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.

‘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.

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.