Whats On In County Durham

Planet Circus the wow factor!!

Planet Circus The Wow Factor!!! This year’s super show features: The world’s most dangerous circus act Team Brazil in The Globe of Death, with motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph, this act has to be seen to be believed.

FARMERS FIELD DARLINGTON

Today to Sun 24 Jun

Berliner Philharmoniker - Sir Simon Rattle’s Farewell Concert (12A)

Looking back Rattle says, ’I felt that I was finding my voice on that day’. Mahler’s multifaceted work is again on the programme when Sir Simon appears for the last time as chief conductor of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Today

Darlington Continental Market

Sample flavours from around the world at our Continental Market, run in partnership with MM Events Group.

Darlington Market, West Row, Darlingotn

Today and Thu 21 Jun

Glyndebourne live : Madama Butterfly (12A)

Bursting with exotic colour and memorable melodies, Puccini’s seductive score conceals a dramatic blade that cuts to the heart. Blending authentic Japanese music with luscious European harmonies and orchestration, the opera is an irresistible fusion of East and West.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 21 Jun

An American in Paris, the musical encore screening

This breathtakingly beautiful Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar® winning MGM film, tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the ‘City of Light’.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Fri 22 Jun

Barnard Castle 1940s Weekend

A weekend of living history, celebrating the cameraderie, costume, vehicles and music of the period. Wartime re-enactment, 1940s entertainment, vintage fair and historical displays. Outdoor events are free entry. Pre-1950 vehicles and re-enactment groups welcome but must pre-register.

Woodleigh, Flatts Road, Barnard Castle

Fri 22 Jun to Sun 24 Jun

Annual Festival Show “A Panorama of Movement & Dance”

Annual Festival Show of Movement and Dance, featuring participants from all over the North East, from children to mature movers, including performances fresh from the national festival show at Birmingham Symphony Hall. A colourful display of dance and movement, to a variety of music.

Dolphin Centre, Horsemarket, Darlington

Sat 23 Jun

George Egg "DIY Chef”

Direct from total sell outs at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017 and Brighton Fringe 2017, and following sell out Edinburgh Fringe runs in 2015 and 2016 plus a sell-out UK tour, award winning (Spirit of The Fringe 2015) comedian George Egg (the ‘Anarchist Cook’) returns with a brand new show demonstrating more live cooking

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Sat 23 Jun

Lullabub

Join us as we enter a magical dreamland of sleepy byes in this playful, peaceful and wonderful performance for you and your baby.

The Hullabaloo The Hullabaloo Borough Road Darlington

Sat 23 Jun, Sun 24 Jun, Thu 28 Jun, Tue 3 Jul, Wed 4 Jul, Fri 6 Jul, Sat 7 Jul, Mon 9 Jul, Thu 12 Jul, Fri 13 Jul

Beginners Basic Ballroom lesson, part of Barnard Castle’s 1940s weekend

Join us at The Witham for some of Barnard Castle’s 1940s’ weekend and learn some basic ballroom! The Glitterball awaits! Come along with a dance partner or meet one at the class! Whirl away the hour learning the basic moves to the classic ballroom styles including Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot and Tango.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Sat 23 Jun

Ravensford Farm - Open Garden for NGS

This nearly three-acre garden offers colour and interest throughout the year. Beyond the large lawn and herbaceous beds are two ponds, a sunken garden, a wood with shade-loving plants, an orchard with children’s play house and swings, and a good number of unusual plants, shrubs and trees.

Ravensford Farm, Hamsterley

Sat 23 Jun

Romaldkirk Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A group of 8 gardens of great variety. Most gardens are clustered around the village greens. Some are a short walk/drive to the edge of the village. Romaldkirk is an interesting, old, traditional village with a water pump, stocks and attractive church of St Romald.

Romaldkirk Gardens, Teesdale

Sun 24 Jun

Polemonium Plantery Open Garden

A series of garden rooms reveal a cottage garden, Yard garden, Pergola garden and secret garden, Managed organically and with 5 national plant collections. Children’s treasure hunt, small plant nursery and traidcraft shop, organic cream teas and refreshments

28 Sunnyside Terrace Trimdon Grange TRIMDON STATION County Durham

Sun 24 Jun

Lullabub (13 - 30 months)

Join us as we enter a magical dreamland of sleepy byes in this playful, peaceful and wonderful performance for you and your baby.

The Hullabaloo The Hullabaloo Borough Road Darlington

Mon 25 Jun, Tue 26 Jun, Fri 29 Jun, Sat 30 Jun, Thu 5 Jul, Tue 10 Jul, Wed 11 Jul, Sat 14 Jul, Sun 15 Jul

Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2018 - Heat Three

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hole in the Wall in Darlington on June 25th 2018: Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2018 - Heat Three Show details: From June-August 2018 the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition returns, for the eleventh year, as the North-East’s biggest and longest running comedy

Hole in the Wall, Horesemarket, Darlington

Mon 25 Jun

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny Posthill, George Rigden, and host Rick Molland

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Smiths Arms in Carlton on June 26th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Danny Posthill, George Rigden, and host Rick Molland Show details: Danny Posthill - Britain’s Got Talent finalist.

The Smiths Arms, Carlton Village, Carlton

Tue 26 Jun

The East Pointers

The East Pointers write about real life, sketching out its joys and sorrows in vivid strokes. The East Pointers - fiddler/singer Tim Chaisson, banjoist Koady Chaisson and guitarist Jake Charron – have spent the last two years touring Canada, the US, the UK, and Australia in support of their JUNO Award winning album,...

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Tue 26 Jun

Old King Coal at Beamish Museum

Now in its sixth year, Old King Coal celebrates the rich mining history of the North East. From banner parades to brass bands and everything in between, this event will celebrate the rich mining history of the North East.

Beamish Museum Beamish

Wed 27 Jun to Sun 1 Jul

Gardens On The Green - Open Garden for NGS

A variety of village gardens of different sizes and aspects on the village green. . These include a courtyard garden and formal and cottage gardens. There are lovely views of the River Tees from some gardens. Two of the gardens are previous winners in the Darlington in Bloom competition.

Gardens On The Green, Darlington

Sat 30 Jun

The Durham Singers: Sing unto the Lord

Joyful psalm settings by British and German composers, based around the psalms texts ’O Sing unto the Lord’.

St Brandon’s Church, Brancepeth

Sat 30 Jun

Byers Green Fun Day

Byers Green Fun Day (similar to Carnival) is held on the Village Green from 12 o clock until 4 p.m. We have market stalls and a variety of goods oin display.

Byers Green Village Green

Sat 30 Jun

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

Artisan bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

Witham Hall Barnard Castle

Sat 30 Jun

Warrenfell - Open Garden for NGS

The garden, started 2012, is just over 650ft in approx ¼ acre. A stunning location, lots of birdlife. Combine with a walk at the reservoir' The garden has a lot to interest in a small space. Some unusual plants in borders with shrubs, perennials, roses, peonies and an alpine garden added 2015. Pergola and arbour.

Warrenfell, Bishop Auckland

Sat 30 Jun and Sun 1 Jul

Durham Race for Life 5K

Race for Life brings thousands of women together to support Cancer Research UK’s life-saving research into all 200 types of cancer. Sign up or help us spread the word. This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research.

St Leonards Sports Fields, County Hall, Durham

Sun 1 Jul

Cotherstone Village Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

A warm welcome awaits you in this traditional and historic Teesdale village. The village is bounded on two sides by the Balder and Tees rivers. A wide variety of country gardens (and allotments) are opening. Look out for some great Teesdale views as you walk between them.

Cotherstone Village Gardens, Barnard Castle

Sun 1 Jul

Hartlepool Race for Life 2018

Race for Life brings millions of women together to support our life-saving research. Just by signing up you’ll make a difference and whether you raise £10 or £200, every penny matters. So which event is for you? A 5k is great for all ages. Run, jog or walk the only thing that matters is that you’re part of it.

Hartlepool Promenade, Coronation Drive, Hartlepool

Sun 1 Jul

Edinburgh Previews: Chris Washington & Tom Houghton

Two comics on the cusp of stardom try out their brand new shows. With bags of northern charm, Chris Washington is fresh from a hugely successful 2017 Edinburgh Fringe, during which he received a sparkling nomination for the coveted award for Best Newcomer.

Scarth Hall, The Green, Staindrop

Sun 1 Jul

Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2018 - Heat Four

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hole in the Wall in Darlington on July 2nd 2018: Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2018 - Heat Four Show details: From June-August 2018 the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition returns, for the eleventh year, as the North-East’s biggest and longest running comedy

Hole in the Wall, Horesemarket, Darlington

Mon 2 Jul

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Martin Mor, Matt Stellingwerf, and host Lou Conran

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Turbinia in Newton Aycliffe on July 4th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

The Turbinia, Sid Chaplin Drive, Newton Aycliffe

Wed 4 Jul

NTL encore : Macbeth (12A)

The ruined aftermath of a bloody civil war. Ruthlessly fighting to survive, the Macbeths are propelled towards the crown by forces of elemental darkness. Directed by Rufus Norris.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 5 Jul

Of Life and Land, exhibition by Lucy Saggers

Of Life & Land is a captivating, contemporary, photographic exhibition chronicling life in the Yorkshire village of Ampleforth. Featuring residents, both old and young, going about their everyday lives and work, the photographs are raw, honest and exceptionally beautiful.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 5 Jul to Sat 28 Jul

Everybody’s Talking about Jamie (12A) live screening

nspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is the new award-winning five-star hit musical for today. Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. He is going to be a sensation.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 5 Jul

The Fold - Open Garden for NGS

Garden, approx ½ acre created over 20 years in an area that had been extensively mined. It stands at 700ft and enjoys splendid views over countryside. Herbaceous borders, alpine bed, island beds, ponds, numerous mature trees and small roof garden.

The Fold, Stanley Crook

Fri 6 Jul and Sat 7 Jul

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Wharton Park Amphitheatre, Framwellgate Peth

Fri 6 Jul

Chester le Street Pretty Muddy Kids

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. *Children up to the age of 12 will be able to take part.

Riverside Park, Riverside South, Chester le Street

Sat 7 Jul

Family Night

Come along to our monthly family night! From 7:00pm til 10:00pm. Activities can include bouncy castle, soft play, table tennis, badminton, football, etc. Unfortunately we are no longer able to offer roller skating as part of this. Fully licensed bar open for adults and food available.

Spectrum Leisure Centre, Hunwick Lane, Willington

Sat 7 Jul, Sat 4 Aug

Chester le Street Pretty Muddy 5K

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is Cancer Research UK’s brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER.

Riverside Park, Riverside South, Chester le Street

Sat 7 Jul

National Hay Meadow Day

To celebrate our new Hay Meadow interpretation trail, we are working with the wonderful Neil ’Mr Hayrake’ Diment. He will be in the meadow from 11am giving talks and scything demonstrations.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Sat 7 Jul

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

Artisan bespoke craft fairs with selected crafters from around the north east

Town Hall Northallerton

Sat 7 Jul

Quoits Weekend

Competitors from The Quoits Association will play the traditional game in The Pit Village at Beamish Museum on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th July. The sporting event, which is similar to the game hoopla, has been associated with mining communities for many years.

Beamish Museum Beamish

Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Russell Hicks, Paul Pirie, and host Freddy Quinne

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on July 7th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Russell Hicks, Paul Pirie, and host Freddy Quinne Show details: Russell Hicks - “Hicks has a sharp wit.. the pessimism of Jack Dee mixed with the deadpan aggression of Denis Leary.

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington

Sat 7 Jul

Minibeast Adventure

Explore the world beneath your feet with Ecologist Rachel Clarke – learn more about the minibeast and enjoy a craft inspired by what we can find in the Meadow. This workshop is aimed at age 4+ and their families, but all ages are welcome.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Sat 7 Jul

Wind in Your Sails at Beamish Museum

Visit Beamish Museum to celebrate the science and engineering of the North East, from the past and from the present day.

Beamish Museum Beamish

Sat 7 Jul and Sun 8 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Tom Taylor & Matt Winning

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 8th 2018 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Tom Taylor & Matt Winning Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival. Tom Taylor: Abridged (Work in Progress) - As heard on BBC Radio 4.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Sun 8 Jul

St Margaret’s Allotments - Open Garden for NGS

5 acres of 82 allotments against the spectacular backdrop of Durham Cathedral. This site has been cultivated since the Middle Ages, and was saved from development 25yrs ago, allowing a number of enthusiastic gardeners to develop plots which display a great variety of fruit, vegetables and flowers.

St Margaret’s Allotments, Durham

Sun 8 Jul

Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Lauren Pattison, host Andy Fury & support

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hole in the Wall in Darlington on July 9th 2018: Hilarity Bitesize New Act & New Material Night, with Lauren Pattison, host Andy Fury & support Show details: Lauren Pattison: Peachy (Work in Progress) - Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer Nominee 2017. “Razor wit and brutal honesty...

Hole in the Wall, Horesemarket, Darlington

Mon 9 Jul

Chester-le-Street Theatre Group Graduate Section present ’My Fair Lady’

Chester-le-Street Theatre Group proudly present ’My Fair Lady’. This version of ‘My Fair Lady’ follows the script and lib of the original score but with a difference…………………….the place is Newcastle upon Tyne, the time is now and the theme is homelessness!

Chester-le-Street Community Centre Newcastle Road

Tue 10 Jul to Sat 14 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Scott Bennett & Hal Branson

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 10th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Scott Bennett & Hal Branson Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Tue 10 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Tom Houghton & Hayley Ellis

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 11th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Tom Houghton & Hayley Ellis Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival. Tom Houghton: The Honourable Tom Houghton (Work in Progress) - Tom’s just been made “The Honourable”.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Wed 11 Jul

Festival of 50s at Beamish Museum

Dance the day away to live music, treat yourself to a 50s hairdo or simply enjoy a milkshake in the sun at the Festival of 50s this summer at Beamish Museum.

Beamish Museum Beamish

Thu 12 Jul to Sun 15 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Seymour Mace & The Delightful Sausage

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 12th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Seymour Mace & The Delightful Sausage Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Thu 12 Jul

The Drystones

The Drystones are a young (just 21) lively folk duo from Priddy in Somerset playing violin, guitar and whistle, who have made a big splash since they formed in July 11.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 12 Jul

Women and Brass

Start as we mean to go on Opening the Festivals’ women and brass celebration we pay tribute to the legendary bandleader Ivy Benson. Her all-female band overcame scepticism and prejudice to become one of the most popular and famous dance bands during the war years and beyond.

bandleader Ivy Benson. Her all-female band overcame scepticism and prejudice to become one of the most popular and famous dance bands during the war years and beyond. Original Ivy Benson band member Chrissy Lee brings her dynamic all-female big band featuring many of the UK’s leading female jazz stars to salute Ivy’s pioneering spirit. Our celebration will also include internet sensation and Swedish Jazz trumpet star Gunhild Carling whose high energy performances and remarkable multi-instrument

Fri 13 Jul

Raby Castle - Open Garden for NGS

Raby Castle is one of the founding gardens of the NGS and has been opening for charity since 1927. C18 walled gardens set within the grounds of Raby Castle.

Raby Castle, Darlington

Sat 14 Jul

Edinburgh Festival Preview Day 1

An evening packed with four separate full one hour Edinburgh Preview shows from award winning TV comedians (Nish Kumar, Alex Edelman, Lucy Pearman & Steve Bugeja). 5.00pm – Nish Kumar (£7) 6.30pm – Alex Edelman (£6) 8.00pm – Lucy Pearman (£6) 9.30pm – Steve Bugeja (£6)

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Sat 14 Jul

Stockton and Darlington Railway – train suite gig

On the 27 September 1825, large crowds saw Locomotion No 1 slowly move forward, with George Stephenson at the controls, pulling 12 wagons of coal and flour, 14 wagons full of workmen and six wagons of guests, and symbolically pulled the world into the mass transport era of the railway age.

Locomotion National Rail Museum, Shildon

Sat 14 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Brennan Reece & John Hastings

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 15th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Brennan Reece & John Hastings Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Sun 15 Jul

BRASS goes to Hollywood

Join the Scottish Swing Orchestra and the BRASS Hollywood Chorus for swing versions of great Hollywood tunes. Featured movies include The Sound of Music, Chicago, Singin’ in the Rain, Hairspray and La La Land.

Gala Theatre, Durham

Sun 15 Jul

The James Morrison Quartet (part of BRASS Festival)

Australian trumpeter James Morrison is one of the worlds most in-demand jazz musicians. He is a true virtuoso, besides the trumpet, he excels on piano, double bass, saxophone and all brass instruments. Last summer James starred at the BBC Proms’ tribute to Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie.

Gala Theatre

Mon 16 Jul

Street Celidh’s (part of the BRASS Festival)

Scottish street band Reel Brass will be bringing a whole new dimension to the traditional celidh by taking it to the street. Expect vibrant and brassy versions of traditional Celidh favourites and more.

Various venues: Peterlee (Shotton Hall), Crook (Glenholme Park), Chester-le-Street (Civic Centre), Spennymoor (Jubilee Park), Aycliffe (Town Park), Durham City (Wharton Park)

Mon 16 Jul to Sat 21 Jul

Big BRASS Bash (part of the BRASS Festival)

Big BRASS Bash The Big BRASS Bash returns to bring free concerts to communities across County Durham in July 2018. Tuesday 17 July 6.00pm – 9.00pm at Glenholme Park, Crook Wednesday 18 July 6.00pm – 9.00pm at Timothy Hackworth Park, Shildon Thursday 19 July 6.00pm – 9.

Tuesday 17 July 6.00pm – 9.00pm at Glenholme Park, Crook Wednesday 18 July 6.00pm – 9.00pm at Timothy Hackworth Park, Shildon Thursday 19 July 6.00pm – 9.00pm at Jubilee Park, Spennymoor Friday 20 July 6.00pm – 9.00pm at Town Park, Aycliffe

Mon 16 Jul to Fri 20 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Gary Delaney & Rob Rouse

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bannatyne Hotel in Darlington on July 16th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Gary Delaney & Rob Rouse Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival.

Bannatyne Hotel, Southend Avenue, Darlington

Mon 16 Jul

Pictures at an Exhibition (part of the BRASS Festival)

The brilliant Fine Arts Brass Ensemble perform Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in the beautiful and appropriate setting of the Bowes Museum.

Newgate, Barnard Castle

Tue 17 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Sam Avery & Lou Conran

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 17th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Sam Avery & Lou Conran Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Tue 17 Jul

Cirque Berserk!

For the first time here! Direct from a string of sold-out seasons in London’s Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and the West End, Britain’s favourite contemporary thrill circus is on tour to amaze and entertain the nation.

Hippodrome, DARLINGTON

Tue 17 Jul to Sun 22 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Steve Day & Steve Bugeja

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 18th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Steve Day & Steve Bugeja Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival. Steve Day: Adventures in Dementia (Work in Progress) - “Laugh-out-loud funny, compelling and sensitive” - ?????

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Wed 18 Jul

Brass for Sir Bobby

Sir Bobby Robson was a great lover of swing music, his Desert Island Discs appearances featured the likes of Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Peggy Lee.

Durham Miners Association, 8 Flass Street, Durham

Wed 18 Jul

Northern Soul at Easington (part of the BRASS Festival)

We are taking one of the highlights from the 2017 festival to Easington, which has a great tradition as a Northern Soul hotspot. Leading Northern Soul band Keep The Faith team up with the fabulous NASUWT Riverside Brass Band to present big, bold and brassy renditions of classic tracks to fill the dance floor.

Seaside Lane South, Peterlee

Wed 18 Jul

Film : Darkest Hour (PG)

An Oscar winning performance from Gary Oldman as Winston Churchill in this retelling of his early days as Prime Minister. This epic drama will transport you to the early days of World War II.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 19 Jul

BRASS Loops (part of the BRASS Festival)

Live looping is the recording and playback of a piece of music in real-time for a live audience. It has become extremely popular in recent years as it allows a solo musician to create amazing multi-part performances.

Durham Town Hall, Market Place, Durham

Thu 19 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Noel James & Archie Maddocks

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on July 19th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Noel James & Archie Maddocks Show details: As part of Darlington Comedy Festival. Noel James: Lumbar Puncture!

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Thu 19 Jul

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mick Neven, Archie Maddocks, and ho

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on July 20th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Mick Neven, Archie Maddocks, and host Barry Dodds Show details: Mick Neven (Replacing Tom Houghton, who will appear later in the year) - “Mick Neven’s stand-up is so slick...

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fri 20 Jul

Samling Academy Opera : Venus and Adonis

Music Director John Butt conducts the Dunedin Consort—one of the UK’s leading Baroque ensembles—in Samling Academy Opera’s production of John Blow’s Venus and Adonis and Henry Purcell’s Come, ye Sons of Art.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Fri 20 Jul

Bach and Brass (part of the BRASS Festival)

Durham Cathedral Choir is joined by leading period instrument orchestra St. James’ Baroque, for an evening of Bach in the stunning acoustic of Durham Cathedral. The programme includes two masterpieces that showcase Bach’s brilliant and virtuosic use of brass instruments, the Brandenburg Concerto No.

Durham Cathederal

Fri 20 Jul

Street Bands in the Park (part of BRASS Festival)

Street Bands in the Park 21 July 6.00pm-9.00pm Wharton Park Free The culmination of the Street Celidh’s event. Featuring Scottish street band Reel Brass who bring a new dimension to the traditional Celidh by taking it to the street.

Wharton Park, Durham

Sat 21 Jul

Summertime Fun

Summertime Fun at Adventure Valley Daily 21st July – 2nd September 2018 Don’t miss Adventure Valley’s Summertime Fun this Summer holidays, there is so much family fun!

Union Hall Farm, Brasside, Durham

Sat 21 Jul to Sun 2 Sep

Edinburgh Festival Preview Day 2

An evening packed with four separate full one hour Edinburgh Preview shows from award winning TV comedians (Lauren Pattison, Adam Hess, Tom Wrigglesworth and Ed Night). 5.00pm – Lauren Pattison (£6) 6.30pm – Adam Hess (£6) 8.00pm – Tom Wrigglesworth (£7) 9.30pm – Ed Night (£6)

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Sat 21 Jul

Liz Pulman sings Streisand with the Brighouse Rastrick Band (BRASS)

A unique collaboration between one of the ?nest voices and one of the ?nest brass bands in the country celebrating the songs of the great Barbra Streisand.

Gala Theatre, Millennium Place, Durham

Sat 21 Jul

Durham Coast - Tea and cake at Hawthorn Hythe

A walk to the coast with rangers, with tea and cake along the way. A walk of approximately 3 miles at a relaxed pace taking time for a chat along the way. With woodland, meadows and stunning cliff top views, Hawthorn Hythe is an oasis for nature lovers, rich in plant and bird life.

Durham Coast

Sat 21 Jul

Streets of BRASS

A perennial favourite, with international street bands transforming Durham’s World Heritage centre into the ‘Home of Street BRASS’ for two days of fun, frolics and musical madness. Durham’s World Heritage Site City Centre resounds to the sound of Brass with the ever-popular Streets of Brass.

www.brassfestival.co.uk/events/streets-of-brass-2/

Sat 21 Jul and Sun 22 Jul

Kiplin Hall - Open Garden for NGS

Fabulous lake views, gardens, woodland and parkland. These beautiful grounds, once in decline, are being restored to their former beauty in this lovely setting. Topiary surrounds the White and Rose Gardens. Perennial and Hot Borders, Knot and Sensory Gardens.

Kiplin Hall, North Yorkshire

Sun 22 Jul

Newbiggin House - Open Garden for NGS

5-acre landscaped garden at 1000ft, started in 1996 and maturing beautifully. Enjoy old-fashioned herbaceous borders, peonies, shrubs, roses, bog and wild gardens incl a wild rose walk. Magnificent collection of unusual trees and shrubs.

Newbiggin House, Blanchland

Sun 22 Jul

BRASS Festival Finale: Carmina Burana

The Durham BRASS Festival Chorus are joined by the Reg Vardy Band for a rousing rendition of Carl Orf’s brilliant Carmina Burana.

Wharton Park, Durham

Sun 22 Jul

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band (part of the BRASS Festival)

Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band have established themselves as one of the top-ranked Brass Bands in the World. The band has held the titles of European Champions, National Champions, British Open Champions, BBC Best of Brass Champions and last year represented England at the World Championships in Holland.

Gala Theatre, Millenium Place, Durham

Sun 22 Jul

British Trombone Society – Trombone Day (part of BRASS Festival)

The British Trombone Society is holding a Trombone Day as part of the Durham Brass Festival. We hope to assemble the largest choir of trombones that Durham has ever seen to take part in an outdoor performance as part of Streets of Brass.

Durham Town Hall, Market Place, Durham City

Sun 22 Jul

Woodside House - Open Garden for NGS

Stunning 2 acre, mature, undulating garden full of interesting trees, shrubs and plants. Superbly landscaped (by the owners) with island beds, flowing herbaceous borders, an old walled garden, rhododendron beds, fernery, 3 ponds, grass bed and vegetable garden.

Woodside House, Bishop Auckland

Sun 22 Jul

Zzzzz Sweet Dreams!

Explore The BFG in Pictures exhibition and create a dream catcher to take home and hang above your bed; they are believed to catch a “trogglehumper” (bad dream) ensuring you have golden “phizzwizard” (good dream)! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Mon 23 Jul, Thu 26 Jul, Mon 30 Jul

Hilarity Bites presents Chris Ramsey Live 2018 (The just happy to get out of the house tour)

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Darlington Hippodrome in Darlington on July 24th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Chris Ramsey Live 2018 (The just happy to get out of the house tour) Show details: Critically acclaimed and award winning Stand Up comedian, host of his own TV entertainment show and Stand Up show on

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington

Tue 24 Jul

Summer Sun Family Fun Day

Hurrah! Holiday time begins so come and celebrate with us throughout the Museum and in the grounds during this drop in session. Look out for our festivity tent filled with crafts galore, sparkles and sprinkles, a delight for all. Bring a picnic!

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Wed 25 Jul

Create an Elf Garden (4-11)

If you were an elf, what would you grow? Join the wonderful Gemma McColl from Suitcase Studios and be part of this magically creative workshop. All you need to bring is your creativity and Gemma will have everything else you need to create your very own elf garden to take come and watch grow!

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Wed 25 Jul

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Brennan Reece & Steff Todd

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Cornerhouse in Crook on July 26th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Cornerhouse Bar & Kitchen, 60-61 Hope Street, Crook

Thu 26 Jul

Durham Coast - Rock pool rummage

Explore rock pools with a National Trust ranger. See how many fascinating creatures you can find and learn all about them. Will you catch a crab or spot a starfish' Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads welcome.

Durham Coast

Fri 27 Jul, Wed 1 Aug, Thu 9 Aug, Tue 14 Aug, Thu 16 Aug, Thu 23 Aug, Mon 27 Aug, Thu 30 Aug

Beyond the end of the Road

November Club performing arts company bring their storytelling rabble to weave a tale about the residents of their village P L A C E. Inspired by folk, traditional music and including Teesdale stories, this is an award-winning show exploring rural life.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Fri 27 Jul

Brancepeth Castle Summer Craft Fair 2018

A huge number of interesting, high quality, different crafts from all over the UK to see, buy and commission. Over 80 stalls. Something perfect for everyone, for every budget!

Brancepeth Castle, Brancepeth

Fri 27 Jul to Sun 29 Jul

Hand Crafted Boutique Fairs

Artisian bespoke craft fair from selected crafters around the north east

Witham Hall Barnard Castle

Sat 28 Jul

Gyles Brandreth "Break A Leg!”

They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles’ case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip returns to Barney with his new one-man show, Break A Leg!, a celebration of all things theatrical.

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Sat 28 Jul

André Rieu’s 2018 Maastricht Concert

‘Amore, My Tribute to Love’, is the renowned violinists tribute to his love for music, and his love for both of his families; his wife and children, and of course for his Johann Strauss Orchestra, who he has performed with for over 30 years. Book yourself an Afternoon Tea at The Witham before the show!

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Sun 29 Jul

St Cuthbert’s Hospice - Open Garden for NGS

5 acres of mature gardens surround this CQC outstanding-rated Hospice. In development since 1988, the gardens are cared for by volunteers. Incl a Victorian-style greenhouse and large vegetable, fruit and cut flower area. Lawns surround smaller scale specialist planting, and areas for patients and visitors to relax.

St Cuthbert’s Hospice, Durham

Sun 29 Jul

BFG Puppets

Look at the amazing Quentin Blake illustrations in The BFG in Pictures exhibition before creating your own Big Friendly Giant or Sophie puppet to take home! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Wed 1 Aug and Thu 2 Aug

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Harris & Sam Gore

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Turbinia in Newton Aycliffe on August 1st 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Harris, Sam Gore, and host Ray Bradshaw Show details: Steve Harris - “Quite simply, fantastically funny” - BBC Sam Gore - “The jokes are as cruel as they are funny, i.e. very...

The Turbinia, Sid Chaplin Drive, Newton Aycliffe

Wed 1 Aug

LITTLE Dance Workshop (4+)

The D Project Dance Company offer a wonderful dance workshop for 4+ years. Play with scale through movement and dance, interacting with props and letting your imagination run wild as we delve into a world where anything is possible! Explore and all things LITTLE, small, intricate and interesting, through movement!

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Wed 1 Aug

Glyndebourne : Saul (12A) recorded

Jealous of the young warrior, King Saul turns against him, descending into violent, destructive madness that forces his children to choose between loyalty and love, tearing both a family and a nation apart.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 2 Aug

I is a Big Friendly Giant

Become The BFG and bring the story to life by creating your very own Big Friendly Giant ears and dream horn! In addition, explore the original illustrations from the book in The BFG in Pictures exhibition. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Fri 3 Aug, Mon 6 Aug, Mon 13 Aug

Woodside, Killerby - Open Garden for NGS

Woodside is set in 12 acres of which 2 acres have been developed into garden. The owner had a stroke 31 years ago yet has designed and executed the works mostly single handedly.

Woodside, Killerby, Darlington

Sat 4 Aug

4 Stockley Grove - Open Garden for NGS

A stunning ½ acre garden with inspirational planting to provide yr-round colour and interest. Landscaped with hidden grassy paths with many unusual trees, shrubs and plants incl wildlife pond, rockery area and water features. Rockery currently being extended. 4 times winners of The Beautiful Durham Competition.

4 Stockley Grove, Brancepeth

Sun 5 Aug

Mini monsters at Maidendale Nature reserve

A wildlife morning for the whole family- Welcome to the wonderful world of beetles, dragonflies, butterflies spiders and other creepy crawlies. We will be exploring pond, meadow and woodland of Maidendale Nature Reserve in search of these mini-monsters and discovering fascinating facts about these creatures.

Firthmoor Community Centre, Burnside Road, Darlington

Sun 5 Aug

Heather Holm - Open Garden for NGS

At 700 feet above sea level on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, Stanghow has won numerous RHS Gold awards for Best Small Village, winning again in 2017, and was a Champion among Champions in the 2013 Britain in Bloom competition.

Heather Holm, Saltburn-By-The-Sea

Sun 5 Aug

ACT UP - Summer School

Gala Theatre are delighted to be running a brand new summer school. Young people aged 8-15 years are invited to come and take over our theatre. We need you to select the text, come up with the ideas, develop the characters, put the show together and then perform it for an audience.

Gala Theatre and Cinema 1 Millennium Place Durham

Sun 5 Aug to Thu 9 Aug

Newbiggin House Open Garden

Five acres of formal will gardens. Features include interesting trees and shrubs, a pond bog garden, wild rose walks and extensive herbaceous borders. Dogs on leads.

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Sun 5 Aug

Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2018 - The Final

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Hole in the Wall in Darlington on August 6th 2018: Hilarity Bites New Act Competition 2018 - The Final Show details: From June-August 2018 the Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year competition returns, for the eleventh year, as the North-East’s biggest and longest running comedy

Hole in the Wall, Horesemarket, Darlington

Mon 6 Aug

Durham Coast - Lime Kiln loop guided walk

Walk at a relaxed pace and enjoy the coast with a ranger. A leisurely walk north to Warren House Gill along cliff top paths, returning along the beach. An opportunity to learn about the history, landscape and wildlife of the coastline and the work of our rangers. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

Durham Coast

Tue 7 Aug

Build a Giants Garden (4-11)

Ever wandered into a Giant’s garden? Well, this is your chance to come and grow one at The Witham, working as a team, paint and create a Giant’s Garden! Join the wonderful Gemma McColl from Suitcase Studios and be part of this magically creative workshop.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Wed 8 Aug

Film : Black Panther (12A)

Marvel’s most radical superhero movie and a watershed moment in film making. Thrilling and action packed with stunning performances and score

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 9 Aug

The Playful Clown workshop (5+)

Dive into the fun world of the clown where anything is possible. Presented by Fun in the Oven theatre company, this workshop is open to those aged from 5 to 105 years. Dive into the fun world of the clown where anything is possible. A fun family workshop exploring imagination, silliness and play!

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Sat 11 Aug

Glyndebourne live : Vanessa (12A)

A rare opportunity to see Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work – opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists. Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, waiting and hoping with only her mother and her niece Erika for company.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Tue 14 Aug

Dream Jars Galore!

See the fantastic Quentin Blake illustrations in The BFG in Pictures exhibition before creating your own dream jar to take home! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Wed 15 Aug and Thu 16 Aug

GIANT Cut and Stick!

View The BFG in Pictures exhibition and have some GIANT cut and stick fun creating a collage of the Big Friendly Giant – the completed artwork will be displayed in the Museum! Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Fri 17 Aug, Mon 20 Aug, Thu 23 Aug

Walworth Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Enjoy 3 very different gardens in this new group opening. Quarry End is a 1½ acre woodland garden developed over 18 years on the site of an ancient quarry. It incorporates a newly developed woodland, a wide variety of trees, shrubs, perennials, a fernery and ornamental vegetable plot.

Walworth Gardens, Darlington

Sun 19 Aug

Simple Minds and The Pretenders

Simple Minds and The Pretenders with Very Special Guest KT Tunstall. Artists performing: Simple Minds, KT Tunstall, The Pretenders.: Tickets avaiable.

Emirates Durham ICG, Durham

Sun 19 Aug

Mr Yorke’s Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS

Charming C18 walled garden, redesigned with herbaceous border, ponds, mature trees, standard and climbing roses, vegetable garden, fruit trees, lawns and grassy paths. This is a garden in change and work has progressed since the garden opened for the NGS last year.

Mr Yorke’s Walled Garden, Richmond

Sun 19 Aug

Go wild! Family Fun Day

Find your inner beast and let your imagination run wild in this fun drop in session. Join in with this animal themed day, who will you be? King of the jungle or a beautiful butterfly? Who knows who or what you will meet! Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Wed 22 Aug

BIG Dance Workshope (4+)

The D Project Dance Company offer a wonderful dance workshop for 4+ years inspired by all things BIG! Play with scale through movement and dance, interacting with props and letting your imagination run wild as we delve into a world where anything is possible!

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 23 Aug

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

Artisan bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

Alington House 4North Bailey, Saddler street Durham

Fri 24 Aug and Sat 25 Aug

Model Making Fun!

Join us and be inspired by The BFG in Pictures exhibition to create a large 3D model street complete with a Big Friendly Giant! – the completed artwork will be displayed in the Museum. Children must be accompanied by an adult, for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Tue 28 Aug to Fri 31 Aug

38th CAMRA Durham Beer Festival

The annual festival featuring 30 cask beers and 8 ciders and perries. Food and soft drinks also available. Join CAMRA at the festival and get 4 beer tokens. www.durhambeerfestival.org.uk Twitter @DurhamBeerFest2 Facebook CAMRADurhamBeerFestival

NEW VENUE Durham City Rugby Football Club, Green Lane, Durham (off Old Elvet)

Wed 29 Aug to Sat 1 Sep

Jonas Kaufmann : Under the Stars

Regarded as one of the world’s greatest tenors, Jonas Kaufmann has captivated audiences across the globe with his incredible voice. Join Jonas Kaufmann this summer for a spectacular outdoor concert, captured live at Berlin’s iconic Waldbühne amphitheatre.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Thu 30 Aug

Sheelanagig

Sheelanagig for over a decade have brought their array of foot-stomping folk tunes to audiences across the globe.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Fri 31 Aug

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

Artisian bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

Witham Hall Barnard Castle

Sat 1 Sep

Gary Delaney "Gagster’s Paradise”

Gary Delaney, A Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live At The Apollo series, is one of Britain’s leading one-liner comics. He returns to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery.

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Sat 8 Sep

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Harris & Caroline Mabey

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on September 21st 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fri 21 Sep

The Rheingans Sisters

Winners of the 2016 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Original Track . The Rheingans Sisters make playful, powerful and richly connecting music that is wholly contemporary while deeply anchored in folk traditions.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Sat 22 Sep

Harperley Hall Farm - Open Garden for NGS

The garden is attached to an award winning specialist plant nursery (5 Chelsea Gold Medals and winner of the RHS Presidents Award 2015).

Harperley Hall Farm, Stanley

Sun 23 Sep

Hilarity Bites presents Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy Fam

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Old English Gentleman in Darlington on September 23rd 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Ray Bradshaw: Deaf Comedy Fam Show details: 1 in 6 people suffer from hearing loss. 2 of those people are Ray’s parents.

Old English Gentleman, Bondgate, Darlingotn

Sun 23 Sep

Simon Evans "Genius”

Simon Evans is one of the most exciting and distinctive talents to emerge on the comedy circuit in recent years. He is a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4 as a regular on The News Quiz and The Unbelievable Truth. Earlier this year he presented his own programme, "Simon Evans Goes To Market”.

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Tue 25 Sep

Handcrafted Boutique fairs

Artisian bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters around the north east

Alington House

Sat 29 Sep

The Autumn Fair @ Ushaw College, Durham

Arts, Crafts, Gifts and Food Fair held in the magnificent, Grade1 listed, former Catholic seminary, west of Durham city. This two -day event will provide a diverse and interesting mix of exhibitors from across the North of England and Scotland.

Ushaw College, Woodland Road Co.Durham

Sat 6 Oct and Sun 7 Oct

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs Alington House Durham

Artisan bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

Alington House 4 North Bailey Saddler Street Durham

Sat 6 Oct

Fungi and Foraging Family wildlife Challenge

An event for the whole family! Devils fingers, jelly ear, scarlet elfcup and slimy waxcap are not part of a witch’s spell but the names of some fascinating fungi. Come and explore Geneva Wood with us and see how many different types of toadstools we can find.

Geneva Wood, Geneva Crescent, off Neasham Road, Darlington

Sun 7 Oct

Hilarity Bites presents Tom Binns: Everyman

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Forum in Darlington on October 18th 2018: Hilarity Bites presents Tom Binns: Everyman Show details: 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown favourite, creator and star of BBC One’s Hospital People, Tom Binns is back.

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington

Thu 18 Oct

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Eddy Brimson & Harry Garrison

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on October 19th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Eddy Brimson, Harry Garrison, and host Tony Jameson Show details: Eddy Brimson - “There must be a school of comedy in the British Isles...

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fri 19 Oct

Rob Slater’s 60 piece ’Choir that Rocks’ plus Pittington Brass Band

Raffle Tombola Pie and peas; quiche and corned beef pie Fundraising concert in aid of Macmillan

60 Front Street, Sherburn village

Fri 19 Oct

Spooky Family Fun Day

Trick or Treat! Halloween excitement for all the family, come and make a witch’s broom, create a potion and take part in the magician trail during this drop in session. Lots of crafty activities to keep you out of mischief! Children must be accompanied by an adult for whom normal admission applies.

The Bowes Museum Newgate Barnard Castle

Thu 25 Oct

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs

Artison bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

Witham Hall Barnard Castle

Sat 3 Nov

Quintet’s Annual Christmas Craft & Gift Fair at Lumley Castle

Six rooms filled with a diverse range of gifts & handcrafted items including wood turning, candles, pottery , glass, soaps, jewellery, cards, photography, quilting, patchwork, soft furnishings, preserves,fashion, Christmas decorations & much much more will be available in the historic atmospheric Lumley Castle,

Lumley Castle Chester-le-Street, County Durham

Sun 4 Nov

The Christmas Fair @ Durham

Arts, crafts, gifts and food fair at New College, Durham This two-day event will provide a diverse and interesting mix of exhibitors from across the North of England and Scotland.

New College Durham

Sat 10 Nov and Sun 11 Nov

Handcrafted Boutique Fairs Alington House Durham

Artisan bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

Alington House 4 North Bailey Saddler Street Durham

Sat 10 Nov

RSC live : Troilus and Cressida (12A)

Troilus and Cressida swear they will always be true to one another. But in the seventh year of the siege of Troy their innocence is tested, and exposed to the savage corrupting influence of war, with tragic consequences.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Wed 14 Nov

Zoe Lyons: "Entry Level Human”

A regular on TV including ’Mock The Week’ and ’Live At The Apollo’, as well as being all over Radio 4 - for whom she’s making her very own series in 2018. It sound like Zoe Lyons has some sort of idea what she’s doing in life. Or is she the perfect example of an Entry Level Human?

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Thu 15 Nov

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton & Jenny Collier

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on November 16th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tom Houghton, Jenny Collier, and host Sam Avery Show details: Tom Houghton - “Please take my advice. Get a ticket today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born” - ?????

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fri 16 Nov

Designer Makers Christmas Market

’Unique handcrafted goods, direct from the maker.’ Designer Makers Market showcases the very best regional designers and craftspeople, with original work and a strong up-cycled theme. Meet the designer makers and buy handcrafted goods of gallery quality.

The Witham 3 Horse Market Barnard Castle Co Durham

Sat 17 Nov and Sun 18 Nov

Daniel Sloss: X

Don’t miss the stunning new show from Scotland’s internationally acclaimed and award-winning comedy star who is fast becoming one of the world’s biggest comedy names. Still just 27, this is his incredible 10th solo show.

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Wed 21 Nov

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

We are delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for our 2018 panto, Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs! Written and directed once again by Gala favourites, Neil Armstrong and Paul Hartley, this will be the fairest panto in all the land.

Gala Theatre and Cinema 1 Millennium Place Durham

Thu 22 Nov to Sat 5 Jan 2019

Gavin Webster’s World Tour of the North-East

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on November 30th 2018: Gavin Webster’s World Tour of the North-East Show details: Cult Geordie comedian of over 25 years, Gavin Webster is finally doing a tour, a World tour to be exact.

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fri 30 Nov

Roughead and Cook: Jason Cook with Glen Roughead

A musical double act like no other. Award winning comedian and writer of BBC2’s Hebburn, Jason Cook, together with swing singer Glen Roughead. The pair joins forces to bring you an evening of laughs, songs and stupidity! A perfect balance of music and comedy!

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, Co. Durham

Fri 7 Dec

Luna

Christmas at The Hullabaloo: Luna An enchanting first theatre experience about friendship, the moon and being brave in the dark for 2 – 5 year olds and their families. Luna is bored up in the sky by herself with nobody to play with.

The Hullabaloo The Hullabaloo Borough Road Darlington

Sat 8 Dec, Sun 9 Dec, Tue 11 Dec to Sun 16 Dec, Tue 18 Dec to Mon 24 Dec, Thu 27 Dec to Sat 29 Dec

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tanyalee Davis & Kelsey de Almeida

Coming to Hilarity Bites at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on December 21st 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Tanyalee Davis, Kelsey de Almeida, and host Matt Reed Show details: Tanyalee Davis - As seen on Live at the Apollo.

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland

Fri 21 Dec

Emiliy Smith’s Songs for Christmas

A beautiful blend of original and traditional songs drawn from her folk background combine to inspire and celebrate the festive season. From humble beginnings in a rural farm shop in 2012 Emily has honed a unique, family friendly Christmas night out.

The Witham, 3 Horse Market, Barnard Castle

Fri 21 Dec