Derby Theatre Opens Doors To Public
8 September 2009
The launch of Derby Theatre in July.
We are delighted that the new information office is now in operation and we are looking forward to the new season of activity, productions and entertainment...
”A University spokesperson.
Derby Theatre has opened its doors to the public for the first time since the University of Derby purchased the former Derby Playhouse building in February this year.
Members of the public are being welcomed into the building to find out more information about the forthcoming season and artistic programme, which will be run and managed by Derby LIVE, the artistic arm of Derby City Council.
The Box Office which will act as an information point, until it opens for ticket sales later this month. Representatives from Derby LIVE will be on hand to discuss and answer questions about the season in general.
Ed Green (Marketing & Communications Manager, Derby LIVE) said:
"We have received numerous calls and enquiries from members of the public about the forthcoming season at Derby Theatre and therefore, in agreement with the University, wanted to give our new, existing and potential audiences the opportunity to find out more via an information point within the venue and at a time to coincide with the release of the new Derby LIVE season brochure"
A University spokesperson said:
"We are delighted that the new information office is now in operation and we are looking forward to the new season of activity, productions and entertainment which is set to herald an exciting future for Derby Theatre, theatregoers, our staff and students as well as the wider community."
Members of the public will also be invited to enter the Golden Ticket Prize Draw, which entitles the winner to 2 FREE tickets to each Derby LIVE production for a year.
The opening of Derby Theatre's front doors to the public is the next step in the momentous journey towards the official re-opening of the venue in October, when the first performance will be The Gondoliers, presented by the nationally acclaimed Derby Gilbert & Sullivan Company. The extremely popular café bar will also open at the end of this month.
Until Derby Theatre Box Office opens for ticket sales the current Box Office, situated at the Assembly Rooms, is open for bookings for productions within all Derby LIVE venues. For more information and to book your seats call 01332 255800 or visit: www.derbylive.co.uk.
For more press information please contact: Derby LIVE Press Enquiries, Derby LIVE Box Office & Website. Heidi McKenzie 01332 255800 01332 255530 heidi.mckenzie@derby.gov.uk or for the University of Derby contact: Simon Redfern 01332 591942 s.redfern@derby.ac.uk.
