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Two Brothers. One Destiny. Mathew Horne and Ed Speleers star in the stage version of the Oscar-winning film, Rain Man. When self-centred salesman Charlie Babbitt discovers that his long-lost brother Raymond, an autistic savant with a genius for numbers, has inherited the family fortune, he sets out to get ‘his half’.
Sarah grew up feeling different. Her childhood Dr thought it was sugar. Her current Dr thinks its ADHD. Sarah still feels different, so what will a label do? Declaration examines when we want, need or are forced to declare our differences and the faces we wear to fit in.
Join the internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band, conductor Barry Forgie and the extraordinary vocal talents of vocalist Emer McParland, for a fun-filled programme of festive favourites such as Santa Baby, I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm, Baby It’s Cold Outside - with a Swing twist!
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Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose tour the UK with their new English Version of Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Eugene Onegin - following a critically-acclaimed and hugely popular five-week run in London last year.
The evening will showcase some of the best up and coming theatrical work created by current University of Derby students.
We all want something to believe in. It’s 1987 and Frankie Vah gorges on love, radical politics, and dirty indie stardom. But can he keep it all down?
Derby Theatre’s festive production team bring another magical and enchanting tale to the stage. With lashings of original music, heaps of colourful costumes and a super scrumptious talented team of actor-musicians, Hansel and Gretel cooks up a mouth-watering show.
Hiccup Theatre serve up a brand new version of this classic tale with bear-sized helpings of original live music, amazing puppetry and brilliant story telling. Hilarious and heartwarming, it’s "just right" for the entire family.
We're all going to the rock’n’roll ball! An outrageous site specific show inspired by the traditional British panto. Award-winning Not Too Tame have teamed up with top theatre and TV writer Luke Barnes to bring Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out to a boozer near you.
Caroline Mortimer is the nation’s favourite TV cook. In the glow of the studio lights, she has it all. But when the camera turns off the truth comes out and when an unexpected guest disrupts a night of celebration there is more to spill than the wine.
This gripping Romeo and Juliet story, based on the young adult novel by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman and adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz, is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Shortlisted for the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award 2016, this unique emerging company stars four refugee young men who made the arduous journey to the UK on their own as children. Powerful, celebratory, affirming, authentic; this is theatre that puts refugees centre stage.
DadMan is a warrior. He stands strong at the gates of an ideal Birth-Plan and sings the blues about Being The Only Man At A Parent And Baby Group. This show about parenthood is partly quiz, partly story intertwined with live music and original songs and partly total fantasy.
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2018, Sindhu Vee embarks on a UK tour with her critically acclaimed and Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show, Sandhog.
Elise is often asked, 'Are you a boy or a girl?' the answer to this question is: No. She's A Good Boy is an honest, moving and hilarious show exploring non-binary gender using Elise’s real life experiences.
Buzzzzzzzz... “what was that?”
Wriggle wriggle… “what’s it doing”
Tickle, tickle, tickle... “te he ha ha ha!”
Long before Harry Potter there was Mildred Hubble. An ordinary girl who found herself in an extraordinary place: a school for witches. Now in her final year, accident prone Mildred and her fellow pupils are about to embark on their biggest and most important adventure yet…
Experience world-class live music, alongside narration and projected archive images and footage, in this unique concert celebrating the centenary of the birth of one the greatest vocalists of the Twentieth Century: Nat King Cole.
Do you ever get confused or overwhelmed by politics? Luca reached a point where thinking about politics made her want to lie down on the pavement and not get up. Instead of doing this she is throwing a party. A political party. This is a show about getting messy with the messiness of politics.
Following his 150 date, smash-hit tour, Lee Nelson comes to Derby for one night only! You’ve seen him sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, now come and see him where he most definitely should be: live on stage.
What Fatima Did... is a funny and provocative exploration of attitudes to identity, freedom and multiculturalism in contemporary Britain.
Pink Lemonade is a multi-disciplinary solo show fusing spoken word, sound and movement the work examines how from childhood through to our intimate relationships as adults, social, racial and cultural stigmas can impact the way communities view themselves and others.
Inspired by his favourite film, little Gareth became a self-appointed Ghostbuster. Join us for a nostalgic trip back to the 80s and a comic exploration of a childhood haunting set to a cheese-tastic chart-topping soundtrack.
Join four-time Brit Classical Award winner Russell Watson for a very special evening, accompanied by his pianist and guest choir.
Set in Manchester, Oldham and London, Charlotte Keatley’s poignant, bittersweet story about love, jealousy and the price of freedom focuses on four generations of one family as they confront the most significant moments of their lives.
A fun comedy show about migration, belonging and identity. Ishi is a British Comedienne, born in Zambia, with Indian ancestors. Does that make her BriZamdian?
How do you survive when faced with the biggest decisions of your life? Would you change the world or change yourself? A new multi-sensory story from Frozen Light, specialists in making theatre for audiences with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities.
Set in Northern England in the aftermath of Margaret Thatcher’s death, Approaching Empty is a razor-sharp new drama by award-winning playwright Ishy Din which lays bare the everyday struggles of a post-industrial generation of British men.
Following the huge success and complete sellout of his album launch concert in 2018, by popular demand Andy Quinn 'the unexpected star' returns to Derby Theatre for his second concert.
The laugh-out-loud show that’s had sell out runs on Broadway, in the West End and all across the UK. Avenue Q is the cheekily charming musical that tells the story of the loveable (and unforgettable) characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.
Derby Theatre is hosting the second of three First Bite events taking place in the Midlands this spring. Join us for a chance to see an eclectic collection of extracts and new ideas from some of the most exciting theatre makers working across the region.
A new family show with music, animation and puppetry. Playful, poignant and with a little sprinkling of magic, Rabbit Girl & The Search for Wonder is a new show inspired by stories from lots of families.
Six years of war are finally over. Two young dreamers fall head over heels, while two others resume their combative courtship. Told in true Northern Broadsides style, this production of Shakespeare’s glorious romantic comedy is sure to capture your hearts this Spring.
Enjoyed the Great British Bake Off? Then you will love this show! Join Notnow Collecitive in making and breaking pepper biscuits and family traditions. The performance is baby-friendly for babes in arms under 12 months.
Inspired by Rudyard Kipling’s magical stories, with lively original music performed by a talented cast of actor-musicians and stunning sets and costumes, The Jungle Book promises to be the perfect adventure for all the family this Easter.
One in three women in the UK will at some point choose to terminate a pregnancy. Worldwide, the number is one in four. Mission Abort is the important story about the human being behind the choice.
Pariah Khan's debut one man show takes the trope of white adventurers exploring ‘foreign’ lands and spins this concept on its head, asking that all important question: what if a student from India took a gap year to Britain?
2017 Nobel Prize winner Kazuo Ishiguro’s novel, which became a beloved Merchant Ivory film and is now transformed into an exquisite stage play, is a story for anyone who has ever been afraid to follow their heart.
intotheclouds is a playful, sensory and highly visual experience for very young children and babies aged 6-18 months developed in partnership with the NHS’s Small Steps Big Changes and over 50 babies and their families across Nottingham.
The Unfinished Violin is an expansion and development from the music of the highly acclaimed live show Sam Sweeney's Fiddle "Made in the Great War."
This new adaptation of Henry James’ iconic tale, which was the original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, is a masterclass in stage-craft, with captivating performances, deliciously atmospheric set and lighting design and an evocative soundtrack.
In this, the 60th Anniversary of one of the world's most iconic music venues, the Ronnie Scott's All Stars take to the road to celebrate the 'Ronnie Scott's Story'.
Ballet Black's popular programme contrasts dramatic and inventive storytelling in a lively showcase of modern ballets, returning for their second year here at Derby Theatre.
Stand Up & Rock sees the legendary Jasper Carrott back live on stage with a new stand up show and performing alongside his musical compatriots that have been rockin’ audiences all over the world.
Bill Kenwright’s ‘Amazing’, ’Superb’, ‘Wonderful’ and ‘Brilliant’ production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical comes to Derby.
