Derby Arts and Theatre Association

STARGAZER - A tale of long ago presented by Captive Audience. Strutts Community Centre from 10 - 13 Dec at 7.30pm evenings & 2pm Sat matinee. Tickets £15 plus booking fee via ticketsource.co.uk/captive-audience-ltd or direct from captiveaudience@live.co.uk and 07799 892 320.

A Feast of Christmas Music presented by Melbourne Operatic Society. Castle Donington Community Hub on 13 Dec at 7.30pm. Tel: 07518 560162 for further information.

A Celebration of Christmas presented by Dalesmen Male Voice Choir. St. Peter's Church, Belper on 13 Dec at 3pm. Free concert with a retiring collection.

Strike the Harp presented by Sitwell Singers. St. John the Evangelist's Church on 15 Dec at 7.30pm. Tickets £14 in advance from sitwellsingers.org.uk, £16 at the door (cash/card) & £5 for under 18s.

Get that Christmas Glow presented by Duffield Singers. St. Margaret Clitherow Church, Duffield on 17 Dec at 7.30pm. Admission £5 on the door, refreshments available.

Christmas Concert presented by The Derwent Singers. Christ Church, Belper on 18 Dec at 7.30pm. Tickets £10 (u18 free) online via derwentsingers.org.uk or email general@derwentsingers.org.uk or on the door (cash or card).

Christmas Festival presented by Derby Concert Band. Derby Cathedral on 20 Dec at 7.30pm. Tickets from ticketsource.co.uk/derby-concert-band, more details at facebook.com/DerbyConcertBand/events.

The Nutcracker; a new brass and animation family Christmas experience presented by Derwent Brass. Free souvenir included with every child ticket. St. Peter's Church, Belper on 20 Dec 2025, starts at 3.30pm, doors open 2.45pm. Estimated running time 45 mins. Adults £8 (in advance, £10 on the door), children (u16) £5, family ticket £25 (2 adults and up to 3 children), children u3 and carers go free with a full paying adult ticket. Tickets available via derwentbrass.co.uk/events or St. Peter's Parish Church Office (Church Lane Belper), Moss Office (Kings Street, Belper) or Slenderella Shop (Queen St, Belper). Box office phone 0333 666 3366.

Christmas Cracker presented by Derwent Brass. St. Peter's Church, Belper on 20 Dec at 7.30pm. Doors open at 6.45pm. The perfect Christmas Concert with Derbyshire's Premier Brass Band; Derwent Brass - winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society Inspiration Award. Featuring Helen Perry as guest vocalist singing Christmas favourites such as "All I want for Christmas", plus carols, festive music and animated video of The Nutcracker. Tickets general in advance £10 (+£2 on the door), children (u16) half price, children u5 and carers go free with a full price adult ticket - available from derwentbrass.co.uk/events, St Peter's Parish Church Office (Church Lane, Belper), Moss Office (King St. Belper) or Slenderella Shop (Queen St. Belper). Further information at derwentbrass.co.uk/events, box office 0333 666 3366.

Bemrose Recital - Martin Cousin(piano) presented by Derby Chamber Music & Music at Duffield. Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby on 8 Feb at 4:00pm. Tickets from derbychambermusic.org, musicatduffield.com, WeGotTickets and at the door.

Flying High 2026 Gang Show presented by Flying High Gang Show. Derby Theatre from 11 - 14 Feb at Wed - Fri 7.15pm, Sat 1.30pm & 6pm. Tickets £18 / £16 concessions (under 16 & over 60) from 01332 593939 & derbytheatre.co.uk.

Jesus Christ Superstar presented by Belper Musical Theatre. Belper Community Theatre from 17 - 21 Feb at Tue - Fri 7:30pm, Sat 1:30pm & 6:30pm. Tickets via ticketsource.co.uk/bmt.