Gala Theatre, Durham

Expect captivating puppetry, surprising smells and toe-tapping music on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April in The Detective Dog.

Playing and singing the hits from the Ocean Colour Scene songbook, don't miss Travellers Tunes: An Evening with Steve Cradock on Thursday 30 April.

Our monthly dose of hilarious stand-up returns with sets from four of the best and brightest comedians working the UK circuit on Friday 1 May.

Screening in our Main Auditorium, Funny Girl is the bittersweet musical comedy telling the story of the indomitable Fanny Brice.

Cast frontman John Power comes to Gala Durham next month, with his intimate show that mixes his best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.