Panto additional information

More information about your visit to Derby Arena and specific performances. 

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Access performances

Audio Described performances

The following performances are Audio Described performances: Sat 18 Dec at 1:30pm and Wed 29 Dec at 6:30pm.

These shows are ideal for blind and partially-sighted people, audio description is a form of audio-visual translation, using the natural pauses in dialogue or between critical sound elements to insert narrative that translates the visual image into a sense form.

Relaxed performance

The following performance is a Relaxed performance: Wed 5 Jan at 4:30pm.

Relaxed performances are specifically designed and adapted for customers with a wide range of disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. They have a less formal, more supportive atmosphere in order to reduce anxiety levels. The relaxed performance is still the same show but there are small changes to the sound levels, lighting and no pyrotechnics or strobe lighting are used.

If you want to sit somewhere quiet before, during and after the show then you can sit in the chill out area. The chill out area will be quiet during the performance in case you want to relax in there before going back into see the rest of the show. There will be a TV in this area which will show what is happening on the stage, so that you don't miss anything!

Relaxed performances are available to book by phone on 01332 255800 or in person at the Sales and Information centre. You can download our previous Relaxed Performance guide here.

BSL Interpreted performances

The following performances are BSL Sign-Interpreted performances: Thu 16 Dec at 10am; Sat 18 Dec at 1:30pm and Wed 29 Dec, 6:30pm.

The traditional setup of sign-interpreted performances keeps interpreters off to one side of the stage and means that audience members who are hard of hearing, have to choose whether to watch the action on stage or the professional interpreter on the side.

Captioned performances

The following performances are captioned performances: Fri 7 Jan at 2pm and 7pm

In a captioned performance, words appear on screens either side of the stage at the same time as they are spoken - ideal for those who are deaf, hard of hearing or if you'd just like to read along.  

Important information

Car Parking

Car parking will be available at Derby Arena for £3, cash only. Please see information below for performances clashing with the DCFC football matches.

Security, searches and prohibited items

What security measures are in place?

We respectfully ask for your cooperation on bag searches and approaches from security personnel to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.

What items are not allowed into the pantomime?

For your comfort and safety and that of other audience members, we’d ask that you don’t bring any of the following to the pantomime:

• Dangerous or hazardous items
• Laser devices
• Anything that may be used as a weapon or compromise safety
• Unauthorised professional photography or recording equipment, including zoom lenses
• Audio/visual or cinematographic devices

Random searches will be in place and you will be asked to take any prohibited item(s) back to your car or allow them to be disposed of. 

DCFC football matches

Derby County Football Club match fixtures will overlap with some performance of Peter Pan. This will affect traffic and parking arrangements for these performances.

Sat 11 Dec at 1:30pm

DCFC match at 3pm. 

On the day of the performance traffic is likely to be very heavy at times with some temporary road closures in place. Some public transport is affected by the match, with diversions and different stops in use. Visit We Are Derby  or Derby Connected for up to date information.

There will only be parking for disabled people at Derby Arena (at the usual cost of £3).

Sat 11 Dec at 6:30pm

DCFC match at 3pm. 

On the day of the performance traffic is likely to be very heavy at times with some temporary road closures in place. Some public transport is affected by the match, with diversions and different stops in use. Visit We Are Derby  or Derby Connected for up to date information.

Car parking should be available at Derby Arena as normal (at the usual cost of £3) for this performance, but strictly only from 5:45pm.

Sun 26 Dec at 4:30pm

DCFC match at 3pm. 

On the day of the performance traffic is likely to be very heavy at times with some temporary road closures in place. Some public transport is affected by the match, with diversions and different stops in use. Visit We Are Derby  or Derby Connected for up to date information.

There will only be parking for disabled people at Derby Arena (at the usual cost of £3).

If you have symptoms or have been told to self-isolate

If you have made a booking and have been notified to self-isolate or you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 please do not attend an event.  Please contact the Sales and Information team by email or on 01332 255800 option 1 at least 24 hours before you are due to attend where you will be offered the choice to reschedule your tickets to a different performance or have a full refund.

So we can all feel confident about being together again, we will:

• Clean and sanitise areas regularly.
• Provide hand sanitiser stations.
• Keep indoor spaces as ventilated as possible.
• Offer a refund for customers who cannot attend an event due to self-isolating or contracting COVID-19 up until 24 hours before the event.
• We’ll continue to ask you to maintain a safe social distance where possible when queuing and moving around.
• At the end of an event we may use all the available exits and we may direct you out of a route different to the one you came in through. 

• Our indoor building management systems will monitor air quality and have all been updated and maintained to ensure maximum efficiency for the safety of our customers, staff and visitors. This includes maximising fresh air rates within each venue.

We encourage you to:

• Wear face coverings in crowded places to help protect others, such as when moving around indoor spaces; and not to touch surfaces where possible.
• Check-in with the NHS COVID-19 app when you’re out.
• Wash your hands regularly and for at least 20 seconds with soap. When out and about, use hand sanitiser. 
• Please keep movement to a minimum indoors and try to keep a respectful distance from other customers as much as possible.  

By following this guidance you can continue to Do the Right Thing for Derby and look after yourselves and others. But above all, have a good time!