DUCT - Durham University Classical Theatre

OPENING TONIGHT AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS THEATRE
DUCT - Durham University Classical Theatre present The Rivals, a comedy of manners filled with fun, farce and frills - fun for all the family with free tickets for under-16s.
Captain Jack Absolute has won the heart of the ridiculous Lydia Languish - but only as his impoverished alter-ego Ensign Beverley. Scrapes and hilarity ensue as manners and truths run amok in this classic Restoration comedy.

A few tickets still available at:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

Review: Twelfth Night - Durham Student Theatre “DUCT have created a masterful, commanding, engaging and completely hilarious retelling of a Shakespearian classic” Such a brilliant telling of a Shakespearian classic in the 400th anniversary year of the First Folio. DUCT have done a fantastic job at revitalising this well-known text. They have...

Discover the motivations behind our ambitious production of Twelfth Night from the perspective of our producer, Ellen Olley.

Why must we keep performing Shakespeare? “Between 16-18th February, I am producing Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, with actors in full Elizabethan garb, with multi-levelled staging and a live band. This is no mean undertaking, even wit…

TONIGHT!

After our show this evening, Assistant Professor of English, Dr Daniel Blank, will be chairing a panel discussion about student theatre and Shakespeare. He will be joined by several members of the Twelfth Night cast and crew.

Daniel Blank is an assistant professor in the Department of English Studies at Durham, where he teaches courses on Shakespeare and early modern drama. His writing has appeared in a number of academic journals as well as the Los Angeles Review of Books and the Times Literary Supplement. His book, Shakespeare and University Drama in Early Modern England, will be published next month by Oxford University Press.

Entry to this is free with your show ticket, and there will be time for audience questions and participation in what will be an enlightening and interesting conversation.

Tickets start at £2 and are available here:
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Introducing Olivia's household!

Come and see what this rabble get up to in this classic tale of mishaps and mayhem next week in the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Twelfth Night will be showing between 16-18th February.

Tickets start at as little as £2, and can be found at the link below:
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Introducing the lovers!

Fiona Steer and Tom Pyle play Viola and Duke Orsino in this classical tale of mix-ups and mayhem, opening at the Assembly Rooms Theatre on the 16th February.

Twelfth Night opens in just a week, and tickets are starting to sell fast. Make sure that you get yours at:
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It's all go for the cast and crew of Twelfth Night! Rehearsals are in full swing, and the show is starting to take shape. Stay tuned for rehearsal shots and the results of an exciting photo shoot last week.

'Twelfth Night' will be performed 16-18th February at the Assembly Rooms Theatre.

Tickets start from as little as £2 and can be found, along with all the other details here:
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CORE CREATIVE and PRODUCTION TEAM REVEAL for Twelfth Night!

Take a look at the hard-working creatives getting the show ready for opening night on 16th February.

Tickets are still available from as little as £2, and U16s go FREE!
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CAST REVEAL for DUCT's Twelfth Night

Take a look at the talented group of actors taking to the boards for you all 16-18th February!

Tickets start at as little as £2 for a standing ticket, and U16s go FREE!
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POSTER RELEASE!

DUCT is delighted to present William Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', to be performed 16-18th February in the Assembly Rooms Theatre.

A catastrophic shipwreck has separated twins Viola and Sebastian. In a bizarre and disordered new land and dressed as a man, Viola falls into a love triangle in this comedy of mix-ups, romance and hilarity.

This is a family-friendly imagining of Shakespeare's comedy of unrequited love, mixed-up twins and yellow garters, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio.

Tickets are £7/6/5 with £2 Standing only and FREE for U16s and can be found here:
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DUCT presents TWELFTH NIGHT by William Shakespeare.

A catastrophic shipwreck has separated twins Viola and Sebastian. In a bizarre and disordered new land and dressed as a man, Viola falls into a love triangle in this comedy of mix-ups, romance and hilarity.

This is a family-friendly imagining of Shakespeare's comedy of unrequited love, mixed-up twins and yellow garters, in celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio.

Twelfth Night will be performed on 16-18th February in the Assembly Rooms Theatre. Doors will open at 7:00PM for a 7:30 start.

Standing tickets are £2, and all under-16s go free!

Tickets are available at:
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So incredibly proud of our first review of the run. There are still 2 opportunities to see the Hound of the Baskervilles, so get yourselves along to the Assembly Rooms Theatre either tonight, or tomorrow night in order to see this "sensational" show!

Review: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Durham Student Theatre this is a delightful, funny and heart-warming play to watch whether you are a Sherlock fanatic or just looking for a moment of light-hearted escapism.

POSTER REVEAL!

The Hound of the Baskervilles OPENS TONIGHT at the Assembly Rooms Theatre at 7:30PM (doors at 7). Tickets are available at:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Please Note: tickets for U16s are free.

Poster designed by Eleanor Sumner.

ELEANOR THORNTON is the DIRECTOR!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

BETHAN AVERY is SIR CHARLES BASKERVILLE and other roles

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

KATE MOORE is the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

BRODIE BOFFIN is FRANKLAND!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

ELLIE MATHER is MRS HUDSON and MRS BARRYMORE!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

ORLANDO RIVIERE is DR MORTIMER!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

ADELE NOVAK SANDNER is BARRYMORE

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

SEB PAVIN is JACK STAPLETON

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

JAY FIGG is SIR HENRY BASKERVILLE!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

HANNAH LYDON is BERYL STAPLETON!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://durhamstudenttheatre.savoysystems.co.uk/DurhamStudentTheatre.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_0.TcsWebTab_0.TcsProgramme_585683

JAMES PORTER is DR JOHN WATSON!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://durhamstudenttheatre.savoysystems.co.uk/DurhamStudentTheatre.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_0.TcsWebTab_0.TcsProgramme_585683

STEPHEN LEDGER is SHERLOCK HOLMES!

The Hound of the Baskervilles will be performed in the Assembly Rooms Theatre 1st-3rd December at 7:30PM.

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets available here:
https://durhamstudenttheatre.savoysystems.co.uk/DurhamStudentTheatre.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_0.TcsWebTab_0.TcsProgramme_585683

Meet the amazing creative and production teams behind DUCT's latest show. They are all working incredibly hard to get the show ready for next week!

Durham University Classical Theatre is proud to present 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'!

Tickets available here: https://www.theassemblyroomstheatre.org/whats-on/

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.
Tickets are available here, with free tickets for under 16s!
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This is performance will be staged in the Assembly Rooms Theatre.
This amateur production of “The Hound of the Baskervilles (Wright/Pichette)” is presented
by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

Meet our incredible cast for The Hound of the Baskervilles, opening next week in the Assembly Rooms Theatre!

Durham University Classical Theatre is proud to present 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'!

The Baskerville family have been dogged by the curse of a giant hound for generations, so when Sir Charles dies under mysterious circumstances, suspicions are raised. However, amongst violence, jealously and scandal, not all is as it seems in Devon. Faced with such complexity, Holmes and Watson are sent for, and together they unpick a rich web of deception and intrigue.

This is a family-friendly imagining of one of the most famous detective stories in the English language, complete with comedy, disguises, and shocking twists, perfect for both Holmes fans and first-timers alike.

Tickets are available here, with free tickets for under 16s!
https://durhamstudenttheatre.savoysystems.co.uk/DurhamStudentTheatre.dll/TSelectItems.waSelectItemsPrompt.TcsWebMenuItem_0.TcsWebTab_0.TcsProgramme_585683

This is performance will be staged in the Assembly Rooms Theatre.
This amateur production of “The Hound of the Baskervilles (Wright/Pichette)” is presented
by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
www.concordtheatricals.co.uk See less

Incredibly proud of our first 5-STAR review of the year. Very well done to all the cast and crew involved, and looking forward to the rest of the year.

Review: Classical Acting Showcase “This diversity and variety of the chosen extracts that made the showcase overall a truly exceptional performance.” Richard Griffiths is wowed by ‘The Classical Acting Showcase& #8…

TONIGHT:: CLASSICAL ACTING SHOWCASE 2022
Come along for a night of outstanding performances of some of history's most famous dramatic speeches.

Tickets still available on the Facebook event. Doors open at 7 for a 7:30 start at Brooks Bar, Parsons Field, St Cuthbert's Society.