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MAY – AUGUST 2015 CLOSER TO GREAT THEATRE Derby Theatre is part of
SUMMER AT dERbY THEATRE It’s festival season, with Derby celebrating the best in film, books and comedy, and we’re proud to be hosting a variety of events here. We’ll also be presenting our own festival, DEparture Lounge, a week of performance and participation that uplifts audiences and helps artists take flight. Looking ahead we’re delighted to announce our home-grown show this autumn will be Brassed Off, the heartening tale of a down-at-heel colliery band, full of poignancy and humour – book now for a post-summer treat for when the nights start drawing in. You could also get Christmas all wrapped up with Cinderella our festive family show made right here in Derby. It promises to be even more magical than 2014’s record-breaking A Christmas Carol. In the meantime, enjoy our summer season of West End hits like Birdsong, innovation in our Studio and young performers on our main stage. We look forward to welcoming you to Derby Theatre.
Sarah Brigham Artistic Director
Gary Johnson General Manager
Young people are part of the life-blood of our theatre, see them perform on our main stage with a double bill from our Youth Theatre and the National Theatre’s Connections Festival.
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The Best of Touring Theatre We welcome the best of touring theatre from around the UK to our main stage including critically acclaimed drama and popular West End shows.
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23 Young Performers
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Festivals We’re proud to be hosting events for the Derby Film Festival, the Derby Book Festival and the Derby Comedy Festival.
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University of Derby As part of the University of Derby we have over 200 College of Arts students learning in our building. This season we celebrate their end-of-year performances in music, fashion and theatre.
Get Involved Derby Theatre is a Learning Theatre, opening up the creative process to young people, audiences and artists. Find an opportunity to inspire you here.
Our Community We’re pleased to open up our stages to local amateur companies whose achievements we celebrate with the Eagle Awards this season, as well as the emccan Caribbean Carnival Queen Show.
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Studio Derby Theatre Productions Shows we’re proud to call home-grown, made right here in Derby with our talented team. We’re committed to bringing our audiences the highest quality professional work.
We all like a laugh and this season we’ve got provocative comedian Stewart Lee and the sketch comedy japes of the Reduced Shakespeare Company.
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The Studio is our space for innovation, emerging artists and contemporary work. Surprise yourself by trying something new and enjoy a night less ordinary.
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04 | DERBY THEATRE PRODUCTIONS dERbY THEATRE pROdUCTiOnS Shows we’re proud to call home-grown.
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A Derby Theatre Production
bRASSEd OFF adapted by Paul Allen, based on the screenplay by mark Herman for the smash-hit film FRI 18 SEPTEmBER – SAT 10 OCTOBER
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DIRECTED BY Sarah Brigham ADAPTED BY Paul Allen TICKETS £9.50 - £25.50
mon – Sat 7.30pm, matinees 2.30pm
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 by the team who brought you Kes, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and Solace of the Road. Balancing grit and wit with a poignant look at recent history, the performance also features live music from local brass bands to deliver a thrilling night at theatre.
Post-show Discussion, after the Thu 8 October, 7.30pm performance.
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Audio Described: Thu 8, October, 7.30pm & Sat 10, October, 2.30pm BSL Interpreted: Thu 8, October, 7.30pm
Praise for Sarah Brigham’s recent production of Solace of the Road: “Sarah Brigham’s fluid and fast-moving production.” The Guardian “Fast-moving, engaging and insightful.” The Stage
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ADAPTED BY mike Kenny DIRECTED BY Sarah Brigham
A Derby Theatre Production
TICKETS £12 – £26
gET ChrISTmAS ALL WrAPPED uP WITh DErBY ThEATrE’S mAgICAL fAmILY ShOW PErfOrmED BY A mErrY BAnD Of ACTOr-muSICIAnS.
Praise for Derby Theatre’s recent production of A Christmas Carol in 2014: “Bright, jolly celebrations that light up the stage and warm the heart.” The Stage A gentle, warm and beautiful production. Derby Telegraph
Audio Described: Wed 16 December, 10.15am & Sat 2 January, 2pm BSL Interpreted: Wed 30 December, 7.15pm relaxed Performance: Thu 7 January 10.15am Adapted for children with special needs such as an autism spectrum condition or a learning disability.
CindERELLA FRI 4 DECEmBER 2015 – SAT 9 JANUARY 2016, VARIOUS TImES
Inspired by the traditional Grimm’s fairy tale, Olivier Award-winning writer Mike Kenny creates a fun and feisty re-telling of Cinderella, full of earthy humour, enthralling storytelling, with a touch of Christmas sparkle thrown in. Made by the talented team at Derby Theatre, with live music and theatrical magic, Cinderella is the ideal Christmas treat for all the family. Drawing her dreams in the hearth-side ashes with only the kitchen rats for friends, Cinderella wishes for something better than the taunts of her mean step-sisters. When she hears about the kingdom’s most fabulous ball, she’s determined to strut her stuff on the dance floor, but can she escape her pot-washing prison to attend the party of the year? Join our gutsy heroine Cinderella and the mischievous ‘rat pack’ who present this well-loved tale for Derby Theatre’s 2015 Christmas show. meet the cast, after the Thu 10 December, 10.15am performance. Post-show Discussion, after the Mon 21 December, 7.15pm performance.
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08 | THE BEST OF TOURING THEATRE
THE bEST OF TOURinG THEATRE The greatest shows from around the UK.
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The Original Theatre Company & Birdsong Productions
biRdSOnG WED 27 mAY - SAT 30 mAY Wed - Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm
mArkIng ThE 100Th AnnIvErSArY Of ThE fIrST WOrLD WAr, BirdsOng IS ThE hIT, CrITICALLY ACCLAImED STAgE ShOW BASED On ThE WOrLD-fAmOuS nOvEL BY SEBASTIAn fAuLkS. In pre-war France, a young Englishman, Stephen Wraysford, embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire that turns their world upside down.
NOVEL BY Sebastian Faulks ADAPTED FOR STAGE BY Rachel Wagstaff STARRING Peter Duncan Blue Peter, Tumble
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TICKETS £11 - £25.50
As the war breaks out over the idyll of his former life, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme and through the sprawling tunnels that lie deep underground. Faced with the unprecedented horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him.
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Returning to Derby due to overwhelming demand following a sell-out run in 2013.
The Times
“Faulks's First World War tale gets the staging it deserves... enough to make me weep this time”
“Superb... Thoroughly recommended” The Daily Telegraph
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Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory & Tobacco Factory Theatres
ROMEO & JULiET TUE 16 - SAT 20 JUNE Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
“mY OnLY LOvE SPrung frOm mY OnLY hATE, TOO EArLY SEEn unknOWn, AnD knOWn TOO LATE!” This is a story of boy meets girl. But it is not a simple love story. These children’s lives are fuelled by mistakes, hatred, violence and exquisite pain. They are entangled in the infamous family feud without a hope of getting out alive. And yet…and yet…we cannot help but hope. Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece proves that love is a force to be reckoned with. Romeo and Juliet will never grow old and neither will this story; this is a love story that was, is and will be again. We are delighted to welcome the young Russian director, Polina Kalinina, as the company’s first guest director since Jonathan Miller directed Hamlet in 2008.
WRITTEN BY William Shakespeare DIRECTED BY Polina Kalinina TICKETS £11 - £25.50 SEE PAGES 34-35 FOR PERFORmANCE TImES Critics on Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory’s As You Like it: “This is a jewel of a performance; I cannot recommend it highly enough.” Stagetalk Magazine “Another feather in Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory’s cap” What’s on Stage
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London Classic Theatre
AbSEnT FRiEndS TUE 7 - SAT 11 JULY
WRITTEN BY Alan Ayckbourn DIRECTED BY michael Cabot
Tue - Sat 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm
SummEr 1974. A WELL-InTEnTIOnED TEA PArTY DESCEnDS InTO ChAOS. Wealthy, unfulfilled housewife Diana arranges a gathering of old friends to cheer up bereaved Colin, whose fiancée drowned two months earlier. Paul, her bullying, self-absorbed husband, has recently had a dalliance with Evelyn, the glamorous wife of his friend and incompetent business associate, John. The party is completed by long-suffering Marge, who has left Gordon, her hypochondriac spouse, ailing at home. Preparations for the party spark tensions and open old wounds. As lingering resentments and deep-rooted jealousies surface, an unexpectedly cheerful Colin strolls into the mayhem. Acerbic and painfully funny, Absent Friends explores friendship, marriage and what it ultimately means to be happy. In one of his finest plays, Ayckbourn’s craftsmanship and acute social observation have never been sharper or more biting.
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THE VERY BEST COmEDY
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THE vERY bEST COMEdY Come and have a laugh with us.
THE REdUCEd SHAKESpEARE COMpAnY in THE COMpLETE HiSTORY OF COMEdY (AbRidGEd) TUE 26 mAY, 7.30Pm TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £14.50 They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright, now the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. Following a hugely successful, critically acclaimed season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2014 the Reduced Shakespeare Company will set out to reduce the UK to tears of laughter in spring 2015.
STEWART LEE - A ROOM WiTH A STEW SUN 14 JUNE, 8Pm TICKETS £22 A brand new live show with fresh material in preparation for Stewart's next BBC2 series of Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. Throughout this extensive tour, the middle-aged comedian will explore new subjects, try out brand new material and will cut and add sections... see it live now ahead of transmission. Age guidance 14+ “What is exhilarating is how many surprises he still throws in and how deft his jumps are from one tone to another... invigorating” The Times “more skilful and playful than ever” The Guardian
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12 | FESTIVALS FESTivALS Helping the city celebrate films, books and comedy.
Derby film festival
RAdiOpHOniC WORKSHOp FRI 1 mAY, 7.30Pm Tickets £15 The world-famous sonic pioneers showcase some of their renowned soundtracks, including Delia Derbyshire’s iconic Doctor Who theme and collaborations from their forthcoming album. See original Workshop members join together for live performances of their groundbreaking work. Founded in 1958 by Desmond Briscoe and Daphne Oram, the BBC Radiophonic Workshop was home to a maverick group of experimental composers, sound engineers and musical innovators. In a series of small studios within the labyrinthine corridors of the BBC Maida Vale complex, the Workshop explored new ways of using – and abusing – sound.
The ten days of the Derby Film Festival will be packed with exciting guests, screenings, panels, previews and more.
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The first Derby Book Festival will be held in venues across the city with a full programme of book-related activities and events for all ages and interests.
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ROY HATTERSLEY And JOHn COYnE - in COnvERSATiOn SUN 7 JUNE, 3.45Pm Tickets £12 Concessions £10 Professor John Coyne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Derby, and Roy Hattersley, former MP and one of Britain’s most prolific writers, have been friends for several years. John will guide us through Roy’s remarkable career in politics during which his love of books has been a constant companion.
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MiCHAEL MORpURGO: OnLY REMEMbEREd Songs, stories and poetry from WW1 with michael morpurgo and Coope Boyes and Simpson
SUN 7 JUNE, 7.30Pm Tickets £15 Concessions £12 Under-16s £10 Bestselling author of War Horse and Private Peaceful, Michael Morpurgo joins Coope Boyes and Simpson, an acapella trio, for an unforgettable evening of poetry and music, marking the centenary of the First World War. An innovative and atmospheric production that offers a unique and timely reminder of the human cost of the war to end all wars.
The positive effects of laughter and comedy are well known, so whatever tickles your fancy, we hope you'll join us for some of life’s best medicine! We’re delighted to bring you Derby’s second annual Comedy Festival, with some fantastic events at venues around the city.
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Drunken Chorus
i nEvER TOLd A JOKE in MY LiFE SUN 5 JULY, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 A speech about dead comedians, about forgotten comedians, about every comedian that’s ever been and ever will be. Solo performer Chris Williams recites an endless list of all the things that could happen in a comedy act – from fights with the audience, to sing-a-longs, walk-outs and on-stage deaths.
CHRiS FiTCHEW – OOOpS! SUN 12 JULY, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 Derby boy Fitchew returns with his tour de force brand new one-man show. The "Gifted Comedian" (Evening Standard) brings his comic creations to life as he recounts his hilarious journey from Derby to London and back again, with a fabulous tale between his legs, sporting a glittery pair of leggings dipped in gold!
14 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY UnivERSiTY OF dERbY Join College of Arts students to celebrate their end-of-year showcases in theatre, music and fashion.
university of Derby Theatre Arts
A CLOCKWORK ORAnGE THU 14 – SAT 16 mAY, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 “What’s it going to be then, eh?” In a hard-hitting dystopian world, where violence and sexual exploitation come as second nature, Alex and his three ‘droogs’ roam the town ‘tolchocking’ and causing ‘havock’. A night at the Korova milk bar, consuming copious quantities of Moloko milk, soon results in murder. Should the authorities force a man to sacrifice individual liberty in favour of social stability? Age guidance 18 + Expect scenes of a sexually explicit nature.
university of Derby
university of Derby
pOpULAR MUSiC SHOWCASE
THE OpEn ROAd & GUESTS
FRI 15 mAY, 7.30Pm Tickets £3
SAT 16 mAY, 7.30Pm Tickets £10
A festival of music featuring the emerging talent of students studying Popular Music and Music Technology at the University of Derby. A diverse mixture of rock, pop and acoustic music from current and recently graduated students.
‘The Open Road’ are a unique collective of singers, songwriters, friends and musicians from the East Midlands. Their eclectic mix of fresh acoustic folk-influenced music is already winning them many friends and also gaining national radio airplay.
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OFF WiTH HER HEAd! THU 21 – SAT 23 mAY, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 In the battle between the oppressed and the oppressor, who wears the crown? Join Alice in her battle to overcome the autocratic Queen of Hearts in this disorientated, twisted adaptation of the classic novels by Lewis Carroll. Living in her own nightmare, Alice struggles through her hallucinations and chaotic thoughts. With no one to support her against the sinister Queen, who is to be trusted? Does she live a life in oppression or fight for freedom? Enjoy the premiere of this contemporary adaptation by University of Derby Theatre Arts Students. Age guidance 14 +
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GRAdUATE FASHiOn SHOW WED 3 JUNE,1.30Pm & 7.30Pm Tickets £3 at 1.30pm (school group bookings free) & £15 at 7.30pm* Join us for an evening of catwalk glamour as our graduates showcase their new and innovative designs. The event features an eclectic, contemporary mix of collections created by the designers of tomorrow.
* The 7.30pm performance includes a FREE glass of bubbly!
16 | OUR COmmUNITY OUR COMMUniTY Opening up our stages to different community groups.
Derby gilbert & Sullivan Company
THE MUSiC MAn THU 21 - SAT 23 mAY THU – SAT 7.30Pm, SAT 2.30Pm Tickets £18 Concessions £16 A fast-talking travelling salesman, Harold Hill, cons the usually stubborn people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organise to save the town from 'trouble', despite the fact he doesn’t know a trombone from a triangle. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by the fall of the curtain. Featuring the rousing and well-known Seventy-six Trombones, the tender love-song Till There Was You, Lida Rose, classic barber-shop singing and more great numbers! Wonderful toe-tapping family entertainment. An amateur performance presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.
Derby Caribbean Carnival presents the 5th annual
EMCCAn CARibbEAn THE EAGLE AWARdS 2015 Supporting Amateur Theatre in Derby CARnivAL QUEEn SHOW
SAT 13 JUNE, 7Pm
SUN 19 JULY, 7.30Pm
TICKETS £10 CONCESSIONS £8
TICKETS £8 CONCESSIONS £6
Experience the spirit of carnival! A vibrant evening of colourful costumes, Caribbean carnival music and dance. Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton and Derby carnivals come together to create a spectacular regional performance bringing carnival arts to the theatre. Carnival Queen costumes from around the region will compete for the emccan prize and the winner will act as an ambassador for Carnival Arts.
We are delighted to announce that this year’s event will be co-hosted by the wonderful award-winning speaker Richard Gerver alongside inspirational author James Hilton (Art of Brilliance). Let them take you through a joyful evening of sparkling entertainment and, of course, the announcement of the winners of this year’s prestigious amateur theatre awards. You can enter your show for judging by downloading an application form from our website.
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GivE THE GiFT OF THEATRE… …that they’ll remember forever. Gift vouchers are avalible from the Box Office and can be used when buying tickets for any of our shows.
The Great Night Out Package Enjoy the red carpet treament with a two-course meal, a programme and a premium seat all for £40 per person.
THE biSTRO “IDEAL FOR A DELICIOUS PRE-THEATRE TREAT.” DERBY TELEGRAPH
Pre-theatre dining serving gourmet food made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients
2 COURSES £16.95
3 COURSES £19.95
Visit derbytheatre.co.uk to view the menu and make a reservation. Reservations can also be made via the Box Office.
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18 | FAmILY THEATRE FAMiLY THEATRE Inspiring work for children and their families.
Birmingham Stage Company
inCREdibLE invAdERS And GROOvY GREEKS TUE 5 - SAT 9 mAY, VARIOUS TImES Tickets £15.50 Concessions £12.50 Two great new shows from Horrible Histories! Incredible Invaders: The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? See the Savage Saxons smash their way in and find out who’s at Sutton Hoo! Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Groovy Greeks: From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans! Pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Perfect for age 5 + A Truly Horrible Experience: book for both shows and get 20% off
FAmILY TICKETS E AVAILABL
new Art Club, co-produced with Dance4 and nottingham Playhouse
HERCULES Presented by Derby Theatre and Déda
FRI 12 JUNE, 7Pm Tickets £14.50 Concessions £12.50 One extraordinary superhero, 12 impossible tasks… it’s the story of Hercules as you’ve never seen it before! Hercules is best known for his incredible strength. But who knew the guy could dance? This story of Hercules is told through hilarious dance routines and amazing speciality acts. It’s a modern cabaret the whole family will enjoy. You get a pantomime, a comic take on history and a party all rolled into one side-splitting adventure. Created by and starring the award-winning dancing comedy double act Tom Roden and Pete Shenton of New Art Club. This irreverent, innovative and life-affirming show will have you up on your feet wanting to dance. Perfect for age 5 +
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monstro Theatre
bOOKSTORY SUN 7 JUNE, 11.30Am & 2Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 In Brian’s library, the books are all in a muddle. The romance is rubbing shoulders with the DIY manual and the Dictionary is sharing a shelf with the Whodunnit. To save their confused library (and its confused librarian) the books must work together – but how? Books can’t move… or can they? Perfect for age 7 +
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GORiLLA GARdEninG FRI 24 JULY, 11Am & 2Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 In the gloom of the dark, in the deep of the night, people silently toil to keep our world bright, except when I say ‘people’, that’s not really true: gorillas are secretly gardening for you. A joyous adventure into a hidden world of gardens. Join Ellie as she tracks down the shape she saw in the moonlight and swaps her headphones for a spade. Uplifting, inspiring and full of fun, Gorilla Gardening introduces you to the nature on your doorstep and challenges you to get digging too! Gorilla Gardening is a vibrant and play-filled piece with beautiful soundscape and design. This comingof-age story will lift your spirits and encourage you to put on your wellies and get outside. Perfect for age 7 and under
A Thousand Cranes and artsdepot present
ME And MY CAT? by award-winning children’s author Satoshi kitamura
SAT 4 JULY, 11.30Am & 2Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 Come and join Detective K as she sets off on an exciting and hilarious adventure to solve the strange case of Nicholas, the boy who has turned into a cat. Using projection, bags of ingenuity and a hefty dollop of fun this is a fast-paced, action-packed story for all the family. Featuring the voice of Roger McGough. Perfect for age 5 +
20 | THE STUDIO STUdiO THEATRE Our space for innovation, emerging artists and contemporary work.
Birmingham repertory Theatre Company in association with The roundhouse
bACK dOWn The debut play from Steven Camdon, AkA Polarbear
FRI 1 mAY, 8Pm TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50 Luke, Zia and Tommy have known each other for forever. With Luke about to leave for university it’s time for one last adventure together, so they set off to conquer Snowdon. But when their jaunt takes an unexpected turn they are forced to face up to the reality of why they needed the trip in the first place.
Box of Tricks
pLASTiC FiGURinES A new play by Ella Carmen greenhill
SAT 9 mAY, 8Pm TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50 “Mum told me that there was something in his brain that was different, she said that he liked to put his toys in lines.” Rose loves her brother Mikey. Mikey loves Rose, Bruce Willis films and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles but he hates change. When their mum is diagnosed with leukaemia, their world is plunged into chaos. Inspired by events in the playwright's own life, Plastic Figurines is a funny and moving new play that explores autism and the relationship between siblings with very different views of the world.
Sometimes We Play in association with Littlemighty
Eggs Collective
WE CAn bE HEROES
GET A ROUnd
FRI 29 mAY, 8Pm
SAT 30 mAY, 8Pm
TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50
TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50
This is a show about facing your fears and becoming a super hero. Teenagers Patrick and Mark spend their days dodging school bullies, reading comic books and dreaming of escape from their small town home. Then they meet Mr Smith – a real-life superhero, with his own costume and canine sidekick. But as they come into conflict with a group of older boys, will he be able to save them from the gang’s clutches? Age recommendation 12+
You know what we always say, better out than in… Pinned on the arse-end of a night out, Eggs Collective Get A Round is a show with lipstick on its teeth and Wotsits on its face. A wayward exploration of friendship, kindness and belonging that spills out towards its audience. In a world that tells us we are not rich, thin or successful enough, Eggs Collective wonder if the basic principles of a night out might just make the world a better place. Age recommendation 18+
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A Ship of fools Theatre Company
helen Duff
FROM THE CRAdLE TO THE bin
vAniTY biTES bACK
FRI 5 JUNE, 8Pm
FRI 12 JUNE, 8Pm
TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50
TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50
From The Cradle To The Bin is a hilarious odyssey about being thrown onto life's scrapheap. Mr Whitey, an affable English gent, will spend his final days living on the edge of a broken care system. We meet inept carers, sneering owners, money-hungry family members and a whole host of others who are sure to make Mr Whitey’s final day a memorable one. “This shocking and energetic piece of theatre shows bravery and talent.” What’s On Stage
A ‘bold, subversive and very funny’ clown cookery show about searching for self-worth in a cheesecake. Join aspiring TV cookery host Jill – “a cross between Alan Partridge and Margaret Thatcher” The Scotsman. Biting back at the silence and stigma surrounding mental health, Vanity Bites Back is the solo debut from Helen Duff – ‘a very talented storyteller; a clown, comedian and actress rolled into one wide-eyed bundle of talent.’ Edinburgh Fringe Review.
Tamasha & The Belgrade Theatre Coventry
bLOOd A 21st-century urban love story By Emteaz hussain Directed by Esther richardson
FRI 19 – SAT 20 JUNE, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 “Love ain’t something you just say, just this word, it’s something you do.” Caneze meets Sully in the college canteen. The heat rises over triple chilli sauce in Nando’s. She makes her move in the sweet smoke of a shisha bar. A touchpaper is lit… but neither of them bargained on the lengths to which her brother would go to keep them apart. Blood is a heartfelt new play by the writer of Tamasha’s critically acclaimed Sweet Cider.
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Paines Plough and Pentabus Theatre Company
EvERY bRiLLiAnT THinG by Duncan macmillan with Jonny Donahoe
FRI 26 – SAT 27 JUNE, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 You’re six years old. Mum’s in hospital. Dad says she’s ‘done something stupid’. She finds it hard to be happy. So you start to make a list of everything that’s brilliant about the world. Everything worth living for. 1. Ice cream, 2. Kung Fu movies, 3. Burning things, 4. Laughing so hard you shoot milk out your nose, 5. Construction cranes 6. Me… You leave it on her pillow. You know she’s read it because she’s corrected your spelling. Soon, the list will take on a life of its own. A new play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love. BSL Interpreted: fri 26 July, 8pm
“Heart wrenching, hilarious... possibly one of the funniest play’s you’ll ever see” The Guardian
A Derby Theatre Production in association with milk Presents
JOAn Part of Derby Theatre’s RETOLD series Conceived and directed by Lucy Skilbeck
THU 16 – SAT 18 JULY, 8Pm Tickets £9.50 Concessions £6.50 1420’s France - ravaged by war, under occupation from the English, a population divided. 18 year old Joan is a farmer’s daughter, a freedom fighter, and just maybe the original drag king… Dressed as a boy, Joan defies convention and leads her county to freedom, but at what cost? 600 years on, in a world where women 'dragging up' as men is distinctly underground, Joan is still ahead of her time. Expect bold new writing interspersed with playful and provocative cabaret in this one-woman show about what it means to stand out, stand up and stand alone. “A compelling monodrama” The Guardian on Penelope RETOLD
YOUNG PERFORmERS
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A Derby Theatre Youth Theatre Double Bill:
YOUnG pERFORMERS
dUST And dREAMTiME
Young people are part of the life-blood of our theatre, this season see them perform on our main stage.
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THU 2 – SAT 4 APRIL, 7.30Pm
Tickets £12 Concessions £9 TWO SHOWS THAT ExPLORE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR STRUGGLE TO FIND THEIR OWN VOICE. dUST bY SARAH dAniELS A school trip to the Globe Theatre turns surreal when Flavia and her classmates are evacuated from the Underground and she finds herself blasted into Roman times. From centurions to gladiators, to the warrior queen Boudica, everyone Flavia meets seems to echo the people from her own world. Ultimately she finds it’s only in this ulterior universe that she can face her fears and find herself.
dREAMTiME bY STACEY SAMpSOn And dERbY THEATRE YOUTH THEATRE A group of teenagers meets in a car park to find comfort and consolation - Danny is about to leave and go to university, Cass is a young carer and Jamie is still trying to find himself. In this play specially devised with Derby Theatre Youth Theatre, an Aboriginal tale of warriors and wonder is brought to life through the young people's experiences of the here and now. Age recommendation 13+
Derby Theatre and the national Theatre present
COnnECTiOnS FESTivAL THU 30 APRIL – SUN 3 mAY bOLd nEW WRiTinG pERFORMEd bY YOUnG pEOpLE FOR YOUnG pEOpLE
ALOnGSidE A WHOLE HOST OF OppORTUniTiES TO GET invOLvEd
Each year the National Theatre asks ten writers to create new plays for performance by young theatre companies all over the country. Derby Theatre is the host venue for the East Midlands, welcoming nine young companies from the region to perform on our main stage.
But that’s not all, for the whole weekend Derby Theatre will become a vibrant artistic hub for young people; offering not just a chance to see their peers perform but also participate in workshops with leading creative professionals, take part in mini-performances and open mic events plus lots of theatrical fun and games.
Keep checking our website for more details www.derbytheatre.co.uk
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dERbY THEATRE A LEARninG THEATRE …for the 21st Century Our partnership with the University of Derby means Derby Theatre is a unique venue leading the way as a ‘Learning Theatre’, offering a resource for training, mentorship and artistic excellence. The academic team works alongside the theatre team and students from across the College of Arts, studying Theatre Arts, Technical Theatre, Film Production, Production Design, Music and Dance, to offer a truly unique learning experience. Students study, work and perform in a nationally renowned producing theatre, and learn by working alongside professionals on top-quality performances. Performing Arts students gain experience, which enables them to form their own theatre companies and pursue professional roles, emerging as new talent, mentored by Derby Theatre and the academic team. This joint endeavour also enables students to take part in workshops with visiting artists of world class. For example, our recent workshops and residencies have provided students with skills and experiences working with Gecko, Headlong and Pilot, as well as taking a role alongside our artistic and technical teams on home-grown Derby Theatre productions with our Company Aside scheme. Once students have trained we support them entering the first stages of a professional theatre career through graduate internships and a comprehensive artist development programme. Performing Arts at Derby has never been more exciting.
Learn more about University of Derby courses here: www.derby.ac.uk/theatre
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GET invOLvEd Find an opportunity to inspire you here.
FOR CHiLdREn And YOUnG pEOpLE YOUTH THEATRE
FREE FUn dRAMA WORKSHOp
Our exciting weekly sessions allow young people to have fun and express themselves in a friendly environment whilst developing key drama and life skills. The two older groups work towards a major annual show on the main stage, with further performances in our Studio theatre for all groups.
Sat 6 June, 10am – 12 noon
Age 8–10 years: Tuesdays in term time 5pm–6.30pm Age 11–14 years: Sundays in term time 10am–11.30am Age 15–19 years: Sundays in term time 11.45am–1.45pm
£70 a term*
A high-energy physical theatre workshop for 14–19 years exploring the relationship between your body and the performance space. Make friends, improve your skills and learn from the professionals. Anybody who books a place onto this workshop can also get a £5 ticket for Romeo & Juliet on Sat 20 June. Free workshop but booking is essential. Call the Box Office to secure your place.
YOUnG TECHniCiAnS
dERbY THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL
Our Young Technicians group meets fortnightly – with loads of practical hands-on experience, looking at all aspects of the technical side of theatre including lighting, sound and design.
TWO AgE grOuPS AvAILABLE: 8–11 YEArS Or 12–15 YEArS
11–19 years, every other Wednesday in term time 4.30pm–6pm £35 a term*
THEATRE THinKERS: TELL US WHAT YOU THinK Our Theatre Thinkers group meets monthly to help us decide how we can make Derby Theatre even more exciting and relevant for young people aged 11–19. Gain leadership skills and insight into professional theatre. The last Thursday of every month in term-time, 4.30pm–6pm Free but booking essential * We welcome everyone into our friendly and talented youth groups. Please download the application form from our website or call our Box Office. 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 on the contact details below.
mon 24 – fri 28 August, 10am – 4pm Come and join Derby Theatre professionals for a week to learn skills and work as a team to create a performance to be shared on the final day for friends and family. £65.00* for the week. Call the Box Office to book your place.
FOR SCHOOLS As a Learning Theatre we work to build partnerships with schools and colleges, creating workshops and projects with, and for, teachers and students. Our dedicated Learning Team unlocks opportunities for schools to work with practitioners right across the whole theatre-making process and across the curriculum. For detailed information on our schools’ programme check the website or look out for our schools’ newsletter.
For more information or to book a place contact: learning@derbytheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office
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FOR EvERYOnE COSTUME UnpiCKEd Join our Head of Wardrobe, Tim Heywood, and guest designers for this exciting series of events where we explore costume design and making, and the impact it has on stage. This season we focus on Birdsong and the changing face of fashion during the First World War. biRdSOnG Wed 27 may, 5pm The changing fashion over the four years of the First World War was arguably one of the most significant reflectors of the changes happening in women's lives at the time, moving from tight corsets and hobble skirts to knee-length skirts, billowing harem pants and tailored uniforms by the end of the war. Come and explore this fascinating era through costume with our Head of Wardrobe, Tim Heywood. £28 for the workshop and a ticket to see the show that evening.
HiRE A COSTUME From fur coats to wooden clogs, we’ll hopefully have just what you are looking for. At Derby Theatre we hire costumes to professional, amateur and community theatre groups, schools and colleges. We have over 2500 costume pieces built up over many years and we are always adding to our stock. Cost on enquiry.
TECHniCAL AdviCE And TRAininG Led by professional theatre technicians who can support your group, school or company with light and sound design. They can help you make the most of your existing technical equipment or can advise on buying new equipment. £30 an hour. Please contact us to book a date.
For more information or to book a place contact: learning@derbytheatre.co.uk or call the Box Office
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SUppORTinG YOUR THEATRE Derby Theatre is a registered charity working to produce and support the very best in theatre-making in the Midlands for audiences and artists. We provide an inspiring programme of opportunities for children and communities to engage with culture, whether for fun or as part of their education, and also support local people developing careers in the arts. We are mostly funded through our ticket sales and grants from our funders. This money allows us to do excellent work, but like most charities we also need to generate much-needed public support in order to work with all the people, young and old, who can benefit from the theatre’s activities.
If you would like to support Derby Theatre you can do this in a number of different ways:
• Donate to our Plus One scheme for looked-after children.
• Leave a legacy to ensure our schools and community programme continues to thrive.
• Your company could sponsor the great activity our Learning Department delivers all year round.
Text DBYT09 and the amount you’d like to donate to: 70070
• Gift Aid donations when purchasing your tickets or text donations on the number below.
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in MEMORiAM GivinG One of our most recent projects was a direct result of a generous personal donation from Derbyshire resident, Doreen Weaver. The Brian Weaver Fellowship, in memory of her late husband Brian, was set up as a legacy for Brian and his love of theatre. It provides an aspiring young actor from Derbyshire with the opportunity of professional paid work and career guidance with Derby Theatre. After a very successful first year in which Adam Horvath appeared in our productions of The Odyssey and A Christmas Carol , the second fellowship has been awarded to Jake Waring (pictured). Doreen Weaver said: “I am so pleased that I decided to approach Derby Theatre with this dream project in memory of my beloved husband.”
If you want to find out more about the impact you can make, in the way that Doreen Weaver has, or indeed in any other way then please contact our Business Development Manager, Andrew McIntyre: a.mcintyre@derby.ac.uk or 01332 593974
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TAKEn AdvAnTAGE OF OUR nEW bETTER vALUE pRiCinG SCHEME FOR MAin HOUSE SHOWS YET? more low-cost options Book our new Saver seats before they’re all snapped up. more choice of when to come Weekday and weekend tickets are now the same price so you won’t have to pay more for coming on a Friday or Saturday.
Cheaper preview prices on our home-grown shows Book early and get tickets for the first few performances for a steal! £5 Fridays for 16–25 year olds Lucky enough to be this young? Visit on Friday and get your ticket for £5, but hurry there’s a limited allocation.
EnCORE! Dramatic savings at Derby Theatre! See more and spend less with our new better value multi-buy offer. Start saving by booking for just two shows, the more you see, the more you save.
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Summer season shows included in this offer: Birdsong, Romeo and Juliet, Absent Friends, Brassed Off plus any Spring Season Encore shows still on sale when you book your tickets, including Solace of the Road, Blood Wedding, Macbeth and The Secret Adversary. Only available on Classic Price Tickets - see page 30 for more details.
Or if you want to treat yourself… Book our Premium seats for the best view in the house. Or enjoy the red carpet treatment with our Great Night Out Package – a two-course meal in our Bistro, a programme and a premium seat all for £40 a head.
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Cinderella All evenings and ALL performances Fri 18 December – Thu 31 December
Sat matinees* Previews, weekday matinees †
Graduate Fashion Show 1.30pm 7.30pm
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Dust and Dreamtime The Eagle Awards 2015 emccan Caribbean Carnival Show Hercules Horrible Histories michael morpurgo: Only Remembered The music man The Open Road & Guests Popular music Showcase Radiophonic Workshop The Reduced Shakespeare Company Roy Hattersley & John Coyne Stewart Lee
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FAmILY TICKET* Treat the whole family to a night at the theatre for less with our family ticket.
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HOW TO BOOK
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Concessions
Non-performance days
Concessions are available for over-60s, under-16s, full-time students, registered unemployed, people with a disability and their carer, members of BECTu, Equity and the Writers’ guild.
9.30am - 5.30pm
Performance days In person: 9.30am until 15 minutes after the start of the last event of the evening. Phones: 9.30am until 30 minutes before the start of the first event of the evening.
Children under 3 will only be admitted to suitable performances and must be in possession of a valid ticket. groups of 10 or more and school groups receive a discount on most shows, as well as a flexible booking process. See page 32 for more details.
Sundays and Bank Holidays One hour before the start of the first event until 15 minutes after the start of the last event. We are only open on Sundays and Bank holidays if an event is on.
Exchanges, refunds and reprints
Book online at www.derbytheatre.co.uk
All tickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled.
How to pay We accept all types of card payments, except American Express. Cheques are only accepted for group bookings of 20 or more. We can only reserve seats without payment for group bookings of 10 or more. We can post tickets to you if you are booking 7 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.
We can exchange tickets for another performance of the same event at a cost of £1 per ticket. This must be done no later than 24 hours before the event in question and all tickets held by the customer must be returned to the box office in person or by post. Tickets cannot be exchanged after the event has passed. Lost tickets can be reprinted free of charge no sooner than 1 hour before the start of the performance.
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SCHOOLS & GROUp bOOKinGS Derby Theatre warmly welcomes groups and schools and we offer a flexible booking process and special prices.
School Groups
• Tickets for £9.50 on most main house shows. • Every eleventh ticket free for a teacher or supervisor. • help with risk assessment and coach drop-off arrangements. • reserve now, pay later.
Groups of 10 or more
• up to £4 off standard ticket price for groups of 10* up to £5 off standard ticket price for groups of 15* • reserve now, pay later. • hire our Alan Bates room for your group to use pre- and post-show and during the interval. for more detailslkmon hiring this space contact und’s Way St A Adam Pownall, 01332 593914 or email St A lkm a.pownall@derby.ac.uk. und ’s
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ACCESS FOR ALL Derby Theatre welcomes all customers and has an extensive range of services to ensure you have an enjoyable and comfortable visit. mention your requirements when you book tickets, and don’t hesitate to ask the Duty manager if there is anything you need on arrival. We have been verified as being an accessible venue for disabled people by CredAbility – an independent quality mark run by disabled people. The relevant icons indicate how we can meet a variety of needs:
Standing and Queueing Derby Theatre has seating on all levels of the theatre. You can pre-order your drinks, tickets, merchandise, ice creams and programmes when booking your tickets to avoid queuing. These can be brought to you when you arrive. Our staff can bring refreshments to your seat inside the auditorium at the interval.
Wheelchair Access We have a fully accessible drop-off point at the top of the theatre with a permanent ramped doubledoor entrance. Or alternatively you can park in intu Derby basement car park blue badge area and our lift, situated in bay C, will bring you directly to all floors of the theatre. We have large accessible toilets on all levels. The Bistro on floor 2 is fully accessible and we have low counters at the bar, Box Office and café. We have designated wheelchair spaces inside the auditorium so please mention your requirements when booking.
Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the building. Please talk to the Box Office about any special requirements when booking.
Difficulty Accessing Visual Information If YOu WOuLD LIkE Our BrOChurE In LArgE PrInT PLEASE EnquIrE AT ThE BOx OffICE. Where possible we provide audio-described performances. Ideal for blind and partially sighted people, audio description is a form of audio-visual translation using the natural pauses in dialogue or between critical sound elements to insert a narrative that translates the visual image into a sense form.
Difficulty Accessing Audible Information Sound enhancement systems are available inside the theatre and studio. The best quality of sound is through our brand new Digital rf headsets, which are available to borrow free from front of house. You could also take advantage of our new digital system by using your own earphones, to plug directly into the pocket-sized body packs. If you prefer to use the T switch on your hearing aid, please borrow an induction loop aerial. We can also offer assisted listening on backstage tours. Where possible we provide British Sign Language interpreted performance. We also have a Portable hearing Loop which offers versatile, desktop assistance for people with hearing loss who use telecoil-equipped hearing instruments or cochlear implants.
Personal Support We operate an Assisted Access Scheme for those who require somebody to be present in order to assist them to readily access theatre shows and, as such, we allow members to buy a seat for themselves at the standard rate and one for an assistant at no cost. A CredAbility Access Card with the +1 symbol also automatically entitles the cardholder to a free assistant ticket. To apply for either the Assisted Access scheme or the CredAbility Access Card, visit our website www.derbytheatre.co.uk more access information is available on our website: www.derbytheatre.co.uk/your-visit/accessibility
Access Performances: Every Brilliant Thing
Cinderella
BSL Interpreted: fri 26 June, 8pm
Audio Described: Wed 16 December, 10.15am & Sat 2 January, 2pm
Brassed Off Audio Described: Thu 8, October, 7.30pm & Sat 10, October, 2.30pm BSL Interpreted: Thu 8, October, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted: Wed 30 December, 7.15pm relaxed Performance: Thu 7 January, 10.15am Adapted for children with special needs such as an autism spectrum condition or a learning disability.
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Dust and Dreamtime Dust and Dreamtime Dust and Dreamtime Connections Festival
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Connections Festival Film Festival: Radiophonic Workshop Back Down Connections Festival Connections Festival Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks Plastic Figurines A Clockwork Orange Popular music Showcase A Clockwork Orange The Open Road & Guests A Clockwork Orange The music man Off With Her Head! The music man Off With Her Head! The music man Off With Her Head! The Reduced Shakespeare Company Birdsong Birdsong Birdsong We Can Be Heroes Birdsong Get A Round
All day 7.30pm 8pm All day All day 7pm 10.30am 7pm 10.30am 7pm 10.30am 7pm 10.30am 2.30pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 8pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm
Graduate Fashion Show From The Cradle To The Bin Book Festival: Roy Hattersley & John Coyne Book Festival: Only Remembered Bookstory Hercules Vanity Bites Back emccan Caribbean Carnival Queen Show Stewart Lee Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Romeo & Juliet Blood Romeo & Juliet Blood Every Brilliant Thing Every Brilliant Thing
1.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 3.45pm 7.30pm 11.30am & 2pm 7pm 8pm 7pm 8pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 8pm BSL 8pm
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4 July 2015 5 July 2015 7 July 2015 8 July 2015 9 July 2015 10 July 2015 11 July 2015 12 July 2015 16 July 2015 17 July 2015 18 July 2015 19 July 2015 24 July 2015 25 July 2015 26 July 2015 27 July 2015 28 July 2015 29 July 2015 30 July 2015 31 July 2015
me And my Cat? Comedy Festival: I’ve Never Told A Joke In my Life Absent Friends Absent Friends Absent Friends Absent Friends Absent Friends Comedy Festival: Chris Fitchew - Ooops! Joan Joan Joan The Eagle Awards Gorilla Gardening DEparture Lounge DEparture Lounge DEparture Lounge DEparture Lounge DEparture Lounge DEparture Lounge DEparture Lounge
11.30am & 2pm 8pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 8pm 7.30pm 11am & 2pm All day All day All day All day All day All day All day
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Derbyshire Community Foundation For Derbyshire for good