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Cast announced for play premiere

1:48pm Friday 27th August 2010

THE Gala Theatre has announced a cast of eight for the world stage premiere of James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small this autumn.

Talk on Zurburan paintings

1:48pm Friday 27th August 2010

TREASURES in our Midst is the title of talk on the series of paintings by the Spanish painter Zurburan which grace the home of the Bishop of Durham at Auckland Castle.

The Northumberland Theatre Company’s adaptation of The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens arrives at Bishop Auckland Town Hall on Tuesday, September 14. The play is described as “Dickens at his best, funniest and most grotesque”. Tickets cost £8 or £6 for concessions from the box office on 01388-602610.

Early bird offer for book festival events

1:53pm Friday 27th August 2010

DEBATES and discussions with interesting and important writers are lined up for this year’s Durham Book Festival over ten days in October.

Vet saga set to be theatre highlight

3:07pm Friday 20th August 2010

summer season at the Gala Theatre in Durham will be the world premiere stage adaptation of James Herriot’s All Creatures Great and Small.

Pride and Prejudice Gala Theatre, Durham

3:10pm Friday 20th August 2010

JANE Austen’s classic novel has been expertly adapted by Laura Turner for a touring production by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company.

Singers look ahead to new season

3:08pm Friday 20th August 2010

DURHAM Choral Society prepares for the new concert season with a first rehearsal on Wednesday, September 8, at 7.30pm, in Durham Johnston School, to which interested singers are invited.