Derby Theatre, Derby

Name: Derby Theatre
Address: westfield market, Derby, DE1 3AH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1332 593939

#19 among attractions in Derby

Concerts and shows, Theater

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Facts and practical information

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, the building contains a 110-seat studio theatre. ()

Opened: 1975 (49 years ago)Capacity: 535Coordinates: 52°55'13"N, 1°28'18"W

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westfield marketArboretumDerby DE1 3AH United Kingdom

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+44 1332 593939

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Derby Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derbion, County Cricket Ground, Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby Cathedral.

~410 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Derbion, Derby
2 min walk • Derbion is a large indoor shopping centre in Derby, England.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
County Cricket Ground, Derby
18 min walk • The County Cricket Ground, also known as The Incora County Ground for sponsorship reasons, is a quintessential English sports venue nestled in the city of Derby, United Kingdom. This historic cricket ground is home to Derbyshire County Cricket Club and has been a hub...
0.4 miNW
Diverse collections and exhibits for free
Derby Museum and Art Gallery, Derby
11 min walk • Derby Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery in Derby, England. It was established in 1879, along with Derby Central Library, in a new building designed by Richard Knill Freeman and given to Derby by Michael Thomas Bass.
0.4 miNW
Place of worship with 16th-century tower
Derby Cathedral, Derby
10 min walk • The Cathedral Church of All Saints Derby, better known as Derby Cathedral, is a cathedral church in the city of Derby, England.
0.5 miN
Church
St Mary's Bridge Chapel, Derby
13 min walk • St Mary's Bridge Chapel is a Church of England chapel in Derby, England. It is a bridge chapel, one of only a small number of medieval age that survive in England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1420 ftNW
Bridge
Exeter Bridge, Derby
7 min walk • Exeter Bridge is a bridge in the centre of Derby spanning the River Derwent 200 metres south of the more modern Cathedral Green Footbridge.
0.4 miNW
Museum
Cathedral Quarter, Derby
11 min walk • The Cathedral Quarter is one of five areas within Derby city centre, based around the name of the Cathedral. It is bound by St Alkmund's Way and Ford Street to the north and west, the River Derwent to the east, and Albert Street, Victoria Street, Wardwick and Friargate to the south.
~1410 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Guildhall Theatre, Derby
7 min walk • Derby Guildhall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Derby, England. It is a Grade II listed building.
0.4 miNW
Watermill
Lombe's Mill, Derby
11 min walk • Lombe's Mill was the first successful silk throwing mill in Britain. It was built on an island on the River Derwent in Derby. It was built after John Lombe visited Piedmont in 1717 and returned to England with details of the Italian silk throwing machines – the filatoio and the torcitoio – and some Italian craftsmen.
~1510 ftNW
Memorial
Derby War Memorial, Derby
8 min walk • The Derby War Memorial was designed by Charles Clayton Thompson and stands before the Derby Guildhall. It features a bronze figure of the Virgin Mary holding the baby Jesus in her arms by the sculptor George Arthur Walker. It was completed in 1924 and unveiled on 11 November 1924. Behind this bronze figure is a large Celtic cross.
~1040 ftW
Church, Architecture
St Peter's Church, Derby
6 min walk • St Peter's in the City is a Church of England parish church in the city of Derby, UK. It is one of Derby's city centre churches which is in full use for worship. The church building dates from the 11th century. The tower has a peal of eight bells, which are rung before the Sunday morning services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Derby Theatre?

Nearby attractions include Derby Built-up Area, Derby (2 min walk), Bounce Revolution - Family Activity Centre, Derby (3 min walk), Congregational Chapel, Derby (5 min walk), St Peter's Church, Derby (6 min walk).

How to get to Derby Theatre by public transport?

The nearest stations to Derby Theatre:

Bus

Intu Centre • Lines: 2A, 2B (3 min walk)
Siddals Road • Lines: 1, 1A, Unibus6 (3 min walk)

Train

Derby (12 min walk)