CASTING CALL We are looking for 4 actors of various ages, gender identity and background to join us in a cold read of as part of our script development programme. DETAILS: Tuesday 16th March 7pm-9pm LOCATION: Zoom FEE: £50 per actor (equity minimum for half day work) ABOUT THE READING: This casting is part of …
We’ve been making some changes around here! We know that your health and safety of those around you is of paramount importance – that’s why we’ve been hard at work making important changes to our building. When we return, get ready for: A contactless bar and box office Paperless tickets Hand sanitising stations throughout Advanced …
Thanks to everyone who joined us for Conversations in Quarantine. That’s a wrap for series 1 but don’t fret we will be back with more content in July and August. Until then stay safe and vigilant. Catch-up with series 1 here:
Curtain set to rise on new online theatre festival An online theatre festival aimed at celebrating creativity during the lockdown will showcase County Durham talent to a global audience this June. The Assembly Rooms Theatre has teamed up with the Gala Theatre for Onstage: Online, a digital festival that will bring together a series of theatre …
REFURBISHMENT of a niche city theatre has earned a prestigious accolade from a long-established civic amenity society. Durham University’s Assembly Rooms Theatre, in North Bailey, reopened in October after a year-long restoration. The city’s former Assembly Rooms, dating from the1700s, were converted into a theatre in the late Victorian era, and it is now home …
Given the latest Covid-19 updates, theatres all around the UK are closing their doors. Following current guidance from Durham University and the UK Government, the Assembly Rooms Theatre is to close for April and to review our May productions in due course if necessary. It is with great regret that we are announcing that our …
While I began this week slightly disappointed by the revelation that Durham University does not run a theatre degree, I soon discovered through the persistent work force of the small student theatre management team that theatre in all kinds is important to the diverse range of culture that this university offers. I am Elle McCloskey …
Thanks to a recently completed archeological report, The Assembly Rooms Theatre has been dated as building at around 300 years old! An archeological survey of the site during our renovations have unearthed some amazing information. The above map comes from the survey’s report, suggesting that parts of the theatre have been around since the 1820’s …
Today, we have gone dark as a theatre to allow for essential renovations and repairs to the building. This work has come from Durham University £2.4 million redevelopment project to renovate and restore our building, the stunning and historic Assembly Rooms Theatre. This development will see a dramatic change to our building for the benefits of audience and visiting …