You are hereHome / About Us About Us Introduction Derby Theatre has a long and rich history of delivering high quality drama to audiences. Previously Derby Playhouse, our unique new partnership with University of Derby and as an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation, Derby Theatre has transformed itself from a traditional producing house to an organisation of training, nurturing and artistic excellence. Derby Theatre Productions Derby Theatre currently produces three main stage each year, along with a Studio Christmas show for younger audiences. From 2018, having been an uplift in funding from Arts Council England, Derby Theatre will produce an additional production each year for family audiences and will also continue with its RETOLD series of productions. Our Theatres Derby Theatre has two great theatre spaces under one roof. Our main auditorium with seating for around 530 is a generous space which retains an intimate feel, whilst downstairs, our flexible studio theatre can be presented in a variety of different ways from cabaret-style to raked seating for up to 110. Derby CAN The Derby Creative Arts Network (CAN) is a new project led by Derby Theatre and funded by the Arts Council England Producing Hubs funded project. It will programme work in community settings across the city; produce new small-scale productions that will tour into communities and beyond; new mid-scale work that will play on the Derby Theatre main stage and outdoor work which will play at festivals like Festé and across the city. Programming Thank you for your interest in bringing your show to Derby Theatre. As you can imagine, we get lots of requests from companies who would like to bring their work to our Main Auditorium and Studio spaces, so it is a hugely competitive process. This page will offer you guidance on how we like to receive information and how we will let you know if we are able to programme your show. Jobs Fancy joining our team? Find out here about the latest opportunities at Derby Theatre. We seek to help people pursue a career in theatre, whether that's onstage, backstage or offstage. Archive Find our more about Derby Theatre past productions - home grown show we’ve made right here in the heart of Derby with our talented team. You can also find out more information about our co-productions with other venues and companies we’ve relished working with. FAQ If you've got a question for us, chances are someone else has asked it before. Have a look through our Frequently Asked Questions to see if you can find the answer you're looking for. Meet The Team Find out who's part of the team here at Derby Theatre and find contact details and email addresses. Meet The Board Have a look to see who sits on the Board of Derby Theatre, which is chaired by Chris Hughes.
