Our past productions
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- 2025 -
"A high octane extravaganza, with lively dance numbers and upbeat songs that is testament to the stamina of the young people on the stage."
The Phantom of the Opera
- 2024 -
"Derby Youth Musical Theatre delivered a masterful, polished, and deeply moving production, one I won’t soon forget."
Nativity!
- 2023 -
"I have to applaud the entire cast and production team for putting on a show of such professional quality. I was absolutely blown away by the quality of the performances, the staging, everything!"
Crazy For You
- 2022 -
"Yet another show with a standing ovation, showing just how much we appreciated the array of talent who sang and danced their socks off for our enjoyment."
Bring It On
- 2021 -
"We were dazzled by the dancing, loved the songs and were whooping and cheering on our feet."
Barnum
- 2019 -
"I was blown away by the skills shown in this group, with their juggling, unicycle and tight rope walking, together with singing, dancing and acrobatics."
Legally Blonde
- 2018 -
"An abundance of youthful talent right across the cast; musically secure, well-acted throughout, with crisp, energetic and most effective choreography."
West Side Story
- 2017 -
"The cast work like a well oiled theatre machine. For such young performers, they put some professional shows to shame with their energy and stage craft."
Guys & Dolls
- 2016 -
"Derby’s finest youth group triumphs with another exceptional production. Another assured production of a beloved classic."
The Phantom of the Opera
- 2015 -
"Derby Youth Musical Theatre are fearless and ambitious in tackling the classics and this is by far their greatest triumph yet."
Grease
- 2014 -
"They’ve done it again! This is certainly the liveliest, most energetic and joyous musical this year. The orchestra was exceptional!"
Our House
- 2013 -
"A confident, uplifting statement of intent - to thrill, entertain and enthral the audience. It could not have been more successful."