Stories of Sanctuary

Presented by: Stories of Sanctuary

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0	DURHAM: Chapter House, Durham Cathedral
P	Friday 19th October, 2018
N	7:00pm

Event information

Stories of Sanctuary

Friday 19 October, Doors at 7.00pm, for a 7.30pm start

Durham Cathedral, Chapter House

Stories of Sanctuary captures the heart and soul of the stories of sanctuary sought in the city of Durham, both past and present, through spoken word and song. The performance piece showcases brand new songs that were written by participants from different backgrounds, including Syrian refugees, in a series of summer workshops facilitated by Durham-based folk singer-songwriter Sam Slatcher.

The performance bring together a thousand years of Durham’s history of sanctuary – from the arrival of an exiled monastic community carrying the body of the much loved Saint Cuthbert in the 10th century, through to recently arrived refugees from the ongoing civil war in Syria.

The songs will be performed by Sam, along with guest musician Raghad Haddad, viola player from the Syrian National Orchestra, as well as some of the participants from the workshops.

The project is funded by the National Lottery via the Arts Council's Grants for the Arts programme.

Tickets are £10, or £5 concession (refugees, students and unwaged)

Please visit www.storiesofsanctuary.co.uk for more information.