Derby Theatre

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Derby Theatre has a long and rich history of delivering high quality drama to audiences. Previously Derby Playhouse, Derby Theatre, which sits at the heart of the city, is now owned and run by the University of Derby. The Theatre is rooted in the local community but international in its outlook. We produce and present high quality performances working with the best local, regional and national talent.

In 2012, the theatre was awarded strategic funding by Arts Council England to develop a new model for regional theatre in the 21st Century. From 2013, under the new artistic directorship of Sarah Brigham, who works alongside General Manager, Gary Johnson, we are transforming from a traditional producing house to an organisation of training, mentorship and artistic excellence; we will be an exemplar, a new way of looking at the role and responsibility of theatre to its community. Our focus will ensure that each part of our process will be open to public learning opportunities. It will build the organisation's ability to take artistic risks by bringing creatives and audiences along on a creative path via the co-production of narratives.


Connected mandy members:

Bee Winchester
Stage Manager (Assistant)
2022, Palace of Varieties, Flyman/Stage Technician
Derby Theatre
Bee Winchester
Stage Manager (Assistant)
2021, Wind in the Willows, Assistant Stage Manager/Stage Technician
Derby Market Place
Bee Winchester
Stage Manager (Assistant)
2021, Treasure Island, Assistant Stage Manager
Derby Theatre
2021, Treasure Island, Gareth the sheep/ Sailor
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Charlie Thornton
Technician
2021, There Is A War, Lighting Designer
Derby Theatre
2021, There is a War, Field Commander Goodman / Kate / Marching Band / Patient
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Alexandra Stafford
Lighting Designer
2021, The Wind in the Willows, Lighting Designer
Bee Winchester
Stage Manager (Assistant)
2021, Riverside - Culture Cares Conference, Deputy Stage Manager
Derby Theatre
Bee Winchester
Stage Manager (Assistant)
2021, Extra Time, Assistant Stage Manager
Derby Theatre
James Bennett
Sound No.1 / A1
2021, Derby Theatre, Head of Lighting and Sound
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David Coull
Lighting Designer
2021, , Casual Technician
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Jacob Bell
Technician
2020, Various (get-ins and get-outs for 1 shows), Technician
Robert Took
Actor
2020, Treasure Island, Red Dog/Ensemble
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Becky Barry
Actor
2020, Treasure Island, Darby McGraw
Max Sutherland
Director
2020, Treasure Island, Assistant Director
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Jasper Turnbull
Costume Designer
2020, The London Mothers, Costume Designer
Lisa Allen
Actor
2020, Palace of Varieties, Margaret Thatcher/Lucy Skinner
Charlie Thornton
Technician
2020, London Mothers, Lighting Designer
Derby Theatre
Helen Pack
Administrator
2020, Derby Theatre, Administration
Lily-May Poulton
Actor, Singer
2020, A Christmas Carol, Little Fan and one of the Cratchit Children
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Derby Theatre Jobs

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Alternative Company Names

derby theater, The Derby Playhouse