Join Durham University Concert Band on a symphonic adventure, as we explore Beyond the Horizon with concert band classics and travel to Westeros for striking music from Game of Thrones!

In "Epics and Legends" we'll weave a grand saga, transporting you with pieces from classical favourites like Brahms' Waltz in Ab, to Van Morrison's beloved Moondance, to iconic film music in the fantastic La La Land soundtrack! Also don't miss out on hearing our entries to this year's National Concert Band Festival with New York and Holst's Second Suite in F! Get yourself down to Elvet Methodist Church for an unforgettable first concert of the year.

It's a dark and stormy night. Jim, the inn-keeper's granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor's feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in - and her dangerous voyage begins.

Durham Student Theatre presents its annual Freshers’ Play, this year taking on Robert Louis Stevenson’s iconic Treasure Island adapted by Bryony Lavery. A tale of murder and mutiny, bounty and buccaneers, Lavery’s adaptation is an oftentimes comedic retelling of a pirate classic. Jim finds herself in a dangerous yet exciting world she is not used to. Through periods of rebellion, violence and her complex and manipulative relationship with Long John Silver, Jim learns how to grow up and make her own way in a new environment. This production will have every audience member riled up and ready to seek their own adventure.

£7 Standard

£6.50 Concession

£6 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 9.30pm.

Christopher, a fifteen year old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion.

He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but he is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers.

But Christopher’s detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.

Content Warnings: This play contains depictions of abuse, and explicit language.

Standard £8

Concession £7

Durham Student Theatre Member £6.50

This performance takes place at the Mark Hillery Arts Centre, Collingwood College, South Road, Durham.

This performance will start at 7.30pm and last approximately 2.5h with a 15m interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start time.

The annual Freshers’ Showcase! A staple of Durham Student Theatre’s Michaelmas calendar where for one night only, Durham’s newest musical theatre talent takes to the stage performing iconic musical theatre classics.

For one night only, Tone Deaf Theatre Company presents their annual Freshers' Showcase!

An eight-year-long tradition promising a night filled with incredible musical theatre talent from Durham University's Freshers! From 'Wicked' to 'Oklahoma' and 'Hadestown' to 'Les Mis'- the range of styles on display guarantees a fantastic night brimming with nostalgia for everyone.

Get your tickets now to see what this year's freshers have in store!

£6 Standard

£5.50 Concession

£4.50 Durham Student Theatre Members

This production will take place at the The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 N Bailey, Durham DH1 3ET, United Kingdom.

Performances will begin at 7.30pm and last until approximately 9pm with a 15 minute interval. Doors will open half an hour before performances begin.

The Snow-Globe presents "Little Women (Clapham)". A stage adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's classic novel that will make you feel warm and fuzzy this Winter!

The Snow-Globe are proud to present this "Little Women" adaptation by Peter Clapham. This adaptation is true to the beloved novel, following the four March sisters' journey through adolescence. The show will tug on your heartstrings, with themes of family and growing up.

£7 Standard

£6 Concession/ John Snow Students

£5 Durham Student Theatre Members

This production takes place at Mount Oswald, Durham, DH1 3FP.

Performances begin at 7:30pm and will last approximately 2 hours with a 15 minute interval. Doors will open half an hour before the performance begins.

Ernestine Ashworth turns 17, then 18, then 41, 70, and 101. Across five generations, countless dreams, and a single cake baked over a century, she reflects on her place in the universe.

Rocket Theatre Company presents "Birthday Candles" by Noah Haidle, a poignant play that explores the dichotomy of human existence—our lives are both unique and unremarkable. It follows Ernestine Ashworth from her rebellious teenage years, when she vows to surprise the universe, to old age, where she reflects on a life marked by both joy and loss. Through a series of birthdays, anchored by the tradition of baking a cake, Ernestine navigates love, heartbreak, and the inevitable chaos of life.

Content Warnings: Death

£7 Standard

£6 Concession

£6.50 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 9pm.

FALL for the music of Durham University Brass Band in their Michaelmas Term concert, ‘Autumnal Tones,’ held in the atmospheric St Oswald’s Church!

As the 2021 UniBrass champions and winners of the Best University Band in Friezland at Whit Friday 2023, the concert promises to be an unforgettable evening of brass-banding.

Highlights include Karl Jenkins’ Suite from ‘Stabat Mater’ alongside performances from talented soloists from across the band. From the iconic film scores of John Williams to the timeless hits of Elton John, the evening will showcase a diverse repertoire for all to enjoy!

The band will also be joined by their small ensemble, ‘N-piece’, who will perform a selection of captivating pieces.

Don’t miss out!

£8 Standard

£7 Concessions

£6 Durham Student Music Members

This performance takes place at St Oswald's Church, Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ.

The performance will begin at 7.30pm and last 90 minuts with a 15 minute interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the concert.

Join Oswald's Players in this hilarious interactive musical adventure - our second annual student-written pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk!

When the affable young Jack is forced to sell his beloved pet cow Gertie by his overbearing mother, he could have never predicted the beans he traded her for would magically sprout into an enormous beanstalk! It's up to him to explore whatever he finds up it - along with new friends, foes, or even a Giant... His family depends on it!

Content Warnings: Light comic violence and some strong language.

Standard: £6

Concession: £5.50

This production takes place at Mound Oswald Hub, Durham, DH1 3FP.

This production starts at 7:00pm and lasts approximately two hours with an interval.

‘Pour yourself a cup of ambition’ and book your tickets, as DULOG meets Dolly Parton in this hilarious and heart-warming tale of friendship, female empowerment and fighting for what’s right!

Based on the classic comedy film from 1980, ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ follows a trio of hard-working women and firm friends who, fed up with slaving away for their sexist, self-absorbed boss, plan to put him through a little office payback… With its cast of witty and wise-cracking characters, spunkily subversive message of standing up against The Man, and a pitch-perfect country-pop score by the iconic Dolly Parton, DULOG kickstarts its 75th anniversary year in style with this fun and feisty musical – ‘enough to drive you crazy if you let it!’

Content Warnings: Sexual harassment / Sexual content and innuendo / Strong language

£8.50 Standard

£7.50 Concessions

£7 Durham Student Theatre Members

This production takes place at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 N Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET.

This performance begins at 7.30pm (2.30pm on the matinee), and doors open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Durham Opera Ensemble presents a spectacular evening of opera’s finest arias, duets and choruses spanning Mozart to Gilbert and Sullivan.

Enjoy an evening of drama, passion and timeless music as Durham Opera Ensemble proudly presents A Night at the Opera. Bringing to life some of opera’s most beloved arias, duets and choruses spanning Mozart to Gilbert and Sullivan, this promises to be a spectacular celebration of both the genre and Durham’s exceptional vocal talent.

Perfect for both newcomers and opera lovers alike, A Night at the Opera is not to be missed!

This performance takes place at the Concert Room, Durham University Music Department, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RL

£10 Standard

£8 Concessions

£7 Durham Student Theatre Members

This performance will begin at 7.30pm and last 60 minutes. Doors will open 15 minutes before start time.

FHTC is excited to announce ‘Myths and Legends: The Intercollegiate Showcase’!

The intercollegiate showcase is back for its second year, raising money for Children of the North East. This year with the enchanting theme of myths and legends, each college theatre company displays its niche while celebrating a shared love of theatre. From Camelot to Hadestown, this showcase has it all, perfect for everyone.

The showcase celebrates college theatre and creates an accessible opportunity for performers and crew members to work in the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre.

£5 Standard

£4.50 Concession

£4.50 Durham Student Theatre Members

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

Doors will open at 7pm for a performance start time of 7.30pm. The show will last approximately 2 hours, with a 15 minute interval.

DUCT's Classical Acting Showcase is back for 2024!

Come along to see some of Durham's hottest classical acting talent take on a variety of classical monologues and duologues in a lighthearted competition for one night only!

Warnings: Death / Suicide

£7.50 Standard

£7 Concession

£6.50 Durham Student Theatre

This event is taking place at the Birley Room, Hatfield, North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3RQ.

The perofrmance will start at 7:30pm and last until approximately 9:30pm. Doors will open half an hour before performances begin.

This adaptation of 1984 reimagines Winston Smith's reconstruction, where he is forced to re-enact key moments of his life and his 'thoughtcrimes' with the help of others convicted.

The show reimagines sex and romantic relationships through a dystopian lens, using the relationship between Julia and Winston as its focal point (especially in act one). The script uses a lot of Orwell's original dialogue and so in many ways remains true to the novel, whilst incorporating this new metatheatrical twist.

£7 Standard    

£6 Concession

£5.50 Durham Student Theatre 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 will last about 130 minutes, including a 15-minute interval

Sondheim's cult classic 'Merrily We Roll Along' traces the life of wealthy, jaded composer Franklin Shepard and his two estranged friends through each milestone of their lives – in reverse!

Woodplayers are delighted to present our Michaelmas musical, ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ by the legendary Stephen Sondheim.

'Merrily We Roll Along' begins in 1976 and moves backwards, tracing the rise to stardom of successful yet cynical composer Franklin Shepard, alongside his two estranged friends. The musical follows each milestone of their personal and professional lives in reverse, ending with a touch of rueful irony, as the friends at the start of their careers face a bright future: young, talented and enthusiastic about the world waiting to be conquered. A revered musical classic, this production is not to be missed...

Content Warnings: Alcoholism / violence

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6.50 Durham Student Theatre Members

This production takes place at the Mark Hillery Arts Centre, Collingwood College, Durham DH1 3LT.

Performances begin at 7:30pm (2.30pm for the matinee), and the doors will open 30 minutes before the performance. The show will last 150 minutes including a 15 minute interval.

Walkabout Productions return with an innovative immersive take on a beloved Dickens Classic, beating their own record for the UK’s largest work of immersive student theatre.

On a chilly winter’s day, you come to an auction of historical artefacts, including an original copy of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. This is no ordinary copy of the novel; it is filled with imagination, memories and a rather spritely spirit. Suddenly you’re sucked into the carol, and witness the hauntings and festivities, shocks and merriment, singing and dancing, tears and laughter, people and ghosts that make this tale one of the greatest ever told. Like Scrooge, you must decide how this tale will impact your decisions about the past, present and future..

 

£8 Standard    

£7 Concession

£6.50 Student

This event takes place at Dunelm House.

Doors will open at 7pm, the Performance will start at 7.30pm last approximately 135 minutes, including a 15-minute interval

The concert will take you on a tour celebrating European national identity. From the tone poems of Sibelius’ Finlandia and Smetana’s Vltava, to the Russian folklore of Borodin’s Symphony No. 2.

Our Michaelmas concert will take you on a tour of Europe with a programme of music celebrating national identity. Sibelius’ Finlandia and Smetana’s Vltava are tone poems which evoke vast and majestic landscapes as symbols of national pride. We will also play Holmes’ Irlande, another symphonic poem which calls for political freedom. Our concert will conclude with Borodin’s Second Symphony, generally regarded as his best work and a foundation stone of the Russian symphonic sound as it weaves elements of Russian folklore with Western Romanticism.

£14 Standard

£12 Concession

£10 Durham Student Music Members

This production takes place at Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL.

This concert will begin at 7.30pm and last until 9.10pm, with a 20 minute interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the performance.