Derby Theatre’s Post

It's press and guest night for Welfare at Derby Theatre, a new play written by Derbyshire playwright Abi Zakarian, telling the story of The Derbyshire Miners’ Holiday Camp in Skegness. Audiences can expect brass bands, rousing speeches, entertainment and a whole load of bingo!      We're delighted to be working in partnership during Welfare with Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre joining forces to raise vital funds that will help both charities to offer brilliant experiences to disadvantaged young people from Derby - whether that is a visit to the theatre for the very first time or a much-needed holiday in Skegness. Derby Theatre engages with over 5000 young people each year through innovative programmes for young people offering bursary places to attend Youth Theatre, creative mentoring sessions for care experienced young people that help to develop confidence and tickets to see exciting productions at the theatre.    Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre, another Skegness institution was founded in 1891 and provides a 5-day holiday for over 400 children each year at their dedicated centre in Skegness.  Young people can have a break in a safe and welcoming space, take part in activities with new friends and most importantly, enjoy an ice cream on the beach! We will be collecting donations at every performance of Welfare, which runs at Derby Theatre until 12 October.   Everything we raise will be split equally between both charities and every penny donated will help us to make a massive difference for young people in our city. You can also donate online, so please do support if you can (Link in the comments)