Events

Brainwave

Brainwave events are fun community science shows and activities, led by NETPark, County Durham's very own Science Park, near Sedgefield. We help people of all ages get stuck into science, and this winter, we’re coming to Bishop!

Free event please reserve tickets

Geodesic Domes with Dr Jonathan Hare

Wednesday 15 February, 10.00am until 4.00pm

The history of Geodesic domes with Dr Jonathan Hare - a scientist who has featured on BBC Rough Science. Hollywood Science and COAST TV series.

Solar Cars and Green Power with Solar Active.

Thursday 16 February, 10.00am until 4.00pm

Making solar powered models to show how green power works.

James Sherwood and Phil Ellis

Friday 17 February, 7.30pm

Multi-award winning musical comedian James Sherwood tops the bill, performing his original comedy songs and up-to-the-minute topical jokes.

Tickets: £8.00 in advance / £10.00 on the door

Ray Peacock and Silky

Friday 16 March, 7.30pm

A superb line-up tonight headlined by in-demand stand up Ray Peacock. Ray's TV credits include appearing in Doctor Who and Skins as well as performing stand-up on Russell Howard's Good News.

Tickets: £8.00 in advance / £10.00 on the door

Chameleon

Wednesday 28 March, 8.00pm

Celebrating 30 years on the road, Chameleon specialise in feel-good, groove-orientated jazz-funk, establishing a loyal following in the UK and abroad. Featured tonight is the great guitarist Gary Boyle, a true legend of British jazz fusion.

Tickets: £6.00

The Unthanks

Saturday 14 April, 8.00pm

Following their successful collaboration with the massed ranks of national champions Brighouse and Ratsrick Brass Band, the Mercury nominated Tynesiders now return to where they began, playing cosier venues, in the guise of their core creative quintet, for a more intimate and personal experience.

Don't miss this opportunity to see The Unthanks close-up and paired down, with Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell in support, performing songs from their debut album 'Kite', described by Lauren Laverne as "absolutely gorgeous".

Tickets: £14.00

Reserving your seat

You can reserve specific seats for events in the Eden Theatre when our raked seating system is in use. Access to the seating is via steps without a handrail. The front row is reserved for customers that would find these steps difficult. Please ask for details when purchasing your tickets and choosing your seats.

Please Note: We are unable to offer this service for productions set ‘in the round’, but will continue to make every attempt to allocate seats in specific areas in order to accommodate patrons with special needs – please advise when purchasing your tickets.