Durham University’s Barbershop Choir, Full Score, invite you to ‘Livin' la Vida Boater!’ their Epiphany term concert. They will be singing Disney classics, heart-wrenching ballads, nostalgic melodies, and Barbershop favourites.

On Monday 3rd March Durham University’s Barbershop Choir, Full Score, invite you to ‘Livin' la Vida Boater!’ their Epiphany term concert in Durham Castle! Following their fantastic set at the Gala Theatre, Full Score will be singing a sparkling new set of Disney classics, heart-wrenching ballads, nostalgic melodies, and Barbershop favourites. Singing in both full chorus and quartets, don’t miss the show that’ll have you hat over heels!

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6 Durham Student Music Members

This event takes place in the Great Hall, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW.

The performance will begin at 8.45pm and last until 9.30pm without interval. Doors will open 15 minutes before the concert begins.

Fourthwall and Rocket Theatre are thrilled to announce their double bill showcase of Sick Dog (Fourthwall) and I CANT STOP THE LONELINESS (Rocket Theatre), written by Maariya Khalid and Horatio Holloway respectively.

Sick Dog follows Winnie, who is dying - despondent, miserable and fed up. Although she has isolated herself from her friends and family, she is not quite alone. Eliza is the new top-model AI companion-carer, who looks after Winnie in her sickness.This play is an exploration of what it means to connect, and as Eliza begins to develop feelings for Winnie, asks whether human relationships can be simulated by AI.

I CANT STOP THE LONELINESS follows Isao Takahata, a Japanese salary man and Henry Curtis; an up-and-coming British consultant, bridled with an addiction to self-harm that’s putting his life at risk. After a shocking incident traps the two of them in a Karaoke room, confusions emerge and secrets slip to the popping tunes of 1980s Tokyo.

£6 Standard

£5 Concessions

This performance is taking place at the City Theatre, Fowler's Yard, 6 Back Silver Street, Durham, DH1 3RA.

The show will begin at 7.30pm and last until approximately 9.45pm with a short interval.

Set sail with The Little Mermaid, following Ariel as she explores her dreams and the challenges of the sea. This production promises unforgettable moments and a magical experience for all.

Hilde Bede Theatre makes their Assembly Rooms musical debut with Disney's "The Little Mermaid", an aquatic adventure that you won't want to miss! Follow Ariel as she tackles the challenges of the sea and following her dreams, in magical experience that will be enjoyable for everyone!

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6.50 Durham Student Theatre Members

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

This production starts at 7.30pm and lasts until 10pm with a 15 minute interval.

Foot Notes and DUBB present their first ever collaboration concert featuring highlights from both groups’ 2024/25 sets, and collaborative numbers ranging from Gene Puerling to Ēriks Ešenvalds.

Off the back of a successful first term, described as ‘vibrant and accomplished’ in audience reviews, Foot Notes are thrilled to return to the Durham stage alongside DUBB with a diverse range of repertoire: from the music of Anaїs Mitchell in Hadestown, to the likes of Alexander L’Estrange and Eleanor Daley.

DUBB are excited to collaborate with Foot Notes on a concert with highlights from their 2024/25 set: Unspoken Voices. They are proud to present a programme of underrepresented composers in a unique contemporary set, including the music of Nikki Iles, Maria Schneider, and a big band arrangement of Ēriks Ešenvalds’ “Only In Sleep”.

£10 Standard

£8 Concession

£6 Durham Student Music Member

This concert is taking place at Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3HL.

Doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. The concert will last until 9.30pm with a short interval.

A collection of reflective, sacred choral music for the time of Lent. Intertwined with early keyboard and lute pieces.

The Dunelm Consort and Players present an evening of poignant and reflective Renaissance choral and instrumental music. With choral works ranging from the ethereal Allegri Miserere to the hauntingly beautiful Hear my prayer by Purcell, this programme promises to transport listeners from Italy to England through music ranging from chant to polyphony. Intertwining these emotive choral works with solo instrumental pieces invites a contemplative mood, offering the perfect introspective evening in keeping with the Lenten time of year.

£10 Standard

£7 Concession

£5 Durham Student Theatre Members

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

The performance will begin at 7.30pm and last until approximately 9pm with a short interval. Doors open 30 minutes before the start of the show.

Three highly-respected jazz musicians from across the UK come together for this special collaboration with Durham University Jazz Society. Expect a programme of hard-swinging jazz, ballads, and bossa-nova, drawing on the American Songbook tradition. Later in the evening, trio will become quartet, with the addition of Durham University Finalist Freddie Krone on drums!

Jamie Taylor has built a strong reputation throughout the UK and overseas, as a dynamic jazz

guitarist and teacher. His playing has been heard at a long list of clubs and festivals and, in the latter field, he has been Lecturer in Jazz Guitar at Leeds Conservatoire for over 20 years.

Jamie appeared frequently with drummer Sebastiaan DeKrom's resident trio at the legendary Troubadour club in London's Earl's Court, usually alongside organist Pete Whittaker, or regular

bassists Jeremy Brown and Steve Watts. Meanwhile, his collaboration with fellow guitarist Sam Dunn has been a recurrent feature of Ronnie Scott's 'Two For The Road' duo series.

Jamie has also been privileged to work on a more occasional basis with many excellent jazz

musicians from both sides of the Atlantic, among them Baptiste Herbin, Wayne Escoffery, John

Goldsby, Sheryl Bailey, John Stowell, Kate Williams, Tori Freestone, Roni Ben-Hur, Bart DeFoort, and

Steve Fishwick.

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After completing a music degree at the University of Denver in the 80s, Graham Harvey returned to his native England and began working in the UK as a jazz pianist and session musician. Between 1991 and 2001 Graham was the Musical director of the pop band Incognito, recording 13 albums and touring the world Multiple times. From 2006 to the present, Graham has been the pianist for singer Stacey Kent, touring extensively and recording several albums for Blue Note, including the Grammy nominated 'Breakfast on the Morning Tram'.

Over the past three decades Graham has worked with many Jazz and Pop artists including: George

Benson, M People, Hamish Stuart, Will Lee, Lulu, The Jones Girls, Phillip Bailey, Chaka Khan, The BBC Big Band, Omar, Madeline Bell, Jocelyn Brown, Mica Paris, Kenny Thomas and sir Cliff Richard.

The Graham Harvey Trio has been in existence for 25 years and has appeared at Ronnie Scott's in London and on French national radio.

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Andy Champion graduated from Newcastle College in 1998, initially working throughout the UK and Europe as an electric bassist and drummer in various styles of music. But after taking up double bass in 2003 he became more heavily involved in the North East jazz and improvised music scene, rapidly building a reputation that has led to recording and performing with top names such as Bob Mintzer, Tim Garland, Jason Yarde and Andy Sheppard. As an improviser he has played alongside major international figures including Marc Ducret, Marilyn Crispell, Matt Maneri and Eugene Chadbourne.

In addition to touring extensively across the UK with ACV, he also performs with Chris Sharkey's

Shiver, Anglo-French improvising quartet Sonsale and with jazz vocalist Zoë Gilby. In 2013 he was

awarded a place on Serious' 'Take Five' development scheme for outstanding young musicians.

£7.50 Standard

£6 Jazz Society Members

This performance will take place at Divinity House, Palace Green, DH1 3RL.

The performance will begin at 7pm and last until 9pm. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the show.

Durham University Concert Band is proud to present Folklore, an evening of thrilling musical numbers including folk tunes from around the world.

Tap your feet to highlights from Lord of the Dance and you'll get to experience English Folk Song Suite, one of our entries to this year's National Concert Band Festival. We also take you around the world with Arirang and Akatonbu, beautifully combining beloved Korean and Japanese folk tunes. All this and many more, including some livelier show tunes you'll be sure to know!

We can't wait to see you there.

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6 Durham Student Music Member

This concert will take place at St Oswald's Church. Church St, Durham, DH1 3DQ.

This concert will begin at 7pm and last until 9pm. Doors will open at 6.30pm.

Set in the turbulent heart of the French Revolution, the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet details the fate of two ‘star-crossed lovers’, whose dizzying romantic entanglement ends in tragedy.

Durham University Classical Theatre are proud to present our annual Shakespeare production, Romeo and Juliet. In this fresh take on the Shakespearean classic, the story unfolds amid the turmoil of the French Revolution.

Juliet is the daughter of an aristocratic family loyal to the monarchy, while Romeo is a passionate revolutionary fighting for liberty and equality. Their love blossoms in secret against the violent backdrop of political upheaval and shifting alliances. As tensions rise, Romeo and Juliet's entanglement reaches boiling point, in an ending testament to the unbridled power of true love.

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6.50 Durham Student Theatre Members

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

This performance begins at 7.30pm, and doors will open at 7pm.

A modern dystopian reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar!

Ever wonder what the final seven days looked like to Judas?

Get ready to experience the iconic musical Jesus Christ Superstar like never before—amped up with electrifying guitar riffs, thundering drums, and relentless TCMS energy that pushes the boundaries of rock musicals to heights never seen before!

Society has collapsed. Freedom is shackled. A rebellion has been formed. Jesus leads the charge, but has he gone too far?

The stakes are high, the emotions even higher and betrayal lurks around every corner. It's the ultimate rock musical, the ultimate anarchy, told from the eyes of the traitor who thought he was only ever doing good.

Don't miss out on what is promised to be the show of the century!

£8 Standard

£7.50 Concession

£7 Durham Student Theatre Member

This performance is taking place in Trevelyan College Dining Hall, Elvet Hill Rd, Durham DH1 3LN.

The production will start at 8pm, and last until approximately 10.05pm, with a 20 minute interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the show.

Featuring the sunny sound of Felix Mendelssohn’s wonderful ‘Italian Symphony’, based on his voyage through the country, as well as Gerald Finzi’s virtuosic and melodic Clarinet Concerto with soloist James Riley.

This concert also includes a world premiere of Durham student Ella Stephens’ composition describing the flow of a river from source to sea and Anna Clyne’s folk-inspired and modern PIVOT.

£14 Standard

£12 Concession

£10 Durham Student Music Members

This concert is taking place at Elvet Methodist Church, 8 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL.

The concert will begin at 7.30pm and last until 9.30pm with a short interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the show.

A musical theatre concert featuring Durham University Hill Orchestra performing a selection of musical theatre hits, accompanied by incredible live singers.

Join Durham University Hill Orchestra to celebrate a wide variety of musical theatre tunes, from Frozen to Les Miserables, plus excerpts from Wicked! The concert will feature some incredible guest singers who will help bring the musicals to life, and truly make this an ovation-worthy night to remember.

£9 Standard

£7 Concession

£6 Durham Student Music Members

This concert is taking place at St Oswald's Church, Church St, Durham.

The performance will begin at 7.30pm, and last until approximately 9.30pm with a short interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the concert begins.

Described by the Guardian as possessing a "gloriously warm and finely balanced sound" at their concert at the Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Durham University Choral Society and conductor John Forsyth MBE present an energetic programme of Baroque works in the magnificent surroundings of Newcastle Cathedral.

Featuring showpieces such as the ever-popular Vivaldi 'Gloria' alongside Handel's Dixit Dominus, this concert promises unremitting energy and framatic intensity from one of the finest choirs in the region.

£16 Standard

£14 Concession

£12 Student

£10 Durham Student Music Members

The performance will begin at 7.45pm and last approximately 110 minutes including an interval, during which refreshments will be served in the Nave. Doors open 45 minutes before the performance begins.

Patrons should note that there is uneven flooring in the Nave of Newcastle Cathedral.

Experience an Epiphany of your own at Gospel Choir’s Epiphany Showcase: “Harmony Without Borders” Hear toe-tapping Gospel classics and well-known songs infused with rousing gospel harmonies.

We will be performing a wide-ranging repertoire that spans a variety of genres linked together by strong gospel influences, paying homage to its rich African-American cultural heritage. You will also have the chance to hear the voices of our talented members in resounding clarity through small ensemble performances of individually arranged pieces.  We will also be sharing the work we have been doing throughout this year in educating and spreading awareness around Equality Diversity and Inclusion in Durham and throughout the North East.

From essential Gospel classics like “Rain” and stirring spirituals like “Steal Away”and “The Colour Purple”; to well-known hits invigorated with Gospel flair such as “You Got The Love” and “God’s Plan” you will leave inspired, energised and uplifted by the melodious voices of our large, friendly choir. It’s a night not to be missed, and we hope to see you there!

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6 Durham Student Music Members

This performance is taking place at St Oswald's Church, Church St, Durham, DH1 3DQ.

The concert will begin at 7.30pm and last until 9pm with a short interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the show.

Two teams of improvisers come head-to-head in the competition older than time itself. Which team will reign victorious this year? There's only one way to find out - improvised comedy!

Shellshock! Improvised Comedy, Durham's premier improv comedy group, present their signature blend of scenes and sketches. Their annual Hill Vs Bailey show will see two teams competing to be crowned the ultimate winner! Come along for an evening of laughter as you give prompts and suggestions to help shape every scene!

£5 Standard

£3.50 Concession

This show is taking place at the DSU Learning Lounge, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, DH1 3AN.

This show will start at 7.30pm and last until approximately 9pm with a short interval. Doors will open 15 minutes before the start of the gig.

Join DU Classical Ensemble for "Awakening", a journey from winter’s chill to the joy of spring, featuring works by Corelli, Vivaldi, Gluck and culminating with Beethoven’s uplifting Pastoral Symphony.

Join DU Classical Ensemble on March 18th for "Awakening", a concert guiding the listener through the hardships of Winter to the joyful release of Spring. This carefully curated program showcases the incredible variety of music for Chamber Orchestra, challenging expectations along the way. Experience the wintry chill of Corelli’s "Concerto for Christmas Night" and Vivaldi’s stormy "Concerto Grosso in G minor", the drama of Gluck’s "Dance of the Furies", and finally the warmth and breadth of Beethoven’s "Pastoral" Symphony no. 6, a celebration of nature’s renewal.

We hope to welcome you for an evocative and vibrant evening: secure your tickets now!

£8 Standard

£6 Concession

£5 Durham Student Music Member

Free for children 14 and under

This performance takes place at Elvet Methodist Church, Old Elvet, Durham.

The concert will start at 7.30pm and last around 2 hours with a short interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the concert begins.

Join the Palatinate Ensemble for an evening of joyous music-making, featuring works by Brahms, Schubert and more!

The Palatinate Ensemble invites you to join them for their Epiphany term concert 'Spring Melodies' for what promises to be a joyous evening! Conducted by Michael Kohn, the concert features Brahms' Serenade No.1 in D Major - a work that combines charm, elegance and a deep sense of warmth.

Smaller ensemble performances will feature the first movement of Schubert's 'Death and the Maiden' (Quartet No. 14), Dohnanyi's 'Serenade for String Trio', and Ferenc Farkas 'Old Hungarian Dances of the 17th Century'.

£10 Standard

£7 Concession

£5 Durham Student Music Members

This concert will take place at St Oswald Church, Church St, Durham, DH1 3DQ.

The performance will begin at 7.30pm and last until 9pm. Doors will open 30 minutes before the beginning of the concert.

Based on the classic bestselling novel by Sue Townsend, this critically acclaimed West End musical brings Britain’s best-loved spotty teenager’s story to life for a new generation of theatergoers.

Life’s pretty hard when you’re a 13¾ year-old misunderstood intellectual living in a cul-de-sac in 1981. With dysfunctional parents, ungrateful elders and a growing debt to school bully Barry Kent, Adrian Mole’s life simply couldn’t get any worse! So when luminous new girl Pandora joins Adrian’s class, things look set to change for our hapless hero. Pandora immediately captures Adrian’s heart, only for his best friend Nigel to steal hers...

Based on the classic bestselling novel by Sue Townsend, this critically acclaimed West End musical brings Britain’s best-loved spotty teenager’s story to life for a new generation of theatregoers.

£8 Standard

£7 Concessions

£6.50 Durham Student Music Members

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

Performances start at 2.30pm and 7.30pm and last 145 minutes including a 20 minute interval.

Celebrating St Mary's College’s 125th anniversary, Foot of the Hill Theatre Company has assembled a group of student writers to delve into the rich and empowering history of our beloved college from past to present.

This student-written piece celebrates the 125-year history of St Mary’s College. Drawing inspiration from a vast collection of archived books and alumni experiences, you will be whisked through 125 years of St Mary’s. This play highlights the college’s feminist legacy, illustrating how far women have come in terms of educational rights and access to celebrate both past and present Mary’s students.

£7.00 Standard

£6.50 Concessions

£6 Durham Student Theatre Members

This performance is taking place at The Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 N Bailey, Durham, DH1 3LE.

This production begins at 7.30pm and will last 50 minutes with no interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance starts.