Derby Live What's On Guide: Apr - June 2016

LIVE performances, events & festivals

W hat’s On Apr - Jun 2016

Don’t miss

The Ladyboys of Bangkok Fri 1 – Sat 16 Apr

Anne of Green Gables Sun 3 – Wed 6 Apr

Derby Comedy Festival Fri 29 Apr – Sun 8 May

Macbeth

Wed 15 – Sat 18 Jun

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As spring arrives, our programme of both indoor and outdoor events kick off with The Ladyboys of Bangkok and their new show – Forever Yours, which will be housed in the fantastic Sabai Pavillion on the Market Place. Staying outdoors, our St George’s Day Celebrations include a parade through the city, craft fair and lots of English eccentricity.

Stuart Maconie will take you on a nocturnal trip through Britain in search of fun during the Derby Book Festival, and then we head outdoors again as Oddsocks bring both Macbeth and Much Ado About Nothing to Markeaton Park Craft Village in our Outdoor Theatre season.

Indoors, we’ll be playing host to 2Q Festival, a new multi-venue city centre music festival that will include big name headliners and emerging talent. In the Guildhall Theatre, Anne of Green Gables, an adaptation of the best-selling 1908 novel will be brought to life in a new stage production for the whole family.

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The Derby Comedy Festival returns for its third year at the end of April and we have a great line up, with Shazia Mirza, Mike McClean and a host of other shows that are sure to make you laugh out loud.

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British Sign Language interpreted performance Audio Described performance Captioned performance

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“As winter turns to spring, Derby City Council can be proud that Derby LIVE is once again delivering a fantastic programme of cultural events for the City.

Highlights include the Derby Comedy festival, the St George’s Day Celebrations, Markeaton Park Outdoor Theatre and a host of great productions at Derby LIVE’s Guildhall Theatre.”

Councillor Martin Rawson, Deputy Leader of Derby City Council

Lyngo Theatre

The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio

Mar

One of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of a collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch (CBeebies) pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie.

Bat-Fan

Maddy Prior

Join the Bat-Fan James Wilson-Taylor for stand-up, sketches and songs direct from Gotham City. See all the Bat-films recapped and the world’s first Batsical (Batman musical), as James pitches himself as the next caped crusader.

A true legend of British music, Maddy Prior’s latest album 3 For Joy is an exploration of the tradition that she loves.

Maddy returns to perform the music of England, the British Isles and Eastern Europe with musical partners Giles Lewin (Carnival Band) and accordion player Hannah James.

Tue 29 Mar, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre

Wed 30 Mar, 7:30pm

£12.25

Guildhall Theatre

Sat 26 Mar

£17.75

Guildhall Theatre £8

The Ladyboys of Bangkok

Apr

Preview performance

Forever Yours....X Tour

Energetic, exotic, eclectic and completely unpredictable.

Cabaret meets spectacular West End musical as the party explodes into life in a dazzling kaleidoscope of show-stopping choreography, lavish costumes and painstakingly immaculate makeup. Sexy, funny, eye opening and totally entertaining!

£16

Fri 1 – Sat 16 Apr

The Sabai Pavillion, Market Place, Derby £21.50

- £36 With legendary DJ and broadcaster David Hamilton and a live band.

The show brings you the hits of yesteryear and invokes memories of a bygone age, dripping with nostalgia and sprinkled with humour and unforgettable music from the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s.

Fri 1 Apr, 7:30pm

Adrenaline Productions Back by POPular demand… get ready to join Pop Factor for the ultimate party! From Taylor Swift to Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry to Olly Murs we’ve squeezed in smash hits from all your favourite pop stars to create your very own pop concert!

Sat 2 Apr

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

£16

£21.25

Redhead Reach in association with Found Theatre

Anne of Green Gables

adapted from L.M. Montgomery’s novel

Best-selling 1908 novel and classic coming of age story is brought to life in a new and enchanting stage production for the whole family.

Orphan Anne Shirley is sent to Green Gables by mistake. The Cuthbert’s had intended to adopt a boy to help on thefarm, so when a spirited girl arrives they don’t know what to think. But soon both they and the village community grow fond of Anne despite her constant chatter, mishaps and fiery temper. Life will never be the same again...

Sun 3 Apr – Wed 6 Apr

Guildhall Theatre

£15

Story Club Writing Workshop: Tue and Wed matinees offer FREE post-show creative writing workshop, Story Club (for ages 7-11). Tickets are free, but limited, pre-book to guarantee a place.

VIP Reacher Package: £6 and includes show programme, signed poster and mystery Redhead Reach souvenirs.

Alun Cochrane

A Show with a Man in It

A man who has jokes about manliness, womanliness, hobbies, ageing, fighting, perfume, beards, feminism, fundamentalism and hopefully some understanding about life itself.

Greg Russell, Ciaran Algar and Luke Jackson Bringing together 3 of the hottest young folk, roots and acoustic artists for the first time, for a night of inspiring songs and dazzling musicianship.

Thu 7 Apr, 8pm

Fri 8 Apr, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

£13.75

£13

Good Companions Stage Society

A brand new multi-venue city centre music festival for 2016. Six centrally located venues will host an eclectic mix of big name headliners and emerging talent.

Early acts confirmed include Reverend and the Makers, Little Comets, We are the Ocean, James Walsh of Starsailor, D.I.D, Lucy Spraggan and Hacktivist with more announcements to follow.

Sat 9 Apr, 2pm

Venues across Derby City Centre including

10 years since last appearing on our TV screens, Good Companions pay tribute to the nations favourite music programme Top of the Pops.

An exciting show packed with song, dance and a sprinkle of comedy. Bringing to the Guildhall stage some of the best music in the charts from when it was first aired in 1964 to the final programme in 2006.

Tue 12 – Sat 16 Apr

Guildhall Theatre and Guildhall Clubrooms

Guildhall Theatre

£21.25

£9-£12

Dominic Kirwan Here for a good time tour

Firmly established as one of Ireland’s greatest ever entertainers, Dominic Kirwan hits the road with a brand new show, featuring his fabulous band and a very special new addition – his son Barry Kirwan, a talented singer and musician in his own right.

Sun 17 Apr, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £19.75

Mark Andrews Productions

Reform Theatre Company

A brand new fabulous 2016 show for all ages, taking you back to the great days of entertainment. Starring the return of the UKs best loved comedy act... The Grumbleweeds and with special guest; TV, singing star and recording artist, Tammy Jones making a rare appearance!

by John Godber

The Good Old Days of Variety

Tue 19 Apr

Guildhall Theatre £15.75

Debt Collectors

Two out of work actors fall into the world of debt recovery. Demanding money has never been as funny; they may be in the wrong job, but they are the best in the business.

Wed 20 Apr, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £14

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Mike McClean

Just Plain Funny Support from Karen Bayley

Derby’s favourite pantomime funny man performs stand-up for grown-ups and his alternative mind-reading act.

“Five

star entertainment” Andy Potter, BBC Radio Derby

Fri 29 Apr, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre

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Great Scott!

Antarctica, 1912. Captain Scott and his men perish in their attempt to be to reach the South Pole. But what if this isn’t what happened? What if Captain Scott actually perished whilst saving the world from aliens?

£16.25

May

Uncensored

Subversive and intelligent comedy from star of Live at the Apollo and BBC Radio 4 sitcom There Is No Escape.

His sixth UK tour is an evening of honest, fearless and uncompromising stand-up. No joke is unacceptable.

No subject off-limits. Absolutely no concessions made to political correctness.

Wed 4 May, 7:30pm

Fri 6 May, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre £13

Andrew Lawrence

Guildhall Theatre

£12

It’s a comedy club, right, but for kids. With the circuit’s best stand-ups and sketch acts. Non-patronising. Pure awesome.

Sat 7 May, 2pm

Guildhall Theatre £7.50

Simon Evans

Shazia Mirza

Host of BBC Radio 4’s Goes to Market and star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, Simon Evans has been immersing himself in economics, like a pig immersing itself in organic cleansing elements. He has unpicked why the French don’t want to own their own home (sex, obvs) and why mass spectrometers reveal Americans to literally be made of corn.

The Kardashians Made Me Do It is a searing and urgent exploration of life, love and Jihadi brides.

In the Money

Sat 7 May, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre £15.25

The Kardashians Made Me Do It

“My mum can’t find me anyone to marry. My friend Matthew looks at me with great concern and says, “You’re not thinking of becoming a Jihadi Bride are you?” Would I do that? The weather in Britain isn’t great, and the sunsets and landscape in Syria are meant to be very romantic… I’d get a husband and wouldn’t have to work. Yes I’d miss my hair straighteners and hot pants, but that’s a small price to pay.” **** “a vital show, deftly handled, rammed with provocation.” Mail on Sunday

Sun 8 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13.25

Chris Wood

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people.

With gentle intelligence he weaves the traditional with his own contemporary parables.

Fri 13 May, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre £16

To celebrate the icon’s 50 year recording career, the UK’s very own ‘voice of Neil’ Bob Drury (The Neil Diamond Story) takes to the road with a brand new one-man show. Enjoy all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Forever in Blue Jeans, Love on the Rocks, America, I’m A Believer, Red Red Wine, and many more.

Wed 18 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £15.50

The Fureys

Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs I will love you, When you were sweet 16, The Green fields of France and many others return to Derby.

Their emotive songs stir many emotions…. tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

Mon 23 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £20.25

The Sons of Pitches

The Sons have captivated audiences with highly creative vocal gymnastics and a programme of inventive pop covers, original numbers and entertaining improvised songs. They combine soaring solos, impeccable harmonies and sensational beat-boxing to stunning effect.

Fri 20 May, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £22

Jun

Krazy Kat Theatre Company

Sensation will take you on an amazing musical journey... from My Generation to Who Are You via the rock operas Tommy and Quadrophenia with maximum rhythm and blues.

Meet a lost Prince chased by a dragon, a mysterious Queen of the Night, a kidnapped Princess and don’t forget the Magic Flute and Bells. A new take on Mozart’s classic, with beautiful puppets, magical transformations, and fully integrated Sign Language.

A night of great music from one of the most influential British bands of all times.

An ingenious and imaginative theatre show with big laughs, suitable for both deaf and hearing audiences.

A concert celebrating the music of The Who

Thu 2 Jun, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre £18.50

Stuart Maconie

Fri 3 Jun, 2:30pm Guildhall Theatre £8

Kaleidoscope Theatre Company

The Pie at Night

A nocturnal trip through Britain in search of fun.

With his best-selling books as a guide, Stuart plots a route that takes in high art to low culture, family holidays to fell-walking, music, sport, politics and zombie apocalypses…. always keeping in mind his motto…all things in moderation… including moderation!

Sat 4 Jun, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £15.25

Award-winning Derby group, Kaleidoscope Players, present the devilishly delightful and magnificently macabre new musical The Addams Family. The weird and wonderful Addams come to life in an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare…

Come meet the family. We’ll leave the lights off for you.

Thu 9 – Sat 11 Jun Guildhall Theatre £11

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by booking in advance

A musical brew of laughter and witchcraft!

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

Wed 15 – Sat 18 Jun *

Markeaton Park Craft Village £17.25

Enjoy a Cream Tea, Afternoon Tea or a selection of great platters

Much Ado About Nothing

Oddsocks’ Much Ado About Nothing is a high-octane musical version of Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes, featuring hits from the best music decades.

“Hugely

funny” **** The Stage

Tue 26 – Thu 28 Jul

Markeaton Park Craft Village £17.25

T & C’s: Unreserved seating - limited seating available, customers may bring their own seats. Catering & licensed bar available onsite. This is an outdoor performance - please dress appropriately for the weather. The show will go on! *No Macbeth show on Fri 17 Jun.

Frank Sinatra – His Way The Centenary Edition

The songs and remarkable life of Frank Sinatra as performed by award-winning singer Robert Habermann – from Sinatra’s first hit All or Nothing At All, to 1940’s pop idol, to swinging his way into the 50’s with Come Fly With Me and onto his iconic anthems My Way and New York, New York.

Fri 17 Jun, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13

Cupola:Ward

Watson Players

Album Launch

Cupola play rich English and European songs and tunes on melodeons, hurdy gurdy, saxophones, clarinet, fiddle and viola. Lucy Ward is a highly respected singer-songwriter from Derby. She plays guitar, ukulele and concertina but considers her voice to be her first instrument.

The fine talents of Lucy Ward and Cupola combine to form this vibrant new collaboration of music and song. Join them as they launch their 1st album.

Sat 18 Jun, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre £12

Set in Edwardian Yorkshire, a silver wedding anniversary celebration for three respectable couples is well underway when it is brought to a sudden halt by a shocking revelation and home truths fly like confetti.

Wed 22 – Sat 25 Jun Guildhall Theatre £11.25

Open Road

From songwriter Phil Baggaley and author Tim Harvey comes the premier of a brand new musical.

Set in the Nottinghamshire Coalfields against the backdrop of WW1, Billy, a poor miner, and Eileen, the pit owner’s daughter, are passionately in love. Forced apart by the Great War, will their love survive?

A story of love, loss and reconciliation told with movingly beautiful songs.

Tue 28 Jun – Sat 2 Jul

Guildhall Theatre £15

CAMRA Summer Beer Festival

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Derby CAMRA City Charter Beer Festival returns to the Market Place with a huge selection of real ale, cider and continental beers and lots of live entertainment.

Wed 6 – Sun 10 Jul Market Place, Derby

Enchanted Entertainment

This summer, why not take part in a week-long series of workshops (9am-5pm daily) aimed at improving your musical theatre skills.

Enchanted Entertainment will give children (aged 8-16) an energetic, fun-filled week, learning songs and routines from a variety of well-known West End and Broadway musicals and then performing in two shows on the final Saturday.

Mon 15 – Fri 29 Aug

Guildhall Theatre £140

With performances on Sat 30 Aug for family and friends

The 10th Derby Folk Festival returns to the City Marquee on the Market Place, the Guildhall Theatre, The Old Bell Hotel and Derby Cathedral.

As well as ticketed concerts and events, there will be dance displays throughout the streets, a craft market and free music performances during Saturday and Sunday.

The full line up will be updated as more acts are confirmed, but it is already a who’s who of folk including; Fairport Convention, The Demon Barbers, The Young’uns, Heidi Talbot, 9Bach, John McCusker, Vin Garbutt, Sally Barker, Andy Irvine, Belshazzar’s Feast, Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker, Ange Hardy, Lukas Drinkwater, Poor Man’s Gambit and many more. derbyfolkfestival.co.uk

Fri 30 Sep – Sun 2 Oct Derby City Centre £22

- £80

Early Bird prices

available until 31 Jul

Cinderella is the classic fairy tale of a beautiful girl forced to serve her jealous stepsisters. Aided by the silly but loveable Buttons and a Fairy Godmother carefully watching over her, Cinderella dreams of escaping her misery and finding true love and happiness.

A pumpkin magically transformed into a sparkling coach, mice into white horses, a glass slipper and a spell that breaks at midnight, this is the classic rags to riches story. Along with Cinderella’s best buddy Buttons and the magical Fairy Godmother pantomime goers will join the journey to escape the misery of her dastardly diva sisters and find true love in the arms of a dashing Prince.

For Christmas 2016 there will be dazzling new sets & costumes, hilarious comedy, fabulous music and dance routines, lots of audience participation and fun for all the family. No one should miss Derby’s biggest ball – at Derby Arena.

Book by 31 Oct to

Derby Arena £11.25

- £30.25

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Tue 6 Dec – Tue 3 Jan

Batten down the hatches for Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates are about to ruin everyone’s festive season. They are set to pillage every Christmas stocking this side of Derby by stealing the children’s presents from right under their noses and running off with a sack full of booty.

Who will make them walk the plank? Which lad or lassie can stop this band of naughty pirates?

Cast yourselves off and join the Babbling Vagabonds in this swashbuckling Christmas adventure.

Thu 8 - Wed 28 Dec

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Farmers’ Market

A unique range of fresh produce is available at our bustling Farmers’ Market, including locally and internationally sourced produce.

or Outdo Events

Thu 21 Apr and every third Thu monthly, 8am – 2pm Market Place

Arts & Craft Fair

A range of independent crafters selling unique creations all created by appropriately qualified and registered artisans.

Fri 22 & Sat 23 Apr, 10:30am – 4:30pm Market Place

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Mar, 10:30am – 4:30pm Fri 3 & Sat 4 Jun, 10:30am – 4:30pm

East Street FREE entry

St George’s Day Celebrations

Sheena Holland

Derby bEATs

Join us as we celebrate Merrie Olde England, with Morris dancing, a craft fair, a parade and lots of English eccentricity.

Street food, booze, vinyl and live grooves.

A relaxing Street food market with welcoming friendly food vans, old Citroens, and antique cars that serve everything from good ol’ handmade scotch eggs and pork pies to asian comfort food combined with local bands and Dj’s.

Sat 23 Apr, see website for details Derby City Centre FREE

Thu 19 May, 5pm-10pm

Cathedral Quarter, Derby FREE entry

The Big 1

Sight Support Derbyshire

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 5 Jun, 11am – 6pm Chaddesden Park FREE entry

Ey Up Mi Duck Race 2016

The annual “Ey Up Mi Duck” race is back again with a family fun day on Cathedral Green, with music, entertainment, rides, inflatables, stalls, games and much more.

Sat 11 Jun, 11am – 3pm

Funfair open Thu 2 - Sat 4 Jun, 2pm - 10pm Sun 5 Jun, 10am - 6pm

Cathedral Green

See onsite for prices

£1 for each entry, £30 per large duck or 4 for £100.

For more details call 01332 292262

On Saturday 18th June, Derby comes alive with creativity at the 4th annual Furthest From the Sea Festival, a one day showcase and celebration of the diverse Derbyshire Arts Scene.

Sat 18 Jun

In and around the Cathedral Quarter, Derby FREE entry

Derby Night Market is a vibrant event with over 200 stallholders of street food, pop up bars, live DJ’s, live performers, gift inspiration, craft, vintage, festive handicrafts, home decorations, beauty products, fashion, art and photography.

Thu 30 Jun, 5pm - 10pm

Cathedral Quarter, Derby FREE entry

Schools Public Speaking Competition

Schools across Derby will compete for The Chris Williamson Trophy. After receiving professional training from The Lost Boys Theatre Company students will compete in a public final at Derby’s Speakers’ Corner.

Mon 27 Jun – Fri 1 Jul, with the final at 12noon on Fri 1 Jul Speakers’ Corner, Market Place FREE

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Expect the unexpected, savour the strange and revel in the ridiculous. Amusement for the whole family to enjoy returns to the streets of Derby as Derby Festé celebrates 10 years!

Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sep Derby City Centre

Health and Fitness Memberships

Is your child safe near water?

Don’t wait until your holidays - start learning now.

For all ages and abilities.

derby.gov.uk/learntoswim

from £5.25 a lesson

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.gov.uk/join

from £30 per month

Derby Arena

Derby Arena is located on Derby’s Pride Park next to the IPRO 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 - State-of-the-art gym - Indoor Cycling & Exercise Studios - Sporting infield - Events

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Derby-Arena @Derby_Arena

So much to see & do…

REFURBISHED Craft Village & Orangery Café • NEW Footgolf • NEW High Ropes • Mundy Play Centre • Pitch & Putt Mini Golf • Boating • Walled & Rose Gardens • NEW Sports Courts • Model Railway

derby.gov.uk/markeaton

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Parks Events

Tribal Vibes drumming sessions Trial Sessions until July

Annual Asian Games (Kabbadi Tournament) Sun 22 May, 9am - 8pm

Markeaton Park - Craft Village £5

Osmaston Park

per session

Cycle Sportive

Alvaston Pirates Model Boat Club Regatta Sun 12 Jun, 10am - 5pm

100, 50 & 25 mile cycle ride suitable for all ages.

Alvaston Park Lake

Sun 1 May, from 8am

FREE entry

Markeaton Park

Derby 5k summer series and Children’s 2.5km Summer League

Spirit of Chellaston

Sat 18 Jun, from 12noon – 5pm Chellaston Recreation Ground

Wed 5 May, Wed 1 Jun, Wed 6 Jul, 4pm - 8pm Markeaton Park

Race Fee: £7 affiliated, £9 unaffiliated

Derby RSPCA Bark in the Park Sun 26 Jun

Children’s race is free

Colour Blast Dash

Sun 8 May, Registration 9am 2.5k dash 10:30am, 5k dash 11:20am

Markeaton Park No need to book

Darley Park

Buy tickets at colourblastdash.org.uk

The 2016 Jenson Button Trust Triathlon is coming back to Markeaton Park on Sunday 17 July. Competitors get the chance to race against the 2009 F1 World Champion and a number of professional and amateur triathletes.

As last year, individual and teams of three have the chance to race twice during the day with the swim in Markeaton Lake, a cycle ride on closed roads into the city centre and then back to Markeaton Park for the run to the finish line.

New this year will be family mini triathlon on a shorter version of the main triathlon circuit.

Information and entry is available at www.jensonbuttontri.com

Sun 17 Jul

Markeaton Park

Libraries Events

100 years of Pear Tree Library Mon 16 - Sat 21 May

The library is hosting events throughout the week to celebrate its centenary.

A range of artists will be performing throughout the week to mark this special anniversary. Come and enjoy music from MUHA, an Eastern European band, dance performances, Asian Poetry author events, creative workshops, a drumming workshop, photography exhibition, Children’s activities and a Women’s only day with a free crèche.

Supported using public funding

by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND.

derby.gov.uk/libraries Internet taster sessions for beginners

National Bookstart Week

Derby Book Festival

This year’s theme is “ Under the Sea” All libraries will have special themed activities during their normal rhymetime sessions. Parents and carers with pre-school children welcome

All libraries in Derby run introductory Internet taster sessions. Book a session at your local Derby library to discover the benefits of getting online. Call 01332 641700 or email libraries@derby.gov.uk.

Mon 6 – Sun 12 Jun

Fri 3 – Sat 11 Jun

Derby City Libraries will be running events for children and adults as part of the Derby Book Festival 2016. Please check our website for further information nearer the time.

Derby Local Studies and Family History Library Derby Family History Festival Wed 8 Jun

Derby Central Library FREE entry

Discover family and local history at the 2016 festival. Come along and speak to the experts, enjoy free talks, browse the stalls and get started using Ancestry and FindMyPast on the library PCs.

Look out for the full programme, to be released soon on dfhs.org.uk

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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

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The Very Magic Flute Fully Integrated Sign Language Fri 3 Jun, 2:30pm Cinderella BSL Sign Interpreted performances Thu 8 Dec, 10:15am, Sat 10 Dec, 7:30pm, Tue 27 Dec, 6pm, Mon 2 Jan, 2pm Audio Described performances Wed 14 Dec, 2pm, Sat 31 Dec, 2pm, Mon 2 Jan, 2pm Captioned performances Fri 30 Dec, 2pm and 7pm Relaxed Performance Thu 29 Dec, 2pm

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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.

Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates BSL Shadow Interpreted performances Sat 17 Dec, 2:30pm, Wed 28 Dec 11am Audio Described performances Sat 17 Dec, 11am, Tue 27 Dec, 2:30pm Relaxed Performance Sun 11 Dec, 2:30pm

To find out more visit www.derbylive.co.uk or contact our Space Hire Team on 01332 287361 (Indoor Spaces) and 01332 287362 (Outdoor Spaces) or spacehire@derby.gov.uk

Visit www.sceneandsound.co.uk for listings of access performances at other venues.

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Pop Factor The Concert Sat 2 Apr Anne of Green Gables Sun 3 - Wed 6 Apr Greg Russell, Ciaran Algar and Luke Jackson Fri 8 Apr Good Old Days of Variety Tue 19 Apr The Debt Collectors Wed 20 Apr Great Scott Wed 4 May Andrew Lawrence Fri 6 May Chris Wood Fri 13 May Sensation Thu 2 Jun

The Very Magic Flute Fri 3 Jun Stuart Macoine Sat 4 Jun Macbeth Wed 15 - Sat 18 Jun Frank Sinatra – His Way Fri 17 Jun Much Ado About Nothing Tue 26 - Thu 28 Jul Derby Folk Festival Fri 30 Sep – Sun 2 Oct Cinderella Tue 6 Dec 2016 - Tue 3 Jan 2017 Captain Sprout and the Christmas Pirates Thu 8 - Wed 28 Dec

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DON’T MISS

Laugh your socks off at a range of events designed to tickle your funny bone.

Pick up a festival brochure or visit the website for a full line-up.

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