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3 Jun 2026

Little Shop of Horrors Review

Creative Ambassadors attended press night of Little Shop of Horrors, read on for their reviews of the cult classic musical!
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2 Jun 2026

Derby Dishes returns – get involved!

Help us create a community meal menu for our next DT Communities event!
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1 Jun 2026

Fundraising fun for fifty years – quiz night at Derby Theatre

The 50 years celebrations continue
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26 May 2026

Derby Theatre submits planning application for major redevelopment project

Derby Theatre is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its redevelopment journey, as plans for its major capital transformation have now been formally submitted for planning approval.
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26 May 2026

Artists and audiences unite – Departure Lounge announce mix of breathtaking theatre, provoking new work, intriguing panels and more

In Good Company and Derby Theatre's unmissable Fringe Theatre Festival of fresh, bold and boundary-pushing performance returns for its 14th year for three days only this summer.
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20 May 2026

Autumn season 2026 in full at Derby Theatre

Derby Theatre is proud to announce their full autumn season – and a few shows for spring 2027 - a fantastic season of shows for everyone, opportunities to get involved,…
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29 Apr 2026

Derby Theatre Youth Theatre performances and double bills announced for the summer season

Derby Theatre is proud to announce the Derby Theatre Youth Theatre performances for the summer season in 2026, running across May to July.
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24 Apr 2026

Derbyvision returns: full line up announced

DT Communities is excited to announce the return of Derbyvision! 
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21 Apr 2026

University of Derby Theatre Arts Student productions cast and creative teams announced

University of Derby Theatre Arts Students from 2nd year and 3rd year are proud to announce their productions for 2026, with their cast and creatives.
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20 Apr 2026

New anniversary production East is East announced for this Autumn, at venues across the UK

A thirtieth anniversary production of Ayub Din Khan’s award-winning play will be appearing on stages across the UK. The classic story of a British-Pakistani family in 1970s Salford caught between…
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7 Apr 2026

Macbeth Review – Creative and DT Ambassadors

HELL IS MURKY
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Blog
26 Mar 2026

TRANS IT Review – Creative Ambassadors

My first assignment as a Creative Ambassador was to watch and review TRANS IT.
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