National Auditions Attract Elite Performers to the North East for Britain’s First Live Storytelling Park
Performers from across the North East and around the UK have begun competing for roles at Kynren – The Storied Lands, a major new attraction set to redefine how audiences experience history, myth and legend. The two-day audition process for Britain’s first live-action storytelling park attracted dozens of elite performers, with demand so high that […]
Former Viking Warrior Swaps Battle Axes for Bookkeeping at Kynren
A former Viking warrior who once charged across the Kynren battlefield swinging an axe has now traded stage combat for spreadsheets, carving a new career path behind the scenes at one of the region’s most celebrated live productions. Bethaney Shears first came to Kynren in 2016; filming a fight sequence for an independent production company […]
Kynren Volunteers Praised for Life-Saving Actions
What began as a magical summer evening at Kynren – An Epic Tale of England became a life-or-death drama of its own when audience member Brian fell suddenly and seriously unwell midway through the show. The first people to reach him were not medics, but members of Kynren’s volunteer Experience Team, who immediately recognised the […]
Kynren’s Jaden Dixon Named Rising Star Finalist at 2026 North East England Tourism Awards
A former child volunteer who rose through the ranks to become Visitor Operations Manager at one of the North East’s leading attractions has been shortlisted for the prestigious Rising Star Award at the 2026 Destination North East England Tourism Awards. Jaden Dixon first joined Kynren – An Epic Tale of England in 2016 at the […]
Nest Building on a Grand Scale as Work Begins on Kynren’s Iconic new Lost Feather Arena
Construction has now begun on one of most ambitious features of Kynren – The Storied Lands, the major new live action attraction scheduled to open in July 2026. Work is under way on the Lost Feather arena, an ambitious 3,600 seat structure that will become the iconic home of one of the historical attraction’s most […]
Give the Past, Present and Future This Christmas with Kynren
This Christmas, Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is offering an inspired alternative to traditional gifts – a shared experience filled with storytelling and spectacle. Gift vouchers for the 2026 season are now available, offering the perfect present for friends and family who enjoy history, storytelling and world class live entertainment. The multi-award winning […]
Kynren Celebrates Hat-trick of Nominations at the North East England Tourism Awards
The team behind Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is celebrating after being shortlisted in three categories at the North East England Tourism Awards 2026. Kynren has been named a finalist for Tourism Festival or Event of the Year, while its dedicated volunteer team is recognised in the Volunteer of the Year category. Completing […]
Kynren Seeks Best Stunt and Performance Talent for UK’s First Historical Theme Park
The creators of Kynren – An Epic Tale of England are launching a nationwide search for the UK’s top stunt and performance talent to join the cast of The Storied Lands, a new live-action historical visitor attraction set to open in County Durham in summer 2026. Billed as Britain’s first fully live history theme park, […]
Kynren Issues Final Call for new Recruits to Join UK’s Biggest Live Action Night Show
The team behind Kynren – An Epic Tale of England is inviting the public to step into the spotlight and become part of the action, as it launches an Open Call for Volunteers on Wednesday 26th November. Organisers are looking to welcome new Archers – the name given to Kynren’s dedicated volunteers – to join […]
Kynren’s Freya Askew Reaches Final of Rising Star of the Year
Kynren’s Marketing Coordinator, Freya Askew, has been named as a finalist for the prestigious Rising Star of the Year award at the 2025 North East Marketing Awards. The awards celebrate excellence across marketing, digital and PR in the region, and Freya’s shortlisting recognises her creativity, enthusiasm and achievements since joining the 11Arches marketing team in […]