Elysium Theatre Company

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Creating Unforgettable Theatre “The Assembly Rooms Theatre’s theatre-in-residence Elysium Theatre Company is back in Durham with a compelling piece of theatre.” Stage Editor Ayasha Nordiawan discusses ‘Reiver: …

An interview with NARC magazine on 2.0:

https://narcmagazine.com/my-inspiration-jake-murray-reiver-tales-from-the-borders/

Steve Byron Elaine McNicol Steven Charles Stobbs Michael Blair Lee Ward Lucy Marie Curry

Acting opportunity in Gr Manchester:

Theatre company bringing lawless 16th-century borderlands to life Elysium Theatre Company is set to bring the lawless 16th-century borderlands to life in theatres and schools through its original production,…

2.0 is about to ride. After an intense week of rehearsals we open at and begin our tour around the North:

https://elysiumtc.co.uk/2022/07/08/reiver-tales-from-the-borders-by-steve-byron/

rolling forward:

https://www.theatrereviewsnorth.com/post/lawless-reivers-and-us-presidents

Lawless Reivers and US presidents Durham's Elysium Theatre takes a show around the North-East about the history of a lawless band of border people, the Reivers

https://innewcastle.co.uk/lawless-borderlands-brought-back-to-life-thanks-to-new-play-from-theatre-company/

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Cracking work with these two superb actors on Day One of rehearsals. Steve Byron’s inspired script rings clear.

Thanks to the for letting us work in your beautiful theatre.

Catch it on tour this October:

https://elysiumtc.co.uk/2022/07/08/reiver-tales-from-the-borders-by-steve-byron/

https://www.hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23796448.elysium-theatre-company-bringing-16th-century-borderlands-life/

Elysium has performed twice at Bishop Auckland Town Hall, last October & this July.

On both occasions we had packed houses and a great audience reaction. Can’t wait to get back there this October with :

Having sold out when it toured the North last year, tickets are on sale now for Elysium Theatre Company and Queen's Hall Arts, Hexham co-production Reiver: Tales From The Border.

Promising an evening of theatre you will never forget, Northumberland writer Steve Byron weaves three tales of ordinary people caught up in the Reivers' web as a farmer, lawman and a young woman take a stand against the lawless families' murderous ways.

Will good triumph over evil or will evil win the day?

📅 Thursday 19 October, 7.30pm
🎟️ https://bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk/reiver-tales-from-the-borders

The set of broods, waiting to be unleashed.

https://elysiumtc.co.uk/2022/07/08/reiver-tales-from-the-borders-by-steve-byron/

Set designed by Caitlin Mills & Lee Ward
Photos by Victoria Ling

The new cast for is assembled.

Catch them as they ride out to terrify the North this October:

https://elysiumtc.co.uk/2022/07/08/reiver-tales-from-the-borders-by-steve-byron/

Actress Elaine MacNicol joins us fresh from her roles in and to play the Widow in Steve Byron’s - Tales From The Borders.

Catch it this October:

https://elysiumtc.co.uk/2022/07/08/reiver-tales-from-the-borders-by-steve-byron/

Actor Steven Stobbs reprises his role as Ronald, a London lawmen exiled to the Far North in Steve Byron’s - Tales from the Border this October:

https://elysiumtc.co.uk/2022/07/08/reiver-tales-from-the-borders-by-steve-byron/

Directing opportunity in :

As we enter September, we're looking back to the summer's Durham Fringe Festival.
Alumnus Alain Vendiola attended 'Macbeth' by the Elysium Theatre Company and has shared his experience with us.

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Another late review for :

“Overall, our experience of Macbeth at Palace Green was mesmerising. The exceptional acting, breathtaking setting, and well-crafted production elements left us spellbound.”

Macbeth at Durham Fringe Festival - Durham University With a wide range of shows to choose from, and a new stretch tent venue in the historical heart of Durham on Palace Green overlooked by Durham Cathedral, this year’s Durham Fringe Festival from Wednesday 26 – Sunday 30 July brought laughter, music, suspense, magic and more to enthralled audience...

At in this September, written by and starring the great Steve Byron.

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- the story so far…

As - Tales From The Borders prepares to go back on the road in October, Romani storyteller and author Richard O’Neill discusses the Traveller community in the era of the Border Wars:

THE REIVER PODCASTS 3 - RICHARD O'NEILL: THE TRAVELLER COMMUNITY IN THE REIVER ERA Elysium Theatre Company presentsTHE REIVER PODCASTS #3 - THE TRAVELLER COMMUNITY IN THE REIVER ERARomani storyteller and author Richard O'Neill discusses the...

Steve Byron, author of - Tales From The Borders on the :

THE REIVER PODCASTS 1 - STEVE BYRON: THE HISTORY Elysium Theatre Company presentsTHE REIVER PODCASTS #1 - STEVE BYRON: THE HISTORYNorthumberland writer and actor Steve Byron discusses the world of the Border...

Late review for :

“Daniel Bradford’s interpretation at Durham’s Assembly Rooms did not disappoint. Against a lush backdrop of vines, it was not only a visual evergreen treat, but a comical one too… If you’re looking for a lively watch with a dash of magic, this is the one.”

A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Assembly Rooms, Durham | The Crack Magazine A Midsummer Night’s Dream is arguably Shakespeare’s most entertaining plays – a far cry from some of his other dark and tragic plays, it offers a little bit of fun for the audience in a mystical setting they’re not quite familiar with. Daniel Bradford’s i

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“It can be easy for a play like Macbeth, where characters such as Macbeth (Danny Solomon ) and Lady Macbeth’s (Hannah Ellis Ryan) personas change so quickly, to make it seem rushed, or lazily done but this was not the case with Jake Murray’s production, much to the casts’ merit. Overall, it was a delicious watch of unfolding madness, and an enjoyable reacquaintance to Shakespeare.”

Macbeth at The Assembly Rooms | The Crack Magazine Having not interacted with any of Shakespeare’s plays since school, I was half expecting to go to the opening night of Macbeth at Durham’s Assembly Rooms and be haunted with the same confusion I felt trying to translate his words in a grey classroom back

A late review for :

“The pairing of Danny Solomon as Macbeth and Hannah Ellis Ryan as Lady Macbeth was perfect. Their charisma shone as their lust for power ultimately leads to their demise. The simple staging allowed the spotlight to be on the cast – and rightly so. Effective lighting and sound added to the drama and tension. A shout-out must go to the movement and choreography team too as the sword fights were thrilling, as the sound of metal on metal echoed throughout the theatre.”

Stage Review: Macbeth at The Assembly Rooms, Durham – 15/07/2023 From the moment the three witches step on stage for the opening scene, clad in full-length black leather coats, the drama that is Macbeth unfolds before the audience. Elysium Theatre Company are pr…