Cast from Sister Act-The Musical played New Mills FC Ladies in a 15-minute game in front of an enthusiastic crowd at New Mills Football club. This is part of their 'Nun Fun' challenges in the run up to their performances on 15-18 November at New Mills Art Theatre. The Nuns put up a good defence despite a 0-1 win for New Mills Ladies.
Four musicians from Derby-based East Midlands’ orchestra Sinfonia Viva will play a special commission from the 212 foot high Tudor tower at Derby Cathedral on Saturday October 7 as part of the Derby Folk Festival.
The first 15 minute performance will start after the Smith of Derby carillon plays its midday tune on the oldest working set of ten bells in the world and will then be repeated after the hour is chimed at 3pm and 5pm.
The Old Lock Up Gallery is excited to announce the opening of Peter Cartwright's Solo Show 'FOOTFALL' on the 16th September from 2.30 - 6.30pm. The show then continues until 4th Nov 2017.
Peter Cartwright's work spans five decades and we are delighted to be showing some stunning recent pieces of work by Peter in the gallery for our first solo show.
We caught up with Ezra Triggs, Director of Gorilla Circus and chatted to him about what they are looking forward to the most at this years event.
“I’m looking forward to help bring high flying circus back to the UK!
“Circus has its roots firmly in the UK, but homegrown circuses touring the UK are now a rare sight. I set up Gorilla Circus nine years ago to change this. My team and I are so pleased that our brand new show Altitude will be headlining Derby Festé’s World of Circus on Friday 29th September.
Two young people from Derbyshire, who are in recovery from cancer, admitted the "really fun" adventure of taking part in the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust's epic four-month Round Britain 2017 challenge had surpassed all their expectations after they sailed into Liverpool at the end of the latest leg last week.
A time to catch you breath and ease your way into autumn - indulge yourself in a selection of beautiful new artwork by some of our favourite artists, amongst others the latest work of John Connolly, Maggie Robinson, Lewis Noble and photographers Valerie Dalling and Maria Falconer. We are also displaying some stunning work by new artists Peter Robertson, John Shiels and Jan Gay.
Come have a look at a remarkable collection of original paintings and sculptures, limited edition prints, photography and much more.
LOUISE JANNETTA WORKSHOP
Derby Museums welcomes Crafts Council touring exhibition, A Curious Turn: Moving Mechanical Sculpture at Platform Gallery at Derby Museum and Art Gallery, 15 September – 19 November.
Hand Drumming for Beginners
Technique and basic rhythms for Djembe and Congas
A 6-Week course at Dubrek Studios, weekly on Thursdays 7pm-9pm
Starts Thurs 21st September
The exhibition, entitled 'Follow the Thread', is a dynamic exhibition featuring an eclectic mix of style, technique and approach with the emphasis on textiles.
Derby County Football Club Under 21 coach Rory Delap will be among the hundreds of cyclists taking part in the North Derby Challenge Sportive on Sunday September 17.
Mr Delap’s professional football career included 11 appearances for the Republic of Ireland national team and contracts with Derby County, Carlisle United, Southampton, Sunderland, Stoke City, Barnsley and Burton Albion.