Derbyshire Life’s guide to the best events in and around the county this month.
MUSIC, DRAMA AND CONCERTS
2nd
Albany Piano Trio
An evening of piano music with the diverse ensemble. Derby, Chamber Music Society, Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 830585
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3rd
DaleDiva
Derbyshire’s leading female four-part close harmony choir performs to raise funds for DayCare at the Glebe. Crich Glebe Field Centre, 7.30pm. Tel: 01773 853260
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3rd
Derby Concert Orchestra
Performing the works of Dvorak, Sibelius, Rimsky-Korsakov and Tchaikovsky. Derby Cathedral, 7pm. Tel: 01332 763594
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10th
Red Dirt Skinners
The multi award-winning, genre-defying husband and wife duo. Alstonefield Village Hall, Alstonefield, 7.30pm. Tel: 01335 310322
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10th
Sitwell Singers
‘The Sitwells and a Saxophone’ with Alistair Parnell. St Osmund’s Church, London Rd, Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 662519
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15th
Sinfonia Viva Twilights Concert
‘Masters and Maestros’.
Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm. To book: 0333 666 3366
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17th
Belper Singers
‘Sweet Lovers Love the Spring’.
St Clement’s Church, Horsley, 7.30pm. Tel: 07990 658071
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17th
Derby Bach Choir
Brahm’s Requiem, Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs and Butterworth’s A Shropshire Lad. Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm.
Tickets from Foulds, Irongate, Derby on 01332 344842 or derbybachchoir.com
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17th
Derby Concert Band
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day at the band’s brilliant Celtic Festival.
Landau Forte College, Fox Street, Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 344842
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17th
The High Society Jazz Band
An evening of toe-tapping entertainment. Dove Jazz Club, Village Hall, Dove Holes, nr Buxton, 8pm. Tel: 01298 812919
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Here I Belong
Pentabus Theatre Company presents a funny, moving play, charting 60 years of village life. Crich Glebe Field Centre, 7.30pm. Tel: 01773 853260
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17th-18th
John Bishop
The stand-up comedian presents his ‘biggest, best and funniest’ tour yet – ‘Winging It’. Derby Arena. Tel: 01332 255800
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17th
The Spikedrivers & Guy Tortora
‘A Blues Extravaganza’. Imperial Rooms, Imperial Rd, Matlock, 8pm. Visit peakconcerts.co.uk
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23rd
James Turnbull & Libby Burgess
‘The Romantic Oboe – Schumann and his Legacy’. Derby, Chamber Music Society, Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Road, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 830585
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24th
Beatus Choral
Terry Bailey’s ‘Requiem’.
St Modwen’s Church, Burton-on-Trent, 7.30pm. Tel: 01283 813377
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24th
Block4 Recorder Quartet
A captivating evening of contemporary consort music and music from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Music at Duffield, Ecclesbourne School, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 841503
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24th
Derby Choral union
‘English Music for Passiontide’. Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 702162
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EVENTS
2nd
Andrew Smyth & Sinfonia Viva
A fundraising baking demonstration and taster session with the Great British Bake Off finalist, with music from Sinfonia Viva. University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, 7pm. To book: 0333 666 3366
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4th
Fabulous Places Spring Market
Over 100 hand-selected exhibitors selling food, gifts, jewellery and accessories for the home and garden. The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby, derbyshirespringmarket.co.uk
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4th
Resolution Run
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned runner, you can walk, jog or run 5k or 10k while raising vital funds for the Stroke Association. Markeaton Park, Derby. Tel: 0300 330 074
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8th-18th
Gandeys Circus: The Greatest Showmen
A glittering production featuring awe-inspiring circus performers from around the world. Uttoxeter New Road, Derby, www.gandeyscircus.com
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10th
International Women’s Day Festival
Live performances, inspiring workshops, HERstory exhibition, stalls, arts and crafts.
Market Place and QUAD, Derby, www.derbylive.co.uk
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17th
Betfred Midlands Grand National
Enjoy a day at the races at the second longest steeplechase in the country. Uttoxeter Racecourse, www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk
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23rd-24th
Padley Good as New Clothes sale
A high-quality clothes sale raising funds for Derby charity Padley. Friday night sale on 23rd, 5pm-8pm, tickets £10 (including fizz, canapés and first-look). Saturday sale, 10am-3pm, adm free. St Peter’s Church, Derby. Tel: 01332 774480 or visit www.padleygroup.com
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31st
Easter Egg Hunt
Themed activities, donkey rides and refreshments in aid of Treetops. Treetops Hospice Care, Derby Rd, Risley, 10am-1pm
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THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS
Buxton Opera House
01298 72190
4th
Ed Byrne In ‘Spoiler Alert’
the stand-up comedian asks the question: ‘Are we all spoiled?’
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6th-10th
The Little Matchgirl
Emma Rice’s superb production – inspired by the beautiful yet sad Hans Christian Andersen tale – reveals a world of magic and mystery
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12th
Ant Middleton
The survival expert, TV presenter and ex elite forces soldier shares his experiences as a modern-day explorer
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14th
Russell Watson
Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is the UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist
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18th
Take That Experience
Relight your fire for one of the most successful boy bands of all time
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20th Century Boy
The smash-hit musical telling the life story of Marc Bolan and band T. Rex
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23rd-25th
English Touring Opera
Magical productions of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro on 23rd; Puccini’s Il tabarro & Gianni Schicchi on 24th; and Rossini’s Fireworks on 25th
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26th
Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up and Rock
A brilliant new stand-up show combining comedy and rock music
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Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield
01246 345222
4th
Andy Parsons
Worried about your job? Worried about your family? ‘Come and have a laugh about it!’ says Andy
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5th-10th
Teddy The Musical
Combining original songs with 1950s’ hits, Teddy is the ultimate story of teenage rebellion and the birth of a new musical era
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13th
Vamos Theatre: A Brave Face
Created from research with ex and serving soldiers, families and health professionals, A Brave Face explores Post-Traumatic Stress and its impact
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14th-17th
The Scary Bikers
A couple’s bike ride through Europe tests their budding romance in this comedy about life and love
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Dusty and the Shades of the 60s
Celebrating the life and music of the iconic female artiste
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20th
The War of the Worlds
The Pantaloons use musical instruments and puppetry to recreate interplanetary warfare in this funny new adaptation
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23rd-24th
The Wedding Singer
After his fiancée leaves him, wedding singer Robbie Heart vows to make every wedding as disastrous as his own – with hilarious consequences
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Winding Wheel, Chesterfield
01246 345222
3rd
Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up and Rock
The popular comedian’s new stand-up show – with a musical twist
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Menopause the Musical
The hysterical show packed with one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss. Starring Cheryl Fergison, Maureen Nolan, Rebecca Wheatley and Hilary O’Neil
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17th
Brian Conley
A brand-new show featuring comedy, songs and sketches plus some of his best material from stage and screen
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24th
Lipstick on your collar
Get your dancing shoes at the ready for an evening of back-to-back hits from the 1950s and 60s
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31st
The Magic of Motown
Celebrating the sound of a generation with the timeless music of Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and more
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Derby Theatre
01332 593939
2nd-24th
Two
A hilarious yet heart-breaking look at working-class life in a 1980s’ northern pub – with two actors playing 14 characters
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11th
An Audience with Martin Kemp
The actor and musician talks about his life and career, from Spandau Ballet to EastEnders
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18th
Lucy Worsley: Jane Austen at Home
Dispelling the myth of the cynical, lonely spinster, Lucy offers us a witty and passionate woman of her time
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26th
John Robins
One of the most ‘exciting and distinctive voices in comedy’ reflects on love and loss
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29th-31st
Little Mermaid: The Circus Sensation
Spectacular circus and spellbinding songs combine in this new adaptation from the award-winning Metta Theatre
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Guildhall Theatre, Derby
01332 255800
1st
An Evening with Leigh Timmis
The round-the-world-cyclist and adventurer shares humorous and fascinating stories from his seven-year bicycle journey across the globe
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3rd
Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys
Haunting harmonies, soaring tunes and melodies, charming anecdotes and instrumental performances of the highest calibre, all led by Sam’s unmistakable vocals
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6th-10th
The Tempest
With passion and humour, Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company brings William Shakespeare’s last play to life in a fresh interpretation
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14th-17th
The Who’s Tommy
The story of the pinball-playing, deaf, dumb and blind boy who triumphs over adversity Royal
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Concert Hall, Nottingham
0115 989 5555
2nd
Jake Bugg Solo Acoustic
The award-winning Clifton musician
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14th Mar-7th April
War Horse
Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerful and imaginative drama features astonishing life-sized puppets that bring galloping, true-to-life horses to the stage
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Theatre Royal, Nottingham
0115 989 5555
6th-10th
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella
Set in London during WWII, Matthew Bourne’s interpretation of the classic tale centres on a war-time romance
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13th-17th
Opera North
Madama Butterfly on 13th & 15th; Don Giovanni on 14th & 16th; and Un ballo in maschera on 17th
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20th-24th
Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde
A twisted tale of horror, this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic gothic thriller stars Phil Daniels as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
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26th-29th
Fat Friends: The Musical
Join the infamous group of loveable characters as they are put through their paces at Super Slimmers. Packed full of hope, humour, love and weight-loss and starring Jodie Prenger, Sam Bailey, Natasha Hamilton and Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff
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Nottingham Playhouse
0115 941 9419
9th-24th
Our Country’s Good
Set in 1787, this is the extraordinary true story of a group of convicts and a young officer who rehearse and perform Australia’s first theatrical production – even with the odds stacked against them
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Though care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of dates and times, it is always advisable to verify the details
