Artist Development

In Good Company

In Good Company exists to develop artists, provide opportunities and support exciting new performance in the East Midlands.  Born out of consultation with our community of artists, In Good Company is now a multi-venue partnership.  Find out how you can get involved.

Departure Lounge Festival 2019

Produced by In Good Company, Departure Lounge Festival is the arts festival for groundbreaking work in the heart of the country. Every corner of Derby Theatre and beyond will be brought to life by extraordinary performances, workshops and discussion from Thu 18 - Sat 20 July 2019.

In Good Company Tour

A Super Happy Story (About Feel Super Sad) will be touring as part of an In Good Company subsidised tour, that will involve the East & West Midlands’ artist development scheme presenting the show to develop audiences for contemporary work in IGC venues. 

Derby Theatre Associate Companies

Derby Theatre has three associate companies, Maison Foo, Not Too Tame and Milk Presents, whom it works with closely to offer support.  All companies benefit from commissioning money, rehearsal space in-kind, the chance to attend artistic programme meetings and feed into the running of the Theatre. 

All companies have had a relationship with Derby Theatre for some time, having performed at the theatre and led workshops for the benefit of other artists and companies in the region and further afield.

Casting

Derby Theatre undertakes the casting process in several different ways. Find out more auditions for specific productions, general auditions that are held once a year and individual meetings.

Regional Young Actors Ensemble

The Regional Young Actors Ensemble is an initiative between three partner venues -  Derby Theatre, Live Theatre Newcastle and Hull Truck Theatre.  

As part of the programme, the ensemble will present and perform a piece as part of the Hull UK City of Culture 2017 celebrations, which will be directed by Sarah Brigham, Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Derby Theatre.