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 (originally 535 seats), the building contains a 110-seat studio theatre.
Derby Playhouse (1975–2008) | |
Derby Theatre entrance viewed from Theatre Walk | |
| Address | Derby United Kingdom |
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| Coordinates | 52.92024°N 1.4715°W |
| Owner | University of Derby |
| Type | Proscenium |
| Capacity | 535 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1975 |
| Architect | Roderick Ham |
| Website | |
| www.derbytheatre.co.uk | |
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