Following last year’s roaring success in the Gala Theatre, TV’s silliest iconic game show is returning to Durham! With laughs guaranteed and all proceeds going to charity, this is one hectic night you do not want to miss!

Taskmaster Durham’ is a student version of the hit TV show, adapted to the stage in Durham for the third-year running. This show involves Durham students taking on a series of ridiculous tasks, under the watchful eye of the Taskmaster’s Assistant (Michael Nevin), for ultimate judgement by the Taskmaster (Ollie Cochran). As in the TV version, much of the evening will be improvised, with the live reactions to the tasks and the Taskmaster’s judgment both unscripted and entirely changeable. The performances will follow the structure of an episode of the show - prize task; a combination of live and pre-recorded tasks both individually and in groups; final live task of the night. 

Tickets £10 / £9 / £8

Or, get tickets to both showings at a reduced rate for a limited time only!

Bundles £16.50 / £13 / £12

This event is taking place at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 North Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET.

Join Oswald's Players on our first venture into classical theatre, as we bring you Shakespeare's The Tempest, a play full of magic, revenge, forgiveness and family.

In one of Shakespeare's most unique plays, a shipwreck strands Antonio and Alonso on the island of the magician Prospero, Antonio's brother and rightful Duke of Milan. In a story of sorcery and magic, Prospero chooses forgiveness over his quest for vengeance.

£5 Standard

£4.50 Concession

£4 Performing Arts Members / South College JCR Members

This performance is taking place at the Mt Oswald Hub, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3LD.

Performances begin at 7pm and last approximately 60 minutes. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Foot Notes and the Durham University Big Band (DUBB) present their second collaboration concert featuring highlights from both groups’ 2025/26 sets, alongside some select joint pieces.

Off the back of a successful first term, filled with vibrant vocals and high quality performances, Foot Notes A Cappella are thrilled to return to the Durham stage alongside DUBB with a diverse range of repertoire: from the music of Arthur Sullivan and Eric Whitacre.

DUBB are excited to collaborate with Foot Notes on a concert with highlights from their 2025/26 set. They are proud to present a programme of underrepresented composers in a unique contemporary set, following from a successful 2026 UK tour.

Our concert highlights the best of both groups, with select pieces that show off our impressive range in style and performance. Join us for a night of unforgettable jazz, impressive vocals and innovative collaborations.

£10 Standard

£8 Concession

£6 Performing Arts Membership

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

The performance will begin at 7.30pm and last approximately 90 minutes with a short interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show begins.