Theatres · East Midlands
Derby Theatre
Also known as: Derby Playhouse
In or near Horsley.
Derby Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Derby · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
Derby Theatre is located at postcode DE1 2NF and is accessible by wheelchair. The nearest railway station is Derby, which is 0.7 km away.
About
Derby Theatre is a working theatre in the United Kingdom, listed in OpenStreetMap as a public performance venue. Address: 15, Theatre Walk, Derby, DE1 2NF. Wheelchair accessible (per OpenStreetMap). Also known as: Derby Playhouse. Coordinates: 52.9202°, -1.4716°.
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Official information
Derby Theatre is a professional producing and learning theatre that engages with the local community through various performances and educational programs. Visitors can enjoy a range of shows, including family-friendly productions and community events, while also having opportunities to participate in theatre-related activities.
From the Wikipedia article
Derby Theatre is a theatre situated in Derby, England, located within the Derbion shopping centre. Formerly known as the Derby Playhouse, it was owned and run by Derby Playhouse Ltd from its opening in 1975 until 2008, when the company ceased operating after a period in administration. The theatre was reopened in 2009 as the Derby Theatre under the ownership of the University of Derby, who use it as a professional and learning theatre. In addition to the 531 seat main auditorium (originally 535 seats), the building contains a 110-seat studio theatre.
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Background
History
Roderick Ham, who had already designed the Thorndike Theatre, Leatherhead, was commissioned to design the theatre, and the Derby City Council offered the site as part of the new shopping development, the Eagle Centre. It was officially opened as the Derby Playhouse on 20 September 1975 by the 11th Duke of Devonshire. From its opening until October 2008, the theatre was owned and operated by Derby Playhouse Ltd. The company, which had a history going back to 1948, opened its first season in the new theatre with My Fair Lady, followed by Hamlet and concluding the following summer with Alan Bates in The Seagull. Serious financial difficulties emerged in 2007, and in October 2008, Derby…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9202, -1.4716
- District
- Derby
- Parish
- Derby, unparished area
- Postcode
- DE1 2NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Derby South
- Phone
- +44 1332 593939
- Established
- 1975
- Nearest railway station
- Derby — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.derbytheatre.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w110221245 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Derby Theatre (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Derby Theatre.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Derby Theatre?
- Derby Theatre is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DE1 2NF), in the parish of Derby, unparished area.
- What is Derby Theatre?
- Derby Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Derby Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DE1 2NF.
- When was Derby Theatre built?
- Built or established in 1975.
- Who owns Derby Theatre?
- Derby Theatre is owned by University of Derby.
- How do I get to Derby Theatre?
- The nearest railway station is Derby, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DE1 2NF.