Posted on Aug 22, 2019
A group of Chelsea Pensioners proved to be more than a match for the Viking hordes when they were special VIP guests at a performance of Kynren – An epic tale of England at the weekend. The four veterans, all former soldiers were an unexpected highlight for visitors to the award-winning, live outdoor show at Bishop Auckland.
Posted on Aug 17, 2019
The UK’s biggest outdoor live family theatre event returns to its spectacular Bishop Auckland stage in County Durham this month. Taking place every Saturday until 14th September*, Kynren – an Epic Tale of England transports audiences of all ages back through time on an unforgettable journey spanning 2,000 years. Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage, the multi-award winning family experience is ranked among the Top 5 Performances to see in the UK on TripAdvisor.
Posted on Aug 12, 2019
A Viking raiding party invaded the beaches of Newcastle’s Quayside Seaside on Saturday 17 August. As well as storming children’s sandcastles, the raiders also made use of their Viking helmets to attempt to create sandy strongholds of their own during the surprise attack. The friendly horde are all part of ‘Kynren – an Epic Tale of England’, the UK’s largest outdoor theatre show, which is currently taking place every Saturday evening at Bishop Auckland.
Posted on Jul 20, 2019
Silver travellers and history enthusiasts can experience the UK’s biggest outdoor live theatre event, where legends come to life in a thrilling tale told on an epic scale. Taking place every Saturday until 14th September* at Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Kynren – an Epic Tale of England transports its audiences back through time on an unforgettable journey spanning 2,000 years. Visitors with blue badges can park as close as possible to the show site for those in need. Perfect for mature travellers and silver surfers, the multi-award-winning show is ranked among the Top 5 Performances to see in the UK on TripAdvisor.
Posted on Jul 06, 2019
Kynren – An Epic Tale of England has been commended for its accessibility and disability equality by Attitude is Everything, a charity dedicated to improving deaf and disabled people's access to live music and events. The multi-award-winning show, which opened with its 50th Anniversary performance on Saturday, 29th June – and running until Saturday, 14th September has received a Bronze Award as part of a UK-wide Charter of Best Practice compiled by the charity. Over 125 venues and festivals have already signed up to the Charter, adopting it as an industry standard for accessibility at live music events and agreeing to be mystery shopped by a team of deaf and disabled volunteers.
Posted on Jun 25, 2019
"It feels just as well produced as any blockbuster historical or fantasy drama on HBO or Netflix." Victoria Williams Read the full review here: https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/9350289/kynren-outdoor-production-england-past-2000-years/
Posted on Jun 18, 2019
Kynren – an Epic Tale of England has been recognised for its commitment to supporting environmental initiatives with a Green Tourism Award. The Bishop Auckland-based live outdoor theatre spectacular, which premieres its new 2019 show on 29th June, has been awarded Bronze status in the internationally recognised accreditation scheme.
Posted on Jun 18, 2019
Thank you to Chris Lloyd - Chief Features writer from the Northern Echo for this fantastic review from Saturday night. Read the full review here: https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/17709553.kynren-season-four-is-it-any-good-review-of-the-opening-night-in-words-and-pictures/
Posted on Jun 17, 2019
Thank you to Guy Carpenter from Richmondshire today these fantastic photographs from our press preview on Saturday 15th June. Click here to view them all: http://www.richmondshiretoday.co.uk/photos-kynren-2019-preview-evening/?fbclid=IwAR1i2vkXLRDZaGby9ULloELBhtpok8hnv4yaYPMQyQXYmd3AZnxxVlsD6sA
Posted on Jun 16, 2019
International eventer Anna Warnecke is currently working out how best to kidnap a fisherwoman on horseback and teach a horse to walk on water. These are just two of the epic challenges facing the renowned German rider as she prepares for the 2019 season of the UK’s biggest and most spectacular live outdoor theatre show.