaptation of Henry James’ iconic tale, which was the original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, is a masterclass in stage-craft, with captivating performances, deliciously atmospheric set and lighting design and an evocative soundtrack.
★★★★
Maggie McCarthy
“Tightly-wound and deliciously atmospheric” The Stage
★★★★★ “Impressively seamless… sophisticated… thought-provoking” Theatre News
MEMBERSHIP DEAL Ticket bands A-C: 1/2 price tickets Tue & Wed eve and £5 off all other performances PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Evenings 7.30pm Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm TICKETS: From £15 AGE GUIDE: 14+ (mild peril)
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‘BRILLIANT IT EXPLODES LIKE GLITTERING FIREWORKS’ SUNDAY TIMES
UNION J’s JAYMI HENSLEY IS JOSEPH
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BILL KENWRIGHT BY ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP PRESENTS
TIM RICE AND ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER’S
“The best of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musicals” The Evening News “A dream come true. It is utterly irresistible, go, go, go, Jo!” Mail on Sunday “Joseph is back in all its glory… an amazing dream show” Daily Mail “I was thrilled... a superb piece of entertainment” Daily Mirror
TUESDAY 18 - SATURDAY 22 JUNE
JAYMI IS JOSEPH…
“Enormously enjoyable” The Guardian “Still amazing. An evening of real pleasure” Daily Telegraph
Union J’s Jaymi Hensley dons the Technicolor Dreamcoat for his first ever major musical role. With additional new choreography from Gary Lloyd (Thriller Live, Heathers), Bill Kenwright’s ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical is brought to life in a colourful explosion of joy. Having risen to fame on The X Factor, Union J went on to have a top ten album and a major UK tour and Jaymi later appeared on hit TV shows including Celebrity Masterchef. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Go, Go, Go Joseph, Any Dream Will Do and many more.
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Tues - Thu 7.30pm Wed & Thu matinee 2.30pm Fri 5pm & 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm
MEMBERSHIP DEAL £5 off Tues eve limited to just 100 tickets for Friends (ticket bands A&B) TICKETS: From £20
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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
★★★★★ “Dazzling” Sunday telegraph
★★★★★ “Terrific” Sunday Express “A triumphant evening... unmissable and unbeatable” The Spectator “Brings the audience cheering to it’s feet and roaring approval” The Daily Mail “Exhilarating... one of the best musicals ever written” Sunday Times “Gritty, gripping, superb” Mail of Sunday
MONDAY 14 - SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER
Written by Willy Russell, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning BLOOD BROTHERS. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail). The superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.
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7.30pm 2.30pm Wed, Thur & Sat
MEMBERSHIP DEAL £5 off Mon eve - limited availability! (Ticket bands A&B) TICKETS: from £20
School rates available on Thur matinee
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DRAMA
The Classic Thriller Theatre Company
THE LADY VANISHES
MONDAY 7 - SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER
Inspired by the Hitchcock classic. A new adaptation of the much-loved film - directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave. Socialite Iris is travelling home to England on the train when an accident introduces her to the mild-mannered Miss. Froy. After her travelling companion suddenly disappears, Iris is perplexed to find that all the other passengers deny ever having seen her. With the help of urbane musician Max she turns detective and together they become drawn into a complex web of European intrigue as they try to solve the mystery of why the lady vanished. Building on the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Company, which sold over two million tickets around the UK, The Classic Thriller Theatre Company has produced hits from Ruth Rendell, Edgar Wallace and Levinson & Link, the writers of Murder, She Wrote. A quick-witted and devilishly fun thriller, the 1939 classic film is ranked as one of the best British films of all time. This early masterpiece from Hitchcock – the ‘Master of Suspense’ – is brought to life in a new adaptation from the masters of the stage thriller.
BASED ON THE FILM DIRECTED BY
Alfred Hitchcock WRITTEN BY
Sidney Gilliat and Frank Launder ADAPTED BY
Antony Lampard “A first class thriller, beautifully expressed” Maidenhead Advertiser
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7.30pm 2.30pm on Wed & Sat
MEMBERSHIP DEAL £5 off Mon eve - limited availability! (Ticket bands A&B) TICKETS: from £20
DANCE
BALLET BLACK:
CHOREOGRAPHY
TRIPLE BILL FEATURING INGOMA
Mthuthuzeli November Sophie Laplane Martin Lawrance
TUESDAY 14 MAY
David Plater
Ingoma (Song), created by company dancer and choreographer Mthuthuzeli November is a fusion of ballet, African dance and singing. This premiere and Barbican co-commission portrays a milestone moment in South African history and imagines the struggles of black miners and their families in 1946, when 60,000 of them took courageous strike action.
Yann Seabra
Ballet Black reprise Martin Lawrance’s “wickedly intelligent” (The Guardian) Pendulum – an intimate duet which premiered in 2009 and the choreographer’s first work made for the company. An original, light-hearted work by Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in-residence, Sophie Laplane, also a premiere, completes the Triple Bill.
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LIGHTING DESIGN DESIGNER
COMPOSER
Ingoma: Peter Johnson ★★★★★ “The whole company is marvellous” The Independent (The Suit / A Dream Within A Midsummer Night’s Dream 2018) PERFORMANCE TIME
7.30pm
TICKETS: £16 (£14 concessions) AGE GUIDE: 7+
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ONE NIGHT EVENTS
SAM SWEENEY SUNDAY 5 MAY, 6PM The Unfinished Violin is an expansion and development from the music of the highly-acclaimed live show Sam Sweeney’s Fiddle “Made in the Great War”. A veteran of the mighty Bellowhead and Artistic Director of the National Folk Youth Ensemble, superb instrumentalist, SAM SWEENEY, brings his new show to Derby Theatre based on the true story of RICHARD HOWARD’s Violin discovered 100 years after his death. Sam is joined on stage by top musicians from the traditional music scene, Rob Harbron Concertina, Jack Rutter Guitar, Patsy Reid Piano, Ben Nicholls Bass. “Sensitive, fragile, emotive and extremely beautiful ” Colin Irwin, fRoots TICKETS: £22.50 (£20.50 concessions)
THE RONNIE SCOTT’S ALL STARS:
60TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SUNDAY 12 MAY, 7.30PM Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz alongside rare archive photos and video footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take you on a guided, musical tour of this music institution. Life at Ronnie’s is evocatively re-imagined through tales of the club’s past visitors, from pop stars, film stars and politicians to comedians and royalty, but above all, the musicians. Hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by the Club’s Musical Director, this is a unique evening celebrating the music and history of Ronnie Scott’s and is a must for any music fan. “Full-on brilliance” The Observer TICKETS: £22.50 (£20.50 concessions) £2 off for
JASPER CARROTT’S STAND UP & ROCK! WEDNESDAY 15 & THURSDAY 16 MAY, 7.30PM Stand Up & Rock is back…The tour will see the legendary Jasper Carrott back with a new stand up show before introducing his musical compatriots that have been ‘rockin’ audiences all over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper’s mate has rock star credentials that most dream of… founding member of The Move and ELO Bev’s band are one of the finest around. Joining them are Geoff Turton from the Rockin Berries and Suzi Woo. Do not miss this unique show that gives the opportunity to see and hear great artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs and Jasper back where he belongs... making us laugh!! TICKETS: £34
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KATE RUSBY FRIDAY 17 MAY, 7.30PM A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel. Inhabiting a lyric with unforced conviction – no matter how old or how modern – she has that rare ability to transport her audience, of touching them emotionally and making each tune live vividly within their experience and imagination. Audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making together with a selection of fresh new songs from her album due for release Spring 2019. As ever, she will be joined on stage by the cream of British folk musicians who form her select band. These virtuoso artists are sure to delight you with their exceptional talents. TICKETS: £27 (£25 under 26s)
AN EVENING WITH ANDY HAMILTON SUNDAY 19 MAY, 8PM Following sold out theatre tours of his ‘Change Management’ show, award-winning comedian, comedy writer and director Andy Hamilton is back with his first ever up close and personal show An Evening with Andy Hamilton. During this show, Andy will look back at his very extensive professional career in comedy which began in 1976 and has seen him pick up a raft of awards for co-writing and co-directing such household TV classics as Drop The Dead Donkey and Outnumbered. Andy’s TV and radio credits include Have I Got News For You, Q.I and Old Harry’s Game Audiences will have the opportunity to ask questions of Andy on any topic – during both halves of the show. Expect a funny and revealing night out with a master of comedy. TICKETS: £20.50 (£18.50 under 26s)
RUBY WAX, THE MONK AND THE NEUROSCIENTIST
HOW TO BE HUMAN
FRIDAY 31 MAY, 8PM Ruby Wax invites you to use more of your mind for compassion, instead of just chasing what’s ‘better’, like a hamster on a wheel. With a little help from monk Thubten Gelong, who explains how the mind works, and neuroscientist Ash Ranpura, who explains where everything that makes us ‘us’ can be found in the brain. This is the show you need to help you upgrade your mind as much as you’ve upgraded your iPhone. TICKETS: £22.50
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ONE NIGHT EVENTS
COMMEMORATING D-DAY
MELVYN BRAGG IN CONVERSATION
THURSDAY 6 JUNE, 7.30PM
FRIDAY 7 JUNE, 6.30PM
75 years ago, on 6 June 1944, the greatest seaborne invasion in history took place. D-Day saw an epic battle involving 156,000 men, 7,000 ships and 20,000 armoured vehicles. Giles Milton’s bold new history, D-Day: The Soldiers’ Story, narrates the day’s events through the tales of survivors from all sides. It lays bare the absolute terror of those trapped in the frontline of Operation Overlord. He will be joined by author Bali Rai, whose novel Voices: Now or Never. This special Derby Book Festival event will also include music and dance from the period. TICKETS: £10
Broadcaster, author and parliamentarian, Melvyn Bragg has been at the forefront of arts, culture and academic discussion for nearly 60 years. He has worked on many ground-breaking programmes, most prominently The South Bank Show and Radio 4’s In Our Time and Start the Week. He has undoubtedly made the arts more accessible and less elitist. His writing includes award-winning fiction and non-fiction and his latest novel, Love Without End, is a re-imagining of the legendary tale of Heloise and Abelard. TICKETS: £12
EMCCAN Regional Carnival Costume Competition
CELEBRATING CARNIVAL 2019
SATURDAY 15TH JUNE, 7PM An evening full of vibrant costumes, exhibition, steel pan, comedy, soca and carnival dance displays. Derby Caribbean Carnival hosts the 9th annual costume competition in partnership with Derby Theatre. The first EMCCAN Queen Show was hosted by Derby. We promise to bring you a night to remember! Part 1 will bring the main stage to life with an array of Caribbean Carnival arts, showcasing local talent as well as high profile nationally and internationally renowned carnival artistes. Prince and princess costumes will compete for the regional prize. Part 2 will see four Caribbean carnivals come together from Nottingham. Leicester, Northampton and Derby to compete for the regional crown. Each carnival will select their overall winning costume for King and Queen and a regional winner will be crowned. A family event that will leave you feeling energised and uplifted... not to be missed! TICKETS: £10 (£5 concessions)
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REGINALD D HUNTER: FACING THE BEAST SUNDAY 9 JUNE, 8PM Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter sets out on a forty date tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019 with his highly anticipated new show.
★★★★★ “Comedy of rare scope” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
★★★★ “He has the audience in the palm of his hand” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine TICKETS: £23.50 AGE GUIDE: 16+
JTQ
THE JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET FRIDAY 14 JUNE, 7.30PM For more than 25 years, The James Taylor Quartet have set the standard for the coolest sounds in funky acid jazz. On dozens of critically acclaimed albums and at their legendary live shows both at home and around the world, they’ve quietly become a byword for distinguished British creativity. In addition to his work with JTQ – James has collaborated with the likes of U2, The Wonderstuff, Manic Street Preachers, The Pogues, as well as with Tom Jones on the multi-platinum album Reload. JTQ are perhaps best-known and best-loved for their unrivalled live performances. With James’s Hammond leading the way, JTQ jam out with funky rhythms and kitschy-cool melodies - their concerts include reworkings of classics such as Green Onions and Time Is Tight, as well as JTQ’s debut single Blow Up and favourites such as JTQ Theme and, of course, the inimitable, Starsky and Hutch. “An institution” The Independent TICKETS: Tickets £21.50 (£19.50 under 26s) £2 off for
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FAMILY THEATRE
Northern Ballet
PUSS IN BOOTS TUESDAY 28 MAY Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. The only thing is, he always seems to bring his master, Jack, bad luck. Join Puss and Jack on their adventure as they meet a flurry of lovable characters, and even come face to face with royalty! Bringing this much-loved children’s story to life, Puss in Boots is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre. With sell-out performances and a string of hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed. This child-friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes. Book now for this purr-fect family treat! TICKETS: £10 (£8 under 26s) £2 off for PERFORMANCE TIMES: 12pm, 2pm & 4pm 2pm relaxed performance
BRAINIAC LIVE! SCIENCE ABUSE THURSDAY 30 MAY Strap on your safety goggles boys and girls, Science’s greatest and most volatile live show is returning with a vengeance. Based on the Original TV Show and celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary live on tour, Brainiac Live! is back. More mischievous than ever before Brainiac Live! will take you on a breathless ride through the wild world of the weird and wonderful. “Excellent…. Science Museum meets Top Gear” The Guardian TICKETS: £16.50 (£14.50 under 26s) £2 off with a Family ticket or PERFORMANCE TIME: 2pm AGE GUIDE: 6+
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JOURNEYS OF DESTINY THURSDAY 20 JUNE Meet Saad. Along with his family, he’s packed up his hopes and dreams – dreams like growing up with his friends or playing for Manchester United – into whatever he can carry. He is embarking on a journey that will change his world forever, a journey into the unknown. Journeys of Destiny is a new play for young people and community audiences, which takes stories from all our families and weaves them with that of Saad Al-Kassab, a young Syrian refugee whose dreams had to change forever when war broke out in his city of Homs. Using music, verbatim material and the children’s stories of going from the known to the unknown, be it changing schools, changing homes or changing countries, Journeys of Destiny explores what we need to take with us to keep us resilient, so we can navigate a world of change and achievement. Young people from Derby Theatre Youth groups & young refugees in the city will be participating in this production alongside the Journeys of Destiny team of actors to tell this inspiring story. TICKETS: £8 (under 26s & Refugees £5) PERFORMANCE TIME: 6.30pm AGE GUIDE: 8+
Deafinitely Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company present
HORRIBLE HISTORIES LIVE ON STAGE!
DREADFUL DEAF DEAFINITELY NOT FOR THE FAINT-HEARTED! SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 JUNE We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is deaf dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage as it delves into the dreadful, dangerous and deluded stories of the deaf! Deaf or hearing, this bilingual production – in spoken English and British Sign Language – is a truly frightful treat for all the family! TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for PERFORMANCE TIMES: Sat 1pm & 4pm, Sun 11am & 2pm AGE GUIDE: 5+
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RAZE UP SATURDAY 27 APRIL Development Day, 11 - 5pm It’s hard to drag up when business keeps on dragging you down. But don’t fear, Raze Collective have gathered together some renowned queer artists to give you a helping hand. We’re talking the nuts and bolts of the backend of showbiz. Think workshops on funding, marketing, contracts, producing and much much more! It will also be an opportunity for artists to network with peers and see some of the UK’s newest queer performance. A professional development day for queer artists of all disciplines to skill-up, meet-up, and Raze Up!
Book me please! A guide to performing professionally in clubs and theatres
This workshop will take you through the different offers, deals and set-ups you may encounter as a queer performer. It will look at the differences between queer clubs, cabaret nights and theatres, and show you what resources you’ll need to sell your work.
Sell yourself! How to get your name out there
Make your presence known by following the useful tips in this workshop exploring how you can promote yourself online. We’ll look at how you use images, social media and networks to help spread the word about your art.
Show me the money! Everything you need to know about budgets, funding and paying yourself
This workshop will teach you how to cost your act, how to write a budget and show you what you are worth, because believe me you’re worth it darling. You’ll also learn about different funding models including arts council funding.
Image design by Laurie Brown
Workshops will be led by leading queer artists including: Bourgeoise & Maurice, Cocoa Butter Club, Figs in Wigs, Milk Presents and many more.
Raze Up Queer Performers Network 6 -7.30pm Join Raze and other queer performers to hear from award-winning queer artists and find out what’s going on in your city! A great opportunity to learn and network.
Raze Up - Performance Showcase 8pm An evening of some of the UK’s newest, brightest, and badass queer performers. Raze Collective have commissioned exciting queer performers from around the country to create anything from high-brow performance art darling to a bloody good night out. Join us for Raze Collective’s first ever commission showcase and see three new pieces of risk-taking, celebratory and innovative new performance in one night. Raze Up Commissioned Artists are: Lasana Shabazz, Clumsy Bodies, SamOne SamTwo & Erinn Dhesi. Expect lip syncs, comedy and dance that covers everything from dating techniques and representation of trans identities to migration and colonial ideas of beauty and racism. Supported by Arts Council England and East Creative Image design by Laurie Brown
TICKETS: £8 show ticket, £20 workshops ticket, Joint show & workshop ticket £25 AGE GUIDE: 18+
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PRICKS FRIDAY 24 MAY, 8PM I’ve had over 70,000 pricks… of the medical kind. This is my chance to set the record straight about Type 1 diabetics like me. Despite what people say, I’m not bankrupting the NHS. And I can eat cake – a whole bloody cake – if I want to. This urgent, funny new show blends warmly engaging storytelling with poetry and an original soundscape. It tells a surprisingly moving and uplifting story about families and learning to care for each other better. Join me as I learn to cope with the ups and downs of dealing with a lot of pricks. “It’s entertaining; it has humour and pathos, some anguish, some anger and not a little sadness but, ultimately, positivity and happiness.” British Theatre Guide
★★★★ “...educational, heart-wrenching and heart-warming” The List TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 12+
A SUPER HAPPY STORY (ABOUT FEELING SUPER SAD) SATURDAY 25 MAY, 8PM A hilarious cabaret musical about depression, that explains, sings, and throws glitter about how it’s OK not to be OK. Sally’s a happy person. She doesn’t let little things get her down and almost never cries. But she’s got an illness. It makes her feel like she isn’t the person she wants to be, but she doesn’t want anyone to know about it. Written by Olivier award winner Jon Brittain (Rotterdam and Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho) with music by Matthew Floyd Jones (Frisky & Mannish). It’s a joyful, buoyant, gleeful, slightly silly, sugar coated, unrelenting and completely super happy show! Except for the bits about depression. TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 14+
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THE BONBONS CABARET THURSDAY 30 MAY, 8PM Did you leave a good job in the city? Are you sick of working for the man every night and day? Well pour yourself a cup of ambition, yawn, stretch, and come alive because heaven really is a place on earth! Be a drag, be a queen, get out the shoes that were made for walking, for tonight we are going to do it our way! In association with Alphabetti Theatre, Bonnie and The Bonnettes present The BonBons Cabaret on its debut national UK tour. The BonBons Cabaret is a safe environment that champions dangerous, alternative, queer performance work playing host to North East based queer collective The House of Love whilst featuring several local acts. Step through the doors and who knows who you will meet. Will it be your hosts, drag trio Bonnie and The Bonnettes? Will it be our starlet on the rise singer/songwriter MXYM? Will it be the lip-syncing, burlesque babe that is Mama Rhi? Or will it be the appetising queen Vol-Au-Vent Love? Who knows? But there is one thing you can be sure of and that is a glitter-fuelled, foot stomping, pant wetting cabaret riot! TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 16+
SEE-THROUGH FRIDAY 31 MAY, 7PM All you need is a camera, an internet connection and something to say. Last year, 34% of young people voted YouTuber as their top career choice. Claire was intrigued. She decided to have a go. Part documentary, part live performance, part parody, part desperate as f*ck, Claire does everything she can to entertain her online audience. While remaining 100% totally authentically real. Examining validation, confession and the cost of sharing, See-Through is an edited, unedited, live, pre-recorded, reality show that invites you to see behind the camera. TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for AGE GUIDE: 14+ contains strong language, references to sex and drug use BSL Interpreted
STUDENT PICK
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OPEN MIC THURSDAY 6 JUNE, 7PM Our open-mic nights are a great opportunity for all performers to try out a range of work with other like-minded artists. If you have music, poetry, comedy or more that you would like to present in a relaxed and intimate setting make sure you arrive early to book in your slot. “Brilliant, varied, lots of laughter. Great night.” Audience comment TICKETS: £5 (includes a drink)
DESERT ISLAND FLICKS FRIDAY 5 JULY, 7PM A blockbuster, adventure and rom com rolled into one, Desert Island Flicks sees two leading ladies reimagine, remake and spoof the most memorable movie moments of all time, taking on all the lead roles, stunts, and special effects! From timeless classics to modern day marvels, the show celebrates how iconic characters and thrilling plot twists have captured imaginations the world over, bringing people together to laugh, cry, and cheer along in a room full of strangers. Somewhere between a dance performance, sketch show, a night at the movies and an epic game of charades, Desert Island Flicks shines a spotlight on life lessons learnt from the big screen, all set to a sensational soundtrack. TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for
BSL Interpreted
THE DEATH SHOW SATURDAY 6 JULY, 8PM Death. A bit grim, isn’t it. Morbid, macabre and even unmentionable, but does it have to be that way? Drawn together by their shared fear of death, ‘thanatophobes’ Lucy Nicholls and Antonia Beck invite you to embark on a journey of discovery, contemplation and courage. Take time to celebrate your own mortality, laugh, cry, stick two fingers up at the grim reaper and discover why talking about death is ultimately life affirming. “The Death Show takes an important subject – how we face the end of life and how we face life itself – and shakes it up... And despite the fact it may at first seem like a depressing subject, The Death Show is both fun and life-affirming.” Weekend Notes TICKETS: £12 (£10 under 26s) £2 off for
AGE GUIDE: 14+
COMMUNITY PICK
Post Show Discussion
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DERWENT BRASS SATURDAY 8 JUNE, 7.30PM Derbyshire’s finest brass band Derwent Brass (Brassed Off, Sea of Brass, COAL, DerwentWISE) returns to the theatre with an evening featuring some of the very best music from your favourite movies and musicals including West Side Story, Les Misérables, Star Wars, The Incredibles and much more. The award-winning group has risen to the highest standards of brass music making, becoming a firm favourite with concertgoers seeking top-class musical entertainment, traditional heart-warming sound with a modern approach for an unforgettable experience. With the power of 30 musicians, alongside some very special guests and an eclectic programme inclusive of a foot-tapping swing set, it’s sure to tick all the boxes and stir the soul. “...it’s nothing compared to the soaring, shimmering wonder offered by Derwent Brass. Their sound fills the room like a rising tide.” Elliot Davies (on Sea of Brass) TICKETS: £12 (£10 concessions)
Centre Stage Theatre Arts
FOOTLOOSE WEDNESDAY 26 - FRIDAY 28 JUNE, 7.30PM Centre Stage Theatre Arts invite you to kick off your Sunday shoes as they take you back to the 80s with their production of Footloose – the Musical. The classic feel-good film is brought to life onstage, featuring hit songs such as Let’s Hear it For The Boy, Holding Out For A Hero, and of course the title song, Footloose! Following a tragedy that shook the traditional town of Bomont to its core, dancing is outlawed by the Revered Shaw Moore and the town council. Can the spirited new kid in town, Ren McCormack, convince Shaw that dancing is not a crime? Join CSTA for their 2019 Summer musical, which follows on from 2018’s hit production of The Wizard of Oz. Stage Adaptation by DEAN PITCHFORD and WALTER BOBBIE Based on the Original Screenplay by DEAN PITCHFORD Music by TOM SNOW Lyrics by DEAN PITCHFORD Additional Music by ERIC CARMEN, SAMMY HAGAR, KENNY LOGGINS and JIM STEINMAN An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe TICKETS: £14.50 / £17.50 (£12.50 concessions) AGE GUIDE: 10+
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AMERICAN IDIOT WEDNESDAY 10 - SATURDAY 13 JULY, 7.30PM & 4PM ON SAT In the first fully staged MT Experiment, Matt Powell presents the high-octane, Grammy and Tony Award-winning hit musical: Green Day’s American Idiot. A dynamic restaging of the hit musical, American Idiot transports you into a timeless protest of repeated history, the show follows stories of friendship, the ongoing cycles of conflict across the Western World, and how we can speak up, act out and cause change in the 90-minute epic of a Rock Opera. Johnny, Tunny and Will struggle to find meaning in their lives. When the three disgruntled men flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life, their paths are quickly estranged when Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is called back home to attend familial responsibilities, and Johnny’s attention becomes divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship. An energy fuelled rock opera, American Idiot, features little dialogue and instead relies on the lyrics from Green Day’s groundbreaking album to execute the story line. Featuring a cast spanning all generations and Musical Theatre stars of the future, this theatrical event promises to be an unmissable epic that will immerse you into a site of protest, speaking against the dangers our world faces. TICKETS: From £12.50
THE EAGLE AWARDS SUNDAY 14 JULY, 7PM This sparkling awards ceremony is the major event of the year in the amateur theatre community. The evening combines the celebration of excellence and the best in entertainment from local artists and companies. Derby’s answer to the Oscars! Full entry details for The Eagle Awards can be found on the Derby Theatre website. TICKETS: £10 (£8 concessions)
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UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
1984 FRIDAY 24 - SATURDAY 25 MAY In a time when we have become victims of perpetual war, government surveillance and propaganda. When the Party decide what we should think and how we should act, and individuality is banned, Winston and Julia rebel against the totalitarian state by performing the political act of falling in love. Big Brother is watching. Can Winston and Julia, faced with the horrors of room 101, fight against the annihilation of their own free will, or will Big Brother prevail? Performed by our Contemporary Theatre Students in a stunning adaption by Nick Lane of George Orwell’s dystopian novel, which has startling relevance for the 21st Century. Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (Copyright, 1949) by permission of Bill Hamilton as the Literary Executor of the Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell, adapted by Nick Lane.
DIRECTED BY: Sarah Brigham & Amanda Wallace PERFORMANCE TIMES: Fri 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sat 7.30pm TICKETS: £11 / £9 / £5 UoD Students
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FIVE KINDS OF SILENCE
by Shelagh Stephenson
FRIDAY 10 & SATURDAY 11 MAY Performed by third year Contemporary Theatre and Performance students Five Kinds of Silence follows the aftermath of abusive Billy’s reign over his wife, Mary and their two daughters, Susan and Janet, coming to a bitter end after the women are driven to murder. Written by Shelagh Stephenson and winner of the UK Writer’s Guild Best Original Play award, this harrowing psychological drama explores what happens when a family that have kept quiet for so many years, finally begin talking. PERFORMANCE TIMES: Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm TICKETS: £10 (£7 under 26s, £5 UoD Students) AGE GUIDE: 16+ contains strong language and themes of sexual abuse and violence
THE PILLOWMAN
by Martin McDonagh
FRIDAY 17 & SATURDAY 18 MAY Performed by third year Contemporary Theatre & Performance students In a town where a writer’s dark stories have become real life, who is to blame? Katurian is interrogated by two twisted policemen in connection with a spate of copy-cat murders in his town, but what lengths will he go to in order to protect and preserve his stories? A dark and bitterly funny comedy originally premiered at the National Theatre, from the writer and director of In Bruges and Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Mussouri. PERFORMANCE TIMES: Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2pm & 7.30pm TICKETS: £10 (£7 under 26s, £5 UoD Students) AGE GUIDE: 16+ contains strong language and violence
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UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
LOVE TO LEARN AT UNIVERSITY OF DERBY We have an exciting portfolio of media and performing arts courses. These full-time BA (Hons) courses are taught through practice-based workshops, lectures and seminars. Students will also benefit from the links the university has with Derby Theatre – working alongside professional productions in fantastic facilities. • Technical Theatre • Contemporary Theatre and Performance • Costume and Set Design • Music • Photography • Film Production • Visual Effects and Post-Production • Media Production For more information visit: www.derby.ac.uk/theatre
Image from The Street of Crocodiles, student production April 2018. Photo: Connor Goodwin
IN GOOD COMPANY
In Good Company (IGC) is the flagship professional creative and business development programme for theatre makers and companies in the Midlands, providing mentorship, business support, resources, financial support and high-profile performance opportunities. In Good Company has transformed how artists and venues communicate and co-create exciting new performance platforms, commissions and touring networks. Upcoming events: CHECK IN FESTIVAL Friday 5 – Saturday 6 April, Attenborough Arts Centre, Pay What You Can A festival of new work and networking for all of us who are curious. There’s plenty happening over the two days including workshops, discussions, producer surgeries and agony aunt sessions, China Plate’s First Bite Scratch Night; literally the newest best work in the region, and InBedWithMyBrother’s Tricky Second Album. Check out our Check-In line up so far, with more to be announced soon on our website or pick up a Departure Lounge Check-in brochure for full listings.
DEPARTURE LOUNGE Thursday 18 - Sunday 21 July Our summer festival of cool, contemporary and cutting edge theatre returns. Keep an eye on the Derby Theatre website for the full line up. IGC is led by independent producers and has 10 partner venues including: Derby Theatre, Attenborough Arts Centre, Burton Brewhouse, Lincolnshire One Venues, Mansfield Old Library, Arena Theatre, Nonsuch, Curve, Leicester, New Diorama and Nottingham Playhouse. In Good Company is funded by Arts Council England. IGC and Derby Theatre are part of The Big House, a £5 million tailored support programme for the creative and digital industries (CDI) sector, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Image from Fallen Fruit by Two Destination Language. Photo: Chris Webb
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GET INVOLVED
NATIONAL THEATRE CONNECTIONS 2019 TUESDAY 30 APRIL - SATURDAY 4 MAY Derby Theatre hosts the East Midlands festival of youth theatre, National Theatre Connections. 10 young companies from around the region will stage new plays written for them by some of theatre’s most exciting playwrights. Over the festival, Derby Theatre will become a vibrant artistic hub for young people, offering not just the chance to perform, but also to participate in workshops with leading creative professionals, open mic events and lots of fun. PERFORMANCES: Tue 30 April - Fri 3 May WORKSHOPS: Sat 4 May More details will be on our website soon.
THIS IS DERBY:
CELEBRATION EVENT
SATURDAY 13 JULY, 3-8PM ‘There’s nothing to do in Derby..’ #ThisisDerby is a unique project led by Derby County Community Trust, Cultural Campus: Derby’s Cultural Education Partnership and the City’s Sports Forum. Together we are providing opportunities for young people to take part in high-quality arts, sports and cultural activities across the city.
THEATRE UNWRAPPED Our Theatre Unwrapped sessions are designed to share the theatre-making process with our audiences. Join us behind the scenes as we prepare for the opening night of The Jungle Book and get involved with everything from lighting to watching the final technical rehearsal! THE JUNGLE BOOK HARD HAT SUNDAY Sunday 31 March 2pm – 3.30pm THE JUNGLE BOOK UNWRAPPED FINAL STAGES Wednesday 3 April 7pm and 8pm To find out more details of these FREE sessions open to anyone aged 16+ please see our website
Join us to celebrate the talents and achievements of our young people in a vibrant takeover in Derby’s city centre. A fusion of arts, culture and sport activities and performances bringing the Market Place to life for everyone to enjoy and inspire our city that actually does have a lot to offer.
Come and look round back stage and meet members of our team to find out more about roles in theatre
LOCATION: Market Place, Derby City TICKETS: Free un-ticketed event
Please email c.mitchell@derby.ac.uk for more info.
TEA AND TOUR
Approx 1 hour, £10 per head (including tea & biscuits!) If you attend a matinee performance you can add on tea and tour for just £5 per head!
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FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
A Theatre for everyone to come in and get involved! YOUTH THEATRE
DT YOUNG PEOPLE’S NETWORK
Our Youth Theatre provides young people aged between 8 and 18 the opportunity to not only enjoy theatre, but also to explore their creativity and express themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Working with professional theatre practitioners, all groups work towards a major annual show, either on our main stage or in our Studio theatre. Our friendly groups are open to all. COST: £90 a term* ACADEMIC YEARS: 4 – 13/FE Next intake Sep 2019 – please enquire to join our waiting list.
No matter what you’re interested in, get in touch and you can automatically become a member of our network. We’ll send you regular information about a whole range of exciting stuff, from discounts on tickets to early opportunities to get involved in projects.
DEAF FRIENDLY YOUTH THEATRE A fully accessible theatre group for young people aged 11-16 who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, and their friends/siblings – a perfect opportunity to develop confidence, range of expression and performance skills. The group is run by professional Deaf and hearing practitioners and BSL interpretation is provided at each session. COST: £90 a term* ACADEMIC YEARS: 7-11 Next intake Sep 2019 – please enquire to join our waiting list.
YOUNG TECHNICIANS This course looks at all aspects of the technical side of theatre including lighting, sound and design and is run by our professional technicians. You will also gain technical experience and shadowing opportunities on our shows. COST: £35 a term* ACADEMIC YEARS: 4 – 13/FE Next intake Sep 2019 – please enquire to join our waiting list
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SUMMER SCHOOLS DEVISING WITH MILK PRESENTS Award-winning theatre company and Derby Theatre associates Milk Presents will spend a week developing ideas for a new show with a group of ambitious young theatre makers and performers. During the week you will devise writing and movement around the themes of the show, including what makes you feel powerless/powerful, shame and pride, culminating in a sharing of the work to an invited audience. This is a great opportunity to work with an internationally acclaimed theatre company, learn how professional theatre is made and to explore your own ideas and identity through performance. COST: £100 for the week* WHEN: w/c 12th Aug (Mon – Fri) AGE: 14-21 PLAY IN A WEEK Join Derby Theatre professionals this summer to learn new skills and work as a team to create a performance to be shared on the final day for family and friends. COST: £100 for the week* WHEN: w/c 19th Aug (Mon – Fri) AGE: 8-13 * For all our youth groups there are a limited number of half price and free places available for families with limited financial means. Please enquire.
Have you ever wanted to know more about how a theatre works across all the different departments? Our Ambassadors group meets fortnightly to work with designers, programmers and marketing professionals amongst others. You will get complimentary tickets for special Ambassadors’ nights so that you can help us spread the word about our fabulous shows. WHEN: Thursdays fortnightly TIME: 4.30 – 6.30pm AGE: Academic Years 9-13/FE COST: Free
For more information or to book a place contact: learning@derbytheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office
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BOOKING
HOW TO BOOK OPENING TIMES
CONCESSIONS
Non-performance days
Available for some shows and performances. Visit the website or call the Box Office for details.
Performance days
Children under 18 months will only be admitted to suitable performances and must be in possession of a valid ticket (not available to book online).
9.30am – 5.30pm
In person: 9.30am until 10 minutes after the start of the last event of the evening. Phones: 9.30am until half an hour before the first performance of the evening begins.
Group bookings, and school groups receive a discount on most shows, as well as a flexible booking process.
Sundays and Bank Holidays One hour before the start of the first event until 15 minutes after the start of the last event.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCES
We are only open on Sundays and Bank Holidays if an event is on.
Previews are a fantastic opportunity to see the very first public performances of a Derby Theatre production at a reduced price. The discount reflects that the creative team are still in the process of applying the finishing final touches to the production and there is a slightly increased chance that a Preview Performance may start late or be postponed or cancelled.
Book online at www.derbytheatre.co.uk
HOW TO PAY We accept all types of card payments, except American Express. Cheques are only accepted for group bookings. We can post tickets to you via 2nd class post if you are booking seven days in advance, at a cost of £1. Otherwise, you can collect the tickets from us at your convenience, or we can email them to you to print at home.
NEW DEAL: AFFORDABLE SEATS Lots of our shows now have 10% of seats available for just £10 or £15. But book early - when they’re gone, they’re gone!
REFUNDS AND REPRINTS All tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled. Lost tickets can be reprinted free of charge no earlier than one hour before the start of the performance.
FRIENDS MEMBERSHIP OFFERS All discounts and offers to our Friends Memberships are subject to availability.
STAGE
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DATA PROTECTION Derby Theatre is committed to upholding the data protection principles of good information-handling practices. When processing your booking the Box Office will ask you your name, address, telephone number and email address. This information may be used to keep you informed about forthcoming events at Derby Theatre. With your permission we may also pass on your name and address to other arts organisations who may send you information of a similar nature. You’ll be asked if your details can be used in this way at the time of booking. Prices and information correct at the time of going to print but are subject to change.
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SCHOOLS AND GROUP BOOKINGS Derby Theatre warmly welcomes groups and schools and we offer a flexible booking process and special prices to make your visit easy to organise and enjoyable.
SCHOOL GROUPS
GROUPS
• We have school tickets available for the majority of main house shows.
• Reserve now, pay later. • Reduced Price tickets for selected shows.
• We offer help with risk assessments and coach drop-offs.
• Hire our Alan Bates room for your group to use pre and post-show and during the interval.
• Reserve now, pay later.
For more details on hiring this space,
• Pre-book you ice creams to be ready for you at the interval.
please email: hires@derbytheatre.co.uk
Call the Box Office, call in or email us on tickets@derbytheatre.co.uk for info and to make your booking.
FINDING US We’re conveniently located opposite the Eagle Market and accessible from the intu Derby shopping centre. Car parking is safe, secure and all under one roof. If you need to ask for directions, some people may still refer to us as the Playhouse. d’s Way lkmun St A
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BY TRAIN OR BY TAXI Google maps state Derby Theatre is a 10-minute walk from the train station, follow the signs to intu Derby.
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Derby Train Station
Trentbarton runs buses in Derby and to and from nearby towns and villages. Most buses stop at the bus station – just 5 minutes’ walk from the theatre. You can buy a reduced-price bus ticket with your theatre ticket from the Box Office – either a zigzag city play ticket (unlimited travel in the Derby city area for £2.50) or a zigzag play network ticket (unlimited travel across the whole network for £4.50).
Derby Theatre 15 Theatre Walk, St Peter’s Quarter, Derby, DE1 2NF
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ACCESS
ACCESS FOR ALL Derby Theatre welcomes all customers and has an extensive range of services to ensure you have an enjoyable and comfortable visit. We have been verified as being an accessible venue for disabled people by CredAbillity – an independent quality mark run by disabled people. More information can be found on our website: www.derbytheatre.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility If you require any assistance, information or support during your visit with us please inform the Box Office when booking your tickets, this way we can find the best seats for you and ensure our staff.
ASSISTED ACCESS SCHEME
Our Assisted Access scheme is designed to assist people with disabilities to attend performances at Derby Theatre. We are committed to enabling all people to participate in our activities equally and with dignity.
Sound enhancement systems are installed in the main auditorium. We offer Digital RF Headsets and induction loops which can be picked up from our Front of House team.
Under our Assisted Access scheme we offer: A ticket in the seat that best meets your access needs for the price of the cheapest seat available at the time of booking. A free ‘essential companion’ ticket if you need another person to accompany you to the theatre to assist you with accessing the facilities. Individuals wishing to sign up to our Assisted Access scheme need to complete a form which can be downloaded from our website or at our box office.
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS Derby Theatre has limited wheelchair spaces in the main auditorium and studio, which need to be booked in advance through the Box Office. For our studio access is through the intu basement car park. We have a fully accessible drop-off point at the top of the theatre for access to our main auditorium with a permanent ramped double door entrance. Alternatively you can park in the intu basement car park in area C. There is a Derby Theatre lift situated inside the car park, which will give you full access to both floors of the theatre. We have accessible toilets on both levels of our building and our Café, Bar and Box Office all have low counters.
PERSONAL SUPPORT We operate an Assisted Access scheme designed for those who require somebody to be present in order to assist them to readily access theatre shows. This scheme allows members to purchase one standard ticket and have one ticket for the assistant at no cost. To apply for the access scheme please contact the Box Office.
DIFFICULTY ACCESSING AUDIBLE INFORMATION
ASSISTANCE DOGS Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the building. Please discuss this when booking your tickets.
CAPTIONING BY THE DIFFERENCE ENGINE
Some performances provide captioning using the Difference Engine – a tool that can be downloaded onto your smart phone or tablet prior to the show.
ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Across our season we offer (where possible) a range of accessible performances. These include Audio Described, Sign Language Interpreted and Captioned performances. On certain productions we also offer Relaxed Performances which are open to everyone but perfect for those who would benefit from a more relaxed environment. We also now offer Dementia Friendly performances which supports people living with Dementia and their carers, family and friends to enjoy the show in a relaxed and supportive environment.
TEXT SERVICE We now offer a text service, which is available during the box office opening hours : 07717 346964. Please note calls to this number will not be answered.
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ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES Please at the top can we have the Captioned and BSL symbol, stating Integrated BSL & Captioning on all performances of The Jungle Book APRIL SEPTEMBER Fri 5 -
JUNGLE BOOK
All shows integrated
Sat 20 Wed 10 - JUNGLE BOOK
Pre-recorded
Sat 20 Sat 13
JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm
Sun 14 JUNGLE BOOK
Live
1.30pm
Wed 17 JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm Thu 18 JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm
Live
MAY Fri 24
PRICKS 8pm
Sat 25 A SUPER HAPPY STORY 8pm Fri 31
SEE-THROUGH
Thu 12
ONE MAN TWO... 7.30pm
Sat 14
ONE MAN TWO... 2.30pm
Wed 18 ONE MAN TWO...
2.30pm
Thu 19 ONE MAN TWO...
2.30pm
Wed 25 ONE MAN TWO...
2.30pm
Sat 28 ONE MAN TWO...
2.30pm
OCTOBER Thu 10 LADY VANISHES
7.30pm
Sat 12
LADY VANISHES
2.30pm
Thu 17
BLOOD BROTHERS
7.30pm
Sat 19
BLOOD BROTHERS
2.30pm
7pm
DECEMBER JUNE Wed 19 JOSEPH
7.30pm
Sat 22 JOSEPH
2pm
1pm
HORRIBLE HISTORIES
Sun 23 HORRIBLE HISTORIES
11am
, 4pm , 2pm
JULY Fri 5
Tue 10
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
10.15am
Fri 13
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
7.15pm
Wed 18 A CHRISTMAS CAROL
1.30pm
Thu 19 A CHRISTMAS CAROL
10.15am
Sat 21
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
2.30pm
Sat 28 A CHRISTMAS CAROL
1.30pm
, 2.30pm
, 2.30pm
DESERT ISLAND FLICKS 7pm
JANUARY AUGUST Wed 7
FIVE 1.30pm
British Sign Language Dementia Friendly
Audio Described
Thu 2
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Fri 3
A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2.30pm
Relaxed
2.30pm
Captioned by Difference Engine
Touch Tours
Please be aware that touch tours will be held 1 hour before the start of the Audio Described performance.
DIARY HIGHLIGHTS
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APRIL
MAY
Fri 5
THE JUNGLE BOOK 7pm
Wed 1
CONNECTIONS 7pm
Sat 6
THE JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm & 7pm
Thu 2
CONNECTIONS 7pm
Mon 8
THE JUNGLE BOOK 7pm
Fri 3
CONNECTIONS 7pm
Tue 9
THE JUNGLE BOOK 7pm
Sat 4
CONNECTIONS
Sun 5
SAM SWEENEY 6pm
Tue 7
TURN OF THE SCREW 7.30pm
Wed 10 THE JUNGLE BOOK
10.15am & 2pm
Thu 11
THE JUNGLE BOOK 10.15am
Fri 12
MISSION ABORT 8pm
Sat 13
THE JUNGLE BOOK
AN INDIAN ABROAD 8pm
Wed 8 TURN OF THE SCREW
All day
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thur 9 TURN OF THE SCREW 7.30pm 1.30pm & 7pm
Sun 14 THE JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm Tue 16
THE JUNGLE BOOK 7pm
Wed 17 THE JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm & 7pm Thu 18 THE JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm & 7pm 2pm & 6.30pm
Fri 10
TURN OF THE SCREW 7.30pm
FIVE KINDS OF SILENCE 7.30pm
Sat 11
TURN OF THE SCREW
2.30pm & 7.30pm
FIVE KINDS OF SILENCE
2pm and 7.30pm
Sun 12 THE RONNIE SCOTT’S... Tue 14
7.30pm
BALLET BLACK 7.30pm
Wed 15 JASPER CARROTT... 7.30pm
DERBY YOUTH THEATRE
Fri 19
THE JUNGLE BOOK 11am & 3pm
Thur 16 JASPER CARROTT... 7.30pm
DERBY YOUTH THEATRE
Fri 17
KATE RUSBY 7.30pm
THE PILLOWMAN 7.30pm
2pm & 6.30pm
Sat 20 THE JUNGLE BOOK 1.30pm & 7pm Tue 23 THE REMAINS OF THE DAY 7.30pm Wed 24 THE REMAINS OF THE DAY
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thu 25 THE REMAINS OF THE DAY 7.30pm
INTOTHECLOUDS
9.45am, 10.45am,
11.45am, 1.15pm,
2.15pm, 3.15pm
Fri 26
2pm & 7.30pm
Sun 19 ANDY HAMILTON 8pm Fri 24
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PRICKS 8pm
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sat 25 1984 7.30pm
A SUPER HAPPY STORY... 8pm
Tue 28 PUSS IN BOOTS
12pm, 2pm & 4pm
Thu 30 BRAINIAC LIVE!
2pm & 7.30pm
THE BONBONS CABARET
8pm
Fri 31
RUBY WAX 8pm
SEE-THROUGH 7pm
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY 7.30pm
Sat 27 RAZE UP 8pm
Sat 18 THE PILLOWMAN
THE REMAINS OF THE DAY
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Tue 30 CONNECTIONS 7pm
Main House
Studio
Festival
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COMMEMORATING D-DAY
7.30pm
OPEN MIC
7pm
Fri 7
MELVYN BRAGG
6.30pm
PLAYSHUFFLE
5pm
Fri 19
Sat 8
DERWENT BRASS
7.30pm
Sat 20 DEPARTURE LOUNGE
Sun 9
REGINALD D HUNTER
8pm
Sun 21 DEPARTURE LOUNGE
Fri 14
JAMES TAYLOR QUARTET
7.30pm
Fri 26
DERBY YOUTH THEATRE
6.30pm
Sat 15 DERBY YOUTH THEATRE
2pm & 6.30pm
CELEBRATING CARNIVAL 2019 7pm
Tue 18
JOSEPH
7.30pm
Wed 19 JOSEPH
2.30pm & 7.30pm
Thu 20 JOSEPH
2.30pm & 7.30pm
JOURNEYS OF DESTINY
6.30pm
Fri 21
JOSEPH
Sun 14 EAGLE AWARDS
7pm
Thu 18 DEPARTURE LOUNGE DEPARTURE LOUNGE
INFLUENCE (YOUTH THEATRE) 2pm & 7pm
Sat 27 INFLUENCE (YOUTH THEATRE) 2pm & 7pm Wed 31 FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
AUGUST Thu 1
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
Sat 3
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
5pm & 8pm
Sun 4
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
Sat 22 JOSEPH
2pm, 5pm & 8pm
Tue 6
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
1pm & 4pm
Wed 7
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
Thu 8
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
Fri 9
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
Sat 10
FIVE
11am & 1.30pm
HORRIBLE HISTORIES
Sun 23 HORRIBLE HISTORIES
11am & 2pm
Wed 26 FOOTLOOSE
7.30pm
Thu 27 FOOTLOOSE
7.30pm
Fri 28
7.30pm
FOOTLOOSE
JULY Fri 5
DESERT ISLAND FLICKS
7pm
Sat 6
THE DEATH SHOW
8pm
Wed 10 AMERICAN IDIOT
7.30pm
Thur 11 AMERICAN IDIOT
7.30pm
Fri 12
AMERICAN IDIOT
7.30pm
Sat 13
AMERICAN IDIOT
4pm & 7.30pm
THIS IS DERBY 3-8pm
We’ll all be swinging and singing in the jungle this Easter!
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FRI 5 - SAT 20 APRIL We would like to thank the following organisations for their generous support:
University of Derby Theatre Limited is a registered charity (No: 1129005)