Local Entertainment
Darlington Civic Theatre
Darlington Civic Theatre first opened its doors on Monday September 2 1907 as the New Hippodrome & Palace of Varieties under the leadership of Managing Director Signor Rino Pepi. Over the years many famous names have appeared at the theatre including Anna Pavlova, Tommy Cooper, Dame Margot Fonteyn, Rex Harrison, Dame Vera Lynn and Mickey Rooney. The reputation of the Civic Theatre has grown over the years and it still attracts the biggest names in the theatre world and is a sought after venue for national touring.
www.darlington.gov.uk/Culture/arts/
Mima
mima is a bold new gallery of modern and contemporary art designed by Erick van Egeraat Associated Architects. The gallery brings together the town’s art collections for the first time. mima hosts temporary exhibitions of fine art and craft from 1900 to now. Featuring the work of internationally acclaimed artists, the programme includes painting, drawing, ceramics, jewellery design, sound, film, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Exhibitions change every quarter.
www.visitmima.com
The Arc, Stockton
Productions from the greats of the West End to the elegance of the ballet and opera, alongside the very best touring musicals, the latest comedy talent and show
www.arconline.co.uk
Middlesbrough Theatre & Middlesbrough Town Hall:
Welcome to another packed season of shows at Middlesbrough Theatre.Once again, drama is the kingpin of our programme and we are delighted to be offering more split-week runs of popular plays, including a brand-new comedy by North-East playwrights Ed Waugh and Trevor Wood and a gripping thriller by the creator of The Avengers, as well as comedies by three
masters of the genre, John Godber, Alan Ayckbourn and Noel Coward. With more great drama lined up for
the Autumn, Middlesbrough Theatre continues to take its place as “Tees Valley’s Playhouse”
www.middlesbrough,gov.uk
Sunderland Empire
The North East’s flagship theatre – the Sunderland Empire is the largest touring venue between Manchester and Edinburgh. Staging a huge array of productions from the greats of the West End to the elegance of the ballet and opera, alongside the very best touring musicals, the latest comedy talent and shows your children will love. So why not visit our website and take a look at some of our fantastic shows we have lined up for the year ahead. 24HR Booking Line: 0844 847 2499
www.sunderlandempire.org.uk
