Theatre in Derbyshire
Derby Playhouse See www.derbyplayhouse.co.uk Closed at the moment - in dispute
The Derby Playhouse is housed in the Westfield Centre, a couple minutes walk from the bus station, with a large carpark beneath. Designed by Roderick Ham, it seats approximately 550 people, including provision for the disabled and sound amplification facilities for the deaf.
It puts on a variety of shows throughout the year, including the annual panto. The Playhouse is finaned by the Arts Council, the Derby City Council and the East Midlands Arts Association. Inside the complex is a bar, coffee shop and a restaurant.
Buxton Opera House See www.buxton-opera.co.uk
Water Street. Buxton Opera House was designed and built in 1903 by Frank Matcham, one of Britain's finest theatre architects. The Opera House stands in 25 acres of ornamental gardens in the heart of Buxton, which is on the fringes of Derbyshire's Peak District
Pomegranate Theatre
Corporation Street, Chesterfield, S41 7TX
Telephone: 01246 345222 (Box Office), 345220 (Admin>
The Pomegranate is a grade 2 listed Victorian 546 seater proscenium arch theatre offering a wide range of professional touring and local amateur productions.
Assembly Rooms See www.derby.gov.uk
The Assembly Rooms is Derby's leading entertainment venue located on the Market Place in the Centre of Derby City. It promotes a year round programme of Arts and Entertainment, including an orchestra season, comedy, rock and pop events, family entertainment such as the annual ice-show, dance, drama and children's shows. It also offers space for a range of events including conferences, corporate presentations, trade exhibitions, dinner dances and weddings.
Guildhall Theatre See www.derby.gov.uk
Derby Guildhall is situated on Derby Market Place. It puts on a variety of plays, concerts and shows throughout the year, often by local theatrical groups. The Guildhall is also used as a club centre and a studio for local artists to exhibit their work.
Cinema in Derbyshire
Showcase CinemaSee www.showcasecinemas.co.uk
The Showcase is located at the Foresters Park Centre, Sinfin, on Osmaston Park Road.
UCI Cinema See www.uci.co.uk
Cinema located in the Meteor Centre on Mansfield Road, one and a half miles north-east of city centre.
Cineworld See www.cineworld.co.uk
Situated in Chesterfield near Asda and McDonalds.
Scala Cinema See www.scalacinema.co.uk
Located in Ilkeston town centre.
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