Raleigh-based writer Kelly Doyle’s newest play is the one-woman show Agnes the Giant, will receive a staged reading as part of Burning Coal’s New Works Series.

Estimated run time: 1.5 hours.

Burning Coal Theatre Company’s Lobby Lectures series will present Dr. Philip van Vleck, NCSU History professor, speaking on Henry V and the Battle of Agincourt. The Battle of Agincourt was one of the greatest military victories of all time. The lecture focuses on Henry V’s tactical brilliance in the face of a French force that outnumbered his army by about 6 to 1. The English should have lost this battle. Instead, they triumphed, by virtue of their personal courage and the leadership of Henry V. Read More »

Burning Coal is excited to announce our next collaboration with Raleigh City Museum… an hour long walking tour of Raleigh’s historic ‘main street’, featuring characters both heroic and nefarious, romantic and dastardly, humorous and somber.  This play will entertain you and tell you things about the Capital City that you never knew!

Estimated run time: 1 hours.

Every year at Halloween, Burning Coal teams with the historic Mordecai House to present a chilling walking tour of the old (haunted?) house.  While walking through the beautiful old building, you are likely to come across some lovely hosts therein.  The only problem?  They have been dead for years!  Find out much about Raleigh’s rich past history in this short, funny and scary walk.  For kids of all ages.

The Mallarmé Chamber Players is a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham, North Carolina, whose mission is to enrich the lives of the community through outstanding chamber music. The ensemble distinguishes itself by its innovative educational programs, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations, its creation of significant new work and its dedication to serve a diverse population. Read More »

Estimated run time: 2 hours.

Craicdown performs acoustic roots music with a high-energy, rock inspired flare. The band’s diverse repertoire features songs and instrumental pieces varying in style from  Americana to reggae-sounding vocals, and from Celtic jigs and reels to the music of Brazil. Craicdown draws from both traditional sources as well as writing much of their own material. Read More »

Michael Pearsall: Lead Vocals, Guitar Evan Field: Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals, Piano Chris Rafetto: Bass, Backing Vocals, Piano Brian Shanley: Drums, Percussion In its young career Northern Virginia / LA-based Honor By August has already played arena stages, had its music broadcast to millions and won the Grand Prize in Billboard’s World Song Contest. “Now widely considered one of the most promising new talents on the East Coast,” (Washington Post) Honor By August makes music Read More »

Guitarist Ed Stephenson returns with the Paco Band for their second straight year at Burning Coal. The group performs nuevo flamenco music, as well as Spanish and Spanish-influenced songs.

Estimated run time: 2 hours.