Durham Opera Ensemble (DOE)

07/10/2026

🔊CALLING ALL DOE ALUMNI ✨
We are opening up the opportunity for past DOE members to be a part of this special anniversary event. Whether you would like to perform or just send us a message, we would love for you to be a part of celebrating 20 years of DOE. We’d love to hear from you!!

The form to partake is linked in our bio
Deadline is Saturday 10th October 18.00

29/09/2026

Audition information for ‘20 Years of DOE: A Celebration of Opera’. Please sign up for an audition via the link in our bio!

27/09/2026

DOE and DUPO are delighted to announce ‘20 Years of DOE: A Celebration of Opera’! Please keep a lookout for more info coming soon…

08/09/2026

We’re really excited to announce this year’s DOE Executive Committee! 💜

01/08/2026

🏴‍☠️ SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 🏴‍☠️ DOE are delighted to announce that Gilbert and Sullivan’s ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ will be our 2027 production!

22/05/2026

So excited for this upcoming event! Have you got your tickets?

🎶 An Evening of Gilbert & Sullivan 🎭
📅 Saturday 20th June | 7.30pm

Join us at Redhills for a delightful evening celebrating the wit, charm, and unforgettable music of Gilbert & Sullivan.

Durham Opera Ensemble present favourites from some of the most beloved comic operas ever written, this special concert promises soaring melodies, sharp humour, and plenty of theatrical flair — all in the spectacular surroundings of the Pitman’s Parliament.

Whether you’re a lifelong Gilbert & Sullivan fan or completely new to their work, this is a wonderful chance to enjoy a classic evening of live music and performance in one of Durham’s most distinctive venues.

✨ Live music and performance
🎭 Classic comic opera favourites
🏛 A unique historic venue
🎶 Perfect for music and theatre lovers alike

🎟 Tickets available now: https://tickets.redhillsdurham.org/event/an-evening-of-gilbert-and-sullivan/

01/05/2026

We are incredibly excited to announce our Summer Term project, ‘Gilbert & Sullivan In Concert’ on Sunday 20 June at Redhills Durham Miners Hall. We look forward to seeing you there! 💜

01/03/2026

And that’s a wrap for Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Thank you to all of those involved in every element of this wonderful production, to all those who came and watched, and also for the unending support we have received.

Watch this space for all of DOE’s future endeavours!

26/02/2026

After a successful first night, Wonderland has truly come to life.

With 4 shows left, there’s still plenty of time to catch us in the Assembly Rooms at 7pm until Saturday 28th February (+2pm Sat)

Tickets in bio

22/02/2026

With the final week of rehearsals over, everyone is ready and excited to get into the theatre. Catch us performing Will Todd’s family friendly opera, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

🎬Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms

⏰25-28th February 7pm (+2pm Saturday)

🎟️Tickets in bio, students and U18 can use concessions