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The UK's leading professional producing and learning theatre. Great shows made in Derby, with a focus on our community, developing talent and learning.
Derby UK
Joined November 2010
Meet George & Lennie! 👋. Get to know @liamthomasking (George) and @WiliamYoung2 (Lennie) as they prepare to bring Steinbeck’s iconic characters to life in #DerbyTheatre's co-production of #OfMiceAndMen!. Discover the emotional depth of this timeless story, their favourite
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STARTING MONDAY: #SummerClubCreative. Free creative & physical activities for young people in years 4-9. Available for families on lower incomes or in receipt of free school meals. For more info please email @SamRushton123 on S.Rushton2@derby.ac.uk. Supported by @MarcusRashford
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NEWS: Derby Theatre is thrilled to be one of the two venues selected to receive the three year @ace_national @TNLUK funding to become a #ProducingHub. We will create new work with audiences and communities at its heart, working closely with partners from the city and beyond.
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We are delighted to announce we will remain in the #NPO and we have received an additional 295,000 a year. #acefunding.
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We have some news. Derby Theatre will officially be re-opening for Christmas! 🎭🎉. We regret to announce that #Aladdin will be postponed until Xmas 2021 but we're thrilled to confirm that we'll present a socially distanced Xmas show in its place. #TheLittleMermaid #CurtainUp.
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#DerbyTheatre is thrilled to share that we've been awarded a £10 million grant from @luhc! This funding will pave the way for a major project to enhance our beloved venue, including a new Studio theatre & improved learning spaces. Full announcement here:
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Derby Theatre is thrilled to be one of the arts organisations to have received vital funding from the #CultureRecoveryFund today. We're #HereForCulture thanks to @DCMS @hmtreasury @ace_national @ASollowayUK. Read full statement:
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We're thrilled that our Artistic Director & CEO, @SarahBrigham has once again been acknowledged in #TheStage100 list, in recognition of her leadership, our impact on the community, produced work, BSL integrated shows, #DerbyCAN & #Reimagine. Read more:
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We are delighted to announce we have received funding today via the Government’s #CultureRecoveryFund. This vital support will mean we are here for our audiences, community and artists as soon as it is safe to return. #HereForCulture @ace_national @DCMS @ace_midlands @DCMSArts.
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Huge congrats to our artistic director @SarahBrigham for making The Stage 100 2018: @TheStage
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We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded with a 'highly commended' award in the Regional Theatre of the Year category as part of #TheStageAwards @TheStage. "Derby's not just a theatre. it's a marvel". A huge, heartfelt thank you to all for your ongoing support!.
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(1/2). We are thrilled to announce that we will remain as part of Art Council England’s National Portfolio and receive vital funding over the next three years to support all strands of our work. 🙏. Read the full article here: #LetsCreate
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Absolutely thrilled to win the Excellence in Arts Education Award at the #UKTAwards. A big thank you to @uk_theatre and our amazing staff team who help to deliver our unique #LearningTheatre model. And well done to nominees @OldhamColiseum @RegandVic for your great work!.
The @DerbyTheatre team are very proud and emotional after winning the Award for Excellence in Arts Education #UKTAwards
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Congratulations to our brilliant Artistic Director & CEO @SarahBrigham for making #TheStage100 for the third consecutive year, moving up 9 places to 61. Fantastic news to start off 2020! @TheStage.
Find out who is included in #TheStage100 2020 (61-70), including Derby Theatre’s Sarah Brigham, architect Steve Tompkins, Equity’s Maureen Beattie, English National Opera’s Stuart Murphy, Graeae’s Jenny Sealey and more. Read more:
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BIG NEWS!📣. @AnansiTheatre, @bteamtheatre, @princecolin, @ChatterFaz, @FrontDrTheatre, Ghostlight Theatre Collective, @HubbubTheatre, @LaPellesFactory, @DancingPhoenix & @veryrareSimon are now official Associate Companies/Artists of Derby Theatre!.
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🎉 WE WON! 🎉. A huge well done to @PlusOneDerby, all its creative and talented participants, partners and the #DerbyTheatre team for winning Digital Project of the Year with #Odyssey! 👏 🏆. #TheStageAwards.
Congratulations to @derbytheatre for The Odyssey!. Winner of Digital Project of the Year at #TheStageAwards in association with @TysersEnt
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Today, we are proud to launch 'The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre' with @CurveLeicester & @NottmPlayhouse, in memory of our dear colleague & friend. By supporting this appeal you will be giving someone a helping hand to break into the industry across all three venues.
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Derby Theatre would like to congratulate @shaunmc1986 for his min-show stand in for the role of Micky in #BloodBrothers this afternoon due to cast illness. We’d also like to thank audiences for being understanding, the show must go on!.
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Today, we're also pleased to announce that our appointments to the #FreelanceTaskForce will be a job share between Caroline Parker MBE @sparkycaro and Omar Khan @thebreadbinman. Read our full joint statement with @IngoodcoEM @CurveLeicester @NottmPlayhouse @RoyalDerngate 👇.
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CALL OUT: @DerbyTheatre & @NottmPlayhouse to hold #OpenAuditions for #Deaf & #disabled professional performers (age 18+) born, raised or currently living in the East or West #Midlands. Date: Thu 5 Dec 2019 at Derby Theatre.Find out more & apply by 8 Nov 👇 #casting #castingcall.
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CASTING CALL: This autumn, @DerbyTheatre & @HullTruck are co-producing #LordOfTheFlies, directed by @SarahBrigham. We are looking for a culturally diverse, mixed gendered, Disabled, non-disabled, Deaf and hearing cast for the play by William Golding, adapted by Nigel Williams.
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CALL OUT📣 We're looking for a #ProfessionalWriter to adapt #HomeGirl by #AlexWheatle for performance, in collaboration with young theatre makers aged 16-25. Read for the brief, how to apply, timeline and fee👇 Deadline: Mon 6 July. #WritingCommission #Playwrights @brixtonbard.
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CASTING🏴☠️ Welcome the new crew of #TreasureIsland👉 Garry Robson @janejanes, @CharlieAyersx @BeckyCBarry, Kai Bools, @ErinSiobhanH @NadeemRules1 @OraineJohnson @RaffieJulien, Jim Kitson, @_RachaelMerry @AprilNJHudson @alex_nowak @DominicRye @roberttook
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🚨 CASTING NEWS! 🚨. #DerbyTheatre is thrilled to announce the cast and creative team for our big Easter production of #RobinHood and The Major Oak! 🍎 🏹. Read the full cast and creative team announcement below:
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ANNOUNCEMENT - @DerbyTheatre and @HullTruck are thrilled to announce that this autumn they will co-produce William Golding’s #LordoftheFlies. This contemporary retelling examines the terrifying path to humanity's self-destruction. Tickets now on sale from ONLY £10⬇️.
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BIG NEWS! 📣. #DerbyTheatre is delighted to announce that we’ve been awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status in recognition of our work and relationships with sanctuary seekers!. Read more: #community #Togetherwithrefugees #awards @CityofSanctuary @DerbyCoS
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NEWS: @IngoodcoEM Producer to become Executive Director for @WartsandAllCo. We're thrilled for our In Good Company Producer @ando3_ who is joining the fantastic Warts and All Theatre in May 2021 and we wish him the best of luck in his new role!. (1/2).
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We are absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for the Regional Theatre of the Year Award as part of @TheStage #TheStageAwards 2020. A huge thank you to everyone who nominated us and congratulations to fellow nominees @lyceumtheatre and @crucibletheatre.
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OPEN CALL📣 Apply now for the #DerbyCAN Co-Creation #ArtistTraining Programme. Includes £225 bursary. 💸 The 12 successful participants will have the opportunity to pitch for a £10,000 Commission!. Deadline for applications✍️ Fri 3 July, 12pm. Read how to apply👇.
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Congratulations to our brilliant Artistic Director and CEO @SarahBrigham for making #TheStage100 again this year. A great start to 2019!
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We're delighted to announce actor @rhiannon1may, from BBC's #SilentWitness, as the title role in #AliceInWonderland this summer! 🐇. Read more: Don't miss this wonderful, accessible production from 22 June to 6 July🎟️ -
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More fantastic news to kick off 2021!. Congrats to our Artistic Director & CEO @SarahBrigham for being recognised as part of #TheStage100 - 'serving local communities and the nation' list. A big thanks to you and all our team, who worked so hard to make this vital work happen.
Recognised for serving their local communities in #TheStage100 includes Arts workers in the NHS, ENO’s Sarah Bowern, Derby Theatre’s Sarah Brigham, Green Shoes Arts' Nikki Watson and the teams at Slung Low, Theatr Clwyd, Kiln Theatre and more.
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Following today’s announcement that Derby will enter #Tier3 restrictions, we are digesting the impact, and will have a full update for you shortly. Thank you for your support and patience during this time.
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📣It's time to celebrate the easing out of lockdown in Derby!🎉. Derby Theatre & #DerbyCAN partners are thrilled to announce #DerbyRises🙌. A radical combination of newly commissioned artistic pieces, community-based workshops AND an evening of entertainment. Read more👇.
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All together now! One last time. "Tomorrow looks good from here!" 👏🎶. Thank you to all our amazing audiences who came to see #OneManTwoGuvnors - we hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed making it! 😀 #finalshow
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📢NEWS📢: We're thrilled to announce that Nur Khairiyah (@nkhai1987) will soon join team @IngoodcoEM as interim freelance Creative Producer. Khai said: “I’m so excited and I'm looking forward to working with a company that emphasises learning, nurturing and nourishing creatives".
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CASTING NEWS: @BethHintonLever to lead cast of #TreasureIsland as Long John Silver. The company includes: @BonnieBaddoo, @BeckyCBarry, @Paul_Br0wn, @earlofbuck, TJ Holmes, @ErinSiobhanH, @OraineJohnson, #JimKitson, @alex_nowak & #RobertTook. Read more. .
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We are thrilled to announce that we will co-produce and present The Great Gatsby directed by @SarahBrigham with @PITLOCHRYft in 2025! We will go on sale with the show in October, so watch this space for more details.
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A message from our CEO & Artistic Director @SarahBrigham following the news that Derby Theatre has been successful in receiving a grant of £365,645 from the #CultureRecoveryFund. Read #HereForCulture statement: @DCMS @hmtreasury @ace_national @ASollowayUK
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Following a recent call-out, we are pleased to announce the first recipient of our digital commissions for the autumn. Emily Holyoake @princecolin is creating Snake Oil, an audio play with integrated audio description, exploring the radicalising effects of the wellness industry.
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We are thrilled to announced that @DerbyTheatre and @DerbyUni has been shortlisted for a @guardian University Award 2020 in the category of Social and Community Impact!. This is in recognition of our work through #ThisIsDerby. Find out more:
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay from all of us @DerbyTheatre. Big shout out to our Artistic Director & CEO @SarahBrigham and ALL our #LeadingLadies on AND off the stage! 💪⭐️🎭
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#OpenAuditions: Call Out for Midlands Based Professional Performers: We're looking to get to know locally based #actors for future projects. Please share! #casting #callout #auditions. Closing Date: Mon 3 Sep.Audition Date: Sat 15 Sep at Derby Theatre
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Following this post, today our channels of communication will be silent, as we stand in solidarity with our Black communities following the recent events in America. #BlackLivesMatter #TheShowMustBePaused #BlackOutTuesday
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Announcing Christmas 2021: #TreasureIsland - the ship sails again!🏝️☠🦜. After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, we're delighted to bring our pirate-filled production back to @DerbyTheatre. All shows have fully integrated #BSL and #Captioning. 🎟️On sale 12pm on Fri 29 Jan.
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Here they are! Our Artistic Director and CEO @SarahBrigham, Executive Director Jenny, Creative Learning Director Caroline and Senior Producer @MrStuartJAllen have arrived at the #UKTAwards to represent team @DerbyTheatre!
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NEWS📢: We are thrilled to announce that in 2021 we'll be working with @NathanPowell141 and @saraarain on a new adaptation of Alex Wheatle's (@brixtonbard) #HomeGirl!🎉. Co-created with our Plus One scheme, young people and Reimagine partners, more details will be released soon.
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We are proud to have signed up to the #TransCasting Statement. We will always cast trans people in trans roles & will never endorse a production that casts a cis person in a trans role. Join us in making a small commitment to a big change. Read more:
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All the team here at @DerbyTheatre and @PlusOneDerby would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who kindly donated during the run of our two 2019 Christmas shows. The RECORD-BREAKING total is in! Watch below to find out how much we raised for #PlusOne!.
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A huge welcome to students on their first day studying for an MA in Applied Theatre and Education, a NEW course for 2020. We hope you have a fantastic year of learning and look forward to seeing what exciting work you produce! . #LearningTheatre @DerbyUni #AppliedTheatre
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Electric atmosphere and rapturous applause from a packed audience at the #NoughtsAndCrosses press night this evening! 👏 👏 #OandX @pilot_theatre
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CASTING NEWS: we're thrilled to announce the stellar cast for our co-production of Richard Bean’s hilarious farce, #OneManTwoGuvnors, this autumn. Starring @davidoreilly25 as Francis and David Cardy as Charlie. Read more: @QueensTheatreH
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A BSL Interpreted message from our Chief Exec & Artistic Director, @SarahBrigham regarding the cancellation of #TreasureIsland. For more information visit: As Sarah says "we hope the pirate ship can sail into Derby soon." #covid19UK
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We've had a makeover! Thank you to @_scene_change_ @MelhuishImogen @Georgiecwdesign for taking action and keeping theatre visible. #SceneChange #MissingLiveTheatre #SaveTheArts
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Ahoy me hearties! Our NEW trailer for #TreasureIsland is here!. Batten down the hatches and book now for the truly wonderful Treasure Island, a pirate-filled production perfect for the whole family. All performances will have fully integrated #BSL and #Captioning.
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📣We're thrilled to partner with @painesplough & UK theatres to launch #ComeToWhereIAm. A new series of #AudioPlays by local writers to be read by @bradders_david @juliehes @lisahammondwhop @sallydynevor & more. Available online 24 June & for some over the phone! #TheatreAtHome.
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Today our staff delivered food parcels to @PlusOneDerby young people living in care and care leavers.
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⚽️“Wonderful. The personal stories, the history and what it means to people was just awesome. Loved it.” 🐏. #DTExtraTime is now showing until 17 Oct only. Find out how audiences are reacting. “Something for everybody, whatever generation of @dcfcofficial fan you are” @JMThras
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Today we gave a massive @DerbyTheatre welcome to the cast of #DTTheWindintheWillows as they start the first day of rehearsals🐸🦡. After looking at the set design by #NettieScriven and a read-through including hearing songs by #IvanStott, the cast are now off to begin rehearsals.
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Attention Detectives! Don't miss @mustbejp discussing #TheCaseOfTheFrightenedLady on @BBCDerby at 3pm today!🕵️♂️
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A HUGE thank you to @TillyMaeMill & @TheKatPearson. Since the opening of #TheEmperorNewClothes, they both stepped in with 24 hours’ notice, with no hesitation, to ensure the show could open to our wonderful audiences last weekend. A massive thank you! 👏 🙏
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📣Call Outs for #Writers ✍️ DT is delighted to be offering 3 new #TheatreCommissions! . 1) Digital work with #IntegratedBSL.2) Digital audio work.3) New adaptation of #RobinHood for families, with Integrated #BSL. The deadline to apply for any opportunity is midday on 15 May. 1/3.
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🚨 CALL OUT - #STORM23 🚨. Caroline Parker & #DerbyTheatre are looking for 8 Deaf professional artists who identify as mid-career to take part in #Storm23! . A 2-day paid residency from 28 - 29 January 2023. How to Apply! - DEADLINE - 6 Jan 2023 at 5pm!📆
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We have actors at the theatre! Woohoo! We’ve been helping @HiccupTheatre record their new album and accompanying BSL videos. All will be available soon!
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NEWS: @ingoodcoEM's latest bursaries have been awarded to @veryrareSimon @DittoTheatre @MadelineRGould & @BethKapila as part of their #ArtistSupportFund👏. The rolling programme offers bursaries of up to £1000 to emerging artists. Next deadline Fri 10 Jan 2020. #ArtistDevelopment.
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The wait is almost over! The opening performance of #TreasureIsland is TONIGHT 🙌😄🏴☠️. In this new video, cast members @RaffieJulien, @NadeemRules1 and @alex_nowak introduce the story and key information about the show in British Sign Language. Who's seeing the show today?
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How time flies! After 54 trips to #Neverland, it's time for the final two performances of #PeterPan 😢 Thank you to the brilliant company - we hope you have a great last show! One last time. "We're never ever ever growing up!"
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WE'RE HIRING: @DerbyTheatre is looks for a new @IngoodcoEM #CreativeProducer. We’re looking for an individual to take over the roll-out of a support programme for theatre-makers across the region. Closing Date: Fri 13 Aug.Salary: £30,000. Find out more:
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#DerbyTheatre is deeply saddened at the loss of freelance Videographer, Richard Swainson. Rich was a crucial artist in the region, working with numerous companies, theatres and festivals across the region. Read the full statement here:
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Thank you to @derbyshire_live for naming our awesome Artistic Director @SarahBrigham one of Derbyshire's most inspirational people! What would we do without her?! . Read the article here:
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📣Calling all @DerbyUni graduates of 2020 & 21!📣. @DerbyTheatre understands that graduating into the theatre industry a pandemic is hard. So we've created TWO new paid opportunities for our next professional production.🎉. Find out more about these fantastic opportunities⬇️1/3.
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📣Derby Theatre is looking for a host of new #AssociateArtists who make bold, engaging & brilliant work.👋. We want artists or companies to join the DT family, with whom we can develop meaningful relationships with. Applications now open until Fri 3 Sep 👉
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CASTING NEWS: we are thrilled to announce the cast of our #Easter production of #TheJungleBook. Featuring ten professional actors (including musicians and hearing, Deaf and interpreting actors) plus a company of local community performers. Read more:
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WE'RE HIRING: @DerbyTheatre in collaboration with #DerbyCAN is looking for an #AssistantDirector for our upcoming main stage production #ExtraTime. Closing Date: Mon 9 Aug, 9am. Fee: £2560 (Freelance). Find out more and apply: #ArtsJobs #TheatreJobs
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Just one day to go until #TreasureIsland opens! 🏴☠️🤩 . Ahead of your festive visit, meet the characters in this new video as the actors introduce themselves with their BSL #SignNames. 👐. There's also some new signs we'll be using in the show to look out for. #BSLIntegrated.
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Announcement! 📢. Following @RTYDS's announcement, we are delighted that Omar Khan (@thebreadbinman) has joined Derby Theatre as our new #RTYDS recipient. It’s great to have you on-board Omar!. Read more –
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⭐️@IngoodcoEM & DT are delighted to announce the 2021 #ArtistSupportFund recipients. 💰. 👏Congrats to @siobhan_cb, @OliviaRoseDeane, @dehart_hana, @winsomevogon, Jana Aizupe, Selwin Hulme-Teague, @AMoxon, @SanfeyL, @SymoneArtist & @PaulaWharton. Read more 👇 #FollowFriday.
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(1/2). During December & January (on selected days); #DerbyTheatre will open up its upper foyer to offer a #WarmBank, to welcome in anyone who'd like to join us that may be in need of a warm space to relax & rest a while. FREE hot drinks will also be on offer at these times. ☕
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📣CALL OUT: applications now open for @IngoodcoEM's #MidCareer Commission. 💸A £5000 grant to fund your 'Theatre' project, available to #MidCareerArtists & companies. Whatever you’re working on: Live Theatre, New Writing.Devised Work. IGC want to hear about it!. 🗓️Apply by 30 Jan.
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📣 #Casting Call Out for #DTLittleMermaid 🧜. We're looking for professional East Midlands based actors who are aged 18+ and live within 25 miles of the venue to perform in our socially distanced production this Christmas!. Apply by: Sun 18 Oct.Zoom Auditions: Fri 23 Oct.
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"Let's stop saying emerging - An artist is an artist, whether they're 12 or 44!" @SarahBrigham #GuardianLive #nationstheatre #DEparture15.
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Today we started rehearsals with the Young Company of @brixtonbard #homegirl adapted by @NathanPowell141 @saraarain and it was glorious! Auditions for the professional company coming out soon!
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Season highlights: Derby Theatre's big production will be Jim Cartwright's #TWO, starring Sean McKenzie & Jo Mousley
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Artist Call Out! 📢. Derby Theatre is searching for a Deaf Performer for their next co-production The Emperor’s New Clothes. It is the perfect opportunity to perform on both the #DerbyTheatre & @polkatheatre stage. Deadline - Tues 25 Jan. How to apply -
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Due to a case of Covid within the company, we are really pleased that Kate Spencer @KSpence17 has stepped in to join the company of Home Girl. We wish Kate, and all the company, a fantastic opening night and run.
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Congratulations to our fantastic #Todd16 cast and crew on a brilliant opening night - including a standing ovation from our audience! I
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📣 ANNOUNCEMENT: next year's Xmas show will be. #Aladdin!. A fabulously festive high-flying production of friendship, music, magic lamps and making wishes for #Christmas2020. Priority booking now open to DT Friends. General sale from Mon 9 Dec, 10am. #ChristmasFuture.
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#CASTING NEWS: full company announced for #ExtraTime, a new production celebrating @dcfcofficial's 1946 FA Cup Win. Joining writer & poet @JMThras will be @dannyhendrixact @johnbooker26 @1SeanMac, @InesSampaio94, Anna-Kate Golding, Jill Dowse & Ivan Stott #FollowFriday #DerbyCAN.
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