QUAD Derby

The QUAD building is purpose built and designed to be a lively, accessible and inspiring building to spend time in.

Accessibility

QUAD is a fully accessible building, with an automatic front door (push button), a lift to the upper floors and accessible toilets on every floor.

Access spaces are available in both cinemas that can be used independently or can be situated next to seats for carers or companions. If you require access spaces in the cinema, please ring the Box Office on 01332 290606 to check the availability for the screening of your choice.

There is a Sound Plus TM Infrared Listening system in the cinemas, and an integrated Loop system in the QUAD Box Office, Meeting Room, and Coors Café Bar.

Please do not hesitate to contact the customer services team to discuss any other access requirement queries on 01332 290606 or info@derbyquad.co.uk

Cinema

There are two dedicated cinema screens in QUAD, which show the best in international, independent and Hollywood cinema seven days a week, together with community screenings and education events. QUAD also has festival screenings, film seasons and special events. Cinema 1 seats 234 people and Cinema 2 seats 118 people on luxury seats, with state of the art projection and sound equipment. There is also a number of double seats available in both cinemas.

The Box, a multi-purpose room also has full cinema projection and surround sound with 40 removable cinema seats.

Click here for full cinema listings.

Gallery

The exhibition programme includes work from local, national and international artists, it is exciting, diverse and open to new ideas and experimentation. A full range of artforms are shown in the galleries, from artists film and digital media, to painting, sculpture and photography. The gallery is free to visit and the main exhibition changes approximately every eight weeks. However, the gallery is not the only space in the building to display exhibitions; the wall and corridor space, as well as the digital screens around the building also host changing exhibitions, so there is always be lots to see.

Click here to view our Exhibitions programme.

Café Bar

The QUAD Café Bar is a lively and flexible space on the ground floor. Whether you drop in for a coffee in the morning, a snack at lunchtime or a pre-screening meal you will be sure of a unique and family friendly environment. The menu is fresh and distinctive, using local produce wherever possible and offering extensive vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options.

Orchid IT Bar

Situated on the second floor, perfect for getting drinks and confectionery before entering the cinemas or The Box.

Participation Spaces

Participation, production and education activities are taking place throughout QUAD, making full use of the facilities and spaces available. These include arts workshop activity with schools and community groups, after school and holiday clubs.

Artist studio

Hosting a programme of Artists Residencies lasting for fixed periods of time and feeding in to the wider QUAD programme. A residency may produce a new body of work for exhibition, provide workshops and master classes for groups, or be a home for research and experimentation projects.

BFI (British Film Institute) Mediatheque

QUAD is the first venue outside of London to host a BFI Mediatheque - an exciting and unique collection of film and television from the BFI National Archive.
Using state of the art computer technology, you can browse and view hundreds of films and television programmes from the earliest days of cinema to recent TV favourites. From locally made documentaries and home movies to feature-length masterpieces of cinema history, the regularly updated programme is sure to fascinate, entertain and inspire you.

KATAPULT Digital Studio

Supported by Katapult

A creative technology room accommodating high spec Mac Pro computers (running Adobe Production Suite and Final Cut Studio 2). This is used for digital workshops, artistic creation and short courses. Computers can also be used for on-line viewing of exhibitions and interactive media activities.

The Box

This is the space that sits above the entrance hall. The glass that forms the external walls has been designed by international glass artist Alexander Beleshenko. The glass design expresses the creative energy and buzz of the activity inside QUAD. The Box is a multi-purpose flexible space and is an important symbol of QUAD being more than the sum of its parts. This is where the various programme strands cross over and go beyond art and film and into territory that blurs the boundaries between visual arts and cinema and explores new ground.

The Box has 40 removable seats. These can be used to create an intimate viewing lounge, classroom or club-style atmosphere. They can also be cleared away to leave an empty studio or exhibition space. This space along with the other spaces throughout the building is available for private and corporate hire.