Steve Steinman celebrates 22 years of his epic Vampires Rock chronicles. A new beginning and chapter with this brand-new original rock musical ETERNAL LOVE!

Featuring over 20 original songs from two No.1 albums including six No.1 singles and the No.1 hit by legendary song writer John Parr 'Everything They Said Was True'.

With a full cast of amazing singers, dancers and musicians this truly is a night for musical theatre and rock fans alike.

The story began over two hundred years ago, where the villagers chased the Baron (played by the charismatic Steve Steinman) and his motley crew of vampires out of their beloved home and castle, Club Live and Let Die.

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 ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’, 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.

Audiences have hailed To The Ends Of The Earth as a ‘beautiful, inspiring, magical show’, praising Simon’s openness and ‘heartrending’ honesty; and ‘perfectly balanced with joy, vulnerability, information, fun and personal challenge’.

Wake up and let’s get down tonight as we celebrate the Prince of Motown. This is THE MARVIN GAYE SONGBOOK!

Brand new for 2024 from hit producers Entertainers – the team behind, The Magic of Motown, Lost in Music and Fastlove!

The Marvin Gaye Songbook, respectfully recreates every magical hit, live on stage, taking you on a musical journey back to a golden era of chart-topping 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. The Marvin Gaye Songbook has it all...

In balletLORENT's family friendly version of Snow White, seven courageous miners graft for a world of opulence enjoyed by the Queen and her beautiful daughter, Snow White. The Queen's quest for eternal beauty leads her into darkness, driven by her need to be the most desired at any cost.

This dance theatre production directed by Liv Lorent features twelve extraordinary performers adorned in stunning costumes by Libby El-Alfa 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.

For audiences aged 5+

The classic fairy tale of Snow White is re-imagined into a savage and captivating adaptation, for audiences aged 16+. Delving into the psyche of a desperate Queen enslaved to her own harsh reflection, a tragic story unfolds brimming with cruelty, envy, and acts of heroism. This is a tale of a woman’s dread of aging, and her battle against obscurity through enacting monstrous fantasies.

Our dance theatre production directed by Liv Lorent features twelve extraordinary performers adorned in stunning costumes by Nasir Mazhar and Libby El-Alfy. Retold by Carol Ann Duffy with music composed by Murray Gold, set within Phil Eddolls' stage design and lit by Malcolm Rippeth.

AGE GUIDANCE 16+

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 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. Patricks day every night!

???? “It’s a hit! Stuffed with 1990’s pop hits” Mail on Sunday

Bill Kenwright Ltd presents
CRUEL INTENTIONS: THE '90S MUSICAL
Created by Jordan Ross, Lindsey Rosin and Roger Kumble
Based on the original hit film by Roger Kumble
Originally produced by Eva Price

Following sell-out seasons in London and New York, the brand-new smash hit musical Cruel Intentions is coming to Darlington. Based on the iconic film and inspired by 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses', it’s packed with ‘90s pop classics including the songs of Britney Spears, Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, TLC, R.E.M., Ace of Base, Natalie Imbruglia, The Verve, *NSYNC and many more!

Step siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil engage in a cruel bet: Kathryn goads Sebastian into attempting to seduce Annette Hargrove, the headmaster’s virtuous daughter.

Weaving a web of secrets and temptation, their crusade wreaks havoc on the students at their exclusive Manhattan high school. It’s not long before the duo become entangled in their own web of deception and unexpected romance, with explosive results…

The iconic movie set to the decade’s best songs is an irresistible combination and with over forty 4 and 5 star reviews, it’s the ultimate 90s night out.

INCLUDES 24 ICONIC 90S SONGS FROM
Britney Spears | Boyz II Men| Christina Aguilera | TLC | R.E.M. | Ace of Base | Natalie Imbruglia | The Verve | *NSYNC and many more!

???? “Very funny, very sexy and very entertaining” Daily Star Sunday

Trigger warnings: Contains haze, flashing lights, strong language, and mature themes including but not limited to: explicit sexual language and behaviour, racial discrimination, drug usage, abuse, accidental death, question of consent. Audience discretion advised. As Cruel Intentions is set in 1999, some of the language reflects that time.

Recommended age guidance is 15+

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 MUSICALS – I 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.

Tim is associated with writing the lyrics for so many of the world’s much-loved hit musicals - 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', 'Jesus Christ Superstar', 'Evita', 'Chess' and the Disney productions 'The Lion King', 'Aladdin' and 'Beauty and the Beast'. His work has not been limited to musical theatre alone with 'Evita' transferring to the big screen and theme music for the James Bond movie 'Octopussy'.

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.

Recommended ages 10+.

Spitfire Girls was developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate programme.

This production contains themes of war.

Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.

They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage. At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do... is solve it!

Ms Gold poisoned at a synchronised swimming gala? Dr Blue exploded by cannon during a hot air balloon race? Professor Violet crushed to death at a Love Island recoupling? You decide!

But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?

Direct from the West End - the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.

Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre... it’s time for that night out you have been dreaming of!

You're invited to celebrate the life and work of Neil Diamond - starring the renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on Stars in Their Eyes.

The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written.

From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist.
Spanning all genres from the reggae of 'Red Red Wine', through the country of 'Cracklin’ Rosie', and the Hollywood music of 'The Jazz Singer'.

Direct from the West End - the ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond.

Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre... it’s time for that night out you have been dreaming of!

You're invited to celebrate the life and work of Neil Diamond - starring the renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on Stars in Their Eyes.

The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began. A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest songs ever written.

From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist.
Spanning all genres from the reggae of 'Red Red Wine', through the country of 'Cracklin’ Rosie', and the Hollywood music of 'The Jazz Singer'.

From the producers of 'Fastlove' and 'The Magic of Motown', celebrate the music that has charmed six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show.

Enjoy all the hits such as, 'Forever In Blue Jeans', 'America', 'Love On The Rocks', 'Song Sung Blue', 'Hello Again', 'Cracklin’ Rosie', 'I Am. . . I Said', 'Beautiful Noise' and, of course, the unforgettable 'Sweet Caroline'.

The good times never seemed so good!

Joyful. Exuberant. A sunny celebration.

Who’s on stage

Royal Northern Sinfonia, the orchestra of The Glasshouse, are joined by guest conductor Ana Patino-Osorio. Section leader Adam Wood shines as soloist in the Haydn Trumpet Concerto.

What They’re Playing

Darlington Schools Co-created piece name tbc (10’)
Caroline Shaw Entr’Acte (11’)
Joseph Haydn Trumpet Concerto (13’)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Le Nozze di Figaro Overture (5’)
Felix Mendelssohn Italian Symphony (27’)

The World’s Premier show in celebration of DIANA ROSS and THE SUPREMES.

Theatre audiences prepare to be taken on a spellbinding journey visiting one of the greatest musical stories ever told.

A chronological history of hits from a career culminating in over 100 million record sales fronted by two international Diana Ross performers Shakella Dedi (The Supremes) and Tameka Jackson (Solo Career).

‘Where Did Our Love Go’, ‘Baby Love’, ‘Stop in The Name of Love’, ‘Reflections’, ‘You Keep Me Hanging On’, ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’, ‘Stoned Love’, ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, All of My Life’, ‘Touch Me In The Morning’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘My Old Piano’, ‘I’m Coming Out’, ‘Chain Reaction’, and so many more!

YOU CHOOSE – Every show is unique!

Based on the brilliant book by Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt

Nonsense Room Productions (Shark in the Park and Hairy Maclary Shows) bring you an interactive musical show for all the family. But in this show – YOU CHOOSE what happens!

Using the picture book as inspiration and through a series of games and challenges each show will be unique with different characters, locations, costumes and much more every time!

Seen by over a million people, now in its 19th year touring the UK.

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2025 as we reach out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.

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 we take you 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.

Seen by over a million people, now in its 19th year touring the UK.

It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2025 as we reach out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.

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 we take you 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.

Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

EARLY BIRD OFFER - £3 off selected seats for a limited time!

English Youth Ballet (EYB) presents a hauntingly beautiful production of GISELLE that promises romance, betrayal and revenge.

The story is set in the Edwardian era on an English country estate and has a Downton Abbey flavour. The young governess - Giselle falls in love with the aristocratic Albert who betrays her. She dies of a broken heart. Giselle’s ghost chooses to protect Albert as he visits her leafy graveside. In the forest live the macabre Wili Spirits - the ghosts of other young women who rise from the grave each night. They will stop at nothing to take their revenge on the menfolk of the town who cross their paths.

The inventive choreography is faithful to the well-loved original version and was created by Janet Lewis MBE – EYB’s Artistic Director – and her team. The classic stage designs were created by Keith Bish. The evocative musical score was composed especially for the ballet, in 1841, by the great master Adolphe Adam. An extra section of music by Adam, that is rarely heard, has been added for the Hunt Scene. In this section the exquisite music can be likened to the sound of galloping horses.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups.

Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

“An extraordinary emotive performance of Fleetwood Mac” MICK FLEETWOOD

"A stunning and incredibly accurate snapshot of the World’s first Super Group” SUNDAY TIMES

“They do Fleetwood Mac better than Fleetwood Mac.” MAIL ON SUNDAY

Join ADHD speaker, coach, former Wright Stuff TV presenter and late diagnosed ADHDer Hester Grainger LIVE on the road with ADHD - UNMASKED. The evening promises open conversation, laughter and a refreshingly honest look at life with ADHD. It's perfect for those with ADHD, whether diagnosed or not, supportive friends and family, or those who want to learn more about ADHD brains.

This unique, interactive event is a refreshing and engaging opportunity to take a closer look at ADHD. You'll have the chance to ask questions (anonymously if you prefer) and hear inspiring stories and experiences in this dopamine filled evening.

The Shake it Up Baby Tour

Come together, right now – it’s time to shake it up baby with the concert show of the year.

The sensational THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES features an incredible cast that not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they also generate that same, famed incredible excitement that was the trademark of the greatest group the world has ever seen – with the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour thrown in for good measure too.

Enjoy 'She Loves You', 'A Hard Day’s Night', 'Help!', 'I Feel Fine', 'Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band', 'Hey Jude', 'Here Comes the Sun', 'Get Back' and so many more non-stop chart toppers. Concertgoers are invited to join a magical musical tour that takes you back to the golden era of pop music - featuring hit after hit after hit!

Playing to ecstatic sell-out audiences all over the world - and now touring the nation, The Magic of the Beatles is all you need for an unforgettable night of crowd-pleasing, million-selling, solid-gold musical memories. So, let it be and get your tickets now!

Hipp @ The Hullabaloo


Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Justin returns with "The Greatest Performance of My Life".

After a successful and extensively extended tour of his 2022 show Stretch and Think (which you can catch in full on YouTube), he's back on the road with this new show.

The story covers subjects ranging from pantomimes to dreams, how to behave in hospitals, small talk, realising his Mum is a northern version of Columbo, and how being a smart-mouthed kid saved him from a life of continually being beaten up.

Above all else, it's the Justin you have to come to expect. It's funny and interesting, and perhaps there's a little bit that warms the soul, too.

Hipp @ The Hullabaloo


KAI HUMPHRIES – Blyths’ very own comedy star who has toured across 55 countries opening for his best friend Daniel Sloss, is the co-host of hit podcast "Sloss and Humphries on the Road" , and has toured 8 of his own solo shows around Australia as well as a run off-Broadway.

“Absolutely brilliant… Pure stand-up… honest, relatable and upbeat, you can’t help but like him… Fabulous” ????? (Voice Mag)

“Phenomenally funny… A fantastic comic who is smart, funny, and crude all at once… perpetually upbeat charisma, pushing and pulling us between laughter and empathy… Not to be missed!” (Broadway Baby)

Strictly’s superstar professional dancers, Dianne Buswell and Vito Coppola star in a brand-new stage show RED HOT AND READY!

This is a dynamic new dance show-with-a-difference created by BAFTA award recipient and world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison. RED HOT AND READY builds on the acclaimed performance legacy created by the global dance sensation Burn the Floor which has wowed audiences for over two decades.

Bringing together fan favourites Dianne and Vito, with their incredible ability to deliver show-stopping performances, and a cast of multi-disciplined Burn the Floor dancers from around the world, RED HOT AND READY is the ultimate high-voltage dance extravaganza, exploding with jaw-dropping choreography, heart-pounding music and breath-taking moves, from seriously sexy to irresistibly charming all celebrating the pure joy of dance!

JOOLS HOLLAND
and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
featuring GILSON LAVIS
with special guest star CHRIS DIFFORD
and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER, LOUISE MARSHALL & SUMUDU JAYATILAKA

As the UK's most popular pianist and bandleader, JOOLS HOLLAND OBE has performed and recorded with some of the most talented musicians and songwriters in the world, including Eric Clapton, the late George Harrison and Luther Vandross, Sting, BB King and Paul Weller. Jools is respected not only as a performer, but also an authority on all music.

The 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra features, at its helm, former Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis. Lavis has been drumming with Jools Holland for over 25 years, since their SQUEEZE days, with special guest Chris Difford and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall and Sumudu Jayatilaka.

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.

Get ready for a night of glam rock!

Girls grab your boys it’s time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love!

Starring son of Sweet Legend - Brian Connolly Jnr, it’s time to Get It On! As our sensational cast and live band recreate the soundtrack of a generation.

So come on feel the noise and grab your Tiger Feet as we say Bye, Bye Baby to the Spirit in the sky, for a night like no other!

Bringing you the biggest hits from the likes of The Bay City Rollers, Sweet, T.Rex, Mud, Slade, Bowie, Suzi Quatro, Wizzard and many more.

Keeping the glam rock fire burning, touring nationwide. This is the Glam Rock show! Not to be missed!

“If you love he 70s and love to be transported back……it really is for you.” BBC Radio Tees

Come with us to the place you belong, for a night of the very best country classics!

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as – for one night only – we celebrate the Kings and Queens of country music.

Brand-new for 2024, from hit producers Entertainers... this is the Lost in Music of Country!

Join us for a very special evening, celebrating country superstar royalty.

Enjoy the very biggest country songs of all time; '9 to 5', 'The Gambler', 'Walk the Line', 'Ring of Fire', 'King of the Road', 'Crazy', 'Rhinestone Cowboy', 'Jolene', 'Dance the Night Away', 'Walkin’ after Midnight' and many, many more.

The stars of our hit show Islands in the Stream return in this brand-new production that’s now BIGGER than ever!

It’s a night like no other – join us for a celebration, live on stage, of the music of a generation... in one night of Country Classics.

This is COUNTRY ROADS!

Q The Music’s JAMES BOND CONCERT SPECTACULAR is the world’s finest and most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond.

Celebrating more than 20 years as the first original and pioneering Bond concert, they are known for their stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed in with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club around the world recognises them as the best and finest performances of the songs since the originals.

Focusing not only on theme songs, the show also pays homage to the complete canon covering chase music, incidental cues and suites from across the series.

Critically acclaimed show producer and No.1 recording artist Steve Steinman stars in a brand-new production - Love Hurts.

Famously known for his hit shows Anything For Love – The Meat Loaf Story and Vampires Rock, this new show will feature over 25 epic love songs that broke a million hearts and rocked the world!

With an incredible stage set, lighting and sound along with a 7-piece live band and a powerhouse cast of amazing singers you’re guaranteed to have the night of your life, singing out loud and rocking out to the greatest power ballads and anthems of all time.

Including tracks from Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Whitesnake, Billy Idol, Aerosmith, Tina Turner, Cutting Crew, Foreigner, REO Speedwagon, Rainbow, Van Halen, Europe, Air Supply and many more.

Starring Vicky Entwistle

LIVING THE LIFE OF RILEY is a heart-warming, heart-breaking and hilarious tale of a family, trying to negotiate their way through teenage tantrums, autism, and Grandma.

Strutting Player: "It's raw! It's uncomfortable! It’s Hilarious!" – Edinburgh Fringe

Culture Vulture: "Beautifully written and full of touching moments" – Edinburgh Fringe

What our audience said:

"A brilliant story, true to life, a couple of tears but many laughs… Highly recommended."

"The trials and tribulations of family life with serious issues and serious laughter, a fabulous cast and an amazing show."

"Although very real and sad at times, it makes you realise you are not alone."

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE returns to Darlington in 2025, its 26th year of touring the world in over 50 countries.

Featuring world class musicians and star vocalists who perform live on stage, and world?champion dancers, this mesmerising show is?a completely captivating experience of pulsating rhythms with slick choreography performed at lightning speed.

Join us on this thrilling journey that is Irish in essence, through the country's ancient history to the modern, urban Ireland that we see today, bursting with talent.

Taylor Swift - Eras - Tribute Concert

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self-confessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.

The show has already taken ‘Swifties’ across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including - 'Shake It Off', 'Blank Space', 'Love Story', 'You Belong With Me', 'Look What You Made Me Do', 'I Knew You Were Trouble' and many, many more.

Not to be missed - TAYLORMANIA is returning to Darlington Hippodrome in 2025!

A brand-new tour of the joys of the English language with Britain’s best-loved wordsmith’

Following on from her hit show ‘The Secret Life of Words’, Susie Dent is back with a brand-new collection of facts and stories from the wonderful world of words. Have you ever wondered whether there’s a word for going to the fridge for the umpteenth time in search of something new? Or puzzled over the reason why a group of crows is called a ‘murder’, while owls form a ‘parliament’? Is teen slang actually designed to make us tear our hair out? And just how many words do we need for being drunk?

With the help of funny, insightful, and head-scratching examples, Susie will entertain and educate us with her pick of language’s greatest hits. Word Perfect will remind us just how unpredictable, wayward, and utterly magical our mother tongue can be.

For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour!

Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world-renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other.

We’ll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage!

Not only that, but we’ll also find out more about fossils, time scales and how our planet has changed over hundreds of millions of years.

So get ready for a roaring experience like no other as NATUAL HISTORY MUSEUM PRESENTS DINOSAURS LIVE comes to Darlington Hippodrome.

Age guidance: 3+

Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free.

THE ACCLAIMED STAGE PRODUCTION OF THE HIT MOVIE RETURNS

Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone.

Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things start to take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched…

Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.

He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoes.

You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff.

A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense.

Direct from the West End and having sold out venues worldwide, including multiple shows in Dublin, where it all began for The Dubliners back in 1962, the 2025 UK tour of Seven Drunken Nights will feature an all-new production, boasting the show’s most lavish set to-date.

In association with the legendary Irish pub O’Donoghue’s - the iconic venue where The Dubliners first began performing together - Seven Drunken Nights is a spectacular tale that celebrates Ireland’s favourite musical sons in authentic style.

Steeped in song, story and revelry, this critically acclaimed production tells the incredible story of the group’s 50-years career, invoking the spirit of the great Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke and Jim McCann.

In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up?

Stewart Lee ("The world's greatest living stand-up comedian" The Times), is in danger of being left behind. He's approaching sixty with debilitating health conditions, his TV profile has diminished, and his once BAFTA award-winning style of stand-up seems obsolete. But can Lee unleash his inner Man-Wulf to position himself alongside comedy legends like Dave Chappelle, Ricky Gervais and Jordan Peterson at the forefront of side-splitting stadium-stuffing shit-posting?

Show running time: approx. 2 hours plus interval

Age guidance: 14+

The internationally-acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

They skyrocketed to worldwide stardom 60 years ago with No1 hit 'Sherry' – so, come out tonight as we celebrate all of their million-selling hits.

'Walk Like a Man', 'Rag Doll', 'Oh What a Night', 'Silence is Golden'... in one incredible concert show! Time to hang on to what you got... 7.30pm - it’s the time, Darlington - it’s the place, Hippodrome - it’s the motion.

So, come out tonight as we take you to a place where the moon shines bright and we dance the night away, taking you back in time with BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY, celebrating the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

This non-stop hit machine, authentically recreated by our phenomenal cast and live band will transport you back in time to 1963 and beyond for a magical evening enjoying all your favourites.

During the 60s and 70s No1 hits 'Sherry', 'December 1963 (Oh What a Night)', 'Walk Like a Man', 'Rag Doll' and 'Big Girls Don’t Cry' helped propel the Four Seasons and Frankie Valli to super stardom.

After selling an incredible 100 million records worldwide, there’s a Four Seasons song that shares a special place in everyone’s heart. This internationally acclaimed show authentically revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest.

Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women was an immediate critical and commercial success. The book was inspired by Alcott’s experiences growing up and is one of the best loved novels of all time.

Experience the enduring journey of the March sisters - tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy, as they as they navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family. Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition and follow them as they progress into womanhood.

Still as relevant today Little Women is a celebration of women proving that women can be heroes of their own story, can be bold, persistent, self-assured to stand strong in who they are, and what they desire for themselves in their present and future.

Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of the classic story offers a captivating rendition of Little Women that breathes new life into a cherished classic.

The recent success of the Greta Gerwig film, the nostalgia of the classic book, combined with a beautiful adaptation provides an exciting theatrical experience guaranteed to be a night (or afternoon!) filled with laughter, tears, and a heart-warming lifting of the spirits.

“Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!”



From the producers of the UK tour of Hancock’s Half Hour comes another radio comedy classic live on stage.



From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half-an-hour every Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to 15 million people would gather around the wireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and his merry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.



With its infamous movie spoofs and hilarious regular characters such as Rambling Sid Rumpo, Charles and Fiona, J. Peasemold Gruntfuttock, and Julian and Sandy, Round the Horne was one of the biggest and best radio comedy shows of all time, and still endures today, 60 years on.

So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Original scripts by Barry Took and Marty Feldman

RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, DIVINA DE CAMPO stars in

DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS

Get ready for a Night at the Musicals like you’ve never seen before!

DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS - All the eleganza-extravaganza of the West End combined with the fierce and fabulous world of Drag! A night of sassy showstoppers, where the divas are anything but dull! If you can’t handle the ‘T’ then sashay away cos the dolls are really gonna slay!

100% LIVE VOCALS – Absolutely no lip sync battles on this stage. Just unbelievable vocal talent, sprinkled with sass.

Whether you live for Les Mis, cheer for Mamma Mia, or you’re crazy for Kinky Boots, there is something for everyone in this ultimate twist on a classic night at the theatre.

With super slick show-stoppers and epic camp-choreo, our Queens will leave you gagging! Dragged to the Musicals; Serving you a night you won’t forget.

Boundary breaking pioneers fusing the omnipotent power of the orchestra with innovative technology and the raucous rebellion of rock, LONDON SYMPHONIC ROCK ORCHESTRA (LSRO) deliver iconic rock hits in the most spectacular way.

A collective of 12 classically trained artists brought together by their love of rock music and immense talent, the LSRO formed in 2018 and have been wowing audiences ever since. LSRO have collaborated and performed with many artists including the Trevor Horn Band and Queen Machine and have played more than 200 shows to over 400,000 fans!

Adorned in the guise of rock warriors, LSRO perform whilst immersed in a candlelit fantasy forest. The atmosphere is electric, the musicians are mesmerising and the supersonic, 100% live, wall of sound they create leaves the audience instantly captivated.

Expect reimagined classic hits from: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N Roses, Evanescence, Motörhead, Foo Fighters, Rage Against The Machine, System of a Down and many more

By Charles Dickens Directed and designed by Michael Lunney

Adapted for the stage by Francis Evelyn

Starring Chris Walker and John Burton.



Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to announce a new extended adaptation of their hugely successful production of Charles Dickens' nerve-tingling masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman who is haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line.

The story of the Carpenters is one of career highs, heartbreaks and music that touched the world. YESTERDAY ONCE MORE transports us to a time when legends ruled the airwaves and The Carpenters soared to stardom with well-crafted tunes and pitch-perfect soulful vocals. Get ready to relive the magic of their legacy with the ultimate homage to the two siblings who changed the musical landscape forever.

For over two decades, Toni Lee has been performing Karen Carpenter tunes with incredible accuracy in top venues throughout the UK and beyond. YESTERDAY ONCE MORE – THE CARPENTERS SONGBOOK is the most recent production featuring a full band steeped in Carpenters musical nuance and ready to bring an unforgettable night of nostalgia and heartfelt music. All the hits are here including: ‘Superstar’, ‘Rainy Days’, ‘Mondays’, ‘(They Long to Be) Close to You’ and of course, ‘Yesterday Once More’.

Drawing from six decades of smash-hits and more than 160 million records sold worldwide, Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection celebrates the legacy of one of the greatest American musicians of all time.

This stunning new stage production features a full-band dedicated to bringing both authenticity and electrifying energy, recreating iconic performances from the archives including Billy’s appearance on?The Old Grey Whistle Test?in 1978, his iconic Wembley Concert in 1984 and the seminal ‘Live In Long Island’.

This roof-raising two hour staged concert features non-stop hits including: ‘My Life’, ‘Just The Way You Are’, ‘The Longest Time’, ‘An Innocent Man’, ‘New York State of Mind’, ‘She’s Always A Woman’, ‘Tell Her About It’, ‘Piano Man’, ‘Uptown Girl’ and many more.

Reviews:
“I think you’re amazing” Ramin Karimloo - West End and Greatest American Composer of All Time

“Great performance” Jurgen Klopp - Ex Liverpool FC Manager

Join us for an unforgettable evening where our dog behaviour expert will give insight into how dogs think, how to better interpret their behaviour and how to enjoy the best of these joyful members of our families!

Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a curious newcomer, this show will equip you with the tools to foster a deeper connection with your four-legged companion.

Apollo Theatre Company presents Ode to Joyce

The songs and monologues of Joyce Grenfell

Compiled and performed by Cheryl Knight

Co-devised and directed by Paul Knight

Joyce Grenfell was one of the greatest female entertainers of the twentieth century, loved the world over for her hilarious and beautifully observed monologues and songs, as well as numerous film, television and radio appearances.

Her legacy continued through the work of Victoria Wood, who cited her as being a great influence, as well as an array of female comedians including Miranda Hart.

First conceived in honour of her centenary year and playing to sell-out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival, this revue has been delighting audiences ever since. In this gem of nostalgia, which recreates the setting of one of Joyce’s stage shows, Cheryl Knight ‘absolutely captures her spirit’ (Everything Theatre). Woven between the well-known songs and monologues are some of her more delicate and poignant pieces, as well as some rare and exclusive material. Truly a labour of love, this show brings back to life an extraordinary entertainer.

Back by Popular Demand for 2025!

Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year! After a sensational run, we’re back—bigger, brighter, and more festive than ever before. This spectacular Christmas concert is the ultimate way to kickstart your festive celebrations, guaranteed to fill your heart with holiday cheer and have you singing along from start to finish.

Packed with all your favourite Christmas classics, the show brings the spirit of the season to life with dazzling performances, stunning festive visuals, and a sensational live band. From heartwarming ballads to upbeat festive anthems, it’s the perfect playlist for your Christmas celebrations.

Whether you're starting a new festive tradition or keeping the magic alive, Step into Christmas is the ultimate feel-good Christmas concert spectacular.

After a sold-out international tour, and a second round of supporting Milton Jones - the man who asked us, “Do you ski?”, is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”

In a world full of relentless click bait, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him.

Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia, where he plunged himself into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are.

And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you.

It’s time to go “Deep”

Celebrate the Christmas season with JAMES B PARTRIDGE and his delightful THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY 2025 show, a night packed with festive spirit, singalong tunes, and the nostalgia of Christmases gone by. Known for his vibrant energy and exceptional vocal talent, James brings seasonal favourites and unexpected mashups that will have the whole audience singing along. With appearances on BBC The One Show, BBC Breakfast, Loose Women, and BBC Radio 2, James has charmed audiences across the UK and Europe, bringing people together through his love of music and performance.

A mix of classic Christmas tunes and reflections on growing up during this magical season, this show promises warmth, community, and a dash of Christmas magic. Don’t miss your chance to relive the joy of a Christmas assembly, with James leading the way for an unforgettable night of festive fun!

Superbly original, hilariously festive, and bursting with seasonal cheer, The Crooners Christmas Special is the ultimate Christmas comedy music show. Packed with laugh-out-loud antics, sharp one-liners, and a dazzling dose of Big Band swing, it’s a festive treat like no other.

From the creators of the UK hit comedy Crooners and backed by their outrageous Big Band, this spectacular show features iconic Christmas classics by the greatest crooners of all time. Get ready to laugh, sing along, and leave brimming with festive cheer!

Arthur delivers the Charles Dickens story and follows this with his own adaptation of the most classic of festive tales, A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Due to public pressure, Count Arthur Strong extends his fond farewell to you, for a ‘once in a lifetime’ limited run. As he takes on, one of the literary greats, the famous Charles Dickens, and then goes on to present his one-man interpretation of A Christmas Carol.

‘If you miss it, you weren’t there!’

One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 7 million people worldwide, The Woman In Black continues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations.

Obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black, Arthur Kipps engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

‘The most brilliantly effective spine-chiller you will ever encounter’ Daily Telegraph.

‘Guaranteed to chill the blood’ Evening Standard

Celebrating the sensationally strong female leaders of rock, including Blondie, Suzi Q, Janis Joplin, Heart, Joan Jett, Pink, Kiki Dee, Bonnie Tyler, Cher and so many more! Hell yeah if we Could Turn Back Time we’d go see them all in one night too – you go girls.

Since 2016, Women in Rock have been wowing audiences across the UK & Europe with their high energy performances. With a cast of world-class musicians and vocalists that deliver a blistering 2-hour performance, you’ll be singing, dancing and rocking out from the off with hit after hit. There’s something here for everyone, it’s a bring-the-whole-family affair! A show unlike any other with electric costume changes, soaring vocals, impressive harmonies and audience interaction, you will not be disappointed.

Join us for iconic songs such as Piece Of My Heart, Black Velvet, You Oughta Know & Left Outside Alone as we show you just what these women are made of. You’ll be left in awe of the vocal ability of the Women in Rock cast and feeling like you can take on the world!

The Johnny Cash Roadshow is heading into its 20th year on the road and stronger than ever! A fast paced, energetic, constantly evolving show that's now the longest running and most critically acclaimed Johnny Cash show across the UK and Europe.

With standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina tribute – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breathtaking tribute to Tina Turner celebrates the amazing life and work of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll! Early hits, including 'River Deep - Mountain High' and 'Nutbush City Limits', were just a taste of what was to come. 'We Don’t Need Another Hero', 'Simply the Best', 'What’s Love Got to Do With It', 'I Don’t Wanna Lose You' and 'When the Heartache is Over' propelled Tina to stardom.

The biggest rock anthems of all time, performed live with powerhouse vocals and epic guitar solos. From stadium-filling classics to hands-in-the-air singalongs, this electrifying night of music brings together iconic hits from Bon Jovi, Heart, Queen, Journey, Bonnie Tyler, Aerosmith, and more.

Expect incredible performances of legendary tracks like "Livin’ on a Prayer", "Alone", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Total Eclipse of the Heart", and "I Don’t Want to Miss a Beat".

Leading men from London’s West End combine in a powerhouse of vocal talent.

After selling out arenas across Europe, The West End Tenors embark on their first UK Tour, bringing their smash hit show directly to you!

The cast of The West End Tenors have starred in musicals such as Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and Miss Saigon, as well as performing at Windsor Castle for the Royal Family, the BBC Proms and the Eurovision Song Contest.

Celebrating the greatest triumphs of Musical Theatre & Film, their spine-tingling vocals are not to be missed, leaving audiences breathless from start to finish.

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.

He's been called an "overnight success" - even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks!

CHRIS MCCAUSLAND is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making.

The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Recommended age: 16+

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since. Now it triumphantly returns to Darlington Hippodrome as part of its 2025-2026 UK Tour.

Forget feel good, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including 'That’ll Be The Day', 'Oh Boy', 'Rave On', 'La Bamba', 'Chantilly Lace', 'Johnny B. Goode', 'Raining In My Heart', 'Everyday', 'Shout' and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

Brand NEW for 2026, Beautiful Crazy is an exciting and authentic theatrical celebration of one of the biggest country stars on the planet… Luke Combs.

Featuring award-winning country singer Noel Boland and a band led by Sarah Jory, the world’s number one female pedal steel guitar player and BCMA Hall of Fame Inductee, Beautiful Crazy features fan favourites including: Ain't No Love in Oklahoma, Where the Wild Things Are, Fast Car, When It Rains It Pours, She Got the Best of Me, Hurricane and, of course, Beautiful Crazy.

Get ready to experience a Cher show like no other! ‘Turn Back Time’ with The Shoop Shoop Show - The Cher Collection, an exhilarating music-led production. It is led by international powerhouse vocalist Rachael Hawnt, the winner of ITV’s Starstruck. The show spans every decade of Cher’s incredible career so be prepared to be dazzled by disco HITS and pop rock chart-toppers.