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Proud of our Past, Excited by our Future Over the past ten years, I've watched Kynren grow from an audacious idea into one of the North East's greatest success stories. This year, as it celebrates its first decade, it has done something few attractions would dare attempt – it has reinvented itself without losing sight of what made people fall in love with it in the first place. The Storied Lands is, quite simply, one of the most ambitious visitor attractions I have seen broug

There are some productions that exceed expectations, and Wolsingham School's staging of Guys and Dolls was undoubtedly one of them. Taking on such an iconic Broadway musical is an ambitious undertaking for any company, let alone a school, but from the opening number to the final curtain, this talented cast and creative team, brilliantly led by directors Mrs Oulton and Mrs Angel, delivered an evening full of energy, humour, fun and outstanding musical theatre. Set against the

If you love the irreverent mythology of Percy Jackson, the glorious chaos of The Play That Goes Wrong, the camp excess of The Rocky Horror Show, and the anarchic humour of Mel Brooks, then Oh Zeus! by La Navet Bete is an absolute must-see. Set amongst the squabbling gods of Olympus, the story follows Hebe, daughter of Zeus, as she prepares to marry a mortal hotel owner named Greg. While Hera wholeheartedly supports the union—largely because it infuriates her husband—Zeus is d

"Inn at the Top" by Castle Players is a delightful and production that brings Neil Hanson's memoir to life with charm and humour.

The Castle Players’ spring show is a nostalgic step back into mid-war rural North East. This oral history tale, ‘narrated’ by a tractor...

You have to Have Life to Love Life. Our Town is a three-act play created by American playwright Thornton Wilder in 1938. Described by Edward Albee as "the greatest American play ever written", it presents the fictional American town of Grover's Corners between 1901 and 1913 through the everyday lives of its citizens. The main character is stage manager of the theatre, (Gordon Duffy-McGhie) who directly addresses the audience, brings in guest lecturers, fields questions from t

Mountain Music – often cited as the origins of country music which in turn is seen by many as the original pop music, had its own beginnings back here in the UK, way before pilgrims and adventurers set sail across the big blue yonder. In this show we are treated to the original origin story, how old morphed into new and a look at some of the biggest stars who made the genre their own. Told by a cast of amazingly talented musicians and actors, this is a wonderfully entertaini

Earlier in July, the North East was treated to The Who at Chester-le-Street’s Riverside stadium. For those who couldn’t make it, or those who did and needed another fix of classic early rock, Europe’s greatest Who tribute band, Who’s Next, were at the Forum Music Centre, Darlington, and gave a phenomenal performance. Stadium rock played in such an intimate venue meant everyone in the 200+ audience was treated to perfect view of the band while being enveloped in the sound of

Family theatre audiences are over the moon! Family audiences in the northeast are in for a treat this spring as Kitchen Zoo, the...

As the end of another year fast approaches, we here at Theatre4Everyone have warmed up a mince pie, freshly brewed some festive coffee,...

Edinburgh Fringe 2022 welcomes back Woolly Sheep Theatre Company with this tale of truths, lies and secrets. Sammy, an artist with a love...

Here's a (rather large) selection of the programmes from shows we have seen over the past few years. Whenever I am feeling a little low,...

What would you do if you were facing the last night of existence? Would you spend it at home, at work, with family or, as is the topic...

Take a step through time and walk in the shoes of the Scottish soldiers who became Durham’s darkest secret. Laura Lindow has written a...

Fans of musical theatre will always have their favourites, whether it is because of the story, or the songs, or perhaps a leading actor. ...

Every journey begins the same way, with the 1st step. It was a cold and wet Saturday morning, a room filled with over 35 children aged...

Set in the small Welsh fishing village of Llareggub, the play follows the comings and goings of the inhabitants over 24 hours and, by...

There's Going to be a Rumble, Tonight I think we all know the story of Romeo and Juliet and it's more modern cousin, West Side Story -...

Bowes Museum, the magnificent French styled palace just outside Barnard Castle, plays host this year to the UK’s first exhibition of...

A good old fashioned thriller for a cold winter’s night. Way back before the advent of TV, wannabee celeb shows and million channel...