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Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival
Upcoming Events
Mon 10 Aug10 Aug 2026, 08:00 – 15 Aug 2026, 19:30various venues around Ilkeston, Ilkeston, UKOur Week Long Festival is in the process of being finalised and different events are being released daily, so save the dates. It will commence on Monday 10th August 2026 with the finale 'One Voice Concert' being held at St. Mary's Church on Saturday 15th August 2026
Wed 12 Aug
Wed 12 Aug12 Aug 2026, 14:00 – 15:30Ilkeston Library, Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5RN, UKBack by popular demand. This year, Michael Rumble will be talking about D H Lawrence's American Adventure. This is a free event although you need to book your ticket due to restrictions on numbers, come along and get lost in the history of our famous local author.
Wed 12 Aug12 Aug 2026, 19:00 – 21:00Ilkeston Library, Market Place, Ilkeston DE7 5RN, UK'The Ilkeston Imposter' - There has been a murder in Ilkeston Library and the investigater would like your help to find out whodunnit. You will be shown a PowerPoint presentation detailing the events on the day of the murder and then you can listen to and watch the interviews.
Thu 13 Aug13 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 12:00Cotmanhay and Ilkeston Adult Community E, Bennerley Ave, Ilkeston DE7 8PF, UKA relaxed Tea and Tales taster session, a friendly and welcoming space for adults to enjoy stories together over a warm drink. We’ll explore a short story in a calm environment where there’s no pressure to read aloud or “get it right” — scan QRcode or visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation
Thu 13 Aug13 Aug 2026, 10:00 – 12:00Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4AS, UKCome along and join in with our Circle Dancing, a simple traditional but evolving dance form celebrating peace and harmony. This is a FREE EVENT but you must get your ticket to reserve your place due to restrictions on numbers.
Thu 13 Aug
Thu 13 Aug13 Aug 2026, 11:00 – 12:30Cotmanhay and Ilkeston Adult Community E, Bennerley Ave, Ilkeston DE7 8PF, UKFree Event - Were you a pupil of Bennerley Secondary School before 1980? If so, come and listen to a talk about past events in the school, share your old photographs and meet up with friends from your time at the school.
Thu 13 Aug
Thu 13 Aug13 Aug 2026, 13:00 – 14:30Kirk Hallam Community Centre, Kenilworth Dr, Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston DE7 4EX, UKWere you a pupil of Kirk Hallam Comprehensive School before 1980? If so, come and listen to a talk about past events in the school, share your old photographs and meet up with friends from your time at the school.
Thu 13 Aug
Thu 13 Aug13 Aug 2026, 15:00 – 16:30Green Spire Church, Wharncliffe Rd, Ilkeston DE7, UKIf you'd like to be whisked away from the daily routine into a world of sunshine and make believe, then this is for you! Join us at Ilkeston URC, Wharncliffe Road (Green Spire Church) on Thursday 13th August at 3pm for an afternoon of classic movie themes.
Thu 13 Aug13 Aug 2026, 19:30 – 22:00Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4AS, UKKick off your evening with the Cirrus Clarinet Quartet, as part of our Week Long Festival! Expect a lively mix of music genres - from classical to swing and more - promising a fun, uplifting night for all. Come along for an evening of music, fun and good vibes.
Fri 14 Aug14 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 12:00Weleda UK Ltd, Heanor Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8DR, UKFREE EVENT - What is eurythmy?...The art of eurythmy is not much known because it is an art of movement taught in Waldorf Steiner schools. Eurythmy is the art of making sounds, words or music, visible in choreographed movement and gesture. It's not mime or dance.
Fri 14 Aug14 Aug 2026, 10:30 – 14:00Our Crafty Place, 1 Corporation Rd, Ilkeston DE7 4AS, UKJoin us for a day of Mental Health Awareness. Come and meet a range of local organisations who will be happy to chat with you about the support available for your mental wellbeing. We will be serving refreshments so please stop and have a cuppa with us.
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