The home of amateur performing arts societies in the Derby area.
Coming EventsThe Derby Arts and Theatre Association (DATA) is the representative body for amateur performing arts in the Derby area. DATA also maintains a list of Events staged by DATA's member Societies - the DATA Diary. Find out more about DATA on our About Us page.
Below are the events presented by our member Societies in the near future. Our full Events list contains more and facilitates the copying of the list for inclusion in printed programmes.
Baroque Alchemy presented by Music at Duffield. St. Alkmund's Church, Duffield on 5 Apr at 7.30pm. Tickets from musicatduffield.com, 07977 091171 and on the door.
Music from The Theatre and The Big Screen presented by The Derventio Choir. All Saints Church, Mickleover on 11 Apr at 7.45pm. Tickets £10 at the door includes light refreshments during the interval.
Serenade to Shakespeare presented by Sitwell Singers . St. John the Evangelist's Church on 26 Apr at 7.30pm. More information at sitwellsingers.org.uk.
Derby Arts Festival Vocal & Choir Competitions. St. John the Evangelist's Church from 2 - 3 May at 12pm to 6pm on 2nd & 10am to 8pm on 3rd. Admission - adult £4/session (morning or afternoon) or £6 all-day or £15 season ticket (all sections), children £2/session, family ticket £12/session. See syllabus.
Spring Concert in the Cathedral presented by Derby Choral Union. Derby Cathedral on 5 Apr at 7.30pm. Tickets £15, £20 or £24 in advance from dcu.org.uk with limited availability at the door .
Shrek the Musical presented by Gatepost Theatre Company. May Hall, Trent College from 15 - 19 Apr at Evenings 7:30pm / Fri & Sat Mat 2:30pm. Tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/gateposttheatrecompany.
Musicians from London Mozart Players presented by Derby Chamber Music Society. Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby on 27 Apr at 4pm. Tickets from derbychambermusic.org/tickets.php or at the door.
Derby Arts Festival Speech & Drama Competitions. St. John the Evangelist's Church from 7 - 8 May at 9.30am to 5pm on 7th & 10am to 1.30pm on 8th. Admission - adult £4/session (morning or afternoon) or £6 all-day or £15 season ticket (all sections), children £2/session, family ticket £12/session. See syllabus.
The Mikado presented by Melbourne Operatic Society. The Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton from 9 - 12 Apr at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 / £13 concessions / free for 18 & under if accompanied by an adult - see melbourneoperaticsociety.com.
Derby Arts Festival Vocal & Choir Competitions. St. John the Evangelist's Church from 25th to 27th Apr at 12pm to 6pm on 25th, 10am to 8pm on 26th & 12pm to 9pm on 27th. Admission - adult £4/session (morning or afternoon) or £6 all-day or £15 season ticket (all competitions), children £2/session, family ticket £12/session. See syllabus.
Derby Arts Festival Instrumental Competitions. St. John the Evangelist's Church from 29 Apr - 1 May at 9.30am to 8.30pm on 29th & 30th & 9.30am to 12:30pm on 1st. Admission - adult £4/session (morning or afternoon) or £6 all-day or £15 season ticket (all competitions), children £2/session, family ticket £12/session. See syllabus.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory presented by Good Companions Musical Theatre. Derby Theatre from 8 - 11 May at Weeknights 7.30pm, Weekends 1.00pm & 5.30pm. Tickets via derbytheatre.co.uk/event/charlie-and-the-chocolate-factory/.