‘an impressively cohesive feat of theatre, sparking one of Pinter’s most iconic texts to a pink-hued vivacity. Truly exceptional’. Emi Sharples reviews Woodplayers’ The Birthday Party!

‘a masterpiece that delivers on every promise it makes; it is nothing short of a feat of excellence’. Molly Winchurst reviews TDTC’s Dear Evan Hansen!

‘funny, entertaining, and buoyed by a dedicated and talented cast and crew. I’m jealous of everyone who gets to see it on tour this summer!’. Lottie Roddis reviews CTC’s The Merry Wives of Windsor!

‘exceptionally written […] [with] the calibre of talent clear to see and a joy to watch’. Read Alice Toner’s review of Lottie Roddis’ Quantum Entanglement!

‘a creative, ambitious, and wonderful show that offers something for everyone’. Read Sonakshikaa Singh’s review of TCMS’ TCMS Through Time!

‘a sophisticated concert, full of love and feeling’. Ashley Zhou reviews ACT’s Candlelight Concert!

‘bolstered by an ensemble who seriously know how to make you laugh, [the show] provided an excellent time for any audience member’. Read Jake Holding’s review of Oswald’s Players’ The Witches of Eastwick!

‘proves that the past can be bridged with modern times and does so superbly’. Read Matteo Fronduti’s review of DUCT’s ANTIGONE!

‘Tragic as the text of the story is, it’s a lovely production and a lovely day for its performance. The gods must be pleased.’ Ashley Zhou reviews Polloi’s Medea!

‘a beautiful contribution not only to student theatre, but the local community of Durham itself.’ Read Jude Battersby’s review of Ruby Huynh’s Poetry Club now!

‘A splendid showcase that left the audience smiling, impressed, and thoroughly entertained.’ Read Louis Williams’ review of HBT’s ‘To All The Roles I’ve Never Played’!

‘quite honestly, I haven’t been able to stop laughing since.’ Read Amaya Uppal’s review of The Durham Revue’s ‘Are You Having a Laugh?’!

‘a thoroughly enjoyable and remarkably impressive production’. Read Sam Garratt’s review of Snow Globe’s Murder on the Nile!

‘It is this energy that truly defines Be More Chill: both emotionally charged and relentlessly fun. Grab a ticket - you will leave the theatre feeling uplifted in a brilliantly nerdy way.’ Read Laurie Davidson’s review of Oook!’s Be More Chill!

‘Executed masterfully on every front, Othello is an epic performance of love, jealousy and corruption that anyone would be remiss not to see’. Read Lucy Chisholm’s review of Roots’ Othello now!

‘Phoenix Theatre’s production captures the audience completely […] a testament to the company’s exceptional talent and collaborative spirit’. Read Sonakshikaa’ Singh’s review for Phoenix Theatre’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame!

‘an utter delight to watch, and these performers are testament to the talent of the theatre community in Durham’. Maisie James reviews DULOG’s Dusk to Dawn: A Cabaret!

‘Bloody, dark, and complex […] not one to be missed.’ Nell Hickson reviews DUCT’s Julius Caesar!

‘highly developed [and] wildly creative […] all those involved should be pleased with how their hard work paid off’. Harriet Miller reviews Ooook!’s Taskmaster Durham 2026!

‘An incredible watch - it felt like there was something going on everywhere all the time’. Read Amelia Awan’s review of Oswald’s Players’ The Tempest!