What's on in Durham

Jenny Eclair: Jokes Jokes Jokes Live!

Jokes, Jokes, Jokes Live! In 2024, Eclair announced a nationwide tour with a new autobiographical show. Covering topics from punk poetry, anorexia, being the first woman to win the Perrier Award and sleeping with men who looked like they lived under a carpet, with Jokes, Jokes, Jokes the comedian invites...

Tom Stade: Risky Business

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye-to-eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching...

Jack Dee: Small World

CULTURE WARS, THE ENVIRONMENT, BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY and SOCIAL JUSTICE: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the...

Iain Stirling: Relevant

Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist

Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes

See Mark Thomas on a UK tourIn his time he has won awards, forced a politician to resign, changed laws on tax and protest, become Guinness Book of Records world record holder for number of protests in 24 hours, and generally mucked about trying to have fun and annoy the...

Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

Irish actor and comedian Ed Byrne returns with a brand-new tour, Tragedy Plus Time. Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.

Connor Burns: 1994

Ben Elton - Authentic Stupidity

Era-Defining Comedian Ben Elton returns: Get Ready for the 'Authentic Stupidity' TourSecure your seats for Ben Elton's unmissable comedy extravaganza, Authentic Stupidity!Following the resounding success of his 2019 sold-out UK tour, the renowned godfather of modern stand-up is hitting the road once again. After a fifteen-year hiatus, Ben Elton returns...

Joel Dommett: Happy Idiot

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them? THIS SHOW IS THAT THOUGHT. In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird...

The Comedy Store Players

Long-running proving ground for top comedy talentThe Comedy Store first opened its doors in 1979. Over the years, new innovations placed The Comedy Store at the forefront of British Comedy. Mike Myers (of Wayne’s World and Austin Powers fame) kickstarted The Comedy Store players, while the topical panel show was...

Mark Steel: The Leopard In My House

Gala Theatre

The Gala Theatre in Durham hosts a programme of live events attracting some of the country’s leading theatre companies, comedians, bands, musicians and dance performers. With a dynamic, experienced new team in place, the venue is going from strength-to-strength, and has recently begun producing its own Theatre productions.Find shows and...

Empire Theatre Consett

The Empire Theatre & Cinema is a popular 500 capacity venue in the heart of Consett, screening live theatre shows ranging from comedy and children’s plays, to classical ballets and live music. The Empire Cinema screens the latest blockbusters and 3D movies, with a state-of-the-art digital projector. The Cafe Bar...

Belmont Social Club

Claypath Delicatessen

Durham Cathedral

Sherburn village community centre

Witham Hall

Witton Gilbert club