Massive Archive of Age-Old Durham Documents to Be Moved
Durham County Record Office - whose huge archives include five miles of documents dating back to medieval times - is going to have to move. As a result, local people are being invited to...
Folk Musicians to Deliver Tale of Exile at Durham’s Gala Theatre
Some of Britain’s most respected folk musicians are to deliver a powerful tale of exile and migration at Durham’s Gala Theatre.
The Transports – a popular folk opera written by Peter Bellamy, who died in...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
£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...
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...
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...