Kynren returns for spectacular summer season

Spellbinding live outdoor show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, returns for a spectacular seven-week run during the summer holidays.

The 90-minute extravaganza, which is a breathless dash through 2,000 years of British history, will be performed every Saturday from July 29 until September 9.

CEO Anne-Isabelle Daulon said: “We’re thrilled to be able to deliver a pulsating show which retells history in a way which captivates and enthrals our audiences.

“Everyone involved in the production has incredible passion, commitment and talent, ensuring that each performance lingers long in the memory of all those families, friends and loved ones who come along to see it.” Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage, the multi awardwinning show follows a young boy, Arthur, on his travel through time. It is packed with thrilling choreography, amazing stunts, incredible equestrianism, world-class special effects and pyrotechnics.

From Boudicca’s battles with the Romans to two world wars, via Vikings, Tudors and the fate of Charles I, Kynren is a familyfriendly experience delivering thrills, shocks, tears, laughs, goosebumps and gasps on a panoramic scale.

The show is produced by charity 11Arches, which was established together with the Auckland Project by philanthropist Jonathan Ruffer. It has attracted almost 400,000 visitors to the town since its inception in 2016.

Kynren has also put the area firmly on the map for many international tourists, with 40 per cent of its visitors coming from beyond the north east and as far afield as USA, China, South Africa and the Middle East.

Bishop Auckland, which is just 12 miles south west of Durham and home to around 25,000 people, stands high above the River Wear, with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Other established attractions in the town include the April Food Festival, Mining Art Gallery, Bishop Trevor Gallery and Auckland Tower.

For more information on Bishop Auckland, visit www. thisisdurham.com/exploredurham/durham-towns/bishopauckland

Book tickets for Kynren 2023 at www.kynren.com