The First Ever: Durham Fringe Festival!
Fringe theatre is a unique and rewarding experience, as enjoyable to watch as it is to take part in. You …
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Casting Call
CASTING CALL We are looking for 4 actors of various ages, gender identity and background to join us in a …
Introduction to playwriting programme
Introduction to playwriting programme. An introduction to plays, how they work and how you might go about starting to write …
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 …
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 …