ARC: Stockton Arts Centre

Mixed arts centre with three performance spaces for music, film, comedy, theatre and more. Also hosts workshops, conferences and training sessions. Cafe open form 9am--9pm Mon-Sat (excluding bank holidays) offering food, drink and free WiFi. ARC is approximately a 10 minute walk from Stockton train station and 20 minutes from Thornaby station.

What's On @ ARC: Stockton Arts Centre

Eddi Reader - 40 Years Live

10 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Eddi Reader, considered to be one of Scotland's all-time greatest female voices and performers, is returning to stages. Celebrating almost half a century of music, Eddi will bring her signature vocals to venues up and down the country. As Eddi Reader fans will know, no two performances are ever the same, but each concert promises to be a special evening with Eddi reminiscing and sharing the music of the past while looking forward to many more ahead.

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

26 Feb 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Completing the Trilogy begun with Genius 2.0 and The Work of the Devil, Have We Met? finds Simon standing, like Ulysses in Tennyson’s famous verse, gazing out over the moaning deep and the twinkling rocks and wondering whether to seek a newer world? To smite the sounding furrows? To strive, to seek, and to find? Or whether in fact, to put the kettle on, crack open the Hobnobs and simply yield? Drawing on Joyce, Proust and the career of Philip Schofield to make sense of his own tangled past and possible future, Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.

Fleetwood Bac

10 Jul 2025 - 30 May 2026

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with the passion and energy that got them the ultimate seal of approval from the real Fleetwood Mac members including Mick 'Big Daddy' Fleetwood and original Mac guitarist Peter Green!

Hue & Cry

18 Sept 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2 Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the release of their debut album Seduced and Abandoned (1987) which featured their first top ten single Labour of Love. The follow up album Remote continued the trend and produced the huge hits Looking for Linda and Violently. Albums like Stars Crash Down, Showtime and Jazz Not Jazz ensured Hue and Cry’s continued successful run through the ’90s, whilst their 2005 appearances as finalists on ITV’s primetime show Hit Me Baby One More Time, featuring their version of Beyonce’s Crazy In Love, thrust the band firmly back into the mainstream limelight. A number of successful album releases and accompanying live appearances followed which included Open Soul (2008), Xmasday (2009), Bitter Suite Again (2010), Hot Wire (2012), Remote: Major to Minor (2014), September Songs (2015), Pocketful of Stones (2017). To date Hue and Cry have sold in excess of two million records worldwide. In 2019, Hue and Cry sold out their Summer Nights at the Bandstand show at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove park within forty-eight hours and finished the year by playing live all over the UK. With the global pandemic bringing live touring to a halt during 2020/21, Hue and Cry introduced their pioneering Live from Lockdown streaming shows which were broadcast live from the band’s Glasgow based studio and viewed online by thousands of fans around the world. A collection of their favourite tracks from these shows was released as a Best of Lockdown album (2022). Hue and Cry have sold tens of thousands of concert tickets worldwide. As well as performing alongside some of the greatest artists in music history – appearing with U2, James Brown, Madonna, Al Green and Van Morrison to name but a few – the band have undertaken a multitude of their own headline tours and made numerous festival appearances. Hue and Cry were recognised by their peers when they were recently presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Scottish Music Awards. The band are currently working on a brand new album and have made a welcome return to performing in front of audiences.

Bootleg Blondie

11 Jul 2025 - 19 Jun 2026

The official tribute to Debbie Harry and Blondie Endorsed by the real “Blondie” and having had the honour of being mentioned on the band’s latest studio album “Pollinator” this is the closest you’ll get to the real thing. Lead vocalist Debbie Harris has the looks, the voice & the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell & like her heroine is typically outrageous on stage! Featuring the hits: Heart of Glass, Denis’ Denis’, The Tide Is High, Sunday Girl, Hanging on the Telephone + many more!

Lindisfarne

20 Jul 2025 - 2 May 2026

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne. With a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home, and a reputation for live performance second-to-none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanize audiences and get them on their feet remains undimmed.

Ultimate Coldplay

12 Jul 2025 - 6 Jun 2026

Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate and well rounded tribute to Coldplay. This almost-identical tribute act are consistently described as the 'next best thing' to one the UK's most popular bands.

King King

1 Oct 2025 - 8 Jan 2026

Throughout the music industry King King is a name synonymous with, not only great music and outstanding musicianship, but with, and perhaps even more importantly, having a damn good time every time. King King’s music is the kind of music that makes people happy. And let’s face it, especially in these all too dark and difficult times, who doesn’t want to be happy? Not convinced? It’s simple. Come along to a show and find out for yourself.

Bay City Rollers

4 Sept 2025 - 6 Mar 2026

Journey back in time to those carefree days of the 70’s when Scotland’s original boyband ruled the charts. Selling over 300 million albums worldwide, the Bay City Rollers attracted fans of all ages and a phenomenon known as Rollermania swept across the globe. Tartan clad fans in the UK and other parts of Europe were soon joined by throngs of devoted fans in Australia, Canada, USA and Japan. Now, Bay City Roller legend, Stuart “Woody” Wood, has brought together a powerful group of talented musicians who embody the same essence of the original band that the world knew and loved. Backed by incredible musical resumes, this group has taken what it means to be a Bay City Roller to heart and their excitement is infectious. The current Bay City Rollers are Ian Thomson on lead vocals and guitar, John McLaughlin on vocals and keys, Mikey Smith on bass guitar, Jamie McGrory on drums and Woody on guitar.

The South

11 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026

The South are an impressive 9-piece band that features former members of The Beautiful South, including singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong sax player Gaz Birtles. They play the songs made famous by The Beautiful South and bring back the full flavour and arrangements with this exciting live band. The South are keeping alive all those timeless songs such as A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Old Red Eyes is Back, Good as Gold, Don’t Marry Her, plus many more singles and album track; these songs span an impressive 20-year career starting way back in 1989!

Limehouse Lizzy

12 Jul 2025 - 24 Jan 2026

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex-Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore. From their Official PRS award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, T.V. appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others), and to actually being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 25th year with their most explosive show and critically-acclaimed line-up yet. The boys are back!

Ocean Colour Scene

25 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2026

Formed in Birmingham in 1989, OCS spent six years fine-tuning their sound before lighting up the Britpop party with three Top 5 albums; 1996’s ‘Moseley Shoals’, 1997’s ‘Marchin’ Already’ and 1999’s ‘One From The Modern’. The band has also achieved seventeen Top 40 singles, including a staggering run of nine successive Top 20 singles and a mantelpiece full of awards. As with all the best groups, behind the swagger and style were great songs, with words and melodies that found their way into the public’s hearts. Honing their craft in the spirit of the soul, folk and blues greats who inspired them, Ocean Colour Scene’s celebrated live shows have cemented the relationship between the band and their fiercely loyal fanbase, with each concert serving as a communal outpouring of hope and joy, boasting the most life-affirming singalongs you’re likely to hear anywhere.

Newton Faulkner

13 Oct 2025 - 13 Nov 2025

Dreadlocked, laidback surfer dude troubadour doing tricksy stuff with acoustic guitars.

Carl Hutchinson

29 Aug 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.

Clinton Baptiste

24 Aug 2025 - 7 Jun 2026

Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit comedy Phoenix Nights. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, he's back to deliver the best of his recent work, plus some new bits. Join Clinton for his stories, jokes plus demonstrations of his amazing ability - and as always he'll be in the audience to give you truthful (but startling) readings from the spirit world! Not for the faint hearted.

China Crisis

27 Sept 2025 - 21 Feb 2026

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums and hits across Australia, Europe and the Americas. The band are known for their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray and Wishful Thinking, The RETROspective tour will see the band performing these classics alongside songs from all of their seven studio albums. - Eddie Lundon - Gary Daly - Jack Hymers (keys) - Eric Animan (sax)

Megson

26 Oct 2025 - 31 Jan 2026

Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. The husband & wife duo bring an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. As fRoots Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’ .

Sanctum Sanctorium - The Darkside of the 80's

18 Jul 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Formed through a mutual love of 80’s goth and alternative rock music, Sanctum Santorium are a live 6-piece band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Cure, Bauhaus and more.

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

11 Jul 2025 - 26 Jun 2026

Live/Wire bring the thunder of AC/DC to life with unmatched energy, passion, and power. Celebrating 25 years, this critically acclaimed tribute delivers a full-throttle two-hour show packed with cannons, Marshall stacks, and hits spanning Back in Black to PWR UP, plus Bon Scott-era classics. Featuring Podge Blacksmith as Brian Johnson and Simon Davies as Angus Young, Live/Wire captures the raw, electrifying spirit of rock’s greatest band.

MC Hammersmith - The MC Stands For Middle Class

28 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

With over 20 million views online, MC Hammersmith is a multi-award-winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.

James Rowland: Learning to Fly

24 Jul 2025 - 24 Jul 2025

A new show by acclaimed writer, storyteller and performer James Rowland featuring his captivating mix of storytelling, music and comedy. LEARNING TO FLY sees James tell the story of a remarkable friendship he made when he was a lonely, unhappy teenager with the scary old lady who lived in the spooky house on his street. It’s about connection, no matter what the obstacles; about love’s eternal struggle with time; about music and its ability to heal. It’s also about her last wish: to get high once before she died.

National Theatre Live: The Importance of Being Earnest

14 Jul 2025 - 6 Mar 2026

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa ( Doctor Who; Sex Education ) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate. Max Webster ( Life of Pi ) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.

Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

29 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

TV favourite Ed Byrne tours his Best Reviewed Show at the Edinburgh Festival, British Comedy Guide's No 1 Comedy show, and his most personal show to date. From the quote attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Come and join one of our leading laugh specialists as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs. With his TV career now in its third decade, Ed has regularly appeared on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled, and Live At The Apollo. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see.

The Southmartins

12 Jul 2025 - 28 Feb 2026

The Southmartins are a unique tribute to the songs and sound of The Beautiful South & Housemartins. Constantly gigging since early 2010 in the UK they have built up an unbeatable reputation as a live experience. With a set of classic hits and other bits to draw upon such as Song For Whoever, Don't Marry Her, Perfect 10, Happy Hour and many more they are guaranteed to make you smile, dance and sing. Rather than merely trying to recreate or reproduce the original recordings, or even live performances of the original bands, The Southmartins have always put their own stamp on the material and have led the way in how they approach paying tribute to these classic songs. This is not simple mimicry. Having said that, lead singer Andy's voice is about as close to Paul Heaton as you could hope for without it being the man himself (who has said the band are "very good") and with a highly skilled, and lively band they inject a huge amount of energy and soul into their shows.

Nearly Dan

2 Aug 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Less tribute and more homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan's approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. It's been over 40 years since the release of the first Steely Dan album Can't buy a Thrill, featuring the hits Do it Again and Reelin' in the years. The band now in its 23rd year on the road. Nearly Dan promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two hour-plus show, featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown to Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam. Aja and Gaucho also featuring Donald Fagen's classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly A real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.

MacBeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo

10 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise, the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

Scott Bennett: Stuff

13 Jul 2025 - 20 Jun 2026

Recently described by the Evening Standard as "Live Comedy's best kept secret" Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade. He's written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo. In massive demand as a comedy writer and with regular appearances on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show, Scott is an act on the verge of breaking through into the big time.

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

17 Oct 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

The Wild Robot

25 Jul 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

The Christians

28 Aug 2025 - 28 Aug 2025

Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits 'Forgotten Town', 'Ideal World', 'Born Again', 'Harvest for the World', 'What’s in a Word', 'Hooverville', 'Words', 'Father', 'The Bottle' and many more The Christians enjoyed huge acclaim in the late 80s and early 90s both in the UK and Europe and often confused people with their band name (in fact just the brothers’ surname with absolutely no religious connotation!) Still headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry Christian (who very much deserves The Daily Mirror’s description of him as having ‘one of the finest voices in pop’) who has only gained in vocal stature (and wit) over the years!

Bad Manners

23 Aug 2025 - 4 Jun 2026

Fronted by Buster Bloodvessel (born Douglas Trendle), the band was formed in 1976 while the members were at school together, and among their early incarnations were known as Stoop Solo and the Sheet Starchers. None of the members had any formal musical training, not even the ability to play any instruments. They were popular during the late 1970s and early 1980s, a period when lots of similar ska bands filled the charts. Some of their hits include 'My Girl Lollipop', 'Lip Up Fatty', 'Special Brew' and 'Ne-Ne-Na-Na-Na-Na-Nu-Nu'. One of the main reasons for their notoriety was because of their outlandish, larger-than-life, huge-tongued & shaven-headed front man. Buster´s exploits got them banned from the British TV chart show Top of the Pops (which included dressing as Henry VIII and singing to a blow-up doll for the song 'Lorraine', pouring a large can of baked beans over his head, and dressing in a can-can dancer´s dress to promote their single 'Can-Can').

Yeh Dosti: 50 Years of Sholay

12 Jul 2025 - 9 Oct 2025

Yeh Dosti: Celebrating 50 Years of Sholay Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Bollywood film, Sholay. This spectacular music and dance show will transport you back to the heart of Bollywood's golden era, honoring the legacy of a movie that has captivated audiences for half a century. Yeh Dosti: A Golden Jubilee Celebration will feature mesmerising dance performances choreographed to the film's legendary soundtrack, bringing to life the energy, drama, and romance that made Sholay a timeless classic. Our talented cast of dancers and musicians will recreate the magic of the movie with dazzling costumes, vibrant sets, and electrifying performances.

Jeremy McMurray & the Pocket Jazz Orchestra

7 Aug 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

The fantastic Pocket Jazz Orchestra led by Jeremy McMurray are back with an evening of relaxing jazz music. The band comprises some of the North Easts top musicians, playing various jazz standards, Latin and foot-tapping swing music with a repertoire incorporating a mixture of lyrical melodies and rich harmonies from the great American songbook to the full passion and fire associated with the bebop idiom. The evening is an excellent opportunity to meet up with friends, have a drink, chat, and enjoy fantastic live music.

National Theatre Live: Dr Strangelove

27 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.   When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction. This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

Amelia Coburn

9 Sept 2025 - 9 Sept 2025

BBC Radio Young Folk Awards Nominee, UKE Magazine Best Newcomer winner and now English Folk Expo Mentor Scheme participant, Amelia Coburn is a truly stunning solo performer who bears comparisons to Kate Bush and Nick Drake with beguiling original folk and jazz influenced songs (many of which have received national airplay on 6music, BBC Radio 2 and RTE1 in Ireland - she can count Mark Radcliffe and Tom Robinson as big fans) who has performed at Cambridge Folk Festival, Costa Del Folk in Ibiza and numerous other national and international events including sell out solo shows in her native North East and elsewhere as well as supporting a diverse range of artists including The Wedding Present, Steve Harley and the late folk legend Vin Garbutt.

Wishbone Ash

12 Sept 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level. Discover for yourself why Wishbone Ash are one of the most enduring and popular bands in British Rock. With millions of albums sold, their iconic twin-guitar sound inspired bands from Thin Lizzy to Iron Maiden and produced such classics tracks as The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword & Blowin’ Free. Wishbone Ash take their audience on a unique journey through their illustrious history by combining the old songs with the new, with a live show that remains as fresh and in demand as ever.

Pete Firman

31 Jul 2025 - 2 May 2026

With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician. Join him for an evening of Tricks & Giggles , as Pete brings his trademark blend of magic and comedy from the small screen to stages around the UK with this brand-new show. Expect impossible feats, sleight of hand and big laughs from one of magic's most exciting performers! As seen on Amazon's Good Omens , ITV1's Tonight at the London Palladium and The Next Great Magician , BBC1's The John Bishop Show and The Sarah Millican Television Programme . He's probably also popped up on your social media feeds with his mind-boggling and regularly viral magic videos. Please note: Children under 11 years of age cannot be admitted. Please note that there is a theatre restoration levy of £1.50 per ticket. This levy applies to all transactions, whether made in person at our Box Office, by post or by phone, for all payment types. The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

Absolute Bowie

5 Sept 2025 - 25 Apr 2026

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. Absolute Bowie, Europe's Finest David Bowie Tribute continue to celebrate the life and music of the Starman with a spectacular show uniting Bowie fans across the UK.

Alchemy Live - Tribute to Dire Straits

5 Feb 2026 - 5 Feb 2026

Alchemy Live, the new tribute to Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler. Formed in 2022 by frontman Martin Ledger, Alchemy Live hail from Yorkshire and bring together a group of professional players and friends who share a common love of the music of Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits. Collectively the band have toured worldwide and have shared the stage with rock legends such as Mike Rutherford, Mick Hucknell, Roger Taylor and many more. Alchemy Live are all about the music, no lookalike competitions here. They recreate the Dire Straits sound as accurately as possible, with a painstaking attention to detail. Every guitar solo is taken from a specific show and reproduced note for note. Close your eyes and you're right there, at the Hammersmith Odeon back in 1983!

The Rollin' Stoned

10 Jul 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

A tribute to “The Greatest Rock’n’Roll Band” the world has seen, focusing on the early part of their career from 1964-1969 including “Jumping Jack Flash”, “Paint It Black”, “Not Fade Away”, & “Satisfaction”. Enthusiastic fans rate the band very highly and those from the Stones inner circle liked them so much, they booked them for a band member’s birthday party! The costumes are shamelessly camp gaudy and fab, the instruments genuinely vintage and the wit irreverent. However, while the tongue is never far from the cheek, it is never to the detriment of the music.

Lauren Pattison

5 Sept 2025 - 5 Sept 2025

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Lauren Pattison is back with a brand-new show. She's decided she wants to come back bigger, braver and maybe blonder... either way it's time to put her big girl pants on. As seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC One), Comedy Up Late (ABC) and as heard on the smash-hit Have A Word podcast.

Three Little Vikings

28 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2025

Three brave little Viking girls save the day in this bold and funny adventure story for little rebels, by the creator of the New York Times Best Illustrated Book Little Red and I Can Catch a Monster, Bethan Woollvin. Once upon a time in a Viking village, everything seems to be going wrong. Chickens are disappearing, trees are falling down, and there's lots and lots of crashing and bashing. The silly Chieftain won't listen to the three littlest Vikings, but can they work together to figure out what's going on and save the day? Three Little Vikings is all about cooperation, bravery, and getting your voice heard!

The Marley Experience

19 Sept 2025 - 14 Feb 2026

The Marley Experience are an eight piece Midlands based Bob Marley Tribute band with a difference, with lead vocalist Lionart & his undeniable vocal resemblance to the late great King of Reggae Bob Marley himself. Lionart has performed on stage alongside famous Reggae stars such as Dawn Penn, Erroll Dunkley & David Rodigan and has been the lead vocalist in bands such as the Friendly Fire Band & the Roots Ambassadors as well as playing trumpet for Reggae band Natural Mystic.

Simply Dylan

25 Jul 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

John O'Connell’s Simply Dylan Band will be back for a brand-new headline tour across the UK to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th Birthday. As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan. O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, has had his name indelibly written into the tapestry of Liverpool's music scene, has collaborated with other highly reputable musicians to form his Dylan Band. This is a tribute show.

The Undertones

9 Aug 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

The Undertones emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends learning how to play basic rock and roll. Practicing in their bedrooms eventually led to the band recording ‘Teenage Kicks’ in 1978 on Terri Hooley's Good Vibrations label in Belfast. The legendary DJ John Peel received a copy and liked it so much he played it twice in a row on his radio show.

Jason Byrne: Head in the Clouds

31 Jul 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Where does he get it all from? A common phrase heard outside Jason Byrne’s show as the crowd leave with utter joy in their hearts. Jason literally has his Head In the Clouds most of the time, but thankfully, mainly when he’s on stage! It’s laughter at its highest, as we watch Jason pull magic from his cloudy head down onto the stage. Be it, stormy stand up, calm fun or audience members with clouds literally on their heads. Come join Jason in the clouds, for a night of beautiful unpredictable, fluffy, mayhem.

Bez 'in Conversation' - the Nine Lives of a Happy Monday

5 Sept 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Mark Berry (Bez) was born in Bolton, the son of parents from the Norris Green district of Liverpool His father was a detective inspector Bez first came to prominence at the turn-of-the-1990’s as the maraca-wielding dancer with ‘Madchester’ giants Happy Mondays. Neither an accomplished musician nor even a very good dancer, Bez was a prime candidate for fleeting celebrity, soon to sink into ‘Where Are They Now?’ obscurity. That, however, never happened, nor does it show any sign of happening. Through Black Grape, the second band he co-fronted with the Mondays’ Shaun Ryder, and his ever-presence in the mass media, (Gogglebox, MasterChef, Celebrity Big Brother, and Dancing on Ice Bez’s popularity has grown exponentially, his star rocketing ever upwards! When he bowled into Celebrity Big Brother in 2005, he ended up winning the series, as viewers came to understand his fundamental decency and sunny outlook. His adult life has been extraordinary: unbelievable scrapes with mortality, periods of financial ruin, and narcotic-strewn hi-jinks. Join Bez, as he talks about his extraordinary life and career, the story of a bad lad who has turned his life good, tracing his passage from twenty- thirty-something casualty to middle-aged politician, eco-warrior, and bee-aficionado. This is an event not to be missed!

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

11 Aug 2025 - 19 Mar 2026

Geoffrey Frank Norcott is an English comedian, writer and political commentator. He first performed in 2001 and has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Question Time, and written for The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Spiked.

Eddie Izzard: The Remix

13 Sept 2025 - 5 Nov 2025

Ever wondered what became of Darth Vader and Mr Stevens or the monkey in the tree, did the pears ever ripen… and will God ever appear? It’s a glorious chance to ‘maybe’ find out the answers or discover more questions to those Izzard conundrums. It’s highly likely that no night will be exactly the same so as ever with Eddie, expect the unexpected. This show promises to be a beautiful, hilarious journey spanning a 35 year career of talking thought provoking, nonsense, who could resist?

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

24 Sept 2025 - 21 Nov 2025

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous. Nurse turned comedian, Georgie Carroll is not only brilliantly funny, she is unstoppable on the comedy circuit having performed her smash hit award winning show Sista Flo 2.0 for three solid years of sold out seasons. Don’t miss her brand-new show!

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

4 Sept 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller, director Justin Martin, and composer Self Esteem, reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Let's Love

18 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Let's Love is a newly devised production from award-winning Seemia Theatre co-created with 6 incredible community members. From ancient Persian, Seemia translates as ‘Casting a spell with words’... join us for an evening of truly spellbinding new work

Steffen Peddie: SHOULD KNOW BETTER

13 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

Steffen Peddie is a father of four, he's over fifty years old and has all the responsibilities expected with being a mature adult. However sometimes common sense goes out the window. An honest reaction kicks in. He SHOULD know better. But would it be as funny if he did??? Come and find out in this new show for 2025!

The Wildcats of Kilkenny: Gaudete!

18 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Rejoice! These shows have been clinically proven to start Christmas off in thousands of lives over the past two and a half decades! The Wildcats of Kilkenny are Teesside’s champions of Christmas spirit and their parties get bigger and better every single year. Enjoy dazzling jiggery pokery, frantic arms in the air rejoicing and a wonder-filled glow of community togetherness that, if we could, we should feel all year round. Mike and the lads, along with their ever-surprising cast of special guests and unsuspecting audience stars never fail to send three night sell out audiences home feeling… better about life and very much ready for Christmas. Somehow managing to do exactly what it says on the tin but with a fresh and sparkling freshness every year, there is quite literally nothing that comes close to a Wildcats Christmas party! E I hO hO hO!

Club Groovy: Funky Family Fest

9 Aug 2025 - 9 Aug 2025

‘It’s like having a night out with your kids!’

Pride Pop Party featuring Zela, Loren Heat and more

26 Jul 2025 - 26 Jul 2025

ZELA, the unapologetically-queer icon from the North-East of England, has created an attitude-laced brand of hard-hitting Alternative-Pop. Think Charli XCX meets MGMT, with a hint of Kesha and Y2K-era Gwen Stefani. One of the most exciting new artists in the UK, ZELA, aka Liv Griff effortlessly dominates her genre of self-assured (and self-professed) “Brat-Pop”. Support from Loren Heat.

Catch 22 Comedy Club: August

29 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025

Catch 22 Comedy Club, last Friday of every month. A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good night out.

Catch 22 Comedy Club: July

25 Jul 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

Catch 22 Comedy Club, last Friday of every month. A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good night out.

Beat the Gong with MC Jason Cook

10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

MC Jason Cook. Get ready for an evening of comedy chaos as numerous aspiring comedians take the stage, hoping to beat the dreaded gong and win over the ARC audience! This is the night for unpredictable and brilliant off-the-cuff moments. You never know what might happen as potential rising stars to endearingly awkward first-timers take to the stage. You'll witness the full spectrum of stand-up comedy in one unforgettable night! Please note: Beat the Gong can contain strong content and is strictly for over 18s

Elton John v Billy Joel: Double Header

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

What’s your favourite Elton anthem - Your Song? Rocket Man? Crocodile Rock? I'm Still Standing? Pretty sure you’re going to get to hear it tonight as ‘top tribute’ (the Sun) Elton Joel and his regular touring band the Jets return to the Point after taking the roof off last autumn. This is a musically and visually-authentic, absolutely brilliant tribute to one of the greatest musical icons of all time. An accomplished pianist (not all ‘Eltons’ are, we’re told…) and talented singer, Joel has performed all over the world including three headline sets at the world-famous 6000-capacity Alexandra Palace. He clearly loves what he does, and each set is improvised to suit the location and the feel of the room. But however he chooses to play it, this is going to be hits galore – expect Saturday Night's Alright, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Candle in the Wind, Don't Let the Sun go Down on Me, Philadelphia Freedom, I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues, Daniel & SO many more! Grab a seat while you can!

New Wave Heroes Double Header: Pure Weller and Radio Costello

28 Feb 2026 - 28 Feb 2026

This high-octane 4-piece pride themselves on their live sound and stage presence that takes audiences through five decades of passion, unforgettable lyrics and those sing-your-heart-out choruses. Main man Marcus has got bags of charisma and a belter of a voice, but this is very much a team effort with every member of this super-tight four-piece actively playing their part. These lads absolutely smashed it in front of 1000+ people when they played recently with the Southmartins at Middlesbrough Town Hall. If you saw it we’re sure you’ll be here tonight. If you weren’t there – come see what you missed! These seem like the perfect answer… Introducing Radio Costello – a belting 4-piece Birmingham-based tribute to Elvis Costello & the Attractions, who’ll be making their North East debut with this show tonight at ARC. The setlist celebrates the classic songs that Costello made with the Attractions at the back end of the 70s, a period that many would view as the highlight of his long and varied career. Expect Oliver’s Army, Pump it Up, I Can’t Stand Up for Falling Down, High Fidelity, Watching the Detectives, Good Year for the Roses, Radio Radio and many more in a blisteringly energetic live show.

Tom Stade

30 Jul 2025 - 21 Jun 2026

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4's Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he's done it twice) and much more!

This Flight Tonight - The Songs Of Joni Mitchell

31 Aug 2025 - 11 May 2026

Joni Mitchell is one of the most influential artists of the modern age, rising to stardom in the late 1960's, Her music and songwriting is the jewel in the crown of the Woodstock generation. Bursting onto the scene with a sound entirely her own, Joni earned the respect of her musical peers and the love of her audiences Worldwide. Joni would go on to mine the depths of her emotive landscape and push the boundaries of songcraft and artistry for over five decades. Mitchell's albums and songs are widely recognised as masterpieces, standards that would become the soundtrack to the lives of countless fans throughout the world and continue to draw and inspire new generations of fans. Zervas & Pepper are Welsh Singer/Songwriters Paul Zervas and Kathryn Pepper, who have been creating and performing original music for over a decade professionally. The duo and their recording/touring band enjoy cult success on the UK and European Folk/Americana scene and have released five critically-acclaimed studio albums and undertaken countless live headline and support tours, receiving strong national and international network radio support throughout their career and their original music garnering praise and accolades from the likes of CSN&Y legend David Crosby, BBC DJ's Mark Radcliffe, Bob Harris, Lauren Laverne and Don Letts. 'This Flight Tonight' is a celebration of Joni Mitchell's music that the duo have had in the making for many years, and now 2023 will see them finally take this show on the road for the first time. The carefully-crafted set list will feature songs from Joni's million-selling albums such as Clouds, Ladies of the Canyon, For The Roses, Court and Spark, featuring many cuts from her 1972 landmark release 'Blue'. We are musical purist's Kathryn Pepper explains If we're going to present Joni's music for a live show then we are going to aim to recreate the performances almost exactly as they were intended, as songwriters and performers ourselves we know that every single note, inflection, momentary pause was placed there by the artist with intent.. We hold Joni Mitchell's music in the utmost regard and so we aim to capture its inner spirit and channel its majesty into each live performance

Cattle & Cane

12 Dec 2025 - 13 Dec 2025

Led by brother and sister pair Joseph and Helen Hammill, the Middlesbrough outfit deliver excellent songwriting, uplifting vocals and gorgeous harmonies that give way to soaring folk-pop anthems. With extensive radio support from the likes of BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6 Music and Amazing Radio, Cattle & Cane have been heavily championed by the BBC Introducing team and previously performed on their stages at T In The Park and BBC Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park.

After the Last Waltz: Celebrating The Band's legendary final gig

6 Feb 2026 - 6 Feb 2026

English debut for a show last seen at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. This epic two-hour musical event features 7 amazing musicians and takes you back to Thanksgiving 1976 when The Band took their final bow in the now-legendary concert ‘The Last Waltz’ - a show immortalised in film by trailblazing director Martin Scorcese. ‘After the Last Waltz’ gives audiences a unique chance to relive this all-star extravaganza in a show full of incredible musicianship and the band’s clear joy at getting the opportunity to interpret this classic material. There’s nothing remotely like this on the touring circuit and we are delighted to bring this truly one-of-a-kind show to Stockton.

Nick Helm: No One Gets Out Alive

12 Sept 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Gearing up for his greatest tour yet later this year, join your all-time favourite comedian Nick Helm as he glides through an hour of new stuff and changes the very fabric of your being. He. Is. Your. New. God.

Clearwater Creedence Revival

13 Aug 2025 - 8 May 2026

Selling out at venues all over the world, Clearwater Creedence Revival feature road-hardened players who, collectively have performed with – Stax legend Steve Cropper, Big Country, Denny Laine (Wings, Moody Blues), Eric Haydocks Hollies, Animals And Friends, Alan Silson (Smokie), Wayne Fontana’s Mindbenders and more. Together, they are the best celebration of the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival and Fogerty you’re ever likely to see – and a band selling out all over the world, as audiences in Germany, Israel,Russia, Holland, Scandinavia, UK and more will attest! A tribute band like no other.

Pink By Vicky Jackson

12 Jul 2025 - 20 Jun 2026

Winner of the Midland Zone Magazine's Best Cabaret Award by a public vote three years in a row, Vicky has performed well over a thousand shows as Pink over a seven year period. She covers hits as far back as 2000 to the present day.

Ray Bradshaw: CODA

21 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

1 in 6 adults in the UK will lose their hearing in their lifetime; two of those are Ray Bradshaw’s parents. The multi award winning comedian is back on tour with a brand-new show all about growing up as a CODA; A Child of Deaf Adults. His upbringing was nothing like the Oscar winning film and he’s here to tell you why. CODA is a funny, heartwarming show all about the brilliant things that happen when you grow up in a house where sign language is the first language used; whether it’s watching his dad shut his eyes to win any argument or beating his in-laws easily when they suggested playing charades against a deaf family on Christmas Day. Ray’s previous shows Deaf Com One and Doppelginger were huge successes and sold-out theatres across the world. As this show is all about growing up with deaf parents every show of CODA will have a BSL interpreter. Ray has previously supported John Bishop on his UK arena tour after John described him as ‘one of the best comedians in the country’.

Young Rebel Set

14 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Young Rebel Set are back! Following on from the announcement of their September tour of Germany, and ten years on from their last hometown show, the much-loved Teesside band are playing a special gig at ARC in Stockton. This long-awaited homecoming show will see YRS perform songs from their two albums ‘Curse Our Love’ and ‘Crocodile’, along with showcasing some new and previously unreleased music.

Disney

Family

Fantasy

Snow White

8 Jul 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

3 Little Pig Tails

6 Sept 2025 - 6 Sept 2025

‘Let me in little piggie it’s blowing a gale’ ‘Not by the hairs on my little pink tail’ A brand new version of the classic story of the three little pigs set in Paris. A grumpy old wolf is a chef who wants some pigs’ tails for his soup. Will the little pigs outwit the wolf and what kind of house will they build? A funny, warm-hearted and interactive rustic tale to make you squeal with laughter, bristling with puppets, live music and lots of joining in. Garlic Theatre entertain the whole family with beautifully crafted puppets, music and a garlicky French twist to the tale

Blubber

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

‘In the beginning, Katie and Body were best friends. In the beginning, Katie and Body were infinite with possibilities…’ Katie’s taken up synchronised swimming. She’s buoyant and beautiful, but it’s a lot harder than they thought. When the promise of campy fun and liberation fails to materialise, Katie feels further from her body than ever before. Join Katie and Body on their quest traversing forgiveness, beauty and whales as they ask: what does care look like for a fat body? Brand new work from award-winning artist Katie Greenall and The Hale.

Steam, Wheels ‘n’ Rails

11 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

The S&DR200 Community Players present a new play Steam, Wheels ‘n’ Rails The extraordinary story of the birth of the railways. A period costume drama, with music, telling the tale of how it all began Introducing the key characters, dramatising the high points and the lows they encountered, before achieving their great success. Entertaining, exciting, informative.

Monkeys Everywhere

31 Oct 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Award winning Garry Starr is writing a play for all ages, but he’s struggling to concentrate. Thoughts keep swinging through his head like monkeys in the jungle. They pop in, swing past, drive through and start monkey parties – making it impossible for him to concentrate. Garry does love his monkeys. But sometimes, they just get a bit much. Will Garry ever be able to manage his monkeys and finish his play? Created with Director Olivia Jacobs (Gruffalo, Room on the Broom) Monkeys Everywhere is a show for all ages – but especially for those who can’t always keep their monkeys under control. Full of clowning, silliness, and a lot of laughter, Monkeys Everywhere is a show with real heart. It would be bananas to miss it…

Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life

11 Jul 2025 - 2 May 2026

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.

Beat The Gong with MC Freddy Quinne

5 Dec 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

Get ready for an evening of comedy chaos as numerous aspiring comedians take the stage, hoping to beat the dreaded gong and win over the ARC audience! This is the night for unpredictable and brilliant off-the-cuff moments. You never know what might happen as potential rising stars to endearingly awkward first-timers take to the stage. You'll witness the full spectrum of stand-up comedy in one unforgettable night! Please note: Beat the Gong can contain strong content and is strictly for over 18s

Catch 22 Comedy Club: December

12 Dec 2025 - 12 Dec 2025

Catch 22 Comedy Club, last Friday of every month. A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good night out.

Catch 22 Comedy Club: November

28 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Catch 22 Comedy Club, last Friday of every month. A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good night out.

Catch 22 Comedy Club: October

31 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Catch 22 Comedy Club, last Friday of every month. A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good night out.

Scarred For Life - A Folk Horror Special

10 Sept 2025 - 10 Sept 2025

From terrifying films like The Wicker Man and Witchfinder General to the gentle eeriness of The Owl Service and Worzel Gummidge, “Folk Horror” has become a thrilling genre in its own right. In this brand new live show, Stephen Brotherstone – co-author of the acclaimed Scarred For Life books – joins writer and broadcaster Bob Fischer to explore ancient magic, eerie stone circles and ask… what does actually lie beneath?

Club Groovy: Not So Spooky Monster Bash

25 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Club Groovy is a fabulously funky daytime disco and theatre experience for families who love to move & groove! Join the Club Groovy team for an hour of high energy party vibes, silly storylines, absolute anthems and interactive fast paced fun! “It’s like having a night out with your kids!” Join Club Groovy at their Not So Spooky Monster Bash, for a scarily good show jam packed with frightfully fantastic tunes and on stage tricks and treats! Dress up and party!

A Minecraft Movie

7 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025

A mysterious portal pulls four misfits into the Overworld, a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master the terrain while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected crafter named Steve.

Ian Stone - Looking for the Wow

31 Jul 2025 - 29 May 2026

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.

Catch 22 Comedy Club: September

26 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Catch 22 Comedy Club, last Friday of every month. A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good night out.

Chesney Hawkes

5 Mar 2026 - 22 Mar 2026

Born into a musical family (his father is the singer Chip Hawkes, formerly with the 1960s band The Tremeloes), Chesney Hawkes’ own career began at 19, when he appeared as the title character in the film “Buddy’s Song” alongside Roger Daltrey. He is best known for releasing the hit single The One And Only, from the film’s soundtrack. Written by another Jack Up The 80s favourite Nik Kershaw, who appeared at the event last year, the song was later featured in the opening credits of Doc Hollywood (1991), starring Michael J. Fox.

Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience

7 Jul 2025 - 21 Aug 2025

PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby! There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make special memories together. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments. With 10 oinktastic new episodes, 6 brand new songs and music videos, your little ones can dance and sing along with Peppa and her family and friends. The wait is finally over... join Peppa and George as they meet their new baby sibling for the first time at Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience!

Goldbeak

7 Jul 2025 - 7 Aug 2025

Raised among chickens and sheltered by his adoptive mother and sister Ratchet, orphaned young eagle Goldbeak thinks he can't fly - or at least, has always been told so.

Needle Felting 2D Pictures

13 Sept 2025 - 13 Sept 2025

Make a 2D Needle Felt picture of your choice! Whether you’re a felting expert, or you’ve never held a needle, our experienced instructor Carol will provide all the materials and coaching needed so that you can create a stunning felt sculpture. Our Needle Felt workshops are the perfect way to unwind and improve mindfulness, whether you come along with friends or alone!

Needle Felting Woodland Fairy

16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

Make a beautiful Woodland Fairy! Whether you’re a felting expert, or you’ve never held a needle, our experienced instructor Carol will provide all the materials and coaching needed so that you can create a stunning felt sculpture. Our Needle Felt workshops are the perfect way to unwind and improve mindfulness, whether you come along with friends or alone!

Mark Watson: Search

30 Jul 2025 - 7 Nov 2026

20 years in stand-up for the Taskmaster cheeky texts icon, multi-award winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public, the current state of the UK sausage industry, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show.

Creedence Clearwater Review: The Cosmo’s Factory Tour

19 Mar 2026 - 19 Mar 2026

Step back in time with Creedence Clearwater Review: The Cosmo’s Factory Tour, a vibrant celebration of the iconic Cosmo’s Factory album and the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival! Join us for a highenergy night of rock ‘n’ roll that transports you to the electrifying sounds of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sing along to timeless anthems like Bad Moon Rising, Proud Mary, and Fortunate Son, along with beloved tracks from Cosmo’s Factory such as Who’ll Stop the Rain and Run Through the Jungle. With pitch-perfect renditions and an engaging stage presence, this tribute delivers an authentic CCR concert experience, complete with vintage instruments and 60s-inspired outfits. Enjoy audience participation, rousing sing-alongs, and captivating stories that bring CCR’s legacy to life. Having sold out venues across the UK and Europe, captivating audiences, including a special performance in London at The O2 Arena’s VIP Lounge for John Fogerty’s guests in 2018, Creedence Clearwater Review has earned its reputation as the UK’s number one tribute to CCR.

Dr Feelgood & Nine Below Zero: A Shot of Rhythm n Blues Tour

19 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026

Two of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill. Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP 'Live at the Marquee' in 1980 and have toured with The Who and The Kinks. Dr. Feelgood formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970’s and have been playing together for over 25 years

Sweet

26 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Melodic glam rockers with infectious hooks and brutal riffs, who scored a series of smash hits in the '70s culminating with "Ballroom Blitz."

The Sweet + Special Guest John Otway

16 Dec 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Please Note: Tickets go on sale for this event on Thursday 12 June at 10am. A National Treasure and Glam Rock Royalty who have taken the world by storm for six decades. By the early 70’s The Sweet were arguably the hottest ticket in town with a string of top ten records in the UK and Europe including Blockbuster, Hellraiser, Ballroom Blitz, Teenage Rampage and The Sixteens. Sweet perfected the art of making memorable records in a highly-competitive era. Special guest John Otway John’s first achieved notoriety with his eye-watering performance on Old Grey Whistle Test and subsequent hit single ‘Really Free’ in 1977. A heady mix of blind ambition and rank incompetence was to keep this microstar shining for almost two decades despite Otway’s ability to turn any situation to his own disadvantage.

HydraCon: From Idea to Final Draft with James Harris from Writer’s Block North East

23 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Join James Harris from Writers’ Block North East as he tells the story of Middlesbrough’s best-kept literary secret – an organisation that has to date helped over 10 local authors find representation and publication, a list that includes Lisette Auton, JM Hall, Mike Edwards, Carmen Marcus, Rachel Bower and James himself. James will discuss the history of Writers’ Block, and offer hints and tips on turning your amazing idea for a novel into a final draft you can be proud of.

HydraCon: Reading for Pleasure with The National Literacy Trust

23 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Discover how to encourage a culture of reading for pleasure and create daily reading habits for both yourself and your children. Learn how nurturing a love of reading can empower you and enrich your life.

HydraCon: My Journey Through Self-Publishing and Beyond with Kirsty McKay

23 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Join The Book Dragon founder Kirsty McKay as she guides you through her journey of self-publishing, both as an author and businesswoman. Discover how the challenges she’s faced from her disability have helped give her the drive to thrive.

HydraCon: Write To Change Your Life with Author Richard Evans

23 Aug 2025 - 23 Aug 2025

Join Author and Screenwriter Richard Evans as he encourages you to ‘Write to Change Your Life.’ Discover how by taking the first steps on your writing journey you can build your confidence and work towards making your literary dreams come true.

A Proper Merry Christmess

3 Dec 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

It’s Christmas Eve at West Yorkshire’s (almost) favourite garden centre, which means seasonal bonus time. But there’s a problem: only one department can take home the cash. As Team Grotto struggle to keep their dysfunctional festivities under wraps, can they sleigh the competition with Christmas cheer alone? Or will they resort to dirty tricks? A Proper Merry Christmess is a chaotic Christmas comedy for adults, At the time of year when being skint isn’t an option, step into an honest festive story, featuring the authentic heartbreak and humour that the Christmas movies always leave out, actually. Presented by Red Ladder Theatre Company Written by Leon Fleming & Seeta Wrightson Directed by Cheryl Martin All performances will be captioned via The Difference Engine, a tool that enables d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing people to read performance captions on their phone.

Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

11 Jul 2025 - 28 Mar 2026

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.

Mark Watson: Before It Overtakes Us (Work In Progress)

5 Mar 2026 - 14 Apr 2026

This show will go on sale on Friday 1 November at 10 am The Bristolian_ Taskmaster _runner-up and _No More Jockeys_ luminary does a preview show before an Australian tour in 2025. So far, the show is about the future of mankind, and a woman called Phoebe. Some other stuff in between.

Free

5 Sept 2025 - 5 Sept 2025

In a world confined by borders, flags and occupied lands. Who dares to dream? Who dares to break the cycles of oppression? Who dares to be joyful in the darkest hour? ‘Free’ embarks on a powerful quest for a place of no limitations on people’s way of life and way of being. We sing: “take me to a place where I am free, leave the people dem so they can see.” We dance as the Nyabinghi rhythms vibrate our bodies and we skank to the pulse of the one drop. Free combines the worlds of Reggae Dub Culture & Contemporary Dance to immerse audiences in the unwavering pursuit of freedom. Celebrating Reggae’s global injection that has ignited revolutions all over the world since the 1960s. An Immersive performance with original music written and performed by ‘Buck and The Magnificence’ in the Reggae Dub style, held together by the storytelling nature of Toussaint To Move’s work. Gather, skank and lively up yourself, till we are all Free. ‘Free’ is co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells, Transform Festival and ARC Stockton (via The Make New Work Programme, supported by The Paul Hamlyn Foundation) and the development was funded via Arts Council England’s National Lottery Project Grants.

The Doors Rising

25 Jul 2025 - 27 Jun 2026

The Doors Rising - A Tribute to The Authentic Sound of The Doors Get ready to immerse yourself in the raw, psychedelic energy of the 60s with The Doors Rising, a UK-based tribute band dedicated to recreating the legendary sound and spirit of The Doors. This electrifying band, featuring authentic instruments and a lead vocalist who channels Jim Morrison, captures every nuance of The Doors' music and mystique. Sing along to all the classics like Light My Fire, Riders on the Storm, Break On Through, and more including a few surprises. With a set list that dives deep into The Doors catalog, The Doors Rising promises an unforgettable experience for both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

22 Jan 2026 - 15 Apr 2026

Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.

National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step

27 Oct 2025 - 19 Feb 2026

Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman starring in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.

National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren’s Profession

23 Oct 2025 - 15 Jan 2026

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.

Hays Travel and Newmarket Holidays: Holiday Event

22 Jul 2025 - 22 Jul 2025

Join Hays Travel and Newmarket Holidays for an exclusive holiday event! Whether you’re dreaming of exploring ancient wonders, ticking off your bucket list, or planning your next cultural adventure – this event is designed to immerse, inspire, and inform. You’ll benefit from the opportunity to meet experts with on hand destination product knowledge whilst in a relaxed atmosphere enjoying handpicked delicacies and a glass of fizz. Newmarket Holidays are all about incredible destinations, stress-free travel and memories that last the lifetime. What to expect: Opportunity to meet the experts offering expert insights. A relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. 15% off all touring holidays plus £50 per person off per booking. Each event is capped at just 50 guests to ensure a personal and engaging experience. Spaces are free, but registration is essential, click here to register now.

The Freelancer Network: Fundraising Workshop (Online)

30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025

This online workshop with Achates Senior Consultant Phoebe Walker will explore raising funds from individuals, with a focus on crowdfunding. We’ll look at when and how you might launch a campaign; how to centre the impact you’ll create at the heart of your message; how to structure and manage a campaign; and – most importantly – how you can most effectively ask other people to donate. About Achates Achates is a leading cultural consultancy company which supports individuals and organisations with income generation, strategy development, recruitment, business planning and impact evaluation.  Achates brings together a team of highly experienced creative, cultural sector leaders and income generation professionals to take a purpose-led, audience-informed approach enabling resilience with integrity. Achates’ work with TVCFN Achates is working with the TVCFN to deliver a series of workshops, 1:1 advice surgeries, and hackathon-style sessions. These aim to support creative freelancers in the Tees Valley to build their skills, knowledge, and confidence in shaping, articulating, and fundraising for creative and cultural projects, both individually and collaboratively. Sign up to be a member of Tees Valley Creates: The Freelancer Network for free and for access to training, opportunities and funding here. This Project is funded by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority and is receiving funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The Funk Collective: The Funk Before Christmas

6 Dec 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

The Funk Before Christmas 2025. Get ready for the grooviest night of the season!! Tickets go fast — don’t miss your chance, Join the legends of the holiday dance! It’s the party of the season, don't be late —The Funk Before Xmas… Year Three will be GREAT!

An Intimate Evening With Singer/Songwriter John Power

11 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

John Power of Cast, The La's, and Me. He had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever–playing bass as an 18-year-old in The La’s. Forming Cast in 1991, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar for one of Britpop’s pre-eminent bands–securing two platinum-selling records before returning to the charts in 2024 with the magnificent Love Is The Call. Power’s solo career produced some of his best work and through the summer of 2026 Cast joined Oasis at their football stadium tour. Now it’s time to reflect on Britpop, the hits – Alright, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Flying and more – in this intimate show that mixes John’s best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.

Dominic Nelson Ashley: Riot Music and Other Stories

1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2025

A night in which Dominic Nelson Ashley performs his poetry about love, joy, relationships, fatherhood, identity, recovering from cancer and, of course, the Middlesbrough riots. This show is a celebration of life – who we are, where we’ve come from and where we are going. Dominic Nelson-Ashley is firmly established as a spoken-word artist who delivers consistently electrifying performances. An award-winning writer and co-host of the Happiness is Easy podcast. The show also launches Dominic Nelson-Ashley’s powerful new book, Riot Music – a collection of poetry exploring love, identity, fatherhood, and the impact of the 2024 Middlesbrough riots. Blending personal reflection with social commentary, it captures a day that shook the community and left lasting scars on both the streets and the people who call them home.

Free to Move: Dance on Screen

6 Aug 2025 - 6 Aug 2025

Toussaint To Move warmly invites you to join us for a night of freedom dancing on screen and collective sharing of what it means to be free. Presenting three films from award-winning artists Akeim Toussaint Buck and Ashley Karrell to instigate an exchange on the pursuit and experience of freedom. The films presented on the evening include: Reckoning, Negus and the multi-award winning Displaced, screening will be followed by a group conversation lead by Akeim Toussaint Buck. Reckoning is a multimedia short film and performance piece created by a collaboration of Liberty EU Portfolio artists – Choreographer and Storyteller Akeim Toussaint Buck, Filmmaker Ashley Karrell, Animator Benedetta Fasson and Writer mandla rae. Weaving together contemporary lyrical dance, archive, animation and storytelling, Reckoning has been created from the Reckoning with Refugeedom archives which tell the stories of generations of displaced people in their own words. Negus, the title bestowed on Emperors of Ethiopia, the Kings of Kings. This is an initiation, a story of anointing beckoned to the receiver from within. A striking figure narrates this poetic world of form and formlessness, evoking a sense of spirit and other worldliness. Dance and music transiently immerse this journey from the still darkness of the unknown to the coronation of the child. Our ascension doesn’t start from any outward action, it takes place from our acknowledgement of our greatness. Displaced is the cinematic reimagining of Akeim Toussaint Buck’s one-man dance theatre show: ‘Windows of Displacement’. Created and Co-Directed by Ashley Karrell, the film continues the exploration of themes such as: displacement, race, culture and imperialism. Focussing more on the African Diaspora via the settings of the inner-city community.

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