Sitting along Duffield Road in Derby, the Robert Ludlam Theatre is a performing arts venue operated by Saint Benedict Roman Catholic Academy. The theatre is housed within the school’s North Block Hall, giving it a dual identity as both an educational facility and a performance space. The DE22 postcode area covers this part of Derby, placing the venue in the north-western residential reaches of the city.
About the Venue
The Robert Ludlam Theatre takes its name and character from its connection to Saint Benedict Roman Catholic Academy, where it functions as the main theatrical space. Known locally by its alternative designation, North Block Hall, the venue has a distinct school-rooted identity that shapes the kind of productions and events it hosts. For those travelling to the site, Duffield Road is one of the main arterial routes heading north out of Derby city centre, making the theatre reasonably accessible by road and local bus services.