The theme of FORMAT17, the UK’s largest photography festival being staged in Derby in March is Habitat. It […]
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The telescope at her grandfather’s house had a special fascination for Sarah Louise Pickering and she always looked […]
It was 50 years ago that the Spondon Musical Society decided to try their hand at a full […]
Visiting Scarthin Books in Cromford is always something to be savoured, so being able to combine your work […]
Four women, a collection of stories, several hour glasses, and a huge mirror. I Wish Her Well is […]
The Central Musical Theatre Company are presenting Jekyll and Hyde at Robert Ludlam Theatre in Derby from March 7-11. […]
Originally botanical illustration was a scientific method of making a highly accurate recording of the characteristics of plants. Plant […]
Musician Sarah Bennett knew from an early age exactly what she wanted to do with her life – […]
Sigmund Freud has fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in London’s Swiss Cottage. He intends to spend his last […]
It is commonly said that great people achieve their breakthrough work before they are 30. Paul McCartney was […]
Paul Kerryson may only be the interim executive director at Buxton Opera House but certainly doesn’t see the […]
Poet Michael Gibson brings Sir Gaiwain and the Green Knight, a wonderful 14th century tale of chivalry and […]
Cian Binchy has autism. He likes to spin tin openers. He’s taught all the actors in The Curious […]
Retired art teacher John Shiels will be staging an exhibition of his paintings the Lally Gallery in the […]
The Giant Jam Sandwich, adapted for the stage by Jack McNamara, will be visiting the Guildhall Theatre, Derby […]
Three Midlands-based artists each bring an individual take on the art of collage to produce an eclectic collection […]
Three very different artists will be exhibiting at the gallery at Deda, in Chapel Street, Derby this spring. […]
Feline fans will enjoy the latest exhibition at Banks Mill in Derby where artist Gerry Henegan Barr showcases her […]
Internationally renowned musicians O Duo will bring their unique and energetic percussion performance to Derby Cathedral for the first […]
Described by Gramophone as, ‘spot-on in interpretative instinct’, the Aquinas Piano Trio has established itself over the last […]
If you are a fan of Chatsworth House but don’t always have the time to go along and […]
As the second half of the pantomime season kicks in it is time for the amateur groups to […]
Chesterfield Museum and Art Gallery is hosting Drawing Connections – a prestigious exhibition in January featuring contemporary work […]
QUAD in Derby has a new exhibition by artist Will Hurt, his first solo exhibition, titled Configurations. Will works […]
As the son of folk legend Ashley Hutchings and singer Judy Dunlop it is hardly surprising that Blair […]
Derby Concert Orchestra, Derby Cathedral You don’t usually expect to find the first movement of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony in […]
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all artsbeat followers – thank you for your support during 2016 […]
By the time most of you read this, jazz musician Wendy Kirkland will know whether or not she […]
Get your pens and pencils sharpened and your creative juices flowing for the launch of the third Fifty […]
A new steam engine will be pulling festive rail travellers in Derbyshire this Christmas. Ring Haw has been […]
Champagne will be flowing at Buxton Opera House this New Year’s Eve when it rings in 2016 with its […]
Sledge-Lit, a day of panel discussions, workshops, readings and networking for readers and writers of science-fiction, fantasy and […]
A radical reworking of Shakespeare’s King Lear and Cordelia, a new play from the perspective of Lear’s youngest daughter […]
Derby Theatre and BBC Radio Derby presenter Andy Potter will play host to Limelight, a grand charity gala, […]
You’ll be left grasping for superlatives if you are lucky enough to be in the audience at Derby […]
Once in a while a band appears that strikes a chord with many and their music becomes an […]
A University of Derby project which solved the mystery of the illness behind the tragedy in Shakespeare’s King […]
The Chesterfield Philharmonic Choir kicks off its 50th Golden Anniversary Concert Season with “Music of War and Peace” […]
