Derby LIVE Autumn/Winter 2011 brochure

Autumn/ Winter 2011 BOX OFFICE

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Welcome To another exciting and action-packed season at Derby LIVE. Whether it’s indoor or outdoor, intimate or spectacular, a laugh-out-loud with the crowd moment, or an intensely personal connection with a story, character or performer, this season at Derby LIVE offers a whole range of opportunities for personal and collective experiences.

On the subject of departures, this autumn also sees Derby LIVE literally take to the road, with Skybus, a unique piece of theatre made in Derby, which takes place en route to East Midlands Airport aboard a Skylink coach. Tickets are strictly limited, so make sure you don’t miss the bus!

With our funding from Arts Council England and Derby City Council, Derby LIVE continues with its commitment to provide Derby with a high quality programme of theatre ‘made in Derby’ across a range of venues. In the last year alone three Derby LIVE productions received 4-star national reviews.

We’re confident that our remaining productions will be just as successful and just as enjoyable.

As much a part of Christmas in Derby as turkey and tinsel, the Assembly Rooms traditional pantomime sees our first ever production of Dick Whittington and his Cat, with a fantastic cast including Paul Nicholas and Linda Robson.

We’re delighted to be working with West Yorkshire Playhouse and Royal and Derngate, Northampton on the world premiere of a new musical adaptation of The Go-Between. Then, Derby LIVE’s last ever Christmas show at Derby Theatre sees us end the year in a massive way with Roald Dahl’s The BFG.

Then, of course, there’s the Derby Folk Festival, The Darley Park Concert, The Big Wheel on the Market Place, not to mention Derby Festé, Momentum and of course, as usual, the most exciting presented programme of music, theatre, comedy, spoken word... we could go on and on... oh hang on, actually we do for the next 96 pages!

So read, enjoy but, of course, don’t forget to book and be part of the Derby LIVE experience this autumn and winter.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Peter Ireson Director of Derby LIVE

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04 Derby LIVE Productions 06 Become a Friend 07 FiverLIVE 08 LIVEsaver 10 August/September 23 October 43 November 59 December 65 Coming Soon 74 Seats & Prices

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Learning & Inclusion Corporate Associates Corporate Supporters Pre-Show Dining & Christmas Carvery Access How to Find Us Hire Us How to Book Diary

Contents Theatre

Christmas Show

Post-Show Discussion

Variety

Age Guidance

Pre-Show Talk

LIVEsaver Event

BSL Signed

Amateur Theatre

Audio Described

Music

Pre-Show Dining

Captioned Performance

Events

Standing Only

Learning

Dance Comedy Derby LIVE is part of

LIVE saver

Amateur Theatre

Friends

Derby LIVE is part of

Derby LIVE is part of

Derby Theatre: the University of Derby and Derby LIVE working in partnership.

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Homegrown High quality Professionally-produced THEATRE Made in Derby FOR YOU From just £8

THE GO-BETWEEN

SKYBUS

The Taming of the Shrew

The Honeyman

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See p68

See p40

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“Thrillingly intense”  The Times on The Mountaintop

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Derby LIVE CHRISTMAS CLUB* Buy tickets for either The BFG or Dick Whittington and get 25% OFF tickets for the other show.

BOOK EARLY & SAVE Book before 1 Nov to take advantage of our great Early Bird ticket prices.

KIDS’ PRICES SLASHED! Under 16s now pay the bargain seat price wherever they sit, saving up to £7 on last year’s prices!

Dick Whittington See p62

*CHRISTMAS CLUB Terms & Conditions. Tickets must be booked and paid for by the same person, but they do not need to be bought at the same time. Discounted tickets limited to same number of tickets bought for first production. Subject to availability, not available online, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

We want to reward the most regular theatre-goers and give a little bit back.

Becoming a FRIEND of Derby LIVE opens up a fantastic range of discounts and benefits, and there are now three levels you can choose from.

LEVEL 1

LEVEL 2

a year

a year

£24

LEVEL 3

£250

£40

a year

TICKET DISCOUNTS

All Level 1 benefits plus...

All Level 1 & 2 benefits plus...

• 2 for 1 on preview and press nights of Derby LIVE productions • 2 for 1 on the first night of visiting LIVEsaver productions • 2 for 1 on opening night of selected week-long visiting productions • 10% off LIVEsaver • 20% (or £1 less than concession price if better) off all Derby LIVE productions, LIVEsaver shows, classical season concerts and many other selected productions

• Invite to our annual VIP Members event (pre-show drinks, canapes and

• Family Bolt On • Guildhall Seat Sponsorship • Credit as a donor on our website, in Derby LIVE production programmes and on donor boards in the venues

(including selected children’s shows)

Food & Drink DISCOUNTS • 10% off pre-show dining at the Assembly Rooms • 10% off drinks • 10% off ice creams

OTHER BENEFITS • Seasonal newsletter • 50p off programmes (for Derby LIVE productions and selected week-long productions)

• Invite to season launches • Invite to meet the cast events • Free cloakroom at Assembly Rooms

tickets to a show for up to 6 people)

• Access to a wide range of external discounts including restaurants, clothing, health & beauty and lifestyle

FAMILY BOLT-ON

• Add a Family Bolt-On to Level 1 or Level 2 membership for an additional £12 a year and you’ll get discount on up to 6 tickets for selected children’s shows.

• Recover the cost with just one of our 2 for 1 offers.

For more information or to join or upgrade contact Box Office

FRIENDS Terms & Conditions. All ticket discounts are for 2 people (except Family Bolt-On which is for 6). All current members at 1 Aug 2011 will automatically be transferred to Level 1 membership, but if you wish to upgrade to Level 2 or 3 or get the Family Bolt-On contact Box Office. Derby Theatre discounts only valid until 31/03/2012. Discounts cannot be applied retrospectively upon taking out a new membership.

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Over 2009 – 2001, thanks to Arts Council England funding through A Night Less Ordinary we were able to give away over 2,000 tickets to under 26s. Now that’s finished we can’t quite manage to keep giving them away for free, but how does a fiver sound?

For just £1 a year, 16-26 year olds can join the fiverLIVE scheme and get access to £5 tickets for a wide range of events.

To join just call into Box Office with your proof of age and £1 and we’ll take it from there.

As a fiverLIVEr you’ll get monthly updates reminding you what tickets are available on the scheme and the list will also be at www.derbylive.co.uk/fiverLIVE

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LIVE saver

SEE MORE

and save money

We want you to see more theatre.

So why not make big savings by taking advantage of our fantastic LIVEsaver ticket!

3 shows from just £24

Pick ‘n’ Mix

Choose 3, 6 or 9 shows from the opposite page and benefit from these fantastic prices...

Previews & weekday matinees*

Mon-Thu evenings & weekend matinees*

Fri-Sun evenings*

Just £8 each

Just £11 or £13** each

Just £14 or £17** each

* Terms & Conditions LIVEsaver prices are per person and apply to the best available seats at the time of booking. You can mix and match performances and still get the LIVEsaver discount on each show – e.g. one weekday matinee for £8, one Wed evening for £11 and one Sat evening for £14. Tickets must be purchased in one transaction. Subject to availability. Not available online. Does not apply to tickets already purchased. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. † The BFG and Dick Whittington All performances from Thu 22 Dec – Tue 3 Jan are priced as Fri-Sun evenings. On Tue 1 Nov LIVEsaver (and other) prices for The BFG and Dick Whittington will go up to £8, £13 and £17. Catch the Early Bird offer while you can!

**All LIVEsaver tickets for productions from Feb 2012 onwards will be priced at £8, £13 and £17.

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THE GO-BETWEEN

Thu 6 – Sat 29 Oct See p28

THE BFG †

SKYBUS

Tue 29 Nov – Sat 14 Jan See p60

Mon 24 Oct – Sat 12 Nov See p40

Dick † Whittington

Wed 7 Dec – Sun 8 Jan See p62

The Honeyman** The Taming of the Shrew**

Fri 16 – Sat 31 Mar See p72

Fri 3 – Sat 25 Feb See p68

Murder on the NilE**

THE WOMAN IN WHITE

Mon 19 – Fri 23 Sep See p17

Slave: A Question of Freedom

Tue 18 – Sat 22 Oct See p34

Mon 27 Feb – Sat 3 Mar See p70

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Bill Kenwright presents

“Gritty, gripping, superb... it’s a must!”

Mail On Sunday

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences. Starring X Factor’s Niki Evans as Mrs Johnstone, the superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award winning Blood Brothers, and Bill Kenwright’s production, having recently celebrated its 23rd phenomenal year in London, continues to enjoy standing ovations at every devastating performance. No wonder Blood Brothers is now ‘The musical for all time’.

Tue 30 Aug – Sat 3 Sep, 7.30pm, Wed & Sat Matinee 2.30pm, Fri 4pm & 8pm BSL Signed and Audio Described Performance Sat 3 Sep, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £17 - £31, concessions £2 off (except Fri & Sat evening), group rates available Includes previous cast photos

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 “Terrific” Sunday Express

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“Wonderful” Evening Standard

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THE DARLEY PARK CONCERT

An evening of fantastic music topped off with an amazing firework finale. Come along and be part of the 30,000 strong crowd at the UK’s biggest free outdoor classical concert, in the stunning natural amphitheatre that is Darley Park.

Sun 4 Sep, from 6pm Darley Park FREE admission, car parking £5

A chance to meet 16 of Derbyshire’s finest brewers and sample their ales. Come along and take this rare opportunity to discuss all things brewing with those who know – whilst drinking some (or all!) of the 50+ beers and ciders on offer.

Evening entertainment is provided by two of Derbyshire’s best tribute/review bands – Spyder Monkeys (Fri evening) and Soul Town Six (Sat evening).

Fri 9 & Sat 10 Sep, 12 noon – 5pm & 6pm – 11pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £3 afternoon session, £5 evening session

DALEDIVA

Diva for a Day!

Release your inner Diva! Join DaleDiva – winners of Channel 5’s Don’t Stop Believing – and find out just how much fun singing together is. Sing To Make You Feel My Love a cappella style and pop hit Single Ladies. Ticket includes learning material, vocal instruction and a show from the Derbyshire Chorus.

For women and girls (minimum age 8). Book early to get your learning pack. www.dalediva.co.uk

Sat 10 Sep, 10am – 4pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £20, concessions £15

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LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS

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The Last Night of the Proms, at the Royal Albert Hall in London – one of the most popular classical music concerts in the world – is relayed to Derby’s Big Screen. Come and join in the fun.

See website for up-to-date details.

Sat 10 Sep, from 4pm Big Screen, Market Place FREE

Rumpus Theatre Company

The world’s most terrifying tale – a chilling theatrical experience with a mystery twist.

When William Trevelyan sets out to rescue his young wife from the clutches of a wicked and lascivious Hellfire Club, he little expects to find himself their captive, tortured by the nightmare of a living grave, the nameless dread of a fathomless pit…and the inevitability of the swinging pendulum with its razorsharp blade! A feast of delicious Gothic horror. www.rumpustheatrecompany.co.uk

Tue 13 & Wed 14 Sep, 7.30pm, Wed matinee 2.30pm Derby Theatre £16, concessions £14

Stripes Theatre Company

720 different ways for you to choose how the story is told in this 2010 Edinburgh Festival hit comedy.

Sibling secrets, lies and songs set against the backdrop of football World Cups 1982 – 2010.

Follow ‘The Vindaloo Brothers’ – the UK’s No.1 England footy song tribute act, as they try to reconnect with family. One brother’s wronged his elder sibling and upset the locals, but he’s still his Scottish mam’s wee soldier. He’s also got a secret that will crush everybody. Every performance is unique.

Wed 14 Sep, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre £10, concessions £8, under 16s £5

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Visit the Market Place every month to enjoy a unique range of locally and internationally sourced produce including cheeses, meats, vegetables, breads, pies, cakes and plants – or for the more adventurous, ostrich burgers.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Thu 15 Sep & every third Thu monthly, 8am - 2pm Market Place FREE

Robin Trower is one of the finest guitarists in rock ‘n’ roll history and is often called ‘The White Hendrix’! From his early days in the Paramounts & Procul Harum, Robin went to build a major career in the United States, with several US chart albums including Bridge of Sighs.

Photo Graham Whitmore

ROBIN TROWER

Don’t miss this unique power blues-rock band back on tour in Europe, to coincide with a brand new album. www.trowerpower.com

Thu 15 Sep, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £18

LEE HURST

Man v Woman

Lee first appeared on our TV screens as one of the original cast of BBC1’s They Think It’s All Over.

He then went on to run his own comedy club in London’s East End. Now, as he waits for his new venue to be built, he is touring again for the first time in ten years. This show is called Man v Woman. It’s really two shows in one. The first half will see Lee in his element doing his new stand-up show and then in the second half he presents his unique game show Man v Woman.

A man and woman from the audience will be brought on stage to face a series of questions and tasks to highlight the differences between the sexes.

The audience will have the final say on the winner.

Will they be honest or will they vote on gender lines? Make sure you are there to vote for your side!

Thu 15 Sep, 8pm Derby Theatre £15

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THE BIG WHEEL

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Gaze out over the Derbyshire skyline.

Fun, thrills, geography and history – all rolled into one!

Book at the Big Wheel Box Office, onsite, or online at www.bigwheelderby.co.uk to get 10% off.

Fri 16 Sep – Sun 30 Oct Market Place, Derby £5, concessions £4, under 16s £3, Family Ticket (4) £14.50, Private Gondola (up to 6 people) - £27.50 VIP Gondola (up to 4 people) - £40

If you enjoyed the film Walk the Line then you will not want to miss this fantastic show.

Since appearing on BBC television at the age of 14 singing The Tennessee Flat Top Box, Roger Dean has been playing Cash’s music most of his life.

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY starring Roger Dean and The Lazy Boys

Along with his band The Lazy Boys, he will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend. Between singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire and I Walk the Line, Dean describes Johnny’s rise from poverty stricken beginnings in rural Arkansas to world stardom.

Roger Dean perfectly captures the spirit of Johnny Cash - the legend’s music is in safe hands.

“Tenderness and fun, style and verve... and oh, what songs!”

The Financial Times

Fri 16 Sep, 7.30pm Derby Theatre £16, concessions £14

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Soul Over Easy and Derby LIVE

Northern Soul All-nighter

BERNARD WRIGLEY plus The Old Fashione

Bernard Wrigley “The Bolton Bullfrog” - singer, actor and comedian with many TV appearances, including Dinnerladies, Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and Last of the Summer Wine makes a welcome return to Derby with his hilarious songs, marvellous monologues and dashing ditties.

Plus The Old Fashioned with Fi Fraser on fiddle, Pete Bullock on keyboards and Howard Mitchell on bass. Delightful songs, funny songs and tunes in the old fashioned way. www.prpromotions.org

Fri 16 Sep, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £15, concessions £14, under 16s £8

In its 15th successful year, First Stage brings you In the Spotlight.

A talented cast of more than 120 local youngsters will be dancing and singing their hearts out to guarantee you a night to remember.

Experience stunning choreography and glittering costumes, as students perform many favourites and original pieces which have earned them a multitude of awards from competitions across the Midlands.

Sixteen outstanding DJs will make this a night to remember for all Soul lovers. The Great Hall will be stomping, spinning and flipping to the sounds of classic oldies that made Northern Soul legendary, with the help of a top line-up of DJs including Kev Richardson, Ginger Taylor, Dave Rimmer, Mick H, Smudge Smith, Ian Gee and many more.

The Darwin Suite will be transformed into the Soul Expression Room with outstanding DJs including Soul Sam, Ted Massey, Chalky and others. With two large dance floors and bars open until late. www.soulovereasy.co.uk

Sat 17 Sep, 7pm Sat 24 Sep, 2pm & 7pm Derby Theatre

Sat 17 Sep, 9pm – 7am Assembly Rooms

£12.50, concessions £9.50

£12 in advance, £15 on the door

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LIVE saver

3 shows from £24 See page 8

“This is the story of what a woman’s patience can endure and what a man’s resolution can achieve.”

Walter Hartright, a handsome art teacher, is accosted by The Woman in White on a London road at midnight where she pleads with him for his help to prevent her from being taken to an asylum. She disappears just as suddenly as she appears, but this first, unsettling encounter is the beginning of a long journey which takes Walter to the darkest continents of his heart.

Colin Baker

Love, suspense and danger all combine to create a haunting mystery of mistaken identities and stolen fortunes, heroism, high drama and volatile passions.

Ian Dickens International present a new adaptation of this classic Victorian thriller which has never been out of print since its first publication in 1860. With an all-star cast including Colin Baker (Dr Who), Peter Amory (Emmerdale) and established stage and television actors Neil Stacy, Glyn Grain and Richard Tate.

Wilkie Collins was a contemporary and friend of Charles Dickens but outsold him in London and New York in 1860 with his first ever detective novel, The Woman in White. Now adapted into a stage drama, this fast-paced story set in Victorian England promises to captivate and delight the modern audience.

Peter Amory

Neil Stacy

Glyn Grain

Richard Tate

Mon 19 – Fri 23 Sep, 7.30pm, Wed & Thu Matinee, 2.30pm BSL Signed Performance Fri 23 Sep, 7.30pm Derby Theatre £8 - £21, see page 74 for details LIVE saver

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There will be workshops, talks and discussions for writers and theatre makers and rehearsed readings of new work by exciting theatre writers from the East Midlands, including:

Phil Nodding: Phil wrote his first stage play, The Wilderness Kid in 2010 for the TWP Crossovers programme. Given his first break by Paul Abbott on series two of Shameless, Phil went on to write for the BBC1 Kay Mellor drama The Chase. Last year Phil co-wrote Highlites, an afternoon play for BBC Radio 4 and has been commissioned to write a drama series for Woman’s Hour.

Phil won the RTS Midlands New Talent Award in 2006 for his first episode of Shameless and won the BBC Writersroom ‘Inside the Box’ competition.

Marilyn Ricci: is a poet with Happenstance Press.

Her play Sixteen was given a rehearsed reading at The Royal and Derngate Theatre, Northampton for the Momentum Festival 2009. It was also chosen for a Saturday matinee performance at The Old Queen’s Head, Islington in May 2010.

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Another short play, Knit Two Together was performed as part of the Nottingham European Arts Theatre Festival Scratch Nights in June 2011.

She wrote The Road From Baardheere for TWP’s Crossovers programme based on stories gathered with women from Leicester’s Somalian communities. An extract from this play was performed at Momentum 2010.

Cathy Grindrod: Cathy Grindrod is an awardwinning Derbyshire writer, formerly Derbyshire Poet Laureate, whose writing has been widely published and broadcast. She also works to support other writers and organisations as a Literature Consultant, tutor, mentor and project manager. She wrote Always in the Afternoon as a monologue which won a New Perspectives playwriting competition in 2009. She went on to develop this piece as a full-length play as part of TWPs Crossovers programme and an extract was presented at Momentum 2010.

Visit www.theatrewritingpartnership.org.uk for the full Momentum programme or contact Theatre Writing Partnership on 0115 947 4361.

Tue 20 – Wed 21 Sep, public performance 7pm Guildhall Theatre FREE, please book tickets through Box Office

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Theatre Action

PHOENIX RISING

D. H. Lawrence: Son & Lover

1928, D.H. Lawrence is nearing the end of his life.

Originally a ‘timber man’ from Lavant Tin Mine, Jethro will be performing armed with nothing more than a microphone, a stand and a small table with his favourite drink to hand.

As he paces the stage from side to side, you’ll hear hilarious antics of rural comedy delivered to you in a warm, Cornish accent.

Selling over 4 million stand-up comedy DVDs to date, isn’t it about time you came and experienced some serious nonsensical twaddle.

Contains adult material.

Wed 21 Sep, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.50

In a series of animated snapshots, and devised from his early writings and reminiscences of his family, friends and contemporaries, Lawrence presents the personalities and events which shaped the first part of his life.

A complex and self-contradictory character, often out of step with his background and education, Lawrence is revealed as a man with a gift for mimicry, profound storytelling and an ability to challenge the sexual morality of his generation in works such as Lady Chatterley’s Lover.

Derby Jazz

Denys Baptiste

Saxophonist Denys Baptiste has won a Mercury, a Mobo and a British Jazz Award. He leads his rejuvenated quartet, demonstrating his phenomenal command of tone and timing.

This fantastic quartet includes superb Hancock-esque BBC award-winning pianist Andrew McCormack, Jazz Jamaica bassist, Gary Crosby and drummer, Rod Youngs.

“Spellbinding!” Sir Ian Holm

An energetic and eclectic collection of new compositions that draw from a broad palette, taking in Caribbean, American and African influences.

Wed 21 – Sat 24 Sep, 8pm Derby Theatre Studio

Fri 23 Sep, 8.30pm NB. Later start to link Festé event Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

£12, concessions £10, students £8

£12, concessions £10, accompanied under 19s free

Powerful, literary and moving - a colourful portrait of an extraordinary artist at full throttle!

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Derby Festé 2011 will see the return of Spanish street arts company Sarruga as they present Peixos (The Fish), transforming the city centre – with music, sound, light and special effects – into a vivid and spectacular seabed of giant illuminated fish and creatures from the deep.

Other highlights will include a magical Fire Garden created by Walk The Plank, a crazy acrobatic show by Les 3 Points de Suspension and a red hot outdoor salsa party presented by Absolute Salsa & Déda.

Throughout Festé the streets will come alive with a fantastic selection of local, national and international artists.

The best of the UK’s street arts scene will be on hand to entertain, with lots going on in the city’s arts venues.

The Waterfall Stage – Festé Splash will be a non-stop platform for the best of local artistic talent. So come along and check out musicians, comedians and entertainers, all looking for that important break.

Join us for amusement, enjoyment and delight, as Derby becomes a playground for the whole family.

Keep updated by following @derbyfeste on Twitter.

Or visit facebook.com/derbyfeste2011 and www.derbyfeste.com Derby Festé is organised by Déda, Derby LIVE and QUAD.

Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sep Various locations in Derby FREE

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Define Theatre Company

HENCEFORWARD featuring

by Alan Ayckbourn

Sean Hughes

The Midlands leading comedy night, Bottle Rocket arrives in Derby with a stellar line-up designed to split sides.

Love. Connection. Hope.

What makes us human?

The youngest comic ever to win the Perrier Award, for his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 1990, Sean Hughes is back. The star of Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC) and Sean’s Show (Channel 4). Sean’s dark, explosive style and quick-fire audience banter made him a household name.

With his family and his inspiration gone, Jerome Watkins is a desperate man.

“High calibre comedy as it should be” The Guardian

As seen on ITV1s Comedy Rocks and Dave’s One Night Stand, prepare for anything when razor-sharp Geordie, Jason Cook takes to the stage.

“A comedy masterclass” Time Out

With support from rising star, Joe Lycett (Chortle Best Newcomer 2010) and highly interactive host, Ray Peacock (Russell Howard’s Good News, Doctor Who).

In a futuristic world devoid of human contact, all this lonely composer has for company is a malfunctioning android housekeeper and some very strange ideas. Can he regain what matters the most?

A futuristic farce from the heart of Define Theatre and the mind of Alan Ayckbourn.

Come, Henceforward...

www.brcomedy.com

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Sat 24 Sep, 9.30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Sat 24 Sep, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

£13, concessions £11

£10, concessions £8 Amateur Theatre

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THE UNTHANKS

with Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band

Described by The Guardian as “Haunting, original and magnificent”, Mercury-nominated Tyneside band, The Unthanks have a peerless approach to folk music. Their paradoxical journey of staunch traditionalism and sonic adventure continues with a collaboration for BRASS 2011 with Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band; the national champions of Great Britain, regarded by many as the best and most consistent public subscription band in the world.

CHRIS HUDSON Celebrating 60 Years in the Music Trade

Join Chris as he celebrates 60 years of active involvement in music, including a fantastic 55 years at Foulds Music.

The series winner and the two runners-up from ITV’s newest and toughest comedy reality show are out on tour this autumn. By the time you see them one will have been crowned as the UK’s newest comedy superstar.

Playing a Steinway Grand piano, as well as Hammond Organ, Chris will take you on a musical journey filled with happy memories and behind-the-scenes stories.

Joining Chris will be singers and other musical soloists, creating a full evening of entertainment.

The winner has been chosen by a phone vote of ITV viewers at a live final in August, and they will all have had to impress a panel of judges including Jason Manford, Alan Davies, Kate Copstick, Jo Brand, Johnny Vegas, Jimmy Tarbuck, Bob Mortimer, Cannon & Ball and Ross Noble to make it into the final three.

Proceeds from the concert will go to Breast Cancer Radiotherapy.

Audiences are always hungry for the next big thing - well, here it is!

Sun 25 Sep, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Wed 28 Sep, 7pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Wed 28 Sep, 7.30pm Derby Theatre

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£5

£17.50

With a focus on the folk songbook of the coal mining industry, The Unthanks will sing material from their past and current repertoire, with arrangements re-imagined for the massed ranks of ‘Briggus’, as well as material especially written and arranged for this project.

Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company

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“Marvellous fun What’s from beginning to end.”

On Stage The Terrible Infants blends puppetry, live music, performance, story-telling and physicality into a highly sensory theatrical feast suitable for big kids and small grown-ups, featuring narration from Dame Judi Dench.

Meet Tumb, the boy who eats his mum; Thingummyboy, with a face even his mother forgets; Little Linena, the material girl, Manky Mingus and of course little Tilly and her terrible tail.

Roald Dahl meets Tim Burton in this hugely theatrical, scary, funny, sad, silly, junk-filled, puppetry-packed, dark, delicious, musical, magical piece of performance.

“A beautifully-realised slice of vaudevillian puppet theatre” The Evening Standard “Deliciously dark and very twisted... Like giving your inner child an enormous sack of sweets.” Metro www.theterribleinfants.com

Thu 29 Sep – Sat 1 Oct, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Derby Theatre £14, concessions £12, group rates available

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The ultimate tribute to ABBA and The Bee Gees. You’ve seen the record-breaking movie, taken in the smash-hit West End musical, bought the chart-topping albums and singles... now experience the concert show!

The famous live concert show features solid-gold ABBA hits Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Waterloo and scores more. Plus The Bee Gees’ Staying Alive, Night Fever, How Deep is Your Love and Gibb brothers’ penned million-sellers Islands in the Stream, Heartbreaker and Chain Reaction.

Fri 30 Sep, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £19.50 & £21, concessions £17.50 & £19

RICHARD DURRANT The Guitar Whisperer

There is no other guitar concert on tour anywhere in the world like Richard Durrant’s Guitar Whisperer. He takes us first to Paraguay then to Spain and beyond.

We hear Debussy, JS Bach on the humble ukulele and the story of the earliest surviving guitar by CF Martin told with a musical twist.

“Extraordinary virtuosity... a simply unmissable treat.”

Classic FM Magazine

www.richard-durrant.com

Fri 30 Sep, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £14, concessions £12

Comfortism

I’VE BEEN ELVITA ADAMS

In 1979 Elvita Adams jumped from the Empire State Building... but survived... becoming a comedian with a problem. She can only tell jokes about suicide leaps. Dark comedy, with angry pigeons, sexy cops and a profanity-heavy sing-along.

“Charmingly edgy performer.” Theatre Wales “An experience as immediately exhilarating as it is enduringly memorable.” South London Press

Fri 30 Sep & Sat 1 Oct, 8pm Derby Theatre Studio £9, concessions £6

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THE ENID

Evolution is back for a one-off autumn blow out, and will feature the legendary two stages and over eight hours of music – in an atmosphere for all to enjoy.

The Fontana Instincts will be joining us with their folkybluesy-psychedelic sounds, and the infectious powerpop/rock of Follow You Home will have you singing and dancing! Add in singer songwriter, Heather Watson - who supported Rumer here in Derby earlier in the year – and a whole host of other acts still to be confirmed, and the event will be a packed musical extravaganza!

Two-time Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir return with a brand new show, African Grace.

Through vibrant rhythm, movement and its renowned vocal harmonies, Soweto Gospel Choir’s performance style has become a worldwide phenomenon. Since its foundation in 2002, they have performed to sell-out crowds at the greatest concert halls across the globe and alongside superstars including Bono, Queen, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder.

The day will also include talks and seminars on and from the local music industry – all included as part of your entry ticket.

The choir’s singers, dancers and musicians deliver a flawless performance of traditional and contemporary songs infused with irrepressible spirit. Be uplifted by this joyful spectacular of song and dance.

For more information on getting involved contact bob.rushton@derby.gov.uk

“Meticulous and unstoppable... spirited and spectacular."

The New York Times

Sat 1 Oct, from 2pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £4 in advance, £5 on the door

Sat 1 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18 - £26, concessions £16 - £24, group rates available

The world’s foremost symphonic rock band! Formed in 1974 by Robert John Godfrey, The Enid rapidly gained a huge, fanatical following. By 1983 they became the first band ever to self-fund their recordings with fans’ contributions in advance, and were dubbed by Tommy Vance as “The biggest cult band in Europe”. After nearly ten years of continuous touring, Godfrey called an official halt in 1988, and the band lay dormant while he fought his demons.

He rediscovered his musical muse five years ago, and has now lovingly reformed The Enid with original drummer Dave Storey and new young recruits Jason Ducker on guitars, Max Read on vocals and keyboards and Nicholas Willes on bass and percussion.

“Robert John Godfrey is one of the greatest composers this country has ever produced.”

Tommy Vance - BBC Radio 1

Sat 1 Oct, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £17

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Derby Gilbert & Sullivan Company

The Mikado Directed by Andrew Nicklin Starring Alistair McGowan

Derby Gilbert & Sullivan Company, six-times winners of the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, both here and in the USA, present a sparkling semi-staged and semi-costumed concert performance of Gilbert & Sullivan’s masterpiece.

Fresh from her new TV series Psychic Sally On The Road on Sky Living, Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns to Derby by overwhelming public demand.

Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities.

Sally now brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage with a unique theatrical experience, which is both hugely entertaining and enlightening. Sally Morgan has taken the UK by storm!

TONY HAWKS

Tony Hawks’ life has always embraced randomness and fun and he looks back on the strangest and funniest moments in a unique evening of stories, songs and silliness.

www.derbygsc.com

Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally On The Road is experimental/investigational. There are no guaranteed or certain results and the show is for the purposes of amusement/ entertainment.

As a comedian, best-selling author, international popstar, celebrated fridge owner, film producer, tennis player and regular member of some of the UK’s most famous TV and radio panel shows, Tony’s career has meandered into many different areas and he brings them all to life on stage in his warm and entertaining new show.

Sun 2 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Wed 5 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Wed 5 Oct, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

£20, concessions £18

£23

£16, concessions £14

Starring Alistair McGowan as the Mikado plus The National Festival Orchestra and a chorus of seventy, the concert promises to be a great night’s entertainment for all the family.

Amateur Theatre

www.sallymorgan.tv

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Gary Mullen and The Works

ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN

In 2000, Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes live grand final, with the largest number of votes ever received in the shows history. The record of 864,838 votes was more than twice that of the runner-up.

Gary began touring on his own, and in 2002, formed a band, The Works, to pay tribute to the rock legends that are Queen. Since May 2002 Gary Mullen and The Works have performed in the UK, USA, Europe, South Africa and New Zealand, all to sell-out audiences.

Attic Rats Theatre Company

JEKYLL & HYDE

by Robert Louis Stevenson

In this harrowing re-telling of the famous story, Dr. Jekyll is introduced just on the brink of discovering man’s inner reality.

Dr. Henry Jekyll is a brilliant scientist frustrated by dull ‘respectable’ life in late Victorian London. He experiments with a drug that splits his personality into good and evil elements and creates a formula to unleash his inner bestial nature, transforming him into the brutish horror that is Edward Hyde.

Dr. Jekyll gradually loses control of the process and finds himself slipping more and more into the guise of the depraved Hyde, and as Hyde’s body count rises so does Jekyll’s despair.

EXPLORE with Paul Rose

BBC presenter Paul Rose talks about a lifetime of adventures from Antarctica to Everest via the planet’s last true remaining wilderness - her vast oceans.

A professional diver, polar explorer, mountaineer and yachtsman, Paul is best known for his BBC documentaries Voyages of Discovery, Oceans and Britain’s Secret Seas. From climbing Antarctica’s most active volcano to retracing the voyages of pioneers like Captain Cook, Paul’s adventures have taken him all over our planet.

This show will rock you!

www.atticrats.co.uk

Using behind-the-scenes stories and footage from his television programmes to inspire the audience with his spirit of adventure and passion for the environment, Paul asks the question “Why explore?” and then makes everyone want to be explorers!

Thu 6 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Thu 6 – Sat 8 Oct, 7.30pm Sat matinee 2.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Tue 11 Oct, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

£19, concessions £17

£9.50, concessions £8

£14, concessions £12

Gary Mullen and The Works perform One Night of Queen, a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

Don’t be in two minds about seeing this play.

Amateur Theatre

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Book by David Wood Music by Richard Taylor Lyrics by David Wood and Richard Taylor Based on the novel by L P Hartley

In the heat and humidity of the rural Norfolk summer in 1900, a young boy comes of age as he is unwittingly enlisted as a messenger in an adult affair of deceit and desire.

This is the world premiere of a moving new musical adaptation of LP Hartley’s beautifully wistful novel of naivety, nostalgia and the end of innocence, perhaps best known as a film of the same name starring Julie Christie and Alan Bates.

Warning: Contains scenes of a sexual nature.

Director Roger Haines Associate Director Simon Pitman Designer Michael Pavelka Musical Director Jonathan Gill Sound Designer Mic Pool Lighting Designer Tim Lutkin Casting Director Pippa Ailion Developed in association with Perfect Pitch

“A strange and beautiful book. I first read it in my early teens and its atmosphere for yearning, for lost times and of childish innocence challenged has haunted me every since.” Author Ian McEwan on The Go-Between

Thu 6 – Sat 29 Oct See page 88 for performance times Derby Theatre £8 - £21, see page 74 for details LIVE saver

BSL Signed performances Sat 22 Oct, 2.30pm & Thu 27 Oct, 7.30pm Audio Described performances Sat 22 Oct, 2.30pm & Wed 26 Oct, 7.30pm Post Show Discussion Thu 27 Oct Workshops available. See page 77 Pre-Show Talk with writer David Wood Tue 18 Oct

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The past is a foreign country: they do things differently there.

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Show of Hands • Home Service Time Gentlemen Please with The Demon Barbers

Nancy Kerr & James Fagan • Heidi Talbot • John McCusker • Boo Hewerdine Andy Cutting • Les Barker • Martyn Wyndham-Read & Iris Bishop Steve Tilston • Standing In Line with Lester Simpson • Judy Dunlop & Jon Scaife Calan • Lucy Ward • Cupola • David Gibb & Elly Lucas • Clive Harvey Mills & chimneys and viva orchestra • Mortimers Morris & Band After four great years as Derby Traditional Music and Arts Festival, the biggest folk event in the area returns with a new name and a fantastic line-up!

The Demon Barber Roadshow return with their stunning new show, “Time Gentlemen Please” on Friday evening, Show of Hands put on their usual brilliant performance on Saturday night, and the newly reformed Home Service (featuring John Tams) close the event on Sunday.

Add in an incredible array of other acts, dances, sessions, children’s events and a great atmosphere, and this really will be a festival to remember!

Full Price Friday Saturday Sat Eve Sunday Weekend

Adult £20 £30 £24 £20 £60

Student £10 £15 £12 £10 £30

Child £6 £6 £6 £6 £15

Family (x4) £46 £66 £54 £46 £135

Children: 5-15 years old Student: Valid NUS Card Holders Family: 2 Adults and 2 Children

For additional information please call PR Promotions on 01773 853428 or visit www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Oct, Fri from 6.30pm, Sat from 10am, Sat evening from 6pm, Sun from 10am Assembly Rooms See pricing table above

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ALED JONES Live & Unplugged

Aled Jones - singer, actor, author, broadcaster, TV presenter, musical theatre performer and part-time dancer - invites you to spend an up-close evening with him Live & Unplugged. Accompanied by keyboard and guitar, the evening will feature an eclectic mix of songs and stories from Aled’s time in the public eye.

Loved by the nation, originally for his pure treble voice, Aled has recently celebrated over 25 years as a household name. Aled has been a regular on Songs of Praise for over nine years and is also a presenter on Escape to the Country and Cash in the Attic. He has his own radio show on BBC Radio 2 every Sunday morning and he also presents BBC Radio 3’s The Choir, as well as having his own chat show on BBC Radio Wales.

Aled has 28 albums to his name - selling over 6 million copies to date. He is currently working on his new album of inspirational songs which is planned to be released alongside this tour.

DERBY COUNTY FOOTBALL LEGENDS A must-see event for all true Rams fans. For the first time in four decades four of Cloughie’s legendary Derby County stars of the 70s come together for a trip down memory lane.

Roy McFarland, John O Hare, Archie Gemmill and Kevin Hector present an anecdotal account of career highs and lows, under the formidable management of Clough and Taylor.

Hear the stories that have never been told, the pitch battles with Don Revie’s Leeds, Domestic Honours and more.

The Show will be hosted and compered by ex-Premiership referee, Dermot Gallagher and there will be an open forum between 5pm and 6.30pm for ticket holders to obtain autographs and signed memorabilia from the four legends before the start of the show.

In association with HEROES EVENTS LTD - in support of STREET KICK.

www.aledjones.com

Tue 11 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Wed 12 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£20.50 & £22.50, group rates available

£20, under 16s £15

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Reform Theatre Company

HOUSEBOUND

by Nick Lane

DAVE GORMAN’S The NODS Theatre Company

STAGS & HENS THE REMIX

by Willy Russell

In a trashy 70s disco in Liverpool, Linda (the bride) and Dave (the groom), have decided to hold their stags and hens nights, not knowing that their other half is at the same place.

When Linda’s ex-boyfriend, Peter arrives and offers her an escape she is faced with a difficult decision – to stay or to go. A lively, coarse and very funny play.

Contains strong language and adult content.

Jim is fat, 58 and fed up with everything. He makes Victor Meldrew look like an amateur. And doesn’t his wife Lucy know it?

Stuck at home with him rabbiting on every day since his retirement, and nowhere to escape to... she’s housebound. Every day is starting to blend into every other... until one Halloween, when a rash act changes everything.

Maybe this time Lucy sees an opportunity to change things for good? Maybe this time Jim really does have something to be fed up about? And maybe the moaning coming from the cellar has nothing to do with the rising damp...

A comedy for anyone who ever felt frustrated but didn’t know what to do once they were.

Powerpoint Presentation

The man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure returns with a brand new show. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers, this genre-stretching performer is back... and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act... with a projector screen. And they’d like to show you their powerpoint presentation.

Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it’s not just for business meetings.

“Gorman has seen his stock rise to such an extent that he’s poised, as never before, to make the leap from cult figure to mainstream phenomenon.” The Telegraph

www.the-nods-theatrecompany.co.uk

From the writer of Hull Truck hits, My Favourite Summer and Me & Me Dad.

*Some bullet points will be used.

Wed 12 – Sat 15 Oct, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Wed 12 Oct, 7.45pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Thu 13 Oct, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£8.50, concessions £7.50

£12, concessions £10

£20

Amateur Theatre

www.davegorman.com

Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic tale, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell.

Gerda’s fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen North where she encounters a band of gypsies, an enchanted reindeer and a mysterious and reclusive Lapland woman. Gerda is told by the mysterious woman to continue travelling North, where she will find Kay and the Snow Queen’s Palace of Ice. Only Gerda’s love for Kay can release him from the spell and break the Snow Queen’s curse of eternal winter.

Ballet Theatre UK’s renowned company of dancers create a magnificent spectacle, all set to Prokofiev’s glorious and magical score.

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The SNOW QUEEN

NB. There is no live orchestra with this production.

“Exquisite costumes, scenery and superb choreography... this mesmerising show captured the full-house audience of all ages!’’

Leicester Mercury

www.BalletTheatre-UK.com

Fri 14 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £19, concessions £17, Family ticket (4) £65

A brand new production for 2011 - all the original hits performed by four of the most popular bands of the 60s. Starring The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits, The Union Gap uk and The Dreamers and hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers.

Packed with nostalgia and hits such as The Tremeloes Twist and Shout and Do you Love Me, Hermans Hermits I’m Into Something Good and I’m Henry The 8th and The Union Gap uk’s Young Girl, and Woman Woman.

Step back in time and re-live the past during an evening true to the 60s when pop music was at its very best.

Sun 16 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21.50, concessions £19.50

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SLAVE: A QUESTION OF FREEDOM

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WINNER: Pete Postlethwaite Award – Best New Play 2011 This shocking true story is powerful enough to move you to tears and ultimately inspire.

spirit and humour in the face of shattered dreams and adversity.

In the remote Nuba Mountains of Sudan, life is still a good fire around which stories are told, until the raiders on horseback come. They murder, burn the village and abduct the children as spoils of war to be sold into slavery. Twelve year old Mende Nazer was one of those children.

Her story reveals the horror of the 21st century slave trade and challenges us all to consider what it is to be free. There are now ten times more people in slavery than at the height of the transatlantic slave trade.

In 2000, after seven years, she was passed to a diplomat’s family in London, where she escaped, only to face a new struggle for asylum and freedom.

Mende’s story is vividly and sensitively told by a terrific ensemble cast. It is a theatrical feast of storytelling, music and dance, which celebrates the ancient Nuba culture and Mende’s indomitable

Tue 18 – Sat 22 Oct, 7.30pm Wed & Thu matinee 2.30pm Guildhall Theatre £8 - £21, see page 74 for details LIVE saver

“This production hits you right between the eyes.

Painfully uncomfortable at times, it is quite possibly one of the most rewarding theatrical journeys you’ll ever make.”  Manchester Evening News “An intense, triumphant piece of theatre I implore you not to miss.”  City Life

Director Caroline Clegg www.feelgoodtheatre.co.uk

BSL Signed performance Thu 20 Oct, 7.30pm Audio Described performance Sat 22 Oct, 7.30pm

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ALUN COCHRANE Moments of Alun

Alun brings his highly anticipated new show Moments of Alun to Derby. You may have seen him on YouTube, or on Dave, or on a panel game, or Channel 4, or just on a bus somewhere.

Expect a thinking aloud, chat with the audience and Cochrane style stand-up.

“The best, as well as the most natural stand-up I’ve seen at the Fringe.” The Independent “Alun Cochrane’s ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal.” chortle.co.uk.

“By the end of the show, some people in the audience literally can’t stop laughing. Expect Alun Cochrane to be filling arenas soon.” The Independent

Rumpus Theatre Company

THE HAUNTED BRIDE A spine-chilling new play, based on the delectably eerie tale To Be Read At Dusk by Charles Dickens.

Amid the shadowy rooms and moonstruck gardens of a peeling, overgrown Italian palazzo, the dreams that haunt a young bride’s sleep reach their terrifying climax.

Rumpus’ production of Wilkie Collins’ The Dead Hand in 2010 “set the edge-of-the-seat mood of this haunting piece to perfection” (Derbyshire Times) while Edgar Allen Poe’s The Horrific Case of Mr Valdemar in 2009 was “excellent... an enthralling show with great performances” (Northumberland Gazette).

Let the haunting begin!

www.aluncochrane.co.uk

“Masters of the high audience appeal production.”

Derbyshire Times

Wed 19 Oct, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Thu 20 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

£12

£10, concessions £8

THE HALLé

Conductor: Cristian Mandeal Soloist: John Lill (piano)

Schubert Overture in C, ‘in

the Italian style’ Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5

(Emperor) Dvorák Symphony No.8

John Lill returns as the soloist in Beethoven’s most heroic concerto. From its imposing opening to an energetic finale, it is one of the composer’s most iconic works.

Schubert’s delightful overture is one of two attempts at imitating the Italian style in the wake of the Rossini fever that swept Vienna in 1816. The concert will be rounded off with one of Dvorák’s most original symphonies.

Fri 21 Oct, 7.30pm, Talking Music from 6.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £15 - £28, concessions £13 - £25, subscriptions, group rates and family tickets available, under 16s £5

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Mike Janisch Purpose Built Quintet

Bassist Mike Janisch has played for Derby Jazz many times. His playing is always exciting and entertaining. This is his first visit leading his own band. The music shows his wide range of musical influences and features Phil Robson, guitar; Steve Fishwick, trumpet/flugel; Andrew Bain, percussion and Alex Garnett, saxes.

His compositions have a fresh take on modern jazz with a strong sense of melody and his arrangements of jazz classics are different and exciting.

Fri 21 Oct, 8pm. Jazz in the foyer from 7pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £12, concessions £10, accompanied under 19s free

Revisiting the magical night of the Eagles 2004 Farewell 1 Tour, featuring classic hits including; Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.

Talon recreate the immensely powerful five-part harmony vocals and exact musical production of this fabulous event. Now in their fourteenth year touring, Talon will “take you to the limit one more time!” www.talonmusic.com

Sat 22 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.50, concessions £16.50

The AC/DC show with a difference! Both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras of the band are represented, with two very individual singers in the same explosive performance! All the classics songs are included in the show, from Whole Lotta Rosie and Highway To Hell, to Thunderstruck and Back In Black.

Close your eyes and you’ll hear AC/DC; open your eyes and you’ll see AC/DC! The ZZ Tops are a unique tribute to Texas’ best known boogie band and will perform the Eliminator favourites; Sharp Dressed Man, and Gimmee All Your Lovin.

Sat 22 Oct, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £17.50

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The small rural town of Quolon is threatened by a terrifying creature and only two cowboy-plumbers stand in its way.

UNCLE SAM’S AMERICAN CIRCUS

Dave and Barry of High Noon Plumbing are strangers in the eerie backwater of Quolon and are rapidly thrust into a world of blocked pipes, backed-up toilets, and mysterious, gruesome deaths that all leads to a frightening conclusion that could spell the end for us all. To top it off, Dave and Barry quickly fall under the suspicion of the overzealous Sergeant Gruff and the inappropriate PC Camp.

Experience the amazing acrobatic skills of the Kenya Boys, with hoop-diving, skipping and acrobatics, side-splitting comedy antics, spinning plates, a bungee presentation, trampolining, sword and dagger balancing and magic, mystery and illusion!

For FREE tickets, pre-register at www.derbyweddingshow.co.uk or call Stanley’s Exhibitions on 01332 875880.

Can Dave and Barry step up and be the heroes that Quolon needs?

Can they prove their innocence in time to defeat the monster? Will the people of the world live to poo another day? Only one way to find out.

All of these amazing acts, along with all the fun of the circus, candy floss and popcorn!

www.derbyweddingshow.co.uk

www.lostboys.eu.com

Sun 23 Oct, 11am – 4pm Catwalk shows 12.30pm & 2.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Tue 25 – Sat 29 Oct, 8pm Derby Theatre Studio

Tue 25 – Sun 30 Oct Tue – Fri 5pm & 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 6pm Sun 2pm & 4.30pm Bass’ Recreation Ground

£2.50 on the door

£10, concessions / students £5

£7.50, under 16s £7

DERBY WEDDING SHOW Derby’s ultimate wedding show where only the best wedding show professionals exhibit. Over 60 stands all under one roof.

Catwalk shows at 12.30pm & 2.30pm.

Don’t miss The Globe of Death 2 – watch as motorbikes race around a giant metal ball... with speeds up to 60mph.

Book tickets on site. www.americancircus.co.uk

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AN EVENING WITH IAN McMILLAN Ian McMillan hosts weekly words show The Verb on BBC Radio 3.

He’s Poet-in-Residence for English National Opera and Barnsley FC and a regular on You & Yours, Pick of the Week, The Today Programme, Just A Minute and Have I Got News For You? His rip-roaring poetry shows are legendary. Cats make him sneeze.

“An inspiring figure, an encouraging and democratic spirit, a strong and popular poet and one of the funniest people in Britain.” Poetry News “Laughed so much, my face hurts.”

Coventry Young Writers Festival

EVEREST NEEDS YOU MR IRVINE with Julie Summers

The disappearance of Mallory and Irvine close to the summit of Mount Everest in June 1924 is perhaps the most compelling, most romantic and greatest unsolved mountaineering mystery of all time. What happened to the two men, last seen going strong for the top, has never been resolved. Were they coming down from the summit or had they turned back, defeated? The discovery of Mallory’s body in 1999 answered none of these questions but excited speculation and enthralled a new generation.

Writer, broadcaster and historian Julie Summers, Irvine’s great niece and biographer, brings to life one of the most exciting stories linked to Mount Everest.

LEE NELSON Live!

hello u blurb readin legend!

Its lee nelson here from off ur tele + i’m coming to a town near u with my well new tour! its gonna b bigga, betta + even funnier than my last tour + a lot fatter as well coz this time i’m bringing my best mate + fat legend Omelette!

so dont b a mug - stop readin this rubbish + get urself a ticket! do it, do it, do it, do it, do it, do it!!

www.ian-mcmillan.co.uk

“...a truly wonderful lecture full of fascinating insights into the character and background of Irvine, told with verve and humour and superbly illustrated with historic pictures taken at the time.”

Sir Chris Bonington

Wed 26 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Wed 26 Oct, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Thu 27 Oct, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£11, concessions £9

£14, concessions £12

£22.50

“Such a star. Our sign language interpreter nearly died of exhaustion!” Ilkley Litfest

Qwaliteeeeeee!

Special note 2 birds - if u ask nicely i’ll sign any part of ur body afta the show !

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Rich Seam Theatre Company

BEEF

by John Godber

Beef tells the story of Dave, a man trapped in his own physique - tormented by schoolyard bullies, unnoticed by the girl he loves and laughed at by everyone else.

He wanted to be somebody and have a body women would fight over and men would envy. But even after hours in his homemade gym, Dave’s getting nowhere fast.

But then something happened to change his life.

NEIL INNES Short Songs and Tall Stories

With special guests The 3 Irish Tenors.

Having played to over 3 million people in 43 countries around the world and produced by The National Dance Company of Ireland, this stunning special edition 10th anniversary celebration, features breathtaking dance with the very best music and song of the Emerald Isle as performed by many of the world’s finest dancers and musicians.

Neil performs a wry, poignant, humorous and topical one-man show, spiced with anecdotes of his life and times in the worlds of media and showbusiness. Neil is best known for his collaborative work with Monty Python, The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band and The Rutles while his TV shows for BBC2, The Innes Book of Records have become cult classics.

Beautiful costumes and wonderful production ensure this fully live phenomenon delivers a premier Irish dancing experience! www.rhythmofthedance.com

Neil’s solo shows tickle the emotions with a potent mix of fine musicianship and enlightened lyricism, packed with sharp observations celebrating the absurdities of modern existence.

Thu 27 Oct, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Fri 28 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Fri 28 Oct, 8pm Guildhall Theatre

£12, concessions £10

£22, concessions £20

£14

Six years later and Dave is now 17 stone of rippling muscle - it’s all training, all muscle, but still no girlfriend. Dave is a walking time bomb, a danger to all he surveys.

He might have the body he wanted, but now he is losing his mind in a body he can’t control.

Beef contains strong language and sexual content.

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Join a group of larger than life characters aboard the Skylink bus as we head for the departure gate at East Midlands Airport. As the excitement and anticipation mounts, escape, discovery, romance and chance encounters are all on the cards for our passengers.

But how will they feel a week later, as we greet them at Arrivals and climb back aboard for the return journey?

Skybus explores the real meaning of going away and coming home, and the need for both adventure and security in all of us.

This eavesdropping comedy will provoke raised eyebrows, stifled laughter and a yearning to start planning your own adventure away.

Passports, unfortunately, are not required.

Text Andy Barrett Director Esther Richardson Designer Kate Unwin Sound Designer Adam McCready

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Opera Della Luna

THE GHOSTS OF RUDDIGORE KEN DODD Happiness Show

Ken Dodd is revered as one of Britain’s funniest comedians. He has enjoyed a professional career spanning over 50 years during which he has received numerous awards and accolades.

He tours non-stop with his famous Happiness Show and has been seen in his own TV and radio series, and ‘specials’ like ITV’s much repeated An Audience With Ken Dodd and an hour-long This Is Your Life tribute.

Gilbert & Sullivan meets Rocky Horror as Opera della Luna revisit Ruddigore in their own unique style. Following innovative productions of HMS Pinafore and Die Fledermaus, the Company turns its hand to this popular classic.

Ghosts and apparitions take to the stage in a quite literally haunting tale of rural romance.

This cleverly re-imagined production features all the wellloved songs, but this is G&S as you have never seen or heard it before!

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The theatre tour with a difference.

Three former World Champions; Bob Anderson, John Lowe and of course, Eric Bristow play darts against each other and then give an audience member the chance to go home with the contents of Bully’s prize board, in the game ‘Bullseye’.

Darts has had a phenomenal rise in popularity in the past few years with the O2 recently selling out 10,000 seats for one night.

This new stage show has all the old elements of the TV show and promises to be a real spectacle.

“Ensemble playing at its best.”

Evening Standard

You can’t beat a bit of Bully!

Sat 29 Oct, 7pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Sat 29 Oct, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Sun 30 Oct, 7pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£19, concessions £17

£17, concessions £15

£15, VIP ticket (6.15pm start) £50

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WONDERFUL DAY

Penny Dreadful’s ETHERDOME

by Bernadette Russell

Musical cabaret celebrating the life and music of Doris Day, Hollywood’s most adorable star!

Remember Que Sera Sera, the Deadwood Stage and Sentimental Journey? Reminisce and re-discover Doris Day, with great songs from Calamity Jane, Pillow Talk, Young at Heart, Love Me or Leave Me and The Pyjama Game.

Enjoy this stylish musical cabaret tribute to Doris with glitz, glamour, songs, stories, laughter and anecdotes from her life.

Find out the story of the real Doris Day, who she was, where she came from and how she became a huge international star.

STEPHEN MERCHANT Hello Ladies

Emmy, BAFTA and Golden Globe award-winning co-creator of BBC’s The Office and Extras, Stephen embarks on his first ever stand-up comedy tour.

Frankenstein’s alive and he’s about to extract your wisdom teeth! Award-winning Penny Dreadful are back so take your seats for this darkly funny, true tale of 1850’s America, where carnival sideshows meet live bluegrass... and dentistry!

It’s the start of the so-called Scientific Age, major surgery including amputation, heart surgery - and tooth extraction is still carried out with only a stiff of whisky or a stick to bite on.

In a fairground tent, an amazing discovery is made by accident.

But who actually made it?

“A great evening’s entertainment.”

Sir Tim Rice

Stephen Merchant said: “Most people don’t realise that I was a stand-up comedian before I met Ricky Gervais and his coat-tails.

Life can be lonely as a TV writer so this tour is a great opportunity for me to get out there and meet my fans. And make at least one of them my wife.”

Sun 30 Oct, 4pm & 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Mon 31 Oct, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Tue 1 Nov, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

£13, concessions £11

£25

£12, concessions £10

Don’t miss out on singing along with Doris, backed by her Rhythm Boys, a live band of talented top UK jazz musicians.

An extraordinary disastercomedy, where the quest for pain relief takes a detour via lunacy, addiction and a duck pond!

Trust us this won’t hurt a bit...

“Grotesque comedy at its finest.”

Metro

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Good Companions Theatre Company

After their recent success with Beauty and the Beast, join the multi award-winning Good Companions as they follow the adventures of America’s most beloved matchmaker, Dolly Levi.

Song and dance highlights include Put On Your Sunday Clothes, It Only Takes A Moment, Before The Parade Passes By and the fabulous title song.

STEVE EARLE AND THE DUKES (and Duchesses)

Beauty and the Beast, Derby Good Companions - Winner of 2010 NODA Award (S Derbyshire).

“It’s big, it’s bold and it seems as if Derby’s Good Companions have a winner on their hands!” Zena Hawley, Derby Telegraph.

A master storyteller, Steve Earle’s songs have been recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, The Pretenders, Joan Baez and countless others. His 1986 debut record, Guitar Town, shot to number one on the country charts and established the term ‘New Country’. There followed exciting and varied releases from Copperhead Road, through to Grammy Award-winning album, Townes. His 14th Studio Album I’ll Never Get Out Of This World Alive features Emmy and Grammy Award nominated This City.

Based on the Play The Matchmaker

by Thornton Wilder. Book by Michael Stewart. Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman. An amateur production by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York.

Recognised as an actor from The Wire, Earle has also appeared as an actor on Law and Order and the feature film, Leaves of Grass. Touring with his live band The Dukes (and Duchesses), and featuring his critically acclaimed singer songwriter wife, Allison Moorer, the show will be a fantastic musical experience.

Tue 1 – Sat 5 Nov, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Derby Theatre

Wed 2 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£13 - £16, group rates available

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Amateur Theatre

Elaine Pantling brings together a rich menu of theatre, pleasantry and humour to celebrate the late, great British comedy actress, Beryl Reid. Beryl’s vivacious character is brought to life with chaos, comedy, clowning and shoes as she cooks and prepares a meal live on stage; a starter, main course and for afters something naughty but nice!

P45 Laurielorry Theatre and makin projects in association with Leicester Comedy Festival and Cheltenham Comedy Festival

ROLL OUT THE BERYL

Featuring some of Beryl’s best-loved characters, including Marlene from the Midlands, Monica the Naughty School Girl, Conception the Spanish waitress and a few extras on the side!

Wed 2 Nov, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre £12, concessions £10

The astonishing and unforgettable ancient Australian art of genital origami Puppetry Of The Penis is back with a brand new show, and this time in 3D! In 2006 and 2007 Puppetry Of The Penis broke box office records worldwide. The show has been upgraded, utilising the latest 3D projection technology, giving the audience the chance to experience this head shaking, outrageously funny production as it’s never been seen before.

Puppetry of the Penis is a non-sexual show that contains full frontal male nudity.

Thu 3 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.50, concessions £16.50, group rates available

Renowned for his cheeky observational humour and loveable, friendly delivery, Jason will entertain fans with an evening of guaranteed laughter as he delights with stories of the tell-tale signs that he is turning into his Dad including disapproving of skimpy clothes, lying to your kids and spending more time in B&Q than HMV. “One of the most consistently funny and effortlessly charming new comics around.” Jonathan Ross

Fri 4 Nov, 7.30pm LD Assembly Rooms – Great Hall SO ! £20

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PRIVATE PEACEFUL

In Story and Song with Michael Morpurgo, Coope, Boyes & Simpson

Third Man Productions

STALAG HAPPY Stalag Happy is the awardwinning play based on the true story of artists Sir Terry Frost and Adrian Heath whilst interned in the WWII PoW Camp Stalag 383. Stalag Happy is a real-life tale of the human spirit’s ability to find art and beauty in the most unlikely of conditions. Portrayed through the use of sharp, comic, often touching dialogue imaginative and inventive design - and a suitably nostalgic 1940s soundtrack.

Master storyteller and best-selling author, Michael Morpurgo, joins the outstanding English a cappella trio, Coope, Boyes & Simpson for a rare performance of Private Peaceful: The Concert.

BONFIRE & FIREWORKS

Written and performed by Edward Elks and Dan Frost (Grandson of the late Sir Terry Frost).

Spirit Of The Fringe Award Winner, Edinburgh 2009 “Stalag Happy is a little work of art.”  Edinburgh Guide “Incredibly powerful” Leeds Guide

www.thirdmantheatre.com

Fri 4 Nov, 8pm Derby Theatre Studio £10, concessions £8

Come along to Derby’s biggest and best fireworks display. With Capital FM, funfair and hot food stalls.

Sat 5 Nov Funfair from 2pm Stage entertainment from 4.45pm Fireworks 6pm Markeaton Park FREE. Car parking at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, £5

Based on his award-winning book, Private Peaceful combines Michael Morpurgo’s evocative readings with songs written and arranged by Coope, Boyes & Simpson.

The trio’s songs match and intensify Morpurgo’s inspired narration as the story of Tommo Peaceful moves between humour and tragedy - from childhood in a Devon village to the trenches of the Western Front in the First World War. An innovative and atmospheric production that offers a unique and timely reminder of the human cost of the war to end all wars. www.prpromotions.org.uk

Sun 6 Nov, 5pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £14, concessions £13, under 16s £7

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HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS

TOM STADE Live

Co-star and co-writer of Frankie Boyle’s Tramadol Nights (Channel 4), and as seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC One) and Stand-Up For The Week (Channel 4).

Don’t miss hugely talented Canadian émigré Tom Stade in his eagerly awaited debut nationwide tour. His magnetic stage presence, irrepressible charm and first-class storytelling have established him as one of the most sought after performers on the UK and international circuit.

Join Tom’s inimitable, offbeat world for a truly unforgettable night of comedy from one of the finest stand-ups around.

A high energy, foot stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from High School Musical 1, 2 and 3, Hannah Montana, Camp Rock and Glee!

THE MOROCCAN MARKET OF HANDICRAFT

The High School Musical phenomenon, which has smashed box office records everywhere, together with Miley Cyrus from Hannah Montana – The Movie, the hugely successful film Camp Rock with The Jonas Brothers and the Glee Club, are all paid tribute to in this amazing show.

Join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun, as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert.

If you’re looking for that unique gift for someone special then visit the Moroccan Market of Handicraft this November.

Experience a ‘Kasbah’ style atmosphere with traders using the traditional large colourful Moroccan Berber tents as stalls and dressed in Moroccan cultural dress, with a Moroccan band playing throughout the day.

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Don’t forget your dancing shoes and be prepared to rock out as High School Rocks! Wildcats get ready to party!

Products will include leather goods, handmade rugs, furniture, pottery and ceramics. traditional cotton clothing, lamps, mirrors, silver and costume jewellery, perfume, spices, olive oil, nuts, fruits and pastries.

Sun 6 Nov, 8pm Guildhall Theatre

Tue 8 Nov, 6.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Wed 9 - Sat 12 Nov, 9am - 5.30pm Market Place

£13.50, concessions £11.50

£13

FREE entry

“Wonderfully imaginative, original and hilarious” Rhod Gilbert

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Derby Theatre Arts

THE TEMPEST

by William Shakespeare

In Shakespeare’s fantastical thriller the magician Prospero orchestrates spirits and a storm at sea into a fantastical conspiracy bringing banishment, sorcery and shipwreck into the lives of two hapless lovers to stir and seal their fate.

After three hugely successful productions of Shakespeare in the Dome at Buxton, Theatre Arts bring their own idiosyncratic style to Shakespeare’s last play in a production for Derby Theatre.

Director Yvonne Hurt

Thu 10 – Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm, Matinee on Thu & Sat at 2.30pm Derby Theatre £10 - £14, concessions £10 - £12, school rates available Student Theatre

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THE HAMSTERS 25th Anniversary & Farewell Tour

CONFESSIONS OF HONOUR

Frederick Salisbury VC is to present his medal to the Regiment in which he served. Among the specially invited guests is Wolfgang Meissler, a one-time combatant in the Wehrmacht.

Soon Frederick realises that Wolfgang’s presence could upset the entire celebrations.

Did Frederick really win his Victoria Cross? What really happened at the battle of Epernay on August 28th 1944?

Chris Dean and The Syd Lawrence Orchestra pay tribute to the courage and tenacity displayed by a whole generation.

The brave defiance of the British people against one of the most evil forces the world has known.

Bringing back great memories of lighter moments in those darker days, a time when music could be enjoyed by everyone with neverto-be-forgotten classics by Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Geraldo, Ted Heath, Jo Stafford, Frank Sinatra and many more.

Now into their 25th year and on their farewell tour, the guitar, bass and drums trio The Hamsters have long been established as one of the UK’s premier blues-rock attractions, having performed 4,500 concerts in their time together.

Although usually playing their own brand of rootsy Rock, Blues and Americana - tonight they’ll be performing an evening of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top songs, for which they’re also widely regarded as being the UK’s leading interpreters. They’ll also include some Hamsters’ material as well.

Their story is an emotional rollercoaster and is guaranteed to make you laugh - and cry!

Whether you remember it first time round or have rediscovered it through memories of the generation that fought for us all, traditional good times don’t get much better than a heartfelt night with the best band in the land.

“Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better (except the real ZZ Top)” The Times

Wed 9 Nov, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Thu 10 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Thu 10 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

£12, concessions £10

£15 & £18, concessions £13 & £16

£15, concessions £13

www.thehamsters.co.uk

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JUSTIN MOORHOUSE

Justin has come a long way since winning the ‘City Life Comedian of the Year’ in 2000, having starred in Ken Loach’s film Looking for Eric, hosted his own daily afternoon radio show on Sony awardwinning Key 103, starred as Young Kenny in the hugely successful, award-winning Phoenix Nights and recently performed on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow.

Don’t miss this stand-up romp from one of Britain’s best comedians. Watching Justin live is a joy to behold, his comedy only coming second to his modesty. Justin didn’t write this. He got someone else to do it, but he agrees.

“Quirky and imaginative stories...

A brilliant entertainer” The Stage “Easily my favourite comedian” Jimmy Carr

Thu 10 Nov, 8.30pm Guildhall Theatre £15

A sublime evening of baroque classics crowned with Vivaldi’s masterpiece The Four Seasons, performed in an evocative candle-lit style setting.

Bach Mozart Charpentier Purcell Handel Vivaldi Handel Vivaldi

Air on the G String Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Te Deum Dido’s Lament Trumpet Suite Concerto for Two Trumpets Let the Bright Seraphim The Four Seasons

Conductor / violin: Trumpet: Trumpet: Soprano:

David Juritz Crispian Steele-Perkins Tom Rainer Ruby Hughes

Mozart Festival Orchestra In full 18th Century costume.

Fri 11 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.50 - £28.50, Classical Season Subscribers £23.50 on best seats, group rates available

Raymond Gubbay

THE FOUR SEASONS BY CANDLELIGHT with the Mozart Festival Orchestra

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Iestyn Edwards in

MADAME GALINA

My TuTu’s Gone AWOL and

ANYTHING FOR A TENOR As heard by Her Majesty, on Desert Island Discs, Midweek, Woman’s Hour and Loose Ends, part one is a musical revue. With songs by Richard Rodgers, Cole Porter, Ivor Novello et al, we follow Iestyn in his tutu on Combined Services Entertainment tours through Iraq and Afghanistan in the company of Her Majesty’s Finest.

“Hilarious and touching stories... his singing makes me cry every time... Go Tutu Boy. You rock!”

Joanna Lumley

THE CLONE ROSES The Clone Roses are regarded by many as the UK’s No1 tribute to Manchester legends The Stone Roses.

The Clone Roses have the look and sound of The Stone Roses and include all the classics in their set such as Waterfall, Fools Gold and I am the Resurrection.

SWINGLE SINGERS

& Derwent Brass In Concert

The Swingle Singers are a multi Grammy Award-winning, international a cappella phenomenon.

Their contemporary vocals and entertaining performances capture audiences worldwide.

“such skilled pirouettes from a stout Welsh man were unnerving... the audience howled with laughter, stamped and cheered!” The Times

Lead singer Gavin Scott’s voice has been described as “uncannily” like the real thing and the band do an expert job of recreating the vibe of a Stone Roses concert. Being from the North West, the band has the authenticity of a Stone Roses show that no other Roses tribute act can compete with!

Fri 11 Nov, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

Fri 11 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Sat 12 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£12, concessions £10

£10

£10 - £20, group rates available

In part two Iestyn morphs into his legendary Russian Prima Ballerina Madame Galina - part panto dame, part clown, part stand-up!

Combine this unique line-up of young and talented voices with Derwent Brass, one of the very best concert bands in the country, and this is a one-off evening. www.derwentbrass.com

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Raymond Gubbay

The Bad Shepherds play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember. They love folk instruments. It works.

They do songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sham 69, The Undertones, The Ramones, The Buzzcocks, The Specials, Talking Heads, Squeeze and others, even Kraftwerk! Alright, they’re not all punk, but they come from roughly the same era. They’ve mostly given the songs a kind of Celtic feel, and they’ve stuck in the odd reel and jig here and there. But occasionally they just thrash!

They’ve always thought the excitement of a reel taking off is the nearest thing to the excitement of watching punk live in the 70s.

World-renowned Troy Donockley plays the ethereal uillean pipes and the bouzouki with Andy Dinan on the fiddle, the three of them now form the core of the band with occasional guest musicians. Adrian plays the Mandolin. With support from Samantha Crain. “...not just the hit of this Festival (Big Session, Leicester) but probably every other Festival this summer.” Colin Irwin, Rock n Reel

www.thebadshepherds.com

Sat 12 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £17.50

LAST NIGHT OF THE AUTUMN PROMS with the London Concert Orchestra

Celebrate the autumn season with a feast of uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant proms finale. With all your proms favourites including 633 Squadron, There’ll Always Be An England, Rule, Britannia!, Nessun Dorma and Land of Hope and Glory.

Stars and Stripes Forever Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana Blue Danube Waltz Pearl Fishers Duet Light Cavalry Overture Carmen Suite La donna è mobile Nimrod from Enigma Variations

Conductor: John Pryce-Jones Tenor: James Edwards Baritone: Benedict Nelson Orchestra: London Concert Orchestra Sousa Mascagni Strauss Bizet Suppe Bizet Verdi Elgar

Sun 13 Nov, 3pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £18.50 - £28.50, Classical Season Subscribers £23.50 on best seats, group rates available

Join DaleDiva – winners of Channel 5’s Don’t Stop Believing - for a mix of a cappella arrangements and pop tracks from their new album. If you enjoy music you’ll love this! A family show with something for everyone. With special guests Live and Unsigned finalists XPOSE, vocal quartet Farenheit and more.

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DALEDIVA Believe

“Now that’s what I call a showchoir!” Tamzin Outhwaite

www.dalediva.co.uk

Sun 13 Nov, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Derby Theatre Matinee performance £12.50, concessions £10, Family ticket (4) £40. Evening performance £15, concessions £12.50

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest represents FOURBLOKES latest commitment to staging edgy contemporary classics. It’s the unforgettable story of a mental hospital and its inhabitants.

Winner of a 2001 Tony Award, Dale Wasserman’s hard-hitting adaptation is faithful to the sentiments of the original novel and captures the anarchy of the iconic, Oscar-winning film, providing a poignant and powerful theatrical experience.

Tue 15 – Fri 18 Nov, 7.30pm, Wed matinee 2pm Guildhall Theatre £10, matinee tickets £8, group rates available Amateur Theatre

With handpicked soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra. Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heartbreaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Exquisite sets, fabulous costumes and highlights including the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet.

Sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Wed 16 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £20 - £32, concessions £18 - £30, group rates available

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An evening with

HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN Derby Jazz

Hot Club of Cowtown has ascended from its unlikely beginnings in NYC’s East Village more than a decade ago, to become the premier ambassador of Hot Jazz and Western Swing through sheer tenacity, virtuosity and the unstoppable power of their breathtaking live show.

Elana’s spring fingered violin solos and Whit’s effortless, liquid guitar lines are propelled by Jake’s driving percussive upright bass. Their music is blazing, modern, and has more energy than ever.

In 2009, HCCT commanded a plethora of international 4-star reviews for both its live shows and the album, Wishful Thinking. Now, they return to their roots with What Makes Bob Holler.

“Their shows are all about energy and joie de vivre.” Sunday Times

KIT DOWNES SEXTET

ROY WOOD

Rock & Roll Band

A nine-piece band of fine musicians, playing many of Roy Wood’s hits from over the years plus some new material also written by Roy. You can expect to hear songs such as See My Baby Jive, Blackberry Way, Flowers In The Rain, California Man and, of course, getting into the seasonal spirit with I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day.

Thu 17 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Fri 18 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£16

£20, concessions £18

Kit Downes has been a Derby Jazz regular since his student days. Last year he shot to fame when his 2010 Album Golden was nominated for the Mercury Prize.

He is one of the most in-demand young pianists on the UK scene.

His new project Quiet Tiger has seen his trio expand to a sextet playing mostly orginal compositions. Backed by his core band, bassist Calum Gourlay and drummer James Maddren.

This is a band whose music both challenges and electrifies. The other band members are James Allsop, bass clarinet and sax; Adrien Dennenfield, cello and Josh Arceleo, tenor sax.

Fri 18 Nov, 8pm Jazz in the foyer from 7pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £12, concessions £10, accompanied under 19s free

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THE BOY FRIEND

Sandy Wilson’s blithe and brisk score brilliantly evokes the authentic sound of the 1920s, the era of ‘bright young things’ and The Charleston.

Tony, a penniless aristocrat working as a delivery boy is the ‘must have’ boy friend of Polly Browne, an heiress pretending to be a secretary at Mme. Dubonnet’s Finishing School. Their on/off romance is at the heart of this charmingly tuneful musical comedy romp on the French Riviera.

This sparkling musical will get your toes tapping and put a smile on your face with; The Boy Friend, Perfect Young Ladies, It’s Nicer in Nice, I Could Be Happy With You, It’s Never Too Late to Fall in Love, Won’t You Charleston With Me? and The Riviera.

Fri 18 – Sat 19 Nov, 7.30pm, Sat matinee 2.30pm Derby Theatre £15, concessions £13, group rates available Amateur Theatre

The UK’s number one live Motown concert show returns bigger than ever before with its all-new 2011 spectacular. This smash-hit show from the States authentically recreates the sublime harmonies, slick moves, stylish looks and legendary musicianship that were the making of Motown.

A huge, super-talented cast perform solid-gold hits from The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Mary Wells, Martha Reeves, Lionel Richie... the stars of the world’s all-time greatest record label, all together in one great show.

Coming to Derby, fresh from sellout performances in London’s O2, you’ll be dancing in the streets, dancing on the ceiling... www.easytheatres.com

Sat 19 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21.50, concessions £19.50

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VIN GARBUTT The Teesside Troubadour

A special showing of the TV version of Vin Garbutt’s folkumentary film The Teesside Troubadour, followed by the man, himself, in concert.

Powerful, hugely moving, and funny describe this international, award-winning singer songwriter.

Vin ‘the film star’ and ‘in person’ - what more could you ask for? www.prpromotions.org.uk

Sat 19 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £16, concessions £15, under 16s £8

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON

Join a festive parade from The Spot at 4.15pm and then enjoy a variety of entertainment, including pantomime stars and of course, Santa, on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event at 6pm.

Hosted by Captial FM presenters Dino & Pete.

Sat 19 Nov, from 4pm onwards Market Place FREE

Prepare for a party this Christmas as Trevor, Gary and the gang celebrate the festive season by bringing on back the good times with a combination of their unique comedy routines mixed with a nonstop line-up of all the best Christmas hits to produce a show with a real feel good party atmosphere!

“What a great value for money show That’ll Be The Day is. Not to be missed!” The Daily Mail

www.thatllbetheday.com

Sun 20 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £21 & £22.50, group rates available

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GYLES BRANDRETH The One to One Show

A CHRISTMAS CAROL As told by Jacob Marley (deceased)

Adapted and performed

by James Hyland

Laugh Out Loud Comedy brings you comedians off the telly as well as comics on the brink of stardom.

They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up.

Told from the perspective of Scrooge’s deceased business partner, this critically acclaimed theatrical adaptation promises thrills, chills and excitement aplenty for all age groups.

This is Brandreth unleashed on the stars he’s known (oneto-one) and the wicked ways of Westminster (no expenses spared). Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Just a Minute regular Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wordplay and hilarious name-dropping.

“Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet.”

Daily Mail

Jacob Marley is dead and condemned to an eternity of carrying a heavy chain, forged in life; a life to which he can no longer return except to recount the tale of his miserly business partner, Ebenezer Scrooge, and the path that led to his redemption. Through Marley’s words, we learn how three magical spirits opened Scrooge’s eyes and made him realise the true value of love and forgiveness.

“A dead-pan comic to rival Jack Dee.” Daily Telegraph

Parental discretion advised for children under seven.

humour.” Metro

“Brilliant. A serious talent for making people laugh.” Daily Mirror

www.jameshyland.co.uk/ achristmascarol

but better” Sunday Herald

Sun 20 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Thu 24 Nov, 7.30pm Guildhall Theatre

£16

£12, concessions £10

Headlining will be Rob Rouse a tremendously gifted act from Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, ITV’s Celebrity Juice and Dave’s One Night Stand. This is a rare chance to see an outstanding comedian outside of his national tour.

“Immensely talented... demands to be seen... star of the future” Sunday Times

Joining Rob will be: Gary Delaney - also a top headliner in his own right - “Absolutely a master comedian” Daily Telegraph

Barry Dodds - “Razor sharp

Phil Ellis (MC) - “Like Harry Hill,

Thu 24 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £13, concessions £11 in advance, £15, concessions £13 on the door

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BELLOWHEAD Hedonism November Tour 2011

THE SMYTHS + RE:ORDER A night of Manchester mayhem featuring two classic tribute bands in one double bill.

The Smyths are officially the best Smiths tribute on the circuit.

An outstandingly accurate and thrilling tribute to The Smiths, capturing the band at their best, live, from 1982 - 1987. Expect all the classics including This Charming Man, Panic, How Soon Is Now and What Difference Does It Make.

DERBY HOSPITALS CHOIR CHRISTMAS CONCERT

Multi award-winning big band Bellowhead are an 11-piece collective which uniquely merges English folk, rock, music hall, classical, world, and jazz influences into their boisterous set, fusing a dazzling amount of individual musical talent along the way.

They were voted Best Group and Best Live Act (for an astonishing 5th time) at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2011 - an unparalleled feat in the hard gigging world of folk. They play everything from Helicon to frying pan and display a rare ability to dart effortlessly between the establishment and the fringes.

Re:Order are a stunning tribute authentically reproducing the music of New Order using the technology from that era.

Covering all the hits including Blue Monday, True Faith and Bizarre Love Triangle and more leftfield tracks such as Truth and Cries & Whispers. You may even get a few Joy Division tunes thrown in as well.

Christmas celebrations start here!

Fri 25 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite

Fri 25 Nov, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

Sat 26 Nov, 8pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall

£10

£10 & £11, concessions £9 & £10

Standing £16, Seated £20

Continuing a 29-year tradition of fundraising for healthcare related charities, Derby Hospitals Choir, together with Derwent Brass, invite you to a feast of festive entertainment to raise oodles of money for the Derbyshire Branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

“English Folk has never seen or heard anything like Bellowhead at full throttle...it’s both rare & exhilarating to hear a band having so much fun.” Q “One of the country’s greatest live outfits” Daily Mirror

Lea DeLaria is a refreshing voice in jazz singing.

She sings like a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and a Broadway diva. She has played on Broadway and is also a stand-up comedian, which certainly enlivens her act.

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LEA DELARIA & Quartet

She is one of the most powerful and original standards singers to have emerged in years and is backed by her trio led on piano by Janette Mason. It promises to be perfect as an early Christmas party concert.

Sat 26 Nov, 8pm. Jazz in the foyer from 7pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £12, concessions £10, accompanied under 19s free

A well-known story with traditional pantomime antics and some unusual twists.

Kaleidoscope Players

Our colourful characters will travel far and wide to find the handsome prince who will save the princess with a kiss. But beware of the evil fairy who is trying to spoil the happy reunion.

Enjoy this fabulous spectacle as a Christmas treat – a great start to the festive season!

Fri 9 – Sun 11 Dec, 7.15pm Sat matinee 2.15pm, Sun 1pm & 5pm only Guildhall Theatre £9, concessions £7.50, group rates available Amateur Theatre

The Derby branch of the Salvation Army has held Carols for All for many years which, as the title suggests, is a typical celebration of Christmas with the singing of carols accompanied by our brass band and also listening to Christmas music, which hopefully appeals to everyone.

The proceeds after deduction of expenses will this year go to the Lymphoma Association.

Sun 11 Dec, 2.30pm & 6.45pm Derby Theatre £8.50, concessions £7.50

CAROLS FOR ALL

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by Roald Dahl adapted by David Wood

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watch the trailer at www.derbylive.co.uk

Late one night, Sophie is snatched from her bed in the orphanage by the BFG, who takes her back to his cave in Giant Country. The BFG – Big Friendly Giant – is a dream-blowing giant who blows lovely golden dreams into the bedrooms of sleeping children.

The two soon become the best of friends, feasting together on disgusterous stinking snozzcumbers, washed down with frobscottle and making whizzpoppers together.

Sophie and the BFG quickly make plans to save them, enlisting the help of the Queen of England, the Head of the Army and the Head of the Airforce in their battle against the other giants.

But catasterous disastrophe strikes. The other giants are not nearly so nice. Their favourite pastime is feasting each night on human beans, and have set their sights on their next meal – the chillders of England.

Director Ellie Jones Designer Ellen Cairns

Tue 29 Nov – Sat 14 Jan See diary on p90 for performance times Derby Theatre

BSL Signed performances Fri 9 Dec, 7.15pm, Fri 23 Dec, 2.15pm & Sat 14 Jan, 2.15pm Audio Described performances Wed 21 Dec, 7.15pm & Sat 24 Dec, 1.15pm Captioned performances Fri 30 Dec, 2.15pm & 7.15pm Workshops available. See page 77

Tickets bought up to 31 Oct £8 - £21.

Tickets bought from 1 Nov £8 - £24.

See page 74 for details.

Derby LIVE’s brand new production of this classic Roald Dahl tale promises to delight and enthral audiences this Christmas – from little chillders to Big Friendly Grandpas!

www.roalddahl.com www.davidwood.org.uk

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West End Star & Just Good Friends

PAUL NICHOLAS King Rat

Big Breakfast & Richard and Judy

The return of CITV’s Hi-5

Idle Jack

Dick Whittington

Image: Karate Grafika

MIKE ‘SQUEAKY’ McCLEAN

LUKE ROBERTS

The return of

IAN GOOD

Sarah the Cook

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Dick Whittington and his cat will be striding into Derby this Christmas for a pantomime adventure paved with gold, packed with comedy capers and polished off with all the winning ingredients Derby LIVE audiences have come to expect.

Alongside our handsome hero is a host of colourful characters waiting to entertain and enthral you all!

Sarah the Cook will be dishing out huge helpings of comedy aided and abetted by the loveable Idle Jack, who will both join Dick, Tommy the Cat and the Captain on the good ship Saucy Sal as they set sail to discover unfound treasures.

Shipwrecked in Morocco, Dick and Tommy the Cat will need to come to the rescue of the Sultan but with a dastardly King Rat ducking, diving and conniving, it will take all of Tommy’s prowess to rid the country of rats.

Will Dick then make it back to London and become Lord Mayor? Will he find true love in the arms of Alice?

Maybe with a little sprinkling of magic and sparkle from Fairy Bow Bells our pantomime adventure will have the happy ever after ending it deserves!

Birds of a Feather & Grumpy Old Women

Written by Keith & Ben Simmons Director Kenn Oldfield Choreographer Robert Wheeler Musical Director Philip Shute

Linda Robson Fairy Bow Bells

watch the trailer at www.derbylive.co.uk

Wed 7 Dec – Sun 8 Jan

See diary on p90 for performance times

Assembly Rooms - Great Hall Tickets bought up to 31 Oct £8 - £21.

Tickets bought from 1 Nov £8 - £24.

See page 74 for details.

FRIENDS Meet the Cast Night Fri 16 Dec, 7pm BSL Signed performances Tue 13 Dec, 2pm, Sat 17 Dec, 6pm, Tue 27 Dec, 2pm & Sat 7 Jan, 2pm Audio Described performances

Tue 3 Jan, 7pm & Sat 7 Jan, 2pm LIVE saver

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DERBY CHRISTMAS FAYRE 24 Days of Festive Fun

If you’re looking for that perfect unique Christmas gift or want to stock up on traditional festive foods then visit Derby Christmas Fayre, with over 20 Tudor-style chalets and entertainment on hand to get you in the festive spirit.

Don’t miss original and ethically produced crafts and Christmas gifts, jewellery, clothing, accessories, festive food and drink and local seasonal produce.

Visit the website for up-to-date details on live entertainment, street performers and special events.

Thu 1 – Sat 24 Dec, 10am - 5pm with extended opening hours on selected days See website for up-to-date information Market Place & Cornmarket FREE entry

Forget the panto kitsch, Sleeping Beauty is a powerful tale of death and rebirth. In this magical performance award-winning storyteller, Daniel Morden breathes new life into one of our most haunting stories.

Telling Sleeping Beauty alongside the beautiful Greek myth of Alcestis, and underscoring the tales with heart-stopping, live music, Daniel Morden, Oliver Wilson-Dickson (violin) and Dylan Fowler (guitar) conjure timeless images in the mind and stir deep emotions in the heart. If you’ve seen Daniel and Oliver with The Devil’s Violin, or Oliver and Dylan with Szapora or The Ian Macmillan Orchestra, you’ll know this will be a night to remember!

Wed 14 Dec, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £10, concessions £8

SLEEPING BEAUTY & ALCESTIS

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Johann Strauss Gala

Omid Djalilli

Fri 17 Feb Assembly Rooms Great Hall

Sat 18 Feb Assembly Rooms Great Hall

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Circus of Horrors

Anton & Erin

Fri 9 Mar Assembly Rooms Great Hall

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The Bootleg Beatles Wed 14 Mar Assembly Rooms Great Hall

La Traviata

Thu 15 Mar Assembly Rooms Great Hall

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CECIL SHARP PROJECT

Derby Jazz

Scott Hamilton & Alan Barnes with the David Newton Trio

America’s foremost mainstream tenor man Scott Hamilton meets multi award-winning UK reedsman Alan Barnes and the superb David Newton Trio.

They will perform a mixture of standards and jazz compositions from their albums Zootcase and Hi-ya, with a special emphasis on the repertoire of the Johnny Hodges groups. An evening of accessible yet swinging and committed small band jazz.

Fri 13 Jan, 8pm Jazz in the foyer from 7pm Assembly Rooms – Darwin Suite £12, concessions £10. Under 19s free with accompanying adult.

In March 2011, eight musicians gathered together for seven days in a farmhouse. Their artistic brief was to create new works that have a ‘resonance and relevance’ to legendary song collector Cecil Sharp, and, in particular, his Appalachian travels and song collecting he undertook in America between 1915-1918. The result was three initial concerts, a CD, and now, this chance to witness the project on tour.

The artists are a ‘who’s who’ of the current folk scene: Celebrated, award-winning member of Show of Hands, Steve Knightley; star of the modern folk revival, Jackie Oates; one of the world’s finest melodeon players, Andy Cutting; the consistently inventive Jim Moray; Georgia-based singersongwriter Caroline Herring; Braebach’s fabulous fiddle player, Patsy Reid; adventurous banjo player, Leonard Podolak; multi-instrumentalist, singersongwriter and folk-collaborator, Kathryn Roberts.

Tue 24 Jan, 7.30pm Derby Theatre £17, concessions £15

SINFONIA ViVA

Conductor: Soloist:

André de Ridder Tanja Tetzlaff (cello)

Redwood

Orchestral Short Concerto No.1

Shostakovich Cello

Janácek arr.

David Blake On An Overgrown

Path Symphony No.38

(Prague)

Derby-based sinfonia ViVA return with James Redwood making his contribution to the orchestra’s ‘Orchestral Shorts’ series of commissions, alongside the first of our three Shostakovich concertos this season, David Blake’s orchestration of Janácek’s haunting set of piano pieces On An Overgrown Path and Mozart’s Symphony No.38.

Mozart

Tue 24 Jan, 7.30pm Talking Music from 6.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £15 - £28, concessions £13 - £25, under 16s £5, subscriptions, group rates and family tickets available

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DIE FLEDERMAUS

by Johann Strauss

The Bat’s Revenge... a dazzling jewel to delight all opera lovers. An intoxicating evening of intrigue, flirtation and desire in waltz-time.

Recapture the irresistible gaiety and romance of the 1870s Vienna. Savour the heady sparkle of the champagne through the magical melodies of Johann Strauss, the ‘Waltz-King’, including The Czardas, Laughing Song, Brother Mine and Champagne Chorus.

Sung in English with full orchestra.

Fri 27 – Sat 28 Jan, 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm Derby Theatre £15, concession £13, group rates available Amateur Theatre

The Moscow State Circus brings its latest and most spectacular show to Derby, with this sensational extravaganza - Babushkin Sekret.

Inspired by the legend of The 12 Chairs, travel on an incredible journey in the company of the greatest and most talented circus performers on earth, combining contemporary and classical circus in way never witnessed before.

This new show includes the beautiful queen of Russian circus, Yana Alievia on a revolving ariel Chandelier, the whirlwind Rubsovsm Troupe who acrobatically catapult themselves across and high into the big top at breakneck speed and the unbelievable vertical pole balancing of The Alikanov.

If all this isn’t enough to keep you sat on the edge of your seat then the hilarious clowns, Valik & Valerik will have you falling off them with laughter!

Fri 27 – Sun 29 Jan Fri 8pm, Sat 2pm & 8pm, Sun 2pm & 5pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £12 - £26, concessions £14 - £24, Family ticket (4) £52 - £92

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It is 1840, and the young, newly-married Queen Victoria sits on the throne of England. Another spirited young woman, Katherina, remains unmarried. Her wild and wilful ways are far from acceptable in Victorian society.

This controversial comedy plays out tragically in the finale of Derby LIVE’s hat trick of Shakespearean productions, following 2009’s Much Ado About Nothing and 2010’s The Merchant of Venice.

Enter Petruchio, middle-aged, handsome, but bankrupt. Seeing a way to restore his fortune, he quickly snares Katherina as his wife. But what follows is not wedded bliss, but the systematic and brutal crushing of her spirit.

Director Pete Meakin Designer Patrick Connellan Sound Designer Adam McCready

Fri 3 – Sat 25 Feb See page 91 for performance times

BSL Signed performances Sat 18 Feb, 2.30pm & Thu 23 Feb, 7.30pm Audio Described performances Sat 18 Feb, 2.30pm & Wed 22 Feb, 7.30pm Post Show Discussion Thu 23 Feb Workshops available. See page 77

£8 - £24, see page 74 for details

LIVE saver

Photography: Robert Day

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Derby LIVE is part of

Derby LIVE is part of

Bill Kenwright Presents

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LIVE saver

3 shows from £24 See page 8

Now in its seventh sensational year, the Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents a stylish new production of the queen of crime’s classic thriller Murder on the Nile.

On board a steamer, cruising under the scorching Egyptian sun, honeymooners Simon Mostyn and his wealthy socialite wife Kay find themselves being pursued by an old flame.

Then tragedy strikes. A body is discovered.

And all fingers point to Simon’s ex fiancée.

But everything is not what it seems!

Mon 27 Feb – Sat 3 Mar, 7.30pm Wed & Sat Matinee, 2.30pm Derby Theatre £8 - £24, see page 74 for details LIVE saver

Following on from the hugely successful Witness For The Prosecution, And Then There Were None, The Unexpected Guest, The Hollow, Verdict, and Spider’s Web, the latest instalment from the Agatha Christie Theatre Company promises an all-star cast, a host of colourful characters, and all the twists and turns of classic Christie to keep you guessing to the final shattering climax.

“The Agatha Christie Company always deliver a thrilling night out.” The Herald “A Company that clearly understands and loves Christie’s work.” Windsor Express

BSL Signed performance Thu 1 Mar, 7.30pm Audio Described performance Sat 3 Mar, 7.30pm AGATHA CHRISTIE® Copyright © 2010 Agatha Christie Limited (a Chorion company). All rights reserved.

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Moscow City Ballet & Orchestra

ROMEO & JULIET and SWAN LAKE

Moscow City Ballet is brimming with some of Moscow’s best young dancers, outstanding principals, stunning soloists and a sublime corps de ballet, all underpinned by the dynamic vitality of a live orchestra.

Romeo and Juliet is probably the world’s best-known love story and the ballet is set to Prokofiev’s dramatic score, a masterpiece of 20th century music. In Victor SmirnovGolovanov’s staging, all the hustle and bustle of Renaissance Verona is brought to life in this powerful production. The ballet follows the fate of the star-crossed teenage lovers from their first meeting to their untimely and tragic death.

Swan Lake is the world’s most enchanting of all ballets, set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. You will be moved by this fable which follows the fate of Prince Siegfried and he falls in love with the beautiful Swan Queen, Odette. The ballet’s soaring climax sees the power of true love conquer the forces of evil.

“The dancers are elegant, superbly rehearsed and very savvy. The ensemble pieces are a delightful triumph for the company dancers.

The principals finished with a dazzling flourish and brought the house down.” The Sunday Express on The Nutcracker, Nov 2010

Romeo & Juliet – Sun 18 Mar, 7.30pm Swan Lake – Mon 19 & Tue 20 Mar, 7.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £22 - £30, concessions £20 - £28, under 16s £12, group rates available.

See both ballets £17 - £25 each

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LIVE saver

3 shows from £24 See page 8

“How can I remember things I never knew?”

A fascinating and beautifully-detailed account of the unlikely relationship that develops one summer between Misty, a 15 year-old girl, and The Honey Man, an ‘ancient’ afro-caribbean man who has taken up residence in a derelict cottage at the edge of the picture-postcard English village where she lives.

It’s a tale of growing up and growing old, of individual responsibility and shared history, of dying bees, healing herbs and (possibly) just a little magic.

The Honey Man was developed in partnership with Eastern Angles Theatre Company and Theatre Writing Partnership and showcased as a work-inprogress at the ACE Decibel Festival 2009.

Director Suzanne Gorman Designer Juliet Shillingford Lighting Designer Jeremy Rowe

Fri 16 – Sat 31 Mar See diary page 92 for performance times Guildhall Theatre £8 - £24. See page 74 for details LIVE saver

BSL Signed performances Sat 24 Mar, 2.30pm & Thu 29 Mar, 7.30pm Audio Described performances Sat 24 Mar, 2.30pm & Wed 28 Mar, 7.30pm Post-Show Discussion Thu 29 Mar Workshops available. See page 77

Bill Kenwright presents

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The Smash Hit West End Musical

In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national songwriting competition, and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons.

Featuring classic tracks from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, and many more, including Let’s Dance, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Bobby’s Girl, Runaround Sue, Happy

Mon 16 – Sat 21 Apr, 7.30pm Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm Assembly Rooms – Great Hall £17 - £31, concessions £15 - £29 (Mon - Thu), group rates available

Birthday Sweet 16, Great Pretender, C’mon Everybody, Let’s Twist Again and many more!

Inspired by the million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two, Three and Four, ‘Dreamboats’ the musical opened in February 2009 to rave critical reviews and widespread audience acclaim. Over a million people have since been enchanted by an evening of pure hedonistic affection for a more innocent era, when love was young and so was rock ‘n’ roll.

BSL Signed performance Fri 20 Apr 7.30pm Audio Described performance Sat 21 Apr, 7.30pm

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These two pages give details of seating plans & prices for:

SEATS & PRICES

Derby LIVE productions • The Go-Between • Skybus • The BFG • Dick Whittington • The Taming of the Shrew • The Honeyman

Visiting productions • The Woman in White • Slave • Murder on the Nile

PRICES FOR:

• The Go-Between • Skybus (all seats mid price) • The Woman in White • Slave • Tickets bought up to 31 Oct for The BFG and Dick Whittington

TICKET TYPE

BEST

MID

BARGAIN

Previews & weekday matinees*

£13 (£11.50)

£11 (£9.50)

£8

Family Ticket † (The BFG and Dick Whittington)

£38

£34

–

Mon - Thu evenings & weekend matinees*

£17 (£15)

£14 (£12)

£10

Family Ticket† (The BFG and Dick Whittington)

£50

£44

–

Fri – Sun evenings*

£21 (£19)

£17 (£15)

£12

Family Ticket† (The BFG and Dick Whittington)

£62

£54

–

* The BFG and Dick Whittington - all performances Thu 22 Dec - Tue 3 Jan inclusive priced as Fri - Sun evenings.

Prices go up on 1 Nov to £8 - £24 (see table below). Under 16s pay the Bargain seat price wherever they sit. † 2 adult & 2 child tickets

PRICES FOR:

• Tickets bought from 1 Nov for The BFG and Dick Whittington • The Taming of the Shrew • The Honeyman • Murder on the Nile

TICKET TYPE

BEST

MID

BARGAIN

Previews & weekday matinees*

£13 (£11)

£11 (£9)

£8

Family Ticket (The BFG and Dick Whittington)

£38

£34

–

Mon - Thu evenings & weekend matinees*

£19 (£17)

£16 (£14)

£12

†

Family Ticket (The BFG and Dick Whittington)

£58

£52

–

Fri – Sun evenings*

£24 (£22)

£20 (£18)

£15

Family Ticket (The BFG and Dick Whittington)

£74

£66

–

†

†

* The BFG and Dick Whittington - all performances Thu 22 Dec - Tue 3 Jan inclusive priced as Fri - Sun evenings.

Under 16s pay the Bargain seat price wherever they sit. † 2 adult & 2 child tickets

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ASSEMBLY ROOMS - GREAT HALL

GUILDHALL THEATRE

STAGE

STAGE

STALLS

STALLS

STALLS TIER

A18

B1

B16

C1

C18

D1

D16

E1

E18

F1

F16

G1

G18

H1

H16

J1

J18

K1

K16

L1

L16

BB15

CC1

CC15

DD1

DD15

BALCONY

AA15

AA1 BB1

CENTRE BALCONY

STALLS

SIDE BALCONY

SIDE BALCONY

STALLS

A1

DERBY THEATRE STAGE

H1 J1 K1 L1 M1 N1

E1 F1 G1

C1 D1

A1 B1

A24 B26 C29 D31 E34 F36 G38 H40 J41 K42 L43 M44 N43

O1

O35 P34

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FRIENDS of Derby LIVE get 2 for 1 tickets for preview & press nights and the first night of visiting LIVEsaver shows (see diary on page 90 for details) 20% off all full price tickets (except Bargain seats) and 10% off LIVEsaver tickets. See page 6 for details.

LIVE saver

SEE MORE 3 shows from just £24 See page 8 for details

SCHOOLS

Schools tickets are just £8.50 for 2011 and £9.25 from 2012 (£9 for The BFG & Dick Whittington, rising to £9.25 on 1 Nov), with one free ticket for teachers/supervisors for every 10 bought (tickets not available on Bargain seats, or 22 Dec – 3 Jan inclusive).

GROUPS

Come as a group and make great savings:

10+ save 15% 20+ save 20% 100+ save 25%

Concessions

Concession prices are shown in brackets, and are available to under 16s, over 60s, registered unemployed, registered disabled people, and full time students.

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Squeakers 2011

& inclusion

Derby LIVE Youth Theatre The Derby LIVE Youth Theatre was launched in September 2008 for young people between the ages of 9 and 19. It provides the highest quality training and development opportunities in theatrical performance skills and helps overcome barriers to artistic advancement.

Productions to date have included: Nicholas Nickleby (2009) A Lady with a Lamp (2010) Squeakers (2011) Auditions for our Youth Theatre will be held on Sun 18 Sep at 10am, 1pm or 4pm, at the Guildhall Theatre.

For information on anything on these pages please contact Kim Miller, Learning & Inclusion Manager: kim.miller@derby.gov.uk or on 01332 287336.

Lysistrata 2011

Derby LIVE Community Theatre The Derby LIVE Community Theatre launched in 2009 with a very successful production of Peer Gynt and in 2010 staged Cranford the Musical with Big Adventures Theatre Company and this year’s production Lysistrata.

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Tickets

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOLS

Most schools tickets are priced at just £8.50, we give one ticket free for every ten bought, for teachers/supervisors.

Education Packs We prepare education packs for most Derby LIVE productions to support your visit. Request one from the Box Office on 01332 255800 or keep an eye on www.derbylive.co.uk to download education packs for current and past productions.

Work Experience We offer work experience placements throughout the year. For more details contact Anita Bush, Learning & Inclusion Officer: anita.bush@derby.gov.uk or on 01332 287337.

Teacher Support We want to make your visit go as smoothly as possible, so have risk assessments and child safety information prepared for you - see it at www.derbylive.co.uk or request it from the Box Office on 01332 255800.

We offer tailor-made workshops, designed to fit the specific requirements of your group, subject to availability.

PRE-show TALKS & POST-show Discussions

talks to groups

We have now launched a Drama Teachers Network.

If you would like to be involved or want more information please contact Kim Miller on 01332 287336.

Workshops

Workshops are available on all Derby LIVE productions.

Contact Kim Miller on 01332 287336 for details or to book.

Drama Teachers Network

Playmakers Playmakers is for children aged 4-8. It provides an early opportunity to gain basic skills in drama and performance, as well as focusing on the key skills of speaking, listening and team work.

For more information please contact Anita Bush on 01332 287337 or by email to anita.bush@derby.gov.uk

Come early or stay on after the performance on selected nights, to listen or take part in pre-show talks & post-show discussions.

Want to know more about Derby LIVE and theatre-making? We offer talks about Derby LIVE, the theatre-making process, as well as specialist talks on request.

Pre-show talks for Derby LIVE productions are FREE when you book 10 or more tickets. All talks are subject to availability and by prior arrangement only.

Look for the or symbol throughout the brochure and on the diary pages.

You can come to us in one of our venues or we’ll come to you. £30 plus expenses.

For more information or to book, contact Anita Bush on 01332 287337 or email anita.bush@derby.gov.uk

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Corporate Associates

Become a Derby LIVE Corporate Associate, a great way to raise your company’s profile, entertain both your clients and employees, and to support the arts in Derby.

To find out more, contact Kelly Smith on 01332 255427 or kelly.smith@derby.gov.uk

Advertising Associate

Gold Associate

Platinum Associate

£350 per year*

£1250 per year*

£2500 per year*

• Your logo in our brochure, on our website and in programmes

Receive all Premium Advertising Associate benefits plus: • 20 tickets

Receive all Gold Associate benefits plus: • 50 tickets

Premium Advertising Associate £750 per year* • Your logo in our brochure, on our website and in programmes • Year-long profile on our digital venue screens • Profile at two events

*All prices are exclusive of VAT.

(subject to availability)

• All year round best-price ticket offers for your employees (subject to availability, limited to 30 tickets per year)

• Use of a VIP area and personal events organiser at your chosen event • Exclusive invitations to press & guest nights and meet the cast events • Priority booking opportunities

(subject to availability, selected events)

• 10 additional tickets for our pantomime • Two complimentary hires of the Assembly Rooms’ 45 Suite or Reception Suite • Quarter page advert in our brochure

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LOOKING FOR FRESH WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR PROFILE?

Would you like to reach 445,000 people at 1200 wide-ranging events across the city of Derby? With Derby LIVE you can.

CORPORATE SUPPORTERS

We offer a great range of opportunities for creative targeted marketing and advertising to our customers.

Whether it be a direct mail campaign, profile & distribution at our events or something tailored just to your needs, you’ll be sure to see real results by working with Derby LIVE.

To find out more, contact Kelly Smith on 01332 255427 or

kelly.smith@derby.gov.uk

We would like to thank and acknowledge our key supporters:

We are members of The Association of Festival Organisers

Derbyshire County Cricket Club

Kudos

Ramada Encore Hotel

77 Osmaston Road, Derby. 01332 341414

Great value bus travel for your trip to the theatre Going to the theatre but don’t want the hassle of driving?

Catch the bus instead...

We’ve got great discounts on zigzag ticket prices for anyone showing a theatre ticket when they travel.

Just £4.50 zigzag for unlimited travel across trent barton land, or £10 for ac zigzag group – available for up to 5 people.

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Derby LIVE

For just £12.95, enjoy a two course meal in the Assembly Rooms’ 45 Suite before Great Hall shows.*

PRE-SHOW DINING

Complement your meal with a selection of reasonably priced wines from around the world, and for an extra £3.95, why not indulge in a third course!

For more information (including menus) or to book*, contact Box Office on 01332 255800 or boxoffice@derby.gov.uk or look online at www.derbylive.co.uk *Look out for the Pre-show Dining icon throughout the brochure.

A minimum of 4 days notice is required.

Derby LIVE

Christmas Carvery

CARvery £29.99*

Available on

9,10,16 &17 Dec 2011

Kudos

CHRISTMAS CARVERY INCLUDES: • Sparkling wine reception • Homemade soup • Selected carved meats or vegetarian option

*minimum booking – 6 Persons

• Fresh seasonal vegetables • Selection of sensational desserts • Disco & bar until Midnight Please contact Wendy on 01332 368508 for further details.

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ACCESS We believe that theatre-going should be accessible to all, and have a strong commitment to making this happen. Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to improve your experience with us.

Other formats

This brochure is available in large print, Braille and on audio CD. You can also view it online at www.derbylive.co.uk To request another format or for a full access guide, contact Box Office.

Access Register

Let us know if you would like to be kept up to date with access information. Just let the Box Office know by phone or email.

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Accessible venues

Most public areas of our venues are accessible, with all areas except the balconies accessible by lift. All venues have disabled toilets.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome at all venues. Please let the Box Office know when you book or at least 24 hours in advance.

Infra-red Sound System

An infra-red sound system is available in all our auditoria. Please let the Box Office know when you book, as the system only works in certain areas, so we need to make sure your seat is in the right area.

Headsets and hearing aid attachments are available for your free use. Even with a digital hearing aid, as with an analogue one, you will still require a headset, neck loop or hearing aid attachment. Please ask the Duty Manager when you arrive.

Essential Companion Scheme

We now offer a free ticket to customers who need someone with them to assist with mobility or guidance. You need to apply to join the scheme (as an individual or as an organisation). Application forms are downloadable from our website or you can request one from the Box Office.

Derby LIVE Box Office Wheelchair spaces

Wheelchair spaces are available in all venues; please let the Box Office know when you book so we can allocate your seat accordingly.

Telephone 01332 255 800 Typetalk 18001 01332 255 800 Email boxoffice@derby.gov.uk Online www.derbylive.co.uk

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Audio Described

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Ideal for blind and partially sighted people, audio description is a form of audio-visual translation, using the natural pauses in dialogue or between critical sound elements to insert narrative that translates the visual image into a sense form.

British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted Please let Box Office know where you would like to sit: directly in front of the interpreter or on the opposite side, looking across the stage/action.

Thanks to our sign interpreters co-ordinated

by Sarah Gatford-Ball and TheatreTerp.

Unless otherwise stated the interpreter is Sarah Gatford-Ball.

Blood Brothers Sat 3 Sep, 7.30pm The Woman in White Fri 23 Sep, 7.30pm The Go-Between Sat 22 Oct, 2.30pm & Thu 27 Oct, 7.30pm Slave: A Question of Freedom Thu 20 Oct, 7.30pm Skybus (Emma Stones) Sat 5 Nov, 2.30pm & Thu 10 Nov, 7.30pm The BFG Fri 9 Dec, 7.15pm, Fri 23 Dec, 2.15pm & Sat 14 Jan, 2.15pm Dick Whittington Tue 13 Dec, 2pm, Sat 17 Dec, 6pm, Tue 27 Dec, 2pm & Sat 7 Jan, 2pm The Taming of the Shrew Sat 18 Feb, 2.30pm & Thu 23 Feb, 7.30pm Murder on the Nile Thu 1 Mar, 7.30pm The Honeyman Sat 24 Mar, 2.30pm & Thu 29 Mar, 7.30pm Dreamboats & Petticoats Fri 20 Apr 7.30pm

Free touch tours take place around an hour before the performance, with the chance to look closely at the set and costumes and often with a chance to meet some of the actors! Please let the Box Office know if you want to attend the touch tour, tickets are free.

Thanks to our audio describers: Stef Bell, Naomi Wilds, Louisa Sanfrey, Mo Pickering-Symes, Amy Ford, Chrissie Shaw and Kirsty Maycock.

Blood Brothers Sat 3 Sep, 7.30pm The Go-Between Sat 22 Oct, 2.30pm & Wed 26 Oct, 7.30pm Slave: A Question of Freedom Sat 22 Oct, 7.30pm The BFG Wed 21 Dec, 7.15pm & Sat 24 Dec, 1.15pm Dick Whittington Tue 3 Jan, 7pm & Sat 7 Jan, 2pm The Taming of the Shrew Sat 18 Feb, 2.30pm & Wed 22 Feb, 7.30pm Murder on the Nile Sat 3 Mar, 7.30pm The Honeyman Sat 24 Mar, 2.30pm & Wed 28 Mar, 7.30pm Dreamboats & Petticoats Sat 21 Apr, 7.30pm

Captioned

Words appear on screens either side of the stage at the same time as they are spoken – ideal for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or if you’d just like to read along.

Captioning by Word For Word.

The BFG Fri 30 Dec, 2.15pm & 7.15pm

We are proud to be a part of Scene and Sound. Visit www.sceneandsound.co.uk where you will find access performance listings for other venues.

Thank you. We would like to say a very special thank you to Sarah Gatford-Ball and Stef Bell for all they do to provide and promote access services for Derby LIVE.

Assembly Rooms & Guildhall Theatre

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Both venues are located in Derby’s Market Place (see map). Parking is available in the Assembly Rooms car park, however spaces are limited, so we advise you to leave plenty of time for finding a space at one of the many other car parks around the city centre (see map, call the Box Office on 01332 255 800 or visit www.derbylive.co.uk for more deatils).

HOW TO FIND US

Derby Theatre Derby Theatre is located on Theatre Walk within Derby Westfield (see map). Avoid the queues! Buy a pre-paid evening car park ticket for Westfield basement for just £1.60 - available from the Box Office.

Derby LIVE and its venues are located in the centre of Derby, on all major bus routes and 15 minutes walk from the railway station.

The venues are sign-posted on all major road routes.

The most convenient car park is Westfield Basement accessed from Traffic Street. However spaces are limited, so we advise you to leave plenty of time for finding a space at one of the many other car parks around the city centre (see map, call the Box Office on 01332 255 800 or visit www.derbylive.co.uk or www.westfieldderby.co.uk for more details).

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HIRE US

Derby LIVE offers a wide range of facilities available for hire. From small meetings to large scale conferences – we’re happy to cater to your needs.

• 45 Suite With a flat floor area and three small bays, lends itself to small boardroom style meetings and recruitment fairs

We’re ideally located in the centre of Derby and the UK, close to the railway station & approximately 20 minutes from the M1. We have an adjoining multi-storey 200 space car park, which can on occasion be booked exclusively for your use, and a good range of quality hotels nearby.

Our professional on-site caterers offer a full catering service - anything from tea & biscuits to a banquet. We offer a day or half day delegate rate and can supply and advise on a wide range of presentation equipment and additional technical requirements. Alternatively, you may wish to organise the whole event yourself and we will give you our full support. Many of our clients return year after year to take advantage of our versatile facilities, helpful staff and professional catering.

Why look anywhere else in Derby when we have it all!

We have four flexible spaces available for hire, as well as large airy foyers and wheelchair access to most of the venues: • Great Hall Our largest space adapts to suit a wide range of activities and has played host to televised snooker events, wedding fairs, AGMs and trade exhibitions • Darwin Suite Accommodates a wide range of smaller events such as trade exhibitions, seminars, presentations and dinner/dances.

• Reception Suite Perfect for meetings/presentations

If you or any of your colleagues would like to look round our facilities or you would like to discuss availability please contact Heather Errington on 01332 255443 or email heather.errington@derby.gov.uk Download the conference brochure from www.derbylive.co.uk

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HOW TO BOOK

Derby LIVE Box Office is open Mon - Sat, 10am - 8pm* Open 1 hour before the show on Sundays & Bank Holidays.

CALL

01332 255 800 CLICK

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Book online 24hrs a day.

Market Place, Derby DE1 3AH

boxoffice@derby.gov.uk

Theatre Walk, Westfield, Derby DE1 2NF

www.derbylive.co.uk Email us with your query or booking.

CONCESSIONS Concessions are available to under 16s, over 60s, registered unemployed, registered disabled people, and full time students. Proof may be required.

GROUPS Are you a social secretary for a club or special interest group or the office outings organiser, looking for the next project?

We offer discounts for groups of 10+ on many of our shows. Register your details by emailing matt.clay@derby.gov.uk to receive regular information on our group booking activities.

GIFT VOUCHERS You can buy or use Derby LIVE Gift Vouchers and National Theatre Tokens at Derby LIVE Box Office. Why not treat someone special - give the gift of theatre!

Assembly Rooms Box Office Derby Theatre Box Office* *Derby Theatre Box Office closes at 6pm when there is no evening performance

PAYMENT We accept cash, cheques (payable to Derby City Council), debit and credit cards (credit cards incur a £1 booking fee). We can post your tickets to you for 50p, time permitting.

RESERVATIONS We can reserve tickets for you for 48 hours.

REFUNDS, RESALES & EXCHANGES Tickets are not refundable unless in the event of a cancelled show. Tickets can be exchanged only for another performance of the same production for a fee of £1.

We can, at our discretion, attempt to resell your tickets for you, however available tickets will take priority before returns are offered for sale.

THE SMALL PRINT • As part of our audience development programme we reserve the right to introduce and withdraw ticket discounts and special offers at any time. Special offers and concessions cannot be used together.

• CONDITIONS OF SALE can be found on the back of your tickets.

• DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998 FAIR PROCESSING NOTICE All personal information provided will be held electronically and treated in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. It will only be used to provide you with tickets or information on your chosen shows or events. We will only share your details with similar organisations outside Derby City Council for the promotion of events or entertainment, and we will only add you to our marketing list to receive information on future events or entertainment if we have your verbal or written consent. You can withdraw this at any time. Please contact the Council’s Data Protection Officer at the Council House for further details on the information we hold or on the Data Protection Act 1998.

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KEEP IN TOUCH

CONTACT US We’d love to hear from you whether it’s to tell us about your experience at Derby LIVE (good or bad!), what you thought of a show or if you have an idea or suggestion about something we could improve at Derby LIVE.

Mail:

Derby LIVE Assembly Rooms Market Place Derby DE1 3AH

Email:

derbylive@derby.gov.uk

Phone:

01332 255 800

KEEPING UP TO DATE Join our mailing list and we promise to keep you up to date with the latest news from Derby LIVE. We can send you brochures, and regular email updates - we’ll even send you exclusive special offers from time to time. To sign up or update your details call Box Office on 01332 255800 or join online at www.derbylive.co.uk

www.derbylive.co.uk Our website is packed full of information about all things Derby LIVE. There are even more images and videos to accompany show information and help you make your choice.

Take a look now - and don’t forget you can book online too!

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DIARY

Theatre

BSL

BSL Signed Performance

AR

Assembly Rooms

Dance

AD

Audio Described Performance

GH

Guildhall Theatre

Variety

CAP

Captioned Performance

DT

Derby Theatre

Comedy

PST

Pre-Show Talk

DTS

Derby Theatre Studio

Family

PSD

Post-Show Discussion

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Market Place

Music

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Markeaton Park

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Event

AUGUST Thu 18 E Farmers’ Market 8am Tue 30 T Blood Brothers 7.30pm Wed 31 T Blood Brothers 2.30pm

T Blood Brothers 7.30pm

MP p14 AR p10 AR p10 AR p10

SEPTEMBER Thu 1 T Blood Brothers 7.30pm Fri 2 T Blood Brothers 4pm

T Blood Brothers 8pm Sat 3 T Blood Brothers 2.30pm

T Blood Brothers 7.30pm BSL AD Sun 4 F The Darley Park Concert Fri 9 E Meet the Derbyshire Brewers Collective 12noon - 5.00pm / 6.00 - 11pm Sat 10 E Meet the Derbyshire Brewers Collective 12noon - 5.00pm / 6.00 - 11pm

M Dalediva 10am - 4pm

E Last Night of the Proms from 4pm onwards Tue 13 T The Pit & The Pendulum 7.30pm Wed 14 T The Pit & The Pendulum 2.30pm

T The Pit & The Pendulum 7.30 pm

T Two Brothers and One World Cup 7.30pm Thu 15 E Farmers’ Market 8am

M Robin Trower 8pm

C Lee Hurst 8pm Fri 16 E The Big Wheel

M The Johnny Cash Story 7.30pm

M Bernard Wrigley plus The Old Fashioned 8pm Sat 17 E The Big Wheel

F In the Spotlight 7pm

M Northern Soul All Nighter 9pm Sun 18 E The Big Wheel Mon 19 E The Big Wheel

T The Woman in White 7.30pm Tue 20 E The Big Wheel

T The Woman in White 7.30pm

T Momentum 7pm Wed 21 E The Big Wheel

T The Woman in White 2.30pm

T The Woman in White 7.30pm

E Momentum 7pm

C Jethro 7.30pm D

T Phoenix Rising, 8pm Thu 22 E The Big Wheel

T The Woman in White 2.30pm

T The Woman in White 7.30pm

T Phoenix Rising, 8pm

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Fri 23 E The Big Wheel

E Derby Festé 2011

T The Woman in White 7.30pm BSL

T Phoenix Rising 8pm

M Denys Baptiste 8.30pm Sat 24 E The Big Wheel

E Derby Festé 2011

F In the Spotlight 2pm

F In the Spotlight 7pm

T Henceforward 7.30pm

T Phoenix Rising, 8pm

C Bottle Rocket 9.30 pm Sun 25 E The Big Wheel

M The Unthanks with Brighouse & Rastrick Brass Band 7.30 pm D Mon 26 E The Big Wheel Tue 27 E The Big Wheel Wed 28 E The Big Wheel

M Chris Hudson 7pm

C Show Me The Funny 7.30 pm Thu 29 E The Big Wheel

T The Terrible Infants 7.30 pm

MP p15 CC p20 DT p17 DTS p19 AR p19 MP p15 CC p20 DT p16 DT p16 GT p21 DTS p19 AR p21 MP p15

Fri 30 E The Big Wheel

T The Terrible Infants 7.30 pm

M Thank You For The Music 7.30pm D

M Richard Durrant 8pm

C I’ve Been Elvita Adams 8pm

MP p15 DT p23 AR p24 AR p24 DTS p24

AR p22 MP p15 MP p15 MP p15 AR p22 DT p22 MP p15 DT p23

OCTOBER

Sat 1 E The Big Wheel MP p15

M Evolution from 2pm AR p25

T The Terrible Infants 2.30pm DT p23

T The Terrible Infants 7.30pm DT p23

M Soweto Gospel Choir 7.30pm D AR p25

C I’ve Been Elvita Adams 8pm DTS p24

M The Enid 8pm GT p25 Sun 2 E The Big Wheel MP p15

M The Mikado 7.30pm AR p26 Mon 3 E The Big Wheel MP p15 Tue 4 E The Big Wheel MP p15 Wed 5 E The Big Wheel MP p15

E Psychic Sally On The Road 7.30pm D AR p26

C Tony Hawks 8pm AR p26 Thu 6 E The Big Wheel MP p15

M One Night of Queen 7.30pm D AR p27

T The Go-Between 7.30pm P DT p28

T Jekyll & Hyde 7.30pm GT p27

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T Jekyll & Hyde 7.30pm GT p27

T The Go-Between 7.30pm P DT p28

M Derby Folk Festival: Evening 6.30pm AR p30 Sat 8 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T Derby Folk Festival 10am AR p30

T Jekyll & Hyde 2.30pm GT p27

T Jekyll & Hyde 7.30pm GT p27 The Go-Between 7.30pm P DT p28 Sun 9 E The Big Wheel MP p15

M Derby Folk Festival 10am AR p30 Mon 10 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7.30pm P DT p28 Tue 11 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7pm PN DT p28

M Aled Jones 7.30pm D AR p31

F Explore 8pm AR p27 Wed 12 E The Big Wheel MP p15

E Derby County Football Legends 7.30pm D AR p31 The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

T Stags & Hens The Remix 7.30pm GT p32

T Housebound 7.45pm AR p32 Thu 13 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

T Stags & Hens The Remix 7.30pm GT p32

C Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation 8pm D AR p32 Fri 14 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

D The Snow Queen 7.30pm D AR p33

T Stags & Hens The Remix 7.30pm GT p32 Sat 15 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 2.30pm DT p28

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

T Stags & Hens The Remix 7.30pm GT p32 Sun 16 E The Big Wheel MP p15

M The Sensational 60’s Experience 7.30pm AR p33 Mon 17 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28 Tue 18 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7.30pm PST DT p28

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 7.30pm GT p34 Wed 19 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 1.30pm DT p28

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 2.30pm GT p34

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 7.30pm GT p34

C Alun Cochrane 8pm AR p35 Thu 20 E The Big Wheel MP p15

E Farmers’ Market 8am MP p50

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 2.30pm GT p34

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 7.30pm BSL GT p34

T The Haunted Bride 7.30pm AR p35 Fri 21 E The Big Wheel MP p15

T The Go-Between 7.30pm DT p28

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 7.30pm GT p34

M The Hallé 7.30pm D AR p35

M Mike Janisch 8pm AR p36

Sat 22 E The Big Wheel

T The Go-Between 2.30pm BSL AD

T The Go-Between 7.30pm

T Slave: A Question Of Freedom 7.30pm AD

M The Best of the Eagles 7.30pm D

M For Those About To Rock 8pm Sun 23 E The Big Wheel

E Derby Wedding Show 11am Mon 24 E The Big Wheel

T The Go-Between 7.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm P Tue 25 E The Big Wheel

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 5pm The Go-Between 7.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm P

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 7.30pm

T Revenge of the Gargantuan Poo Monster 8pm Wed 26 E The Big Wheel

T The Go-Between 1.30pm

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 5pm

T The Go-Between 7.30pm AD

T Skybus 7.30pm P

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 7.30pm

E An Evening with Ian McMillan 7.30pm

E Everest Needs You Mr Irvine 7.30pm

T Revenge of the Gargantuan Poo Monster 8pm Thu 27 E The Big Wheel

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 5pm

T Skybus 7pm PN

T The Go-Between 7.30pm PSD BSL

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 7.30pm

T Beef 7.30pm

T Revenge of the Gargantuan Poo Monster 8pm

C Lee Nelson Live! 8pm D Fri 28 E The Big Wheel

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 5pm

T Skybus 7.30pm P

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 7.30pm

D Rhythm of the Dance 7.30pm D

T The Go-Between 7.30pm Neil Inness 8pm

T Revenge of the Gargantuan Poo Monster 8pm Sat 29 E The Big Wheel

T Skybus 2.30pm

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 2.30pm

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 6pm

C Ken Dodd Happiness Show 7pm D

M The Ghosts of Ruddigore 7.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm

T The Go-Between 7.30pm

T Revenge of the Gargantuan Poo Monster 8pm Sun 30 E The Big Wheel

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 2pm

M Wonderful Day 4pm

E Uncle Sam’s American Circus 4.30pm

E Bullseye 7pm

M Wonderful Day 7.30pm Mon 31 T Skybus 7.30pm

C Stephen Merchant 7.30pm D

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NOVEMBER Tue 1 T Skybus 7.30pm

T Penny Dreadful’s Etherdome 7.30pm

M Hello Dolly 7.30pm Wed 2 T Skybus 7.30pm

M Hello Dolly 7.30pm

M Steve Earle and the Dukes 7.30pm D

C Roll Out the Beryl 7.30pm Thu 3 T Skybus 1.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm

V Puppetry of the Penis 7.30pm D

M Hello Dolly 7.30pm Fri 4 T Skybus 7.30pm

M Hello Dolly 7.30pm

C Jason Manford 7.30pm

T Stalag Happy 8pm Sat 5 T Skybus 2.30pm BSL

M Hello Dolly 2.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm

M Hello Dolly 7.30pm Derby LIVE & Capital FM’s Bonfire & Fireworks Sun 6 F Private Peaceful 5pm

C Tom Stade 8pm Mon 7 T Skybus 7.30pm Tue 8 M High School Rocks 6.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm Wed 9 E The Moroccan Market of Handicraft 9am

T Skybus 1.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm

T Confessions of Honour 7.30pm Thu 10 E The Moroccan Market of Handicraft 9am

T The Tempest 2.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm PSD BSL

T The Tempest 7.30pm

M Syd Lawrence Orchestra 7.30pm D

M The Hamsters 8pm

C Justin Moorhouse 8.30pm Fri 11 E The Moroccan Market of Handicraft 9am

T Skybus 7.30pm

T The Tempest 7.30pm

M Four Seasons By Candlelight 7.30pm D

M Madame Galina; My Tutu’s Gone Awol/ Anything for a Tenor 7.30pm

M The Clone Roses 8pm Sat 12 E The Moroccan Market of Handicraft 9am

T Skybus 2.30pm

T The Tempest 2.30pm

T Skybus 7.30pm

T The Tempest 7.30pm

M The Swingle Singers & Derwent Brass in Concert 7.30pm

C Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds 8pm Sun 13 M Dalediva 2.30pm

M Last Night of the Autumn Proms 3pm

M Dalediva 7.30pm Tue 15 T One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest 7.30pm Wed 16 T One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest 2pm

T One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest 7.30pm

M Madama Butterfly 7.30pm D

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Thu 17 E Farmers’ Market 8am

T One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest 7.30pm

M Hot Club of Cowtown 8pm Fri 18 T One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest 7.30pm

T The Boyfriend 7.30pm

M Roy Wood Rock n Roll Band 8pm

M Kit Downes Sextet 8pm Sat 19 T The Boyfriend 2.30pm

E Christmas Lights Switch On 4pm

T The Boyfriend 7.30pm

M The Magic of Motown 7.30pm Vin Garbutt; The Teeside Troubadour 7.30pm Sun 20 M That’ll Be The Day 7.30pm D

C Gyles Brandreth 7.30pm Thu 24 T A Christmas Carol 7.30pm

C Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club 8pm Fri 25 M Derby Hospitals Choir Christmas Concert 7.30pm

M The Smyths + Re:Order 8pm Sat 26 M Bellowhead 8pm

M Lea Delaria 8pm Tue 29 F The BFG 10.15am P Wed 30 F The BFG 10.15am P

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P91 Sun 11 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 1pm

F Sleeping Beauty 1pm

F Carols For All 2.30pm

F Dick Whittington 5pm

F Sleeping Beauty 5pm

F Carols For All 6.45pm Mon 12 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm Tue 13 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 10.15am

F The BFG 10.15am

F Dick Whittington 2pm BSL Wed 14 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 10.15am

F The BFG 10.15am

F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 2.15pm

T Sleeping Beauty & Alcestis 7.30pm Thu 15 E Farmers’ Market 8am

E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 10.15am

F The BFG 10.15am

F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 7.15pm Fri 16 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 10.15am

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F The BFG 7.15pm Sat 17 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 2.15pm AD

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F The BFG 7.15pm Sun 18 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

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F The BFG 10.15am

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F The BFG 2.15pm Wed 21 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 10.15am

F The BFG 10.15am

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F The BFG 7.15pm AD Thu 22 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 2pm

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F The BFG 7.15pm Fri 23 E Derby Christmas Fayre 10am - 5pm

F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 2.15pm BSL

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F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 5.15pm

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F The BFG 5.15pm

F Dick Whittington 6pm Tue 27 F Dick Whittington 2pm BSL

F The BFG 5.15pm

F Dick Whittington 6pm Wed 28 F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 2.15pm

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F The BFG 7.15pm Thu 29 F Dick Whittington 2pm

F The BFG 2.15pm

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F The BFG 2.15pm CAP

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F The BFG 10.15am

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FEBRUARY Fri 3 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm P Sat 4 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm P Mon 6 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm P Tue 7 T The Taming of the Shrew 7pm PN Wed 8 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Thu 9 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Fri 10 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Sat 11 T The Taming of the Shrew 2.30pm

T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Tue 14 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Wed 15 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Thu 16 T The Taming of the Shrew 1.30pm

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C Omid Djalilli 8pm Sat 18 T The Taming of the Shrew 2.30pm AD BSL

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M Johann Strauss Gala 7.30pm Tue 21 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Wed 22 T The Taming of the Shrew 1.30pm

T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm AD Thu 23 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm BSL PSD Fri 24 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Sat 25 T The Taming of the Shrew 7.30pm Mon 27 T Murder on the Nile 7.30pm Tue 28 T Murder on the Nile 7.30pm Wed 29 T Murder on the Nile 2.30pm

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T Murder on the Nile 7.30pm AD Fri 9 V Circus of Horrors 7.30pm Tue 13 D Anton & Erin 7.30pm Wed 14 M The Bootleg Beatles 8pm Thu 15 M La Traviata 7.30pm Fri 16 T The Honeyman 7.30pm P Sat 17 T The Honeyman 7.30pm P Sun 18 D Romeo and Juliet 7.30pm Mon 19 T The Honeyman 7.30pm P

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T The Honeyman 7.30pm Fri 23 T The Honeyman 7.30pm Sat 24 T The Honeyman 2.30pm AD BSL

T The Honeyman 7.30pm Mon 26 T The Honeyman 7.30pm Tue 27 T The Honeyman 7.30pm Wed 28 T The Honeyman 1.30pm

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