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Award-nominated performer Ben Faulks, beloved by families as CBeebies' Mr Bloom from Mr Bloom's Nursery, will take center stage as Idle Jacques in the upcoming Beauty and the Beast pantomime at Derby Arena this holiday season. The production is a collaboration with Little Wolf Entertainment.
Read MoreThursday 13 July 2025, 6.30–9.00pm. Experience robots that map and choreograph human movement through light. Artist Angela Davies brings her Light Choreographies project to the LEVEL Centre in Rowsley, working collaboratively with local schools and artists.
Read MoreGruffdog Theatre launches their first UK tour this July at the Buxton Fringe with a fresh take on Ibsen's Peer Gynt. After three sold-out runs in Oxford, the company brings their acclaimed production to new audiences across the country.
Read MoreChamber Opera Tours presents an original musical adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion at New Mills Art Theatre as part of Buxton Festival Fringe 2025. All ticket proceeds support the theatre's renovation project, marking 200 years since Austen's passing.
Read MoreJoin us for an unforgettable summer celebration on July 7th at Déda! Enjoy live performances, interactive fun, fantastic music, and dancing. This event welcomes everyone ready to embrace the sunshine spirit and party together.
Read MoreThe Small Producer Quality Food and Drink Awards, partnering with Co-op, offers small-scale producers a chance to gain recognition. Enter today to receive expert judge feedback, with winners securing local or national Co-op store listings and more.
Read MoreJoin our welcoming stained glass group and learn to work with glass while creating pieces for The Barn and your own collection. Sessions run from 9.45am to 1.15pm upstairs at The Peel Centre on select Monday dates throughout June and July. Members pay £8 per session, non-members £12.
Read MoreYou're invited to celebrate with us on Saturday 29th July as we officially open the doors to Haarlem Creative Studios and Artspace! Come be part of this exciting milestone for our creative community.
Read MoreCelebrate the inaugural National Writing Day with Fleet Arts. Former Derbyshire Poet Laureate River Wolton leads an accessible workshop exploring real and imagined views through creative writing. Perfect for newcomers. Wednesday 21st June, 1pm-3pm at Fleet Arts, Belper. £5 waged, £2 unwaged.
Read MoreWork with professional artist Deb Allitt at Fleet Arts in Belper to develop your drawing and painting techniques. Drawing inspiration from various artists, you'll receive guidance in creating your own still life composition featuring flowers, plants, and ceramics.
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