News from producers around Derbyshire

Derby LIVE is excited to announce that Professor Brian Cox is returning to Derby Arena on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 7.30pm with his dazzling new cinematic journey, Horizons. Having set two Guinness World Records with his previous sell-out tour, this brand new show is not to be missed!

Derby LIVE are thrilled to announce that Sarah Millican is coming to Derby Arena with her brand new tour, Bobby Dazzler. On Friday 29 October 2021 at 8pm, join the award-winning comedian and writer for her hilarious new stand-up show.

A giant blue head, elaborate costumes and a 3 foot replica of the planet Jupiter were an unusual delivery for Peak District quarry firm Longcliffe! The shipment arrived all the way from Austria and was met at the company’s Brassington site by crew from Buxton Opera House and Buxton International Festival on Thursday (12/11/2020). The items are part of an impressive set that will be used for the forthcoming opera Viva La Diva, which Saltzburg State Theatre has produced in association with Buxton International Festival.

Déda’s Dance Development and Learning Team is seeking schools to support education through the arts.

Déda’s award-winning Dance Development and Learning Team are eager to start delivering cultural experiences with children, young people and adults within community and education settings, after a seven-month period of hibernation due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

We have a range of new work in the gallery for our 'Natural Christmas' exhibition which is being continuously added to our website.

Part of the exhibition features a showcase of new jewellery. 'Necklace 2020' is a collection of unique and one-off necklaces which celebrate the creativity and innovative work of the jewellers we already stock here at Gallerytop.

Each jeweller was asked to present just one necklace; an opportunity to make something new, to work in another way or in a different material.

FORMAT21 - Revealed
11th December 2020  6.00pm - 7.00pm GMT

Join us for the announcement of the FORMAT21 festival exhibitions and events.

With the promise of Covid19 vaccines coming onstream in time for us to gather together once again in Derby, next March 2021, the team are busy preparing for FORMAT21 in both the real and virtual worlds.

Be sure to tune in to FORMAT's Youtube or Facebook channels on the 11th December to discover the exciting festival programme of exhibitions and events and hear the curator's presentations.

If you’re currently missing being able to visit Dronfield Hall Barn, we’ve got good news for you – all of our previous exhibitions and interactive content will soon be available to view online!

With Christmas just around the corner, here at Artcore we have just the thing to get us all in the festive spirit and get people creating and crafting!

With our brand new Creative Craft Kits we have something for everyone. From children’s card making kits to creative watercolour kits, these brilliant kits make perfect gifts or are great to have a go at yourself! Check out our range of kits in our brand new online shop on our website!

Ashgate Heritage Arts (AHA) has written a musical which is an adaptation of Chris Nickson’s book, “The Crooked Spire.”

In July, a Showcase was broadcast as part of Buxton Festival Fringe. After this project, AHA was awarded an Arts Council England grant to continue the development of the story.

The Crooked Spire (showcase), first shown at Buxton Festival Fringe July 2020, is currently playing at Brighton Fringe Festival online until 8th November.

The really exciting news is that we have been awarded an Arts Council England grant to develop...