Sensational live outdoor show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is an annual show in Bishop Auckland which runs throughout the summer holidays.
The 90-minute performance runs through 2,000 years of British history and will return to County Durham from 27th July until 14th September 2024, with tickets on sale now.
An impressive 42% of people who watched the show in 2023 came from outside the region, compared to 33% last year, which is why organisers have also put on additional performance date which means there will be a total of eight performances in 2024.
Groups can benefit from discounted rates for 20 or more people, along with a meet-and-greet service and free ticket for the coach driver.
Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre stage, the multi award-winning show follows a young boy, Arthur, on his travel through time. It is packed with thrilling choreography, stunts, incredible equestrianism, world-class special effects and pyrotechnics.
Prepare to entertain your group on your next visit to the historical extravaganza with these ten facts:
- A whopping 3,332 props have been made for the show, including 412 flags and banners, 256 shields, 674 weapons, 292 instruments and 86 seagull puppets.
- More than 600 pyrotechnic effects are used during the 90-minute show.
- The show’s donkeys are called Neddy and Matilda, whilst the Durham shorthorn oxen are called Lady Barrington and Vi.
- The Viking divers receive their PADI qualifications as part of their Kynren experience.
- More than 100 feathers are used in Queen Boudicca’s head dress.
- The Giant Axeman’s Axe is almost two metres in length and his costume has been made from 39m of fabric.
- The largest prop is the full-size replica of Locomotion No 1, an early steam locomotive built by pioneering engineers Robert and George Stephenson in 1825.
- 436 pearls, 21 metres of fabric and 12 metres of whalebone have been used to make Queen Elizabeth I’s dress in the show.
- All the horses are grey, so they stand out at night. They include Percherons, Lusitanos, Wielkopolskis and Kladrubers.
- The show’s youngest volunteer is five years old, the oldest is 85.
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