Gala Brochure Spring 2019

Spring 2019

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Welcome

Gala Theatre Online All of our shows are available to book online at www.galadurham.co.uk

We are always trying to expand the scope of the events we offer at Gala, and at this time last year, we were announcing the very first Durham Adventure Festival.

This three-day festival celebrated the outdoors, and those people who have the determination to get outside and undertake adventures. We were delighted with the response to the inaugural event, from both our regular audiences, and those who visited Gala for the first time.

This season, we are delighted that Durham Adventure Festival returns. We have loads of plans to make this year bigger and better, showcasing the very best in exploration and endurance. We want to inspire more people to explore and enjoy outdoor adventures, and we can’t wait to share our ideas with you.

And on page 28, we also have a sneak peek at details of our next Gala production, which comes later in 2019. Following on from our successful staging of Jim Cartwright’s Two in October, we are delighted to be producing a new version of Teechers by John Godber. This fresh and funny comedy will bring back memories for anyone who remembers their time at secondary school.

We look forward to welcoming you to Gala.

You can also find out the latest updates about our upcoming shows by ‘liking’ us on Facebook at facebook.com/galadurham or by following us on Twitter at twitter.com/galadurham or Instagram at Instagram/gala_durham

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SPECIAL TICKET OFFER

Teechers As a reward to all our Grade A customers, we’re delighted to offer an early bird ticket price of £10 for all performances of Teechers when booking before Thursday 31 January 2019.

We’ll also give you a Gala guarantee that this will be the cheapest price for Teechers, so be sure to book your ticket early.

Classic Cinema Studio Surely we can’t be serious with our 1980s comedy double-bill? Well, we are serious...and don’t call us Shirley.

Robin Byers Service Manager - Place & Experience 2

Screening on Sunday 7 April, you can book tickets for both Caddyshack and Airplane! for a bargain £8.

MUSIC

Gala Lunchtime Concert Series All concerts are 1.00pm - 2.00pm | £5

Zoe Gilby and Noel Dennis Quintet: Aurora Friday 4 January Vocalist and songwriter Zoë Gilby has teamed up with jazz trumpet/flugelhorn player Noel Dennis, double bassist Andy Champion, guitarist Mark Williams and drummer Russ Morgan for Aurora, a project that has been augmented with lyrical interpretations written by Zoë and is inspired by the compositions of Noel’s trumpet and flugelhorn hero, Tom Harrell.

Paul Edis Trio: A Brief History of Jazz Piano Friday 1 February ‘Brilliant young pianist’ Paul Edis is joined by the outstandingly talented Andy Champion (double bass) and Russ Morgan (drums) to perform music made famous by Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck, Thelonius Monk and many more of the great jazz pianists.

Giles Strong Trio Friday 1 March The trio, which features jazz guitarists Giles Strong and Roly Veitch as well as Ian Paterson on double bass, reflects a shared passion for straight ahead jazz based on the best of the Great American Songbook repertoire. And it is with detailed arrangements, thoughtful improvisation and interplay the trio create their unique and engaging style of chamber jazz.

Hot Club Du Nord Friday 5 April Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord bring to life the classic 1930s and 40s repertoire of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s Hot Club de France. Featuring Emma Fisk on violin, James Birkett and David Harris on guitars and Bruce Rollo on double bass, the band encompasses a wealth of experience, knowledge and love of the hot club/gypsy jazz style.

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COMEDY

SCREENING

Funny Bones Comedy Club All shows start at 7.45pm | £8.50 Our monthly dose of Friday night funnies returns with a mix of seasoned stand-ups and new comic talent.

Friday 4 January Self-confessed comedy geek Barry Dodds headlines your first Funny Bones Comedy Club of 2019 with surreal one liner specialist Daniel Triscott and a comedian described as ‘an abstract guitarplaying impish minstrel of a man’, Edy Hurst. MC Drew Taylor oversees the evening with his sharp, observational style.

The Madness of George III

Friday 1 February

Saturday 12 January, 2.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), £10 Gala Members

According to fellow comic Hal Cruttenden, audiences love headliner Gareth Berliner who you may also recognise as ‘Macca’ from Coronation Street. Gareth will be joined by critically-acclaimed comedian Harriet Dyer, Australian comic Tom Little and host for the evening MC Ryan Gleeson.

Friday 1 March A legend of the comedy circuit, Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Seymour Mace tops the bill in March. Seymour will be joined by MC Jim Bayes and it’s a tale of two Philips for the rest of the line-up with one of the most sought after acts in comedy Philip Simon and professional stage hypnotist Philip Stanley.

Friday 5 April A master of off-the-wall wordplay, Noel James is disarmingly honest about his struggles with comedy. Completing the line-up is a man who was born funny Tom King, the personable and amusing Jack Topher and Manchester-based MC Big Lou’s commanding presence matches his punchlines and timing of delivery.

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Presented by NT Live

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world, but his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the crown, and expose the fine line between a king and a man.

Written by Alan Bennett and originally broadcast live from Nottingham Playhouse, this encore screening stars Olivier Awardwinners Mark Gatiss and Adrian Scarborough.

FILM

SCREENING

The Tragedy of King Richard the Second Presented by NT Live Tuesday 15 January, 7.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £10 Gala Members

Classic Cinema Studio

King. The male ruler of an independent state; one who inherits the position by right of birth.

First Sunday of every month, 6.00pm | £5 Kick off the start of each month at Gala as we screen cult classic films in our revamped Studio space. It’s a relaxed environment to watch your favourite flicks, with the bar open throughout to buy alcoholic tipples and snacks. Each ticket includes a free tea, coffee or soft drink to reinvigorate you for going back to work on Monday.

Sunday 6 January Big Trouble In Little China (15) Sunday 3 February Pretty Woman (15) Sunday 3 March Casablanca (U) Sunday 7 April 1980s Comedy Double Bill:

Caddyshack (15) (6.00pm) and Airplane! (12A) (8.00pm).

£5 per film or £8 for both.

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER

King of the castle. A children’s game in which each child attempts to stand alone on a mound, or sandcastle, by pushing other children off it.

Simon Russell Beale (The Lehman Trilogy, King Lear) plays King Richard II in a visceral new production about the limits of power, directed

by Joe Hill-Gibbins (Little Revolution, Absolute Hell).

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MUSICAL

Singin’ In The Rain Presented by DULOG Tuesday 15 to Saturday 19 January, 7.30pm (+ 2.30pm on Wednesday and Saturday) | £8.50 - £14.50, £40 family ticket (Tuesday and Wednesday performances only).

Adapted from the beloved film which has been hailed the ‘greatest movie musical of all time’, Singin’ in the Rain has everything you could want from a musical: singing, dancing, romance, comedy and onstage rain.

As 1920s Hollywood is shaken up by the introduction of ‘the talking picture’, silent film stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont are forced to readjust to the changing times. This proves a problem for Lina whose very unglamorous voice threatens to make her a laughing stock. Enter Kathy Selden, the talented ingénue who might just be able to save the film studio and find love along the way. Featuring iconic songs like Make ‘Em Laugh, Good Mornin’ and of course Singin’ in the Rain, this musical will put a smile on your face and a rhythm in your heart.

Every 11th ticket free when booking in groups of 10+.

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COMEDY

The Comedy Store Sunday 20 January, 10 February, 3 March and 7 April, 7.30pm | £11 (£9 concession), £8 students and Gala Members With over 35 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new talent, and remains the place to see the stars of the future. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican have all cut their comedy teeth with us.

The line-up is top secret and we only find out a couple of weeks beforehand, so be sure to like The Comedy Store Durham on Facebook to find out first.

MUSIC

SCREENING

Brit Rock Presented in partnership with Newcastle Climbing Centre

Judy Collins Monday 21 January, 7.30pm | £25 Having inspired audiences with her sublime vocals in a career which spans five decades, the Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter is esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards and her own poetically poignant original compositions.

Judy began her impressive music career at 13 as a piano prodigy before the hard luck tales and rugged sensitivity of folk revival music seduced her away from life as a concert pianist. Her path pointed to a lifelong love affair with the guitar and pursuit of emotional truth in lyrics.

Saturday 26 January, 7.30pm | £12 (£10 concession) The UK has arguably the richest climbing history and one of the strongest ethical codes of conduct in the world; Brit Rock is quite literally a no-nonsense celebration of this richness. Leading film maker and founder of the Brit Rock Tour Alastair Lee is collaborating with the best of the UK’s adventure film makers as well as his own new productions resulting in this stunning new line up of climbing films.

Now 76 and as creatively vigorous as ever, Judy continues to create music of hope and healing that lights up the world and speaks to the heart.

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MUSIC

SCREENING

Ben Waters

An Evening of A Cappella

I’m Not Running

Sunday 27 January, 7.30pm | £14, £7 Gala Members

Northern Lights with Full Score

Presented by NT Live

Presented as part of Durham Vocal Festival

Thursday 31 January, 7.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £10 Gala Members

Voted piano player of the year at the prestigious Boisdale Awards, Ben Waters presents an up-beat evening of authentic boogie, blues and rock ‘n roll. Ben has worked alongside some of the genre’s greatest legends including Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones, Sir Ray Davies and Shakin’ Stevens.

Having performed recently across the globe, including Australia at Sydney Opera House no less, Ben is looking forward to giving the New Year a big rockin’ welcome in Durham.

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MUSIC

Monday 28 January, 7.30pm | £11 (£9 concession and £5 under 18s) The Northern Lights are proud to return to Gala following last year’s sell-out performance as part of Durham Vocal Festival. Northern Lights will bring a brand new wide-ranging selection of fully-choreographed songs to this performance, with support from Full Score, whose remarkable barbershop performances saw them become Durham University’s society of the year in their first year of existence.

Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign.

When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision. What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your piece of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare?

Starring Siân Brooke (Doctor Foster, Sherlock), this explosive new play is directed by David Hare (Pravda, Skylight) and is described by The Washington Post as ‘the premiere political dramatist writing in English’.

THEATRE

COMEDY

COMEDY

The Bobby Thompson Story

Ed Gamble

The Horne Section

Friday 1 and Saturday 2 February, 7.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Members

Blizzard

Monday 4 February, 8.00pm | £17.50

Bobby Thompson’s woodbine smoking “Little Waster” alter ego became a folk hero across the North East, yet this hid a man troubled by drink, gambling debts and the tax man.

Writer and performer Pete Peverley returns to the Gala Theatre with his touching, heartfelt and very funny celebration of the life and work of this comic legend.

Sunday 3 February, 8.00pm | £15 After a sell-out national tour in 2017, Ed Gamble is back with another bracing flurry of idiocy. Off of Mock the Week (BBC2), Drunk History (Comedy Central), The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC2), Man Down (Channel 4), Conan (TBS) and a short film he can’t remember the name of where he killed a man from The Bill (ITV) with a spade. ‘…this is a super show from a comic who may be about to become more of a force in the game.’

Chortle

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss everyone’s favourite Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Expect a heady mix of spontaneous standup, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by the brilliant comedian Alex Horne, the creator and co-host of Taskmaster.

‘We can’t recommend The Horne Section highly enough.’ HHHHH Time Out

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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SCREENING

TALK

Young Picasso

The Sound of Music

Jenni Murray

Presented by Exhibition on Screen

Presented by Durham High School for Girls

A History of the World in 21 Women

Tuesday 5 February, 2.30pm and 6.00pm | £10 (£8 concession), £7 Gala Members

Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 February, 7.30pm (+2.30pm on Saturday) | £15 (£12 concession), £48 family ticket

Monday 11 February, 7.30pm | £18

Pablo Picasso is one of the greatest artists of all time - and right up until his death in 1973 he was the most prolific of artists. Many films have dealt with these later years - the art, the affairs and the wide circle of friends. Too long ignored, it is time to look at the early years of Picasso; the upbringing and the learning that led to his extraordinary achievements.

Working closely with all three Picasso Museums in Malaga, Barcelona and Paris, this film explains how he rose to great heights.

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MUSICAL

Durham High School for Girls is delighted to be returning to Gala with their production of The Sound of Music. With music by Rodgers and Hammerstein and book by Lindsay and Crouse, this family classic is sure to thrill and delight audiences of all ages.

The inimitable host of Women’s Hour Jenni Murray celebrates great women from around the world, rescuing some from obscurity and shining a new light on familiar names.

Encompassing artists, politicians, activists, reporters and heads of state from past and present, A History of the World in 21 Women celebrates the lives, struggles and achievements of women who have had a profound impact on the shaping of our world.

THEATRE

MUSICAL

A Doll’s House

Screen to Stage

Presented by HangFire Theatre

Presented by New College Durham

Thursday 14 to Saturday 16 February, 7.30pm (+2.30pm on Saturday) | £12

Friday 15 February, 7.30pm | £7 (£6 concession)

Things are looking up for the Helmers. After years of scrimping and saving, Torvald has landed a promotion at work, finally giving the family the financial security and social position they crave.

Nora couldn’t be happier.

But as faces from their past force long-held secrets out into the open, Nora must confront the consequences of her actions and question just how perfect her marriage really is.

Following the success of their production of The Twelve Pound Look, HangFire Theatre return to Gala with their latest production. Ibsen’s play captures one woman’s journey in the face of an oppressive society and remains as charged, intense and provocative as it was 140 years ago.

A musical spectacular from the Performing Arts Acting and Dance students of New College Durham. An all singing and dancing celebration of the West End and Broadway adaptations of popular films such as Matilda, Young Frankenstein, Billy Elliot, Shrek, Fame, The Addams Family and many more.

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FAMILY

FAMILY

GTSS Sharings Presented by Gala Theatre Stage School Saturday 16 February, 1.00pm (Tots and Foundation), 4.00pm (Juniors) & 7.00pm (Seniors and Ensemble) | £4 GTSS family and friends, as well as those who are interested in getting involved in our stage school, can join us as our fabulous Gala Theatre Stage School students share the culmination of their semester’s work.

All schools have been using the Gala in-house production of Two as their starting point so expect to see stories of friendship, love and everything in between. The sharings have all been created and devised by the brilliant young people themselves, with direction and support from our professional team of facilitators.

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Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong Wednesday 20 February, 2.00pm | £10 (£8 concession) Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! He’ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips. And to celebrate his latest book Nice Work for the Cat and the King, everything will have a special ‘royal’ twist!

Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in.

Running time 75 minutes, no interval. Suitable for everyone aged 4 years and above. A meet and greet follows the show.

OPERA

COMEDY

MUSICAL

Die Fledermaus

ComedyFest

No Miracles Here

Presented by Durham Opera Ensemble

Presented by Durham Revue

Presented by The Letter Room

Friday 22 to Saturday 23 February, 7.30pm | £15 (£12 concession, £10 students), £9.50 DST Member

Sunday 24 February, 8.00pm | £10 (£8 concession)

Thursday 28 February, 7.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), free to Gala Members

The Durham Revue are joined by the worldfamous Cambridge Footlights and esteemed Oxford Revue for a night of rib-tickling absurdity with the three biggest names in student wit.

We all love stories of triumph over adversity.

Dashing tales of brave men and women overcoming the odds. Adrenaline fuelled frenzies of endurance and stamina. But what if we told you that this one was simply too close to call.

It is New Year’s Eve, Gabriel von Eisenstein is being forced to go to jail for punching a police officer. However, after receiving an invitation to Prince Orlofsky’s extravagant ball he decides to push back his jail sentence for one more evening of fun. Eisenstein tells his wife, Rosalinde, that he is off to jail that evening, yet Rosalinde does not fall for his lies and follows him to the ball in disguise. Their maid, Adele, also feigns an excuse be released from work so that she can go to the party, disguised as a Russian actress.

This party is not one you want to miss.

From the groups that bought you Stephen Fry, Rowan Atkinson, Emma Thompson, David Mitchell, Nish Kumar, Phil Wang and many more, this is a night of cutting-edge student comedy not to be missed.

‘ComedyFest has always been a highlight of the annual DST calendar.' HHHHH Palatinate

Ray is a young man with a big night ahead of him. The music has started and he can’t leave the floor. He just has to keep going. With a stage set up in a concert-like setting, this production revolves using live music in collaboration with theatre to create a sweat soaked marathon of a story with a northern soul.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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THEATRE

Crimes On The Nile Presented by New Old Friends Directed by James Farrell Tuesday 26 to Wednesday 27 February, 7.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Members Following 2018’s sell-out smash hit Crimes Under the Sun, multi-award-winning theatre company, New Old Friends, return with another hilariously inventive comedy thriller.

Belgian detective extraordinaire, Artemis Arinae, is enjoying a cruise along the Nile when tragedy strikes again. The passengers and staff are suspects, the murder count is growing, will Arinae’s little grey cells identify the murderer in time?

A cast of just four perform multiple outrageous characters, inventive set pieces and whisk the plot along in a romp.

Recommended age 12+ due to mild language, innuendo and murder.

‘A whodunnit romp’ The Stage

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SPECIAL EVENT

A programme of events presented by TIN Arts as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations. To find out more, visit tinarts.co.uk/20years SLIDE!

PULSE

Best Foot Forward!

Saturday 2 March, 6.00pm | £6 (£4 concession)

Sunday 24 March, 8.00pm | £10 (£8 concession)

Monday 25 March, 7.30pm | £10 (£8 concession)

An evening of dance created and performed by children and young people who attend TIN Arts’ BOUNCE! programme alongside guest groups from across County Durham.

A celebration of children and young people’s dance from across the North East. PULSE is part of U.Dance – a national programme managed by onedanceuk.

An annual celebration of fantastic, moving and memorable dance and performing arts work created and performed by artists with a learning disability, autism or both.

Supported by Arts Council England

For 2019, TIN Arts celebrate 20 years of Best Foot Forward! by recreating and reimagining work that has featured as part of BFF since 2000.

Save 25% on tickets for TIN Arts programme of events when booking at least two performances.

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FAMILY

Horrible Histories Barmy Britain Sunday 3 March, 1.30pm and 4.00pm | £15.50 (£14 concession), £12.50 groups of 10+, £54 family ticket

Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales The Ginger Snapped Wednesday 6 March, 8.00pm | £18 (£16 concession)

It’s the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

Following their sell-out tour The Vaudevillians, RuPaul’s Drag Race favourite Jinkx Monsoon and lyrical genius Major Scales return to Durham to showcase new music from their upcoming album…however Jinkx worries that her best years are behind her. In order to avoid a breakdown of diva proportions Major must act as both pianist and therapist to the Manic Miss Monsoon. Music and mental health collide in this witty, biting look at the dark side of Drag fame. Its therapy you can dance to!

Recommended age: 5+

Rescheduled from Monday 12 November 2018.

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new West End show that has never toured before - featuring all new scenes!

Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? Mount a mutiny against King Henry VIII! See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary Queen of Scots! Will Queen Elizabeth I endure her terrible teeth? Take a trip into the night with the night soil men and discover how to survive the first ever train ride!

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MUSIC

MUSICAL

SCREENING

MUSIC

Beyond The Barricade

Durham on Film

Orchestra North East

Thursday 7 March, 7.30pm | £23.50

Presented by North East Film Archive

The UK’s longest running musical theatre concert tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables. Delivering over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, and of course featuring a stunning finale from Les Mis. This incredible concert is now in its 19th successive year.

Saturday 9 March, 2.30pm | £10 (£8 concession)

Sunday 10 March, 3.00pm | £16 (£14 concession), £8 students and £1 under 16s

From the county’s mining and railway heritage to the beautiful cathedral city itself, Durham on Film will take you on a visual journey through the history of the people and places of Durham caught on celluloid over the last century. From home movies, local documentaries and Tyne Tees Television productions, the films capture the changing landscape, industries, sights, sounds, faces and places of Durham.

With conductor Michael Bawtree, Orchestra North East presents an afternoon concert of music from the great Russian masters, including Glinka and Tchaikovsky. Expect a programme of contrasting styles and emotion as only that particular school of composition could create.

Full details of the concert can be found from December at orchestranortheast.org.uk

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DANCE

County Durham Secondary Dance Showcase Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 March, 7.00pm | £5 (£3 concession) Durham County Council’s Education Durham Development Service present an evening of dance pieces to celebrate the achievements of talented and creative dancers within County Durham Secondary Schools. Dedicated to the development of teaching and learning in curriculum dance and performing arts, the service provides young people with access to a range of high quality dance activities, both in and out of school, and open opportunities to create and perform.

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MUSIC

The Story of Guitar Heroes Friday 15 March, 7.30pm | £24 (£22 concession) Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Hank Marvin, Brian May and Slash are just some of the outstanding guitar heroes you will have chance to experience in one amazing show!

This phenomenal live concert style ‘rockumentry’ is performed by the extraordinarily talented and renowned musician: Phil Walker, and his exceptional band.

With over 30 guitars used on stage, the show accurately recreates the sound and ambiance of each guitar hero starting from the 1950s to the present day.

MUSIC

The North of England Brass Band Championships Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 March, 10.30am | £7 (free for under 16s) On Saturday 16 March, bands from all over the North of England will compete for the honour of qualifying for the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham.

The weekend concludes on Sunday 17 March with bands from the Championship sections competing for the remaining section titles.

The Championship section includes the NASUWT Riverside Band from Chester-leStreet, hoping to regain the title they won in 2018.

MUSIC

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening Thursday 21 March, 7.30pm | £17.50 ‘The Darkening’ is the Northumbrian name for twilight, but this band’s music blazes fiercely…

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening embrace that global perspective, bringing some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs throbbing to life, intermingling them with new material and binding it all together with contemporary resonance and attitude.

MUSICAL

THEATRE

Crooners

Miss Julie

Friday 22 March, 7.30pm | £22.50 (£20 concession)

By August Strindberg Translated by Michael Meyer Presented by Elysium Theatre Company

Crooners is a brand new music show bringing all your much-loved, Big Band hits to the stage, with a very unique and quintessentially British twist on the genre.

Packed with personality and humour, Crooners is a witty and exhilarating show full of crooner classics, hilarious one-liners and laugh-outloud silliness as they weave their way through an impressive back catalogue of hits including Come Fly With Me, Beyond the Sea, Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife and many, many more.

Saturday 23 March, 7.30pm | £15 (£13 concession), £12 Gala Members and £10 DST Members Midsummer night in an old manor house in the North East. For one night only servants and masters are equal, and drink and dance together into the small hours. With the Lord away, his daughter, Miss Julie, strays into the servant’s quarters in search of the Head Butler, Jean. As the two play with fire, their mutual attraction drives them together with fatal consequences… Strindberg’s electrifying play of sex and class comes to passionate life on the Gala stage in a powerful new production.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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DANCE

Giovanni Pernice with Luba Mushtuk Dance is Life Wednesday 27 March, 7.30pm | £30 (£28 concession), £55 meet and greet The smash hit dance spectacular Dance is Life, directed and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancing’s creative director Jason Gilkison sees Giovanni ready to raise the temperature.

The show features seven other world class professional dancers, including Strictly’s newest pro, Luba Mushtuk, who returns as Giovanni’s leading lady to continue their alluring partnership. A showcase of wonderful ballroom and Latin dances like the paso doble, waltz, rumba and jive, with a beautiful Italian theme running throughout.

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FAMILY

Zog Co-presented by Freckle Productions and Rose Theatre Kingston Friday 29 March, 4.30pm and Saturday 30 March, 11.00am, 2.00pm and 4.00pm | £13 (£11 concession and groups of 10+) Large in size, and keen in nature, Zog is so eager to win a golden star at Madam Dragon’s school, where dragons learn all the things that dragons need to know. Zog tries so very hard, perhaps too hard, and he bumps, burns and roars his way through years one, two and three. Luckily, the plucky Princess Pearl patches him up ready to face his biggest challenge yet…a duel with Gadabout the Great!

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s much-loved Zog comes to life in Mike Shepherd’s magical adaptation with Johnny Flynn’s sumptuous folk score featuring live musicians. Katie Sykes’ design lifts the book from the page and creates a real and fantastical world. From the team behind Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales and Tabby McTat, Zog promises to be roaring fun for all ages.

MUSICAL

Evita Presented by DMTC Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 April, 7.00pm (+2.00pm on Wednesday and Saturday) | £18 - £19.50 After their multi-award-winning production of Sunset Boulevard, DMTC is privileged to be bringing to Durham for the first time, the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice mega-hit Evita.

Evita charts the story of Argentine political leader, Eva Perón, the second wife of Argentine dictator, Juan Perón, from her humble beginnings through to the extraordinary wealth, power and status which ultimately led her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

Evita opened in London in 1978 and made an overnight star of its leading lady, Elaine Paige. David Essex played the narrator, Che, with Joss Ackland as Perón. The following year, the show opened on Broadway, starring Patti LuPone, Mandi Patinkin and Bob Gunton.

The score of Evita, including High Flying, Adored, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, Oh, What a Circus, Another Suitcase in Another Hall and the iconic Don’t Cry for Me, Argentina became an instant sensation.

Get £1 off every ticket when booking in groups of 15+.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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COMEDY

SCREENING

Jen Brister

Rembrandt

Seann Walsh

Meaningless

Presented by Exhibition on Screen

After This One, I’m Going Home

Friday 29 March, 7.30pm | £12 (£10 concession) Ever wanted to know the meaning of life? No, neither has Jen, she’s too busy trying to stop her twins from using her shoes as a toilet.

Still, we’re only on this planet for a finite time, wouldn’t it be good to find a bit of meaning in your otherwise pointless existence?

Join comedian Jen as she clutches at all the straws trying to make sense of it all. As heard on Russell Brand’s Cloud Cuckoo on BBC Radio 2 and seen on Live at the Comedy Store on Comedy Central.

‘Outrageously funny’ Metro 22

Tuesday 9 April, 6.00pm | £10 (£8 concession), £7 Gala Members Every Rembrandt exhibition is eagerly anticipated, but this major show hosted by London’s National Gallery and Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum was an event like no other.

Given privileged access to both galleries, Rembrandt documents this landmark exhibition, whilst interweaving the artist’s life story, with behind-the-scenes preparations at these world famous institutions.

COMEDY

Thursday 11 April, 8.00pm | £15 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and the self-dubbed ‘Lie-In King’, Seann Walsh is ‘unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation’ (The Guardian) Returning from his run in America, where he made his USA television debut appearance on Conan, and his stint on Strictly Come Dancing, Seann Walsh is back on tour in the UK. This dishevelled, fiery, animated, fiercely idle, millennial man child is one of best live comedians to have come out of the UK.

MUSIC

MUSIC

Russell Watson

Eleanor McEvoy

Friday 12 April, 7.30pm | £45

Friday 12 April, 8.00pm | £15

Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time.

Eleanor McEvoy is one of Ireland’s greatest female songwriters. Her song, A Woman’s Heart, became the title track to Ireland’s bestselling album, a tide turning collection featuring Ireland’s most celebrated female performers.

Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences with his enigmatic and entertaining live performances.

‘He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra’ The New York Times

Thirteen albums later, her newest offering is The Thomas Moore Project which she’ll perform songs from, as well as previous works and her special takes on other classics.

MUSIC

Gretchen Peters with the Southern Fried String Quartet Strings Attached Saturday 13 April, 7.30pm | £24.50 - £28.50 Following her two AMA Awards for 2015’s Blackbirds, Gretchen Peters’s 2018 album Dancing With the Beast marked another career high. Blending shades of country-rock, indiefolk and Southern gothic with Peters’s smokily honeyed voice, it features all-female characters, from pre-teen to elderly, whose stories vividly illuminate both the personal and political.

Reprising her headlining set at the 2019 Celtic Connections Festival, Glasgow, Gretchen will be joined by her band, led by long-time musical partner Barry Walsh, and the Southern Fried String Quartet.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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MUSIC

SCREENING

The Lindisfarne Story

Big Country

As You Like It

Sunday 14 April, 7.30pm | £20

Steeltown: 35th Anniversary Tour

Presented by RSC Live

Ray Laidlaw and Billy Mitchell present a joyful, funny and emotional celebration of Tyneside’s favourite band, featuring acoustic performances of Lady Eleanor, Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Run For Home and more.

Tuesday 16 April, 7.30pm | £25

Wednesday 17 April, 7.00pm | £15 (£13 concession), £10 Gala Members

In this unique show, Ray and Billy perform all those great songs and more, and share firsthand the story of the band behind them.

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MUSIC

Regarded by many as a classic, Big Country will be performing songs from their multimillion selling album Steeltown as well as hits and live favourites including Harvest Home, Fields of Fire, In A Big Country, Chance and Wonderland. The band, including Bruce Watson on guitars and vocals, Mark Brzezicki on drums and vocals and Jamie Watson on guitars and vocals will be augmented on stage by vocalist Simon Hough and bassist Scott Whitley.

Come into the forest; dare to change your state of mind.

Rosalind is banished, wrestling with her heart and her head. With her cousin by her side, she journeys to a world of exile where barriers are broken down and all can discover their deeper selves.

Kimberley Sykes (Dido, Queen of Carthage) directs a riotous, exhilarating version of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy.

FAMILY

Chicken Licken: A TaleJam A Gala Theatre co-production with Ruth Mary Johnson Sunday 14 and Monday 15 April, 2.00pm and 4.00pm | £7 (£6 concession) Meet the birds and join the band.

We’ll tell the tale with a musical jam!

A musical storytelling experience for all the family.

Join us as we explore an old fable in a new way with fun, fake news and feathers!

From the Director of Do Not Enter the Monster Zoo, Hey Presto!, Man on the Moon and The Worst Princess.

Chicken Licken: A TaleJam invites you to join in the storytelling antics of a musical band trying to tell the tale of a young chick who doesn’t know what to do!

This show is commissioned by Durham County Council and will tour libraries, schools and community venues around County Durham.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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COMEDY

FAMILY

An Evening of Eric & Ern Friday 19 and Saturday 20 April, 7.30pm | £20.50 From the Olivier-nominated duo Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel, this is a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of the pair’s most famous comedy sketches.

It’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise’s most loved routines, songs, sketches and a musical guest of course. This wonderful show will evoke memories of times when families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings.

‘I never thought I’d see Morecambe and Wise live - I think I just did!’ Ben Elton

Puss In Boots Presented by Northern Ballet Thursday 25 April, 2.00pm, 4.00pm and 6.00pm | £7 (£6 concession) Puss in Boots is no ordinary cat. Clever and charming, he takes life in his stride and befriends everyone he meets. The only thing is, he always seems to bring his master, Jack, bad luck.

Join Puss and Jack on their adventure as they meet a flurry of lovable characters, and even come face to face with royalty!

Bringing this much-loved children’s story to life, Puss in Boots is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet, music and theatre.

With sell-out performances and a string of hugely successful CBeebies TV adaptations, Northern Ballet’s productions for children are not to be missed.

This child friendly performance lasts approximately 40 minutes.

The 4.00pm performance of Puss In Boots is a relaxed performance.

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SPECIAL EVENT

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

KENDAL MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL

FRIDAY 26 - SUNDAY 28 APRIL Keep visiting durhamadventurefestival.co.uk for programme announcements.

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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THEATRE A Gala Theatre Production

TEECHERS

Teechers

SPECIAL TICKET OFFER

By John Godber Directed by Tom Wright Designed by Hannah Sibai Monday 6 to Saturday 11 May, 7.30pm (exc. Wednesday) (+1.00pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and 6.00pm on Wednesday) | £10 - £16 Three school leavers, Salty, Hobby and Gail decide to perform an end of term tribute about their time in secondary school. Telling the hilarious story of an idealistic new teacher in his perilous first days inside a local comprehensive school, their play is based on their own drama teacher who ignites their passion for the stage with his idealism and belief.

This fast-moving and entertaining comedy is hugely evocative for anyone who has endured life at a modern secondary school. Teechers brings to life the school bully, feared by teachers and pupils alike; Barry, the kid who never brings his PE kit; and the Headmistress, whose main priority is the annual Gilbert and Sullivan production. The teachers are as ambivalent and mixed-up as the kids, and everyone’s counting down the days until they can get out.

Following recent successes with Educating Rita, Talking Heads and Two, Gala are delighted to be bringing this witty and well observed play to the stage.

John Godber is the third most performed playwright in the UK, behind William Shakespeare and Alan Ayckbourn, and best known for his observational comedy (Bouncers, Up n’ Under). Written in 1984 and first performed by the Hull Truck Theatre Company, Teechers is still thoroughly modern, and as fresh and relevant as when it was created.

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SPECIAL EVENT

Also coming soon to Gala and on sale now...

English Touring Opera: Macbeth / Idomeneo Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 May Dear Zoo Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 May Red Hot Chilli Pipers

Thursday 23 May

The Tiger Lillies Friday 31 May

Next Up… Tuesday 14 May, 7.30pm | Free Our seasonal showcase of new work returns with performances from some of the most exciting talent in the North East.

This is a relaxed evening where artists try out their work in front of an audience, with conversation and constructive feedback actively encouraged.

We are always keen to hear from artists who are making work in the region and know that artist development opportunities are a crucial part of the mix for a vibrant venue. So, if you’re interested in being part of a future Next Up…, visit the Engage section of our website. You’ll also find other opportunities posted there, so it’s well worth a look.

Exhibition on Screen: Van Gogh and Japan

Tuesday 4 June

RSC Live: The Taming of the Shrew

Wednesday 5 June

Rhythm of the Dance

Thursday 6 June

Ballroom Boys: Ian Waite & Vincent Simone Thursday 13 June Lucy Worsley Thursday 20 June Eddi Reader Friday 28 June GTSS: Disney’s Peter Pan Jr.

Sunday 30 June

RSC Live: Measure for Measure

Wednesday 31 July

The Illegal Eagles

Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September

James Acaster Thursday 31 October Blackeyed Theatre: Jane Eyre

Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November

Pitmen Poets Saturday 9 November

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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Art, Architecture & Museums A season of events celebrating the history, art and culture of County Durham, organised in partnership by Durham County Council, and the Centre for Visual Arts and Culture and History Departments of Durham University.

All events at 5.45pm These events are free but booking is recommended.

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Durham’s Gothic Architecture

New Light on Durham’s Illuminated Manuscripts

Peter Lindfield

Richard Gameson

Tuesday 5 February

Tuesday 12 February

Gothic architecture was, and remains today, imprinted upon Durham’s townscape courtesy of the Cathedral, Castle, and a host of churches. This talk discusses the often overlooked continuation of the Gothic tradition in eighteenth- and early nineteenthcentury Durham. In particular it explores architectural work from repairs through to ‘improvements’ done on the Castle and Cathedral, as well the construction of the University from the 1830s onwards.

From the exotic lapis lazuli and Egyptian blue, to poisonous arsenic yellow, recent scientific investigation has identified the inks and pigments used in many of Durham’s fabulous illuminated manuscripts: this talk will summarise the methods, the findings, and their implications.

LOVE♥CULTURE

Behind the Scenes at Durham’s Oriental Museum Craig Barclay, Rachel Barclay, Ross Wilkinson

County Durham Architecture - From Elizabethan to Georgian

History Now! Fighting the American Civil War (again) in the Age of Trump

Tuesday 26 February

Adrian Green

Kevin Waite

Tuesday 19 March

Tuesday 12 March

A lecture exploring the innovative architecture built in County Durham between the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King George III. County Durham was a wealthy region because of the coal trade to London. Coal owners built impressive mansions with landscaped parks; the clergy rebuilt their rectories and parish churches, while lawyers, merchants, farmers and craftsmen rebuilt their homes in ways that transformed the towns and villages of County Durham.

This lecture illustrates the surprising wealth of architecture surviving from this period.

Over a century and a half has passed since the close of the U.S. Civil War, yet Americans continue to battle over its meaning and its legacies. The issue turned violent in Charlottesville in summer 2017 when a mob of white supremacists and counter-protestors clashed over a monument to the Confederate general Robert E. Lee. Kevin Waite, who teaches American history at Durham University, offers an insider’s perspective on this controversy and how it continues to shape politics and feed the culture wars in Trump’s America.

The Oriental Museum is one of the jewels in Durham’s crown. Three members of the University’s staff, who know and love the collections, will offer insights into how they came to Durham and some of the Museum’s most significant, fascinating and beautiful objects.

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Gala Gallery Situated next to our Box Office, the new Gala Gallery presents changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art by regional, national and international artists, making associations with the context of the Gala Theatre programme.

Looking in Wonderland Saturday 17 November to Sunday 13 January This exhibition is a selection of the John Tenniel’s best illustrations from both Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there in which the creative genius of both Carroll and Tenniel is shown at its best.

Both stories were instant hits with children and adults alike upon publication, and from the very start, it was agreed that a major part of their success was due to the unique and imaginative illustrations by Tenniel. Despite there now being many hundreds of artists worldwide who have illustrated Alice, Tenniel’s illustrations remain the definitive ones.

The original drawings by Tenniel were made on wooden blocks and then engraved by commercial engravers in London and the prints on show printed directly from these blocks - are perfect examples of the skill of both illustrator and engraver.

Programme highlights for 2019 include a retrospective of one of the region’s most famous and celebrated artists, Norman Cornish.

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Education and Engagement

Gala Theatre Stage School

Intervals Café

The school runs five age groups, from ages 3 to 23. These weekly classes enrich the lives of young people by developing their social and theatrical skills through professional standard performing arts activities, which foster teamwork, build confidence and encourage exploration.

Whether or not you’re coming to see a show, why not pop into our café?

Teechers: Production Workshop

Gala Big Band

Join us for a chance to explore the themes and topics covered within the play. An experienced practitioner will lead your group through a two-hour workshop, allowing a development of understanding and appreciation of the text by means of a practical workshop.

age 12+ | Tuesdays 7.00pm - 9.00pm | FREE

The afternoon will end with a tour of the set.

For further details and to book. contact Kate Sorahan, Theatre Education Officer ksorahan@galadurham.co.uk

Gala Big Band boasts an unrivalled swing repertoire, so if you’re a musician with a passion for the untraditional why not get involved? Our welcoming community band meets fortnightly, supporting a diverse range of amateur and semi-pro musicians from 11 to 85!

Further information on all of the classes and artist development opportunities visit www.galadurham.co.uk/about-engage

Intervals Café offers the perfect place to eat and drink in style, with a wide selection of fresh salads, sandwiches and pasta as well as tasty snacks, cakes and pastries.

Look out for our new menu which includes featherblade steak with onion and cheddar, crispy chilli chicken wraps, veggie Mexican chilli wraps, homemade burgers, salmon and dill fishcakes and much more.

Our opening times are 10.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm Saturday

03000 266 600 www.galadurham.co.uk

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gala Cinema

Gala houses a two-screen cinema screening a mix of blockbusters and independent films.

We have state-of-the-art digital projection equipment, and also screen in 3D. For screening times, please see our website or contact the Box Office. We also accept the Meerkat Movies 2 for 1 offer.

Join our e-mailing list Sign up to our weekly e-listings flyer and get film times (or information on any of Gala’s activities) delivered straight to your inbox.

Just email boxoffice@durham.gov.uk

Student Day If it’s a Monday, and you can show a valid student card at the Box Office, tickets for all our films are just £5 each. Simple as that.

Stan and Ollie

Gala Theatre Membership Scheme We love being able to give our loyal customers that little bit extra. Support the Gala Theatre by becoming one of our Gala Members, and enjoy fantastic benefits. Visit our website for more details. Annual membership costs just £15 for individuals or £25 for a couple’s membership.

You can join or renew by contacting our Box Office on 03000 266 600.

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Box Office 03000 266 600 OPENING HOURS Monday-Saturday 10.00am-8.30pm, Sunday 2.30pm-8.30pm. Times may vary on public holidays.

BOOKING METHODS Online available 24 hours a day at: www.galadurham.co.uk In person at Gala during the above times By phone 03000 266 600 Reservations are held for 3 days. Group bookings of 10+ must be paid two months before the show.

Ticket Exchanges/Refunds Tickets may be exchanged for other performances (for a fee of £1 per ticket) up to 24 hours before a performance, at the management’s discretion. Unless an event is cancelled, all tickets are non-refundable. By purchasing our tickets you agree that these can’t be re-sold for profit through any means. This will result in tickets being declared void.

National Theatre Tokens are sold and redeemed at Gala. See www.theatretokens.com Concessions are available for selected events - please check at time of booking, and proof may be required upon ticket collection. Only one concession applies.

INFORMATION Latecomers will be seated at a suitable point in the performance, to minimise inconvenience to others.

Access Gala has lifts to all levels and accessible toilets located throughout. Our Main Auditorium and both cinemas have wheelchair spaces available. If using a wheelchair, please advise the Box Office when booking to ensure your seats/spaces are allocated accordingly. We request that our wheelchair-using patrons attend with an able-bodied companion whose ticket is free of charge. Guide Dogs are welcome in all parts of the theatre.

To make an accessible seat booking or for any access enquiries, please contact 03000 266 600 We operate the Sennheiser infrared amplification system in our Main Auditorium.

Headsets for the hard of hearing are available at Box Office.

Family Friendly Gala aspire to make all of our customers welcome, no matter how small and we really hope that our younger visitors become regulars at our theatre and cinema. In consideration of our audience and performers, we just ask that those under the age of 3 are only admitted to shows aimed at the very young. If in doubt, you can check with Box Office. For those under one year old, babes-in-arms tickets are available for selected shows. Find more information on our website about visiting Gala with your younger family members.

Mothers & Babies Our café staff are trained to be aware of the needs of breast-feeding mothers, and we also have baby changing facilities on all levels.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere within Gala.

Travel There is parking on-site at Walkergate (DH1 1SQ), which is easily reached via the slip road under Milburngate Bridge or via Freeman Place. An evening tariff is available. Prince Bishops car park (DH1 3UJ) is also nearby. A list of all bus routes can be found on our website.

Single Seat Policy We operate a single seat policy, please ask at Box Office for details or check the website.

Gala Theatre & Cinema, Millennium Place, Durham, DH1 1WA

Please ask us if you would like this document summarised in another language or format.

boxoffice@durham.gov.uk

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Event Diary January Fri 4 Fri 4 Sun 6 Sat 12

Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Funny Bones Comedy Club Classic Cinema Studio NT Live: The Madness of George III (Encore) Tues 15 - Sat 19 DULOG: Singin’ In The Rain Tues 15 NT Live: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second Sun 20 The Comedy Store Mon 21 Judy Collins Sat 26 Brit Rock Sun 27 Ben Waters Mon 28 An Evening of A Cappella Thurs 31 NT Live: I’m Not Running

Box Office 03000 266 600 Sat 16 Wed 20

GTSS Sharings Nick Sharratt’s Right Royal Drawalong Fri 22 - Sat 23 DOE: Die Fledermaus Sun 24 Durham Revue: ComedyFest Tues 26 Behind the Scenes at Durham’s Oriental Museum Tues 26 - Wed 27 Crimes On The Nile Thurs 28 No Miracles Here

March Fri 1 Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Fri 1 Funny Bones Comedy Club Sat 2 Tin Arts: SLIDE! Sun 3 Horrible Histories: Barmy

Britain February Classic Cinema Studio Fri 1 Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Sun 3 Sun 3 The Comedy Store Fri 1 Funny Bones Comedy Club Wed 6 Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales Fri 1 - Sat 2 The Bobby Thompson Story Thurs 7 Beyond The Barricade Sun 3 Classic Cinema Studio Sat 9 Durham on Film Sun 3 Ed Gamble Sun 10 Orchestra North East Mon 4 The Horne Section Mon 11 - Tues 12 County Durham Secondary Tues 5 Durham’s Gothic Adventure

Dance Showcase Tues 5 Exhibition on Screen: Young Tues 12 History Now! - Fighting the Picasso American Civil War (again) in Thurs 7 - Sat 9 DHSFG: The Sound of Music the Age of Trump Sun 10 The Comedy Store Fri 15 The Story of Guitar Heroes Mon 11 Jenni Murray Sat 16 - Sun 17 The North of England Brass Tues 12 New Light on Durham’s Band Championships Illuminated Manuscripts Tues 19 County Durham Architecture Thurs 14 - Sat 16 A Doll’s House From Elizabethan to Georgian Fri 15 New College Durham: Screen

To Stage

Thurs 21

Fri 29 Fri 29 - Sat 30

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening Crooners Miss Julie TIN Arts: PULSE TIN Arts: Best Foot Forward!

Giovanni Pernice with Luba Mushtuk Jen Brister Zog

April Tues 2 - Sat 6 Fri 5 Fri 5 Sun 7 Sun 7 Tues 9

Thurs 11 Fri 12 Fri 12 Sat 13 Sun 14 Sun 14 - Mon 15 Tues 16 Wed 17 Fri 19 - Sat 20 Thurs 25 Fri 26 - Sun 28

DMTC: Evita Gala Lunchtime Concert Series Funny Bones Comedy Club Classic Cinema Studio The Comedy Store Exhibition on Screen: Rembrandt Seann Walsh Russell Watson Eleanor McEvoy Gretchen Peters The Lindisfarne Story Chicken Licken: A TaleJam Big Country RSC Live: As You Like It An Evening of Eric & Ern Northern Ballet: Puss In Boots Durham Adventure Festival

Fri 22 Sat 23 Sun 24 Mon 25 Wed 27