Rolling Stones Story Coming to Durham’s Gala Theatre
For one night only, a play charting the incredible history of one of England’s most successful bands will be calling in at Durham City’s Gala Theatre. The Rolling Stones Story will be staged at the...
Durham Miners’ Gala Music Festival Cancelled
A music festival that was due to be a key part of the Durham Miners’ Gala 2017 has been cancelled. The Marras Festival – which would have been held at East Durham College’s Houghall Campus...
Durham Foodbank Flooded with Festive Donations from Council Workers
Hundreds of boxes of festive food have been donated to Durham Foodbank, thanks to the generosity of Durham County Council staff. Over the last few weeks, council employees have been bringing items to work that...
On the 12th Day of Christmas … I Put My Litter in the Bin
County Durham kids have written and recorded a somewhat different take on the classic Yuletide favourite The Twelve Days of Christmas. Children from Bluecoat Church of England Junior School...
Addams Family Musical to Spook Durham Theatre Goers
The Addams Family – the creepy, macabre and often darkly funny take on the all-American family unit – are set to entertain Durham theatre goers this week. Having already been the subject of several films...
Enjoy a Night of the World’s Greatest Guitar Heroes in Durham
For
anyone with a love of rocking out and a fascination for the history of guitar
music, the perfect show is on its way to Durham’s Gala Theatre. The Story of...
Classic Drama ‘The Secret Garden’ Coming to Wharton Park
A classic children’s story will be brought to life in Durham’s Wharton Park this weekend. Saturday 10th August will see a performance of The Secret Garden – based on the 1911 novel by Francis Hodgson...
North East Artists Chosen to Light up Lumiere 2017
Five north-east artists have been chosen to contribute to Lumiere 2017, the festival of lights that will illuminate Durham this autumn. Earlier this year, the organisers of Lumiere 2017 made an open call for ideas...
Lumiere Lighting Conference to Draw Delegates from over 70 Cities
A major conference on lighting – which will coincide with the Lumiere festival – is expected to draw international delegates from more than 70 cities to Durham. Architects, engineers, planners, lighting designers and mayors will...
Durham Libraries Now Offering Thousands of Free Audiobooks
County Durham booklovers will soon have the chance to listen to many of the works of their favourite authors – all for free. Hundreds more online audiobooks have now been made available to library users...
