Derby Live

Derby Pantomime wins national award and secures Britain’s best baddie

Tue 17 Apr 2018

Beauty and the Beast has won Best Staging and Set at the Great British Pantomime Awards which took place at new Wimbledon Theatre on Sunday. The star-studded family pantomime was co-produced by Derby LIVE and Little Wolf Entertainment and staged at Derby Arena last Christmas. We are also pleased to ...

Pantomime Dance Auditions Announced

Wed 11 Apr 2018

We are pleased to announce the date of the annual auditions for the pantomime children's ensemble. The open auditions will take place at Derby Arena on Sunday 24 June. Jack and the Beanstalk will be staged at Derby Arena from Saturday 8 December 2018 to Saturday 5 January 2019. Producer Little Wol...

Thrilling talks in Derby this summer as part of Derby Book Festival

Wed 11 Apr 2018

We have plenty of thrilling talks in Derby this summer at the Guildhall Theatre, as part of Derby Book Festival. From broadcasters, to cyclists, to Harry Potter fans, we have talks for every interest this summer. On Saturday 2 June the legendary broadcaster and foreign correspondent Andy Kershaw wi...

Great music shows to see in Derby this summer

Tue 10 Apr 2018

We're bringing you plenty of music shows this summer, so whether a dancing queen, folk fan or mad for musicals, we have something for everyone! On Thursday 10 May prepare to be blown away by Bob Drury’s vocal likeness to Neil Diamond in Viva Neil Diamond. A celebration of the songs of Neil Diamond,...

Martin Simpson to perform at Derby Peace Concert

Mon 26 Mar 2018

If you enjoy music, especially folk or blues, performed by an excellent musician and singer, then you will enjoy seeing Martin Simpson perform in a small and intimate surrounding (St Peters Church, Derby). Martin has played at many large venues and festivals, but this is likely to be a special perfo...