The Eagle Awards 30th Anniversary [2026]

It is the 30th anniversary of the Eagle Awards, which showcases and celebrates the wealth of amateur theatre in Derby and Derbyshire and is one of the highlights of the region's cultural calendar. On Saturday 18th July at 7pm, we are once again thrilled to be playing host to the The Eagle Awards. Now in its 30th year, we will be bursting onto the Derby Theatre stage with pzazz, panache and in the presence of some of the most exciting talent in the region. The Eagle Awards showcases and celebrates the wealth of amateur theatre in Derby and Derbyshire and is one of the highlights of the region’s cultural calendar. Derby and the surrounding areas are fortunate to have one of the country’s largest and most vibrant Amateur Theatre communities and awards, of a beautiful Eagle designed exclusively by Royal Crown Derby, will once again be presented to individuals and companies who have excelled in key areas. Amateur translates as ‘for the love of it’ and The Eagle Awards celebrate, promote and recognise this love and the wonderful array of theatre it produces each year. Caroline Barth (Head of Learning, Derby Theatre and Eagles coordinator) said: “The Eagle Awards is one of the city’s highlights of the arts and cultural calendar for non-professional artists and companies from across the region. This year is our 30th anniversary and the event is a wonderful opportunity for artists, companies and audiences alike to celebrate and recognise the fantastic talent and achievements of these companies. Once again, the judges have seen an amazing array of shows, and the judging has been incredibly tough. We look forward to seeing and welcoming all nominees, other members from the amateur theatre community and audiences on the evening.” ________________________________________ Compèred by Morgan Brind and with BSL interpretation by Trish Wright of The Inclusivity Group LTD