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Oliver Alvin-Wilson Macbeth
Daniel Poyser Banquo
Josie Morley Lady Macduff/Witch
Livie Dalee Donalbain/Witch
Deborah Pugh First Witch
Cayvan Coates Malcolm
Jo Mousley Lady Macbeth
Colin Hurley Duncan/Porter
Simon Trinder Macduff
Benjamin Wilson Ross
A Derby Theatre, Hull Truck Theatre and Octagon Theatre Bolton production
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Mark Babych
WED 1 – SAT 18 APRIL, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
HELL IS MURKY
In a country ravaged by war and rebellion, a fragile peace has finally broken out across an exhausted and wounded land.
Macbeth, returning from battle, meets three witches bearing a strange and fateful prophecy that begins a chain of bloody and brutal events.
Driven by an insatiable desire to succeed, Macbeth sets out to become King, by any means possible.
As his power-hungry wife sets him off on a murderous course to seize the crown, he is consumed by a great darkness… with violence and tyranny inflicted upon everything and everyone who stands in his way. But will their sanity remain intact, or will they pay the ultimate price for their destructive actions?
Don’t miss this powerful and chilling production of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy, which lays bare the human cost of unchecked ambition.
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Thu 9 Apr, 2.30pm Sat 11 Apr, 2.30pm. Touch Tours start 75 mins before. Thu 9 Apr, 7pm
Wed 15 Apr, 11am
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
After the 7pm performance on Thu 9 Apr. This discussion will be BSL interpreted.
Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director)
Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization.
Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
BOOK AND LYRICS BY HOWARD
ASHMAN
MUSIC BY ALAN MENKEN
BASED ON THE FILM BY ROGER CORMAN, SCREENPLAY BY CHARLES GRIFFITH
Directed by Sarah Brigham
SAT 30 MAY – SAT 20 JUNE, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
A dazzling production of the cult classic, Little Shop of Horrors –the deliciously dark, delightfully tongue-in-cheek musical that’s charmed audiences for over 40 years.
Packed with unforgettable songs including Skid Row (Downtown), Suddenly Seymour, and Feed Me (Git It), this outrageous musical promises killer tunes, unexpected laughs and larger-than-life characters.
With music by Alan Menken (Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast) and book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Little Shop of Horrors is a madcap mash-up of sci-fi, Motown and B-movie horror. Meet Seymour Krelborn, a down-on-his-luck flower shop assistant who stumbles upon a strange and exotic plant with a sinister secret: it thrives on human blood. As the plant’s appetite grows, so does Seymour’s fame and fortune – but at what cost?
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a first-time visitor to Skid Row, don’t miss your chance to experience this riotous theatrical treat at Derby Theatre. All performances of Little Shop of Horrors will include creative captions.
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TICKETS
£32 - £48
16 – 25s: £15.50 (Mon-Thurs)
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SCHOOLS
£20 pp plus one free with every 10 purchased (Mon –Fri performances ONLY)
GROUPS
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PERFORMANCE TIMES
2.30pm, 7.30pm
AGE GUIDANCE 13+
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Contains comic horror violence, mild language, sexual references and mature themes including domestic violence.
Sat 13 Jun, 7.30pm Wed 17 Jun, 2.30pm Sat 13 Jun, 2.30pm Fri 19 Jun, 7.30pm All performances include creative captions. Mon 8 Jun, 7.30pm Thu 11 Jun, 2.30pm
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
After the 7.30pm performance on Fri 19 Jun. This discussion will be BSL interpreted.
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd
The Signalman
By Charles Dickens
Directed
and designed by
Michael Lunney • Adapted by Francis Evelyn
TUE 27 - SAT 31 JANUARY, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line.
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens’ nerve-tingling ghostly masterpiece The Signalman
Can a well-meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self-destruction? Featuring a stunning set and video projections, this is the perfect way to spend a dark autumn or winter’s evening…
Chris Walker is probably best known for his fifteen years playing Rob Hollins in Doctors, as well as regular roles in Merseybeat, Playing the Field, The Bill and Coronation Street.
John Burton is best known for his ongoing portrayal of Sergeant Goodfellow in the hugely successful worldwide series Father Brown, along with regular character of Alan Gordon in Brookside.
“Expect to be shocked in your seat and feel your spine tingle”
Gloucestershire Echo
“Expertly executed... genuinely unnerving and skilfully conveyed”
Daily Post
TICKETS
£27 - £37
FRIENDS £5 off Tue and Wed eve, plus Wed matinee
PERFORMANCE TIMES
2.30pm, 7.30pm
Sat 31 Jan, 2.30pm Touch Tours start 75 mins before Thu 29 Jan, 7.30pm
POST-SHOW DISCUSSION
After the 7.30pm performance on Thu 29 Jan. This discussion will be BSL interpreted.
Chris Walker
John Burton Starring
Thomas Hopkins Craig Haffner & Sherry Wright present the Hope Mill Theatre production
Glorious!
TUE 24 – SAT 28 FEBRUARY, 2026 MAIN HOUSE
Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind…and possibly your eardrums. Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.
Dubbed ‘the worst singer in the world’, Glorious! true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.
Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) Jenkins and Matthew James Morrison (EastEnders) McMoon, in this 20th anniversary production, this hilarious production played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good comedy we’ve been waiting for.
RABBLE Theatre
Glitch
THU 5 – SAT 7 MARCH, 2026 MAIN HOUSE
An inspirational true story, based on the experiences of Pam Stubbs and her colleagues.
Pam Stubbs has been sub-postmistress of Barkham Post Office for over twenty years, respected and loved by the community. But when unexplained discrepancies start appearing in her accounts, Pam soon finds herself at the heart of the biggest miscarriage of justice in English legal history. Glitch has been created with sub-postmistresses and masters affected by the events, key members of the legal process and commissioned by the University of Reading.
“Go and see this piece of theatre. It has a visceral effect that is very, very powerful.”
Nick Wallis, Investigative Journalist.
“Your
production
was amazing. Thank you so much for keeping the story alive.”
Join us at Derby Theatre for a pre-show talk before the performance of Glitch.
Join members of the team from Rabble Theatre and special guests for a fascinating insight into how the Horizon scandal, and the personal experiences of former sub-postmistress Pam Stubbs, were transformed into the powerful stage production, Glitch. This discussion will be BSL interpreted.
Nicholson Green Productions and Colin Ingram Ltd
Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drift
TUE 24 – SAT 28 MARCH, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite Midsomer Murders.
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, longburied secrets and deadly rivalries.
With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. Bringing to life the wit, charm and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight audiences.
Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…
Starring Daniel Casey, from TV’s Midsomer Murders, as Inspector Barnaby.
Blackeyed Theatre in association with Theatre Royal Winchester & South Hill Park
Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
TUE 5 - SAT 9 MAY, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
A thrilling adventure based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a world premiere combining powerful performances, a haunting soundscape and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.
“When you have one of the first brains of Europe up against you, and all the powers of darkness at his back, there are infinite possibilities” London, 1901. As the British Empire wages war in the name of a Queen whose health is failing, a series of mysterious events reveals a crack in the high corridors of power. A crack that threatens to destabilise monarchy, government and Empire. And at its centre, controlling the flow of information and influence, a shadowy figure plans a final deadly move.
Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?
TICKETS
£30 - £34
FRIENDS £5 off Tue & Wed matinee (bands A & B only)
PERFORMANCE TIMES
2.30pm, 7.30pm
AGE GUIDANCE 11+
Photo credit: Asun Olivan
Frankie Goes to Bollywood
TUE 12 – SAT 16 MAY, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
After a smash-hit UK tour, Frankie Goes to Bollywood returns—bigger, bolder, and bursting with Bollywood glamour.
This dazzling musical comedy-drama dives deep into the glitzy, highpressure world of Indian cinema, where dreams are mass-produced, identities are reshaped, and women are expected to smile and play by the script written for them.
At the centre of it all is Frankie, a young British woman with little interest in fame. But her quiet suburban life is turned upside down as she is thrust into a world of dazzling lights, choreographed perfection and media obsession. Frankie must decide: can she become a star without losing who she really is? What must she give up to succeed in a man’s world—and what is she willing to fight for?
With show-stopping choreography, lavish costumes and a cast of unforgettable characters, Frankie Goes to Bollywood is a bold, uplifting story of ambition, transformation, and the power of telling your own story. Featuring original Bollywood songs by hit composer Harry Anand, this is Rifco Theatre Company’s most ambitious production yet—a celebration of love, identity and courage, packed with joy, drama, and spectacular entertainment.
Whether you’re a fan of musicals, Bollywood films, or powerful British stories, this is one night at the theatre you won’t want to miss.
TICKETS
£18 - £48
SCHOOLS
£28
FRIENDS £5 off Tue & Wed eve & Thu matinee (bands A & B only)
Thu 14 May, 7.30pm
Rifco Theatre Company
TICKETS
Standard: £15
Under 26s: £13
PERFORMANCE TIMES
A Battersea Arts Centre & rODIUM Co-Production Tour produced by ARCADE with support from Derby Theatre
Pied Piper SAT
21 – SUN 22 FEBRUARY, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
Pied Piper is a raucous musical re-imagining of a medieval fairytale.
Following the award-winning, five-star smash-hit stage show and BBC film, Frankenstein: How to Make a Monster, the BAC Beatbox Academy returns to the stage with the world premiere hip-hop musical, Pied Piper. It’s the eve of the mayoral election, and the kids of Hamelin aren’t happy. The mayor and owner of the local pie factory has imposed a music ban, and to make matters worse, there’s a serious rat problem. But, there have been whispers of a mysterious rat catcher in town… sometimes he plays a pipe…sometimes a microphone. Can this curious stranger help Hamelin to find its voice once more?
Featuring a hugely talented cast of beatboxers, musicians and special guest performances from the local community, get ready for an electrifying night of vocal wizardry for all the family.
Both performances feature a community cast of pupils from Firs Primary School. This collaboration celebrates over five years of engagement between Derby Theatre and the local primary school situated in Stockbrook, Derby.
2pm, 6pm
AGE GUIDANCE 6+
STARRING:
Alex ‘ABH’ Hackett
Aziza Brown
Celeste Denyer
David Bonnick Jr
Alex Hardie
Catriona Malbaski
Conrad Murray
Jevoughn Greg-Fuller
The Observer
Pilot Theatre - from an original production created and commissioned by Derby Theatre, Pilot Theatre, Belgrade Theatre Coventry, Mercury Theatre Colchester and York Theatre Royal
Noughts and Crosses
By Malorie Blackman
Adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz • Directed by Esther Richardson
TUE 10 – SAT 14 MARCH, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
Following a sell-out run at Derby Theatre in 2019, this gripping Romeo and Juliet story is by acclaimed writer Malorie Blackman, adapted by Sabrina Mahfouz and directed by Esther Richardson.
“Why love, if losing hurts so much?”
Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden.
Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides.
A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger.
Finalist for Best Show for Children and Young People, UK Theatre Awards. Schools workshops and online learning resources are available alongside this production.
The Stage
“A dynamic, powerful, compelling show whatever your age.”
British Theatre Guide
TICKETS
£25; under 26s £17.50; schools £15 plus one FREE with every 10 tickets purchased
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Tue - Fri, 7pm; Wed, 10.30am;
Top Secret Productions in association with Svengali Entertainment
Top Secret –The Magic of Science
SUN 1 MAR, 2026, 2PM
MAIN HOUSE
A thrilling, science-packed magic show for all the family!
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination
Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!!
Top Secret is a fast-moving, colourful, magical science show suitable for the whole family filled with mystery, suspense and lots and lots of mess!
TICKETS £16, under 26s £14
FAMILY TICKETS £54 (2 adults & 2 children)
SCHOOLS £13 plus one FREE with every 10 tickets purchased
PERFORMANCE TIMES 2pm, 4pm & 11am
TICKETS £18, Under 16s £15
FRIENDS £2 off
David Walliams’ There’s a Snake in My School
Pro Tours Theatre
Roshni
THU 5 FEB, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Roshni (from the Persian word meaning light or brilliance) is an intimate crafting of dance and live music, inspired by the stories and experiences of everyday people.
Made up of three distinctive and engaging dance pieces: The Call, The Light and The Wave, Roshni explores the highs and lows of life today and gives us hope for the future.
The audience are taken on an emotional journey, through wordless storytelling, percussive dance and warm, humorous and upbeat audience interaction. You’ll be amazed at the different landscapes our musicians can create through an incredible spectrum of global music styles.
Just as improvisation is the heartbeat of jazz, improvisation is considered a core part of a solo Kathak dance performance –consequently no performance of Roshni is ever the same! It is the perfect first introduction to those who have never experienced South Asian dance and something quite different for connoisseurs.
Roshni is deeply moving, wonderfully uplifting and gloriously entertaining. Funded by Arts Council England. Join us for a Roshni curtain raise choreographed by Sonia Sabri and co-created with local community members before the show.
TICKETS £17, Under 26s £15
PERFORMANCE TIMES 7pm
TICKETS £15
FRIENDS £2 off
LEAR’S SHADOW
SUN 12 APR, 2026
STUDIO
“It’s Shakespeare, Jim, but not as we know it”
Featuring Colin Hurley who is performing in the Derby Theatre production of Macbeth in the same week! A man in a dressing gown shuffles in, carrying a box. From the box, he pulls the objects, people, quarrels, wrongs, jokes, mistakes, laughter and regrets that add up to a life.
Over the next seventy minutes he re-treads the path that brought him here, to This Great Stage of Fools: the loss of his daughters, the loss of his knights, the loss of his fool, the loss of his wits… oh, and the storm. Don’t forget the storm. When The Rain Came. Using only Shakespeare’s words (reordered, repurposed, and often repeated) Lear’s Shadow is a mischievous, engaging reflection on Shakespeare’s great domestic tragedy.
Colin Hurley presents
Pulman and Stilgoe –Hooray
for Hollywood
FRI 6 FEBRUARY, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Some of the best-loved songs of our movie-musical lives. Oz to Wicked
The Hollywood musical feels like it’s been with us forever. Starting with the Jazz Singer in 1927, almost 100 years later audiences are still flocking to the box-office to watch the big screen come alive with singing, dancing, comedy and romance.
Liza Pulman and Joe Stilgoe’s combined love and exhaustive movie knowledge is on technicolour display here as they bring some of these great movie-musical songs to life on the stage.
No big screen, only big talents, great harmonies and lots of music and laughter. So, bring your popcorn as they bring you the magic of the movie musicals.
An Evening with Toyah: Songs and Stories
SUN 19 APRIL, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Toyah Willcox is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career.
A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star – Toyah Willcox has worn many hats during a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years.
Her role in Quadrophenia made her a household name and soon after she gate-crashed the charts with It’s A Mystery, I Want
To Be Free, and Thunder In The Mountains, as the album, Anthem, earned a gold disc, and BRIT Award Best Female as well as a BRIT Nomination for British Breakthrough Act.
Acting, presenting, performing, headlining tours, and releasing 23 studio albums continued her unique story and now it’s time to reflect.
Fane Productions
TICKETS
£31
FRIENDS £2 off
VIP MEET & GREET £82
VIP PREMIUM SEATING & GOODY BAG £52
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Meet & Greet (5.45pm) & Show (7.30pm)
Adam Frost
TUE 21 APRIL, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Award-winning British garden designer and BBC Gardeners’ presenter Adam Frost is stepping out of the garden and back on tour!
In his most personal show yet, Adam reflects on the plants and people that have shaped his life, the music that’s inspired him, and why he happily calls himself an “old romantic fool.” With honesty and humour, he’ll share untold stories from a life spent in gardens around the world—from designing in Japan during a monsoon to meeting lifelong heroes.
Back home, Adam explores how gardening grounds his sense of family, wellbeing and recovery. After confronting the emotional toll of the pandemic and a life-changing move in 2021, he rediscovered the power of nature to heal and inspire.
Platypus Rights Ltd
Pam Ayres –Doggedly Onward
WED 22 APR, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Pam Ayres has spent a lifetime providing hilarious insights into the delights and tribulations of everyday life.
Pam has now gathered her poetry into her latest book, Doggedly Onward – A Life in Poems, 1970s-2020s, tracing the course of her life. Recent TV appearances include two series of The Cotswolds for Channel 5, This Morning, Alan Titchmarsh, Countdown and Would I Lie To You?
“We love her because she makes us laugh, but above all because we know she is genuine.” (The Oldie Magazine)
TICKETS
£36
VIP MEET & GREET
£87
VIP PREMIUM SEATING & GOODY BAG
£52
TICKETS £32
FRIENDS £2 off
A Way With Media
Craig Revel Horwood: Revelations Songs Boys Don’t Sing
SUN 21 JUN, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Expect a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour. Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing the Glitter Ball.
After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and bestselling author. Craig is also a remarkable singer, and following the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’s on the road with an evening of music, dance, drama, and song.
And, yes, there’ll be tales from the Strictly Come Dancing
The Comedy Store
SUN 1 FEB, SUN 18 OCT & SUN 13 DEC, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
We bring you “The best in stand-up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
AGE GUIDANCE 16+
TICKETS £19.50
FRIENDS £2 off
PERFORMANCE TIMES
7.30pm
AGE GUIDANCE 16+
Live Nation in association with Sophie Chapman Talent
Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 –There’s No Bloke Without Fire
WED 18 FEB, 2026, 8PM
MAIN HOUSE
Comedian, author, podcaster and radio host Geoff Norcott returns with his latest tour -and his first under a Labour government - so there’s plenty to get off his chest.
Ever the political maverick, Geoff takes aim at Britain’s new “big beasts”, from Starmer to Rachel Reeves (while being surprisingly upbeat about Angela Rayner as PM). But it’s not just politics getting a roasting. As global tides shift, Geoff finds himself caught between tribes — baffled by former allies who’ve flipped on free speech and bemused by Brexiteers who now fancy becoming Trump’s 51st state.
In Basic Bloke 2, Geoff goes beyond his original show, exploring modern masculinity with his trademark honesty and wit. He’s been part of the male mental health conversation — but wonders what happens when “checking in” just means sharing dodgy memes.
Moore Entertainment Ltd presents
Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now
WED 8 JUL, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes?
Alfie has encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is.
TICKETS
£28
VIP MEET & GREET £52
(includes Meet & Greet photo opportunity and premium front rows seating)
PERFORMANCE TIMES 8pm
TICKETS £23
AGE GUIDANCE 14+
PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.30pm
Bound & Gagged Comedy presents
Ginger Johnson: Show Pony
THU 25 FEB, 2027
MAIN HOUSE
You’ve seen her in the Masterchef on the Drag Race runway… Now it’s time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely off the reins.
Following the explosive success of her smash hit 2024 tour ‘Ginger Johnson Blows Off!’, the nation’s silliest sausage is back on the road with her brand new live spectacular: Promising high camp, low morals, and double helpings of her trademark ridiculousness, Show Pony is a barnstorming night of whip-smart comedy and top-tier talent that proves why Ginger is one of Britain’s most beloved queens.
National Theatre presents
Connections Festival 2026
FRI 24 - SUN 26 APR, 2026
A nationwide youth theatre festival for 13-19 year olds, bringing together the UK’s best new writing, giving local young people the chance to perform on a professional stage.
Derby Theatre Youth Theatre
(Ages 8-25)
APRIL TO JULY 2026
Get ready for a vibrant celebration of young, emerging talent. Between April and July 2026, our Youth Theatre groups will light up our stages with bold, imaginative productions that showcase fresh voices and extraordinary creativity. Come and experience exciting new work brought to life with energy, heart and fearless ambition - where you can experience inspiring performances from our next generation of artists.
Departure Lounge 2026
THU 2 –SAT 4 JULY, 2026
Join us for In Good Company and Derby Theatre’s Departure Lounge Festival, Derby’s Fringe Theatre Festival. You can expect the freshest theatre shows from both the Midlands and beyond, all the weird and the wonderful, all in one festival pass. Come to workshops, talks, networking events, and much more.
This year we’re exploring Unity & Community, how theatre connects and creates community both in the work we make and the way we make it.
Tiptoe School of Performing Arts presents Opposites
Attract
SAT 24 – SUN 25 JAN, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
Tiptoe School of Performing Arts proudly presents Opposites Attract
Tiptoe are proud to present their 36th annual show with over 150 local performers. We showcase all styles of theatre in an exciting extravaganza. This year our theme is opposites attract.
Our show incorporates exciting music choices with a little something for everyone. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at the theatre soon!
TICKETS
£22-£32, under 26s £22
FRIENDS £5 off (Bands A & B)
AGE GUIDANCE 18+
PERFORMANCE TIMES
7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm
TICKETS
£18, under 26s & Over 65 £16
Honey Cabaret presents
Cirque du Soirée
SAT 7 FEB, 2026 , 8PM
MAIN HOUSE
A high quality cabaret show featuring spectacular national and international performers of circus, comedy, burlesque, magic and song. Prepare to be dazzled and titillated with glitz, glamour and hilarity at one of the best nights out you’ll ever have!
Hosted by the fabulous Mister Meredith bringing song, burlesque and comedy to the proceedings. Stunning fire and aerial circus , burlesque at it’s very The Oberons, and our
Derby East Scouts and Guides presents
Flying High Gang Show
WED 11 – SAT 14 FEB, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
Performed by Scout and Girlguiding members, Flying High features well known songs, dance and comedy. Since 1968, Scout and Girlguiding members have been entertaining Derby audiences in the Flying High Gang Show.
Suitable for all ages, the show features well known songs, dance and comedy. Great music, stunning colour, energy and enthusiasm ensure a great time will be had by all!
Five times winner of the Derby Amateur Theatre Eagle Award for Outstanding Achievement. Get your tickets now!
PERFORMANCE TIMES
7.15pm, 1.30pm and 6pm
TICKETS
£18, over 60s & under 16s £16
Group Offer: £18, plus 1 free with every 10 purchased
Derby Yamaha Music School presents #1 Night Only
SUN 8 MAR, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
A musical evening of One-Hit-Wonders & Wonderful No.1’s
Have you got what it takes to be number 1?
The pupils of Derby Yamaha Music School invite you to an exciting evening celebrating unforgettable onehit-wonders and timeless number-one hits.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
2:15pm & 6:15pm
TICKETS
£18.50 Kristian Thomas Company presents
PERFORMANCE TIMES
2pm, 6.45pm
TICKETS
£16, under 16s £8
Hannah Hand Dance Company presents
Magical Musicals
SUN 22 MAR, 2026
MAIN HOUSE
A dazzling dance showcase celebrating some of the best-loved musical hits!
Young performers from Hannah Hand Dance Company take to the Derby Theatre stage with an exciting mix of Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Acro, Commercial and Musical Theatre.
A joyful, high-energy production for the whole family.
Book now for an evening of magical musical entertainment!
Strictly Kristian Thomas Company
SAT 25 APR, 2026, 7.30PM
MAIN HOUSE
Strictly Kristian Thomas Company is a one-night-only special event in aid of the LSMT Charity, bringing together the thrill of live competition with the power of musical theatre—all while celebrating 10 incredible years of Kristian Thomas Company. Expect stunning choreography, show-stopping vocals, and a celebration of talent, passion, and community spirit, all for a great cause. Don’t miss this milestone event—book your tickets now and be part of the celebration!
Study and work alongside theatre professionals on real shows in the heart of a producing theatre. Derby Theatre, owned by the University of Derby, is the first ever Learning Theatre of its kind and is recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a unique model for real-life learning.
We offer a range of undergraduate and masters courses for anyone interested in a career within the arts and theatre.
MA Applied Theatre and Education
Develop your skills and confidence as a classroom educator, workshop facilitator, Youth Theatre director, community artist using theatre and drama to contribute to social change, working in areas such as schools, prisons, communities and the care system.
You’ll work and study alongside theatre professionals and specialist academics at Derby Theatre for an inspirational learning experience.
BA (Hons)Theatre Arts
Derby Theatre will be your ‘home’,offering you valuable industry experience and contacts. This course is unique; no other university level course is housed in a professional producing theatre. You will be at the centre of this professional environment, developing skills in acting, devising and directing for your career as a professional theatre artist.
For more information visit: derby.ac.uk/theatre
This is a story for our times told with compassion and humour delivered by University of Derby second year Theatre Arts students.
The Real Estate by Freddie Machin
FRI 8 - SAT 9 MAY
STUDIO
Who do our homes really belong to, and who gets to tell our stories?
A tower block in central London is bought by private developers. Their plan is to raise rents, forcing the current tenants out.
But the residents won’t give up their homes that easily. Recruiting the help of a film crew already shooting on the estate, they take on big business – and come face to face with their history in the process.
TICKETS
£10, under 26s £8, University of Derby students £5
PERFORMANCE TIMES 8pm
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books.
The Light Burns Blue by Silva Semerciyan
FRI 22 MAY & SAT 23 MAY
MAIN HOUSE
WW1, 1917. While death and destruction ravages the world, 17 year old Elsie Wright borrows her father’s camera, and with her cousin Francis, captures images of the fairies in the beck at the bottom of their garden. Unprepared for the global frenzy that follows at girls become media sensations. While a young reporter sets out to uncover Elsie as a fraud, the real question remains... what power does an image hold? Based on the true story of the Cottingley fairies, The Light Burns Blue asks us to reflect on the ethical dilemmas of truth and lies, and the whether we can believe all that we see, and to
TICKETS
£10, under 26s £8, University of Derby students £5
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Fri 22 May, 7.30pm; Sat 23 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Get Involved with Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre is a ‘learning theatre’.
We’re known for developing artists, training University of Derby students and empowering our communities, and we’re excited to take everyone on a journey of discovery.
We have opportunities for children and young people, schools, artists, students, Cultural Ambassadors and EVERYONE to Get Involved. We offer Youth Theatre, Careers Days, CANVAS Future Creatives Programme, Plus One, artist development, Dementia Carers’ Café, Theatre Unwrapped, workshops for all ages, ambassador groups, training programmes and community events plus much more.
Matinee Meet-Ups
Are you a fan of matinees and looking to connect with like-minded individuals to enhance your theatre experience? Perhaps you're curious about what goes on behind the scenes, or eager to engage in creative activities before the show begins. Matinee Meet-Ups is your opportunity to delve deeper into the world of theatre and build connections within your community.
£3 per meet-up session (plus the cost of your show ticket for that day)
See separate brochure pages for dates
Bloom. Photo: Miranda Spencer-Pearson
Accessible Performances
Everyone is welcome at Derby Theatre, and we want all audience members to feel as comfortable as possible. Accessible performances and services as follows:
BSL Interpreted and BSL Integrated Performances
We offer BSL interpretation for all Made in Derby shows and selected tours, often by TheatreSign. Some performances are BSL integrated, where signing performers appear on stage in costume, fully woven into the action for a richer, more inclusive experience.
Captioned Performances
Spoken dialogue is displayed as text on a screen during selected performances, including all Made in Derby main house shows. Some productions also use The Difference Engine, which streams captions to your smartphone or tablet.
Audio Described Performances
Live verbal commentary is provided through headsets, describing visual elements during natural pauses in dialogue. Available for all Made in Derby and some touring productions.
Touch Tours (included in the ticket price) are offered 75 minutes before these performances, giving blind and visually impaired patrons a chance to explore the set, costumes, and props.
Relaxed Performances
These performances offer a more informal and supportive environment, ideal for anyone who finds traditional theatre settings challenging. Adjustments may include softer lighting and sound, a relaxed approach to audience movement and noise and access to a chill-out space throughout the performance.
Dementia-Friendly Performances
These offer a supportive environment for people living with dementia and their companions. There’s a relaxed attitude to movement and noise, low house lighting, a quiet space available throughout and staff on hand trained as Dementia Friends.
Find Out More…
For more details about Access at Derby Theatre, including all of the above, wheelchair access, familiarity visits, access to toilets, assistance dogs, visual journeys, access tables, large print brochures and more…
JANUARY 2026
Sat 24 Jan Opposites Attract 7.30pm
Sun 25 Jan Opposites Attract 1.30pm, 6.30pm
Tue 27 Jan The Signalman 7.30pm
Wed 28 Jan The Signalman 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Thu 29 Jan The Signalman 7.30pm
Fri 30 Jan The Signalman 7.30pm
Sat 31 Jan The Signalman 2.30pm 7.30pm
FEBRUARY 2026
Sun 1 Feb The Comedy Store 7.30pm
Thu 5 Feb Roshni 7.30pm
Fri 6 Feb Pulman and Stilgo 7.30pm
Sat 7 Feb Cirque du Soirée 8pm
Wed 11 Feb Flying Gang Show 7.15pm
Thu 12 Feb Flying Gang Show 7.15pm
Fri 13 Feb Flying Gang Show 7.15pm
Sat 14 Feb Flying Gang Show 1.30pm, 6pm
Wed 18 Feb Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2 8pm
Sat 21 Feb Pied Piper 6pm
Sun 22 Feb Pied Piper 2pm
Tue 24 Feb Glorious 7.30pm
Wed 25 Feb Glorious 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Thu 26 Feb Glorious 7.30pm
Fri 27 Feb Glorious 7.30pm
Sat 28 Feb Glorious 2.30pm, 7.30pm
MARCH 2026
Sun 1 Mar Top Secret Magic of Science 2pm
Tue 3 Mar Chris McCausland 8pm
Thu 5 Mar Glitch 7.30pm
Fri 6 Mar Glitch 7.30pm
Sat 7 Mar Glitch 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Sun 8 Mar #1 Night Only 2pm, 6.45pm
Tue 10 Mar Noughts & Crosses 7pm
Wed 11 Mar Noughts & Crosses 10.30am 7pm
Thu 12 Mar Noughts & Crosses 2pm, 7pm
Fri 13 Mar Noughts & Crosses 7pm
Sat 14 Mar Noughts & Crosses 2pm
Thu 19 Mar There’s a Snake in my School 2pm, 4pm
Fri 20 Mar There’s a Snake in my School 11am, 4pm
Tue 24 Mar Midsomer Murders 7.30pm
Wed 25 Mar Midsomer Murders 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Thu 26 Mar Midsomer Murders 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Fri 27 Mar Midsomer Murders 7.30pm
Sat 28 Mar Midsomer Murders 2.30pm, 7.30pm
APRIL
2026
Wed 1 Apr Macbeth 7pm
Thu 2 Apr Macbeth 7pm
Fri 3 Apr Macbeth 7.30pm
Sat 4 Apr Macbeth 7.30pm
Tue 7 Apr Macbeth 7pm
Wed 8 Apr Macbeth 2.30pm, 7pm
Thu 9 Apr Macbeth 2.30pm 7pm
Fri 10 Apr Macbeth 7.30pm
Sat 11 Apr Macbeth 2.30pm 7.30pm
Sun 12 Apr Lear’s Shadow 7pm
Mon 13 Apr Macbeth 7pm
Tue 14 Apr Macbeth 10.15am 6pm
Wed 15 Apr Macbeth 11am 7pm
Thu 16 Apr Macbeth 10.15am 6pm
Fri 17 Apr Macbeth 10:15am
Sat 18 Apr Macbeth 7.30pm
Sun 19 Apr An Evening with Toyah 7.30pm
Tue 21 Apr Adam Frost 7.30pm
Wed 22 Apr Pam Ayres 7.30pm
Sat 25 Apr Strictly Kristian Thomas Company 7.30pm
MAY 2026
Tue 5 May Sherlock Holmes 7.30pm
Wed 6 May Sherlock Holmes 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Thu 7 May Sherlock Holmes 7.30pm
Fri 8 May Sherlock Holmes 7.30pm
Sat 9 May Sherlock Holmes 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Tue 12 May Frankie Goes to Bollywood 7.30pm
Wed 13 May Frankie Goes to Bollywood 7.30pm
Thu 14 May Frankie Goes to Bollywood 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Fri 15 May Frankie Goes to Bollywood 7.30pm
Sat 16 May Frankie Goes to Bollywood 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Sat 30 May Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
JUNE 2026
Mon 1 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Tue 2 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Thu 4 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Fri 5 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Sat 6 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm, 7.30pm
Mon 8 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Tue 9 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Wed 10 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Thu 11 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm 7.30pm
Fri 12 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Sat 13 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm 7.30pm
Tue 16 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Wed 17 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm 7.30pm
Thu 18 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm 7.30pm
Fri 19 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 7.30pm
Sat 20 Jun Little Shop of Horrors 2.30pm 7.30pm
Sun 21 Jun Craig Revel Horwood 7.30pm
JULY 2026
Wed 8 Jul Alfie Moore: Acopalypse Now 7.30pm
Please be aware that touch tours will be held 75 minutes before the start of the Audio Described performance.
We would like to thank the following organisations for their generous support:
