Tickets - Redhills Durham

Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-13 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-29 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-11-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-01 12:00 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Redhills is back. Step inside this beautifully refurbished, nationally important building with our new guided tours.
Explore the extraordinary history of Redhills – a place where working-class community power helped shape Britain. Alongside its proud past, discover how Redhills is being reimagined as a centre for culture, learning and social action.
Our tours showcase how the building is becoming a hub for a solidarity economy, supporting local people, skills and creativity. Redhills is rebuilding hope for the future.
Whether you’re passionate about Durham’s coalfield heritage, curious about social change, or simply looking for a unique experience, a Redhills tour offers a rare insight into the power of community and solidarity.
Book your place now and be part of the next chapter in the story of Redhills.
Group bookings are welcome, email admin@redhillsdurham.org for further information.

Ticket Pricing
At Redhills, we want everyone to feel welcome — whatever their financial situation. That’s why most of our events use a flexible pricing system.
For these events, you can choose from three ticket options:

Open Concession – If money’s tight, choose this rate. No questions asked — we’re just glad you’re here.
Standard – If you’re able, we encourage you to choose this option. It helps support Redhills and the independent artists and companies we work with.
Solidarity Price – If you can give a little more, please consider this option. Each Solidarity ticket helps subsidise two Open Concession tickets, opening the doors for more people to enjoy what Redhills has to offer.

Simply pick the ticket that suits your budget and continue to checkout.

Holy Cow (15)
2025-12-11 19:30 - 21:30 | The Banner Room, Redhills, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Durham Film Club @ Redhills Durham Miners Hall
HOLY COW (15)
d. Louise Courvoisier Fr
2024 90 min
Totone is a teenager, whose summer is full of fêtes, fights and hangovers until a sudden tragedy leaves him alone with his young sister and all the responsibility as the head of the house. Neighbours offer help but their offers are soon revealed to either be empty or compromised by Totone’s feud with the sons of another cheesemaker. His solution is to try to win a cheese-making competition which will pocket him 30,000 euros, with the help of his stock-car driving chums. A wonderful multi-award winning comedy-drama…!
Cast:

Clément Faveau as Totone
Luna Garret as Claire
Maiwene Barthelemy as Marie-Lise
Dimitry Baudry as Francis
Mathis Bernard as Jean-Yves
Armand Sancey Richard as Cyril
Lucas Marillier as Pierrick

DMA Christmas Concert @ REDHILLS
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
A Festive Celebration of Music!
Durham Miners Association Brass Band Concert
at Redhills : Durham Miners Hall
Join us for a magical afternoon of seasonal cheer as the DMA Brass Band fills the Pitman’s Parliament with the joyful sounds of Christmas! From classic carols to festive favourites, these talented brass musicians will warm your heart and lift your spirits.
Highlights include:

Traditional Christmas carols
Festive medleys and sing-alongs
Coffee, Tea & mince pies available!

Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who loves the sound of brass at Christmas. Come and celebrate the season with music, merriment, and community spirit!
Let the music of Christmas ring out!

Guys and Dolls in Concert
2025-12-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Pitman’s Parliament, Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Performed for ONE NIGHT ONLY on 6th December at Redhills Durham Miners Hall!
Guys and Dolls is a lively musical set in 1950s New York, where gamblers and showgirls clash with missionaries. Sky Masterson bets he can win Sarah Brown’s heart, while Nathan Detroit juggles love, luck, and gambling.
Bar Opens 6.30pm
Doors 7.00pm
Performance 7.30pm

Jazzy Christmas!
2025-12-05 19:30 - 22:00 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Join Durham University’s Big Band and Jazz Orchestra for an evening of jazz in the name of Christmas: bop to Bublé, sway to Sinatra, marvel at Mingus! With a programme of festive classics and highlights from their respective national tour repertoires, Jazzy Christmas is not one to be missed this Yuletide season. Each band’s set will include well-known tunes as well as showcasing student arranging, original writing and, of course, blazing solos. Come along to Redhills Durham Miners Hall on Friday to celebrate Christmas cheer!
Bar Open: 6.30pm
Doors: 7.00pm
Show Start: 7.30pm

Colpitts Poetry at Redhills: A Fiftieth Birthday Celebration
2025-11-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Colpitts Poetry is fifty, and to mark the occasion we’re staging a novel and exciting relaunch event at Durham Miners Hall. This will take the form of a ‘retrospective’ and fundraiser, in which a number of our committee members past and present will read poems by a sample of the 440-plus readers who have performed at Colpitts between its foundation in 1975 and 2017 when we held our last regular reading. From Fleur Adcock to Harry Zevenbergen, Gillian Allnutt to Derek Walcott, we’ve presented a vast range of different poetries over the course of our existence, and this evening offers a chance to hear what should be a fascinating cross-section of this work.
There’ll be a bar, with tea and coffee also available, and the venue is fully accessible. This is a ticketed event.

Tickets
Solidarity Ticket
If you’re feeling generous and you have the means, please consider choosing this rate. Each Solidarity ticket subsidises two concession tickets, and helps more people experience events at Redhills.
Standard Ticket
This is our standard ticket price for this event. Please choose it if you can. Our standard ticket prices help us to run and maintain Redhills and the programme here.
Open Concession
If you don’t have the cash right now, don’t worry; book this rate and let us welcome you with open arms, no questions asked.

Red Canary Comedy Club: November
2025-11-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Prepare yourself for an evening of top-quality stand-up in the atmospheric Durham Miners Hall.

Line-up:
MC Dean Coughlin – a multi-award-winning, working-class comic from Liverpool who started comedy in 2017 and has since performed internationally in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Amsterdam whilst winning Breakthrough Act of the Year at the Northwest Comedy Awards in 2023.
John Fotherfill – a lively Geordie comedian from Crawcrook in the North East of England who began his career in 1993 and became a regular headliner at prestigious comedy venues worldwide, having appeared with the likes of Jack Dee and Lee Evans and becoming a long-term member of the Comedy Store’s Cutting Edge team.
Catherine Young – an actor and stand-up comedian who has been featured on BBC Radio Newcastle and a rising stand up.
Ian Stone – a British stand-up comedian, broadcaster and writer who began his career in 1991 and is notable for appearing on shows such as Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, and presenting ‘The Football’s On’ on TNT Sports, whilst also being ranked as one of the top ten comedians in the UK by The Independent.
Lineups subject to change.

Tickets

Standard Ticket: £18.43
Our regular ticket price for an evening of top-quality comedy entertainment.

Open Concession: £13.01
Our concession tickets are available to anyone who needs them, no questions asked. We believe comedy should be accessible to everyone, so if the standard ticket price is a barrier for you then the concession rate is there for you.
Solidarity Ticket: £23.85
By purchasing a solidarity ticket, you’re directly supporting what we do at Red Canary Comedy Club. The extra £5 helps us:

Keep concession tickets available for those who need them
Support emerging comedians and give them a platform
Maintain our commitment to accessible, quality comedy
Continue bringing brilliant live entertainment to the community

The Marching Band
2025-11-09 19:30 - 21:30 | The Banner Room, Redhills, Durham, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Durham Film Club @ Redhills Durham Miners Hall
THE MARCHING BAND (15)
d. Emannuel Courcol
Fr 2025
Durham Film Club’s exciting new venture at Redhills begins with this marvellous comedy / drama from France. Acclaimed conductor Thibaut has leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother, a musician and factory worker. Their reunion sparks a fraternal, musical journey amidst the town’s factory closure…
Join us for a great evening.
Cast:
Benjamin Lavernhe as Thibaut Desormeaux
Pierre Lottin as Jimmy Lecocq
Sarah Suco as Sabrina
Jacques Bonnaffé as Gilbert Woszniak
Ludmila Mikaël as Madame Desormeaux

By Our Life's Ember - A Concert of Remembrance
2025-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
This concert is dedicated to honouring those who gave their lives in service, and to remembering the generations of miners whose courage, sacrifice, and solidarity shaped our region’s identity. The mining heritage of County Durham is one of resilience and unity — forged in the depths of the earth and carried forward in the strength of its people.
Brass bands and choirs have long been part of that heritage, lifting spirits in times of hardship and celebrating moments of hope. Today, their music helps us reflect on the lives lost in war, in the mines, and in the struggles for justice and dignity.
This special concert pays tribute to:
Miners who served in both World Wars
Bevin Boys conscripted into the mines during WWII
Tunnellers who dug beneath enemy lines in WWI
As we listen to the powerful sounds of the Durham Miners’ Association Brass Band and the moving voices of Lirica, we are reminded of the role music has always played in the lives of miners — from the colliery bands that lifted spirits, to the songs that told their stories. This concert is a tribute to that legacy. Their memory lives on in our music, in our gatherings, and in our shared commitment to community.

Discover Redhills: Past, Present and Future
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:30 | Pitman’s Parliament, Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom

Energy Days 2025
2025-11-03 10:00 - 2025-11-04 17:00 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Energy Days 2025
Monday 3 – Tuesday 4 November 2025
“The Carbon Past We Inherit. The Green Just Future We Build”
The Durham Energy Institute (DEI) and Redhills will host leading industry experts, ministers and academics, at ‘Energy Days 2025’ on 3-4 November, at the newly-restored Redhills, the home of the Durham Miners’ Association.
Energy Days 2025 marks four decades since the end of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, and will showcase cutting-edge research on how Durham’s rich industrial heritage can once again drive the region’s transformation into a leader in clean energy. The communities of County Durham will be represented, with pioneering intergenerational workshops led by primary school children.
Energy Days 2025 will receive a range of keynote addresses from political, industry and academic leaders, including:

Chris McDonald MP, Minister for Industry
Chris Stark CBE – Head of UK’s Mission for Clean Power at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, former CEO of the UK’s Climate Change Committee
Dr Fiona Hill, Chancellor of Durham University and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, daughter of a County Durham coal miner

The conference will examine new opportunities to utilise Durham’s rich coal seams for a sustainable future, providing clean heating from mine water and new hydrogen technology for power, transport and energy storage. The future of offshore wind development, clean shipping and sustainable energy for the NHS will also be addressed by industry leaders and academics.
Energy Days 2025 will focus on the needs and aspirations of local communities, with workshops led by pupils from Prince Bishops Primary School, creative writing on climate crisis, and community energy consultations. It will also showcase the work of the Durham Energy Council, made up of 30 County Durham residents who have explored where our energy comes from and what we wish to pass on to future generations.
“The Durham coalfield once powered a nation. Today, it holds remarkable potential for our clean energy future. This conference brings together world-leading research with the voices of communities who understand what transformation means. Together, we’re charting a path that honours our industrial heritage while building a green, just future.”
– Professor Simone Abram, DEI Executive Director
“This is a vital conference for the energy sector in County Durham and the United Kingdom. For many decades the Durham coalfields were recognised across the globe for world-leading innovation in coalmining. Forty years on from the strike, Redhills is focused on building a clean and just future for our communities, with new technology and sustainable energy, from our rich coalfield. This conference brings everyone together – young and old, industry leaders and local communities, inspired by the miners’ motto- ‘The Past We Inherit, The Future We Build’.”
– Andrew McIntyre, CEO of Redhills said,
Conference Highlights:

Keynote addresses from leading experts in renewable energy, just transition, and cultural heritage
Interactive workshops exploring geothermal energy innovations and creative responses to climate change
Exhibitions showcasing artistic interpretations of Durham’s industrial past and green future
Networking opportunities with researchers, policymakers, community leaders, and industry innovators
Collaborative sessions to develop actionable strategies for regional regeneration
Ask the experts about climate and energy science

We are offering 30 Bursaries for students to attend this event for free. To apply for a bursary, please email dei.events@durham.ac.uk

Download the Conference Programme Here

We Are The Lions, Mr. Manager!
2025-10-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Townsend Theatre Productions presents

WE ARE THE LIONS, MR MANAGER!
– the story of Jayaben Desai and the Grunwick Strike

Written by Neil Gore Directed by Louise Townsend

In 1976, six workers walked out of Grunwick Film Processing Laboratory and Factory in Willesden. They staged a strike against their poor working conditions, demanding the right to join a union.

Less than two years later, those six had been joined by 20,000 supporters in an historic dispute fighting for better rights for poorly treated workers. Predominantly Asian women, these strikers shattered stereotypes, challenged the establishment, brought a community together to support the rights of workers and changed the face of trade unionism.

On the 50th anniversary of the start of the Grunwick Strike, Townsend Theatre Productions celebrates their bravery, bringing their inspirational story to a new generation with “We Are The Lions, Mr Manager!”, an imaginative and stylish production with songs and music of the time accompanied by an integrated exhibition.

This performance will be creatively captioned. Creative captions offer an opportunity for deaf and hard of hearing audiences to more fully immerse themselves as captions are designed to complement the set and the performance.

Townsend Productions: ‘…a company making a name for delivering vivid, politically committed theatre’ – The Observer.

Townsend Productions previous tours:
The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists (**** ‘Tremendous’ – The Times),
We Will Be Free! (Show to see! – The Stage),
United We Stand (**** ‘Excellent’ – The Observer),
Dare Devil Rides To Jarama (***** ‘Outstanding’ – London Theatre1)

Ticket Pricing
At Redhills, we want everyone to feel welcome — whatever their financial situation. That’s why most of our events use a flexible pricing system.
For these events, you can choose from three ticket options:

Open Concession – If money’s tight, choose this rate. No questions asked — we’re just glad you’re here.
Standard – If you’re able, we encourage you to choose this option. It helps support Redhills and the independent artists and companies we work with.
Solidarity Price – If you can give a little more, please consider this option. Each Solidarity ticket helps subsidise two Open Concession tickets, opening the doors for more people to enjoy what Redhills has to offer.

Simply pick the ticket that suits your budget and continue to checkout.

Durham Miners' Banners - A Precious Heritage
2025-09-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Pitman’s Parliament, Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Miners’ banners are an extremely important part of the heritage of the pit communities of County Durham.
In this illustrated talk Newcastle author Ken Smith will throw the spotlight on these wonderful icons of coalfield trade unionism.
Ken is a former Journalist, member of National Union of Journalists, and has written books on working class history (Echoes of North East Miners).

Songs of the North East - A Century of Coal Mining
2025-09-06 19:30 - 22:00 | Pitman’s Parliament, Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
An evening of songs and award-winning archive film in the company of International Concert Stars Graeme Danby and Valerie Reid.
A Century of Coalmining; Songs of the North East celebrates the county’s mining heritage with songs including Rap ‘er Ta Bank, With Me Pit Claes On, The Blaydon Races, Keep Yer Feet Still Geordie Hinny and Deep Into the Ground from the musical Billy Elliot.
The show includes a screening of the remarkable film In The Veins (24mins) which chronicles the rise and fall of coalmining through rarely seen footage from the North East and Yorkshire Film and Television Archive. Other music in the show features traditional classics including Blow the Wind Southerly and The Keel Row as well as songs from the likes of Mark Knopfler (Sailing to Philadelphia) and Sting (The Last Ship).
A unique opportunity to sit back and enjoy singers more usually seen on the great concert and opera stages of the world. And a homecoming for North East born renowned bass Graeme Danby and his mezzo soprano wife Valerie Reid.
“Enjoying local music sung by local vocalists and penned by local writers is a triple joy.”
The Reviews Hub
“Thoroughly entertaining. Amazing voices and a passion for the region.”
Sunderland Echo
“Released in 2024, In the Veins is an impactful and empowering short film that resonates through time, using over a century of archive footage to shine a light on the face of mining communities in this region. Since it was first screened in September 2024, the film has been shown across the UK in village halls, museums, community centres, and film festivals, engaging audiences with their coal and screen heritage.”
Graham Relton, North East and Yorkshire Film and Television Archive

Ticket Pricing
At Redhills, we want everyone to feel welcome — whatever their financial situation. That’s why most of our events use a flexible pricing system.
For these events, you can choose from three ticket options:

Open Concession – If money’s tight, choose this rate. No questions asked — we’re just glad you’re here.
Standard – If you’re able, we encourage you to choose this option. It helps support Redhills and the independent artists and companies we work with.
Solidarity Price – If you can give a little more, please consider this option. Each Solidarity ticket helps subsidise two Open Concession tickets, opening the doors for more people to enjoy what Redhills has to offer.

Simply pick the ticket that suits your budget and continue to checkout.

We Are Still Here
2025-09-05 18:30 - 22:00 | Redhills Durham Miners Hall, The Miners Hall, Flass St, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Durham Pride, in partnership with the Durham Miners Association and the TUC, will present a screening of ‘Pride’, a decisive moment of solidarity that you can experience at Redhill’s, the home of Durham Miners.

This fundraising event begins with a bar service, followed by the film, and ends with a special Q&A session. We are delighted to welcome representatives from former miners, politicians, and special guest Mike Jackson, one of the founders of Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners, for the panel discussion.
All proceeds will go towards supporting future Pride and Gala events. We hope you can join us for this special evening.

Doors: 6.30pm
Film: 7.00pm
Q & A: 9.00pm (approx.)

Ticket Pricing
At Redhills, we want everyone to feel welcome — whatever their financial situation. That’s why most of our events use a flexible pricing system.
For these events, you can choose from three ticket options:

Open Concession – If money’s tight, choose this rate. No questions asked — we’re just glad you’re here.
Standard – If you’re able, we encourage you to choose this option. It helps support Redhills and the independent artists and companies we work with.
Solidarity Price – If you can give a little more, please consider this option. Each Solidarity ticket helps subsidise two Open Concession tickets, opening the doors for more people to enjoy what Redhills has to offer.

Simply pick the ticket that suitsyour budget and continue to checkout.

Mining the Memories: Book Launch
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Pitman’s Parliament, Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Join us in the historic Pitman’s Parliament at the newly refurbished Redhills, Durham Miners Hall, for a special event celebrating the launch of our new book from Education4Action.
We’re thrilled to welcome Fiona Hill as our special guest, alongside a musical performance from Bill Elliott and the Rickleton School Choir.

Who was William Cuthbert Blackett?
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Sacriston Workmen’s Club, Sacriston WMC, Durham, DH7 6NW, United Kingdom
Image credit: The North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers

William Cuthbert Blackett dominated the life of Sacriston in the early 20th century. Who was he?

Blackett was Managing Director of the Charlaw and Sacriston Colliery Co. Ltd. But he was much more than this. An innovator in mining engineering and mines rescue, a soldier, a prominent supporter of local causes, he was often at odds with his workers but retained their respect. Above all, Blackett was a highly courageous man who on several occasions risked his own life to rescue miners trapped underground and was awarded medals for his bravery. This lecture will tell the story of a local hero. And, have you ever wondered why the road marked Acorn Close Lane on Google Maps is known locally as Blackett’s Bank? This lecture will tell you why.

John Tomaney is a Pro-Provost and Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at University College London and chair of the Trustees at Redhills. He has strong family connections with Sacriston and has been researching its history for several years. This lecture follows one he gave last year when he sketched the early history of the village.

This event is sponsored by Redhills – the Durham Miners’ Hall and University College London. A bar will be open.Free light refreshments will be available.

Duration: 1 hr 30 min

An Afternoon At The Movies with the DMA Brass Band
2025-06-29 15:00 - 16:30 | Pitman’s Parliament, Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham, DH1 4BE, United Kingdom
Join us for a spectacular afternoon of cinematic splendour at our Movies-Themed Concert! This special event will transport audiences through the magic of the silver screen with stirring renditions of iconic film scores and beloved movie themes. From the heroic fanfares of adventure blockbusters to the sweeping melodies of romantic classics, the DMA Brass Band will bring your favourite soundtracks to life. Whether you’re a lifelong film buff or simply love great music, this concert promises a nostalgic and thrilling journey through the world of movies, all set to the rich, resonant sounds of brass.
Ticket Pricing
At Redhills, we want everyone to feel welcome — whatever their financial situation. That’s why most of our events use a flexible pricing system.
For these events, you can choose from three ticket options:

Open Concession – If money’s tight, choose this rate. No questions asked — we’re just glad you’re here.
Standard – If you’re able, we encourage you to choose this option. It helps support Redhills and the independent artists and companies we work with.
Solidarity Price – If you can give a little more, please consider this option. Each Solidarity ticket helps subsidise two Open Concession tickets, opening the doors for more people to enjoy what Redhills has to offer.

Simply pick the ticket that suits your budget and continue to checkout.
