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Derwent looks to increase Welfare profile

A 10 piece ensemble from Derwent Brass will add to their stage experience as part of a new production at Derby Theatre later this month.

Derby
  A 10 piece ensemble from the band will take part in the production

Derwent Brass continues to add to its CV of varied musical repertoire as they get ready to take to the stage for a production of 'Welfare' at Derby Theatre.

Written by Abi Zakarian, a British-Armenian playwright born in Derbyshire to a family of miners, and directed by Sarah Brigham, it tells the story of the pioneering Derbyshire Miners' Holiday Camp where miners went to convalesce, and later to holiday.

The show takes the audience through the decades, following the generations and camp through the highs and lows of its and the mining industry's history.

Artistic partnership

Speaking about their involvement, the band told 4BR: "We're thrilled to continue our collaboration with Derby Theatre. Our artistic partnership has been a source of great pride, and we've enjoyed performing there for a variety of events including a 35-show run of Brassed Off, and more recently encored the prestigious Eagle Awards.

Audiences can look forward to a unique theatrical experience filled with bingo, brass music, and an unforgettable evening of entertainment."

A 10-piece ensemble from the band will be used in the production with Musical Director, Kelvin Towse.

More details

Welfare is showing from September 28th through to 12th October.
Visit: www.derbytheatre.co.uk for more information.

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