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Harriet Kemsley: Work In Progress (14+)

Following her eye-opening appearance on the first series of Last One Laughing UK, multi-award winning stand-up comedian Harriet Kemsley tries out new material i…

Gala Theatre, Durham

The Last Days of Trump (A Liberal Fantasy)

It’s election night in the year 2028 and aging two-term President Donald Trump is finally about to be replaced for good.

Durham University, Durham

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Join us for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle «The Four Seasons» in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performe…

Durham Cathedral, Durham

Toto The Ninja Cat And The Great Snake Escape (Age 5+)

A brand-new family musical for everyone over five.Meet Toto. She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Gala Lunchtime Concert Series (Aug

Trumpeter Graham Hardy is a familiar face to jazz fans in the North East as both bandleader (including the Northern Monkey Brass Band) and as sideman in numerou…

Gala Theatre, Durham

The Agatha Christie Cure – Cathy Rentzenbrink in Conversation

Join us for an evening with bestselling author of The Last Act of Love and Ordinary Time Cathy Rentzenbrink, discussing her new memoir The Agatha Christie Cure…

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Les Miserables Cast A

Cast B Valjean Michael M Javet Alastair P Marius Leo B Eponine Eilidh H Cosette Bella M Fantine Esther B Gavroche Eloise Little Cosette Isabel B Enjolras Rachel…

Durham Johnston School, Durham

The Comedy Store (Sept

The Comedy Store is delighted to be showcasing its best and brightest comedy talent at Empire Consett.The London club that gave a leg-up to the likes of Eddie I…

Gala Theatre, Durham

Les Miserables Cast B

Cast B Valjean Ben C Javet Alastair P Marius Daniel M Eponine Bella H Cosette Julie A Fantine Miranna Gavroche Eve B Little Cosette Katie M Enjolras Mia A Inn-K…

Durham Johnston School, Durham

Mark Harrison

MARK HARRISON is widely considered one of the most original and interesting blues artists around.

Claypath Deli, Durham

Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll

In 2012, Wilko Johnson, the iconic rock star and founder of legendary Essex band Dr Feelgood, was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Sunderland Legends: Peter Reid & Kevin Phillips

Join us for an audience with Sunderland Legends Peter Reid and Kevin Phillips.Peter Reid was voted as the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in 1985 and came fourt…

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Skapones

Launderette InfoDoors 7 Music from 7.45 Well stocked bottle bar all finished by 11 or earlierLaunderette is a mixed seating and standing venue.

Old Cinema Launderette, Durham

Ballet Black At 25 (Age 7+)

Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates its 25th Anniversary with a much-anticipated return to Gala Durham.For twenty-five years, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black has…

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The Comedy Store (Oct

With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent, and remains…

Gala Theatre, Durham

Ivo Graham: Orange Crush

What is the best orange thing in the world? Aperol spritz? Sunsets? Claudia Winkleman?

Gala Theatre, Durham

Tracy Borman: Tudors on Tour

Discover the Tudors as you’ve never seen them before with historian, broadcaster and bestselling author Tracy Borman OBE.

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Daniel Kitson - Thrum (16+)

There’s the sound of somewhere else and the permanence of a plant pot and the ubiquity of a phrase and the heartbreaking brevity of a very long time.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Rich Hall: Chin Music

“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter.

Gala Theatre, Durham

An Evening with Ruby Wax

Don’t miss the incomparable Ruby Wax live on stage for a brilliant, bold and deeply human evening of storytelling, insight and razor-sharp wit.From her trailbla…

Gala Theatre, Durham

Superstar - A Musical Evening with Ben Forster

Ben Forster is a British actor and singer best known for winning ITV's Superstar talent show in 2012, which led to him playing Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Durham Jazz Festival: Marvin Muonekè & Strictly Smokin' Big Band

This show brings together one of the rising stars on the UK jazz scene with one of the North East’s most beloved acts.Marvin Muoneké is a vocalist, songwriter,…

Gala Theatre, Durham

The Nick Cope Family Show

Come and join Nick Cope for a brand new, delightful family concert, featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.Nick has been writing and recording his…

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Adventures In Modern Recording: An Intimate Evening with Trevor Horn

From Seal to Frankie Goes to Hollywood, from ABC to Yes, from Grace Jones to Belle and Sebastian, and from Robbie Williams to Pet Shop Boys, one man has been at…

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David Ford

These days, David Ford feels much more at home operating on the fringes of the music business, not trying to be famous, not trying to get rich.

Old Cinema Launderette, Durham

An Evening With the Chet Set

From Hollywood pinup to heroin addict, An Evening with the Chet Set celebrates the life and music of Chet Baker, the eponymous trumpet player and vocalist whose…

Claypath Deli, Durham

David Ford's 2026 ’Songbook’

Launderette InfoDoors 7 Music from 7.45 Well stocked bottle bar all finished by 11 or earlierLaunderette is a mixed seating and standing venue.

Old Cinema Launderette, Durham

Rapunzel 2026: Relaxed Performance

Our relaxed performances are designed to welcome audiences who may otherwise feel excluded from live theatre.We aim to create a less formal, more supportive env…

Gala Theatre, Durham

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.This is a tribute concert experience.

Durham Town Hall, Durham

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Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

Durham Town Hall, Durham

Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West

The Metropolitan Opera LA FANCIULLA DEL WESTPuccinis exhilarating drama of the Wild West returns in a new staging by Richard Jones, marking the companys first n…

Gala Theatre, Durham

The Comedy Store (Feb

With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premiere name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent, and remains…

Gala Theatre, Durham

Carl Hutchinson: Fine Whine

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Royal Ballet & Opera: Cosi fan Tutte

Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Simon Fowler: The Ocean Colour Scene Songbook & Beyond

He’s the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle,…

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This Is The Life by John Godber

Dave and Sapphire have worked backstage at the Old Forge for years. They’ve never felt the lure of the spotlight, they prefer the dark of the wings.

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Giovanni: Unstoppable

He’s back… and more unstoppable than ever.Giovanni Pernice returns in 2027 with his brand new live tour – UNSTOPPABLE.The Strictly Come Dancing champion and BAF…

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The Rachel Parris Songbook

The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new sta…

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Seann Walsh: This is Torture

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy.

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Nik Kershaw: Music and Lyrics

Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including Wouldn’t it Be Good, The Riddle and I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on…

Gala Theatre, Durham