What`s On - Darlington Civic Theatre

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A MAD WORLD MY
MASTERS
CALAMITY JANE
AVENUE Q
THE HISTORY BOYS
What’s On Summer 2015
WELCOME TO OUR SUMMER SEASON...
LET’S MAKE A DATE
... at Darlington Civic Theatre.
APRIL
Join us this season as we journey from 1950s
Soho to the black hills of Dakota, from the
golden age of Hollywood to Groovy Greece!
Join us for the trip of a lifetime, with no passport
required!
We’re excited to welcome the Royal
Shakespeare Company’s production of rollicking
Jacobean comedy A Mad World My Masters.
Complete with live band and jazz singer, this is
one production you won’t want to miss. Other
highlights include Alan Bennett’s The History
Boys - recently voted as the nation’s favourite
play and a brand new tour of Avenue Q, a
musical from a team whose credentials include
the songs from Disney’s Frozen. Bringing a touch
of Hollywood glamour is a fresh and vibrant
production of Calamity Jane as well as The
Songbook of Judy Garland starring Judy’s own
daughter Lorna Luft, direct from the USA.
Along with a fantastic selection of music and
comedy and one of my personal favourites, Voca
People, amazing vocal sounds combine for an
evening of total excitement.
For our family audiences we have Sing-a-long-a
Frozen, then Ministry of Science drop in to take us
on a journey of discovery and we are delighted
to welcome back The Birmingham Stage
Company with Horrible Histories - Groovy Greeks
and Incredible Invaders featuring 3D.
Hopefully it will be all aboard for a classic
thriller double-bill this summer with talking
Scarlet’s The Ghost Train and Sherlock Holmes &
the Ripper Murders.
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Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up &
Rock with The Bev Bevan Band
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My Mountain Life
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Whitney - Queen of The Night
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The Hollies
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Pasha Kovalev Life Through
Dance
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A Mad World My Masters
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6/7
Hairspray Darlington OS
22-2
May
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I look forward to welcoming you soon,
Arnold’s Big Adventure
8&9
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10
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Arts Showcase
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18
Ministry of Science Live
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Regional Youth Theatre Festival
7
19
Avenue Q
9-13
20/21
The History Boys
16-20
22/23
RGS Callum Roberts
19
24
The Proclaimers
21
24
An Evening of Dirty Dancing
Horrible Histories
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24
24-28
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30-4 July
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12-16
10/11
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JULY
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Sherlock Holmes & the
Ripper Murders
7-11
27
12
28
An Intimate Evening with
Russell Watson
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The Ghost Train
Godspell in Concert
21-23
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Big Red Bath
Balletboyz theTalent
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14
ArtsSpark Showcase
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28
20-22
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Sex in Suburbia
27
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The Songbook of Judy Garland
The Illegal Eagles
28
16
Joan Armatrading
23
30
Rhythm of the Dance
24
30
40
ABBA Mania
25
30
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Last Night at the Proms
27
31
29 & 30
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Sing-a-long-a Frozen
Friends reception
Let’s Hang On
Calamity Jane
Tiffany School of Dance Alice
in Wonderland
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JUNE
Vane Women
Voca People
Lynda Winstanley
Director
Some of our performances take place in Central Hall at the Dolphin Centre. The Dolphin Centre is at
Horsemarket, Darlington, DL1 5RP. Central Hall is on the second floor and is fully accessible. Level
access is via Bull Wynd and by means of a lift to the second floor.
Audio described (Friday Perf)
Return of the Grumpy Old
Women
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Book a theatre ticket this summer - you don’t
need to pack a suitcase as we have everything
you need!
CIVIC AT CENTRAL HALL
KEY TO SYMBOLS
The Good Old Days of Variety
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The Cat in The Hat
Forthcoming
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ArtsSpark member offer
RESTORATION LEVY
Please note that all ticket prices include a £1 restoration levy, with the exception of performances
which are specifically for children. The money raised through the levy will go directly towards restoring
the theatre.
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF
VARIETY
Wed 8 April 2pm
Tickets* £15.50 Discounts available £14.50
Groups 10+ get 1 free
A fabulous brand-new show suitable for all
ages, taking you back to the ‘good old days’ of
variety. Topping the bill will be 60s stars The
Bachelors with John Stokes. Come along and
enjoy an afternoon filled with plenty of their
classic songs, including I Believe, Diane and
Ramona.
They will be joined by special guest star
comedian, the one and only Duggie Brown,
from ITV’s The Comedians and Last of The
Summer Wine.
With full supporting company and live
musicians, this is a show not to be missed.
RETURN OF THE GRUMPY
OLD WOMEN - FIFTY
SHADES OF BEIGE
Thu 9 April 7.30pm
Tickets* £21.50 & £23.50
Following a critically acclaimed, total sell-out
tour the Grumpies arrive in Darlington to
knock some sense into the nation. Perrier
Award-winning comedian, writer and original
star of Grumpy Old Women Jenny Eclair will be
joined by fellow recruits Susie Blake (Mrs
Brown's Boys, Coronation Street) and actress and
singer Kate Robbins (Where The Heart Is,
Casualty) in this brand spanking new show.
This jam-packed show includes... learning the
art of 'Grumpy Grooming', the joy of large
pants, a free nagging master class (how to get
your own way without him even noticing),
beards for women, which style will suit you? All
this and more!
Come and bask in an orgy of fury and big
laughs in this glorious live version of the hit TV
show.
Expect a party ★★★★ The Times
Jaw-dropping one-liners The Stage
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PASHA KOVALEV
LIFE THROUGH DANCE
* INCLUDES £1 RESTORATION LEVY ON ALL TICKET PRICES
Sat 11 April 7.30pm
Tickets* £24 & £26
THE HOLLIES
Fri 10 April 7.30pm
Tickets* £26.50 & £28.50
The Hollies make a very welcome return to the
Civic Theatre. Since emerging as an important
component of the sixties British pop revolution,
The Hollies’ hallmark sound has not wavered
during their fifty years of recording and
performing live around the world. No support
act is needed as they perform their classics The Air That I Breathe, Carrie Anne, Bus Stop, Just
One Look, Stop Stop Stop, On a Carousel, Long
Cool Woman In a Black Dress, He Ain’t Heavy,
He’s My Brother and many more hits in this
brilliant Hollies celebration.
An amazing new show starring the winner
of Strictly Come Dancing 2014 Pasha Kovalev
and his sensational dancers. He will be
joined by special guest star Anya Garnis
(Strictly Come Dancing and So You Think You
Can Dance) in his new show.
The audience will be transported into the
world of Ballroom and Latin Dance with all
its glitter and sequins. The production will
feature breath-taking choreography,
sensational music and amazing costumes. It
will be a fun and exciting adventure for the
entire family during which there will even
be the opportunity to participate and
experience live on stage the favourite dance
styles as seen on TV, leaving the audience
supercharged with positive energy and
emotion!
Selling fast - limited availability!
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English Touring Theatre presents the Royal Shakespeare
Company production of
A MAD WORLD MY MASTERS
Tue 14 - Sat 18 April
Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm
Tickets* Opening Night £17.40, £18.20, £19.40, £21
Wed & Thu Evenings £21.50, £22.50, £24, £26
Fri & Sat Evenings £22.50, £23.50, £25, £27
Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm all seats £18.50
Discounts available including U16s £11,
Schools £11 +1 free with every 10 booked
London’s Soho, 1956. Here, glamour rubs up against
filth, and it likes it! The posh mix with musicians,
whores and racketeers; virginity is ‘no city trade’, and
the dashingly cash-strapped bachelor, Richard
Follywit, in pursuit of quick cash and a good time has
to live on his wits…
Featuring terrific live music and singing A Mad World
My Masters was a hit with audiences and critics alike
in Stratford Upon Avon. This riotous and rollicking
comedy now explodes onto the stage at the Civic
Theatre prior to a London season.
Recommended age 12+
Photos from original RSC production
★★★★
THE RSC HAS A WHOPPING
SUCCESS ON ITS HANDS
Independent
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Free pre show talk Tue 5.45pm, limited availability
advance booking required
Free post show talk and captioned performance
Wednesday
Touch Tour Sat 1pm and audio described performance
Sat 2.30pm
Education workshops available
★★★★
WONDERFUL FUN
Sunday Times
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ARTS SHOWCASE
Sun 10 May
10am - 4pm
ARNOLD’S BIG
ADVENTURE
Fri 8 & Sat 9 May
Fri 1.30pm (schools performance)
Sat 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Tickets £5.50
DarlingtonOS presents
HAIRSPRAY
Wed 22 April - Sat 2 May
Evenings 7.15pm, Matinee Sat 25 Apr 2pm
Tickets £20, Children (14 and under) £14
2 adult tickets for £35 and groups 10+ £1 off (both at selected performances)
Our plus-sized heroine, Tracy Turnblad, has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the local TV
dance show. Overnight she is transformed from outsider to teen celebrity. Can a larger-than-life
adolescent vanquish the programme’s reigning princess, banish the TV station's racial views and find
true love without messing up her hair-do? With sure-fire hit songs such as Good Morning Baltimore,
Welcome to The 60s and You Can’t Stop The Beat, Hairspray is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and
a spring in your step.
Gather under the branches for the biggest day
in the woodland calendar, Drop Day! Arnold
the acorn is about to drop from his tree and
begin his amazing adventure in search of
somewhere to put down his roots. Join Arnold
as his story flies in the wind, wiggles across the
land and splashes into the sea... Who will he
meet along the way and will he ever find the
perfect spot to call home? Taking place in a
special bell tent in the theatre’s courtyard,
Arnold's Big Adventure features beautiful shadow
puppetry, wonderful original music to sing
along to and a smattering of synchronised
swimming. An intimate, interactive production
perfect for a child's first theatre experience and
with plenty for parents to enjoy too.
This free family arts event will take place both
in venues and outdoors in Darlington's Cultural
Quarter. This is the area along Borough Road,
which includes The Civic Theatre, The Forum,
Scrap Studioarts and the site of the proposed
new young people’s theatre The Hullaballoon.
There are three open air performance areas
where shows will be presented throughout the
day. There will be stalls, children's activities,
music and public art displays.
At midday Lord Sawyer of Darlington will open
Middleton Street Peace Garden commemorating
the loss of two local men in World War 1.
Visit www.darlingtonforculture.org for
further information.
In the theatre's courtyard In Situ Circus will be
performing The Wind and the Sun an exciting
and thrilling two person outdoor circus theatre
show based on the original fable by Aesop that
celebrates the good old British weather!
Recommended age 3-10
Ticket Hotline: 01325 244659 or book online at www.darlingtonos.org.uk
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CALAMITY JANE
Tue 12 - Sat 16 May
Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm
Tickets* Opening night £23, £23.80, £25, £26.60, £28.20
Wed & Thu Evenings and Sat 2.30pm £28.50, £29.50, £31, £33, £35
Fri & Sat Evening £30.50, £31.50, £33, £35, £37
Wed & Thu 2pm all seats £22
Discounts available
Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she
travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star, Adelaid Adams. But things don’t go too
smoothly for her and it takes Wild Bill Hickok to make her see sense, and realise her Secret Love…
With an Oscar nominated score that includes The Black Hills of Dakota, The Deadwood Stage
(Whip-Crack-Away), Just Blew in from the Windy City and the award-winning song Secret Love,
this brand-new production of the classic musical from the highly acclaimed Watermill Theatre
stars Jodie Prenger (Oliver!, Spamalot and One Man, Two Guvnors) alongside Tom Lister (The
Water Babies, Emmerdale) and a cast of multi-talented actor/musicians.
Edinburgh Evening News
WELCOME TO THE WILD WEST AND A
WHIP-CRACKING HOT-SHOT OF A SHOW
Plymouth Herald
DIRECTED WITH FLAIR AND PANACHE BY
NIKOLAI FOSTER, THIS IS A JUBILANT
CELEBRATION OF MUSICAL THEATRE
British Theatre Guide
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ANDY ABRAHAM
JADE EWAN
AN INTIMATE EVENING
WITH RUSSELL WATSON
VOCA PEOPLE
Russell Watson is one of the world’s most
prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven
million albums worldwide. His first offering,
The Voice held simultaneous number one slots
in the US and the UK.
Mon 18 May 7.30pm
Tickets* £18 & £20
A thrilling and original musical adventure
unlike anything you’ve experienced before!
Full of energy and bursting with comedy and
fun, this international hit show features more
than 80 all-time favourite hits from musicians
including Madonna, Michael Jackson, Queen,
and even Mozart! No instruments, no sound
effects - just eight incredible, talented singercomedians.
Great. A knockout! NY TIMES.
He has performed for some of the world’s
greatest figures including, HM The Queen, the
late Pope John Paul II who requested a private
audience with Russell at The Vatican, former
US President Bill Clinton, The Emperor of
Japan, European Prime Ministers, Middle
Eastern Sultans and the King of Malaysia. And
now it is your turn to come along and enjoy an
evening of music with him. Russell’s
collaborations include Pavarotti, Lionel Richie,
Michael Bolton, Cliff Richard, Lulu, Sarah
Brightman, Meat Loaf, Mel B and Alexandra
Burke to name but a few.
Uplifting theatrical experience Edinburgh guide
Fringe 2014 ★★★★
He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the
audience like Sinatra NY Times
Standing ovations The Stage 2014 ★★★★★
Selling fast - limited availability!
Voca People has been seen by over one million
people worldwide and has received over 50
million YouTube hits.
www.vocapeople.com
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LEANNE JARVIS
Wed 20 May 7.30pm
Tickets* £33.50, £36, £45
Produced by RUSSELL SCOTT and MARK PETTITT
for GODSPELL IN CONCERT UK LIMITED
Conceived and Originally Directed by JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK
Music and New Lyrics by
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ
TOM SENIOR
By Arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LIMITED
Originally Produced on the New York Stage by EDGAR LANSBURY/STUART DUNCAN/JOSEPH BERUH
GODSPELL IN CONCERT
Thu 21 - Sat 23 May 7.30pm
Tickets* Thu £21.40, £22.20, £23.40, £25 Fri & Sat £26.50, £27.50, £29, £31
Andy Abraham (X Factor), Jade Ewan (Sugababes) and Leanne Jarvis (The Voice) lead the
Broadway revival in concert along with Tom Senior in the role of Jesus.
Godspell, the legendary rock musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Academy Award®winning composer of Wicked, is back! Following the critically acclaimed sell-out success in London's
West End, the show is returning to the UK in a one-of-a-kind production, featuring a brand-new
modern day rock score. This timeless tale of friendship, loyalty and love has touched the hearts of
countless theatregoers all over the world - now you can join in the celebration as a spectacular
ensemble of West End stars stir your soul, raise your spirit and lift you right out of your seat.
www.godspellinconcert.com
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From the Producers of Hot Flush
Written by Claire Sweeney and Mandy Muden
SEX IN SUBURBIA
Wed 27 May 7.30pm
Tickets* £23 & £25, Discounts available
including Groups 10+ £2.50 off top price
Book an unforgettable date with the hit comedy
of the year!
Claire Sweeney stars in and co-writes this brand
new comedy about dating, men and finding Mr
Right.
BALLETBOYZ THETALENT
Tue 26 May 7.30pm
Tickets* £19 & £21, U16s £11
BalletBoyz are back with a brand new show for 2015.
Under the direction of former Royal Ballet dancers Michael Nunn OBE and William Trevitt OBE,
theTALENT has become one of the hottest dance tickets around boasting rave reviews and
sell-out performances around the world.
Penny Crowe is the host of a late-night radio
phone-in and as Britain’s leading agony aunt, she
takes calls about every date from hell and the
occasional one from heaven. She is more than
happy to dish out relationship advice, but is she
as happy to take it…?
Packed full of sensational songs including I’m
Every Woman, I Want To Break Free and Somebody
Else’s Guy, this show will make you laugh, cry and
dance in the aisles. Based on real stories from real
women, this is the story of all of our lives!
Recommended age 16+
This show features two new commissions from leading British choreographers, The Murmuring by
Alexander Whitley and Mesmerics by Christopher Wheeldon.
★★★★
Performed by the incredible all male cast of 10 dancers, theTALENT promises an evening of style,
excitement and muscular grace.
★★★★
…like a smooth deep breath interrupted by a kick to the ribs (The Murmuring)
Evening Standard
www.sexinsurburbiatheshow.com
A wonderfully bonded ensemble who move with passion and presence…
The Times
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Hitting the comedy G-spot The Stage
Definitely worth a second date Liverpool Echo
Real Stories, Real Women, A Great
Night Out About Finding Mr Right
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JASPER CARROTT’S
STAND UP & ROCK
WITH THE BEV BEVAN BAND
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Thu 28 May 7.30pm
Tickets* £23 & £25
Now established as the World’s Official No.1
Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles continue to
amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely
tight harmonies and acute attention to detail.
With over 15 years of international touring
experience, their uncanny ability to capture the
emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries has
won mass audience acclaim both at home and
abroad.
This latest production features all the classics –
Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes,
Desperado, Life in the Fast Lane, Take it to the
Limit, and a whole lot more!
The band were flawless in their delivery both
musically & vocally
The Express
SING-A-LONG-A FROZEN
Sun 31 May 11am & 3pm
Tickets Adults £15, Children £10
Sing-a-long-a Productions are delighted to
announce that Disney’s Frozen is the new
sing-a-long-a must see! A full screening of
Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help
you sing along during the film. Introduced by a
live host who will guide you through this
interactive screening by showing you how to
use your free prop bag, warm up your singing
voices and teach you some dance moves with
the help of a couple of special princesses.
Watch as we bring the film to life and help you
experience this movie in a whole new light as
we bring Elsa and Anna onstage as if they
have walked out of the film. So get your little
ones dressed up as their favourite character
and come and see Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where
you the audience are the stars. Recommended age 5+
www.singalonga.net
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Tue 2 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £24 & £26
Jasper Carrott's Stand Up & Rock does exactly
what it says on the tin. Jasper is at his very
best, mic in hand regaling the audience with
his inimitable stand-up routines before
introducing his musical compatriots who have
been rockin' audiences all over the world.
Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper's mate, has
rock star credentials that most dream of, from
The Move through ELO, and has one of the
finest bands around.
So do not miss this unique show that gives the
opportunity to hear legendary artistes belt out
a night of classic songs and see Jasper back
where he belongs...making us laugh!
...truly a night to remember...an absolute blast of a
night out… Yorkshire Evening Post
SIMON YATES
MY MOUNTAIN LIFE
Wed 3 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £16 & £18
On a remote mountain in Peru in June 1985
mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in an
unenviable position. He was slowly being
pulled off the mountain face by his injured
partner – Joe Simpson - dangling on the rope
far below. His decision to cut the rope saved
both their lives in the epic of survival that
followed. With the publication of the book
‘Touching the Void’ and later film of the same
name both climbers became household names.
Come along and witness Simon’s tireless
journey from that mountain in Peru to some of
the remotest on the planet and share with him
the drama, excitement and beauty of modern,
lightweight, alpinism. Told with wit, dry
humour and lavishly illustrated with images
and video collected on his great climbs, Simon
both entertains and inspires.
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WHITNEY - QUEEN OF
THE NIGHT
Thu 4 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £20 & £22
A stunning celebration of the music and life
of one of the greatest singers of our time.
This award-winning production features a
stellar line-up with rising West End star
Rebecca Freckleton delivering a
powerhouse and breath-taking
performance as Whitney.
Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride
through three decades of classic hits that
include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One
Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love
is Your Love, So Emotional Baby, Run to You,
Saving All My Love, I Will Always Love You,
and many more, this show beautifully
remembers the most highly awarded
female artiste in the world ever!
Whitney’s one true legacy was her music
which touched most of us at some time in
our lives. Share her life and get ready for
the greatest love of all in Queen of the Night!
LET’S HANG ON
THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI AND THE
FOUR SEASONS
Fri 5 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £21.50 & £23.50
The award-winning production Let’s Hang On
takes you on a musical journey through the
history of one of the most successful bands of
all time – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons!
Featuring an anthology of hit songs including
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Bye Bye Baby,
December 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Walk Like A
Man, Sherry, Working My Way Back To You, Big
Girls Don’t Cry, Grease and many more!
You guys are dynamite!
Frankie Valli
An authentic masterpiece
The BBC
These guys are absolutely brilliant
The Paul O’Grady Show
www.letshangon.co.uk
www.queenofthenight.co
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MINISTRY OF SCIENCE LIVE
Sat 6 June 2.30pm
Tickets Adults £14.50, Children £12.50
WARNING. WARNING.
This is a public safety announcement….
Please keep your head firmly on your shoulders, and your arms,
legs and feet inside the ride at all times - Ministry of Science Live
is about to explode onto a stage near you soon!
Ministry of Science Live is not your ordinary science show – it
comes with a hovercraft, a few cannons, lots of bangs and a push
bike that powers a blender. Looking at the inventors and the
engineers who have shaped the modern world we live in. From
liquid nitrogen flowers to hydrogen bottle rockets; Buzz Aldrin
to Virgin Galactic; cat food tins to the hovercraft; plasma balls to
lightsabers and the discovery of methane to the invention of the
battery. Expect loud bangs!
A journey of science, engineering, discovery and invention. Come
and join the team and the voiceover from above (X Factor’s Peter
Dickson) as they take you on an adventure using demonstrations
and a few loud bangs to lead the way.
100% educational. 200% anarchic. 300% explosive. Fingers in
ears advised…
NORTH EAST
REGIONAL YOUTH
THEATRE
FESTIVAL
Sun 7 June
Calling all North East Youth
Theatres!
Darlington Civic Theatre is
hosting the North East Regional
Youth Theatre Festival, in
partnership with NAYT
(National Association of Youth
Theatres). The Festival is an
event for youth theatres from
across the North East region to
come together to celebrate and
share their performance work,
and take part in a programme
of exciting workshops led by
theatre professionals.
For more information on the
event and to book your place,
please visit the NAYT website at
www.nayt.org.uk or contact,
Chris Wellings Audience
Development and Participation
Officer on 01325 405510.
Recommended age 6-12
www.ministryofscience.org
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AVENUE Q
Tue 9 - Sat 13 June
Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm
Tickets* Opening Night and Sat 2.30pm £21, £21.80, £23, £24.60
Wed - Sat Evenings £26, £27, £28.50, £30.50, Thu 2pm £19
Discounts available
Winner of the Tony Awards ‘Triple Crown’ for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is
part flesh, part felt and packed with heart.
Following five years in the West End, sell-out runs worldwide and a smash hit tour in 2014 (packed
with mischief, bad behaviour and political incorrectness) this hugely entertaining show is hitting the
road again in 2015!
Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (Co-creator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for
Disney’s Frozen) Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the loveable
characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues.
Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining, with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of
hugely talented performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other.
So don’t let your life suck - book your tickets today!
Free post show talk Wednesday
Recommended age 14+
www.avenuequk.com
THE BEST MUSICAL OF THE DECADE
SUNDAY TIMES
Pictures of 2014 cast
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THE HISTORY BOYS
Tue 16 - Sat 20 June
Tickets* Opening Night and Sat 2.30pm £15.80, £16.60, £17.80, £19.40
Wed - Sat Evenings £19.50, £20.50, £22, £24
Thu 2pm £15, Schools £11 plus 1 free with every 10 booked
Discounts available
★★★★
‘… shrewdly funny…’
‘A vivid, propulsive rendering of a 21st century classic’ The Times
Since it first opened in 2004 Alan Bennett’s comedy masterpiece has gone on to become one of the
nation’s favourite plays.
‘Blissfully funny… In short, a superb, life-enhancing play’
★★★★ The Guardian
Bursting with witty one-liners and thought-provoking questions, a vibrant ensemble cast bring
Bennett’s Oxbridge hopefuls brilliantly to life. In their pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university the
boys discover the true meaning of education and give their teachers some lessons of their own.
★★★★ WhatsOnStage
This brand-new production of The History Boys fizzes with infectious energy and humour. Down to
earth, relatable and incredibly funny this is a classic entertaining night at the theatre.
‘Pass it on boys ... that's the game I wanted you to learn ... pass it on’
Education pack and workshops available see page 40 for details.
www.historyboysuk.com
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Photo Guy Stevens - The Manta Trust
CIVIC AT CENTRAL HALL
The Royal Geographical Society
(with IBG) presents
CALLUM ROBERTS THE
FUTURE OCEANS: PROCLAIMERS
A SEA OF HOPE Sun 21 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £28 & £29.50
OR DESPAIR?
Strikingly individual, twin
Fri 19 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £12, Discounts £11,
RGS-IBG members £10
Callum Roberts is Professor of
Marine Conservation at the
University of York.
Callum will explore the
remarkable story of humanity’s
relationship with the sea, from
the first fisheries to our
planetary dominance today. We
are changing the oceans faster
and in more ways than at any
time in human history,
threatening sea-life and putting
human wellbeing in jeopardy.
Are we headed for disaster or
can we chart a course to safe
waters?
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brothers Craig and Charlie
Reid have over the years
enjoyed huge successes across
the globe and in April this year
release their 10th album.
They have carved a niche for
themselves where pop, folk,
new wave and punk collide as
the emotional honesty, political
fire, wit and sing-along
raucousness of their songs and
their extensive touring has
enlightened and entertained
fans new and old.
Expect to hear the classics
Sunshine on Leith, (I'm Gonna Be)
500 Miles, Letter From America,
I'm on My Way, Life With You,
Let’s Get Married and more.
AN EVENING OF
DIRTY DANCING:
THE TRIBUTE
SHOW
Tue 23 June 7.30pm
Tickets* £18.50 & £20.50
Now in its fifth year, this is the
original five star homage to the
greatest movie soundtrack of all
time. A high energy emotional
roller-coaster of an evening
with breathtaking choreography
and buckets of nostalgia. Get
ready to have the time of your
life!
A thoroughly entertaining,
visually stunning extravaganza
The Public Reviews
All singing, all dancing, highly
watchable entertainment The
Stage
Please note this production is not
affiliated with Dirty Dancing: The
Classic Story On Stage on tour in the
UK and worldwide
HORRIBLE HISTORIES
Wed 24 - Sun 28 June
Tickets Adults £13, Children £9.50 Schools £8 Plus 1 free with every 10 booked
Double ticket offer 20% off when booking for both shows
Groovy Greeks - Thu 1.30pm, Fri 10.30am, Sat 7pm, Sun 11am
Incredible Invaders - Wed 7pm, Thu 10.30am, Fri 7pm, Sat 2.30pm, Sun 2.30pm
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare
yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage. Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world
premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive
on stage and hover at your fingertips.
Groovy Greeks - From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece.
Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in
the very first play. Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus! Hold on tight as you
gatecrash the Groovy Greeks.
Incredible Invaders - The Celts are crunched when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain. Can crazy
Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in.
Find out who’s at Sutton Hoo. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop
King Alfred burning his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders.
Education pack available
Recommended age 5+
Horrible Histories books are published by Scholastic Ltd. Horrible Histories is a trademark of
Scholastic Inc. and is used under authorisation. All rights reserved. Illustration © Martin
Brown.
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A Spine-tingling Summer Thriller Season...
Tue 30 June - Sat 4 July
Presented by
Tue 7 - Sat 11 July
JEFFREY HOLLAND
CORRINNE WICKS
Starring Jeffrey Holland, Corrinne Wicks, Tom Butcher,
Sophie Powles, David Janson and Judy Buxton.
TOM BUTCHER
SOPHIE POWLES
Don’t miss Arnold Ridley’s classic comedy thriller about a
group of travellers – including a newlywed couple, an
estranged couple, a self-indulgent young dandy and an
elderly spinster with a parrot – are stranded in the waiting
room of an isolated railway station on a dark and stormy
night. Each reacts with various degrees of credulity to the
station master’s warning of death to anyone who sets eyes
on the ghostly train that haunts the line.
Arnold Ridley’s inspiration for The Ghost Train came after
becoming stranded overnight at Mangotsfield Station in
Bristol, now a disused station on the Midland Railway
main line.
He is probably best known for playing Private Godfrey in
the BBC comedy Dad’s Army.
DAVID JANSON
JUDY BUXTON
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Starring Neil Roberts (Holby, Family Affairs, Coronation Street,
Charmed, Beverly Hills 90210), George Telfer as Dr Watson
(Emmerdale) and Samuel Clemens (RSC), the son of the
author Brian Clemens as Sherlock Holmes.
The grisly serial killings of prostitutes and vulnerable women
in Victorian Whitechapel, dubbed by the popular press as the
work of 'Jack the Ripper' are the talk of London, and from
deep within the smog-ridden slums, yet another piercing
shriek is heard.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr John H Watson are drawn into one
of the darkest plots ever to shake the foundations of England.
There are freemasons, conspiracies and plots at the highest
level of the establishment.
But for Holmes, there is a uniquely personal element to this
new and terrifying case.
GEORGE TELFER
Post show Ghost Tour Friday Tickets £5
Tickets* Opening night £12.60, £13.40, £14.60, £16.20 Wed - Sat 7.30pm 15.50, £16.50, £18, £20
Matinees all seats £15
Discounts available including double ticket offer see details below
Double ticket offer see both
NEIL ROBERTS
thrillers and save up to
£10
SAMUEL CLEMENS
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THE SONGBOOK OF
JUDY GARLAND
Mon 20 - Wed 22 July
Evenings 7.30pm,
Matinee Wed 2pm
Tickets* Evenings £26.50, £27.50,
£29, £31, Wed 2pm all seats £20
Discounts available
This mesmerizing show takes a
spellbound audience through the
life and music of Judy Garland. The
highs and the lows, the good times
and the bad.
Half Moon and Full House Theatre present
BIG RED BATH
Sun 12 July 11am & 2.30pm
Tickets Adults £7.50, Children £5.50
Rubba-Dubba-Giggle, Rubba-Dubba-Laugh,
there’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath.
It’s the end of a busy day and it is almost time
for bed, and Ben and Bella are in the bath.
Come with us on a bubbly, barmy bath time
adventure around the world and home again
celebrating all things bath time.
A quirky, vibrant and humorous adaptation of
Julia Jarman and Adrian Reynolds’ popular
children’s picture book that will appeal to
families, as it blends music, song and
humorous character based performances in a
unique new take on this well-loved book.
Recommended age 2-5
A quality show for this age group, excellent
Salisbury Playhouse
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ARTSSPARK
SHOWCASE 2015
Tue 14 July 7pm
Tickets £4, Discounts £2
Join us as we celebrate the best of Darlington
Civic Theatre's young performers in this
showcase event by our very own Youth Theatre
and Dance groups.
Young people aged 7 and over will be taking
part in the event, to share work that they've
created during their Youth Theatre and Dance
sessions throughout the year.
It promises to be a fun and exciting evening of
performances with eighty young people taking
part under the direction of the ArtsSpark tutor
team.
If you're interested in joining our young
performers, come along to see what we're
made of!
We experience Judy’s timeless
classic songs performed by award
winning singers and dancers, who
recreate film scenes from her golden
Technicolor years at MGM. We will
then transport you to her legendary
concert performances including
New York’s Palace Theatre and the
London Palladium in this colourful
and lavish spectacle.
Special guests include Judy
Garland’s daughter, Miss Lorna
Luft, Louise Dearman and Ray
Quinn.
Songs include; Over The Rainbow,
The Man Who Got Away, Get
Happy, The Trolley Song, You Made
Me Love You, Swanee, Rock A Bye
Your Baby, Zing Went The Strings Of
My Heart, and many more
Sheer Joy US Press
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J0AN
ARMATRADING
THE SOLO TOUR
LAST MAJOR WORLD TOUR
Thu 23 July 7.30pm
Tickets* £28.50 & £30.50
National Dance Company of
Ireland presents
RHYTHM OF THE
DANCE
Fri 24 July 7.30pm
Tickets* £23 & £25
Discounts available
Three times Grammy nominated,
Brit award nominee and Ivor
Novello winner, producer,
musician, Joan Armatrading MBE
is recognised as one of the
world’s leading singer/
songwriter/guitarists. Don’t miss
this opportunity to see her
perform songs spanning the
whole of her career including
Love and Affection, Willow, Drop
The Pilot and Me, Myself I.
Amazing! Breath-taking! Inspiring!
Wonderful!
“I will never retire but this will be
the last major tour that I will
undertake. For the first time these
concerts will be me solo on stage
playing the guitar and piano and
singing. I want these concerts to be a
special lively interactive one to one
experience. I have absolutely enjoyed
the last 42 years of performances
but now, with my final major tour, I
want to capture a unique memory
for both myself and the audience.”
Rhythm of the Dance creates a
new era in Irish entertainment,
presenting thirty dancers, a
traditional Irish band, and the
handsome Young Irish Tenors.
Internationally rated as one of
the most popular and successful
Irish step dance shows on tour,
critics, audiences, and millions of
fans around the world, hail the
live stage show as a must see!
These are reactions from
audiences and critics alike, upon
experiencing the exciting
performances of the rousing
Rhythm of the Dance!
This incredible live show
celebrates the rich history of
Ireland and the art of Irish
dance.
ABBA MANIA
Sat 25 July 7.30pm
Tickets* £17.50 & £19.50
It is just over 40 years since
ABBA won Eurovision and now
it’s your chance to thank ABBA
for the music!
ABBA MANIA is accepted as
the world’s number one touring
ABBA tribute production.
Featuring a special concert
presentation, which celebrates
the music of ABBA, reviving
special memories of when
ABBA ruled the airwaves.
ABBA MANIA brings ABBA
fans old and new a night not to
be missed. If you’re looking for
an excuse to party, reminisce or
simply be entertained by the
best music ever, then ABBA
MANIA is for you!
So dig out those platforms, dust
down those flares, join in and
enjoy all of your favourites
including: Mamma Mia, Voulez
Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner
Takes It All, Super Trouper and
many more.
Joan Armatrading
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Much Loved Productions
presents
LAST NIGHT AT
THE PROMS
CELEBRATING THE BEST OF
BRITISH ACHIEVEMENT
Mon 27 July 7.30pm
Tickets* £19 & £21
Join the British Philharmonic
Concert Orchestra and soloists
Anna Clark Monk and Andrew
Forbes Lane as they celebrate
great British achievements from
sporting events, inventions,
music and the arts to world and
human achievement.
This upbeat concert will feature
well known British music from
Elgar, Sullivan, Monckton, Parry,
Wood and so many more.
Including of course the traditional
Pomp and Circumstance finale of
whistle blowing flag waving
proms music with Rule Britannia,
Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem,
Sailors Hornpipe and many more.
Come along, flag wave and raise
the roof and be proud of our
heritage in this fun concert for
everyone.
THE CAT IN THE HAT
Wed 29 & Thu 30 July
Wed 1pm & 3pm Thu 11am & 1pm
Tickets Adults £12, Children £8, Family Ticket £32
From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears
around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the
Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met.
With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy
afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find
when she gets home?
Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is
a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children.
Expect towering hats, mischief and fun that is funny!
Triumphs as the maestro of mischief ★★★★ The Stage
Recommended age 3+
Workshop available Tue 28 July see page 40 for further
information
Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and
originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Presented by arrangement with Josef
Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
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A PREVIEW OF SOME FORTHCOMING HIGHLIGHTS, BOOKING NOW...
THE MIKADO,
The National
HMS PINAFORE AND GILBERT&SULLIVAN
THE GONDOLIERS Opera Company
Tues 15 - Sat 19 Sept
We are delighted to welcome back the acclaimed Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company with
three exciting productions of G&S favourites.
THE MIKADO
THE GONDOLIERS
Tue 15 & Wed 16 7.30pm
Nanki-Poo, son of the Mikado, has fled to escape
an arranged marriage. Disguised as a musician,
he fell in love with Yum-Yum, who was betrothed
to her guardian Ko-Ko. A year later, on learning
that Ko-Ko was condemned to death for flirting,
he hurries back to claim her.
Fri 18 7.30pm
Sat 19 2.30pm & 7.30pm
After gondoliers, Marco and Giuseppe, marry
their sweethearts, they learn that one of them is
the King of Barataria. Nobody knows which. They
discover, to their horror, that the King was
married, in babyhood, to somebody else!
MOTOWN’S GREATEST HITS
HOW SWEET IT IS
Wed 23 Sept 7.30pm
Tickets* £20 & £22
Featuring The Formations, this ultimate celebration of the sweet
sound of Motown is back!
Now in its 13th successive year, this stunning 100% live show
combines first class music together with the slickest choreography,
and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances
for the best Motown experience you will ever have!
Let’s ‘Get Ready’... to ‘Go Loco... Down in Acapulco’.
The UK’s Number 1 Motown production is guaranteed to have you
dancing ‘All Night Long’.
DINOSAUR ZOO
HMS PINAFORE
Fri 25 & Sat 26 Sept Fri 1.30pm, Sat 11am & 2pm
Tickets All seats £12.50, Schools £8.50 with 1 free with every 10
booked, Danger seats £15 (Sat only)
Ralph Rackstraw, a poor seaman, loves Josephine,
the Captain's daughter. She is too high in the
social scale for him to even consider asking her to
marry him. He has a rival - Sir Joseph Porter, KCB,
the Ruler of the Queen's Navee.
Introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex… Dare to get up close and
personal!
Thu 17 2pm & 7.30pm
Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome
prehistoric creatures to the stage as you’ve never seen them before!
But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they
seem! Join us after the show for a ‘meet & greet with the
dinosaurs’. A tyrannosauric treat for all ages 3+.
TENORS UN LIMITED - THE RAT
PACK OF OPERA - ‘SHOW THE SUIT
WHO’S BOSS!’ TOUR 2015
Mon 28 Sept 7.30pm
Tickets* £21 & £23
Tickets* £19 - £32 Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Thu 2pm & Sat 2.30pm
Discounts available including U16s & schools £11 plus 1 free with every 10 booked, Groups 10+
£3 off, Groups 20+ £5 off, book for 2 titles save £10 off booking, book for 3 titles save £15 off
booking (top two ticket prices only)
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Join the UK’s original classical-crossover ‘man band’ for a fantastic
musical journey that will move you and make you laugh in equal
measure. Scott, Paul & Jem will perform some of their favourite
songs in a brand new show that includes hits from the world of
opera, musical theatre and pop, interspersed with some selfpenned original material from their forthcoming album.
The combination of powerful vocals, rich harmony and tender,
intimate love songs will give you an evening like no other.
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DOUG SCOTT’S EVEREST
THE HARD WAY
Tue 29 Sept 7.30pm
Tickets* £16 & £18
Autumn 2015 will mark the 40th anniversary of the first ascent of
Everest: The Hard Way, when the late Dougal Haston and Doug
Scott made the first ascent of the mountain’s massive South West
Face.
This is a brand-new lecture for the anniversary, lavishly illustrated
with Doug’s celebrated mountain photography and will provide a
very personal account of this legendary first ascent.
SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA
THE SWINGING BIG BAND
Wed 30 Sept 7.30pm
Tickets* £18 & £19.50
The ‘Best Big Band in the Land’ directed by Chris Dean.
Hear the music of the swing era bought back to life with the
youthful verve that made it the smash hit pop music of its day.
Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey,
Quincy Jones, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and many
more.
THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE PRESENTS
LA TRAVIATA
Tue 6 Oct 7.30pm
Tickets* £29 - £36 Discounts available
Following their last visit with Rigoletto, we are delighted to
welcome the company back with this new production of Verdi's
greatest opera, La Traviata.
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live
orchestra with over 30 musicians. This haunting tragedy with its
beautiful arias will transport you to the world in which it is set.
ALL STAR 60S
Wed 7 Oct 7.30pm
Tickets* £26.50 & £28.50
Five amazingly talented 60s iconic bands who have enjoyed
phenominal success throughout their musical careers, getting
together and bringing you all their hits and more in one show are
Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Troggs, Badfinger featuring Bob
Jackson, The Ivy League and The Pacemakers will round off this
fabulous array of talent. Don’t miss this unforgettable show which
will have you rocking in your seats.
THE KEN DODD HAPPINESS SHOW
Thu 8 & Fri 9 Oct 7.30pm
Tickets* £19.50 & £21
Ken Dodd's incredible and hugely successful career as a
professional entertainer now spans over 60 fun-filled years.
He is a comedian of unrivalled legendary status; an icon and
national treasure who has been entertaining audiences for a
lifetime of happiness and laughter.
Don't miss his fun-filled Happiness Show for all the family, with
non-stop gags, guest artistes and and a selection of songs
presented in Ken's unique and varied style.
THE BASIL BRUSH SHOW
THE FULL ON FOX TOUR 2015
Sat 10 Oct 11am & 2.30pm
Tickets Adults £14, Children £12, Family ticket £42
Basil Brush is a star with an outstanding ability to entertain and
make people of all ages laugh and smile. Now, Britain's most
loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr
Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a
journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new specially
written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement.
After the show you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen.
Sung in Italian with English surtitles.
So in Basil's words…’Boom Boom!!’
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PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ
Sun 11 - Tue 13 Oct Evenings 7.30pm,
Matinee Tue 2pm
Tickets* £26.50 - £31, Tue 2pm all
seats £20 Discounts available
The most famous songs of the Golden
Age of Hollywood are recreated live on
stage with our award-winning singers
and dancers. Special guests are dance
professionals Katya Virshilas and Jared
Murillo from BBC's Strictly Come
Dancing, who will wow the audience
with their glamorous costumes and
ballroom skills.
Puttin' On The Ritz takes you on a
wonderful musical journey
and features music from
George Gershwin, Irving
Berlin and Cole Porter.
Songs include Cheek to
Cheek, Alexander’s Rag Time
KATYA VIRSHILAS
Band, Birth of the Blues,
Swanee, Night and Day, I
Got Rhythm, Easter Parade
and Puttin' On The Ritz.
A glittering extravaganza
that has the audience
cheering for more
Norwich Evening News
JARED MURILLO
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
DarlingtonOS presents
Tue 3 - Sat 7 Nov
Evenings 7.30pm, Matinees Wed & Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm
Tickets* £20.20 - £29.50
Discounts available
Wed 21 - Sat 31 Oct
Tickets from £14
Oscar Wilde’s much loved and brilliantly witty masterpiece The Importance of Being Earnest is touring
the UK and stars members of the West End cast including Nigel Havers, Christine Kavanagh and
Siân Phillips performing as The Bunbury Company of Players. This new production is directed by
Lucy Bailey, designed by William Dudley with added material written by Simon Brett, lighting
design by Oliver Fenwick, and composition and sound design by Tom Mills.
ME AND MY GIRL
With an adapted script by comedy legend Stephen Fry and a
musical score that includes The Lambeth Walk, The Sun Has Got His
Hat On and Leaning On A Lamppost, Me & My Girl is musical
theatre at its very best. Take a trip back in time to see if East End
barrow-boy Bill Snibson will turn posh enough to inherit the family
fortune but still remain true to his Lambeth pals.
Tickets available from 01325 244659 or darlingtonos.org.uk
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★★★★★
OSCAR WILDE’S CLASSIC IN A DELIGHTFUL NEW CONTEXT, I DON’T THINK
I’VE ENJOYED THE PLAY QUITE AS MUCH
Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
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A Touring Consortium Theatre
Company and Royal & Derngate
production
BRAVE NEW WORLD
Tue 10 - Sat 14 Nov
Evenings 7.30pm,
Matinees Thu 2pm, Sat 2.30pm
Tickets* £17.40 - £27
Schools £11 plus 1 free with every
10 booked
Discounts available
‘I wanted to change the world. But I have
found that the only thing one can be sure
of changing is oneself’ Aldous Huxley
Aldous Huxley’s ingenious fantasy
of the future, written in 1932, is given
extraordinary life in this
world premiere adaptation by awardwinning playwright Dawn King with
original background score by These
New Puritans.
Join us on an emotional rollercoaster
journey into a future which sheds a
blazing light on the present. Witness
the horrors of a genetically engineered
class system. A World State where
people are always happy; where they
get what they want, and they never
want what they can’t have.
Discover the consequence of living in
a world where love and empathy have
given way to lust and pleasure. A
world without religion or war. A world
where Community, Identity, Stability is
the world state motto. And find out
what happens when this stability is
threatened.
‘A BRILLIANT TOUR DE FORCE … FULL OF
BARBED WIT AND MALICE-SPIKED
FRANKNESS, PROVOKING, STIMULATING,
SHOCKING AND DAZZLING’
Observer on ‘Brave New World’
As the beautiful young Lenina learns
the pain of love.
And the handsome young John gives
in to the love of pain.
Does the World Controller lose
control?
Or does Lenina finally find her voice?
‘How beauteous mankind is! O brave
new world, that has such people in it!’
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Mon 16 - Sat 21 Nov
Tickets* £12.50 - £29.50 Discounts available
In 1997, a British film about six out of work Sheffield steelworkers with nothing to lose, took the world
by storm! Now, they’re back and this time they really have to go The Full Monty… live on stage.
Simon Beaufoy, the Oscar winning writer of the film, has gone all the way with this hilarious and
heartfelt adaptation that’s getting standing ovations every night.
With songs from the film by Donna Summer, Hot Chocolate and Tom Jones, this award-winning
production is one huge package of laughs and emotion coming to Darlington direct from London’s
West End.
UK Theatre Awards Winner - Best Touring Production.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
VANE WOMEN
SHOWCASE
Mon 11 May 7.30pm
Tickets* £5 Discounts £3
10% discount for DfC
members
Vane Women entertain
with an evening of poetry
and prose.
Tickets available from Box
Office.
DARLINGTON CIVIC
THEATRE THE PERFECT
PLACE...
SPONSORSHIP WITH
DARLINGTON CIVIC
THEATRE
TO ENJOY A PRE-SHOW
DRINK WITH FRIENDS
Exciting times are ahead for the
theatre and you can be part of it!
Be more involved by becoming a
Sponsor and you will be helping
us to continue to provide quality
entertainment to enhance and
enrich the lives of our residents
and visitors to Darlington.
Signor Pepi’s Bar and the
Conservatory Bar are both open
one hour before performances
for pre-show drinks. For your
convenience we offer a preorder system for interval drinks
from both bars.
ALICE IN
WONDERLAND
To book visit
www.tiffanydance.co.uk
THE JOANNE BANKS
DANCERS
Thu 16 - Sat 18 July 7pm
The Joanne Banks Dancers
are celebrating their 25th
Anniversary this year and
have a fantastically
entertaining show lined up,
including some old
favourites, some new
favourites and plenty of
routines to excite and dazzle!
For further information call
01388 420210
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SCHOOLS
Children and young people aged 5 and over can
take part in our ArtsSpark Youth Theatre and
Dance classes, held at Hummersknott Academy.
Our young people participate in quality theatre
and dance sessions leading to regular
performances across the region. Classes are
priced at £27.50 or £37.50 per term, with
discounts available.
TO CELEBRATE A
SPECIAL OCCASION
Do you have a special occasion
to celebrate or would you like to
entertain your friends at the
theatre with a champagne
reception before the show? We
can provide an area in Signor
Pepi's bar or you can entertain
your guests in our private
function room.
To arrange an informal discussion,
or for more details about
sponsorship, please email:
sponsorship.manager@darlington.
gov.uk
… and join these partners who are
proud to support our venue:
For further information, please
call 01325 405517.
The Civic Theatre offers
facilities for meetings. Please
contact our team on 01325
405517 for further information.
Youth Theatre:
Wednesday: 7.15pm - 8.45pm - Age 13+
Thursday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm - Ages 5-7
Thursday: 5.30pm - 7pm - Ages 7-10
Thursday: 5.00pm - 6.30pm - Ages 10-13
Youth Dance:
Contemporary Dance
Wednesday: 6pm - 8pm - Ages 11-18
Young people under the age of 26 can join our
ArtsSpark Membership Scheme and get access to
discounted theatre tickets. Look out for the spark
symbol
on brochure pages highlighting shows
that have ticket offers available. Call the Box
Office to join the scheme.
TO HOLD A MEETING IN
A UNIQUE SETTING
Proud to support the theatre and
looking forward to a great season.
The following shows have education packs or
workshops available this season:
A Mad World My Masters, Horrible Histories and
The History Boys.
If you're aged 18 or over, become a Friend of the
Civic Theatre. Benefits include advance booking
and information, discounted theatre tickets,
opportunities to meet the cast, a regular
newsletter and Friends events. For further
information, please pick up a leaflet or contact
Rodney Burges on 01325 374835.
‘Mix It Up’ Dance (a mix of dance styles)
Monday: 4.30pm - 5.30pm - Ages 7-11
For all your previews and reviews
from Darlington Civic Theatre, as
well as regional entertainment
news
www.whatsonindarlington.co.uk
You can sign up for our education e-newsletter at
the Opportunities for Schools section of our
website. Check out the individual show pages to
see what’s available for your school. Please get in
touch if you have a particular requirement for a
workshop, talk, or tour.
JOIN OUR FRIENDS
Help us to secure the long-term
future of this historic venue.
Sat 30 May 2pm & 7pm
Tiffany School of Dance
present Alice in Wonderland,
featuring a ballet adaptation
of Lewis Carroll’s muchloved story, as well as a lively
modern and tap dance
version of Mary Poppins.
With more than 70 shows a year
and a region-wide audience in
excess of 150,000, partnership with
Darlington Civic Theatre is the
perfect way to promote your
message, reward your staff, and
raise your company profile.
GET INVOLVED...AT DARLINGTON CIVIC THEATRE
WORKSHOPS, PRE/POST SHOW
TALKS AND THEATRE TOURS
Many of our performances have pre or post show
talks. Tours can be arranged for various groups,
and can be tailored to suit requirements.
Talks this season:
Free post show talks; A Mad World My
Masters, Avenue Q, The History Boys, The Ghost
Train and Sherlock Holmes & the Ripper Murders.
Free pre show talk; A Mad World My Masters,
limited availability ticket required.
Tours this season
Theatre Heritage Tour Mon 22 Jun 7pm Tickets £5
Post show Ghost Tour Fri 3 July Tickets £5
Workshops this season:
Good Old Days of Music Hall Workshop Tue 7
April 10am Tickets £15 (ArtsSpark £10) Age 8+
Cat in the Hat Workshop Tue 28 July 10am
Tickets £5.50 Age 4-7
For further information, visit our website or contact the Audience Development and
Participation Officer on 01325 405510.
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PLEASE TAKE A SEAT
HOW TO BOOK
ACCESS
ONLINE - www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
BY PHONE - Call 01325 486555 Mon-Sat 10am- 8pm.
There is level access into the stalls and the
Conservatory Bar. We regret that the theatre has
no lift. There is an adapted toilet on the ground
floor suitable for wheelchair users and people with
mobility difficulties. A new radio frequency
hearing system is available, which provides an
induction loop for use with hearing aids, as well as
headsets which can be used to enhance hearing,
and for audio described performances. If you
require the use of a headset for hearing assistance
or audio description, please advise the Box Office
when booking.
Brochures are available in large print and audio.
Wheelchair spaces are available. Guide, hearing
and other assistance dogs are welcome. Some
performances are BSL interpreted, captioned or
audio described. Please see the individual show
pages for more details, or visit our website. Please
make sure you advise the Box Office of any
requirements that you have at the time of booking
to ensure availability and that all aspects of your
booking can be met.
PARKING
TERMS AND CONDITIONS - available on website.
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performances discounted tickets are available.
Please note that only one discount is available per
ticket and that proof of eligibility must be
provided at the Box Office. The following qualify
for discounts when available students, senior
citizens, JSA, registered disabled and groups.
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for everyone attending a performance including
babes in arms.
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THEATRE TOKENS - The perfect present - the gift of
entertainment.
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Appleby - Appleby Travel, 16 Boroughgate
Barnard Castle - Kyle Travel, Galgate
Bedale - Motel, Leeming
Hartlepool - Art Gallery & Information Centre,
Church Square
Stokesley - Spear Travel
Libraries; Bishop Auckland, Crook and Spennymoor.
Tourist Information Centres; Guisborough,
Middlesbrough, Northallerton and Stockton.
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BY POST - Box Office, Darlington Civic Theatre,
Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR.
Cheques payable to Darlington Borough Council.
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IN PERSON - Civic Theatre Box Office Mon-Sat
10am-8pm (Sun 2 hours before the performance).
Cornmill Box Office Mon-Sat 10am-4pm.
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Calls are answered in strict rotation and may be
recorded for your protection and training purposes.
Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate,
Darlington DL1 1RR
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