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Mysteries revival hailed a huge success

Mysteries revival hailed a huge success

02/06/2010

One of the region’s most anticipated events generated sell out performances for what is hoped will become a new tradition. (picture: Noah and the Fludd, by David Almond) Durham Mysteries attracted over 3,000 people from the region and the UK to ten specially created plays. Based on well known Bible stories, they were a contemporary revival of a traditional mystery cycle featuring theatre, dance, opera, urban arts and animation. Creative director, Simon Stallworthy, said: “We were delighted by the

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Exhibition attracts international exhibitors

Exhibition attracts international exhibitors

14/04/2010

A South American student will be among dozens of amateur artists displaying their work at a County Durham gallery later this month. An image ('Circus' pictured) by Diana Afanador from Bogota, Columbia will feature in Durham
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Take aim for pie throwing campaign

Take aim for pie throwing campaign

14/04/2010

A campaign to make pie-throwing an official Olympic sport will land in County Durham this weekend. The Bureau of Silly Ideas is encouraging people to join its crusade to see the activity adopted as an official
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Jesus walks on water

Jesus walks on water

06/04/2010

Passers by were treated to a modern miracle performed before their very eyes when auditions were held for the role of Jesus Christ in the exciting new production - Durham Mysteries 2010. Trying out for the role of
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Mysteries revival hailed a huge success

02/06/2010
One of the region’s most anticipated events generated sell out performances for Read More...

Exhibition attracts international exhibitors

14/04/2010
A South American student will be among dozens of amateur artists displaying their work Read More...

Take aim for pie throwing campaign

14/04/2010
A campaign to make pie-throwing an official Olympic sport will land in County Durham& Read More...

Jesus walks on water

06/04/2010
Passers by were treated to a modern miracle performed before their very eyes when Read More...

A Truly North Eastern Passion

06/04/2010
Audiences in Durham can expect to experience a PASSION with a north eastern twist Read More...

Durham Events Guide

25/03/2010
Durham's packed festival and events calendar means there's bound to be something for you Read More...

Thank you weekend at visitor attractions

11/03/2010
Thousands of local people are being offered a special 'free weekend' at iconic visitor Read More...

Durham bid strong says panel

10/03/2010
Durham’s culture partnership was today (March 9) among the first to reveal Read More...

Durham Celebration Weekend

03/03/2010
Following the hard work that went in to submitting Durham’s bid for Read More...

Disappointed - but the show will go on

24/02/2010
Disappointed … but determined the show will go on. That was Durham’s Read More...

Great news – Lumiere, the magical festival of light which many of you enjoyed last November was a winner at Tuesday’s Journal Culture Awards. And ...

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