Durham Student Theatre (the overarching body for theatre at Durham University) is made up of a number of individual theatre companies. The Bailey Theatre Company is run by Johnians and has one of the best reputations for producing amazing theatre in the whole of Durham! Recent shows have been awarded 5* reviews and always sell ver well. These have included 'The Crucible', '4:48 Psychosis', 'Spring Awakening', 'After the End' and 'Dr. Faustus' which also won the award for Best Play at the Durham Oscars. We also co-took a new production 'Who's Afraid of the Brothers Grimm?' to the Edinburgh Festival which won a very rare 'Sell-Out Award' and received fantastic reviews.

The current exec is made up of Callum Cheatle (also Durham Student Theatre's Festivals Secretary), Greg Silverman (also Durham Student Theatre's treasurer), Tasha Cowley and Clare Bliss. They are always on hand if you have any questions about BTC or want to get involved. In 2010/2011 we want to continue and develop the incredible work that BTC is producing and for this we need your help! We need you to get involved in acting, directing, producing, stage management, the technical side, costume, props - whatever suits your interests! There's something here for you no-matter what you enjoy doing! Get involved in the exec, as a decicated member, as a dedicated audience member or in any capability that you want. Next year we are planning a separate production for each term, the end of year Summer Shakespeare (a fun event for all of collage held on Linton Lawn) and many socials and other events. Get involved in Johns' best society!

 The BTC Exec

Chair – Callum Cheatle

Oversees the running of BTC and the exec and acts as a point of contact for matters concerning BTC both from DST and college. The Chair calls and chairs meetings, and has the final say on any decisions needing to be made. They also ensure all exec members understand their duties and ensure they complete any tasks assigned to them. At the end of the term of office, the Chair is responsible for the handover to the next exec.

Vice-chair(s) - Natasha Cowley and Greg Silverman 

Supports the Chair in his/her responsibilities. Organises annual showcase to take place in late autumn or early spring term.

Secretary – (none)

Needs to be able to support the Chair and Vice Chair as well as helping with general decisions made by the entire exec. Additional requirements specific to the role are to organise exec meetings, write minutes of each meeting and circulate them to the rest of the exec and use the minutes as a record of decisions made and tasks given to members. The Secretary should also liaise with other members of the exec to check that they are happy with any tasks that they are given and to offer any further assistance.

Treasurer - (none)

Attends Finance Committee meetings to represent BTC and present any play budgets. Any budget proposals for plays must be approved by the BTC treasurer, who then presents them to the JJCR treasurer to approve.

Resources - (none)

In charge of props/set/costume/make-up in the BTC cupboard and available to help with costume, props and make-up for shows if needed. It is also their responsibility to keep the BTC archives up to date.

Publicity - (none)

Responsible for sorting out stash for the Exec, keeping the website page up to date and producing publicity for the Summer Shakespeare. They are also available to do publicity for any BTC show if required.

Tech Officer - Clare Bliss

Working with the Daylight Robbery rep to ensure the John’s lighting and sound equipment is in working order. Available to provide technical assistance to productions if required. Responsible for ensuring that there is at least one other person in the college who is able to sort out technical aspects of a play and train people to use the college’s technical equipment.

Past productions with reviews