by Andy Dowson | Feb 10, 2020 | Event, The Pitman's Parliament
A play exploring the Miners’ Strike will be performed at the historic home of the Durham miners on the anniversary of the start of the dispute. Undermined, written and performed by Danny Mellor, will be hosted at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall on Friday 6 March. The...
by Andy Dowson | Feb 3, 2020 | Event, Latest News, The Pitman's Parliament
School children will bring the past to life at a public performance in the historic home of the Durham miners. The event will mark the culmination of an arts and education project at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The Pitman’s Parliament Project will see pupils from St...
by Andy Dowson | Nov 21, 2019 | Uncategorised
The traditional festive brass band concert returns the historic home of the Durham Miners Association (DMA) this Christmas. For many years, the Christmas concert at Redhills, Durham Miners Hall was a highlight of the festive season for DMA members and their families....
by Andy Dowson | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Director Ken Loach is coming to the home of the Durham miners for a screening of his acclaimed new film. Sorry We Missed You is a powerful exploration of the contemporary world of work, the gig economy and the challenges faced by one family trying to hold it all...
by Andy Dowson | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
Historian, broadcaster and film maker David Olusoga will give a lecture in The Pitman’s Parliament at Redhills to mark Black History Month. This event has been rearranged from October 28. The originally scheduled event was postponed due to illness. Co-hosted by...
by Andy Dowson | Oct 17, 2019 | Event, Latest News, The Pitman's Parliament
The life of former pitman and professional artist Norman Cornish will be celebrated with a special lecture at the historic home of the Durham miners on the eve of his centenary anniversary. The fully illustrated lecture will be delivered by Cornish family member Mike...
by Andy Dowson | Oct 9, 2019 | Uncategorised
Historian, broadcaster and film maker David Olusoga will give a lecture in The Pitman’s Parliament at Redhills to mark Black History Month. Co-hosted by Durham University Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit, Ustinov College and Durham Miners Association,...
by Andy Dowson | Sep 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
School students will perform new music and poetry inspired by the historic home of the Durham miners and the county’s coalmining heritage at a unique concert next month. Young musicians from St John’s Catholic School, Bishop Auckland, will join the award-winning...
by Andy Dowson | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorised
A new feature film about the Durham Miners’ Gala will receive its premiere at Redhills: Durham Miners Hall. The film will be shown for the first time on Saturday 22 June, before it goes on general release in cinemas later this summer. The 94-minute film explores the...
by Andy Dowson | Apr 30, 2019 | Latest News
DJAZZ – The Durham City Jazz Festival is returning to Redhills this summer. After the success of last year’s Soweto Kinch Official concert, Durham Miners Hall will hosting both headliners at this year’s festival. Arun Ghosh will open the festival on Friday 7...
