Author: Elvira PArr

One of Mercury Fur’s defining features is its shock factor. It is potent, unsettling and loud in all aspects – … Continue ReadingWhen only theatre will do

Here at the Assembly Rooms, we are incredibly proud of our female-led team. On International Women’s Day, we want to … Continue ReadingWho run the (theatre) world? Girls.

This week, our theatre is host to DULOG’s production of Dogfight by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Peter Duchan, adapted … Continue ReadingA Critical Approach to Theatre Criticism

One of the most crucial changes our recent refurbishments have brought is the development of our venue accessibility. Finding the … Continue ReadingAccessibility in Theatre and at the AR

Terry Pratchett was a deeply funny and switched on man. He is most famous for his huge collection of Discworld … Continue ReadingA Discovery of Terry Pratchett by the Director of Going Postal

After a hugely successful run in Durham last June with Hild Bede Theatre, Finola Southgate’s song-cycle turned original musical “We’ll … Continue ReadingWhat is “We’ll Have Nun of It”?

Next week the Assembly Rooms will be welcoming the first comedy show of our 2020 Spring Season with Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin’s … Continue ReadingWhat to expect from ‘Don’t Bother’

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of hosting a re-launch evening to properly celebrate our recent refurbishment and welcome patrons … Continue ReadingThe Assembly Rooms Launch Night

With the Durham Drama Festival on the horizon, which showcases a series of student new-writing pieces, there seems like no … Continue ReadingThe Risks and Rewards of New Writing

“New Year, new me”; it’s the phrase on everyone’s lips, whether sincere or ironic, inspiring or infuriating. It’s a phrase … Continue ReadingMaking the Most of a Fresh Start