The Sacred and The Profane 2016

This massive and diverse show performed in Durham in 2016 celebrated the dramatic traditions of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, with special elements coming from England’s North-East. Among other things it presented scenes from a Renaissance court, a Dance of Death, and a torchlit procession of the traditional Boy Bishops of Durham. There was also a specially designed stage dragon, inspired by the North East’s legends of worms and dragons.

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This production formed part of the Theatrum Mundi festival of medieval drama held in Durham in 2016, which was organised by the Records of Early English Drama North East Project within the Department of English Studies, Durham University. Theatrum Mundi was supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Arts Council England, Durham World Heritage Site, Durham Cathedral, the Institute of Medieval and Renaissance Studies, the Early Music Shop, and Durham University.