ORCHESTRA
THE NUTCRACKER
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve.
Saturday 8 February 2.30pm & 7.30pm
SWAN LAKE
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's haunting and unforgettable score.
Sunday 9 February 2.30pm
ROMEO AND JULIET
Shakespeare's tale of primal passion and timeless tragedy is brought to life by Prokofiev's soaring score, set in bustling Renaissance Verona and with an emotionally charged choreography that befits the world's greatest love story.
Monday 10 February 7.30pm
from £20 to £48 * Includes a £2 restoration levy Multibuy discount save20%when bookingformore thanoneVarna International Ballet performance
Saturday 8Monday 10 February
Wednesday 12
February 7.30pm
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock 'n' roll, pop, and comedy with That'll Be The Day, the UK's longest-running theatre show. Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.
This unforgettable show combines talent, energy, passion, and nostalgia, allowing you to sing and laugh along to the greatest hits of the past. Don't miss out on this spectacular celebration of rock and pop that will leave you wanting more.
Friday 14
February 7.30pm
Nick Stapleton is an expert investigative journalist and for over a decade he's delved into the shadows, unravelling scams, frauds, and unethical practices.
As the presenter of BBC's BAFTA and multi-award-winning Scam Interceptors, Nick has witnessed the sheer scale of the scam industry. He's seen behind the curtain, and it's clear, we can't rely solely on authorities or banks to protect us.
In this unique evening, audiences can expect a revealing exploration of the murky world of scams and fraud, as Nick shares some essential strategies to make sure your money stays where it should, in your pocket. Join Nick Stapleton for this eye-opening live show that will empower you to protect yourself and your money.
Tickets* from £18 to £34
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tickets* from £18.50 to £28
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tuesday 18 February 7.30pm
Following huge demand after their last performance here, the UK's leading ABBA-fest Thank ABBA For The Music returns for an epic live concert.
Featuring all of ABBA's iconic hits including 'Dancing Queen', 'Mamma Mia', 'Super Trouper', 'Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!', 'SOS', 'Waterloo', 'Take A Chance On Me', 'Voulez-Vous' and many more.
Complete with a dynamic cast of outstanding singers, dazzling choreography and interactive video projection - early booking is advised for what promises to be a high-octane extravaganza for ABBA-lovers everywhere. ABBA and 70s fancy dress is optional… but encouraged!
Become a Darlington Hippodrome corporate partner
With your support, we can contribute to the vibrancy in our town by offering a fabulous night out, investing in talent and engaging with our community.
Becoming a Corporate Partner will ensure that your organisation benefits from association with one of the most historic (and haunted!) theatres in the north-east. Our partnership programmes offer levels of support to suit every business starting from just £1000 (+VAT) per year.
We wish to create a network of like-minded businesses who have a desire to support the arts and the local community. For further information please email julian.cound@darlington.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Thank Abba For The Music is a tribute show and is not affiliated or endorsed by the original artist or management company. Thank you to our corporate partners
Tickets* from £18 to £32
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Written by Margaret May Hobbs. Directed and designed by Michael Lunney
Starring Alasdair Baker, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri, Estrid Barton and Theo Woolford
Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present Dial M For Mayhem, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict
Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott's classic 1950s thriller Dial M For Murder
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1's gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2's gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play!
Tickets* from £15 to £41
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Wednesday 19Saturday 22 February
Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
'Delightful new farcical drama...the cast are marvellous' Malvern Gazette
«««« 'A joy to watch' Fairypoweredproductions.com
«««« 'A theatrical treat' Derbyworld
These pirates so love underpants!
Join our swashbuckling party of pirates on their quest to find the fabled Pants of Gold for the Captain's treasure chest! Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge.
Filled with music, puppetry and glittering pants of gold, arrr you ready to set sail for a family adventure?
Age guidance 1+
Book Reviews:
'Guaranteed to get the little ones giggling' Daily Mail 'Hilarious' Western Morning News
Tickets from £12 to £15
Under 16s £12 to £13
Members get10%off Seepage23 fordetails
Tuesday 25 - Thursday 27
February
Tuesday 3.30pm
Wednesday & Thursday 10.30am & 1.30pm
'Another winning tale from this talented duo, which will undoubtedly be extremely popular' Bookseller Children's Choice
© Claire Freedman 2013. Illustrations Copyright © Ben Cort 2013. Published by arrangement with Simon and Schuster UK Ltd, 1st Floor 222 Grays Inn Rd, London, WC1X 8HB
Friday 28 February 7.30pm
Darlington Hippodrome plays host to an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling, anchorman of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years. During the evening Jeff will share anecdotes from his amazing career that saw him rise to fame as the recognisable face of Sky Sports Soccer Saturday and behind the scenes anecdotes. He will be joined on stage by his Sky Colleague Bianca Westwood as she hosts and roasts the anchor man!
Jeff will also be joined on stage with very special guest Paul Merson as they chat all things football. You'll have the chance to put your own questions to Jeff and Paul in an audience Q&A, and to purchase some fantastic sporting memorabilia.
Tickets* from £17 to £34.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
A Place for Everyone
In September 2024, 30 carers came to see the musical Ghost. Through the A Place for Everyone fund, Darlington Hippodrome was able to provide their tickets at no cost. Andrew West, Carer Support Coordinator at Darlington Carers Support, said: 'Carers appreciated this well-earned opportunity to take a break from their caring roles and to have some vital 'me time.''
Here is some feedback from carers who came to see the show: 'I was so delighted with the tickets, the performance, the break from my caring role and stress in life.'
'I had the most wonderful day - true escapism and feel recharged. I cannot thank the charity enough.'
'I have been looking at going to see this, but I could not afford it - your phone call to offer me this, was the best news I have had all year, thank you so much.'
To support A Place for Everyone, please donate when buying tickets through our box office or online, or contact hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk
If you're involved with a group which would benefit from the scheme, contact hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk
Sunday 2 March 7.30pm
After mesmerizing audiences across five continents with over 800 shows, Tap Factory is thrilled to be performing its 10th anniversary tour!
Prepare to be captivated as eight extraordinary male performers deliver a sensational blend of dance, acrobatics, music, and comedy, creating a show that appeals to audiences of all ages.
Brace yourself for an electrifying display of high-energy dance, explosive percussion, and jaw-dropping acrobatics, seamlessly woven together with live music and mesmerizing choreography. This mind-blowing experience will ignite your senses and make your toes tap.
Fast and furiously funny - a show for all the family!
Tickets* from £18 to £29.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tuesday 4 March
7.30pm
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one-woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.
With theatre at its most dazzling, immersive and dramatic, with music, imagery, and film, she will take us through history and mystery, on an epic journey across the breathtaking landscape of the Languedocof Carcassonne, Toulouse, Chartres and the Pyrenees.
As she revisits the brutal 13th-century wars between Catholic and Cathar, 20th-century Nazi-conspiracy theories, and the modernday Grail legends that still surround the legendary mountainside where the so-called heretics met their fate, she will also share the secrets behind her writing. Her characters will spring to life once more, in the light of her captivating inspirations, and the highs and the lows that helped her conjure up this timeless and beloved modern classic.
Join her at the heart of Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth. G
Tickets* from £18 to £29.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Wednesday 5 March
7.30pm
Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan join forces to split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy standup and impressions. The two masters of comedy present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed.
When the pair first teamed for a one-off festival appearance it proved a match made in comedy heaven and the chance to work together again was simply too good to miss.
Splitting the evening between them, the mix of Jasper's inimitable stand up and Alistair's peerless impressions is a terrific experience for audience and artists alike.
Don't miss this chance to see the godfather of British comedy Jasper Carrott and Britain's leading comedy impressionist Alistair McGowan at the top of their game, having a blast and delighting audiences in their unique ways.
Tickets* from £20 to £38
* Includes a £2 restoration levy and £1 booking fee
Thursday 6 March
7.30pm
Inspired by some of the greatest movie sound-tracks of all time, the internationally renowned BBC Big Band are joined by special guest vocalist, Emer McParland, to celebrate The Sound of Cinema. Through a wonderfully diverse repertoire, arranged and curated by the BBC Big Band's conductor, Barry Forgie, the concert celebrates a selection of iconic music from the last 80 years of cinema. Featuring numbers from films such as Breakfast at Tiffany's, Meet Me in St Louis and Alfie, through to Mission: Impossible, The Pink Panther, Shaft, and of course, James Bond - all performed in the BBC Big Band's own inimitable style! A not-to-be-missed evening for both music and movie fans of all ages.
'World-class musicians … a brilliant musical force' The Telegraph
Tickets* from £16 to £32
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Friday 7 March
7.30pm
Direct from London's West End, the first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time performed by a sensational live band and character singers. A giant screen with sing-along lyrics make this the must see show of 2024/25. Featuring songs from Mamma Mia, The Greatest Showman, Dirty Dancing, Les Miserables, The Phantom of the Opera, The Rocky Horror Show, Mary Poppins, Oliver!, We Will Rock You, and many more.
««««« 'Best Night Ever' What's On Stage
««««« 'Electrifying' Time Out
««««« 'Every musical theatre fan's dream come true' Musical Theatre Live
««««« 'Never experienced anything like this before' West End Wilma
Tickets* from £14 to £28.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Saturday 8 March
6.30pm
The first theatre production to celebrate the contemporary icon Ariana Grande - one of the most influential and loved artists of the generation.
The sensational Hannah Thomas with her amazing band and dancers will take you on a magical journey of all the greatest hits plus songs from the new blockbuster movie and musical fantasy Wicked.
Expect to hear, 'One Last Time', '7 Rings', 'Side To Side', 'Bang Bang', 'Break Free', 'Into You', 'Thank U Next', 'Save Your Tears', 'Defying Gravity', 'Popular' and many, many more. Stunning choreography, elaborate costumes and immersive storytelling makes this a must-see theatrical experience!
Tickets* from £14 to £26.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Sunday 9 March
7.30pm
Starring Peter Andre, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular highpitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.
Featuring all your favourite songs and a supporting cast of incredible performers from smash-hit award winning West End musicals, The Best Of Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons will leave you on a 'high' and guarantee you'll be saying 'Oh, What A Night!'
Wednesday 12 March 7.30pm
Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie's natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie's angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history.
Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being 'encouraged' into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police. In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success - but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with 'a face for radio'. This is the true story of Alfie's big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?
Tickets* from £20 to £47
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tickets* from £20 to £26
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
The Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit …Earnest? arrives following rave reviews ahead of an eagerly awaited West End run. When a traditional production of Oscar Wilde’s classic play gets underway, everything seems to be going perfectly to plan… that is, until the lead actor fails to arrive on cue and an actual audience member is chosen to star in the show. What follows is a madcap medley of impromptu games and spontaneous solutions as the desperate director does his best to keep this faithful production going.
This one-of-a-kind comedy sensation is completely different, completely chaotic, and completely Wilde every single night. And who knows, you might even become a star yourself! Guaranteed to have you laughing whether you’re sitting in the audience… or performing onstage …Earnest? is perfect for fans of The Play That Goes Wrong and Noises Off!
Monday 10Tuesday 11 March 7.30pm
Tickets* from £17.50 to £32.50 * Includes a £2 restoration levy and £1 booking fee. Members get10%off Seepage23 fordetails G
Ellen Kent productions featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra
Members get10%off Seepage23 fordetails
Thursday 13 March 7.30pm
Directed by Ellen Kent, this brand-new production is traditionally staged and features beautiful sets and costumes.
La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. This classic tale of Parisian love and loss features many famous arias including 'Your Tiny Hand is Frozen', 'They Call Me Mimi' and 'Muzetta's Waltz'. Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Cast subject to change.
Tickets* from £22 to £49
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Friday 14 March 7.30pm
Winner 'Best Opera Award' Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards
One of the world's most popular operas, Puccini's Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant - with dramatic results.
Highlights include the melodic 'Humming Chorus', the moving aria 'One Fine Day' and the unforgettable 'Love Duet'. Featuring a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
Cast subject to change.
Tickets* from £22 to £49
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Saturday 15 March
7.30pm
Strictly Come Dancing legend and judge, Anton Du Beke, takes to the stage in 2025.
With his live band, guest singer and dancers, expect a fab-u-lous evening of song, dance and laughter.
Anton will be performing songs and dances from some of his favourite musicals. Expect a glamorous evening from classic West End and Broadway shows.
Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from his time on Strictly Come Dancing that will have you laughing out loud.
Anton Du Beke At The Musicals will showcase stunning dance performances, soulful vocals, and live music that will transport you to a world of glamour, excitement, and pure entertainment.
Don't miss this special opportunity to get up close to the King of the Ballroom in 2025.
Tickets* from £20 to £58
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Sunday 16 March 7.30pm
It has been 65 years since the formation of the most successful Motown group in history... and what better way to celebrate than with Just My Imagination - The Music of The Temptations!
Celebrating 60 years since the release of the unforgettable smash-hit 'My Girl', get ready to embark on a musical journey with first-class vocals and musicianship, authentic costumes and mesmerising choreography.
This hugely talented cast of dynamic West End performers bring the music of the 'Number 1 Group In The History of Rhythm and Blues' to the stage with signature hits such as 'Papa Was a Rollin' Stone', 'Ain't Too Proud to Beg', 'I Can't Get Next To You', 'I Wish It Would Rain' and 'Get Ready'.
Party to the timeless sounds of the 'Classic Five' that defined a generation; guaranteed to transport you back in time to a world of music, memories and pure soul!
Tickets* from £18.50 to £29.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Lastseats available -book now!
Tuesday 18 March
7.30pm
A spectacular celebration of Jason's remarkable career in music, theatre, film and TV. This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason's energetic and unique live performance style.
Jason Donovan has delighted audiences worldwide with his versatility as an actor, singer and all-round entertainer. He has amassed a rich catalogue of hits, and Doin' Fine 25 is set to be a sensational culmination of his outstanding achievements to date.
Thursday 20 March
7pm & 9.30pm
If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny. Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them.
But if it's the kind of thing you like, then this is the kind of thing you'll like.
Tickets* from £20 to £49
VIP meet-and-greet tickets also available
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tickets* from £30 to £37
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Join Bing and his friends Sula, Pando, Coco, Amma and of course Flop as they get ready to celebrate his special day in the brand-new live stage show, Bing's Birthday!
It's Bing's birthday and everyone is very excited! Things won't always go to plan but, with the guidance of Flop and his friends, Bing has a birthday he won't ever forget. And you're all invited too!
Come along, dress up and have fun with lots of songs and joining in as we all celebrate Bing's Birthday in the theatre!
Friday 21Saturday 22 March
Friday 4.30pm
Saturday 10am, 1pm & 4pm
Tickets from £12 to £21
Under 16s £10 to £19
Babies under 6 months free
Sunday 23 March 7.30pm
Join Barry Steele's Roy Orbison Story for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Roy Orbison and the iconic Traveling Wilburys! Experience captivating performances of timeless hits like 'Oh, Pretty Woman', 'Crying' and 'Only the Lonely', along with favourites such as 'Handle with Care' and 'End of the Line'. This show also features selected songs from Johnny Cash, ELO, and Tom Petty. With Barry Steele's dynamic stage presence, this production promises a nostalgic journey through some of the greatest songs in music history. Don't miss out on this magical night of unforgettable music!
Tickets* from £17 to £34
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
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We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for two amazing shows with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips. It's history with the nasty bits left in!
Awful Egyptians: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the gates of the afterlife?
Terrible Tudors: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry's headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience!
Tickets* from £12 to £18
Under 16s £12 to £16
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Thursday 27Sunday 30 March
Terrible Tudors
Thursday 10.30am Friday 6.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Awful Egyptians
Thursday 1.30pm
Friday 10.30am
Saturday 6.30pm Sunday 11am
Members get10%off BandA-C onopeningnight Seepage23 fordetails
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O'Brien's legendary rock 'n' roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show, comes to Darlington as part of a new world tour.
Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky-clean college kidsBrad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank'n'Furter. It is an adventure they'll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is the biggest party and features timeless classics, including 'Sweet Transvestite', 'Dammit Janet', and of course, the pelvic thrusting show-stopping 'Time Warp'.
'Still the sexiest & funniest show in town' Evening Standard Age guidance 12+
Tickets* from £20 to £49
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Monday 31 March - Saturday 5 April
Monday - Thursday evenings 8pm Friday & Saturday 5.30pm & 8.30pm
««««« The Telegraph 'Fierce and fabulous fun' Daily Express G
Members get10%off Seepage23 fordetails
By Bram Stoker. Adapted and directed by Nick Lane Composer Tristan Parkes
The time is 1897. Mankind is on the cusp of vast technological change, scientific mastery and media innovation. But poised between traditional beliefs, the threat of the unknown and the shock of the new world, an altogether darker fear is emerging. As a new shadow looms large over England, a small group of young men and women, led by Professor Van Helsing, are plunged into an epic struggle for survival.
Stretching from London, through provincial England, to the mountainous wastes of Transylvania, Bram Stoker's timeless gothic thriller embodies the struggle to break taboos, resist temptation and stop the unknown outside becoming the enemy within.
Adapted by Nick Lane, this brilliant, theatrical treatment of Bram Stoker's adventure blends Victorian Gothic with the contemporary, showcasing Blackeyed Theatre's trademark ensemble performance style and featuring a haunting soundscape, powerful performances and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience. Age guidance 12+
Tickets* from £15 to £39
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tuesday 8Saturday 12 April
Evenings 7.30pm
Thursday matinee 2pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
«««« 'Absorbing, atmospheric retelling of Bram Stoker's horror classic... unnervingly effective'
The Stage
««««'A terrific thriller' Derby World
'A mesmerising production... a thrilling and chilling experience' Theatre Online
Starring The Adult Pantomime favourites, the #cracking Liam Mellor as Idle Jack, the filthy and fabulous Jimmy Burton-Iles as Fanny Fitztightly and the devilishly wicked Robert Squire as the evil Queen Rat. Dick Whittington - Adults Only offers everything that you've come to expect from these hilarious adult pantomimes… and more. So come and join the gang on the streets that are paved with gold for the purr-fect night out that will leave you wanting more!
Age guidance 16+
Tickets* from £18.50 to £30.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Five birthdays. Two unhappy marriages. One possessive mother. It's 1976. Dennis tinkers in his garage, cheerfully indifferent to wife Vera's impending breakdown. Marjorie hovers in the background, making tea and finding fault. Neil has planned a birthday surprise for his wife, but Pam doesn't share his enthusiasm, preoccupied by frustrations of her own.
In perhaps his most emotionally charged play, Alan Ayckbourn masterfully evokes a world of hidden tensions and suppressed hostility. He skilfully navigates the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, guiding us towards an hilarious yet chilling finale.
Tickets* from £14 to £34.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Members get10%off Seepage23 fordetails
Tuesday 15Thursday 17 April
Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm
'A master of comic ingenuity.' The Guardian
Saturday 19 April 7.30pm
Created in 1953, The Drifters are the longest running singing group in pop history still performing live, having enjoyed over 50 hits world-wide.
The legendary group have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, performed for the President of The United States and are listed among the greatest artists of all time by Rolling Stone magazine.
Join them at the Hippodrome where they'll be performing all the hits including 'Saturday Night At the Movies', 'You're More Than a Number', 'Come on Over to My Place', 'Up On the Roof', 'Under the Board Walk', 'Kissin in the Back Row', 'Save the Last Dance for Me', 'Down on the Beach', 'Stand By Me', 'Like Sister and Brother' and many many more.
Monday 21 April
3pm & 7pm
Anton Benson Productions return to Darlington with their hilarious new Easter pantomime... with no strings attached!
Join Pinocchio as he sets off on his adventure to Fantasy Island, where he hopes to learn right from wrong and fulfil his dreams of becoming a real boy. But will he follow his conscience or will the wicked Stromboli have other plans?
Tickets* from £18 to £35
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tickets* from £14 to £22
Family ticket £80 - minimum 1 adult 1 child
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tuesday 22 April
7.30pm
Billed as one of the top ten attractions at the Glastonbury Festival 2023, this hilarious one-man show recaptures the mayhem and misfiring magic of one of Britain's best loved entertainers.
Produced and performed by award-winning West End and BBC1's Unbreakable star, Daniel Taylor, this is the ultimate tribute to comedy giant Tommy Cooper
This 90-minute show gives you a glimpse into the life of the big man himself and features his best one-liners, dazzling wordplay and celebrated tricks, including Glass/Bottle, Dappy Duck, Spot the Dog and Jar/Spoon.
The Production has the blessing of the Tommy Cooper Estate.
Wednesday 23 April
12.30pm & 3.30pm
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Smurfette, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!
Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It's a family show not to be missed!
Milkshake! Live 'On Holiday' is produced by Mark Thompson Productions Limited in partnership with Channel 5 Broadcasting. Written by Miranda Larson, with creative direction and choreography by Derek Moran.
Tickets from £12 to £17.50
Tickets* from £16 to £27
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Under 16s £11 to £16.50
Steve Steinman's Vampires Rock trilogy continues with Eternal Love, the new hilarious rock musical. Join Steve Steinman and his incredible cast as they take you on an epic journey into a fantastical, dark thrilling world filled with Vampires, where the love-struck Vampire Baron searches for eternal love and takes his new bride.
This unique blend of musical theatre, including original rock anthems,from two number one albums, classic vampire tales, and the electrifying feel of a rock concert creates a truly unique experience for the audience. With laugh-out-loud humour from the hilarious Steve Steinman, this is a night you won't want to miss.
Tickets* from £18.50 to £42 * Includes a £2 restoration levy
Thursday 24 - Saturday 26 April
Evenings 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
'Steve Steinman had the audience eating out of his hand' Manchester Evening News
Based on the 2011 British TV documentary Jamie: Drag Queen at 16, the musical tells the true story of Jamie Campbell, a 16-year-old boy from Bishop Auckland who dreams of being.... accepted.
Jamie is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. However, Jamie is a little different to the other teenagers at his school. He harbors a secret dream: to be a drag queen! But first, he needs to find the confidence to be his true self beyond the walls of his home. Although Jamie is terrified about the future, he knows that, one way or another, he will be a sensation. He is supported every step of the way by his loving mum who would do anything for her boy. He also has the love and support of his best school friend who reassures Jamie that his difference is what makes him beautiful.
Despite the bullying, the prejudice, and the public humiliation, Jamie learns to embrace his inner queen and steps into the spotlight... his spotlight.
An amateur production presented by DarlingtonOS Age guidance 14+
To book call the ticket hotline 01325 244659 or book online www.darlingtonos.org.uk
Tickets from £23 to £30 16 and under £16
Wednesday 30 April - Saturday 10 May
Evenings 7.30pm Saturday 3 May matinee 2pm No performance Monday 5 May
Sunday 11 May
7.30pm
Simon Reeve is an author and TV presenter, and one of the world's most adventurous travellers. His unique brand of documentary film-making combines travel and adventure with current affairs, history, wildlife, culture and conservation. His journeys have taken him to more than 130 countries, across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most beautiful, dangerous and remote regions of the world.
On his UK tour, Simon will offer stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world. With behind-the-scenes footage and stunning imagery, Simon will inspire and remind audiences that we all need more journeys in our lives, and plenty of wild experiences.
Tickets* from £20 to £34.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tuesday 13 May
7.30pm
Wake up and let's get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. The Marvin Gaye Songbook respectfully recreates every magical hit live on stage, taking you on a musical journey back to a golden era of charttopping songs. Brought to life starring West End and X Factor star Nate Simpson - fresh from playing Bob Marley in hit West End musical Get Up, Stand Up! - we will get you hot just like an oven as we pay tribute to the one and only Marvin Gaye. Featuring all the hits, from 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine', 'Sexual Healing', 'What's Going On?', right through to 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough', 'Too Busy Thinking About My Baby', and many more. Featuring our superb live band of West End musicians, it's time to say - 'stop and thank you Marvin' - as we brighten up all of your days with two hours of pure concert magic.
Tickets* from £18.50 to £36
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Friday 16 & Saturday 17 May 1.30pm
This family-friendly dance theatre production directed by Liv Lorent features ten extraordinary performers adorned in stunning costumes by Libby El-Alfy and Nasir Mazhar
Retold by Carol Ann Duffy and narrated by Lindsay Duncan with music by Murray Gold
Set within Phil Eddolls' stage design and lit by Malcolm Rippeth.
Age guidance 5+
Saturday 17 May 7.30pm
The classic fairy tale of Snow White is re-imagined into a savage and captivating adaptation, for audiences aged 16+.
This dance theatre production directed by Liv Lorent features ten extraordinary performers adorned in stunning costumes by Nasir Mazhar and Libby El-Alfy
Retold by Carol Ann Duffy and narrated by Sarah Parish with music composed by Murray Gold, set within Phil Eddolls' stage design and lit by Malcolm Rippeth
Age guidance 16+
Tickets from £13 to £23
Under 16s £11 to £21
Tickets* from £15 to £25
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Sunday 18 May
7.30pm
The ultimate feel-good Irish music tribute show!
Receiving rave reviews for its incredible musicians and great song choices, Middi and his award winning tribute band cover all of your favourite sing-along Irish classics including 'Galway Girl', 'Tell me ma', 'The Irish Rover', 'Dirty Old Town', 'Whiskey In The Jar', 'The Wild Rover', 'Black Velvet Band' and many more. Performed by 'The best Irish band to never come from Ireland' The Wild Murphys are an Irish tribute band with live fiddle and accordion.
Let them take you to 'Murphy's Pub' for two hours of music, songs and humour.
With songs by the Pogues, the Saw Doctors, the Dubliners, the Fureys, Flogging Molly, The Dropkick Murphys and more, One Night In Dublin is a must see for anyone who loves Irish music. It's like St. Patrick's day every night!
Monday 26 May
7.30pm
Due to popular demand, following his sell-out tour, Sir Tim Rice, the multi-award-winning, internationally renowned lyricist, will return to theatre stages with his extraordinary live musical theatre event - My Life In MusicalsI Know Him So Well.
The show will see Tim reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs - the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and that of his collaborators. Musical accompaniment will be from an array of some of the UK's leading West End singers and musicians led by Musical Director Duncan Waugh
Tickets* from £17 to £27.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Tickets* from £20 to £40.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy & £1 booking fee
Tilted Wig and MAST Mayflower Studios presents Spitfire Girls by
Katherine Senior
Inspired by remarkable true events
'It's built for us, isn't it? The Spitfire. Built for women.'
New Year's Eve, 1959. Decades after answering the call, two women separated by the war meet again as the rain hammers down on the windows of The Spitfire pub.
As we hear their story, we're transported back to a time when female pioneers defied expectations and soared through the skies.
Spitfire Girls is inspired by the extraordinary true stories of the women who dared to fly during WWII and the incredible bond that tied them together.
Funny and heart-warming, this is an untold story of strength, courage and loss. But above all else, hope.
Age guidance 10+
Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre's Generate programme. This production contains themes of war.
Tuesday 27Saturday 31 May
Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
KATHERINE SENIOR
MURDER, SHE DIDN'T WRITE
Tuesday 3 June 7.30pm
Tickets* from £17 to £29 SWEET CAROLINE - THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO NEIL
* Includes a £2 restoration levy & £1 booking fee
Wednesday 4 June 7.30pm
Tickets* from £18.50 to £36 ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA HAYDN'S TRUMPET CONCERTO
Thursday 5 June 7.30pm
* Includes a £2 restoration levy
Friday 6 June 7.30pm * Includes a £2 restoration levy Tickets* from £14 to £28.50 Tickets* from £15 to £24 Under 30s £5 * Includes a £2 restoration levy
Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.
You will be going loco down in Acapulco as you're taken back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.
Tickets* from £18.50 to £36
Award-winning English Youth Ballet returns to Darlington with its romantic production of Giselle. Starring international principal dancers and showcasing an exciting cast of talented, young dancers from the local area.
The haunting story is set on an Edwardian country estate. The governess - Giselle falls in love but is betrayed and dies of a broken heart. In the forest live the macabre Wilis Spirits - ghosts of other young women who rise from the grave each night They will stop at nothing to take their revenge.
* Includes a £2 restoration levy Friday 13Saturday 14 June
Evenings 7.30pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
EYB Auditions Monday 24 March 2025 (dancers 8 - 18yrs) Visit www.englishyouthballet.co.uk for more info
Tickets* from £18 to £29
Under 16s £16.50 to £27.50
* Includes a £2 restoration levy and £1 booking fee
'Talented young dancers supported by some of the world's finest principal dancers' Sunday Express
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THE HILARIOUS STAGE COMEDY THAT INSPIRED THE HIT NETFLIX SERIES
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