Three desperate housewives in small town America wish for the man of their dreams and get more than they bargain for in this devilish musical.

Oswald's Players is proud to present The Witches of Eastwick, our summer musical for 2026! Alexandra, Sukie, and Jane, three women living in a small town dominated by local Felicia Gabriel, all share a desire for some excitement to spice up their mundane lives. Wishing for "all manner of man in one man," one arrives in a literal flash as the devilish Darryl Van Horne. As Horne seduces them, the three women began to explore their powers in this comedic musical.

£7 Standard

£6.40 Concession

£6 Performing Arts Members

£6 South College JCR Members

This performance will take place at the Mount Oswald Hub, The Drive, Durham, DH1 3FP.

The performances will begin at 7pm and last approximately 2 and a half hours with interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the show begins.

Castle Theatre Company is delighted to announce its 2026 touring production of one of Shakespeare’s most entertaining comedies: The Merry Wives of Windsor. Set in 1960s suburbia, the show includes a number of musical interludes sure to put a smile on your face! Packed with trickery, duels, and a whole array of unique costuming, The Merry Wives of Windsor promises a side-splitting night of laughter and chicanery.

New in town and down on his luck, Sir John Falstaff arrives in Windsor and attempts to woo Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, the wives of two wealthy residents. Meanwhile, the Pages’ daughter, Anne, is pursued by three suitors. With Mistress Quickly being paid by all three to put in a good word for them, chaos ensues as they all vie for her hand. In between duplicitous love letters, eavesdropping, and plain old trickery, events culminate in a fantastical nighttime confrontation in Windsor Park, where Falstaff soon realises that he’s got more than he bargained for.

Castle Theatre Company is the oldest performing arts groups at Durham University, and for over four decades has taken an annual summer Shakespeare tour around primarily the south of England and the USA, performing classic comedies on the lawns of stately homes, gardens, and abbeys. The company is renowned for its high standard of performance, offering a full-length Shakespeare comedy that is suitable for all the family. 2025’s touring production of Twelfth Night was performed to sold-out audiences across England.

£10 Standard

£9 Concession

£8 Performing Arts Members

This performance will take place in the Fellow's Garden, Durham Castle, Palace Green, Durham, DH1 3RW.

Performances will begin at 2.30pm and run for 135 minutes with a short interval. Doors will open 30 minutes before the performance begins.

Celebrate an incredible year of music-making with the 2026 Durham Student Music Boat Party, featuring the inaugural DSM awards ceremony, entertainment from The Quays and so much more!

Set sail with Durham Student Music on the Prince Bishop River Cruiser for an incredible evening of celebration. As the sun sets on another year of music-making, you can be sure to enjoy a stunning 2 hour sunset cruise on the Prince Bishop River Cruiser. The night also includes entertainment from The Quays and the inaugural Durham Student Music Awards Ceremony, celebrating some of the finest moments of the year. Join Durham Student Music and DSM societies for a special finale celebration, closing the curtain on a memorable year of music-making.

The Prince Bishop River Cruiser also contains a bar, where a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can be bought. Please note that no alcohol is allowed to be brought onto the boat.

£10 Standard

£7 Performing Arts Members

This event will take place at Prince Bishop River Cruises, Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AF.

The event will begin at 5pm and last until 8pm.

An orchestral journey through celebrated classical pieces and iconic video game soundtracks.

Embark on a Quest Through Music, as Durham University Hill Orchestra transports you from the elegant ballrooms and city streets of classical music, to the enchanted kingdoms of video games. Featuring music from Zelda, Super Mario Galaxy, Dragon Quest, and Kirby, alongside celebrated pieces, including Beethoven's Egmont Overture and Gershwin's American in Paris, this performance will explore heroes and orchestral storytelling, in both past and present music.

£8 Standard

£7 Concession

£6 Performing Arts Members

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

The performance will begin at 7.30pm and last for approximately 70 minutes.