Showing this week

Community Cuppa

Come and join us at Derby Theatre for a cuppa and the chance to meet and chat with new and old friends from all areas of our community.

8 January to 9 December

Showing next week

Frankenstein

An eighteen year-old girl dreams up a monster. A young scientist, Frankenstein, breathes life into a gruesome body. Rona Munro’s brilliant new adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece places the writer herself amongst the action as she wrestles with her creation and with the stark realities facing revolutionary young women, then and now.

20 January to 25 January

The Croft

In this bold and haunting new play, based on a true story, the present interweaves with the past as ancient tales surface and the terrifying truth lurking in a deserted village in the Scottish Highlands is revealed. Starring Gwen Taylor.

27 January to 1 February

Jamali Maddix: Strip Club Einstein

Critically acclaimed comedian and host of Vice’s Hate Thy Neighbour and Channel 4’s Adventures in Futureland, Jamali Maddix is heading out on tour again after his incredible 2018

1 February

WASTELAND

Acclaimed British choreographer Gary Clarke's sequel to his multi award-winning production COAL about the collapse of the mining community. Performed by a company of exceptional dancers with a community cast of male singers, brass musicians, archive film footage and a powerful rave soundscore.

6 February to 7 February

WASTELAND: Pre-Show Talk

Our ‘In Conversation’ talk is an opportunity to gain insight into the making of Wasteland with Artistic Director Gary Clarke and Senior Producer of Derby Theatre, Stuart Allen.

7 February

Open Mic Night

Join us in the Studio, our exciting performance space which provides a platform for fresh and innovative new work, for a fantastic evening showcasing and supporting local talent. 

7 February

Wish You Were Here

From Castles to caravans and Butlins at Bognor, Wish You Were Here is a colourful, interactive trip to popular postcard holiday destinations around the UK.

8 February

An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson

An Evening with Sir Michael Parkinson celebrates the life and career of a man who has interviewed over 2000 of the most important cultural figures of the 20th and 21st centuries.

8 February

Flying High 2020 Gang Show

For 52 years, Scout and Guide members have been entertaining Derby audiences in the Flying High Gang Show.

12 February to 15 February

The Ronnie Scott's Soho Songbook

Direct from London’s world-famous jazz club and combining world-class live jazz, narration and rare archive images and footage, The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars take to the stage to celebrate The Ronnie Scott’s Soho Songbook.

16 February

Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science

Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics, and bonkers biology in this fun for all the family science extravaganza!

17 February

Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker and John Doyle

Folk music’s legendary triumvirate of musical magpies Mike McGoldrick, John Doyle and John McCusker are out on the road again in 2020. With their recently released album, The Wishing Tree this will be an evening to remember.

18 February

Joel Dommett: Unapologetic (If That’s Ok?)

Join Joel as he brings you bang up to date on his life since his last live show!
He has become a regular face on TV, from being a finalist in 2016’s I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! (ITV), to then hosting ITV2’s I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp alongside Scarlett Moffatt and Joe Swash.

19 February

Shark in the Park

Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope –but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind The Hairy Maclary show - see all 3 of Nick Sharratt’s Shark in the Park books live on Stage!

20 February

Madam Butterfly

A young woman is abandoned by the man for whom she sacrificed everything. But she is stronger than anyone imagined…One of the best-loved operas of all time, Madam Butterfly’s glorious music and tragic heroine have enchanted audiences for more than a century.

21 February

Mark Steel: Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright

A few years ago, it seemed unlikely that the UK would vote to leave the EU; we had a reasonable opposition to the Tory Government; Donald Trump was a buffoon who

22 February

Trojan Horse

Trojan Horse was a local story that hit the national press, accusing ‘hardline’ Muslim teachers and governors of plotting extremism in Birmingham schools.

22 February

Kojo Anim presents The Taxi Tour

Britain’s Got Talent’s stand out stand-up comedy star Kojo Anim is heading out on the road with his debut UK tour. Kojo is here to make the world laugh, sharing his funny observations and stories about life, parenthood and family.

23 February

Energy

A rocket powered concert fuelled by the energetic ideas and musical sparks of young minds.

25 February

a little space

Following on from the international success of The Dreamer (2016), Gecko’s second Associate Show, a little space combines their unique blend of theatre, choreography and stunning imagery with incredible performers from Mind the Gap, one of Europe’s leading learning disability theatre companies.

27 February to 29 February

Idol

A daring and unapologetic examination of religion, pop culture and Black representation. Who would you rather pray to? Beyoncé or white Jesus?

28 February

Macbeth

Shakespeare's darkest and spookiest thriller. This epic and intensely terrifying period version of the bard's most regal and timeless classic warns of the effects of political ambition on those who seek power for its own sake.

3 March to 14 March

Seeds

Jackie wants to clear her conscience, whilst Evelyn’s got a big speech to deliver on the 15th anniversary of Michael’s fatal stabbing. Are some things better left unsaid?

6 March to 7 March

Mustard Doesn't Go With Girls

Join us in the surreal town of Bow-on-Tie, a town deeply rooted in tradition and run by the dubious mayor Croque Madame (or is it Croc?!).

8 March

Scratch that Itch: Spring Surprise

Our famous Scratch Nights our back in 2020, offering a selection of new work from the most exciting artists in the region.

12 March

My Mother Said I Never Should 2020

A moving and funny exploration of the lives of four generations of women in one family. Shifting back and forth in time, we see their loves, expectations and choices play out against huge social change from 1900 to1980s.

13 March to 14 March

Crongton Knights

Following the acclaimed tour of Noughts & Crosses, Derby Theatre and Pilot Theatre present the world premiere adaptation of Crongton Knights, Alex Wheatle’s Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize Winner.

17 March to 21 March

W*nk Buddies

 University. A house party. One dances to Britney, the other alone having a few in the kitchen. But, they are both heading for the same bed.

20 March

Dane Baptiste: The Chocolate Chip

Join one of the nation’s most exciting stand up stars as he presents another brilliantly hilarious and boldly provocative show.

21 March

Treasure Island

Set sail on the high seas for a spectacular swashbuckling adventure at Derby Theatre during Easter 2020. A pirate-filled production perfect for the whole family.

28 March to 11 April

Jamboree

It's time to make some noise! Jamboree is a vibrant piece of gig-theatre made for and with teenagers who have profound and multiple disabilities (age 12+).

7 April to 8 April

Ladykiller

 A hotel room, a maid and a dead woman. It’s not what it looks like, really, it’s not. It was self-defence… and anyway the woman was asking for it.

10 April

J.M. Barrie's Quality Street

Northern Broadsides' revival of J.M. Barrie’s delicious farce about hapless romance and growing old disgracefully. Quality Street was so well known in its day that it gave its name to the UK’s most popular chocolates, made in Halifax since 1936.

14 April to 18 April

Beach Body Ready

Shaving? Tanning? Over-exercising? Cabbage-Souping? Starving? Don’t bother, we're not. Grab your pals and your biscuits and watch Beach Body Ready!

18 April

Andy Parsons: Healing The Nation

Tour extended due to popular demand!
As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Q.I. etc. - and repeated on Dave.

21 April

Here

A powerful new play by Lindsay Rodden, HERE is about finding sanctuary in the unlikeliest of places. About dancing on rooftops, blossom in winter, and re-writing the story of the city as your own.

22 April to 23 April

Paddington's First Concert and Peter and the Wolf

Join award winning orchestra Sinfonia Viva, along with Peter and Paddington, for an un-bear-lievable double bill of adventure!

3 May

KIN: Dance That Connects Us

It brings people, families, friends, clubs, teams, tribes and communities together. NDCWales perform poetry, sport and politics across three powerful pieces of dance.

5 May

Discover Dance - National Dance Company Wales

Discover Dance is a fun and relaxed interactive performance. Try some dance, then watch the professionals in action.

Discover Dance is ideal for schools and families.

6 May

An Audience with Joanna Trollope

Joanna Trollope has been writing for over thirty years and is well known for her enormously successful contemporary works of fiction. She has been described as one of the most insightful chroniclers and social commentators writing fiction today.

7 May

Footloose

Based on the 1980s screen sensation which took the world by storm, Footloose sizzles with spirit, fun and the best in UK musical talent. With cutting edge modern choreography, you'll enjoy classic 80s hits including Holding Out for a Hero, Let's Hear It For The Boy and of course the unforgettable title track.

11 May to 16 May

Northern Ballet's Little Red Riding Hood

Retelling the classic fairytale with a Northern Ballet twist, Little Red Riding Hood is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.

26 May

Absurd Person Singular

Three married couples. Three kitchens. Three Christmas parties. Alan Ayckbourn’s comic masterpiece of social climbing in 1970s suburbia fuses a potent mix of farce and black comedy.

9 June to 13 June

The War of the Worlds

Inspired by H.G. Wells’ sci-fi novel and Orson Welles’ radio adaptation, The War of the Worlds wrestles with the boundaries of truth in a thrilling broadcast of the end of the world.

24 June to 27 June

Tez Ilyas: Populist

The brand-new stand-up show from the star of The Tez O’Clock Show (Channel 4), TEZ Talks (BBC Radio 4) and the multi-award-winning Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three).

7 October

Aladdin

A fabulously festive high-flying production of friendship, music, magic lamps and making wishes for Christmas 2020.

27 November to 2 January