The new normal of theatre…
We’ve been making some changes around here! We know that your health and safety of those around you is of …
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Conversations in Quarantine
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Conversations in Quarantine. That’s a wrap for series 1 but don’t fret we …
Onstage: Online
Curtain set to rise on new online theatre festival An online theatre festival aimed at celebrating creativity during the lockdown …
City of Durham Architectural Award 2019
REFURBISHMENT of a niche city theatre has earned a prestigious accolade from a long-established civic amenity society. Durham University’s Assembly …
Covid-19 Update
Given the latest Covid-19 updates, theatres all around the UK are closing their doors. Following current guidance from Durham University …
When only theatre will do
One of Mercury Fur’s defining features is its shock factor. It is potent, unsettling and loud in all aspects – …
Who run the (theatre) world? Girls.
Here at the Assembly Rooms, we are incredibly proud of our female-led team. On International Women’s Day, we want to …
A Critical Approach to Theatre Criticism
This week, our theatre is host to DULOG’s production of Dogfight by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Peter Duchan, adapted …
Accessibility in Theatre and at the AR
One of the most crucial changes our recent refurbishments have brought is the development of our venue accessibility. Finding the …
A Discovery of Terry Pratchett by the Director of Going Postal
Terry Pratchett was a deeply funny and switched on man. He is most famous for his huge collection of Discworld …