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Durham Vocal Festival to Fill City with Song

Durham Vocal Festival is set to return to Durham City this winter. The festival, which will take place from Saturday 27th January to Saturday 10th February, will see Durham play host to world famous vocalists,...
Ross Waiton

Durham Gala Theatre Announces Cast for Talking Heads

Durham’s Gala Theatre has revealed the cast for its upcoming adaptation of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads, with three lead roles going to actors based in the north east. Originally broadcast by the BBC, Talking Heads...
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Dave Spikey to Bring 30th Anniversary Tour to Durham Gala Theatre

One of Britain’s best-loved comedians is set to call in at Durham’s Gala Theatre on a tour that will mark his three decades in show business. Dave Spikey – most famous for writing and co-starring...
Walking for Health, Easington Colliery. Photo: John

Enjoy a Stunning Winter Stroll with Walk Durham this January

Though it may be tempting to stay huddled up indoors with a warm cup of tea in these colder, darker months, a surprising amount of fun can be had by getting outside and enjoying...
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Durham Researcher Uncovers Hair-raising Escapades of Exiled Monks

A researcher at Durham University has uncovered some unusual goings-on connected with the escapades of exiled Benedictine monks. Dr James Kelly has discovered that English and Welsh Benedictine monks – exiled to the Continent during...
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£3 Million Wharton Park Restoration Wins National Recognition

A £3-million restoration project that has given a Durham City park a new heritage centre, café, play areas, and even a miniature car track and amphitheatre has been nationally recognised. Durham County Council’s restoration of...
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County Durham Kids Get Hospital Visit from Christmas Panto Stars

Children in a County Durham hospital recently enjoyed a special Christmas treat – when they were visited by stars from Robinson Crusoe, this year’s pantomime at Durham’s Gala Theatre. The children, in the Treetops Ward...
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Spring Programme Announced for Durham’s Gala Theatre

A brand new production of Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads, a drama inspired by the detective tales of Agatha Christie, and kids’ shows featuring whacky inventions and incredible monsters are just some of the highlights...
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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...
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Durham Gala to Put on Relaxed Robinson Crusoe Pantomime

Durham’s Gala Theatre is to put on a pantomime adapted to people who might normally feel excluded from live performances. Such people could include those with learning difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, and sensory and communication...

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