# Theatre in Durham | Plays, Drama & Show Tickets

- **Subtitle**: Find theatre in Durham — plays, drama, musicals and stage shows. Browse the latest productions by date and venue and book your tickets.
- **Category**: Theatre
- **Display Name**: Theatre events
- **Type**: category

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## About

Attending a theatre workshop could be tremendous fun and an absolute stress buster. Be it improv, musicals, open mics, screening or performing arts in Durham, we have got it all covered. If you wish to step into the world of theatre and want to learn acting or storytelling, you can even register for theatre workshops happening in Durham. Express and Impress and Collaborate with the theatre artists and hone your skills by simply attending a few theatre events every week or during weekends. Find out the best theatre events in Durham. You will be surprised to find yourself locked in a laughter riot with your friends.

## Theatre Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: The Snowman with Live Orchestra
  - **Description**: Step into the wonder of the season with a heartwarming performance of The Snowman — perfect for all ages.

Enjoy a live orchestral accompaniment by the Durham Music Youth Orchestra as they bring the beloved animated film to life, complete with the enchant
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/the-snowman-with-live-orchestra/200030747474507
  - **Venue**: Woodland Road, DH7 9RH Durham, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Exhibitions, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey
  - **Description**: This December, feel the chill of Christmas past, the urgency of the present, and the hope of a future redeemed as Alfie Joe, performs his own solo version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens; a timeless tale, told like you’ve never seen it before.

St
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  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Woodland Road, DH7 9RH Durham, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: storytelling, candlelight-concerts
- **Event Name**: The Beloved Son – Inspired by the life of Henri Nouwen:
  - **Description**: The Beloved Son – Inspired by the life of Henri Nouwen:
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 2:30pm
Binks Hall, St John’s College, 3 South Bailey

The Beloved Son is a moving solo performance exploring hope and longing, family dynamics, sexual and emotional crisis an
  - **Date**: Tue Nov 03 2026 at 02:30 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: St John's College, Durham University
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Queen By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral
  - **Description**: Queen By Candlelight comes to Durham Cathedral!

Thursday 28th & Friday 29th January 2027 at 7:30pm / Doors open at 6:45pm

Following sold-out performances at New York’s iconic Carnegie Hall and the legendary London Palladium, experience an unforgetta
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  - **Date**: Thu Jan 28 2027 at 07:30 pm – Thu Jan 28 2027 at 08:45 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/queen-by-candlelight-at-durham-cathedral/200030783253821
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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  - **Categories**: candlelight-concerts, workshops, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Romeo and Juliet
  - **Description**: Romeo and Juliet are getting on a bit, but not past it yet. Their families can’t stand each other and quite like a fight, just for fun. They fall in love, but their children don’t approve. Seems drawing your pension doesn’t mean you can have your own way
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: St Oswald’s Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ
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  - **Categories**: Art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: MOTA play Sherburn Village Club
  - **Description**: MOTA travel to Sherburn Village for a debut gig at the Working Men's Club.
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 10:15 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Sherburn Village Working Mens Club
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- **Event Name**: Rosmersholm
  - **Description**: [placeholder]
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 – Tue Dec 08 2026 (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/rosmersholm/100002003834157908
  - **Venue**: City Theatre
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  - **Price**: GBP 8 to 12
  - **Categories**: fitness

## Trending Events in Durham

- **Event Name**: Boney M. Live in Durham Cathedral
  - **Description**: Pop Disco powerhouse Boney M. will be performing live inside the incredible Durham Cathedral!ArtistsBoney M.Music Genres :  Pop, Funk, Disco
  - **Venue**: Durham Cathedral
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- **Event Name**: Firework & Bonfire Spectacular
  - **Description**: Join us for a huge bonfire night party at RM arena with fireworks, food and fun!
  - **Venue**: The Rainton Arena
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- **Event Name**: Horror Car Wash
  - **Description**: 2026 Horror car wash brings some brand new terrifying scenes and characters
  - **Venue**: Sunderland Live
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- **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
  - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Durham. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen at Durham Town Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight. T
  - **Venue**: Durham Town Hall
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- **Event Name**: 💀👻 TROPILOCO DURHAM PRESENTS - TROP OR TREAT // SATURDAY TICKETS - FINAL 30 TICKETS // HALLOWEEN WEEKENDER // DURHAM'S BIGGEST HALLOWEEN AT HOME & BOTANIC 👻💀 31st OCTOBER POWERED BY VK!
  - **Description**: 🎃👻 TROP OR TREAT - TROPILOCO HALLOWEEN 👻🎃
The only event this Halloween that will haunt every corner of the city….
The true tropics of terror, where UK’s biggest party turns wicked and spooky, we bring you the ultimate THRILL of the year 🪓
Trop or treat,
  - **Venue**: Home & Botanic Durham
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- **Event Name**: KLUTE FULL WEEKEND ENTRY (FRI, SAT & SUN)
  - **Description**: 🎃 HALLOWEEKEND PASS ☠️


This ticket is valid for entry ALL WEEKEND and it comes with a free shot of Klute Juice - I make it in my bathtub... 🛀🏻


        Disclaimer:
        The event listed here is purely for informational purposes. All the detai
  - **Venue**: Klute
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- **Event Name**: Tropiloco Durham: Trop or Treat @ Home & Botanic - Saturday
  - **Description**: Durham's biggest Halloween weekender. Saturday night at Home & Botanic on North Road, powered by VK.
  - **Venue**: Home And Botanic Durham
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- **Event Name**: KLUTE SATURDAY NIGHT ENTRY
  - **Description**: HALLOWEEKEND SATURDAY NIGHT 
This ticket is valid for entry on SATURDAY and it comes with a free shot of Klute Juice - I make it in my bathtub... 🛀🏻



        Disclaimer:
        The event listed here is purely for informational purposes. All the
  - **Venue**: Klute
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- **Event Name**: Halloween Ghost Walk *SOLD OUT* - Durham
  - **Description**: Join Ghost of Durham for a spooky walks around the Durham Streets.About this EventDate / Time:31.10.25, 21:00 - 22:00Location:Durham School start / finish pointAre YOU brave enough?Join us for an hour
  - **Venue**: Durham School
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## Browse Theatre Events by Date

- [Theatre Events Today in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--today)
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- [Theatre Events in October in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--october)
- [Theatre Events in November in Durham](https://allevents.in/durham/theatre--november)

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** The Snowman with Live Orchestra (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Woodland Road, DH7 9RH Durham, United Kingdom), A Christmas Carol with Alfie Joey (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 04:00 pm at Woodland Road, DH7 9RH Durham, United Kingdom), The Beloved Son – Inspired by the life of Henri Nouwen: (Tue Nov 03 2026 at 02:30 pm at St John's College, Durham University), Queen By Candlelight at Durham Cathedral (Thu Jan 28 2027 at 07:30 pm at Durham Cathedral), Romeo and Juliet (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at St Oswald’s Church Street Durham DH1 3DQ).
- **Q**: How can I find Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Theatre events in Durham on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Theatre events in Durham include Woodland Road, DH7 9RH Durham, United Kingdom, St John's College, Durham University, Durham Cathedral.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Prices for Theatre events in Durham range from GBP 8 to GBP 12. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Theatre events in Durham include Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, St John's College, Durham University, Concerts By Candlelight.
- **Q**: Are there any online Theatre events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Theatre events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Theatre events in Durham?
  - **A:** Follow the Theatre category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Theatre events are listed in Durham.

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