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About Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre is a theatre situated in Derby, England, located within the Derbion shopping centre. Formerly known as the Derby Playhouse, it was owned and run by Derby Playhouse Ltd from its opening in 1975 until 2008, when the company ceased operating after a period in administration. The theatre was reopened in 2009 as the Derby Theatre under the ownership of the University of Derby, who use it as a professional and learning theatre. In addition to the 531 seat main auditorium, the building contains a 110-seat studio theatre.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Derby Bus StationBus station180 m · 3 min walk
- Causey Bridge Riverboat StationFerry terminal700 m · 11 min walk
- Derby Train StationBus station710 m · 12 min walk
- DerbyTrain station750 m · 12 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Derbion Underground Car ParkUnderground car park40 m · 1 min walk
- Siddals Road Car ParkCar park · 223 spaces120 m · 2 min walk
- Copeland Street Public Car ParkCar park180 m · 3 min walk
- DerbionMulti-storey car park · 2,047 spaces220 m · 4 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near Derby Theatre
Check prices ↗- Holiday InnHotel180 m · 3 min walk
- Premier InnHotel210 m · 3 min walk
- Studio 3Guest house490 m · 8 min walk
- The StuartHotel510 m · 8 min walk
- Derby Station HotelHotel670 m · 11 min walk
- Aston Court HotelHotel690 m · 11 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near Derby Theatre
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- Bubble Ci-TeaCafé50 m · 1 min walk
- Carluccio'sRestaurant · italian120 m · 2 min walk
- Nando'sRestaurant · chicken130 m · 2 min walk
- CostaCafé · coffee shop140 m · 2 min walk
- BearCafé140 m · 2 min walk
- PizzaExpressRestaurant · pizza140 m · 2 min walk
- Studio One Restaurant & BarRestaurant150 m · 2 min walk
- Black Sheep CoffeeCafé · coffee shop150 m · 2 min walk
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Derby Theatre: FAQs
What's on at Derby Theatre?
Derby Theatre has 10 upcoming events. Next up: The Comedy Store - Derby on Sunday, 13 December 2026.
Where is Derby Theatre?
Derby Theatre is located at 15 Theatre Walk, Eagle Centre, Derby, DE1 2NF.
How big is Derby Theatre?
Derby Theatre has a capacity of around 535.
What is the nearest station to Derby Theatre?
The nearest station is Derby Bus Station (Bus station), about 180 m from Derby Theatre.
Which hotels are closest to Derby Theatre?
The closest places to stay are Holiday Inn (180 m), Premier Inn (210 m), and Studio 3 (490 m).
Where can I park near Derby Theatre?
Public car parks near Derby Theatre include Derbion Underground Car Park (40 m), Siddals Road Car Park (120 m), and Copeland Street Public Car Park (180 m).
When did Derby Theatre open?
Derby Theatre opened in 1975.