The Inter University Musical Theatre Competition (IUMTF) is a national musical theatre competition in the UK for universities to showcase their best musical theatre talent. Universities will compete in three categories, going head to head to be crowned IUMTD champion 2024

The Inter University Musical Theatre Competition Committee are please to bring you the 2024 Inter University Musical Theatre Competition hosted by Durham University, the 2023 IUMTF champions. The 2023 theme....It's Good To Be Bad; Friends and Foes.

Durham are pleased to be hosting the UK's only national musical theatre competition for universities in our resident theatre, the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre. The competition aims to showcase the greatest national musical theatre talent as six universities go head to head to be crowned IUMTF 2024 Champions and host next year's competition. Judged by three industry professionals, this is a unique opportunity for all involved to dazzle the judges and their peers, to gain valuable feedback from industry superstars!

£9.50 Standard    

£9 Concession

£8 DST Members  

This event takes place at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

Doors will open at 1.15pm, the event will start at 2pm and finish approximately at 6pm, including a 40-minute interval

“Embark on a laughter-filled journey with Mr.Donkey.”

a comedic masterpiece penned by Zhou Shen and Liu Lu.

"和驴得水一起踏上充满欢乐的旅程。由周申、刘露创作的喜剧杰作。

Yoghurt Theatre's uproarious “Mr. Donkey” promises an unforgettable experience，blending humor and heart in a tale that transcends culture boundaries.

又戈戏剧社将幽默和复杂的情感融合在这一荒诞喜剧《驴得水》中，将为观众们带来一次难忘的体验。

Content Warnings: may contain sexism, violence, suicide, shooting content.

内容警告：可能含有色情、暴力、自杀、枪击内容。

£8 Standard 标准票

£7Concession 优惠票

£6 DST Members 成员票 

This event takes place at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

Doors will open at 7pm, the performance will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 10.30pm, including a 15-minute interval

Wouldn’t it be fun to be a fly on the wall in the smoking area of the Durham club Jimmy's? Imagine all the crazy conversations you would overhear.

Lion Theatre Company is excited to be bringing a student-written comedy to the DST scene. This play based (very loosely) on true events, follows a skit for each night of the week from Monday through Sunday, where we meet students from every clique.

Performing in the first week of summer term, hopefully these characters will provide a well-deserved break from procrastination, reminding you of the countless nights in Jimmy’s to come post-exam season. Take a break from studying and join us for a laugh! (Warning: make sure to visit Hatfield bar beforehand!)

Content Warnings: Mentions of homophobia/ alcohol abuse/ smoking/ violence

£5.50 Standard    

£5 Concession

£4.50 Hatfield JCR Ecec Members, DST Members  

This event takes place at The Birley Room, Hatfield College, DH1 3RG

Doors will open at 7pm, the performance will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 8.20pm

Rocket and First are teaming up to bring you ‘milk teeth’ by Maariya Khalid and ‘Incremental’ by Max Shanagher, a student writing double-bill exploring the depths of the human psyche.

Following her (hot) therapist’s advice, Zenab buys a doll to reconnect with her inner child. But the moment she takes it out the box, she can’t help but feel a strange connection to it. ‘milk teeth’ is about lost love, motherhood, and loneliness, showcasing how quickly a woman can unravel.

Marcus and Sophia walk into a shop. This simple premise is explored to its absurdist extent in an existential play where audiences watch a scene unfold repeatedly with incremental changes. ‘Incremental’ explores power dynamics within relationships and the extent to which even the smallest of changes can have monumental effects...

Content Warnings: Milk Teeth: Infanticide/ sexual harassment/ abuse/ bereavement/ mentions of misogyny/ mentions of abortion/ mentions of suicide. Incremental: Violence

Tickets:    

£7 Standard    

£6.50 Concession

£5 DST Members  

This event takes place at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

Doors will open at 7pm, the play will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 9.45pm, including a 15-minute interval

Tick, Tick... Boom! where the pursuit of artistic excellence takes center stage, illuminating the exhilarating highs and gut-wrenching lows of a life consumed by passion.

Tone Deaf Theatre Company present Tick, Tick....Boom! at City Thearre. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. His girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city, his best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue and, yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery and pop/ rock score, featuring a three person cast, will have you laughing and crying, all within ninety minutes!

Content Warnings: Mature themes/ discussion of HIV/AIDS/ discussion of mortality/ drug/alcohol use.

£8.50 Standard    

£8 Concession

£7.50 DST Members  

This event takes place at City Theatre, Fowlers Yard, Durham DH1 3RA

Doors will open at 7pm, the Concert will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 9pm

George and Martha’s sadistic game-playing and vitriolic verbal scrapping reaches its climax in a momentous revelation.

Albee’s play examines the complexities of the marriage of a middle-aged couple, Martha and George. Late one evening, after a university faculty party, they receive an unwitting younger couple, Nick and Honey, as guests, and draw them into their bitter and frustrated relationship. Set in 1960s New England, the play delves into George and Martha’s ‘games’ and the fantasies that they hide themselves in.

Content Warnings: Depictions of domestic violence, child loss, sexual references

Tickets:

£7.50 Standard

£7 Concession

£6.50 DST Member

£5 Members of School Groups (this will be verified at the door)

This event takes place at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, DH1 3ET

Doors will open at 7pm, the Show will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 10.15pm Including a 20-minute interval

DULOG presents their traditional sign-up Cabaret Night of musical theatre favourites!

For one night only, DULOG presents a one-night-only Cabaret, featuring a variety of Durham's musical theatre talent including Assembly Rooms first-time performers! Come along for a fun night full of songs from your favourite shows!

£8 Standard    

£7.50 Concession

£7 DST Members  

This event takes place at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

Doors will open at 7pm, the Concert will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 9pm