Derby Live What's On Guide: Jan - Mar 2016

LIVE performances, events & festivals

W hat’s On

Jan - Mar 2016

Don’t miss

Aladdin

Mon 7 Dec – Sun 3 Jan

Mike McClean Fri 8 – Sat 9 Jan

The Legend of King Arthur Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jan

The Best Thing Wed 3 – Thu 4 Feb

Box Office 01332 255800

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Hello As we get nearer to Christmas, we’d love you to join us and go for a spin on the Derby Christmas Ice Rink, come and see our traditional family pantomime Aladdin at the new Derby Arena, or our Guildhall Theatre Christmas Show, The Potty Professor’s Christmas Miracle. We’ve also teamed up with Lostboys to bring you Ears on a Beatle, a play based on the FBI files on John Lennon.

As we welcome the New Year, we have two nights of comedy from pantomime star and Derby favourite Mike ‘Squeaky’ McClean, followed by a week of more laughs, magic, music and mirth with Derby’s Oddsocks in The Legend of King Arthur.

We have plenty of music, from Sinfonia Viva at Derby Cathedral and Richard Digance to The Rockabellas and The Simon and Garfunkel Story. For something just a little different, why not check out Bat-fan – a hilarious musical tribute to Batman, or the very interesting The UKs Worst Serial Killers.

Looking ahead to Spring, we’re looking forward to the return of the fabulous Ladyboys of Bangkok, with their fantastic new stage show!

Find out more online

The UKs leading full mask theatre company return with The Best Thing – a swinging sixties story of unconditional love, which is accessible to both deaf and hearing audiences.

Go to our website www.derbylive.co.uk to book and for more information about all our events, venues, spaces and services.

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British Sign Language interpreted performance

Concessions are usually available to under 16s, over 60s, disabled people, full time students and registered unemployed Group rate available Schools rate available, usually with every 11th ticket

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Audio Described performance Captioned performance Age guidance

R Relaxed Performance Amateur Theatre – event performed by amateurs Cream Tea served 30mins before the matinee performance on this show, bookable in advance only

Unreserved Seating

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Whether out with a group of friends, spending time as a family or looking for a venue for a work Christmas party, a spin on the Derby Christmas Ice Rink, made of real ice, will be a fabulous festive treat!

Fri 27 Nov – Tue 5 Jan 2016 Market Place £6.50

Live entertainment every Sat

- £8.50

Christmas Arts and Craft Fair

See website for details

A range of independent crafters selling unique creations, from clothes to decorative items and country preserves, all created by registered artisans.

Fri 27 Nov – Wed 23 Dec, 10am – 4pm Market Place

Fri 11 & Sat 12 Dec, Fri 18 & Sat 19 Dec, 10am – 4pm The Spot, St Peters Quarter

Sheena Holland Christmas Market Sat 5 Dec, 10am – 3pm

The Spot, St Peters Quarter

Sally is dreading the Christmas holidays.

She’d rather stay at her fancy-pants boarding school thanks very much. Instead she has to spend it with her oddball Uncle, a potty professor with a passion for all things Christmassy... and Sally hates Christmas!

Charmed by her Uncles’ crackpot creations and his sense of fun, Sally discovers that life needn’t be all ‘work work work’ and can be more ‘fun fun fun’.

But when bossy Aunt Agatha turns up on Christmas Eve and threatens to ruin everything Sally snaps into action to save the day... and Christmas!

A magical tale of family, friendship and one potty professor’s Christmas miracle.

Thu 10 – Tue 29 Dec

Guildhall Theatre £10.75 Image: Karate Graphika

- £12.75

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Take a magical carpet ride through a tale of eastern promise and adventure, where you will discover a magical world of make-believe.

Follow loveable rogue Aladdin on his quest for hidden treasure as he tries to win the heart of the beautiful Princess Jasmine.

This action-packed story will have all your favourite pantomime characters, including the Genie of the Lamp, the Slave of the Ring, evil sorcerer Uncle Abanazar, Aladdin’s no-good brother Wishee Washee, and the ultimate pantomime dame, Widow Twankey!

With an all-star cast, fabulous new sets and costumes, hilarious slapstick comedy, high energy music and dance routines, and lots of audience participation, Aladdin will fulfil more than three wishes for Christmas 2015. Join us as we open-sesame on a pantomime of pure sparkle and shine inside the incredible new Derby Arena!

Mon 7 Dec – Sun 3 Jan

VIP Night

Derby Arena £11.25

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- £30.25

Includes top priced ticket, programme and access to an exclusive post-show drinks reception, with a chance to meet the cast.

Fri 11 Dec, 7pm

£43.25

- £45.25

Jonny Awsum & Friends

Derby Comedy Festival patron Jonny Awsum will deliver a night of unmissable comedy with some very special guests; Peter Brush, Harriett Dyer and Dan Nightingale. Join Derby’s own Jonny Awsum, as he presents some of the best and most varied comedic talent from across the UK and further afield.

Sun 13 Dec, 7pm

Guildhall Theatre £9

After a long legal battle, the US government published the FBI files on John Lennon through the Freedom of Information Act. This play is based on those files.

Two agents are assigned to place the ‘Subject’, John Lennon, under surveillance. As they proceed with their job of watching, documenting, and reporting on the life of someone else, their own lives become affected as their assignment lasts nearly 10 years until John Lennon’s death in 1980.

This true chapter in American History poses further questions concerning celebrity and world leader assassinations. Where do you draw the line between coincidence and conspiracy?

Wed 16 – Sat 19 Dec The Clubrooms £12

Jan

Mike McClean

Mike’s delighted to be back in Derby, performing his own stand-up show and appearing in our Christmas pantomime! Mike will play ‘Wishee Washee’ in Aladdin at the Derby Arena, and then he hopes you’ll join him for lots more laughs in January.

The Pitmen Poets

The Pitmen Poets features four of the region’s leading champions of its musical heritage: Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox, Benny Graham and Jez Lowe celebrating triumphs, tragedy, humour and hard times in an evening of music, song and spoken word.

You may also be a fan of Mike as TV presenter and actor on The Big Breakfast, Richard & Judy, The Office and more recently playing “Fins Dad” in My Big Fat Diary on E4.

Fri 8 – Sat 9 Jan

Fri 15 Jan, 7:30pm

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

£16.25

£18.75

The Watson Players

Touching, scary, funny, engaging, and an awful lot of fun! The dame appears briefly in drag – as a man! The audience will fall in love with a fast talking French poodle - Felix, and there’s a compelling relationship between Beauty and her Beast.

Tue 19 – Sun 24 Jan

Guildhall Theatre £10

Sinfonia Viva at Derby Cathedral New Flames

Warm a winter’s evening! Haydn’s magnificent ‘Fire’ Symphony, Mozart’s ‘touring favourite’ Symphony No.29, Patterson’s evocative Phoenix Concerto - originally written for tonight’s terrific soloist Emily Pailthorpe plus Mozart’s influential Bassoon Concerto, brought to sparkling life by soloist Adam Mackenzie.

Fri 22 Jan, 7:30pm Derby Cathedral £21.50

Vamos Theatre

The Best Thing

A swinging sixties story of unconditional love from the UK’s leading full mask theatre company.

Buy for both Viva concerts and save £3 per ticket

Feb

It’s 1966. For seventeen year old Susan, life is an adventure waiting to begin. What happens next turns everything upside down, and its repercussions will last for decades to come.

This production is equally accessible to hearing and deaf audiences.

Wed 3 – Thu 4 Feb Guildhall Theatre £14.50

Prepare for magic, music and mirth as the ‘boy who would be king’ pulls the sword from the stone.

Cheer for your favourite jousting knight of the round table, admire the gutsy Lady Guinevere as she reveals her strength and skills, gasp at the magic Merlin as he controls the twists and turns of this classic English legend.

An exciting, interactive and action-packed winter treat for all.

Tue 26 – Sat 30 Jan Guildhall Theatre £13.50

- £17.50

Phil Beer

Red Dragonfly & Grist To The Mill Present

An audience with Phil Beer has been described as a glimpse into his world where folk, blues, hymns, the sea, the West Country and a life spent in music combine to make a true show.

A Phil Beer gig is one spent in the company of a true craftsman, a master musician and consummate performer.

The Blues Brothers Experience

Fri 5 Feb, 8pm

The Blues Brothers Experience recreates all the iconic atmosphere of a live performance of The Blues Brothers - capturing the essence of both the music and the film in a concert experience that electrifies!

Guildhall Theatre £16.25

Based on the ancient Chinese legend of DiaoChan, part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, this production has been called a Chinese Macbeth, and brings to the stage an epic story of lust, jealousy and revenge.

Performed in English.

Sat 6 Feb, 8pm

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

£18

Richard Digance

Many people sing, play guitar and tell stories but not many have supported Steve Martin, Robin Williams or played a guitar duet with Brian May of Queen, Richard Digance has.

Thu 11 Feb, 7:30pm

£12

The Rockabellas Sirens of Swing

Today’s answer to The Andrews Sisters, with their killer heels, killer curves and killer harmonies, The Rockabellas combine stunning close harmony vocals with bespoke big band arrangements, cute choreography and top to toe pin up couture.

Sat 13 Feb, 7:30pm

Fri 12 Feb, 7:30pm

Guildhall Theatre £13.25

Guildhall Theatre £16.25

The People’s Theatre Company

How the Koala Learnt to Hug

by Steven Lee

Koalas are the cuddliest critters but just how did the koala learn to hug? A warm and wonderful family musical about pic nics, bubbles and the magic of family.

Sun 14 Feb

Guildhall Theatre £8

Join Sid from Cbeebies live on stage in a fantastic fun-filled adventure that’ll knock your socks off! Sid is setting out on a heroic quest to find out where in the world his favourite socks and shoes have got to, in an interactive experience crammed with games, songs, poems and magic.

Wed 17 Feb

Guildhall Theatre £12

50th Anniversary Tour

Direct from its success in London’s West End, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos, original film footage and a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more.

Thu 18 Feb, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £20

Speakers from the Edge

Gatepost Theatre

Andy Kirkpatrick Cold Mountain

One of the most highly accomplished and critically acclaimed Inter-celtic/World/ Roots bands in Britain today. Their music travels beyond borders to explore the forms and styles of the Celtic traditions and work them anew.

A unique story teller and comedian – in this new tour, Andy takes up where he last finished, arriving in Antarctica dreaming of climbing the ‘hardest mountain in the world’. A mash up of thoughts and experiences, good times and bad, laughter and tears, but certainly out of this world.

Sat 20 Feb, 8pm

Don’t miss them taking to the stage with a refreshed set, performing favourite tracks from the past alongside new material.

Guildhall Theatre

Fri 19 Feb, 8pm

It’s 1980s Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. But the rock and roll fairy-tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town. Featuring music from Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and many more.

Wed 24 – Sat 27 Feb

£16

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

£15

£12

Sinfonia Viva at Derby Cathedral Timeless Classics

Mar

Treat yourself to two gorgeous classics specially arranged by the Orchestra’s Graham Hall. First Ravel’s intricate String Quartet, a work released just as his fame exploded. Then Mahler’s ground-breaking Symphony No.1 – an intriguing, fresh and surprising redefinition of the symphony.

Wed 2 Mar, 7:30pm Derby Cathedral £21.50

by Gilbert & Sullivan

Twelfth Night

A comedy in which illusion and delusion mix in a world of hopes and love; if you live with your head in the clouds, strange things can happen.

OMIGOD YOU GUYS…Legally Blonde is like totally coming to Derby for the first time!

Follow the story of Elle Woods and her challenge to win back the affection of her High School boyfriend, Warner Huntingdon III via her journey through Harvard Law School.

£12.25

£12

Gilbert’s tale of conspiracy and intrigue in the Tower of London nevertheless contains plenty of humour, and is set to some of Sullivan’s finest music.

Tickets can be purchased from Peter Featherstone on 0115 9258717.

Tue 15 Mar – Sat 19 Mar

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.

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

£14.25

£13.25

Tue 22 Mar, 7:30pm

Tue 8 Mar – Sat 12 Mar

Guildhall Theatre

Guildhall Theatre

Bat-Fan

Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company

Wed 2 – Sat 5 March

Buy for both Viva concerts and save £3 per ticket

Rose Hill Musical Society

Belper Musical Theatre Presents

- £15.25

With Trevor Marriott

Retired murder squad detective Trevor Marriott tells the stories behind some of the UKs worst serial from the late Victorian period up to the present day. The show features over 200 photographs of not only the victims, but photographs from the original crime scenes, many of which will never have been seen before.

No one under 16 will be admitted without a parent or appropriate adult.

Wed 23 Mar, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £13.25

Maddy Prior

Lyngo Theatre

The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio The Shadows became the world’s most successful instrumental group with 35 hits (not counting another 33 hits with Cliff Richard), more hits than any other British group. For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60s - and enjoys a few laughs on the way - The Bootleg Shadows perform an unmissable tribute.

Thu 24 Mar, 7:30pm

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.

Sat 26 Mar

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.

Wed 30 Mar, 7:30pm £17.25

Guildhall Theatre £8

Guildhall Theatre £19.25

The Ladyboys of Bangkok Forever Yours....X Tour

Energetic, exotic, eclectic and completely unpredictable - The Ladyboys of Bangkok are ready to whoop it up with a dazzling new production..

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Fri 1 Apr – all seats £17.25

East meets West and 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!

Fri 1 – Sat 16 Apr

The Sabai Pavillion, Market Place, Derby £21.50

- £36 Rock ‘n’ Roll Back the Years with legendary DJ and broadcaster David Hamilton. 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

Guildhall Theatre £21.25

Mark Andrews Productions

The Good Old Days of Variety

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!

Tue 19 Apr

Guildhall Theatre £15.75

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 £16

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Farmers’ Market

or Outdo Events

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

Valentine’s Fair

Enjoy all the fun of the fair with a loved one this Valentine’s day!

Fri 14 – Sat 23 Feb Market Place

FREE entry, see onsite for prices

Thu 17 Dec and every third Thu monthly, 8am – 2pm Market Place

St George’s Day Celebrations

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

See website for more details.

Sat 23 Apr

Derby City Centre FREE

Health & Fitness Memberships

From just £29 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/bfit

Gym, workout & swim from £29 per month

Is your child safe near water?

For all ages and abilities from less than £5 per lesson at Moorways Swimming Pool and Queen’s Leisure Centre.

derby.gov.uk/learntoswim

Markeaton Park 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

Derby Arena

- 250m indoor cycle track - State-of-the-art gym - Indoor Cycling & Exercise Studios - Sporting infield - Events

derbyarena.uk.com

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Parks Events

Family Events and Activities Mon 15 – Fri 20 Feb Markeaton Park

Resolution 5k

Sun 28 Feb, 11am – 12.30pm Markeaton Park £12.50

registration fee

Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile Sun 20 Mar

Moorways Stadium

Junior Parkrun

Every Sunday, 9am – 10am Markeaton Park

Image: Graham Commons

Libraries Events Job Clubs

We support jobseekers at three library job clubs. All welcome. Free.

Central Library Job Club every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays) from 1:30pm to 4:30pm

Sinfin Library Job Club every Tuesday (excluding Bank Holidays) from 10am to 12noon

Alvaston Library Job Club every Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) from 10am to 12noon

Clubs and Groups

A variety of free clubs and groups take place across our libraries, including Cradle clubs, Rhymetime, Homework clubs, Knit and natter groups, Reading groups, Internet tasters, and Code clubs.

For more information visit

derby.gov.uk/libraries

Derby Local Studies and Family History Library Behind the Scenes Tours Sat 30 Jan, Sat 27 Feb, Sat 26 Mar, 1:30pm – 3pm

To keep up to date with events that are taking place, please visit

derby.gov.uk/leisureevents

Riverside Chambers, Full St, Derby £3

per person - Booking essential

Book online at

derbycitylibraries.eventbrite.co.uk or call 01332 642240

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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 selected events – for more information or to apply visit www.derbylive.co.uk or contact box office.

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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.

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

Aladdin BSL Sign Interpreted performances Wed 9 Dec, 2pm, Sat 12 Dec, 7:30pm, Sun 27 Dec, 2pm, Sun 3 Jan, 1pm Audio Described performances Wed 16 Dec, 2pm, Mon 28 Dec, 7pm, Sun 3 Jan, 1pm Captioned performances Sat 2 Jan 10:30am & 7:30pm Relaxed Performance Wed 30 Dec, 2pm The Potty Professor’s Christmas Miracle BSL Shadow Interpreted performances Sat 19 Dec, 2:30pm & Sun 27 Dec, 11am Audio Described performances Thu 17 Dec, 1:30pm & Sun 27, 2:30pm Relaxed Performance Sun 13 Dec, 2:30pm The Legend of King Arthur BSL Sign Interpreted performance Sat 30 Jan, 2pm Audio Described performance Sat 30 Jan, 2pm The Best Thing The Best Thing is performed in masks and is accessible to both deaf and hearing patrons.

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

The Small Print

Visit www.derbylive.co.uk for our full 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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The more you buy the more you save with our amazing LIVEsaver offer…

4 shows save 20% 3 shows save 15% 2 shows save 10% Just look out for the throughout the What’s On guide Choose from…

Aladdin Mon 7 Dec – Sun 3 Jan The Potty Professor’s Christmas Miracle Thu 10 – Tue 29 Dec The Legend of King Arthur Tue 26 - Sat 30 Jan The Blues Brothers Experience Sat 6 Feb DiaoChan Thu 11 Feb

The Rockabellas Sat 13 Feb Andy Kirkpatrick - Cold Mountain Sat 20 Feb Bat-fan Tue 22 Mar Maddy Prior Wed 30 Mar Pop Factor Sat 2 Apr

Ts&Cs Applies to standard price tickets only. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer (including Family Tickets).

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COMING SOON

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

Full details to be announced soon.

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