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Safiyya Ingar in Abi, photography by Mark Sepple.

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IntroductionWelcome to Derby Theatre’s annual review for our financial year August 2018 – July 2019. It’s been an incredible year, which has seen us produce more productions than ever before right here in the heart of Derby.

It’s been a year of partnerships with Derby Theatre forging new and enriching relationships with Pilot Theatre, Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch, Tamasha, Karma Nirvana and The Clothworkers’ Foundation, to name but a few.

Our partnership with Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch kicked off the autumn 2018 season with Mike Leigh’s hilarious situation comedy, Abigail’s Party, which was a huge hit with audiences. We also commissioned a contemporary response to the play, entitled Abi, from one of Britain’s most exciting writers, Atiha Sen Gupta.

Hansel and Gretel, our main house Christmas show, was both joyous and uplifting and artistically our most successful to date. Meanwhile in the studio, we continued our rewarding partnership with Hiccup Theatre, staging a delightful new production of Goldilocks and The Three Bears for younger audiences. We were also incredibly excited to see The Gingerbread Man, our charming Christmas studio show from the previous year, transfer to Jackson’s Lane in London.

Spring brought gripping, contemporary drama with a co-production of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses with Pilot Theatre, followed by the regional premiere of Atiha Sen Gupta’s What Fatima Did, in association with Tamasha, updated for 2019. It was really exciting to witness these gripping, new plays bringing in younger, culturally diverse audiences from across the region to our theatre.

This audience development work continued around our hugely successful home-produced production of Jungle Book, inspired by Kipling’s magical stories, in a brilliant adaptation by the award-winning writer Neil Duffield. A full campaign of accessible communications around this production helped to breakdown barriers to attendance.

Our partnership with The University of Derby remains crucial to the success of Derby Theatre, and I was particularly pleased to be able to direct one of the undergraduate student shows this year, an exciting adaption of George Orwell’s 1984. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to further integrate the work of a producing theatre within the student curriculum.

As always, Learning and the chance to participate remained central to our work throughout the year. An undoubtedly highlight this year includes Derby Theatre’s role in the ground-breaking and award-winning work done by #ThisIsDerby, a unique collaboration of arts, sports and cultural activity supporting the development of essential life skills of young people in our city.

I hope you enjoy reading this year’s Annual Review and the chance to celebrate a truly memorable year with us.

Sarah BrighamChief Executive and Artistic DirectorDerby Theatre

A satire on the aspirations of middle-class Britain, Leigh’s brilliant situation comedy proved to be as relevant today as it was when it premiered at Hampstead Theatre over 40 years ago.

This fresh but faithful staging of the classic was directed by Douglas Rintoul, Artistic Director of Queen’s Theatre, Hornchurch, in a popular co-production.

Abigail’s Party

26th Sep 2018 -20th Oct 2018

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NOMINATED FOR 4 OFF WEST END AWARDS

ALMOST 6,000 PEOPLE SAW THE PRODUCTION

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Shows how well Leigh’s tragicomedy has endured… utterly relevant, modern and savage today.”

The Guardian

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As vivid and real as four decades ago.” British Theatre.com

By Mike Leigh.A Derby Theatre and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production.

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Melanie Gutteridge, Christopher Lumsden and Amy Dowling in Abigail’s Party, photography by Mark Sepple.

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Abi Commissioned as part of Derby Theatre’s RETOLD series, Abi, by playwright Athiha Sen Gupta, was a contemporary response to Mike Leigh’s classic. Sen Gupta’s clever and witty modern-day Abigails Party reworking, saw a fiery 15-year-old (granddaughter of the original Abigail) experiencing modern day society. As Abi prepared for a party in her Nan’s flat, we delved into her immediate world, from boys and partying, to family, ambition and social media, in a state of the nation play for young people.

6th Sep 2018 - 8th Sep 2018

By Atiha Sen Gupta. A Derby Theatre and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch production.

29th Sep 2018 -20th Oct 2018

OVER 100 YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGED WITH UNWRAPPED AND CONSULTATION SESSIONS, FEEDBACK FROM WHICH HELPED TO SHAPE THE SHOW AND SCRIPT

Full of zest and humour… Safiyya Ingar is captivating as Abi… a state of the nation play for teenagers.”The Guardian

A refreshing and delightful piece of work with extremely clever references to the original Abigail’s Party… a top-notch play that explores with great complexity the perils of being young in today’s Britain.” Roy Williams OBE

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Safiyya Ingar as Abi, photography by Mark Sepple.


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Beyond ShameIn partnership with Karma Nirvana, the award-winning charity which has been supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage for over 25 years, Beyond Shame, premiered at Derby Theatre before touring to schools and community centres across the region.

The production aimed to break down barriers and raise great awareness of the issues within it and support for victims.

Written by Karim Khan, the play was inspired by the experiences of real survivors and confronted the reality of forced marriages and honour-based abuse, still happening in the UK.

Karma Nirvana in association with Derby Theatre.

OVER 1,300 PEOPLE SAW THE SHOW AT THE THEATRE AND IN SCHOOLS IN THE

EAST MIDLANDS REGION

Zara Azam and Rekha John Cheriyan in Beyond Shame, photography by Robert Day.


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30th Nov 2018 - 5th Jan 2019


SEEN BY 16,141 PEOPLE

5,291 SCHOOL CHILDREN ATTENDED OUR SCHOOLS’ PERFORMANCES

OUR MOST ACCESSIBLE CHRISTMAS SHOW TO DATE, WITH THE RUN INCLUDING BSL INTERPRETED, AUDIO DESCRIBED, RELAXED AND DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES

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Hansel and GretelChristmas brought a deliciously festive treat, with the highly original and entertaining family show, Hansel and Gretel, in an adaptation by Mike Kenny. As with previous Derby Theatre Christmas shows, a hugely talented ensemble cast of actor musicians brought this classic fairy tale to life with a healthy contemporary twist.

18 young people also joined the cast, in a production which featured singing crows, lashings of lollipops and one scary gingerbread house witch!

Directed by Sarah Brigham, designed by Neil Irish, with costume design by Tim Heywood and original music by Ivan Stott, Hansel and Gretel proved to be a feast of a Christmas show.

Actor / musician ensemble from Hansel and Gretel, photography by Robert Day.

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A glorious production in every respect.” The Stage

A perfect family show… Derby Theatre’s best Christmas show yet.” Artsbeat

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Karen Young and Ivan Stott in Goldilocks and The Three Bears, photography by Robert Day.

4th Dec 2018 - 5th Jan 2019

Derby Theatre’s continued partnership with Hiccup Theatre brought another treat for younger audiences in The Studio at Christmas.

With quirky characters, original songs and music, puppetry and joyous storytelling, this heart-warming and humourous production was the perfect introduction to theatre for young audiences.

Goldilocks and The Three Bears

1,056 CHILDREN FROM LOCAL NURSERY GROUPS AND PRIMARY SCHOOLS VISITED

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The classic tale plays out on a lusciously crafted eco-friendly set by a company gently pushing the boundaries of kids’ theatre.” The Guardian

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GOLDILOCKS WAS ALSO PERFORMED IN CITY-BASED COMMUNITY SETTINGS AND WAS SEEN BY OVER 50 LOCAL FAMILIES


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1st Feb - 16th Feb 2019

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Noughts & CrossesMalorie Blackman’s powerful political and dystopian novel for young adults was brought to the stage in a gripping adaption by Sabrina Mahfouz, directed by Esther Richardson.

A captivating story of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided society, this energetic and fast paced production kept audiences spellbound. Blackman’s hugely popular story attracted young, diverse audiences from across the region.

Actors ensemble from Noughts & Crosses, photography by Robert Day.

A Pilot Theatre & Derby Theatre production.

2,670 YOUNG PEOPLE TOOK UP £5 TICKET OFFER

A FULL EDUCATION RESOURCE PACK FOR SCHOOLS ACCOMPANIED THE SHOW

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A compelling staging of Malorie Blackman’s novel.” The Stage

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Epic… totally engaging drama for adults and teenagers alike.” East Midlands Theatre

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What Fatima Did was a funny, thought provoking exploration of attitudes to identity, freedom and multiculturalism in contemporary Britain. A gripping play, it brought in younger, culturally diverse audiences from across our region.

A series of post-show discussions accompanied the production, with panellists including Afshan D’Souza Lodhi, contributing writer to It’s Not About The Burka, and Nottingham based Zahra Butt, first hijabi ABA boxing coach.

What Fatima Did 27th Feb - 2nd March 2019

By Atiha Sen Gupta. A Derby Theatre production in association with Tamasha.

A feisty, intriguing exploration of racial attitudes, identity and freedom of expression in multi-cultural Britain.” Arts Beat

Actors ensemble from What Fatima Did, photography by Robert Day.

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THE STELLAR CAST OF PROFESSIONAL ACTORS CAME FROM OPEN AUDITIONS HELD LOCALLY


The Jungle Book was Derby Theatre’s big family production for the spring and proved a huge hit with audiences. Neil Duffield’s brilliant adaption brought Rudyard Kipling’s much-loved stories to life on the stage, in a magical production with a company which consisted of hearing, Deaf and interpreting actors, musicians, creatives and consultants plus a company of community performers from the region.

Access work for The Jungle Book resulted in new partnerships being made or developed in our community, including with The Royal School for the Deaf in Derby. Engaging with Deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted audience members was integral to production.

The Jungle Book

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8,013 PEOPLE SAW THE JUNGLE BOOK AT DERBY THEATRE

NEW BSL SIGNS WERE CREATED FOR SOME OF RUDYARD KIPLING’S IMPORTANT PHRASES USED IN THE STORY

ALL PERFORMANCES HAD FULLY INTEGRATED BSL INTERPRETATION AND CAPTIONING

40 LOCAL CHILDREN FROM SCHOOLS IDENTIFIED THROUGH THE OPPORTUNITY AREA SCHOOLS PROGRAMME PERFORMED A CURTAIN RAISER AHEAD OF THE MAIN PRODUCTION ON STAGE

A Derby Theatre production.


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Oraine Johnson In The Jungle Book, photography by Robert Day.

5th Apr - 20th Apr 2018

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5/5. Will keep the whole family entertained.” Derby Telegraph

It’s a riot: easy, playful, wild, fun.” The Guardian

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Uplifting and upbeat.” The Stage

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Youth Theatre

Photography by Chris Webb.

In July 2019, a cast of Derby Youth Theatre Year 10 – 13 members performed on the Main Stage in Andy McGregor’s new play, Influence - a surreal comic adventure about the fear of growing up in a society not of your own making.

Directed by Derby Theatre’s Young Artists and Participation Producer Nicky Bellenger, Influence was co-commissioned by Derby Theatre, Dundee REP, Leeds Playhouse, Northern Stage, Royal & Derngate and Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Meanwhile Derby Youth Theatre Year 4 – 6 chose their favourite plays out of a selection of exciting and compelling new scripts and performed a double bill in The Studio – A Thousand Reasons Not To Fly by Daniel Jamieson and Little Criminals by Evan Placey.


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Darcy Benham and Jake Bradnock in FIVE, photography by Robert Day.

Created by Derbyshire-based family theatre specialists Winter Walker, this warm and funny show was inclusive and proved the perfect introduction to live performance for 3 – 6 year olds. Five was a playful exploration of the five human senses, with dance, movement and live music.

Before and after every performance, audiences were invited to ‘stay and play’ in a specially designed play area with a marquee, play equipment, and sensory activities which included a musical wall.

Five

Little mouths were open; as they were absolutely mesmerised by the entire performance.” Boom Magazine

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FREE ICE CREAMS GIVEN OUT WITH EVERY TICKET

A Winter Walker and Theatre Hullaboo production, co produced with Derby Theatre

AUDIENCES AND A VISITING NURSERY WERE ALL INVOLVED IN RESEARCH LED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF DERBY WHICH EXPLORED THE IMPACT OF THE SHOW ON CHILDREN’S PLAY


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Emerging ArtistsIt’s been an incredibly busy year for In Good Company (IGC), the flagship professional creative and business development programme for theatre makers and companies in the Midlands. In key funding news, In Good Company secured funding until 2021 as part of Arts Council England Project Grants programme, which will allow the future of artist development to thrive in the region. In Good Company continues to provide mentorship, business support, resources and high-profile performance opportunities. It has transformed how artists and venues communicate and co-create exciting new performance platforms, commissions and touring networks.

In Good Company, supported through ERDF funding via the D2N2 Big House project now has 10 partner venues: Derby Theatre, Attenborough Arts Centre, Burton Brewhouse, Lincolnshire One Venues, Mansfield Old Library, Arena Theatre Wolverhampton, Nonsuch Nottingham, Curve Leicester, Nottingham Playhouse and New Diorama London.

2,042 PEOPLE ENGAGED IN A WORKSHOP OR EVENT FOR IN GOOD COMPANY

150 ARTIST SURGERIES TOOK PLACE

22 BRAND NEW SHOWS WERE FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED BY IN GOOD COMPANY

OVER £15,000 OF IN-KIND REHEARSAL SPACE PROVIDEDPhotography by Chris Webb.

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Departure LoungeDeparture Lounge 2019 was our most successful, best-selling and most diverse festival to date. With a strong emphasis on Midlands artists during the weekend, 8 pieces were female led, 8 included BAME artists which included a high-profile bilingual show in English and BSL and 5 shows were queer led.

Our Edinburgh previews all went on to have great success at the Fringe Festival, each receiving 5 Star reviews. Among them, Caroline Horton’s All Of Me (the possibility of future splendour) won the Scotsman Mental Health Fringe Award 2019, Burnt Lemon’s Tokyo Rose won the LET Stepladder Award 2019 and Fat Rascal’s Unfortunate won Best Musical.

10 OUT OF 16 PERFORMANCE SLOTS WERE MIDLANDS BASED ARTISTS

8 PIECES WERE FEMALE LED

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Derby Theatre has a unique partnership with the University of Derby. A partnership which presents students with fantastic opportunities for learning, skill development and mentoring within a professional producing theatre.

Students studying for degrees in Technical Theatre, Contemporary Theatre and Performance, and Costume & Set Design all benefit from shadowing and learning alongside theatre professionals on a daily basis. Students studying for other degrees are also given the opportunity to practical projects and work experience in Marketing, Technical, Set & Costume Design. This year saw a main house of production of George Orwell’s 1984, which was directed by Derby Theatre’s Artistic Director Sarah Brigham. Five Kinds of Silence by Shelagh Stephenson and The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh were also performed within the Studio Theatre, supporting students with their accredited performances in front of a public audience.

Our University Partnership

Ensemble image from 1984, photography by Chris Webb.

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Studying in a working professional theatre opened up endless opportunities for me for a career in the arts.” Student on Contemporary Theatre and Performance course

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Learning is at the heart of everything that we do at Derby Theatre. Our Learning Theatre model allows us to offer exceptional opportunities for our diverse audiences, schools, university students, young people and artists to really get to grips with our creative process and the work on our stages. This innovative programme takes place not just within the theatre, but also out in communities within our city and region.

The excellent work of Derby’s Cultural Education Partnership (DCEP), of which Derby Theatre is the lead partner, has continued over the last year and was awarded Derby County in the Community Trust’s Programme of the Year Award. We have also been thrilled by the success of #ThisIsDerby, a collaboration which includes DCEP, through which Derby Theatre has supported the development of essential life skills of young people in our city.

Creative Learning

7,000 YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGED IN OUR WORK THROUGH EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

NEW DEAF YOUTH THEATRE LAUNCHED

112 DERBY YOUTH THEATRE AND YOUNG TECHNICIANS MEMBERS INVOLVED ACROSS 6 PRODUCTIONS

45 WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENTS

128 AUDIENCE MEMBERS TOOK PLACE IN 12 FREE THEATRE UNWRAPPED EVENTS

WORKING WITH DERBY’S CULTURAL EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP, DERBY COUNTY IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST AND SPORTS FORUM, WE LED 25,000 SPORTS AND ARTS SESSIONS IN AND AROUND THE OPPORTUNITY AREA WITHIN SCHOOLS. Photography by Chris Webb.

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The show was amazing and the back stage tour and workshop were incredible. It will leave a real and lasting impact on the students that their first experience of theatre was so inspiring and they were made to feel so welcome.” Teacher, Noughts and Crosses workshop

The kids have come back absolutely buzzing.” Teacher, Open Door event

I love our #ThisIsDerby project because it gives everyone the chance to make new friends and learn new skills. It’s always so much fun!” #ThisIsDerby participant, aged 8

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Over the last year, Derby Theatre has continued to spearhead this award-winning scheme for young people in the care system. Plus One works with arts organisations and care services across Derbyshire, to provide visits to live performance and cinema for those in care, care leavers and their families. It also enables high quality and exciting cultural experiences, including workshops, apprenticeships, mentoring programmes and performance.

In October 2018, Derby Theatre was proud to host the first Culture Cares Conference, in partnership with Family Arts Campaign and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. Produced by young care leavers, this nationally significant event brought the cultural and care sectors together for insightful and lively debate, presentations and workshops, with speakers including acclaimed author and broadcaster Lemn Sissay MBE and Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley OBE. Derby Theatre continued to offer an apprenticeship to a care leaver throughout 2019 to work on the project.

PLUS ONE RECEIVED £6,918.93 IN DONATIONS FOR THIS TIME PERIOD

7 COLLABORATIVE CREATIVE PROJECTS DELIVERED WITH CARE EXPERIENCED YOUNG PEOPLE

15 YOUNG PEOPLE RECEIVED CREATIVE MENTORING WITH A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST

12 YOUNG PEOPLE WERE OFFERED A WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT AT THE THEATRE

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Plus One has allowed my voice to be heard.” Lucy, Plus One participant

I am delighted to have joined Derby Theatre’s Culture Cares Conference to help highlight the important role the arts play in supporting and creating positive futures for young people, both in and who are leaving, the care system.” Darren Henley OBE, Chief Executive, Arts Council England

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Received WorkProductions in our Main House ranged from Out of Joint’s five star production of Kazuo Ishiguro’s The Remains of the Day starring Niamh Cusack and Stephen Boxer; a new stage production of the Oscar winning film Rain Man starring Mathew Horne and Ed Speleers; and an outstanding production from East Midlands New Perspectives of The Fishermen, adapted by Gbolahan Obisesan from the novel by Chigozie Obioma. For families we were delighted to welcome back Northern Ballet with their latest production of Puss in Boots; a Julia Donaldson favourite came to life in Tall Stories The Snail and The Whale; whilst the hugely popular touring productions of Jill Murphy’s The Worst Witch and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s classic Joseph and His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat played to packed houses.

As ever, the programme in our Studio was relevant, engaging and challenging. Highlights included Hijinx and Spymonkey’s production of The Flop; A Thing Mislaid from Maison Foo and Sarah Kane’s 4.48 Psychosis by Definitely Theatre & New Diorama, to name but a few.


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Image credit: Michael Ajao and Valentine Olukoga in The Fishermen, photography by Robert Day.

Main HouseBill Kenwright & The Classic Thriller Theatre Company

New Perspectives

The Classic Screen to Stage Theatre Company

Rifco Theatre Company, Watford Palace Theatre and Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Tall Stories

Original Theatre Company

Northern Ballet

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, Novel Theatre and Nica Burns

London Classic Theatre

Tamasha, Kiln Theatre & Live Theatre

Northern Broadsides & New Vic Theatre

Out of Joint and Royal & Derngate, Northampton with Oxford Playhouse

Dermot McLaughlin Productions, The Mercury Theatre & Wolverhampton Grand

Amateur Theatre CompaniesPresent Company

Derby Youth Musical Theatre

Good Companions

MTExperiments & Creatio Arts

Centre Stage Theatre Arts

StudioKarma Nirvana

Open Road

Half Moon

Hijinx & Spymonkey

Camden People’s Theatre

Definitely Theatre & New Diorama Theatre

Hot Coals Theatre

Notnow Collective

Art with Heart

Masion Foo

154 Collective and The Creative Scene

Nonsuch

Frozen Light

China Plate and Warwick Arts Centre

LittleMighty

Visiting companies and producers included:


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Fundraising & DevelopmentAs a registered charity, the funding Derby Theatre receives from trusts and foundations forms a crucial part of our sustainability. This support, alongside the core funding we receive from the University of Derby and Arts Council England, has made 2018/19 one of the most successful financial years in our history. In 2018/19 Derby Theatre was also awarded two large scale grants from Arts Council England, enabling the theatre to take the lead in delivering large scale strategic programmes for our city. Our expanding sponsorship and development programmes, plus our newly launched Friends Scheme, run alongside this, with all money raised invested back into supporting the artistic programme and our ambitious work with young people and local communities.

Highlights

£6,918.93 received in donations toward our Plus One scheme, providing creative opportunities for young people in care and care leavers a chance to attend shows and participate in the arts

£2.6 million awarded by Arts Council England to establish Derby Theatre as one of two Producing Hubs and through the Youth Performance Partnerships Fund

£110,000 received from CLGF and ERDF to build competitiveness of creative SMEs as part of The Big House through the Funded Project

£26,000 received from public donations - Thank you

Thank You to all those who have supported us over the last year.

For Derbyshire for goodDerbyshire Community Foundation

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Financial Performance2018/19 was another successful year for the theatre financially, consolidating the two previous years’ results.

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£113k invested in working with children and young people through our Creative Learning Programme

Catering income up by

31%Income from ticket sales increased by

21%

in the year

Total income increased by

20% to

£4.2m

Public funding made up

23% of our income

Self-generated funds made up

77% of our income, an increase on the previous year and including income from ticket sales, bars and catering, trusts and foundations, hires, commissions and tax relief

£110k spent on supporting emerging creative businesses in the region through our ERDF and CLGF-funded Big House project

We received

£35k from the Esmee Fairbairn Core Grant

Our core funding from Arts Council England increased by a huge

59% from April 2018

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Board & Staff MembersDerby Theatre Board MembersJane ClaireDawn FooteKeith McLayProfessor Kathryn Mitchell (Chair)Hari PunchihewaAchusla Vigh-Bolger

Derby Theatre Leadership TeamSarah BrighamChief Executive and Artistic DirectorJenny LanglandsExecutive DirectorCaroline BarthCreative Learning Director

AdministrationHelen Pack Administration Officer

Artistic & LearningStuart Allen Senior ProducerBen Anderson In Good Company Creative ProducerLauren Barkes-Nickolds Programming and Community Engagement Co-ordinatorSophie HackIn Good Company Administrator Nicola Bellenger Young Artists and Participation Producer Tom Craig Community & Learning Associate Alix Manning-Jones Cultural Education ProducerCheryl Mitchell Creative Learning AssistantChloe RileyLearning Projects Co-ordinatorKatie TurnerPlus One Project Co-ordinator

Box Office and SalesPaul Hawkins Box Office Manager Lindy EvansBox Office SupervisorBox Office AssistantsKaren HutchinsonLynda StancliffeCasual Box Office AssistantsAndrea BalderstonJasmine BarkesGeorgie HughesEdward JonesAndy MandoiuHelena RimmerLukas SlonimskiKate SpencerAnnabelle TerryAndrew Tinley

CateringIona HenryCatering ManagerCatering Assistants:Joseph BurtonTyrika ChristianImran CousinsAmelia FinchAadam KhanJanet KhanRebecca LeggKaylea LloydMaria LotusKamara MarkwellMillie MileticLily ProtoAmy Louise SmithSusan TaylorHazel Wooton

Customer Service Assistantssobel AdamsNiamh AtkinsonRoxana AxinteDylan BullEllie Bustin

Abby CaisterDominic GibbsMolly Hewitt-RichardsPaul HudsonGeorgie HughesFaith GoeksuMolly JenningsChristine KilbyAisling LammondSara MacGeaghImogen McAra JamesJordan PetersRebecca PipesTom PipesMia SchroderEmily SharpeAchusla Vigh-BolgerKatie WalfordChloe WilliamsAsthon Vine

Development Daniel PooleHead of Development

FinanceHarriet Spalding Finance OfficerLukas Slonimski Finance Assistant

Front of HouseJack Butler Operations Manager Andrew TinleyFront of House ManagerDuty ManagersDavid BoxRuth BrailsfordHelena Rimmer

Marketing Heidi McKenzie Head of MarketingTom Adcock Senior Marketing Officer

Kira Barnett Marketing Assistant

Technical and Production Andy Nairn Head of Production and Premises Simon BirchallTechnical ManagerBeth Williams Company & Stage ManagerEle Munn Head of Lighting and SoundEd Hingley Head of Stage James Bennett Technician (Sound)Lianne Clamp Technician (Stage)Jamie Vella Technician (Lighting)Shannon DavidProduction AssistantShaun FishwickMaintenance TechnicianChloe RocheDresserTechnicians (Casual):Tim BoothDavid CoullFreddy DavidsonVictoria FernandesSam FrielHannah GriffithsNicola HimsworthLiam HudsonNeil JonesDom MurrayKen OwenJordan Stych

Wardrobe Tim Heywood Head of Wardrobe Aimee RussamWardrobe Assistant

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Looking Forward2018/2019 has been a fantastic year for Derby Theatre. We have so much to be proud of. And so much to look forward to.Derby Theatre is thrilled to be one of two venues selected by Arts Council England to receive £1.5 million over three years from National Lottery funds to create a Producing Hub. The Hub will create new work with audiences and communities at its heart, working closely with partners from the city and beyond to deliver the project. This collective of artist-led organisations, National Portfolio Organisations, Derby County Football Club, University of Derby and local authority partners means that we will genuinely be able to reach out into new parts of our community to create theatre accessible to all.

In January 2020, we will also be launching a brand-new ensemble company for 17 - 25 year olds. Company members will work with professional practitioners to explore the ingredients that make exceptional theatre. Taking part will be free and aimed particularly at those who face financial barriers. We hope that this new opportunity will go some way to address the issue of fair access for all to the arts.As always, we promise high quality drama on our stages. Upcoming productions include One Man, Two Guvnors by Richard Bean in the autumn, a revival of Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, a thrilling production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the world premiere of Crongton Knights, in partnership with Pilot Theatre. In partnership with the University of Derby, our commitment to place Learning at the heart of all that we do continues.

We strongly believe that Derby Theatre is a place for everyone to learn, to take part, to be entertained, to have shared experiences.We look forward to you being part of our continuing journey.

Sarah BrighamChief Executive and Artistic DirectorDerby Theatre

Image credit: One Man, Two Guvnors, photography by Robert Day.

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