What's On Guide Sep - Dec 2017

WHAT’S ON Sep - Dec 2017

LIVE performances, events & festivals

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This season at Derby LIVE sees the return of many of our favourite family events. Back after a year’s break The Hannells Darley Park Concert looks to be bigger and better than ever with classical pieces voted for by you. Why not bring your picnic and join us for the whole afternoon as the musicians warm-up for what promises to be a memorable evening of music and fireworks.

The Derby Folk Festival returns for it’s eleventh year with headliners Oysterband, Show of Hands and False Lights as well as loads of other great music and events in venues around the Cathedral Quarter.

Keep the kids entertained during the October half-term with A Stroppy Workshoppy. The Babbling Vagabonds bring this puppet making workshop to the Guildhall Clubrooms and Markeaton Park. Great fun for children of all ages.

As Christmas approaches, there will be some fantastic festive events going on across the city to help you get in the holiday mood. Get your skates on for the return of the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Christmas Ice Rink in the Market Place and look out for the Family Festivities at Markeaton Park where you can meet your favourite christmas characters and enjoy some traditional fairground rides. Bring the children to see Prince Stroppy and the Christmas Caper at the Guildhall Theatre where the Babbling Vagabonds will be telling the story of the bossiest, stroppiest, snottiest prince that ever did live!

Last but not least, our family pantomime Beauty and the Beast promises to be a spectacular show with new production team, Little Wolf bringing some exciting and fresh ideas to this classic story of love conquering evil. Bring your best boos and hisses to Derby Arena for this star-studded and spellbinding tale.

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HIGHLIGHTS

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OFFERS & ACCESS

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LIVE PERFORMANCES, EVENTS & FESTIVALS

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OUT AND ABOUT

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FIND OUT MORE & HOW TO BOOK

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

Group rate available

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

Youth Theatre

Unreserved seating

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

British Sign Language interpreted performance

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Audio Described performance

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Fri 1 Dec - Tue 2 Jan Market Place £6.50 - £8.50 RODUCED -P

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Sun 3 Sep, 6pm Darley Park £5 (£2.50 in advance)

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

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

“From start to finish this season we are set for a fantastic variety of events, performances and festivals in Derby.

The season will kick off with The Hannells Darley Park Concert, a highlight of Derby’s cultural calendar. A few weeks later the fun will be hitting the City streets with Derby Festé and Derby Folk Festival.

Don’t miss our Derby Active Guide and Family Fun in Derby Guide

When Autumn turns to Winter things will be getting very festive with the Christmas Lights Switch On, Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Christmas Ice-Rink, Family Festivities at Markeaton Park, Prince Stroppy Pants & The Christmas Caper and the all-star family pantomime Beauty and the Beast at Derby Arena.”

Councillor Amo Raju Cabinet member for Leisure, Culture & Tourism.

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Come along and be part of the 30,000 strong crowd at one of the UK’s biggest outdoor classic concerts, in the stunning natural amphitheatre that is Darley Park.

An evening of classic music and fireworks with pieces voted for by you.

Don’t forget your picnic.

Sun 3 Sep, gates from 2pm, concert starts 6pm Darley Park £2.50 in advance, £5 on the day. Under 16s free but require a ticket.

Car Parking £5 at St Benedict Catholic School and Derby Rugby Club We have first come first serve parking available for Blue Badge Holders at the Cricket Club in Darley Village. This is located directly opposite the Abbey pub, postcode DE22 1DX.

Kristian Thomas Company

by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Quiara Alegria Hudes

In The Heights’ tells the story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washing Heights neighbourhood. Fresh from London’s West-End, comes a brand new, feisty, yet loveable and exhilarating, yet emotional musical.

Wed 30 Aug – Sat 2 Sep Guildhall Theatre £14.25 - £16.25

KENTON COOL Kenton’s obsession with climbing developed at school but in 1996 he suffered a fall from a rock face and was told he’d never walk unaided again. He now has a staggering 12 summits of Everest to his name.

Fri 22 Sep, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £17

JOSH OKEEFE Josh Okeefe carries southern Appalachian traditional sounds to new urban contemporary stylistic interpretations that leave modern audiences hungry for more. The folk singer is flying over from Nashville, Tennessee back to his homeland for his first ever theatre performance.

Wed 13 Sep, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £13.25

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TOM STADE I Swear

Nothing is taboo to this enlightened and captivating comedy legend.

Combining off-the-scale charm, razor-sharp wit and a no-holdsbarred attitude; Tom pledges to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

Everyone warned against it, but stubbornness is a curious thing … one night, entirely alone in an apparently haunted room. It’s a familiar scenario, but the outcome is totally unexpected.

Mon 25 & Tue 26 Sep Guildhall Theatre £15.25

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Sun 24 Sep, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £18

Commissioned by First Art. In association with Derby LIVE During a life of over 80 years, Bess rose from being a Derbyshire farmer’s daughter to become Elizabeth Countess of Shrewsbury. The life and times of Bess of Hardwick is in every way an epic lifetelling. Three of the most iconic women of the age: Elizabeth Tudor Queen of England, Mary Stuart Queen of Scots and Bess Hardwick – The Commoner Queen embroidered into the same tapestry when all about them were men. Bess takes centre stage in this one-woman show mixing theatre with film.

Thu 28 Sep – Sun 1 Oct Guildhall Theatre £15

DREAMING THE NIGHT FIELD

A Legend of Wales

OCT

Part of Derby Folk Festival

FESTÉ WORLD OF CIRCUS Derby Festé will transform Bass’ Recreation Ground into ‘Circus World’.

There will be a range of contemporary circus acts from across Europe and you’ll also be able to enjoy an array of street food and drink in the Festé Food Village.

Honour, justice, magic and transformation collide in this spellbinding new storytelling and music performance which evokes the ancient Welsh legend of The Fourth Branch of The Mabinogion.

Fri 6 Oct, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £12

Fri 29 Sep, from 5:30pm Bass Recreation Ground £7, under 2s free but must have a ticket

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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. The line-up is a whos who from the broad spectrum of folk music and includes Oysterband, Show of Hands, False Lights, O’Hooley & Tidow, Coope, Boyes and Simpson, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Bob Fox, Martin Simpson, Leveret and Winter:Wilson, along with many more great artists.

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 more details.

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

Heanor Musical Theatre Company

Big Adventures

Gatepost Theatre Company

FOREVER YOUNG A bitter sweet song drama about people in their later years and their never ending love of theatre. Set in a nursing home for retired actors and musicians featuring music from I Will Survive to That’s Amore! HMTC will be supporting AGE UK during this production.

Thu 12 – Sat 14 Oct Guildhall Theatre £11.75

Filled with gut-busting humour and a delightfully catchy score, not to mention puppets, Avenue Q is a truly unique show that has quickly become a favourite for audiences everywhere.

Tue 17 - Sat 21 Oct Guildhall Theatre £13.50

Richard Hannay is on the run from a network of spies intent on killing him.

All he has to protect him is his pencil moustache and his stiff upper lip!

4 actors! 100 characters! No time to waste!

Wed 25 - Sat 28 Oct Guildhall Theatre £13.25

Townsend Productions

Fun workshops for princes, princesses and their families from Babbling Vagabonds - the wonderful creators of the Guildhall Theatre Christmas shows, including this year’s Prince Stroppy Pants and the Christmas Caper.

WE ARE THE LIONS, MR. MANAGER!

NOV

by Neil Gore The remarkable story of Jayaben Desai - the inspirational leader of the 1976-78 Grunwick Film Processing Factory Strike.

This half-term, join those funsters for some crafty shenanigans! Help conjure up a gallery of the vilest villains to have ever walked the world and a selection of heroes of the unlikeliest order. Learn how to turn your creations into fab puppets to take part in our parade of baddies and goodies and then, after all that, you get to take them home! Hooray!

Wed 1 Nov, 7:30pm

Mon 23 - Wed 25 Oct Markeaton Park Community Room

Guildhall Theatre £12

Thu 26 - Sat 28 Oct Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms £4.50, 2 for £8, 3 or more £3.50 each. Up to 2 adults free with each child.

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Chameleon Music Marketing

SOMEONE LIKE YOU The Adele Songbook

Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC Adele Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.

Thu 2 Nov, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £20

Featuring Paul Broesmith One man’s funny story about cancer.

Unexpected, quirky and provocative.

Infusing the ‘Cancer Story’ with an urgency and humour which is sometimes salacious and always, above all else, honest and open.

Thu 2 - Sat 4 Nov Guildhall Theatre Clubrooms £13

JAMES ACASTER

JKB Productions

Classic Scrapes Book Tour James Acaster is releasing his first book this year, James Acaster’s Classic Scrapes, which is going to be a collection of self-deprecating anecdotes about scrapes James has got himself into over the years.

Made up of some of the world’s finest musicians, Creeds Cross play their fantastic new arrangements alongside their very own huge songs, together with some jaw dropping dance arrangements performed by the brilliant Maeve McPhillips.

Sat 4 Nov, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £17.25

Fri 3 Nov, 8pm

From vintage Country to Rockabilly, Rock n’ Roll, searing ballads and gentle songs of love and faith, Ring of Fire provides the story of Johnny Cash and the incredible struggles and triumphs of his life.

Guildhall Theatre £22.25

Thu 9 - Sat 11 Nov Guildhall Theatre £10 - £12

Four Blokes Theatre Company

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS

COOL HAND LUKE This iconic rebel casually struts onto the stage straight from Don Pearce’s original novel. Emma Reeve’s formidable adaptation resonates for new generations with its powerful story of individualism, oppression, friendship, punishment and salvation.

Tue 14 - Sat 18 Nov Guildhall Theatre £11.25 - £13.25

With awesome guitar from Milan ‘Carlos’ Webb, as passionate and exciting as Santana himself, and the band’s infectious good-time feel , every track is a fiesta.

Thu 23 Nov, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £19

Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

Fri 24 Nov, 7:30pm Guildhall Theatre £19.50

EARLY BIRD SAVE UP TO £2 PER TICKET Book by 30 Sep

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Kaleidoscope Players

The Stan Tracey Legacy Octet This year would have been Stan Tracey’s 90th birthday and to mark the occasion, his son Clark has assembled The Stan Tracey Legacy Octet, featuring members of his last ensemble.

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Sat 25 Nov, 8pm

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Fri 1 - Sun 3 Dec

A giant of a pantomime full of family fun and frolics, fantastic costumes and stunning sets!

Join Jack and a host of wonderful comedy characters as their lives are transformed by a handful of magic beans!

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MORGAN BRIND as Betty Brioche

CBeebies’ Mr Bloom

BEN FAULKS as Idle Jacques

Second headline star to be revealed

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CLARK TRACEY

Back by popular demand

ASTON DOBSON as Gaston

A tale as old as time gets a brand new twist this Christmas.

In the little french village of Spondon-on-the-Seine Belle is pursued by the handsome but not too bright local heartthrob Gaston (Aston Dobson). She yearns for adventure, but soon gets more than she bargained for when, along with her neighbours Idle Jacques (CBeebies’ Mr Bloom) and his mother Betty Brioche (Morgan Brind), she finds herself trapped inside an enchanted castle by a mysterious beast. Will true love conquer all? Will the curse ever be broken? Will Betty Brioche burn her Baguettes?

Featuring shimmering sets, outrageous costumes, magic, mayhem and monstrous fun, this brand new production promises to be Derby LIVE’s most spectacular panto yet!

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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?

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

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STEPHEN K AMOS

MARTYN JOSEPH

Brexit. Trump. No more Mary Berry on the Great British Bake Off. Things are looking bleak so wouldn’t it be better to just forget all about it for the evening in the company of the ‘effusively charming’ Amos?

A jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice, dubbed The Welsh Springsteen.

Wed 17 Jan, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £18.75

Fri 19 Jan, 8pm Guildhall Theatre £17.50

Join the Scarecrow, Lion and Tin Man as they travel through the weird and wonderful land of Oz, encountering Wet Witches, Flying Monkeys, Poisonous Poppies and a multitude of Munchkins along the way! What could possibly go wrong?

Tue 30 Jan - Sat 3 Feb Guildhall Theatre £13.50 - £17.50

RUSSELL BRAND

Re:Birth Becoming a parent has presented Russell Brand with a number of questions. Join one of comedy’s fiercest talents as he tries to make sense of life having just made a new one.

Thu 19 Apr, 8pm Derby Arena £29.50

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Ball Thu 2 - Sat 4 Nov Creeds Cross Fri 3 Nov Buddy Holly & the Cricketers Fri 24 Nov Beauty & the Beast Tue 5 - Sun 31 Dec Prince Stroppy Pants & the Christmas Caper Thu 7 - Thu 28 Dec The Wizard of Oz Tue 30 Jan - Sat 3 Feb

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Choose from these great LIVEsaver shows: Kenton Cool Fri 22 Sep The Red Room Mon 25 & Tue 26 Sep Bess Thu 28 Sep - Sun 1 Oct Derby Folk Festival Fri 6 - Sun 8 Oct We are the Lions, Mr. Manager! Wed 1 Nov Someone Like You Thu 2 Nov

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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 Bess

Prince Stroppy Pants & the Christmas Caper

BSL Sign Interpreted performance Sun 1 Oct, 2:30pm

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

Beauty and the Beast 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

The Wizard of Oz BSL Sign Interpreted performance Sat 3 Feb, 2pm Audio Described performance Sat 3 Feb, 2pm

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OUT & ABOUT

Events & things to do across the city

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MAY Come along and be part of the 30,000 strong crowd at one of the UK’s biggest outdoor classic concerts, in the stunning natural amphitheatre that is Darley Park. An evening of classic music and fireworks with pieces voted for by you.

Don’t forget your picnic.

Derby Festé 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. derbyfeste.com

Sun 3 Sep, gates from 2pm, concert starts 6pm Darley Park £2.50 in advance, £5 on the day. Under 16s free but require a ticket.

Fri 29 - Sat 30 Sep City Centre FREE but also ticketed headline event at Bass’ Recreation Ground, See page 5 for details.

UNCLE SAM’S GREAT AMERICAN CIRCUS

OKTOBERFEST Wilkommen to the UK’s ultimate Oktoberfest, the most authentic Bavarian celebration this side of the channel!

Showcasing the best in traditional German cuisine and an Oompah band to get you into the swing of things. Expect authentic beer from the most revered and respected brewery in Germany.

Roll up, roll up, back by popular demand, with a brand new action-packed family show.

Featuring contortionists, acrobats, comedy clowns, stunt riders and the wheel of death.

Fri 13 - Sat 14 Oct Market Place From £10 Tickets available from: oktoberfestofficial.com

Wed 4 - Sun 8 Oct Bass Recreation Ground Tickets available from americancircus.co.uk

Eventive Funtime Ltd

OCTOBER HALF-TERM FUN FAIR An array of children’s and family attractions to enjoy.

Fri 20 - Sun 29 Oct, 12noon - late Market Place See on site for prices

OUT OF THE BOX CRAFT FAIR

NOV

Enjoy a great day out with the whole family. Experience the world of handmade crafts – including crochet, cake pops, wood turning, essential oils, jewellery, jams, candles and cookies.

Plus a charity tombola and 3 live choirs.

Sun 12 Nov, 10am-4pm Markeaton Park Craft Village Free

The historic buildings and streets of Derby’s Cathedral Quarter are transformed into a food-craft-arts focused party for one night with dishes from all over the world, handmade crafts, vintage clothes, accessories, arts and much more..

Thu 16 Nov, 5pm-10pm Cathedral Quarter, Derby Free

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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Join a festive parade and enjoy a variety of entertainment on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event around 6pm.

Sat 18 Nov, from 3:30pm Market Place Free Official Radio Station for the Derby Christmas Lights Switch-on

DEC 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 Ice Rink, made of real ice, will be a fabulous festive treat!

Fri 1 Dec - Tue 2 Jan Market Place, Cathedral Quarter £6.50 - £8.50

CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT FAIR The Christmas arts and craft fair returns for 2017. Offering a wide range of products from local traders and small businesses. A perfect place to find that different Christmas gift.

Fri 1 - Sat 23 Dec, 10:30am - 4:30pm Market Place Free entry

Christmas in the park for all of the family with traditional rides and food.

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Craft fair weekend Sat 9 & Sun 10 Music weekend Sat 16 & Sun 17 Workshop weekend

Sat 2 – Sun 3, Sat 9 – Sun 10, Sat 16 – Sun 17 Dec Markeaton Park Free entry, some activities have charges

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JINGLE JOG

Feel the Christmas spirit as you line up with other Santas to support Derby Hospitals Charity. This 5km fun run takes you on a route through the picturesque Markeaton Park and is suitable for everyone. Sign up at derbyhospitalscharity.org.uk

Sun 3 Dec, 10:30am - 1pm Markeaton Park ÂŁ10, or FREE to watch and support

Friends of Markeaton park

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Lots of craft stalls, preserves, Christmas plants and great ideas for Christmas presents.

Sat 2 – Sun 3 Dec, 11am - 3:30pm Markeaton Park Craft Village Free entry, prices on site

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