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Your Family Theatre Guide
Ashby de la Zouch Castle,
LE65 1BR
Box Office: 01530 413343
www.english-heritage.org.uk
16 Aug
A Midsummer Night’s Dream - Outdoor
Theatre
6:30pm Enjoy Shakespeare’s best-loved
romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked
away on a thrilling journey to the most
magical of forests and meet star-crossed
lovers, playful fairies and hilarious travelling
players. Bring a picnic.
Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR
Box Office: 0370 333 1183
www.english-heritage.org.uk
17 Aug
The Railway Children - Outdoor Theatre
The lives of three children are changed
forever by the mysterious disappearance
of their father. Finding a new home in a
beautiful but isolated village the children
make new friends and discover the wonders
of the Yorkshire hills and the railway lines
scattered throughout them. With stunning
period costume, traditional music and songs
and a whole host of unforgettable characters.
Gates open 6:30pm, performance 7:30pm.
Adults £15, Child 5-15 years £10.
Buxton Opera House,
SK17 6XN
Box Office: 01298 72190
www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
5 – 7 Aug
Buxton Family Festival - Mission
Impudseyble
Join us for a brand new interactive spy
adventure suitable for the whole family
starring everyone’s favourite Britain’s Got
Talent champions. Adults £17.50, Child £14.
8 – 10 Aug
Buxton Family Festival - Wind In The
Willows
Join Talking Scarlet for a rip–roaring musical
ride along the road of friendship! When
Mole plucks up the courage to explore the
Riverbank with his friend Ratty, nothing can
prepare him for the adventure that awaits.
Along with Badger and the irrepressible Mr.
Toad, the foursome career from one exploit
to the next, culminating in a battle not only
to save Toad Hall, but their very way of life.
Adults £16, Child £14.
23 – 24 Aug
Dinosaur Zoo
Meet the T-Rex! Dare to get up close
and personal. Dinosaur Zoo brings these
awesome prehistoric creatures to life as
you’ve never seen them before. From cute
baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel
and interact with extraordinary life-like
dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious
live show. But watch out. Not all of these
ravenous reptiles are as tame as they
seem…A tyrannosauric treat for all ages 3 &
over and their families.
14 Aug
Buxton Family Festival - Hollywood
Special Effects Show
7:00pm Get closer to the action than ever
before as this interactive and explosive family
show takes you behind the scenes of your
favourite films to discover the science and
secrets of creating movie magic.
10 Sept
Sooty and Friends Magic Show
10:30am CITV’s Richard Cadell, along with
Sooty, Sweep and Soo present a magic
variety show for children featuring a line-up
of fun performers including a singalong
session, magic and dance routines. Sooty
will introduce the acts. So get ready to
be amazed by some of the world’s best
magicians and illusionists! Adults £12,
Child £9.
Déda, DE1 3GU
Box Office: 01332 370911
www.deda.uk.com
16 July
The Big Dance Pledge
A delightful showcase of dance which the
Déda Academy have been working on
throughout the term. Tickets £2.50.
Derby Theatre, DE1 2NF
Box Office: 01332 593939
www.derbytheatre.co.uk
5 – 8 July
Les Misérables: School Edition
7:15pm This epic story recounts the struggle
against adversity in 19th century France. This
is an amateur production by Creation Youth
Theatre.
9 July
Carnival 2016
6:30pm Sing, clap and dance along at this
amateur performance from Infinity Dance
Academy who present a variety of vibrant
dance numbers from the upbeat vibes of
Fuse ODG to the magical world of Cinderella
and beyond. Please cheer, clap and whistle
for our wonderful group of dancers who
will endeavour to entertain you with their
charming personalities, funky moves and
sensational smiles. So clap your hands, tap
your feet and get into the carnival spirit.
Lights, camera, action - it’s party time!
12 – 15 July
Time To Shine
7:00pm An array of dance styles, including
ballet, tap, modern and freestyle, all expertly
choreographed to a wide variety of music
from classical ballet scores to the latest
popular chart hits. This is an amateur
performance by Littleover School of Dance.
23 – 24 July
Jessie & The Cloud Machine
3:10pm and 5:10pm The Barrowman is a
wandering storyteller who brings magical
tales to life using a rich mix of puppetry
and song. This is the story of a little girl
who lives up in the clouds, and her struggle
against the great machine that comes to
take all the clouds away. Suitable for the
whole family, this musical adventure is
brought to life with hand carved puppets
and enchanting song. It is a story about
the beautiful things in the world that come
for free and the importance of having your
head in the clouds...
24 July
The Moon and Me
12:30pm What happens when you throw
marshmallows in space? Is the moon really
made of cheese? We’re recruiting space
cadets aged 2-5 to journey through space
with us, all the way to the moon! Make a
space suit, catch a falling star and start a
space food fight! The Moon and Me comes
alive in this interactive experience, blending
multimedia with an immersive environment
to create an inspiring theatrical experience
for young audiences. A creative and sensory
learning experience.
22 – 26 Aug
Summer School
10:00am Come and join Derby Theatre
professionals for a week to learn new skills
and create a brand new story for a mini
performance to be shared on the final day
with friends and family. Suitable for ages 8 –
12. £65 per person.
Guildhall Theatre,
DE1 3AE
Box Office: 01332 255800
www.derbylive.co.uk
13 Aug
Letters Through Your Door
3:00pm A fun and exciting stage show by
David Gibb packed full of catchy and toe
tapping numbers perfect for 3-11 year olds
and their families. Tickets £8.
15 – 20 Aug
Summer Theatre School
9:00am-5:00pm There will be hour timeslots
for Dance, Acting and Singing. Students
will be divided into 3 groups depending on
age and ability etc. During these sessions
the 3 age groups will be learning various
sections from Broadway and West End
musicals. The children will also be working
on some pieces as a whole group at the
beginning and end of each day, so there will
be opportunities for some larger ensemble
performances. On Saturday 20th we will be
staging 2 performances (of the same show)
at 2:00pm and 6:00pm to showcase the
work the children have done throughout the
week. Summer School £140 , tickets for the
20th £8.
Markeaton Park Craft
Village, DE22 3BG
Box Office: 01332 255800
www.derbylive.co.uk
26 – 28 July
Much Ado About Nothing - Outdoor
Theatre
7:30pm A high-octane musical version
of Shakespeare’s battle of the sexes,
featuring hits from the best music decades.
Benedict must show his love for Beatrice by
challenging Claudio to a duel. A dramatic
conclusion awaits as the true villains are
confronted, the deception is revealed and the
lovers are reunited in a musical climax that
will raise the roof and get everyone on their
feet. Adults £16, Child £13.
13 Aug
Markeaton Park Outdoor Cinema Star
Wars: The Force Awakens (12A)
From a galaxy far, far away to an outdoor
cinema screen, an action packed, funny sci-fi
epic that heads back to the world established
in 1977’s Star Wars. Three decades after
the fall of the Empire, a new threat has
risen. The First Order are attempting to
rule the galaxy and only a small group of
new heroes and some old friends can stop
them! £13. Suitable for children Aged 12+,
younger children must be accompanied by
an adult, please not there will be unreserved
seating. A selection of platters and pizza
will be available to pre-order to avoid
disappointment.
Pomegranate Theatre,
S41 7TX
T: 01246 345222
www.pomegranatetheatre.co.uk
10 July
Lazy Town Live on Stage
1:30pm and 3:00pm Sportacus, Robbie
Rotten, Stephanie & Ziggy Return in Go, go,
go, get up LazyTown – a non-stop, highlyinteractive
and energetic treat, jam-packed
with singing, dancing, spectacular acrobatics,
music and fun.
Learn how to be a real super hero in this
wonderful stage show spectacular suitable
for ages 3 to 103! Adults £14, Child £12.
The Brewhouse Arts
Centre, DE14 1EB
Box Office: 01283 508100
www.brewhouse.co.uk
29 – 30 July
I Begin
7:15pm A fantastic evening of
entertainment from many local talented
performers showcasing routines all
beginning with I. They will be full of
emotion, excitement and enthusiasm,
including a mini musical too (Annie). The
routines are sure to set your feet tapping,
your head bopping and your hands clapping
so don’t miss out!. Tickets £6.
Merrill College Derby
DE23 OAN
Box Office: 07971 198010
1 – 5 Aug
Summer Stage Academy
Make sure your children stay active and
engaged this summer break with our stage
academy. To book call or email derby@
razzamataz.co.uk www.razzamataz.co.uk
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