Derby Theatre is a theatre in Derby. It is in the Intu Derby shopping centre. It used to be 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. The theatre reopened in 2009 as the Derby Theatre under the ownership of the University of Derby. The university use it as a professional and learning theatre. It has a 531 seat main auditorium and a 110-seat studio theatre.
Derby Theatre
Questions and Answers
Q: Where is Derby Theatre located?
A: Derby Theatre is located in the Intu Derby shopping centre.
Q: What was Derby Theatre previously known as?
A: Derby Theatre was previously known as the Derby Playhouse.
Q: Who owned and ran the Derby Playhouse when it first opened?
A: Derby Playhouse Ltd owned and ran the Derby Playhouse from its opening in 1975 until their company ceased operating in 2008.
Q: When did Derby Theatre reopen?
A: Derby Theatre reopened in 2009.
Q: Who currently owns Derby Theatre?
A: Derby Theatre is currently owned by the University of Derby.
Q: How does the University of Derby use Derby Theatre?
A: The University of Derby uses Derby Theatre as both a professional and learning theatre.
Q: How many seats does the main auditorium at Derby Theatre have?
A: The main auditorium at Derby Theatre has 531 seats.