Upcoming Events

Grease
Jan
27
to 31 Jan

Grease

Funny, frank and upbeat, Grease has remained one of the world’s most popular and enduring musicals since its electric Broadway and West End debut in the early 1970’s.

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Universitas
Jan
29
to 31 Jan

Universitas

During the Republic of China, three Peking University professors discuss the existence and meaning of the university after receiving three unexpected examination papers and a letter.

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Death of a Salesman
Feb
5
to 7 Feb

Death of a Salesman

Travelling salesman, Willy Loman, has spent his life in pursuit of the American Dream. Dissatisfied and disillusioned by life, Willy loses his grip on reality – haunted by memories and failed aspirations.

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ComedyFest 2026
Feb
7

ComedyFest 2026

Fresh off an award-winning Edinburgh Fringe run and back with an almighty bang, The Durham Revue are taking Gala Durham over for an action-packed show full to the brim with 100% new, cutting edge material and shiny sketches.

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What Dreams Are Made Of
Feb
8
to 9 Feb

What Dreams Are Made Of

Join Oswald’s Players as we journey through a thrilling set of song and dance inspired by the cast’s dream roles! From SIX to Hadestown, Wicked to Waitress, and everything in between, there is something for everyone in this show dedicated to the love of musical theatre.

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An Evening for the Earth
Feb
8

An Evening for the Earth

Bailey Theatre Company presents ‘An Evening for the Earth’ - an interdisciplinary showcase with John’s Music Society and special guest performances, celebrating the natural world in support Durham Wildlife Trust.

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CARRIE: THE MUSICAL
Feb
12
to 14 Feb

CARRIE: THE MUSICAL

Inspired by the iconic Stephen King novel and its 1976 film adaptation, CARRIE: THE MUSICAL tells the tale of awkward teenager Carrie White navigating the difficulties of high school and her relationship with her religiously fanatic mother. When Carrie is humiliated at prom, she unleashes her telekinetic powers in vengeance that will throw her life into chaos.

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Lavender
Feb
12

Lavender

Summer 1916. Edward's shoulder injury sends him home to fiancee Eleanor for convalescence, where he becomes unnerved not only by shell-shock, but also his feelings towards the estate's new farmhand.

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Anastasia
Feb
13
to 15 Feb

Anastasia

Based on the animated movie from 20th Century Fox, Anastasia is a dive into one of history’s biggest unanswered questions: what happened to Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov?

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Catch Me If You Can
Feb
26
to 28 Feb

Catch Me If You Can

A charismatic con artist forges identities and fortunes while evading a relentless FBI agent turning a thrilling chase into a dazzling tale of deception, ambition, and coming of age.

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Come From Away
Mar
5
to 7 Mar

Come From Away

Come From Away is a heartwarming musical celebrating human kindness, set in Gander, Newfoundland, where locals welcomed stranded passengers after 9/11. With humor, compassion, and vibrant storytelling, it highlights resilience, community, and unexpected friendships forged during extraordinary circumstances.

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Taskmaster Durham 2026
Mar
8

Taskmaster Durham 2026

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!

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Julius Caesar
Mar
12
to 14 Mar

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, navigates conspiracy, tyranny and morality - and the death and violence that follows it.

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Dusk to Dawn: A Cabaret
Mar
15

Dusk to Dawn: A Cabaret

A dazzling journey of classic musical theatre numbers within the themes of light and shadow. With mysterious, moody pieces, and bright, hopeful harmonies: this cabaret takes a worthy spotlight.

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The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Mar
19
to 21 Mar

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

On the streets of Paris, a tale of love, conflict, and acceptance. With a soaring score, choir and band, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is brought to life in concert.

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Othello
Apr
30
to 2 May

Othello

Shakespeare’s Othello is a timeless tale of betrayal, deceit and revenge. When overlooked for a promotion, Iago begins to plant seeds of doubt in the mind of his general, Othello, with tragic consequences.

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Be More Chill
May
7

Be More Chill

Based on the novel by Ned Vizzini, Be More chill is a comedy musical that focuses in on high school life tackling questions of identity and self.

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THAT FACE
Jan
22
to 24 Jan

THAT FACE

A mother spiralling. A son trapped in her world. A daughter reeling at the price of rebelling. Polly Stenham’s ‘That Face’ is a dissection of a family drowning in its own privilege.

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The Seagull
Jan
22
to 24 Jan

The Seagull

Chekov's gripping tragicomedy presents the human struggle between ambition and human connection; the desire for innovative creative success versus the comfort of tradition and family ties.

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An Act of Musicals
Jan
18

An Act of Musicals

Aidans College Theatre will be taking you on a journey through six of your favourite musicals in our show 'An Act of Musicals'. This vibrant production is not one you'll want to miss.

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Jane Eyre
Jan
15
to 17 Jan

Jane Eyre

In a dramatic retelling of this great Romantic novel, young and unsuspecting governess Jane Eyre must fight to secure her freedom and identity in a world that condemns her for it.

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Lemons Lemons Lemons
Dec
11
to 12 Dec

Lemons Lemons Lemons

First Theatre Company presents Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons, a dystopian romance about a couple navigating a world where speech is rationed to just 140 words a day. As language becomes limited, they must discover new ways to connect, argue and say the things that matter most.

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[title of show]
Dec
10
to 13 Dec

[title of show]

Two best friends, lyricist Hunter and composer Jeff, try to write a hit musical for the New York Musical Theatre Festival. The problem is that they have just three weeks.

Three weeks away from the deadline for a Musical Theatre festival, struggling writer friends Hunter and Jeff scramble to write a play in time. This one-act musical tells their story in a hilariously self-referential musical telling the story of "a musical about two guys writing a musical about two guys writing a musical".

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Brontë
Dec
10
to 12 Dec

Brontë

A powerful historical drama and literary biopic that  follows the sisters’ lives from their childhood through to their ultimate deaths as they navigate personal struggles and creative ambition amidst the oppressive patriarchal limitations of the 19th century.

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THE EFFECT
Dec
8
to 9 Dec

THE EFFECT

Volunteers Tristan and Connie bond during a depression drug trial. As researchers track their dopamine, the pair wonder if their growing connection is genuine affection or merely chemically induced feelings.

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Rewind: A Cabaret
Dec
7

Rewind: A Cabaret

Rewind will see an unsuspecting person transported across the eras, meeting all kinds of characters on their journey back to their own time period - this production features lots of well-loved musical theatre songs wound together into a brand new jukebox musical showcase.


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Robin Hood: South College Panto
Dec
7
to 8 Dec

Robin Hood: South College Panto

In the newest installment of Oswald's Player's annual student-written pantomime, Robin Hood roams Sherwood Forest to steal from the rich and redistribute the wealth to the poor. He is hunted every step of his noble quest by the evil sheriff of Nottingham, who will do anything to stop him. With original songs, hilarious new characters, and magical romance, this revisited tale is not one to miss!

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Guys and Dolls in Concert
Dec
6

Guys and Dolls in Concert

Performed for ONE NIGHT ONLY on 6th December at Redhills Durham Miners Hall!

Guys and Dolls is a lively musical set in 1950s New York, where gamblers and showgirls clash with missionaries. Sky Masterson bets he can win Sarah Brown’s heart, while Nathan Detroit juggles love, luck, and gambling.

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The Crucible
Dec
5
to 6 Dec

The Crucible

The timeless classic parable of mass hysteria draws a disturbing parallel between the awful high strangeness of 1692 Salem and our own paranoid society.

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We Could Be Heroes
Dec
4

We Could Be Heroes

Colleges from every corner of Durham unite in support of Anxious Minds to explore the theme, WE COULD BE HEROES.

From quiet acts of courage to epic failures, this showcase asks: what does it mean to save—or try to save—someone? What does it mean to save yourself?

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The Crucible
Dec
3

The Crucible

The timeless classic parable of mass hysteria draws a disturbing parallel between the awful high strangeness of 1692 Salem, 1950s McCarthyism, and our own paranoid society.

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Pygmalion
Nov
28
to 30 Nov

Pygmalion

Shaw’s sharp comedy of class, identity, and transformation - where a cockney flower girl is taught to pass as a 'proper' lady, with unexpected consequences.

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Animal Farm
Nov
27
to 29 Nov

Animal Farm

A farm’s dream of freedom unravels into tyranny in Orwell’s timeless allegory of power, corruption, and control.

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Sweeney Todd
Nov
18
to 22 Nov

Sweeney Todd

DULOG presents the legendary tale of ‘Sweeney Todd’, a grippingly gothic Sondheim musical that’ll tip you to the edge of your seat. Upon returning to London fifteen years after his wrongful exile, the reinvented Sweeney Todd takes up his old barber shop above Mrs Lovett’s pie shop. Faced with revelations of his past, the two work together to add a deadly secret ingredient to her pies.

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An Invitation to the Opera
Nov
17

An Invitation to the Opera

Durham Opera Ensemble and Durham University Palatinate Orchestra present a showcase concert including overtures, arias, duets and choruses from your favourite operas in the magical Great Hall of Durham Castle!

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Guards! Guards!
Nov
11
to 12 Nov

Guards! Guards!

Terry Pratchett’s infamous city of Ankh-Morpork is under threat from a 60-foot fire-breathing dragon, and only the underpaid, drunken, and world-weary Night Watch stand in its way!

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Blithe Spirit
Nov
6
to 8 Nov

Blithe Spirit

Blithe Spirit is Durham Student Theatre's 2025 Freshers Play, a witty farce where novelist Charles Condomine’s séance summons his mischievous first wife’s ghost, unleashing chaos as his current wife joins the haunting. Noël Coward’s classic sparkles with sharp humour and supernatural twists.

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Cluedo
Nov
2

Cluedo

It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well . . . dead. So whodunnit? Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.

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