Derby Theatre responds to the Government announcement of £1.57 billion arts rescue package

While we await further details of how the Government's arts rescue fund will be distributed, here's a round up of the responses to this news from Derby Theatre and our Artistic Director & CEO, Sarah Brigham.

Monday 13th July 2020

Looking Back at TWO - DT Memory Box

In this week's Memory Box, we're going back to the pub and our Spring 2018 production of TWO, Jim Cartwright's moving two-hander. Take a look at how the show was made and watch new clips with actors...

9 July

Call Out: Deaf young person required to host next Futures Unlocked Insta Live Interview

Derby Theatre is looking for a Deaf young person (aged 15 – 25) to interview Deaf actor Alex Nowak using BSL on Instagram Live on Tuesday 21 July, as part of the Futures Unlocked programme.

8 July

How To Film Your Creation: Puppet Theatre Tutorial Week 5

In the fifth and final video in our puppet theatre tutorial series, watch how to film a music video or short film using your puppet theatre, set pieces, props and puppets. Part of #Reimagine2020:...

6 July

How to Create Action: Puppet Theatre Tutorial Week 4

In week four of our puppet theatre tutorials, watch how to create the action on stage, guided by theatre designer and artist Connie. Part of #Reimagine2020: Family Creatives.

30 June

Coming Soon - Ghost Light - A Derby Theatre Production

THIS AUTUMN Ghost Light will create a series of miraculous journeys around Derby Theatre. Inspired by our history, with one eye firmly on the future this unique theatrical journey is available for...

25 June

Derby Theatre commissions two inspirational writers to create new performance pieces

During these extraordinary times, and with an ongoing commitment to keep creatively and digitally connected with audiences and artists, Derby Theatre is thrilled to announce Leo Skilbeck and

25 June

How To Create Puppets: Puppet Theatre Tutorial Week 3

It's week three of our video tutorials! Watch how to create the puppets for your puppet theatre, guided by theatre designer and artist Connie. Part of #Reimagine 2020: Family Creatives.

22 June

Open Call: opportunity to apply for Co-Creation Artist Training Programme and £10,000 Commission

Derby Creative Arts Network (Derby CAN), an Arts Council-funded, multi-partner three-year programme, is looking to invest in artists who are interested in making work with our communities.

17 June

Call Out: writing commission opportunity to adapt 'Home Girl', a novel by Alex Wheatle MBE

Are you a professional writer interested in the opportunity to adapt an established novel for performance, in collaboration with young theatre makers aged 16-25?

15 June