FAMILIES can enjoy live theatre performances in parks and outdoor spaces when Gala Durham goes on tour this summer.
The Durham City theatre, owned by Durham County Council, will be take the popular family show Billy Shakes: Wonder Boy! - which tells the tale of William Shakespeare - to open-air venues across County Durham throughout August.
Produced by theatre company Wrongsemble, the tour will launch with performances at this year’s Seaham Food Festival on Saturday, August 7 and Sunday, August 8.
The show will then visit Town Park in Newton Aycliffe on Tuesday, August 10; Glenholme Park in Crook on Wednesday, August 11; Blackhill and Consett Park on Thursday, August 12; Hardwick Park on Friday, August 13 before culminating at Wharton Park in Durham City on Saturday, August 14.
The production is aimed at children aged four and upwards along with their grown-ups and is said to be bursting with live music and fun and tells.
Made especially for the county’s audiences, the interactive show embraces the joy of storytelling and the untold tales that live within everyone.
All performances are free with no booking or tickets required, and performances will be British Sign Language interpreted to ensure that everyone can enjoy the show.
Councillor Elizabeth Scott, Durham County Council’s Cabinet member for economy and partnerships, said: “We are excited to bring such an excellent production to communities across the county for all audiences to enjoy.
“By bringing this production to local outdoor spaces, so many more people will be able to access and enjoy the magic of live theatre performances for free.”
The tour is supported by funding from Arts Council England.
Find out more about the show by visiting galadurham.co.uk
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