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New Chapter for County Durham Theatre as Sir Ian McKellen Officially Opens Venue

Sir Ian McKellen unveiled the venue with performances and a plaque as Ensemble ’84 prepares a Hamlet run and community training programmes.

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Sir Ian McKellen has officially opened a new theatre venue in Horden - now the permanent home of Ensemble ’84 a

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Sir Ian McKellen opens new theatre in East Durham and praises 'wonderful work' of company rooted in community

Acting royalty Sir Ian McKellen opened a new theatre in Horden at the weekend.

·Hartlepool, United Kingdom
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New chapter for County Durham theatre as Sir Ian McKellen officially opens venue

Sir Ian McKellen has officially opened a new theatre venue in Horden - now the permanent home of Ensemble ’84 a

·County Durham, United Kingdom
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Sir Ian McKellen opens new Playhouse theatre in Horden - Theatre Weekly

A major new chapter for theatre in County Durham has begun as Sir Ian McKellen officially opened The Playhouse in Horden, the permanent home of Ensemble ’84 The post Sir Ian McKellen opens new Playhouse theatre in Horden appeared first on Theatre Weekly.

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