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Middlesbrough gives green light to town-centre plans for new theatre, homes and public spaces
Middlesbrough’s long-term town-centre strategy has been approved, moving ambitions for a new theatre, thousands of homes, a hotel and new public spaces into their next stage.
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Search the full archiveMiddlesbrough gives green light to town-centre plans for new theatre, homes and public spaces
Middlesbrough’s long-term town-centre strategy has been approved, moving ambitions for a new theatre, thousands of homes, a hotel and new public spaces into their next stage.
Pantaloons race through British history in new Middlesbrough Theatre comedy
The Pantaloons Theatre Company brings its fast-moving, music-filled take on British history to Middlesbrough Theatre on Thursday 10 September.
80s Live brings a two-dozen-song retro party to Darlington
A live band and cast will take Darlington Hippodrome through hits associated with Wham!, Madonna, Duran Duran, Rick Astley and more on Friday 4 September.
Young people help shape bold new vision for Middlesbrough town centre
Plans for Middlesbrough town centre include a new theatre, hotel, green public spaces and thousands of homes, with feedback from 1,300 young people, parents and carers helping to shape the strategy.
Families can mix science, storytelling and giant bubbles at Hartlepool Town Hall
Guinness World Record holder The Highland Joker brings The Bubble Show to Hartlepool on 5 September, combining bubble artistry with storytelling, magic and science.
Migration, memory and movement meet in pay-what-you-decide Stockton dance show
Akeim Toussaint Buck brings Windows of Displacement to ARC Stockton on 5 September, combining dance, spoken word and song in a personal look at migration and identity.
ARC’s Halloween Family Fest mixes free crafts, stories and a relaxed theatre show
Families can drop into ARC Stockton for free Halloween activities on 31 October before a relaxed afternoon performance of The Witch Who Couldn’t Sleep.
Middlesbrough sets out bold town-centre vision with 2,000 homes and a new theatre
A long-term regeneration strategy for Middlesbrough includes more than 2,000 homes at Middlehaven, a proposed major theatre, new public spaces and plans to make the town centre more attractive to young people.
Tees Valley artist Umar Butt brings a new trilogy about unrest and resilience to Stockton
ARC associate artist Umar Butt will present JOLT!, a three-part theatre work spanning Partition, migration and the recent Middlesbrough riots, at ARC Stockton from 17 to 19 September.
Tickets go on sale for new North East dance-theatre show heading to Stockton
Billingham International Folklore Festival's new production The Tapestry of Voices will bring dance, live music and storytelling to ARC in Stockton, after securing £30,000 from Arts Council England.
Between the Tides brings a free weekend of outdoor arts to Redcar
Between the Tides filled Kirkleatham with free circus, aerial dance, installations, workshops and family performance over 22 and 23 August.
Eston Events Centre: A Thriving Hub of Entertainment in Middlesbrough
We run a range of events that cater for wide audiences and in terms of our venue & it’s recent rennovation – the place looks like new! We’re really excited see everyone at one our upcoming events! Simon Smith – Eston Events Centre Manager Tucked away on Fabian Road in Middlesbrough, Eston Events Centre has […]
Exploring Teesside’s Industrial Past Through Theatre: Alan Spence’s ‘Nowt Like This in America
On Sunday 1st September, from 5pm, Teesside playwright Alan Spence will be showcasing his latest work, Nowt Like This in America, a play that performs a deep dive into the heart of Teesside’s industrial past. The event, part of a Book Club series created by Rosie Devine, is a free, community-focused session that…
Sparkling Performances Light Up Billingham’s Theatre Upstairs
Billingham’s Theatre Upstairs hosted Starlight Nights, a vintage variety show bringing local singers, magic and Broadway favourites together in support of Autism Matters.
CommunityBold new work by the theatre-makers of the future at Newcastle’s Northern Stage
An exciting opportunity to see the work of the theatre-makers of the future is heading to Northern Stage in Newcastle. Bold new work created by The Northern School of Art’s MA Directing & Theatre Making students is being presented on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June as part of ‘Collage’. Different productions and a…
Diwali In Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is hosting a wonderful Diwali festival this year! Diwali, known as the Festival of Lights, is deeply embedded in Hindu culture with its origins tracing back to ancient India, likely beginning as a significant harvest festival. Over time, it has accumulated various legends to explain its inception. One…
Empowering the next generation with theatre and dance
Darlington Hippodrome has announced a new term of youth theatre and dance classes. Designed to inspire and enable young people to explore their creativity, build confidence, and develop life-long skills, Darlington Hippodrome’s youth theatre and youth dance classes provide a platform for self-expression and a…