Arts & Culture

Durham News 9th August 2024

Stained-Glass-Inspired Art Installation Debuts at Auckland Tower

A major outdoor art installation, inspired by England’s oldest stained-glass windows, has been unveiled on the exterior of Auckland Tower in Bishop Auckland.   Following a nationwide and rigorous selection process, the installation has been created by Bristol-based artist and illustrator James Gibbs and nine arched panels taking inspiration from St Peter’s Chapel at Auckland Castle […]
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Durham News 23rd July 2024

Discover Mr. Sly’s Bold Collages and Contemporary Pop Culture Art

Mr. Sly is a British artist known for his mixed media collages and contemporary interpretations of 20th Century pop culture. His bold, graphic images have become his unique trademark. With a background in photo restoring and graphic design, Mr. Sly meticulously blends these talents in his artwork. Producing both limited edition prints and original pieces, […]
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Durham News 27th June 2024

Historic Darlington Library Shines with Modern Lighting from Zumtobel and Thorn

The Zumtobel Group lighting brands Thorn and Zumtobel and contractor Lytestream devised a comprehensive lighting solution for Darlington Library that seamlessly blended heritage preservation with modern functionality. Darlington Library, originally known as the Edward Pease Free Library, is a testament to the town’s rich historical and cultural heritage. Built in 1885 with a later extension […]
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Durham News 28th May 2024

The Auckland Project Unveils Its Redeveloped Gardens and Celebrates with New Events

The Auckland Project, founded by philanthropists Jonathan and Jane Ruffer, proudly revealed the redesigned Walled Garden on Saturday, 25th May. This significant project has been nearly a decade in the making and represents a remarkable blend of history, art, and creativity. A Garden Reimagined by Pip Morrison The redesigned garden is the brainchild of Pip […]
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Durham News 15th March 2024

The Auckland Project: A Spring Reawakening with Art, History, and Music

The Auckland Project is re-open after its winter hiatus with a new events programme bringing together art, history and music at its historic site in the heart of Bishop Auckland. A new exhibition, Nature and the Ideal: Pioneers of British Landscape opens in the Bishop Trevor Gallery at Auckland Castle on 13th March, highlighting a […]
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Durham News, Entertainment 17th January 2024

Gala Durham’s Cinderella Delights Over 30,000 Theatre-Goers: A Magical Recap

The midnight hour has chimed for Gala Durham’s enchanting pantomime, Cinderella, with over 30,000 theatre attendees partaking in the merriment. Acclaimed by audiences and critics alike, the magical production featured a talented North East cast who delivered 73 unforgettable performances at the Durham City venue.  One audience member described the pantomime as “absolutely brilliant”, adding: […]
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Durham News, Entertainment 18th December 2023

Ken Loach Reflects on Filmmaking, “The Old Oak,” and Future Prospects in Durham Magazine Interview

Durham Magazine recently had the privilege of interviewing the legendary British filmmaker Ken Loach. Renowned for his poignant and socially conscious cinema, Loach, at 87, remains as passionate as ever about his craft and the stories he tells. The interview provided deep insights into his personal connection with filmmaking, his latest work “The Old Oak,” […]
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Durham News 19th June 2023

Rod Stewart and Boy George to Perform at Durham Seat Unique Riverside

Legendary musicians Rod Stewart and Boy George are set to share the stage for a one-night-only performance at Durham’s Seat Unique Riverside on June 30th, 2023. Fans can expect a night of unforgettable hits from both artists, as they come together for what promises to be an incredible show. Don’t miss your chance to see these two icons perform together live!
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Durham News 1st June 2023

Discover a Hidden Gem: Rare Durham Map to Hit the Auction at the Northern Antiques Fair

Don’t miss the highly anticipated return of the Northern Antiques Fair, a captivating event that will ignite your imagination with its array of creative ideas and remarkable works of art spanning various historical periods. The fair will take place at The Garden Rooms, located at Tennants on Harmby Road in Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5SG, […]
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Durham News 7th April 2023

How I Went from Living on a Remote Sheep Farm to Interviewing Hollywood Stars on the Red Carpet

After being orphaned at the age of seven, Phil Mews remained on his family sheep farm in County Durham and was brought up by his grandmother. After deciding that farming wasn’t for him, he studied Performing Arts at University before landing his first big job in TV… looking after Barbara Windsor! Working with Barbara for […]
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