An epic new ancient history play in verse that tells the story of one of Britain's most iconic women: a queen, a warrior and a rebel, Boudica.

DUCT and Suffragette Theatre Company, in collaboration, present BOUDICA by Tristan Bernays.

AD. 61, Britannia.

On the furthest outreaches of the Roman Empire – at the very edge of the known world – rebellion is brewing.The King of the Iceni has died and his widow Boudica has tried to claim her rightful throne. For her insolence in defying Rome, the queen has been flogged, her daughters have been raped, and they have been banished from their homeland. But now, Queen Boudica has returned. And this time she has an army.

She will have revenge. She will have blood. She will make Rome quake in fear.

First performed at the Globe, Boudica is a new ancient history play that tells the story of one Britain's most infamous women: a queen, a warrior and a rebel.

Content Warnings: Death/ Violence/ Flogging/ Rape victims/ Attempted rape/ War trauma/ Suicide/ Misogyny

£7.50 Standard    

£7 Concession

£5.50 DST Members  

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 10pm, including a 15-minute interval

A twisted take on Shakespeare, immerse yourself in this dramatic read-through as the Bard’s greatest heroes and villains, from Hamlet to Lady Macbeth, clash to kill their creator...

Kill Shakespeare: The Dramatic Reading is a stage show that allows a comic book to come alive, combining images from the acclaimed comic book series, acting and music. Done in the form of a staged radio play, the actors read out their lines, create foley and music in sync with the soundtrack.

Having been nominated for both Harvey and Joe Shuster Awards and received glowing profiles by the New York Times, Washington Post, BBC, NPR and CBC, it has created a legion of new Shakespeare fans in this quest that crosses Lord of the Rings with Shakespeare in Love.

Content Warnings: Violence/ Death/ War/ Sexism/ Blood

Tickets:    

£6 Standard    

£5 Concession

£4.50 DST Members 

This Durham University Audio Drama Society staged play 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 9.15pm, including a 15-minute interval

‘All the world’s a stage.’ Castle Theatre Company takes one of Shakespeare’s most famous sayings literally, and, for our summer tour’s sapphire anniversary, is delighted to announce our 2024 touring production of one of Shakespeare’s best-loved comedies: As You Like It. When a court falls into distrust and disrepair, brothers will bicker, friends will flee and shepherds will sing.

Rosalind, disguised as a fiery young man called Ganymede, along with her best friend Celia and their voracious fool Touchstone flee to the Forest of Arden to find a new home. Orlando, out of fear of his elder brother Oliver, hides in the forest where he meets Ganymede who promises to cure him of his love for Rosalind. Meanwhile the shepherd Silvius attempts to woo the shepherdess Phebe who has fallen in love with Ganymede and Touchstone uses his relationship with Audrey to taunt the hapless William. As the pessimistic Jaques questions the nature of man and Rosalind finds herself in over her head as Ganymede, will these foru couples find the liberty in their banishment?

Content Warnings: depictions of mild violence/sexual references

Tickets:

£7.50 Standard    

£6.50 Concession

£6 DST Members

£5.50 University College Students 

This event takes place at Fellows Garden, Durham Castle, Durham, DH1 3BD

Doors will open at 1.30pm, the play will start at 2pm and finish approximately at 5pm, including a 20-minute interval

In their final broadcast, a travel radio show makes a drastic content pivot - through a series of monologues, half of a radio host duo and their intrepid intern start telling stories about cities that don’t exist.

With each fantastical tale, the two grow increasingly more concerned about their missing fellow host, the show’s writer, who seems to be hiding something from them both. The only clue to what’s going on in the imaginary cities in their scripts

Tickets:    

£7 Standard    

£6 Concession

£5 DST Members 

This event takes place at The Holy GrAle, 57 Crossgate, Durham DH1 4PR

Doors will open at 6.40pm, the play will start at 7pm and finish approximately at 8.40pm

Ooook! returns with its annual 'sitcom'. This year its Dr Who adapted by Harry Threapleton. The Doctor and Donna are investigating Adipose Industries and its mysterious weight loss pills, comically missing each other at every turn. They must work together to stop the Racnoss and her army of robot Santas.

Donna Noble’s life changed forever the day she met the Doctor. Years ago, on what was meant to be her wedding day, she found herself teleported into his Tardis (a bigger on the inside police box that can travel through time and space) and found herself in a battle against a creature from another world.

But then the pair parted ways and life went back to normal. Determined to do good in the world and hopeful to find the Doctor again, Donna investigates Adipose Industries and their supposedly miraculous weight loss pills. Little does she know that the Doctor is there also, and that the pair of them will have to contend with an all new, much cuter threat.

Adapted from the hilarious episodes “The Runaway Bride” and “Partners In Crime”, this play is a non-stop rollercoaster of energy, thrills and fun that traverses time and space.

Content Warnings: flashing lights/ diet culture/ sexual references/ references to and depictions of violence

Tickets:    

£7 Standard    

£6.50 Concession

£6 DST Members  

This event takes place at Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre

Doors will open at 7pm (2pm), the Show will start at 7.30pm (2:30pm) and finish approximately at 10pm (5pm), including a 20-minute interval

The Snow-Globe is delighted to present our summer production, William Shakespeare’s uproarious comedy 'Much Ado About Nothing'.

Set in Messina, the play follows two pairs of lovers, who each face trickery and malicious schemes which threaten to derail their relationships. The wit and banter between characters makes this classic romantic comedy a delightfully amusing watch.

Content Warnings: Violence / Misogyny / Antisemitism

£7 Standard    

£6 Concession

£5 DST Members  

This event takes place at Mount Oswald Hub Hall,  John Snow College DH1 3FR

Doors will open at 6pm (matinee 2pm), the play will start at 6.30pm (matinee 2.30pm) and finish approximately at 8.50pm (matinee 4.50pm), including a 20-minute interval

Durham University Orchestral Society is delighted to present 'Beethoven's 5th Symphony' performed by one of Durham's most elite chamber orchestras in Durham Town Hall, alongside Prokofiev's 'Peter and the Wolf'.

Hosted in the atmospheric Durham Town Hall, Durham University Orchestral Society is delighted to present 'Beethoven's Fifth Symphony', performed by one of Durham's leading chamber orchestras. The programme boasts an exciting and renowned compilation of repertoire, featuring Beethoven's 'Egmont' and the 'symphonic tale for children', 'Peter and the Wolf' by Sergei Prokofiev. Complementing the symphony orchestras performance, 'Beethoven's 9th Symphony', held on 14th June in Durham Cathedral, this performance will celebrate Beethoven and Prokofiev's success as two of the most prolific composers within musical history.

Tickets:    

£16 Standard    

£12 Concession

£9 DSM Members  

This event takes place at Durham Town Hall DH1 3NJ

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

Brace yourselves for a melodic evening of barbershop, packed to the brim with Disney, musical theatre, and jazz classics like you’ve never seen them before!

Hold onto your boater hats, because Full Score are back with their much-anticipated end of year concert! Before they take their show to Edinburgh Fringe, don’t miss the chance to see their explosive full chorus in action, alongside some of their award-winning quartets. An evening of silky-smooth barbershop packed to the brim with Disney, musical theatre, and jazz classics, awaits. So keep an eye out for their boaters and braces, because you don’t want to miss this one of a kind show!

£8 Standard    

£7 Concession

£6 DSM Members 

This event takes place at Fonteyn Ballroom, Dunelm House DH1 3AN

Doors will open at 7.15pm, the Concert will start at 7.30pm and finish approximately at 9pm, including a 15-minute interval

HBT's annual Miscast Showcase returns! Miscast presents performers in musical theatre role-reversal, allowing for moments of both comedy and heart-touching emotion.

Described as 'one of the most enjoyable nights in the DST calendar' (DST First Night), Miscast entails a range of solo, small group and full company numbers in roles the performers would never get to play. Hild Bede Theatre are excited to bring back this annual tradition, of a light-hearted evening of musical theatre.

£6.50 Standard    

£6 Concession

£5.50 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 9.30pm, including a 20-minute interval