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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

Gilbert Is Dead

Presented by Aidan's College Theatre at Fountains Hall, Grey

Tue 18 June - Thu 20 June

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Presented by Tone Deaf Theatre Company at The Assembly Rooms

Wed 19 June - Fri 21 June

A Hundred Minus One Day

Presented by Another Soup Productions at The Birley Room, Hatfield

Wed 19 June - Wed 19 June

Once Upon A Time

Presented by Durham University Ballet Company at Caedmon Hall, Hild Bede

Wed 19 June - Wed 19 June

We're All Going On An Improvised Summer Holiday!

Presented by Shellshock! at Vane Tempest, DSU

Thu 20 June - Thu 20 June

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Presented by HCTC at Trevelyan College

Thu 20 June - Thu 20 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!

DULOG Summer Cabaret

Joanna Robertson finds that variety is the spice of summer at DULOG's Cabaret.

Gallery

DST is proud to be supported by:

Developing Artists Prontaprint PWC