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About DST

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Welcome to the DST website.

Durham Student Theatre is the union for drama at Durham University. With over 700 members, 20 affiliated theatre companies and its own theatre, the organisation is one of the largest student societies in Durham and enjoys an outstanding reputation for facilitating some of the best student theatre in the UK.

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What's On

God of Carnage

Presented by Kronos Productions at The Assembly Rooms

Thu 2 May - Sat 4 May

The Secret Garden

Presented by STAB at The Assembly Rooms

Thu 9 May - Sat 11 May

Sweeney Todd & the String of Pearls

Presented by Another Soup Productions at Durham Indoor Market

Wed 5 June - Sat 8 June

Blackadder II

Presented by Oooook! Productions at The Assembly Rooms

Thu 13 June - Sat 15 June

Joining

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From Shakespeare to Sondheim, and Pinter to Porter, there's something for everyone at DST. Becoming a member is a first step to getting involved in Durham's fantastic theatre scene, be it treading the boards, directing the action, working backstage, rigging the lights, making the costumes, designing the sound or simply enjoying the show.

If you're already a member, please login here.

If not, why not join online today? Joining DST gives you:

  • Discounts on every single production at the University
  • Access to workshops led by industry professionals
  • Some of the best socials Durham has to offer
  • Trips to professional theatres across the North East
  • The opportunity to work in the Assembly Rooms Theatre
  • Regular updates on the latest auditions and performances
  • The chance to be a part of the Durham Drama Festival.

DST News

First Night

DST's member-exclusive reviews magazine is now freely accessible by all!

Much Ado About Nothing

Mike Clarke finds much made of something in Much Ado...

Gallery

DST is proud to be supported by:

Developing Artists Prontaprint PWC