WE ARE ENSEMBLE ‘84

We make Theatre for, with and by the diverse communities of County Durham to share with audiences on a global stage. 

Survival, sacrifice and the cost of war.

Join us for our debut production, Mother Courage and Her Children, a brand new adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s masterpiece, translated by acclaimed writer Lee Hall.

Performed by our County Durham cast and members of South Africa’s acclaimed Isango Ensemble.

May 14th - 24th

Horden Methodist Church, Blackhillls Road, County Durham, SR8 4LQ

Tickets £5 - £18.

or call our Box Office on 0191 524 2578.

Ages 12+ (recommended) Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Content Advisory: May contain flashing lights, loud music and strong language.

We are on a journey to change the way everyone sees, experiences and connects with theatre.

We have bold ambitions to form new perceptions, build knowledge and transform the creative landscape in County Durham together with the people and partners that live and work there.

Come with us on our journey - find out more as to how you can participate and join in with our work and see first hand the impact we can make together.

Discover the people, faces and stories who make up Ensemble ‘84

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