Our school provides the Cathedral with its Choristers, and many pupils go on to study music or drama at university.
Links to tickets for performances at our theatre, chapel or other venues will be made available through https://tickets.dcsf.org.uk
Spring Term 2025
In Spring 2025 we have two amazing performances that showcase our musical and dramatic talent.
Handel's Messiah
The first is a performance of Handel's Messiah at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 8 February 2025. This exciting event includes four amazing soloists (three of whom are ODs), The Durham Cathedral Choir, The Durham School Chapel Chorus, and Alumni Choir and Orchestra. The performance is conducted by no less than nine ODs, staff and Honorary ODs. Tickets are available via the Cathedral Website here.
The event is a fundraising event for DCSF to support post chorister bursaries.
Pygmalion
The Second, in the Luce Theatre - Durham School, is George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. This Senior School production in March.
Pygmalion, a romance in five acts, is a celebrated play that premiered in 1913 in Vienna, presented in German, before making its way to the English stage in 1914. The play is a humane comedy that delves into themes of love and the rigid English class system.
At its core, Pygmalion tells the story of Professor Henry Higgins, a phonetics expert, who bets that he can transform Eliza Doolittle, a poor flower girl with a strong Cockney accent, into a refined lady capable of passing as a duchess at an ambassador’s garden party. The transformation highlights the superficiality of social distinctions based on language and behaviour.
Tickets will go on sale at the end of January from https://tickets.dcsf.org.uk
Summer Term 2025
Y7-10 Musical: Shrek
Get ready to embark on a magical adventure as Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation proudly presents Shrek as our junior musical production! Join us for an enchanting journey filled with laughter, music, and a heart-warming story about embracing who you are.
With our talented pupils bringing the beloved characters of Shrek, Fiona, Donkey, and more to life, this performance promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages. Don't miss out on this spectacular show that celebrates friendship, courage, and the magic of being unique!
Tickets will go on-sale in the summer term at https://tickets.dcsf.org.uk
Durham Fringe Festival 2025
The Foundation is a supporter of the arts across the city and county. We are a founding member of The Durham Fringe Festival and a supporter of the regular Lumiere festival.