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Xennial: Warrior Princess (Work in progress)

Xennial: Warrior Princess (Work in progress)

Xennial: Warrior Princess (Work in progress) So I’m 40 now; when does life begin? Old enough to know the link between pencils and cassette tapes, and remember having to roll do… 

Linda Does Durham

Linda Does Durham

YEE-HAW EVERYBODY! Come on down to a rootin’, tootin’, last minute cabaret hosted by the old crone cowgirlman, Linda! Comedy! Magic! Music! Other stuff! It’s a night of chaos, love… 

Amity - Back From The Brink

Amity - Back From The Brink

Prepare to be moved by Amity’s soulful powerhouse sound and profound lyrics, delivering captivating songs that pierce through the mundane and demand attention. 

A conversation with Steffen Peddie

A conversation with Steffen Peddie

Come and join Steffen Peddie, Comedian, former Wrestler, Actor, Father, Husband and Late Night Radio Phone In Host as he performs an hour of comedy improvised from audience suggest… 

Durham: Songs of Sanctuary

Durham: Songs of Sanctuary

Songs of Sanctuary is a performance of songs co-written by singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher with different communities in the North East who are seeking sanctuary. 

Best of Four New Plays!

Best of Four New Plays!

BEST COMEDY OF ‘Four New Plays’ curated by Rachel Stockdale & Ben Storey Four New Plays showcases local creatives and the diverse voices in the North East. 

Lucy and Hazel

Lucy and Hazel

Lucy and Hazel are a Sheffield-based folk duo who perform original, provocative, spirit rousing songs on the melodeon, guitar and clarinet in rich woven vocal harmony. 

Triple Bill of Dance

Triple Bill of Dance

An evening of bold new dance theatre work: Eve Walker - ‘Fine Farewell’ The closing chapter of Eve’s time in the North East, this work is used as a celebratory moment. 

Mister Shakespeare - An Incomplete Work

Mister Shakespeare - An Incomplete Work

A lot is known of The Bards plays but what of the man ? Mister Shakespeare explores the different facets of his personality:The lover, The Husband, The Son, The Entrepreneur throug… 

There's a Monkion in Your Attic

There's a Monkion in Your Attic

We’ve got news. 

Manic Macbeth

Manic Macbeth

Murder, superstition and madness haunt this terrifying tale. 

Buckets Of Blood - Fairy Tales Not For Kids

Buckets Of Blood - Fairy Tales Not For Kids

The Brothers Grimm are the most famous collectors of fairy tales, but back in the 19th century, stories for children were a lot scarier, blood thirsty and disturbing. 

WatchList: a KEITH sketch comedy show

WatchList: a KEITH sketch comedy show

KEITH. 

The Good Dad (A Love Story)

The Good Dad (A Love Story)

The whole family knew he was a good dad. 

THE QUALITY OF MERCY: Concerning the life and crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman

THE QUALITY OF MERCY: Concerning the life and crimes of Dr Harold Frederick Shipman

From his cell in the early hours of the morning, Dr Harold Shipman records a confessional tape, setting the record straight about his background and his actions as he prepares to e… 

Amity: Singer Songwriter

Amity: Singer Songwriter

Prepare to be deeply moved by Amity’s soulful powerhouse sound and profound lyrics, which come together to serve up captivating songs that pierce through the mundane and demand att… 

Lysistrata

Lysistrata

The time is the present. 

North East Stand-Up Showcase

North East Stand-Up Showcase

Alex Knipe (Chortle Student Finalist 2023) and Ben Lycett (Felt Nowt New Act Finalist 2022) present a night of some of the best up-and-coming stand-up comedians that the North East… 

Chance by Yolan Noszkay

Chance by Yolan Noszkay

Chance follows Aaron, who’s just been excluded from mainstream school and is being sent back to Sunnyside Pupil Referral Unit, a school for kids who’ve been excluded for disrup… 

Blossom Cherry

Blossom Cherry

Join us this hot and sexy summer at Durham Fringe Festival to experience frisson like no other! An intimate mix of R&B, Soul and Pop genres will be covered by the one and only, Blo… 

Northern Lights A Cappella's 10th B'day Bash: Top of the Bops

Northern Lights A Cappella's 10th B'day Bash: Top of the Bops

You’re invited! Renowned for their slick choreography, tight harmonies and unique arrangements, Durham University’s top a cappella group debuts at the Durham Fringe Festival to c… 

Ashtray

Ashtray

‘How disposable is anger? Is it as short lived as a cigarette?’ Join our experimental and surreal take on business related anger with all its consequences, to find what will arise… 

Ramalama Ding Dong

Ramalama Ding Dong

In 2017 the phrase “Ramalama Ding Dong” was repeatedly sneered at Roshi by a stranger on a train after he briefly heard her speak Farsi to her family. 

Study Hell

Study Hell

Studying can be hell. 

Durham Shakespeare Festival - A Midsummer Night's Dream

Durham Shakespeare Festival - A Midsummer Night's Dream

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM by William Shakespeare Shakespeare’s best-lived comedy presented in a magical new production by award-winning Durham-based Elysium Theatre Company. 

Impromptu Shakespeare

Impromptu Shakespeare

Sad that Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for over 400 years? Well, hold onto your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. 

Durham Shakespeare Festival - MACBETH

Durham Shakespeare Festival - MACBETH

MACBETH by William Shakespeare Shakespeare’s thrilling drama of the power of evil presented by award-winning Durham-based Elysium Theatre Company. 

NCD: Class of 2023

NCD: Class of 2023

A collection of excerpts from the Performing Arts class of 2023. An evening of song, dance and scenes from an array of musicals and plays. 

Hysterical Artefacts

Hysterical Artefacts

Shellshock! Improvised Comedy’s crack team of historians has unearthed evidence of never-before-seen stories from years past! Join our museum curator as we unveil a hilarious brand… 

Error at the Bigg Market

Error at the Bigg Market

Alice wants to find a nice guy. 

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Alexander Bennett: I Can't Stand The Man, Myself

Do you have a critical inner voice? Join Alexander as he interrogates his own, tries to kill it, then comes for yours. 

Drop Dead

Drop Dead

Six Strangers. 

Hauntiques - A paranormal investigation

Hauntiques - A paranormal investigation

Last year Paranormalist, Paul Forster’s show was the biggest-selling event at The Durham Fringe Festival. 

The Durham Revue: Death on the Mile

The Durham Revue: Death on the Mile

The group that brought you Liz Kingsman, Ed Gamble, Stevie Martin, Nish Kumar, Ambika Mod and more are back with a new troupe and 100% new material. 

Shakespeares Speakeasy

Shakespeares Speakeasy

Can a group of strangers successfully stage a Shakespearean play in a day? Shakespeare’s Speakeasy is the place for you to find out. 

Watson: The Final Problem

Watson: The Final Problem

1894. 

Laufey Haralds: Pip

Laufey Haralds: Pip

Pip is a whimsical hour of standup from Icelandic comedian Laufey Haralds ‘a joy to watch’ (Scotsman). 

The Rotting Hart

The Rotting Hart

“. 

Build a Rocket by Christopher York

Build a Rocket by Christopher York

Build a Rocket is the story of Yasmin, a sixteen-year-old girl from Scarborough, whose life is not sandcastles, arcades and donkey rides. 

The Improvesarios

The Improvesarios

Join us for an evening of fun and mayhem as we put down our scores and put our creative prowess to the test. 

SEVEN and a half YEARS

SEVEN and a half YEARS

“I wrote a piece they all want to play” Mark Glentworth composes the world-famous percussion piece ‘Blues for Gilbert’ and becomes long-time musical collaborator with celebrat… 

Two bards and a Songbird - William Shakespeare and Robert Burns in song

Two bards and a Songbird - William Shakespeare and Robert Burns in song

A unique celebration of song, inspired by the two bards - William Shakespeare and Robert Burns, and performed by Jessa Liversidge. 

Rompers

Rompers

North East comedy duo Rompers fetch an hour of surreal, anarchic sketches out of the aether and serve it to you in a piping hot ramekin of good times. 

Flotsam & Jetsam's Voyage to the Trash Vortex

Flotsam & Jetsam's Voyage to the Trash Vortex

Landlubbers, join WhatNot Theatre for bottle top treasure, sea shanties and a mischievous giant plastic Squid. 

Kirsty Mann: Skeletons (WIP)

Kirsty Mann: Skeletons (WIP)

Kirsty has a secret, and this is a confession. 

Cartoon Food

Cartoon Food

Cartoon Food are a four piece, essentially acoustic band who write an eclectic mix of music for your listening pleasure. 

Harun Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism

Harun Musho'd: Why I Don’t Talk To People About Terrorism

“My name is Harun Musho’d. 

Potty The Plant

Potty The Plant

A new dark comedy musical starring Potty, a singing, talking, tap dancing pot plant. 

Metroland Comedy LIVE!

Metroland Comedy LIVE!

The remarkably unaclaimed Metroland Comedy are taking their online madness to the stage! Bringing you an all new sketch show that promises laughter, profanity and a generous use of… 

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele Cliff Does Her Best and Tries New Things Out (Work-in-Progress)

Adele brings all her very best new jokes, ideas and wisdom to Durham. 

(The Taming of) The Shrew

(The Taming of) The Shrew

“And place your hands below your husband’s foot: In token of which duty, if he please, My hand is ready: may it do him ease. 

" How I Said 'F*** You' To The Company When They Tried To Make Me Redundant"

Ever been in that room where they make you redundant? Ever wished that you fought back? Well, here’s how I did. 

Letters of Hope

Letters of Hope

An interactive family-friendly aerial spectacular with Sunderland-based aerial company, Uncaged Aerial Theatre. 

Cheesy Waffles Project

Cheesy Waffles Project

Celebrate the mining heritage of County Durham, the history, the passion and camaradarie through story, poem and song performed by members of The Cheesy Waffles Project showing the… 

Frankenstein

Frankenstein

NTC Touring Theatre Company presents. 

Sherlock Holmes The Last Act

Sherlock Holmes The Last Act

1916. 

Kane and Abel: Twinpossible - magic and mayhem.

Kane and Abel: Twinpossible - magic and mayhem.

Kane and Abel perform comedy and magic based on the cliches of being twins. 

Milne Glendinning Band

Milne Glendinning Band

Milne Glendinning Band (MGB) is a cross genre trio featuring vocalist Debra Milne, with guitar maestro Stephen Glendinning, and Michael Clark on bass. 

Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps

Aaron Simmonds: Baby Steps

Aaron has been doing stand-up comedy without standing up for 8 years now, and it’s time for that to change! Join him as he attempts to do something he’s never done before. 

Forster & Smith - Impossibilities

Forster & Smith - Impossibilities

Forster & Smith are a mindreader and magician respectively. 

Jackson & Juliet

Jackson & Juliet

A take on the infamous Romeo & Juliet with a MJ twist. Covering a range of dance styles, with the famous Jackson flair to make an upbeat but dramatic story. 

Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown

Phil Green: Four Weddings and a Breakdown

After attending four weddings from four different generations last year, Phil finally figures out the reasons behind his breakdown a decade ago. 

GREG BYRON - STANDUP-POET

GREG BYRON - STANDUP-POET

Writer/Performer of original Spoken Word and host of the #StandUpPoet podcast on iTunes, Spotify etc. 

Everjoy

Everjoy

What’s it like to live inside your own head? To talk to your past self and attempt to understand who you are? Somewhere inside this self-explorative 60-minute piece, maybe those … 

Comedy Singhtral

Comedy Singhtral

Amarpal had the fortune and misfortune of being brought up in Bradford by working class parents but falling into the bland trapdoor of middle aged and middle class monotony. 

The Art of Modern Magic

The Art of Modern Magic

Magic Circle Magician & Star of The Magic Corner Tom Bolton presents: GROW UP MAGIC MAN. 

There's a Monkion in Your Attic

There's a Monkion in Your Attic

Blending dark comedy with the surreal, Experiment Human tells the story of Monkion, a non-human creature, curious to understand the world outside their laboratory in the attic. 

There’s a Monkion in the Attic

There’s a Monkion in the Attic

Blending dark comedy with the surreal, Experiment Human tells the story of Monkion, a non-human creature, curious to understand the world outside their laboratory in the attic. 

NCD: Class of 2022

NCD: Class of 2022

A collection of excerpts from the Performing Arts class of 2022 from New College Durham students. An evening of song, dance and scenes from an array of musicals and plays. 

The Palace of Earthly Delights

The Palace of Earthly Delights

Following an onstage scandal, James retires from stand-up comedy, only to be offered a surprise comeback gig at a secret London location. 

Double Bill of Dance

Double Bill of Dance

An evening shared by Pelican Theatre and Beth Veitch Dance, created and performed by emerging female dance artists. 

Aydie

Aydie

Aydie is an accomplished vocalist . Get ready for a set of Classic Rock to Modern Pop.. There will be something for all in this energetic musical showcase. 

Are dreams made of atoms?

Are dreams made of atoms?

Despite what you may have been told at school, almost nothing is made of atoms. 

Steve Pledger

Steve Pledger

Steve Pledger is a multi award-winning acoustic singer/songwriter with an enviable reputation as a live performer. 

Independent Means

Independent Means

This dynamic documentary drama, performed by the award-winning Youth Connection Theatre Company, revisits the case of George Joseph Smith, popularly vilified as the ‘Brides in the … 

Stole the Show

Stole the Show

Stole the Show ‘It’s criminally underrated!’ Stole the Show is a farcical comedy play inside a play about a robber who stumbles into a amateur retelling of The Legend of King Ar… 

UnAcademic

UnAcademic

Academia is no laughing matter. 

Sascha LO and Friends

Sascha LO and Friends

A split bill stand-up comedy show featuring two of the country’s most attention seeking stand up comedians. 

Durham Scratch Choir

Durham Scratch Choir

This enthusiastic community choir has a wide-ranging repertoire. 

Battle Cry by Matt Fox

Battle Cry by Matt Fox

When you’ve witnessed the worst things imaginable, the world can never be the same again. 

Richard Pulsford: A Bit More Rich

Richard Pulsford: A Bit More Rich

- Scottish Comedian of the Year (SCOTY) runner-up, December 2021. 

Chechelele

Chechelele

Chechelele is a long-established unconventional mixed choir from York that performs traditional songs from all over the world, occasionally incorporating musical accompaniment with… 

Dracula...The Travesty!

Dracula...The Travesty!

After the success of last year’s performances of Jekyll and Hyde at The Assembly Rooms, NTC are back for a second year! You’ve read Dracula, the book, you’ve seen Dracula, the film… 

Cottage

Cottage

A public toilet some time last century. 

Crazy Broken Chinese

Crazy Broken Chinese

The zig-zag semi-autobiographical journey of a spoiled Chinese daughter trying to cope with cultural shocks and sexual liberations away from her family’s supervision back in Chin… 

Leaves on the Line

Leaves on the Line

If life is about the journey and not the destination, then the passengers on the 15:00 train from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverley don’t know which way to go. 

The Improbable Story of Kitty Jay

The Improbable Story of Kitty Jay

It’s Leigh’s 21st birthday, and they want nothing more than to just have a quiet night in. 

Captain Jake and the Forbidden Island

Captain Jake and the Forbidden Island

Come hear tell of how Captain Jake ended up in prison after a disastrous raid, before he escaped with the help of the infamous Mary Reed and her crew, only to fall out and be left … 

The Life we Lived

The Life we Lived

Michael is a lonely undertaker in his Late 20’s. 

Delivery

Delivery

Delivery! by Wrong Tree Theatre Company is a devised play which explores friendship, connection and home through a one man pizza delivery service. 

Head Girl

Head Girl

A coming-of-age story about falling in and out of love with yourself. 

The Durham Revue: Déjà Revue

The Durham Revue: Déjà Revue

After 3 years away from Fringe festivals, the group which brought you Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar, Ambika Mod, Jeremy Vine and many more, are finally back with a new troupe and 100% new … 

Conjuring the Dead.

Conjuring the Dead.

Step back in time and experience the dark world of the theatrical seance. 

Benjamin Amos

Benjamin Amos

“With the storytelling quality Benjamin Amos possesses, it’s rude not to stop and listen. 

Poppy & Charlie Music (Young acoustic duo)

Poppy & Charlie Music (Young acoustic duo)

Are you ready to rock? Poppy & Charlie, young acoustic brother - sister duo from the Northeast. 

The Impossible Magic of Steve Price

The Impossible Magic of Steve Price

STEVE PRICE is one of the UK’s busiest and most well-established magicians. 

Carrie Martin

Carrie Martin

Carrie is a singer songwriter guitarist from East Yorkshire. 

Grow Up Magic Man

Grow Up Magic Man

Magic Circle Magician & Star of The Magic Corner Tom Bolton presents: GROW UP MAGIC MAN. 

Becky Heaviside & Friends

Becky Heaviside & Friends

Becky Heaviside & Friends Becky Heaviside (“A cheeky and intelligent act. 

Mills, Mintcake & (don't mention) Maggie! A North-West Comedy Showcase

Mills, Mintcake & (don't mention) Maggie! A North-West Comedy Showcase

Expect chips in gravy and on shoulders Fantastic stand up comedy from Jimmy Shirley, Percy Savage and Ant Grogan, 3 of the best comedians on the North West comedy scene. 

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