Situated on Kedleston Road in the DE22 postcode area of Derby, the Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company occupies a building known as Shakespeare House, at number 93. Kedleston Road runs northwest from the city centre, passing through residential streets in the western part of Derby, making the theatre accessible from both the city and the surrounding suburbs.
About the Company
The Derby Shakespeare Theatre Company is a dedicated theatre group focused on the performance of Shakespeare’s works. Based at Shakespeare House, the company brings productions to audiences in Derby and the wider region. Its work sits within a long tradition of amateur and professional Shakespeare performance in English regional cities, where local theatre companies maintain a consistent presence outside the major commercial circuits. The company can be followed on Facebook and through its own website at derbyshakespeare.org.uk.
Finding the Theatre
Kedleston Road is a well-travelled route heading out towards Kedleston Hall, the National Trust property a few miles to the northwest of Derby. The theatre’s address at number 93 places it within easy reach of the city centre by bus or bicycle, and the road is served by local bus routes connecting it to Derby’s main transport network. Visitors travelling by car will find the DE22 area straightforward to reach from the ring road and the A38 corridor.