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Naughty Meg and the Christmas Elves are announced for Festive Derby 2023

Wed 8 Mar 2023

Those mischievous and marvellous Babbling Vagabonds’ will be back for the festive season with Naughty Meg and the Christmas Elves, this year at The Old Central Library on The Wardwick. More

The magical Mother Goose will make an egg-selent Christmas at Derby Arena

Mon 9 Jan 2023

We’re delighted to announce that Mother Goose will be landing at Derby Arena this December. More

Theatre, ice-skating and festive fun drew bumper Christmas crowds to Derby

Fri 6 Jan 2023

It was a Christmas to remember in Derby as people enjoyed all the festivities the city had to offer. More

Thousands turn out for Derby’s Christmas Lights Switch-On

Wed 16 Nov 2022

Saturday's Christmas Light Switch-On event in Derby city centre was a huge success, drawing an estimated crowd of 5,000 people. More

Festive Derby’s packed Christmas programme is bigger and better than ever

Thu 10 Nov 2022

From ice skating and live entertainment to tasty treats and seasonal shopping, Festive Derby has something for all the family. More

Christmas Lights Switch-On 2022 ushers in the festive season

Thu 27 Oct 2022

Watch as Derby is illuminated for the festive season as the Christmas Lights Switch-On event returns on Saturday 12 November. More

The full Aladdin cast has been announced – oh yes it has!

Fri 21 Oct 2022

Three wishes are bringing you a trio of talent for this year’s Derby pantomime. Joining Cold Feet star John Thomson and the British Panto Awards ‘Best Dame’, Morgan Brind, will be Little Wolf favourite Kristian Cunningham. More

You won’t get cold feet over this year's panto star!

Tue 21 Jun 2022

The iconic Cold Feet star John Thomson is to star in this year’s pantomime. More

Your wish is our command, kids’ panto auditions are back!

Wed 4 May 2022

The hunt is on for talented children who want to join the cast of Aladdin, this year’s instalment of our award-winning Derby pantomime. More

Derby’s Morgan Brind wins Best Dame in national pantomime awards

Mon 25 Apr 2022

Little Wolf Entertainment’s Morgan Brind has been crowned the winner of Best Dame award in this year’s The UK Pantomime Association Awards. More

Christmas success as the shows go on in Derby

Thu 13 Jan 2022

Theatre audiences returned for Festive Derby as more than 29,000 tickets were sold for three Christmas shows at Derby Arena and the Derby Loves You temporary indoor venue at Derby Market Place. More

Panto cast show the need for foster carers

Thu 6 Jan 2022

The cast of the Derby Arena pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, have teamed up with Derby City Council’s fostering team to highlight the number of children in care seeking a family of their own. More

Get ready for Christmas with Festive Derby

Mon 20 Dec 2021

Festive Derby is in full swing, and there’s lots of Christmas fun to be had by all throughout the city in the lead up to the big day. More

A whole new world awaits as Aladdin comes to Derby Arena in 2022

Fri 10 Dec 2021

The announcement comes as the finishing touches are being made to Sleeping Beauty, which opens at Derby Arena on Fri 10 Dec and runs until Sat 8 Jan. Tickets are still available. More