Dragons! Tales and Music from the North East (Performance, 17th June)

Dare to dance with a pair of Durham dragons, along with automatic monsters and creepy costumes at a free show in Durham Cathedral, Priors Hall. Our Records of Early English Drama North East project, along with the Brothers Gillespie and other regional artists, will be performing on 17th June, from 19.00, with a chance to...

What was John Truslove playing at in church?

New Year is a time when we traditionally let our hair down - but back in 1615, in an age of Protestant censure, one might have expected people to behave more conservatively, especially in a church. Not so, says Dr Diana Wyatt, as in the latest Flower of the Month from Records of Early English...

Souls of the North (Free performance, 10th November)

After a sellout performance in September, we're proud to return with another free Souls of the North show, featuring medieval and Renaissance music, dancing and drama with a deathly twist. Come to the Great Hall, Durham Castle on 10th November at 20.00 - if you dare! Souls of the North presents now-neglected traditions from the North...

The Great Northern Soul Cake Bake

The Great British Bake Off technical challenge can be devilishly difficult. But this November we're calling for bakers to tackle a historical recipe linked to trick-or-treat traditions that were popular in the North long before Halloween was invented. Wield your whisks, and fire up your ovens for the Great Northern Soul Cake Bake! A soul...

Souls of the North (Free performance, 12th September)

Come face-to-face with a cast of deathly characters, including Beelzebub, a Quack Doctor, a Black Knight and a skull-headed wild horse at a free and unique performance. This event takes place on 12th September, 19.30, in the Concert Room, Palace Green. Places will be limited so reserve your free ticket now. Souls of the North...