2025
Still Life
by Noel Coward
You might not have heard of Still Life, but you've almost certainly seen it - in the guise of one of the most famous film romances of all time - Brief Encounter.
Join is in the autumn as the nights draw in and you want something warm and cosy to occupy your evening!
Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale, 16/17/18 October
2026
Jane Eyre a musical adaptation
by Chris Bush
Charlotte Brontë's great love story comes to life with music to lift your heart and set your spirit soaring. This beloved tale of secrets and the lies that secrets create, of unimaginable hope and unspoken passion, reminds us what it is to fall deeply, truly and completely in love. Nominated for five Tony Awards, Jane Eyre explores religion, sexuality and protofeminism, all while enchanting audiences with a timeless love story.
Chatsworth House, 16/17/18, 23/24/25 April
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
The world's greatest love story, brought to you in some of the Peak District's most glorious outdoor settings: Chatsworth, Eyam Hall, Callow Hall, Whirlow Brook Hall, Cromford Mill and on the hillside overlooking Lathkil Dale.
9-18 July
Top Girls
by Caryl Churchill
Top Girls by Caryl Churchill is considered to be one of the great plays of the last century. It explores the complex realities of women's ambition and success in a patriarchal society. The story centers on Marlene, a career-driven woman who achieves a high position at a London employment agency. The play opens with a surreal dinner party where Marlene celebrates her promotion, inviting historical and mythological female figures like Isabella Bird, Lady Nijo, and Pope Joan. Through their stories, the play examines the sacrifices women make for success, the impact of patriarchal structures, and the cost of ambition. The second half of the play contrasts this with Marlene's family life and her relationship with her sister Joyce and niece Angie, highlighting the personal and societal consequences of prioritizing career over relationships and family.
October 2026
Venue TBC
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