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
2025/26
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang will be flying into the Durham Gala Theatre in March 2026
Durham School is excited to announce its 2025/6 academic year senior production: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the much-loved family musical, taking to the stage of the Gala Theatre this March.
Packed with unforgettable songs, larger-than-life characters, and of course the magical flying car itself, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang promises to be a dazzling theatrical experience for all ages. Based on Ian Fleming’s timeless story and adapted for the stage from the classic 1968 film, the show blends comedy, adventure, and heart in a way that continues to delight audiences around the world.
This ambitious production will showcase the outstanding talent of Durham School’s pupils, both on stage and behind the scenes. From toe-tapping dance numbers to soaring vocal performances, audiences can expect a production brimming with colour, energy, and creativity. With professional staging, imaginative design, and live musical accompaniment, it is set to be one of Durham School’s most spectacular shows yet.
Durham School has a proud tradition of bringing high-quality theatre to the Gala stage, and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang promises to be an amazing production.
Whether you are reliving fond memories of the film or discovering the story for the first time, this production will whisk you away on a truly “fantasmagorical” journey.
Tickets will be available from the Gala Theatre Box Office later in the autumn term. Don’t miss the chance to join us for a magical evening of family entertainment.
Durham Fringe Festival 2026
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.
