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Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 September
HILARITY BITES
THE HIPP featuring
Bridget Christie, Harriet Kemsley, Ignacio Lopez, Brennan Reece
BIG GIRLS DON’T CRY
Saturday 20 September 7.30pm RAVE ON Sunday 21 September 7.30pm
Thursday 25 September 7.30pm THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
HONESTLY
Friday 3 October 8pm
STEWART LEE VS THE MAN-WULF
Wednesday 24 September 7.30pm
Sunday 28 September 7.30pm IN POUR TASTE: A COMEDY WINE TASTING EXPERIENCE
Sunday 28 September 8pm
ROUND THE HORNE - 60TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Monday 6 October 7.30pm THE PHANTOMS STARRING LEE MEAD
Tuesday 7 October 7.30pm
Hipp at The Hullabaloo
Hipp at The Hullabaloo
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Anne-Marie Casey’s masterful new adaptation of Little Women breathes new life into one of the best loved novels of all time. Step into the world of sisterhood, courage, ambition, as the March sisters - tomboy Jo, beautiful Meg, sensitive Beth, and spoilt Amy - navigate the challenges of the Civil War era, forging unbreakable bonds of love and family.
Following the recent success of the Greta Gerwig film, this beautiful new adaptation is a celebration of women, filled with laugher, tears and a theatrical, heartwarming lifting of the spirits.
Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October
Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm
Saturday matinee 2.30pm G
DRAGGED TO THE MUSICALS
Wednesday 8 October 7.30pm
HOT CLUB DU NORD
Friday 10 October 8pm
DIRTY DUSTING
Tuesday 14 October 7.30pm
SKY FULL OF STARS - A TRIBUTE TO COLDPLAY
Thursday 9 October 7.30pm
ANYTHING FOR LOVE
Saturday 11 October 7.30pm
LONDON
SYMPHONIC ROCK ORCHESTRA
Wednesday 15 October 7.30pm
MARK STEELTHE LEOPARD IN MY HOUSE
Friday 10 October 7.30pm
AN AUDIENCE WITH STUART BROAD Presented by Laithwaites Sunday 12 October 7.30pm
SALT
Friday 24 October 8pm
Hipp at The Hullabaloo
Hipp at The Hullabaloo
English Touring Opera
THE RAPE OF LUCRETIA
Lucretia is subject to a vicious test of loyalty at the hands of the decadent prince Tarquinius, unleashing a cruel and reckless series of events that have shattering consequences. English Touring Opera present The Rape of Lucretia, Benjamin Britten’s response to a world left in ruins by war. A brutally relevant and chilling exploration of the abuse of power, The Rape of Lucretia shows the darkest reaches of human nature and the perseverance of hope in a piece underscored by beautiful music and lyricism from one of the UK’s greatest composers.
Both operas are sung in English, with English surtitles.
Friday 17 October 7.30pm
Presented by
THE ELIXIR OF LOVE
Beautiful and popular Adina is completely out of Nemorino’s league. Shy and sincere but desperate to catch her eye, the arrival of the smooth-talking Doctor Dulcamara and his apparently miraculous concoctions provides the perfect opportunity to change his fate. But Nemorino soon discovers that love is rarely straightforward, and that perhaps his ‘Elixir’ is just wine after all…
English Touring Opera return to Darlington with Donizetti’s sparkling The Elixir of Love in a new production set in a down-on-its-luck seaside town.
Saturday 18 October 7.30pm
COME FROM AWAY
Wednesday 22 OctoberSaturday 1 November Various times
7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. A remarkable true story.
This smash hit show shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts.
Tickets available only through DarlingtonOS
01325 244659 • www.darlingtonos.org.uk
This is an amateur production
A new adaptation of Charles Dickens' spine tingling masterpiece The Signalman. Set in 1880, this is the exquisitely unnerving tale of a tormented signalman haunted by visions of impending disaster on his isolated stretch of line. Can a well meaning traveller, who chances upon the lonely signal box while out walking, calm the man’s fears before he spirals into self destruction?
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Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 November
Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm
Saturday matinee 2.30pm
'Perfect family viewing.'
BEYOND THE CURTAIN
The Smeds and The Smoos© Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic
Presented by Tall Stories
A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
A JOYFUL TALE OF STAR-CROSSED ALIENS
Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
Tuesday 11 - Wednesday 12 November
Tuesday 1.30pm & 4.30pm Wednesday 10.30am & 1pm
Starring Chris Walker and John Burton with James Morley, Bruce Chattan and Adam Mort
YESTERDAY ONCE MORE
Thursday 13 November 7.30pm
THE BIG PANTS PARTY Saturday 15 November 7.30pm THE SOUTH Sunday 16 November 7.30pm
ORCHESTRA OF OPERA NORTH FROM RAIL TO STAGE
Monday 17 November 7.30pm
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UPTOWN GIRLTHE BILLY JOEL COLLECTION
Tuesday 18 November 7.30pm
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF DOGS
ODE TO JOYCE
Saturday 22 November 7.30pm
Wednesday 19 November 7.30pm TOM HOUGHTON
Wednesday 26 November 7.30pm
Hipp at The Hullabaloo
Christmas at the Hipp
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS
THE CROONERS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Friday 28 November 7.30pm
Tuesday 25 November 7.30pm THE BIG CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY Thursday 27 November 7.30pm
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG IS CHARLES DICKENS IN 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL' Saturday 29 November 7.30pm
One of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End, this gripping production is a brilliant study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 8 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.
Age guidance: 12+
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 January
Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm
Saturday matinee 2.30pm
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LEGEND - THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY
Wednesday 14 January 7.30pm
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
Saturday 17 January 7.30pm
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WOMEN IN ROCK
Thursday 15 January 7.30pm
TOTALLY TINA
Sunday 18 January 7.30pm
Friday 23Saturday 24
January
Friday 10.30am & 6.30pm
Saturday 2pm & 6.30pm
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBBC TV series will be appearing live (and dead!) on stage!
When William Shakespeare is asked to create the greatest show on earth, he’s no idea how much trouble he’ll get from monstrous monarchs like Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and Boudica! Then things hot up when Death appears! Can it get any worse? Of course it can!
Featuring a live band, led by the Horrible Histories song master Richie Webb himself, and starring the amazing TV actors singing the sensational TV songs, including Charles II, Dick Turpin and the Vikings, this is one show you won’t want to miss! Bring your singing voices for a truly Horrible show!
VARNA INTERNATIONAL BALLET & ORCHESTRA
SWAN LAKE
Sunday 25 January 2pm & 5.30pm
THE NUTCRACKER
Monday 26 January 7.30pm
CINDERELLA
Tuesday 27 January 7.30pm
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THE ROCK ANTHEMS SHOW
Wednesday 28 January 7.30pm
THE ELO SHOW
Friday 30 January 7.30pm
SCUMMY MUMMIESHOT MESS
Thursday 29 January 7.30pm
THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
Saturday 31 January 7.30pm
MADAMA BUTTERFLY
Sunday 1 February 7.30pm CARMEN
Monday 2 February 7.30pm
PETER ANDRE IN THE VERY BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS
Tuesday 3 February 7.30pm
THE ETERNAL SHAME OF SUE PERKINS
Thursday 5 February 7.30pm
FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
Saturday 7 February 2pm
WEST END TENORS
Wednesday 4 February 7.30pm
REVISION ON TOUR: MACBETH
Friday 6 February 1pm & 7pm
JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: DEAD!!! (GOOD FUN TIME)
Saturday 7 February 8pm Hipp at The Hullabaloo
DANNY ROBINS IN UNCANNY: FEAR OF THE DARK
Sunday 8 February 7.30pm
JASON MANFORDA MANFORD ALL SEASONS
Thursday 12 February 7.30pm
SING-A-LONG-A THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
Saturday 14 February 7.30pm
JOSS ARNOTT DANCEMEET THE HATTER
Wednesday 11 February 1pm & 6pm
Integrating dance, storytelling, original music, digital projection, lighting and animation, this epic production features a new retelling of the iconic Hatter character from Lewis Caroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland - but with a twist.
PEPPA PIG'S BIG FAMILY SHOW
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February
Various times
MICHAEL PORTILLOA LIFE OF TWO HALVES
Monday 16 February 7.30pm
SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE - THE GEORGE HARRISON STORY
Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm
THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS
Friday 20 February 7.30pm
PUNK OFF - THE SOUNDS OF PUNK & NEW WAVE
Tuesday 17 February 7.30pm
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
Thursday 19 February 7.30pm
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
Saturday 21 February 7.30pm
ROB LAMBERTI PRESENTS PERFECTLY GEORGE
Friday 27 February 7.30pm
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 February Various times
UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
Tuesday 3 March 7.30pm
AL MURRAY - ALL YOU NEED IS GUV
Sunday 1 March 7.30pm
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
Wednesday 4 March 7.30pm
ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA
Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2
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Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto takes you by the hand and leads you on a journey that’s full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s full of the composer’s unpredictable and acidic style, and its mood changes without warning; one moment it’s cheeky, then it’s challenging and aggressive, then perhaps sentimental and schmaltzy. It keeps everyone - audience and musician - on their toes. Mendelssohn’s Scottish Symphony captures the awe of viewing the majestic Scottish landscape perfectly.
CHRIS MCCAUSLANDYONKS!
Friday 6 March 7.30pm
You've probably seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety Show, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
CELTIC ILLUSION
Saturday 7 March 7.30pm
The Irish dance and grand illusion phenomenon that has dazzled audiences across the world is finally making its premiere United Kingdom tour in 2026.
Thursday 5 March
Evenings 7.30pm
BOYBAND IN THE BUFF
Starring pop heartthrob
Gareth Gates
Get ready for 90s/00s boyband hits and very little clothing!
Sunday 8 March 7.30pm
When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek God, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.
With newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want and a whole mythology textbook’s worth of mythical monsters on his tail, Percy must learn what it means to be a hero.
Over the past 20 years, Percy Jackson has become a worldwide phenomenon. First there was the best-selling series of books, then two incredible films and a Disney TV series. Now the adventures of Percy Jackson will burst onto the stage at Darlington Hippodrome. It’s the perfect adventure for gods and mortals of all ages with a gripping story that shows that ‘normal’ really is a myth!
Age guidance: 8+
Tuesday 10Saturday 14 March
Evenings 7pm
Thursday & Saturday matinees 2pm
“A BOLT OF STAGE MAGIC. A show that whisks you to another dimension” The Times
“YOU ARE GUARANTEED THE NIGHT OF YOUR LIFE” Radio Times
Book by Joe Tracz, music and lyrics by Rob Rokicki, Adapted from the book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
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!
Tuesday 17 - Saturday 21 March Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
'PURE UNADULTERATED FUN' Daily Telegraph
'THE SHOW YOU’LL NEVER FORGET' Daily Mail
‘IT’S BUDDY BRILLIANT’ The Sun
BEAUTIFUL CRAZYTHE LUKE COMBS COLLECTION
Tuesday 24 March 7.30pm
SOLVE-ALONG-A MURDER SHE WROTE
Wednesday 25 March 8pm
MRS SMITH1,2,3 EYES ON ME
Saturday 28 March 8pm
VAMPIRES ROCKETERNAL LOVE
Wednesday 25 March 7.30pm
BARRY STEELE’S ROY ORBISON STORYTHE PLATINUM YEARS
Saturday 28 March 7.30pm
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Hipp at The Hullabaloo
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Original Theatre in association with Joshua Beaumont & Huw Allen present MURDER
AT MIDNIGHT
A comedy thriller by Torben Betts, directed by Philip Franks
Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty), Susie Blake (Victoria Wood’s as Seen on TV, Coronation Street) and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks). A killer night out!
From the writer of Murder in the Dark comes a deliciously twisted crime caper like no other.
It’s New Year’s Eve in a quiet corner of Kent and a killer is in the house…
We meet notorious gangster Jonny the Cyclops, his glamorous wife, his trigger-happy sidekick, his mum, who’s seeing things, her very jittery carer, plus a vicar who’s hiding something and a nervous burglar dressed as a clown.
Throw in a suitcase full of cash, a stash of deadly weapons, and one infamous unsolved murder… What could possibly go wrong?
Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house. Seven suspects and a Murder at Midnight
Written by acclaimed playwright Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder in the Dark, The Mirror Crack’d), Murder at Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humourguaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight. Age guidance: 14+
Wednesday 1Saturday 4 April Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm
Saturday matinee 2.30pm
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OMID DJALILI - NAMASTE
Wednesday 8 April
7.30pm
THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOW
Thursday 9 April 7.30pm
MURDER, SHE DIDN’T WRITE
Saturday 11 April 7.30pm
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.
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o Universal Credit claimants save 50% on tickets and classes for their household
o Pension Credit claimants save 50% on classes and one ticket per show
Friday 10 April 2.30pm
FUN FOR LITTLE ONES - LIVE TRIBUTE TO ‘MS RACHEL’ Sunday 12 April 2.30pm WEST END MAGIC
To join the scheme, please scan the QR code to visit the webpage or contact the box office. For more information on accessing the venue, please contact the box office or visit www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/access
He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.
This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady
Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family!
Age guidance: 3+
Thursday 16Sunday 19 April 10.30am & 1.30pm
Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind… ...and possibly your eardrums.
Glorious! is the true story of American socialite Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice. Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.
Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street), this hilarious production played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good spring comedy we’ve been waiting for.
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Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May
Evenings 7.30pm
Thursday matinee 2pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
When well-loved spinster Emily Simpson is found dead in the picturesque village of Badger’s Drift, her friend Lucy Bellringer refuses to accept it was an accident. DCI Tom Barnaby and Sergeant Gavin Troy are called in to investigate, uncovering a world of hidden passions, long-buried secrets and deadly rivalries.
Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world premiere of the critically acclaimed television favourite, Midsomer Murders
Tuesday 19Saturday 23 May
Evenings 7.30pm (Except Wednesday)
Wednesday & Thursday matinee 2pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm
Starring Daniel Casey
LOST IN MUSIC
Tuesday 5 May 7.30pm AN EVENING WITH JACK THE RIPPER
TAYLORMANIA
Saturday 9 May 8pm
Thursday 28 May 6.30pm TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE
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Friday 29 May 2pm
ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA
Thursday 4 June 7.30pm THE WIZARD OF OZ (ADULT PANTO)
Saturday 20 June 7.30pm
TOM GATESEPIC STAGE SHOW
Wednesday 27 May 12.30pm and 3.30pm
MONEY FOR NOTHING
Wednesday 3 June 7.30pm
HERE WE GO AGAIN STARRING KERRY KATONA Sunday 21 June 7.30pm
Hipp at The Hullabaloo
Tuesday 23 June 7.30pm
SERIOUSLY COLLINSTHE TRIBUTE TO PHIL COLLINS & GENESIS
Friday 28 August 7.30pm KAI WIDDRINGTONEVOLUTION
SONIA SABRI COMPANYROSHNI
Wednesday 24 June 7.30pm
PSYCHIC SALLY
Monday 7 September 7.30pm
RADIO GAGA
Sunday 12 July 7.30pm
QUEEN OF THE NIGHTA TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON
Wednesday 9 September 7.30pm
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High School
Pupil s are valued, thoughtfully suppor ted and proud of their school. ISI, June 2025
At Teesside High School, we take pride in offering a truly exceptional and personalised learning journey for ever y pupil, recognised at the highest level by the Independent School s Inspectorate (ISI)
Our latest Inspection Repor t sets us apar t from other independent school s in Teesside and places THS in the top 15% of inspected school s nationwide.
From innovative curriculum deliver y and outstanding enrichment oppor tunities to unrivalled pastoral care, ever y thing we do is designed to nur ture confidence, curiosity and character
Get in touch to organise a tour of our outstanding facilities and riverside grounds via admissions@teessidehigh.co.uk
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