9th Durham and Sunderland One Act Festival
Schedule
Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 10:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Royalty, Sunderland, SR2 7, United Kingdom | Sunderland, EN
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🎭 Welcome to the 2026 Durham and Sunderland One Act Festival! 🎭Join us for four extraordinary nights of amateur drama at The Royalty Theatre, Sunderland. As an official preliminary round of the All England Theatre Festival (AETF), we are showcasing the very best local talent as they compete for a spot in the regional semi-finals!
✨ What to Expect:
Each evening features two distinct one-act plays. Following the performances, our professional adjudicator, Dave Bennett, will take to the stage for a live public adjudication. It’s a fantastic opportunity to hear expert feedback and learn more about the craft of theatre.
📅 Festival Schedule (Performances start at 7:30 PM):
🔹 Wednesday 4th March
• Housebound — Progressive Players
• The Repair Shop — Washington Theatre Group
🔹 Thursday 5th March
• Aqua Regia — Durham Dramatic Society (DDS)
• The Sun Will Always Shine — The Royalty Theatre
🔹 Friday 6th March
• We Found Love in a Homeless Place — Moon in the Sky (in conjunction with Hallmarsh Productions)
• All By Myself — Bishop Auckland Theatre Society
🔹 Saturday 7th March
• The Debutant — Absolute Show Offs
• Romeo and Juliet — Durham Shakespeare Group
🏆 Grand Finale: The evening concludes with our 2026 Awards Presentation!
📍 Venue: The Royalty Theatre, 25 The Royalty, Sunderland, SR2 7PP
🎟️ Tickets: £9 per evening
👉 Book Now: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/royaltytheatre
🧡 Support Us: Can’t make it to the theatre but want to show your support for local arts? We are a community-run event and appreciate every bit of help to keep the festival thriving. You can donate to our fund here: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/oneact
Come and support your local theatre groups and see who will take home the trophies this year!
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