Elysium Theatre Company presents OTHELLO by William Shakespeare

part of the Durham Shakespeare Festival 2024

“Perdition catch my soul but I do love thee, and when I love thee not, chaos is come again.”

Award-winning Elysium Theatre Company returns to the Assembly Rooms with new production of Shakespeare's immortal tragedy of love.

Cyprus is under threat from an invasion from the Turks. The Duke of Venice sends his best general, Othello the Moor, to defend the island in its hour of need. Othello is newly married to the young and beautiful Desdemona. Their love seems indestructible. But as the fate of Europe hangs in the balance Othello’s malevolent officer Iago has other plans. Determined to destroy his commander, he rips apart Othello’s love for Desdemona by sewing seeds of jealousy in his tortured mind.

Praise for previous productions at the Assembly Rooms:

'Extraordinary... electrifying.' - Mirage News, 'Macbeth' 2023

'A tremendous success... truly excellent.' - Palatinate, 'Reiver' 2023

'As powerful today as it was when it shocked European audiences.' - NE Theatre Guide,'A Doll's House' 2022

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SUPPORTED BY THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND

£18 Standard    

£13.50 Concession

£10 Student

£7.50 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

Step into a night of smooth rhythms and timeless melodies as Durham University Jazz Society presents 'High Standards'.

Celebrate the start of the academic year with live performances of iconic jazz standards, delivered with style and passion from our experienced performers. Whether you're an enthusiast or just looking for a memorable evening, this is one event you won't want to miss!

£7 Standard

£5 Concession/Durham Student Music Members

This production takes place at the Durham University Music Department Concert Room, Divinity House, Palace Green.

This performance will begin at 8pm, and will last approximately 90 minutes. Doors will open half an hour before the performance begins.

Durham's most chaotic comedy night, hosted by resident dweebs Ben Lycett & Jack Simmonds, comes to AR for one night only!

With a line-up featuring a major TV headliner, BBC New Comedy Award winner Frankie Monroe, plus a whole host of local and student acts, this is not to be missed!

‘Silly, satirical, and full of unpredictability’ - The Northern Echo

TIckets £10

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.

With terror in the backstreets of London, Dr Lanyon delves into a world of supernatural horror as he uncovers the mysteries of his friend Dr Jekyll.

Sixthside Theatre presents Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, a suspenseful tale of mad science and concerned friends. Join us in the midnight streets of Victorian London, where Dr Lanyon and company have become suspicious of their respected friend Dr Jekyll, who seemingly dissappears on nights where violent assaults and terror occur.

Filled with supernatural horror and terrifying fascination, this play delves deep into the world of Robert Louis Stevenson's grandiose novel, and explores the grief and privilege that lurks within it.

Content Warnings: Violence / Sexual violence

Standard £6

Concession £4

Durham Student Theatre Member £4

This performance takes place at the Dowrick Suite, Trevelyan College, Elvet Hill Rd, Durham, DH1 3LN.

This performance will begin at 6.30pm and last 105 minutes. The doors will open 15 minutes before the start of the production.

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 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 9.30pm.

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

£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.