A view of Flatts Farm, the venue for Kynren, taken from Bishop Auckland.
Venue
Flatts Farm, Bishop Auckland
Founded
2016
Capacity
8,000 viewers
Area
Bishop Auckland, County Durham, England
CEO
Anne-Isabelle Daulon
Organized by
11Arches
Website
Main site
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Kynren - "an epic tale of England" (/kɪnrɛn/) is a live outdoor show,[1] which takes place in the 11Arches Park on Flatts Farm in Bishop Auckland. The 90-minute performance depicts vital moments in British history and myth spanning 2000 years. This includes the Roman conquest of Britain, King Arthur's search for the Holy Grail, and Winston Churchill's "Finest Hour” speech during WW2,[2] and many more.
Kynren is run by 11Arches which is a charity based in Bishop Auckland. 11Arches is one of the two charities established in Bishop Auckland by Jonathan Ruffer, the other being The Auckland Project. Together, the aim of the charities is to establish Bishop Auckland as an international tourist destination, attracting visitors and investment which will contribute to the betterment of the area and empower the community. Kynren's cast and crew of 1000 are all volunteers and are all from the local area.
Kynren - "an epic tale of England" (/kɪnrɛn/) is a live outdoor show, which takes place in the 11Arches Park on Flatts Farm in Bishop Auckland. The 90-minute...
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