About DST
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.
What's On
Gilbert Is DeadPresented by Aidan's College Theatre at Fountains Hall, Grey Tue 18 June - Thu 20 June | [title of show]Presented by Tone Deaf Theatre Company at The Assembly Rooms Wed 19 June - Fri 21 June |
A Hundred Minus One DayPresented by Another Soup Productions at The Birley Room, Hatfield Wed 19 June - Wed 19 June | Once Upon A TimePresented 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 DreamPresented by HCTC at Trevelyan College Thu 20 June - Thu 20 June |
Joining
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.




