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Arts and Culture showcases the creative life of St John’s and the wider Durham community. From student writing, music, theatre, and visual arts to reviews, exhibitions, and cultural moments on and off campus, this section celebrates the ideas and imagination that thrive at John’s. It’s where Johnians share what inspires them and what they’re making, watching, reading, and thinking about.

Rachel Goodman: Being the Etchells Fellow

27th March 2026

Rachel Goodman: Being the Etchells Fellow

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Shakespeare Recovered: The Story Behind Durham’s Stolen First Folio

10th February 2026

Shakespeare Recovered: The Story Behind Durham’s Stolen First Folio

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Stones, Space, and Silence: How Durham’s Architecture Teaches Authority

6th February 2026

Stones, Space, and Silence: How Durham’s Architecture Teaches Authority

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BTC buzzing with new talent: A review of Pygmalion

30th December 2025

BTC buzzing with new talent: A review of Pygmalion

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Embodied Landscapes: Nature, Sensory Perception, and Feminist Narratives in Sophie Calle’s Aveugles

26th September 2025

Embodied Landscapes: Nature, Sensory Perception, and Feminist Narratives in Sophie Calle’s Aveugles

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Poetry from the Bailey

15th August 2025

Poetry from the Bailey

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Durham University’s Artist in Residence: Sarah Calavera

30th July 2025

Durham University’s Artist in Residence: Sarah Calavera

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From the Archives – Hostels, Hikes and Hitler: A Johnian’s Vacation Account from 1937

16th July 2025

From the Archives – Hostels, Hikes and Hitler: A Johnian’s Vacation Account from 1937

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A Review of ‘Sherlock Holmes’

3rd March 2025

A Review of ‘Sherlock Holmes’

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Theatre is the Best Antidote to Sorrow, my Dear Watson – an Introspective on ‘Sherlock Holmes’

9th February 2025

Theatre is the Best Antidote to Sorrow, my Dear Watson – an Introspective on ‘Sherlock Holmes’

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A Review of ‘Crazy for You’

1st February 2025

A Review of ‘Crazy for You’

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Shifting Landscapes in Durham and Beyond

13th January 2025

Shifting Landscapes in Durham and Beyond

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A First-Glance Guide to Durham’s Visual Arts Scene

13th December 2024

A First-Glance Guide to Durham’s Visual Arts Scene

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Review of the ‘Myths and Legends’ Intercollegiate Showcase

29th November 2024

Review of the ‘Myths and Legends’ Intercollegiate Showcase

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A Fresh Perspective on Theatre at Durham (from a Fresher’s Perspective)

1st April 2024

A Fresh Perspective on Theatre at Durham (from a Fresher’s Perspective)

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Review of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

17th February 2024

Review of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’

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