Derby Theatre is thrilled to play host to some incredibly exciting and innovative theatre companies and productions in their Studio theatre over the next two months.
The Studio at Derby Theatre has long been a popular arts and performance venue in the city, in its own right and as a key part of Derby Theatre, and is a space for innovation, emerging artists and contemporary work – and Studio highlights for January and February include:
The success of the Cathedral Quarter 3aaa Ice Rink has seen thousands flock to Derby’s Market Place over the Christmas period.
The Big House programme opens its doors
Derby Theatre is thrilled to be part of The Big House, a £5 million tailored support programme for the Creative and Digital Industries (CDI) sector in the region.
Former Rams striker Marcus Tudgay returned to his former school Merrill Academy to officially open a new floodlit all-weather football pitch.
The Business Improvement District (BID) proposals for the future of the St Peters Quarter area of Derby city centre will be officially launched at an event on Monday January 16.
Derby College has teamed up with regional dance house Déda in the city’s Cathedral Quarter to broaden students’ employability skills and career opportunities across the creative arts industry.
The Déda Creative Arts Employer Academy is the latest in the Derby College initiative to match students with local businesses and organisations – providing them with work experience, special projects, masterclasses and mentoring.
Derby-based HUUB Events has teamed up with the Staunton Harold Estate to organise the first ever triathlon event there this summer.
The 2000 acre family-owned estate will host the triathlon on Sunday June 11 with competitors having the choice of two different distances.
The Super sprint will start with a 400m swim in the lake and then a 14km bike ride and 4km run through the estate. The Sprint distance course will be a 750m swim, 28km bike and 8km run. A junior event with shorter distances is also being planned.
The Postcode Local Trust which is a grant-giving body funded by players of People's Postcode Lottery will re-open for applications on the 23rd January 2017. The Trust provides financial support for charities and good causes which help communities enhance their natural environment in a way that benefits the wider community.
The Veolia Environmental Trust, has announced that the next closing date for stage 1 applications is the 24th February 2017. Constituted, not-for-profit groups within the vicinity of a qualifying Veolia site, can apply for grants for projects that support the natural, social and built environment. The type of activities that can be supported include:
The Performing Rights Society (PRS) for Music Foundation, the UK's leading funder of new music across all genres, has announced that its Beyond Borders fund has re-opened for applications. The Beyond Borders Fund provides funding of up to £15,000 to stimulate collaborations between organisations in England, Northern lreland, Scotland, Wales and Southern Ireland. The scheme enables music creators to produce exceptional new music to be performed in at least two UK countries.