The Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust says it remains determined to bring the building back to life - and hopes to create ...

from the University of Derby, who has been researching the origins of Dracula, including appearing on the stage for the very first time at the Grand Theatre in Derby in 1924. READ MORE ...

That family was the Kembles and as this playbill from Derby Theatre dated Feb 1805 shows, playing the leading role was another of this famous acting dynasty, Stephen Kemble. Derby Theatre playbill ...