We are very proud of our ladies (Emily Legender, Lucy Atkinson, Kelsey White, Millie Malloy) who reached the All England Theatre Festival, Northern Final of One Act Plays 2025, winning the adjudicators award for their unique performances in Shakers by John Godber directed by Sarah Atkinson. Players never stop and have two big productions on the way... On 19-21 June we have Sense and Sensibility, in this 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen.

In Jessica Swale’s delightful adaptation of Austen’s dearly-loved classic, we follow the fortunes of Elinor (Amy Henery) and Marianne (Lucy Atkinson) as they chase their dreams from Devonshire to London and back. With brightly painted characters and a gripping narrative, it’s emotional, it’s funny, and it unfolds at pace. It is the story of two sisters and their first encounters with love and society in a world obsessed with reputation and class.

Then, on 11 & 12 July our youth section presents The Snow Queen. Kai and Gerda’s childhoods are abruptly altered when a piece of cursed glass from a magic mirror leaves Kai susceptible to the Snow Queen. Gerda’s epic quest to rescue her best friend will take her across the world, where she’ll encounter witches and snow wolves, talking flowers and a castle made of dreams.

Andrew Biliter’s adaptation for the stage is written specifically for a youth group and is truly delightful; preserving the ethereal wonder and dark undertones of Hans Christian Andersen’s original tale while tempering his icy world with warmth, humour, and heart.

Tickets for both plays from Tickety Boo or ticketsource.co.uk.

Tickets are available from Tickety Boo and https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sedgefield-players.

The third concert in Bishop Auckland Music Society’s 2025 calendar of events brings award-winning Belgian triple-harpist Lise Vandersmissen to the region.
6 June, 7:30, £17.50 (U18s free)

Full details of all the programmes and artists are on our BAMS website: bvemv.orpheusweb.co.uk/BAMSWebbams.html.

On 21 June, for one night only, Sedgefield Lyrics Youth Choir celebrates 40 years of singing together with a special Showcase Concert. With pieces from your Youth Choir, group and solo performers, this concert will have you humming great tunes for days after.

Buy your tickets now for 4pm on Saturday 21 June at St. Edmund’s Church, Sedgefield. Tickets are £6 via our poster QR code, by texting Rob on 07813 601731 or from ticketsource.co.uk (search for SLYC Showcase).

Then, early in July, your three Sedgefield choirs present this year’s joint summer concert called Like A Singing Bird. With beautiful, breathtaking, new pieces and some old favourites to set your heart a-singing, this concert is a must.

Tickets available from 23 June for 7:30pm on Friday 4 & Saturday 5 July, at St. Edmund’s Church, Sedgefield.
Tickets are £8 and £6 (U16s) from members of your choirs, by contacting sedgefieldlyricsingers@gmail.com or from Tickety Boo.

Hardwick Festival, Hardwick Hall
The lineup has been announced for Hardwick Live in August and tickets are available for all 3 days 15-17 August 2025, prices vary hardwickfestival.co.uk.
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