The Playhouse went into administration late last year

Derby Playhouse Ltd is in administration after the Arts Council and city council withdrew funding over disagreements about its management.

Now the authority has revealed its plan for future theatre productions, with shows and concerts to be allocated to the most appropriate venue.

It has put in a bid for those parts of the Playhouse its lease does not cover.

The plan - called Derby LIVE - will make use of the Great Hall and the Darwin Suite at the Assembly Rooms, the Guildhall Theatre and open spaces such as the Market Place, Cathedral Green and the River Gardens.

'Greater freedom'

If its bid for the Playhouse is accepted, the venue will be added to the portfolio.

Councillor Alan Graves is the cabinet member responsible for the arts at the authority.

He said: "Our plans will reconnect Derby with its theatre.

"The new arrangement is designed to give producing theatre and the Derby Playhouse building a firm future as decisions are made on Derby Playhouse Limited.