Brassed Off

Adapted by Paul Allen, based on the screenplay by Mark Herman from the smash-hit film

Directed by Sarah Brigham | Featuring Derwent Brass

Fri 29 September – Sat 28 October

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Following a smash-hit, sell-out run in 2015, Derby Theatre’s production of the immensely popular Brassed Off returns to the main stage for autumn 2023! Love, loss, faith and flugelhorns.

Strikes. Cost of living crisis. It’s 1992 and the miners are striking as their local colliery faces closure. Danny’s dreams of leading the pit’s brass band to victory at a national competition at the Albert Hall seem remote as the men choose between picket lines and redundancy packages. But when Flugelhorn – playing Gloria returns to her home town the band get their oompah back and romance is rekindled with her childhood sweetheart Andy. However, when the real reason for Gloria’s return is revealed and the pressures of the strike get too much for the band members, things start to fall out of tune…

Brassed Off is a much-loved tale, full of heart and humour made right here in Derby and this much-welcomed return of the show will feature most of the cast from the Theatre’s original production in 2015.

Balancing grit and wit with a poignant look at recent history, the performance also features live music from local, award-winning brass band, Derwent Brass to deliver a thrilling night at theatre.

Performance times: Mon – Sat, 7.30pm, Thu and Sat, 2.30pm

Sat 21 Oct, 2.30pm, Wed 25 Oct, 7.30pm

Thu 5 and 19 Oct, 2.30pm

Touch Tours at 1.15pm

Thu 26 Oct, 2.30pm

Sat 14 Oct, 2.30pm and Wed 18 Oct, 7.30pm

Tickets: £15 – £35, under 26s £13 – £21

Post-Show Discussion: Wed 25 Oct

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Brassed Off Pie and Mash Deal

Enjoy a delicious pie, mash and fresh veg deal before the show on Thu, Fri and Sat evenings from 6pm (except 29 & 30 Sep).

Only £12 per person.

50% off preview performances and £5 off all other performances (Bands A & B only)

Pie choices include: Steak and Ale, Chicken, Leek & Stilton and Vegan/Gluten-Free.

Get with Cinderella

A new version by Annie Siddons

Directed by Bryn Holding

Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December

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A striking new version of the classic story perfect for all ages this Christmas.

Come and join us this Christmas for a thrilling theatrical adventure amidst the Derbyshire countryside in the company of our feisty heroine, Cinderella.

Cinderella is a spirited young girl with strong values who despairs of her step-mother and step-sister’s money-wasting ways, but feels optimistic and inspired by a whole new world emerging around her.

As midnight approaches, and time ticks on, will Cinderella find the truth she is seeking and will the slipper fit?

Inspired by the classic fairytale, this sparkling new version by Annie Siddons promises a unique and utterly uplifting production full of heart, joy and laughter all interwoven with original live music and songs performed by a wonderful company of actor-musicians.

Cinderella promises to deliver a delightful show where daring to dream sits at the heart of this fantastic festive production ideal for the whole family to enjoy together.

Performance times vary and include: 10.15am, 11am, 2.30pm, 3pm and 7.15pm

See performance diary on page 51

Fri 1, 7.15pm, Sat 16, 2.30pm and Mon 18 Dec, 10.15am

Wed 13 and 20 Dec, 2.30pm Touch Tours at 1.15pm

Thu 28 Dec, 2.30pm

Sat 16, 7.15pm, Mon 18, 10.15am and Fri 29 Dec, 2.30pm

Theatre Productions

50% off preview performances and £5 off all other performances (Bands A & B only)

Tickets: £14.50 – £33

Schools: £12.50, plus one free with every 10 tickets purchased

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Produced Show Pass

40% OFF TICKETS

Available on all performances between Fri 24 Nov and Sat 2 Dec

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