Local artists find a home at Durham University

The University is to support two local artists by welcoming them to work from its theatre. The University operates residency programmes at its historic Assembly Rooms Theatre, in Durham City, so that artists and writers have a base from which to develop their work and skills. Currently, there are two theatre companies in residence: Durham Student Theatre and Elysium Theatre Company. From this month, the programme will be extended to writer Victoria Gimby and theatre company Grim Up North Productions. As The Assembly Rooms is currently undergoing a £2.4m refurbishment , the residency will begin with the University offering its two new partners marketing and box office support. They will then work from the theatre once it reopens in summer 2019. Local success stories Victoria is a Durham-born writer and director, whose credits include being Associate Director on the UK tour of the musical Rock of Ages .