Dream Fest

Derby Promise’s Dream Fest brings the West End to Derby's children and young people this spring, supporting dreams by exploring careers in the arts. Young people will take the stage with West End performers in a schools showcase at Derby Theatre, while learning about career pathways including performance, production and music. Families and young people are invited to join the fun at Derby Market Hall on Sat 2 May. 

Event highlights:

• Enjoy young people’s performances
• Take part in early years activities and creative workshops
• Explore music and arts sessions throughout the day
• Have a go at making your own props
• Discover careers in the creative industries with industry experts
• Plus, don’t miss special performances from West End stars, bringing you a medley of musical favourites!
• Browse our Young Makers Market, where talented young people will be selling their own creations.
• Sensory space and SEND friendly activities

Schedule for the day:

10:10am-10:40am: Move Me! Early Years Movement Workshop with CANVAS

10:50am-11:20am: West End Musical Theatre Performers

11:30am-12:30pm: Earth Calling Bear Astronaut Performance with Super Sparkle

12:40pm-1pm: Technical Theatre Workshop with University of Derby

1:10pm-1:55pm: West End Musical Theatre Performers

2:05pm-2:25pm: Zee Musiq Academy Performers

2:35pm-2:55pm: Nadia Jane Performing Arts Studio Performers

3:05pm-3:30pm: CANVAS Future Creatives Performers

All day activities (10am-4pm):

• Soft Play Area with Fairies & Scaries
• Face Paint & Glitter Tattoos with Helen Eggett
• Digital City Animation Workshop with Quad
• Make your own Prop workshop
• Music Production Workshop with Baby People
• Sustainable Textile Workshop with Derby Museums
• Creative Crafts with CANVAS
• Creative Wellbeing Workshop with Dani Bello
• Conversations with West End Musical Theatre Performers