Durham Student Music and the Durham Miners' Association Brass Band, one of the finest brass bands in the North of England, collaborate to present a festive evening of carol singing and Christmas music at Elvet Methodist Church.

Durham Student Music presents a celebratory evening of carol singing at Elvet Methodist Church. They are joined by the renowned Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band, regarded as one of the finest brass bands in the North of England, alongside performers from across the Durham Student Music community.

Bringing together the rich heritage of Brass band music with much-loved Christmas carols, this promises to be a wonderful evening of music-making and community spirit. Whether you are a passionate carol enthusiast or simply want to enjoy the performances on offer, this uplifting festive programme will celebrate the very best of Christmas.

Schloer and Mince Pies will be provide, with donations warmly welcomed. Festive attire is very strongly encouraged!

£10 Standard

£8.50 Concession

£7 Performing Arts Membrs

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

The concert begins at 7.30pm and lasts approximately 2h15m. Doors will open 30m before the show begins.

A raw, explosive and unforgettable sung-through rock musical about love, loss and mental illness. As one family fights to hold itself together, how far will they go to find hope?

TDTC presents Next to Normal, a sung-through rock musical exploring one family’s struggle with mental illness and grief. The mother, Diana Goodman, lives with bipolar disorder and battles with depression, hallucinations, and the memories of a major loss.

As medication and therapy weaken her, husband Dan, daughter Natalie, and son Gabe struggle to stay afloat. Intimate and emotionally charged, Next to Normal is a musical that combines a powerful score with a gut-wrenching narrative to tell the story of a family learning that recovering from loss is never easy, and that hope only comes when they face the truth together.

Please note that this performance contains a visual depiction of a suicide attempt, self-harm, blood clearup, and electroconvulsive therapy.

£10 Standard

£9 Concession

£7 Performing Arts Members

This performance will take place at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms Theatre, 40 N Bailey, Durham, DH1 3ET.

Performances will begin at 7.30pm or 2.30pm and last approximately 150min with interval. Doors will open 30min before the show begins.

John has always understood himself as gay.  However, he is forced to question this when, on a break from his boyfriend, he starts to fall in love with a woman.

Despite the bickering, John loves his boyfriend. John also loves his new girlfriend.

Mike Bartlett’s ‘COCK’ is an exploration of sexuality and identity. The play examines the conflict and guilt within John as his partners wait for him to decide who he wants to be with, and in turn, who he is. The pressure builds with time and the dinner that was meant to resolve the issue only worsens it as John’s dad encourages him to keep his identity unexplained

What happens when labels trap you?

£10 Standard

£9 Concession

£7 Performing Arts Members

This production is taking place at the City Theatre, 6 Back Silver St, Durham, DH1 3RA.

Performances will begin at 7.30pm and last for approximately 90 minutes without interval.