Kynren – An Epic Tale of England

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Kynren returns for a spectacular summer season

Spellbinding live outdoor show Kynren – An Epic Tale of England, returns for a spectacular seven-week run during the summer holidays.

The 90-minute extravaganza, which is a breathless dash through 2,000 years of British history, will be performed every Saturday from July 29 until September 9.

CEO Anne-Isabelle Daulon said:

“We’re thrilled to be able to deliver a pulsating show which retells history in a way which captivates and enthrals our audiences.

“Everyone involved in the production has incredible passion, commitment and talent, ensuring that each performance lingers long in the memory of all those families, friends and loved ones who come along to see it.”

Family-friendly thrills, shocks, tears, laughs, goosebumps and gasps on a panoramic scale.

Performed by a 1,000-strong cast and crew on a 7.5-acre outdoor stage at 11Arches Park in Bishop Auckland, the multi award-winning show follows a young boy, Arthur, on his travel through time. From Boudicca’s battles with the Romans to two world wars, via Vikings, Tudors and the fate of Charles I, Kynren is a family-friendly experience delivering thrills, shocks, tears, laughs, goosebumps and gasps on a panoramic scale.

Each group of actors has undergone rigorous training and hours of rehearsals in four core areas – mass movement, dance, combat and marching. The individual groups then come together at the General Rehearsals. Members of the cast typically change costume five times and perform on average three dance routines during each performance, walking several kilometres in each show.

Kynren is the ancient Saxon word meaning ‘generations’. Kynren is who your people were in the past, who you are in the present and who you choose to become in the future.

The show is packed with thrilling choreography, amazing stunts, incredible equestrianism, world-class special effects and pyrotechnics.

Book tickets for Kynren 2023 at www.11arches.com