.Ballet Cymru return to Gala Durham next month with an extraordinary adaptation of Romeo a Juliet.

Themes of intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echo through dramatic and lyrical choreography.

📷 Sleepy Robot
📅Wed 19 June, 7.30pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/romeo-a-juliet

Due to popular demand, we're delighted to announce an encore showing of National Theatre Live's Nye (15) at Gala Durham!

Starring Michael Sheen, tickets are on sale now for this epic & surreal Welsh fantasia telling the life of Nye Bevan.👇

📅 Thu 23 May, 7.20pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/nye

Coming to Gala Durham next month, check out these cast photos from Horrible Histories: Rotten Royals!👑

Boasting funny & outrageous scenes from Barmy Britain, Rotten Royals promises that Durham will be most amused!👇

📷 Mark Douet
📅 Fri 7 & Sat 8 Jun
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/horrible-histo…

Online comedy sensation Henry Rowley comes to Gala Durham later this year.

Join this Gen-Z internet tw*t for fast paced stand-up and character sketch comedy.

📅 Wed 23 Oct, 8pm
🎟️galadurham.co.uk/henry-rowley

We will mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day next month with a screening of Saving Private Ryan (15).

Tom Hanks leads a platoon of D-Day soldiers ordered to find and rescue the sole surviving sibling of a family of four brothers.

📅Thu 6 June, 7.15pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/saving-private…

Packed with oodles of magic, sing along songs & clumsy chaos, Judith Kerr’s Tiger's Tea Live is coming to Gala Durham in October!🐯☕

Recommended for ages 3+, check out the trailer & book tickets for the purrrfect family treat!👇

📅 Mon 28 to Wed 30 Oct
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/the-tiger-who-…

There is only one week to go until we screen Big Banana Feet (12A).

In this previously elusive milestone of British comedy, see the legendary Billy Connolly at his beguiling best.

📅 Thu 16 May, 8pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/billy-connolly…

Screening during Durham Pride, this refreshingly unique comedy, Bottoms (15) sees two girls, PJ and Josie, start a fight club as a way to lose their virginities to cheerleaders. And their bizarre plan works! 🌈

Tickets on sale now🤩

📆 Sat 25 May, 8pm
🎟 galadurham.co.uk/bottoms

Tickets are on sale now for our special charity preview screening of #TheGarfieldMovie (U).

All income from tickets sold will go to MediCinema, a charity which provide cinema experiences inside hospitals to support NHS patients.

📅 Sun 12 May, 2.30pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/the-garfield-m…

Presented by Mortal Fools, join us over the weekend of Durham Pride UK for a free screening of Flux.

With an animation pop-up where attendees are invited to explore the film's queer themes too, booking is essential.👇

📅 Sat 25 May, 2.30pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/flux

We will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday (6 May) Our opening hours remain as normal over the weekend.

Why not make the most of our £5 cinema ticket deal or if you’re a family of five (minimum two kids), then all five of you can come for just £20!🤩👇

🎥 galadurham.co.uk/gala-cinema-ho…

There is only one week to go until The Pitmen Poets

Expect a night of songs and stories laced with North East humour and humanity with Lindisfarne singer Billy Mitchell, War Horse Songman Bob Fox, Benny Graham and Jez Lowe.

📅 Thu 9 May, 7.30pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/the-pitmen-poe…

The Comedy Store Durham returns this weekend (Sunday 5 May) for another night of hilarious stand-up comedy.

The line up includes:

Abi Carter-Simpson
Rob Thomas
Eddy Brimson
MC Ryan Mold

Book your tickets now.

👇

📅 Sunday 5 May, 7.30pm
🎟galadurham.co.uk/the-comedy-sto…

Joining us for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace (PG)? Grab a selfie with Darth Maul & tag us into any photos - Gala Durham.

We've prizes for fancy dress as well as snacks including Padawan Popcorn, Yoda Sodas & Hot(h) Dogs.

📅 Sat 4 May, 7.45pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/star-wars

There is only one week to go until our next National Theatre Live screening.

Michael Sheen stars as Nye Bevan in NYE, a journey through the life and legacy of the man.

📅 Wed 8 May, 7pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/nye

Due to the rescheduling of Jenny Eclair's tour, Jokes, Jokes, Jokes, Live! at Gala Durham has been moved to Monday 10 May 2025.

Our Box Office have been in touch with ticket holders to notify of the date change.

📅 Sat 10 May 2025, 7.30pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/jenny-eclair

Coming to our screening of The Phantom Menace (PG) this Saturday? We've snacks aplenty at our Cantina:

🌭 Hot(h) Dog
🍿 Padawan Popcorn
🥤 Yoda Soda
🍪 Chocolate Chip Wookie
🍦 Jed-ice Cream
☕ R2 T for 2

Find out more & book!👇

📅 Sat 4 May, 7.45pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/star-wars

Screening next week, check out these rehearsal shots for National Theatre Live's Nye (15).📸

Michael Sheen stars as Nye Bevan in a journey into the life of the man who transformed Britain’s welfare state & created the NHS.

📸 Credit: Johan Persson
📆 Wed 8 May, 7pm
🎟 galadurham.co.uk/nye

Catch the critically acclaimed, five-star adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth starring Tony & BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes & Olivier Award winner Indira Varma when it comes to our cinema this Thursday!

Find out more & book!👇

📆 Thu 2 May, 7pm
🎟️ galadurham.co.uk/macbeth-ralph-…

That's The Show (15+), a new documentary which follows comedian Carl Hutchinson & takes you into the world of stand up, comes to our cinema this June.

With a post-screening Q&A with Carl & Anth Young too, watch the trailer & book.👇

📅 Sat 22 Jun, 8pm
🎟 galadurham.co.uk/thats-the-show