Derby LIVE What's On guide May-Aug 2017

WHAT’S ON May - Aug 2017

LIVE performances, events & festivals

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HELLO We’re starting the season off with laughter as Derby Comedy Festival returns this May, with stand up, musical comedy and fantastic family-friendly fun.

This is followed by a programme of events as part of the Derby Book Festival.

Derby Arena plays host to some great big names with both Brian Cox Live and Jimmy Carr, as well as world famous Elvis and Michael Jackson tribute shows with Shawn Klush and The King of Pop. Don’t miss Poppies: Weeping Window at Derby’s Silk Mill this June and July, where you’ll get the chance to experience the impact of the ceramic poppy sculpture in a location that has a particular First World War resonance.

Our Outdoor Theatre and Cinema season returns to Markeaton Park Craft Village, as the hilarious Oddsocks bring Shakespeare to life with Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet. Support Big Adventures Community Theatre’s The Last Revolution or enjoy a Wild Walk with the Babbling Vagabonds. Grab your friends and some popcorn and settle down to a unique cinema experience with classic films Grease and Mamma Mia. The great programme of summer events continues at Markeaton Park - why not browse the stalls and eat cake at the park’s first Great Food and Drink Festival, or bring the kids down for a week of activities at our Superhero Picnic in the Park.

GUILDHALL THEATRE LIFT

Our lift is being replaced, unfortunately this means between 10 Apr - 4 Jun (subject to change), if you use a wheelchair, or have mobility issues, there will be no way other than the stairs of reaching the theatre and bar. If you have tickets for events within this period, and feel you may be affected, please contact us.

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MORE FROM IN DERBY - LEISURE & CULTURE

KEY TO ICONS Concessions are usually available to under 16s, over 60s, disabled people, full time students and registered unemployed.

Group rate available

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Audio Described performance Captioned performance Relaxed performance

Schools rate available, usually with every 11th ticket free to teachers/supervisors

Age guidance

Family ticket available (2 adults, 2 under 16s)

Parental guidance

Part of our LIVEsaver offer - save up to 20% on tickets

Amateur Theatre - performed by amateurs

Standing event

Community Theatre

Unreserved seating

Youth Theatre

British Sign Language interpreted performance

Cream tea served 30 minutes before the matinee performance, by advance booking only.

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HIGHLIGHTS KING OF POP

SHAWN KLUSH

FEATURING JENNIFER BATTEN

ELVIS WORLD TOUR

Fri 5 - Sun 14 May Derby City Centre

Fri 12 May, 7:30pm Derby Arena £23 - £30

Thu 11 May, 7:30pm Derby Arena £27 - £50

JIMMY CARR

The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour

Jun - Aug Markeaton Park

Sat 8 Jul, 8pm Derby Arena £29.50

“We can’t promise that this summer season will deliver sunshine but we can promise to put on some hot events.

It kicks off with the one and only Brian Cox at Derby Arena in May before moving into a comedy filled few months with the Derby Comedy Festival and Jimmy Carr at Derby Arena.

Markeaton Park will be the stage for outdoor theatre, outdoor cinema and big events including the Great Food and Drink Festival.

Whatever the weather, have a great summer.”

Tue 5 - Sun 31 Dec Derby Arena £14.75 - £32.75

Don’t miss our Derby Active Guide and Family Fun in Derby Guide FAMILY FUN IN DERBY SPRING 2017

Loads of great childrens’ activities

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WHAT’S ON Good Companions Stage Society

Join the Good Companions for their Musical Spring Show, ‘SINtillating Songs’ at the Guildhall Theatre. This fast moving song and dance show takes a light-hearted look at those Seven Deadly Sins.

Tue 4 - Sat 8 Apr Guildhall Theatre £9 - £10

TONY LAW Multi award-winning comedian, Tony Law embarks on a UK tour with a brand new show of the inimitable surreal comedy-art that has made him one of the most celebrated live performers in the UK.

Mon 8 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £15

LIVE performances, events & festivals

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LEE HURST

Comedy show No. 9

Join Roxy Dunn and Alys Metcalf as they compete with their egos to tell a comic, time-hopping story exploring whether our lives are predetermined or shaped by our choices.

Thu 4 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £12.25

Lee’s style of comedy is funny stories, quality gags and side-splitting observations. There are no gimmicks.

There is no over-arching narrative journey or message. This is one man, a mic and his mind.

Fri 5 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £18

PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of our knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all.

Tue 9 May, 8pm Derby Arena £32 - £42

MARCEL LUCONT’S WHINE LIST The finest flâneur brings a new interactive show to the baying masses.

Expect louche musings, deadpan wit and Gallic superiority.

Wed 10 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £15

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SHAWN KLUSH - ELVIS WORLD TOUR Direct from the USA, the world’s most successful Elvis tribute artist of all time returns to the UK by popular demand. Featuring original Elvis band members and an orchestra.

Thu 11 May, 7:30pm Derby Arena £27 - £50

GOLD TICKET PACKAGE Would you like to get the VIP treatment? Get one of our Gold ticket packages. They cost £50 and include premium seating, priority Meet and Greet, VIP lanyard and an exclusive FREE gift.

JEREMY HARDY

CARTOONOPOLIS Come with Jack – a young man with severe autism – and his brother, Lewis as they fight inner demons, famous cartoon characters and a whole heap of baddies to stop ‘Mayor Sharp’ from taking over Cartoonopolis. A one man show, written and performed by Lewis Bray.

Jeremy Hardy is in his 4th decade as a stand-up.

“In an ideal world, Jeremy Hardy would be extremely famous, but an ideal world would leave him without most of his best material.”

The Guardian

Thu 11 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £11

Fri 12 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £15.25

Starring the World’s leading Michael Jackson Tribute ‘Navi’ and featuring Michael’s own iconic guitarist Jennifer Batten. A special concert featuring all the greatest hits and an absolute must see for MJ fans worldwide.

Fri 12 May, 7:30pm Derby Arena £23 - £30

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Join James for a musical history of the redhead as he attempts to end the bullying and rebrand gingers for 2017.

Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!

Sat 13 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £12.25

With his faithful teddy bear, deckchair and fantastic basket of tricks, Christian Lee is all set for a lovely day at the seaside…until the day takes a turn and things don’t quite work out as planned. Suitable for ages 3 - 8 years.

Sun 14 May, 2pm Guildhall Theatre £7.50

Sat 13 May, 2pm Guildhall Theatre £7.50

Reform Theatre Company

HOPELESS ROMANTICS

When his judgmental parents invite the family for an anniversary dinner, Al does something rather reckless – he asks Zoe, a girl on work experience, to pose as his girlfriend.

Tue 16 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £14

BURTON Performed by: Rhodri Miles Burton vividly presents the life of the great Welsh actor in his own words from humble beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom.

Wed 17 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13

CARA DILLON Relive the authentic ABBA experience with Sensation ABBA Tribute Show.

Dig out your platforms and flares as Sensation take you back to the golden days of pop.

Thu 18 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £17

Creatio Arts

Sat 20 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £21

Fri 19 May, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £18.25

Contemporary, powerful and compelling, Punk Rock perfectly captures the rawness, humour and desire of intelligent young people today, yet forcefully suggests that being bright and middle class offers no protection from bullying, fear, mental illness or death.

Thu 25 - Sat 27 May Guildhall Theatre £12.25

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This live ten-piece band produces music that will thrill you, and a performance so much like Dan Ackroyd and John Belushi that you will long remember the evening you decided to immerse yourself in The Blues Brothers Experience!

If you don’t know the voice of Cara Dillon, you’re in for a treat. If you are already amongst her legions of admirers around the world, you know you have something special in store.

The People’s Theatre Company Magic designed

by Paul Daniels Based on the fabulous new book by Steven Lee this spectacular musical adventure about growing up and the importance of family is the perfect feel-good show.

Sun 28 May, 2pm Guildhall Theatre £11.50

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Her life in words and song

JUN Come celebrate the world of TV in an A Cappella adventure from terrestrial to digital, from tacky to wacky, in full HD.

How did a simple girl from East Ham rise to become a ‘Forces Sweetheart’ the most famous singer of her time?

Relieve Dame Vera Lynn’s remarkable story. Starring Samantha.

Sat 3 Jun, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £24 Josh hates being little, until one night the mysterious Zoltar grants his wish to be big. A heart-warming and hilarious show based on the classic Hollywood movie starring Tom Hanks.

Thu 1 Jun, 3pm Guildhall Theatre £15

DAN CRUICKSHANK The History of Architecture in 100 Buildings

Journeying through time and place, from the ancient Egyptian pyramids to the soaring skyscrapers of Manhattan, architectural historian Dan explores the most inspirational world buildings.

Sun 11 Jun, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £15

Thu 8 - Sat 10 Jun Guildhall Theatre £9 - £12

HELEN MORT & DAN RICHARDS Because They’re There

Poet Helen Mort and biographer Dan Richards bring a new perspective to why people are inspired to climb mountains by exploring the exploits of largely forgotten, pioneering female mountaineers.

Tue 13 Jun, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £9

MARK RADCLIFFE

SHAPPI KHORSANDI

Should You Be Interested

Oh My Country!

Expect stories and songs of middle aged angst and ennui along with tales of ineptitude and encounters with some of music’s most famous names who Mark has on speed dial.

Shappi has whip-crack jokes and is effortlessly funny as she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit - from Morris Dancing to Morrissey.

Thu 15 Jun, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £16.50

Sat 17 Jun, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £16

SEAN KELLY Sold Your Way

Star of Storage Hunters, Sean Kelly, the ever-smiling, ever-shouting auctioneer. He’s led a crazy life... be prepared to learn a hell of a lot more about his unusual story in this raw and funny show which includes a live auction.

Wed 14 Jun, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £17.75

The Watson Players

by Jack Sharkey One of the most astounding and hilarious murder mysteries ever staged.

Every clue is a lulu and the plot twists furiously. The final solution involves the most bizarre motive ever conceived!

Wed 21 - Sat 24 Jun Guildhall Theatre £11

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In 1817, a group of ordinary working men from Derbyshire took the decision to march on London. This brand new musical tells the story of the people at the heart of the last recorded revolution in England.

Oddsocks are delighted to be breathing new life into Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet by giving it a musical Mods & Rockers twist!

Wed 14 - Fri 16 Jun £17.25

Fri 23 - Sun 25 Jun £13 EARLY BIRD SAVE MONEY Book by 1 May

Shakespeare’s dramatic story of ambition turned bad is brought vividly to life in Oddsocks’ hilarious Steampunk musical adaptation…

Wed 26 - Thu 27 Jul

A Wild Walk

Join The Babbling Vagabonds (Naughty Meg and the Christmas Elves, Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates) on a one-hour wild walk adventure. Pit your wits against riddlers, puzzle makers and a tricksy wolf, to see if you can discover the rascal who has been stealing the King’s apples.

£17.25

Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jul £5 (Free for under 3s)

Markeaton Park Outdoor Cinema

Markeaton Park Outdoor Cinema

The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father, packed with hit songs from the legendary pop group ABBA.

Sandy and Danny fell in love over the Summer. Then at the beginning of the new High Schol year they unexpectedly realise they are at the same school. Will they rekindle their romance?

MAMMA MIA

Fri 4 Aug, 9pm £13

GREASE

Sat 5 Aug, 9pm £13

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T & C’s Unreserved seating - limited seating available, customers may bring their own seats. Catering and licensed bar available onsite. This is an outdoor performance - please dress appropriately for the weather. The show will go on!

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Open Road Productions

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Story by Tim Harvey, songs and music by Phil Baggaley After a very successful production of The Same Sky, Open Road Productions are proud to present the brand new musical Silver Darling. A tale of a poor fishing community on the Yorkshire coast in the years just before World War Two. Finding it hard to make ends meet, the villagers struggle to keep their businesses afloat.

Tue 27 Jun - Sat 1 Jul Guildhall Theatre £15

JIMMY CARR

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Big Adventures Youth Theatre

Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features lots of cows, killer rabbits and French people.

A hilarious night at the theatre is guaranteed for all!

Wed 5 - Sat 8 Jul Guildhall Theatre £13.25

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Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show.

A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.

Sat 8 Jul, 8pm Derby Arena £29.50

Aimed at young people aged 8 – 16, this week long series of workshops is aimed at improving musical theatre skills. The workshops will centre on singing, acting and dancing performance techniques as well as general stage craft.

Mon 31 Jul - Fri 4 Aug, 9am - 5pm Guildhall Theatre £140 SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE A culmination of the summer workshops, come and see what your children have learnt at Summer Theatre School.

Sat 5 Aug Guildhall Theatre £9.25

Expect modern arrangements of folk tunes, with new compositions drawing on traditional music, all created and performed by these rising stars.

Thu 24 Aug, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £12

Rumpus Theatre Company

THE RED ROOM

COMING SOON

Based on the classic ghost story by H.G.Wells.

One night, entirely alone in an apparently haunted room. It’s a familiar scenario, but the outcome is totally unexpected … and utterly terrifying!

Mon 25 & Tue 26 Sep Guildhall Theatre £15.25

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Following the fantastic success of the 2016 festival, Derby Folk Festival returns to take over the city once again in 2017 with another exciting list of performers. Many more names are still to be announced but the line-up is a whos who from the broad spectrum of folk music and includes Show of Hands, False Lights, O’Hooley & Tidow, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Bob Fox, Martin Simpson, Leveret and Winter:Wilson.

As well as ticketed concerts and events, there will be dance displays throughout the streets, and free music performances during Saturday and Sunday as part of the ever-expanding fringe.

Visit derbyfolkfestival.co.uk for details.

Fri 6 - Sun 8 Oct Derby Cathedral Quarter £24 - £88

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Will love conquer evil and break the witch’s spell? Get ready to boo and hiss as the Wicked Witch casts a spell on the dashing Count, transforming him into a monstrous beast.

All your favourite characters will be bought to life in this enchanting and spellbinding tale combining laugh-out-loud comedy, toe-tapping music and dance routines and oodles of audience participation.

Can true love set the Beast free? Only Beauty holds the power to break the Witch’s spell and give everyone a happy ever after!

Tue 5 - Sun 31 Dec Derby Arena £14.75 - £32.75

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His Royal Highness the Prince is the bossiest, stroppiest, snottiest Prince that ever did live.

He is rude and he is lazy and worst of all he is given everything that he asks for. But one day he asks for the unthinkable...

“I want Father Christmas’ Magical Sleigh and I WANT IT NOW!!!!”

And his dad the Right Royal King sets out to find it.

After a week of waiting the Prince starts to worry.

“Where is my daddy! I want him now!”

Will the Prince get his daddy back? Will he learn some manners along the way?

Thu 7 - Thu 28 Dec Guildhall Theatre £10 - £13.50

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...for Christmas 2017 and join us at Derby Arena for another spectacular, star-studded, traditional, family pantomime - as we follow the classic tale of Beauty and the Beast.

FIND OUT MORE HOW TO BOOK You can book your own seats online at derbylive.co.uk, this is the quickest, easiest and cheapest way to buy tickets. Otherwise come in and see us or give us a call.

Phone 01332 255800 Email boxoffice@derby.gov.uk Typetalk 18001 01332 255800 Text 07812 301233 Visit us Sales & Information Centre, Assembly Rooms, Market Place, Derby, DE1 3AH Visit derbylive.co.uk for terms and conditions. Please note that tickets bought over the counter or the telephone are inclusive of any booking fees that have been applied. Prices listed here include these fees where applicable. Many tickets bought online are cheaper as they do not include this fee.

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4 shows save 20% 3 shows save 15% 2 shows save 10% Just look out for Choose from these great LIVEsaver shows: In Tents & Purposes Thu 4 May Lee Hurst Fri 5 May Tony Law Mon 8 May Cartoonopolis Thu 11 May King of Pop Fri 12 May Ginger is the New Black Sat 13 May Hopeless Romantics Tue 16 May Burton Wed 17 May The Blues Brothers Experience Fri 19 May

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Cara Dillon Sat 20 May The Vera Lynn Story Thu 1 Jun Romeo & Juliet Wed 14 - Fri 16 Jun Mark Radcliffe Thu 15 Jun Macbeth Wed 26 - Thu 27 Jul Derby Folk Festival Fri 6 - Sun 8 Oct Beauty & the Beast Tue 5 - Sun 31 Dec Prince Stroppy Pants & the Christmas Caper Thu 7 - Thu 28 Dec

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ACCESS We believe theatre-going should be accessible to all, and have a strong commitment to making this happen. Our venues have wheelchair spaces, infra-red sound systems, and we welcome assistance dogs. For full details of our access provision, visit our website.

ESSENTIAL COMPANION SCHEME We offer a FREE ticket to customers who need someone to assist them with mobility or guidance.

This is available on most events – for more information or to apply visit derbylive.co.uk or contact the Sales and Information Centre.

ACCESS PERFORMANCES Bad Guys Relaxed performance Wed 19 Apr, 4pm

Romeo & Juliet BSL Sign Interpreted performances Thu 15 Jun, 7:30pm

Beauty and the Beast

Prince Stroppy Pants & the Christmas Caper

BSL Sign Interpreted performances Thu 7 Dec, 10am, Sat 9 Dec, 1:30pm, Fri 22 Dec, 5pm, Thu 28 Dec, 5pm Audio Described performances Sun 17 Dec, 5pm, Mon 18 Dec, 1:30pm, Sat 23 Dec, 1:30pm Captioned performances Fri 29 Dec, 2pm and 7pm Relaxed performance Sat 30 Dec, 1:30pm

BSL Shadow Interpreted performances Tue 12 Dec, 1:30pm, Fri 15 Dec, 10:30am, Sun 17 Dec, 2:30pm, Wed 27 Dec, 11am Audio Described performances Sat 16 Dec, 2:30pm, Wed 27 Dec, 11am Relaxed performance Sun 10 Dec, 2:30pm

GUILDHALL THEATRE LIFT

Our lift is being replaced, unfortunately this means between 10 Apr - 4 Jun (subject to change), if you use a wheelchair, or have mobility issues, there will be no way other than the stairs of reaching the theatre and bar.

If you have tickets for events within this period, and feel you may be affected, please contact us.

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OPEN FOR BUSINESS WE HAVE A VARIETY OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SPACES AVAILABLE FOR HIRE From the intimate, grade II listed Guildhall Theatre to prime high street retail space and city centre parks.

To find out more visit derbylive.co.uk or contact our Space Hire Team on 01332 640836 (Indoor Space) or 01332 640848 (Outdoor space) or spacehire@derby.gov.uk

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ST GEORGE’S DAY CELEBRATIONS Join us as we celebrate Merrie Olde England, with Morris dancing, a craft fair, a parade, and lots of English eccentricity.

Events & things to do across the city

Experience the joyful atmosphere of an authentic Bierfest. An open-air Bavarian Bier Garten serves a wonderful selection of handmade German beer.

Sat 22 Apr, 11am - 4pm City Centre Free. See website for full programme

Thu 11 - Sun 14 May Market Place Free entry, Fest Tent £21.50 - £36.50

EY UP MI DUCK RACE 2017 Watch brightly decorated giant plastic ducks and thousands of little ones take to the river for Sight Support Derbyshire’s fundraising event of the year! Fantastic family fun.

Sat 20 May, 11am - 3pm Cathedral Green Free entry, see on site for prices of ducks

Friends of Markeaton Park

CRAFT FAIR The Friends of Markeaton Park present a handmade arts and crafts fair in the heart of Markeaton Craft Village.

Sun 21 May, 11am - 3pm Markeaton Park Craft Village Free entry

JUN

Returning to the city of Derby for a fourth year, the Ramathon is a flat and fast half marathon starting and finishing at Derby County’s Pride Park Stadium.

Ramathon welcomes runners of all abilities whatever the aim. Sign up at ramathon.co.uk.

Sun 4 Jun, 9:30am Pride Park

See website for race entry prices

Produced by the Chaddesden Partnership, in association with Derby LIVE

FUNFAIR OPENING TIMES Thu 1 Jun - Sat 3 Jun 2pm - 10pm Sun 4 Jun 10am - 6pm Last rides from 5:30pm

All the family favourites that guarantee a great day out for everyone to enjoy.

A great selection of stalls, international food arena, dance, fun fair, live entertainment and the return of the fantastic dog show.

Sun 4 Jun, 11am Chaddesden Park Free entry See on site for prices

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BRINGING BOOKS TO LIFE

THE GREAT FOOD AND DRINK FAIR

A fun-filled, book-filled and entertainment-filled day for children and families to enjoy and celebrate friendship! With storytelling, street theatre, fancy dress competition, book swap stall and lots of creative activities.

Sat 10 Jun, 10am - 3:30pm Market Place Free

A festival celebrating artists from and living in Derbyshire with workshops, performance and displays including art, music, crafts, theatre, comedy, dance, spoken word and more presented by established artists and emerging talent.

There will be a host of well known celebrity bakers taking to our kitchen demonstration theatre, where they will be showing you how to make the perfect cakes. Tickets available from greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk

Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun, from 10am Markeaton Park £8.80

Sat 17 Jun, 11am Market Place Free ©Bobkat Studio

JUL Derby Night Market is a vibrant event with over 200 stallholders of street food, pop up bars, live DJs, live performers, gift inspiration, craft, vintage, fashion & art.

Thu 29 Jun, 5pm - 10pm Market Place Free entry

The 5k & 10k course is suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run and raise valuable funds for research.

See raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org for details.

Sat 1 Jul, 10:30am Markeaton Park £10 children, £14.99 adults

SCHOOLS’ PUBLIC SPEAKING COMPETITION

Cancer Research UKs

PRETTY MUDDY 5K A brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course.

Scramble over the A-frame, crawl through the mud pit, have fun with your friends and raise valuable funds for beating cancer. The course is set in 200 acres of picturesque parkland.

See raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org for details.

Schools across Derby will compete for the Chris Williamson Trophy.

Sun 2 Jul, from 10am Markeaton Park £10 children, £19.99 adults

Fri 7 Jul, 12 noon Speaker’s Corner, Market Place Free. See website for details of heats.

After receiving professional training from The Lost Boys Theatre Company in Public Speaking, students will compete in a public final at Derby’s Speaker’s Corner.

Cars, vans, motorcycles, trikes, scooters, bicycles, whether original or modified will be on show, literally anything with wheels of all shapes and sizes. Exhibitors can apply at derbylive.co.uk

Sun 9 Jul, 10am - 4pm Markeaton Park Free (Car parking charges apply, exhibitors £5 per car)

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SUMMER BEER FESTIVAL

Derby CAMRA City Charter Beer Festival returns to the Market Place to celebrate its 40th year in the city. A huge selection of cask ale will fill the marquee along with live entertainment, cider, mead & continental drinks. Find more information at derbycamra.org.uk/summer-beer-festival

Wed 5 Jul - Sun 9 Jul Market Place

£3 - £6 in advance, more on the door.

SUNRISE CITY 5K This is a 5k run or walk that takes place at the unusual time of 5.30am. It is aimed at allowing people to see the cities they know in a different light. This is an experience not to be missed.

Fri 14 Jul, 5:30am Market Place

Sign up at sunrisecity.co.uk

DERBY CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL 2017 Come and experience Derby Caribbean Carnival’s 42nd year of celebration including a fantastic carnival procession.

For more information contact the Carnival hotline on 01332 371529 or email info@dwica.co.uk or join our WhatsApp social network.

Sun 16 Jul Osmaston Park Free entry, see on site for prices

ALVASTON PARK FAMILY FUN DAY Alvaston’s largest annual fun day. Come along and enjoy live music, dance performances, good food, stalls, a funfair and lots of community spirit.

Sun 30 Jul, 12 noon Alvaston Park Free

SUPERHERO PICNIC IN THE PARK All you need to do to take part in the fun is dress up like a superhero, bring a picnic and enjoy the activities!

Prizes for best dressed superhero.

Mon 31 Jul

Markeaton Park

Tue 1 Aug

Darley Park

Wed 2 Aug

Derby Arboretum

Thu 3 Aug

Chaddesden Park

Fri 4 Aug

Sunnydale Park

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THE BRITISH BMX RACE SERIES Come and watch the biggest event on the UK domestic calendar, with an entry list of over 1000 competitors vying for glory, a real festival style atmosphere is expected on this bank holiday. Further details can be found at derbybmx.com

Sat 26 - Sun 27 Aug Alvaston Park

The friends of Markeaton Park are bringing a 1940s themed family festival including craft fair and entertainment. Bringing history alive!

Sun 27 Aug, 11am Markeaton Park Free

Derby FestĂŠ returns bigger, bolder and brighter than ever before. With events for all the family to enjoy make sure you put these dates in your diary.

Fri 29 - Sat 30 Sep City Centre FestĂŠ headline act to be announced soon. Check derbyfeste.com for details and ticket information.

Christmas in the park for all the family. Festive rides and food, choirs, brass bands, Christmas activities and much more.

Sat 2 & Sun 3, Sat 9 & Sun 10, Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec Markeaton Park Free entry, see on site for attraction prices.

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Find out about lots more leisure and culture activities in Derby

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MEMBERSHIPS From just £30 per month our affordable gym, workout and swim memberships are just the thing to help you get fit and healthy. Our friendly team are on hand to help you achieve your goals in whichever way suits you.

Derby Arena is located next to Pride Park stadium.

This £28 million Arena has an exciting programme of activities and events for all to enjoy, from spectator to participant.

250m INDOOR CYCLE TRACK • SPORTING INFIELD STATE-OF-THE-ART GYM • EXERCISE STUDIOS EVENTS • CORPORATE • CAFÉ 42

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William Turner’s Tale The story of one of the three Pentrich rebels beheaded in Derby in November 1817 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of The Derbyshire Rising. Presented by John Young, author of The Pentrich Revolution and The Nottingham Captain.

Thu 15 Jun, 6:30pm £6 Beginner’s Family History Join our genealogist Jane James for this six-week informal course. Find out how to trace your ancestors and organise your findings.

This year’s challenge starts on Saturday 15 July.

The challenge is for children aged from 3 to 11 years. To take part, they must read six library books, collecting stickers as they go, with a special certificate and award when they complete. Events include storytelling, puppet shows and animal handling workshops. Taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge helps children develop good reading skills and supports their learning at school.

Pick up an events booklet at your local library for more details.

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Sat 3 Jun – Sat 8 Jul, 1:30pm – 4pm £36 per person Tracing Your Military Ancestors Join us for a fascinating illustrated talk and hands-on workshop, exploring military records and what they can tell you about your ancestors.

Sat 15 Jul, 1:30pm – 4pm £6 per person Book online or call the library on 01332 642240.

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IN DERBY There are over 300 parks and open spaces across Derby with something for everyone from play areas and outdoor gyms to nature reserves and a butterfly garden. Not to mention a fantastic programme of events.

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Specially presented by 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary, Weeping Window is a cascade comprising several thousand handmade ceramic poppies seen pouring from a high window to the ground below.

Weeping Window is from the installation ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’ – poppies and original concept by artist Paul Cummins and installation designed by Tom Piper – by Paul Cummins Ceramics Limited in conjunction with Historic Royal Palaces, originally at HM Tower of London 2014. Image credit: © Richard Lea-Hair and Historic Royal Palaces

Fri 9 Jun - Sun 23 Jul, 8am - 6pm Silk Mill Free

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