Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He's known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a "powerhouse comedian" on the UK circuit. ‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He's a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling.

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.

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning comedian and award-winning droduct designer Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore? Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon, Jason Manford and John Bishop. Star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.

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!

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.

Yorkshire’s biggest b-d and Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 is back, after yet another sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival! This time he’s dead… dead good! And also, dead. He’s a dead man. Join the nation’s favourite demonic entertainer, owner of a Working Mens Club in Rotherham what is also a portal to hell, as he dazzles you from beyond the grave. See him now before he is well and truly gone.

The guest speaker for this Café Scientifique session will be Emma Watson, Team leader in Tees Archaeology. Café Scientifique at ARC – Stockton’s only science café Café Scientifique has been bringing science and science-related subjects to the people of Stockton and surrounding areas for over 20 years. There’s no need to know anything about science to come to the Café, just be interested in the world around you and prepare to learn something new. The Café is usually held at 7.45pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Guest speakers talk for 35-45 minutes and, following a short refreshment break, you can ask a question or comment using the roving mikes. The event usually finishes around 9.30pm. The speakers are drawn from universities, health trusts and businesses across the region. Where else can you find out about the latest in science and get to ask the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask of someone at the leading edge of their work or research? For a donation of just £6 (more if you can afford it and less if you can’t; students go free) you’re guaranteed to find out something new and experience the infectious passion of the speakers.

After our two previous shows sold out literally months in advance Matt Reed’s Junk Box moves to the Point! This is how it goes… One comedian, one box of miscellaneous items brought by the audience, zero prep time, 100% improvisation and a whole loada gags. Junk Box is exactly what it says on the tin. We’re going to have a box full of junk, Matt has to pull one item out at a time and make it funny. Whether it be an old DVD, a rude-looking vegetable, a newspaper cutting or a family heirloom – he’ll find a way. Bring something suitable (or unsuitable) along, sit back and enjoy an epically unpredictable improvised feast like nothing else you have ever seen!

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs.

What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump? Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy! Her debut tour ‘Living My Best Life’ sold out up and down the country; she has supported Jack Whitehall, Michelle de Swarte, Alan Davies, and Jason Manford and appeared on multiple panel shows. She’s even beaten cancer; she’s done all the alternative healing shit you could shake a stick at – and she still thinks everyone’s a dkhead. It can’t just be her, can it?

One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is Christopher MacArthur-Boyd's new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy. Host of the Here Comes The Guillotine podcast alongside Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe, star of the comedy specials Oh No and Scary Times, and host of the BBC New Comedy Award and star of Scotland Stands Up, with appearances on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Christopher has previously opened for comedians such as Kevin Bridges, Shane Gillis, Kerry Godliman, Jason Manford and David Cross.

Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he's doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth.  Come along. It'll be fun. Don't bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers. 

He's a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is touring the UK. He will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic tour. Lydon will be sharing his thoughts with audiences. He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right.

The DJW Talent Actors Showcase is a celebration of regional talent based in Teesside at ARC. Industry guests will be invited along with a live audience to watch their performances and showcase what DJW Talent is all about. The actors at DJW Talent attend weekly Masterclasses at ARC with Actor/Acting Coach Daniel-John Williams as seen on How To Train Your Dragon – Live Action, Strictly Come Dancing (As an acting coach for Sara Davies during Movie Week 2021) and many more TV and Film Credits. The actors are all at various stages of their careers and development, so there is something for everyone. Come along and support local actors. May contain swearing and/or scenes of sexual or violent nature.

Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky. Firmly established as one of the most sought after headliners on the UK and international comedy circuits... This show is effortlessly heartwarming, hilarious about motherhood, and fearless with the front row.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Christopher Hampton based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos and directed by Marianne Elliott BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hamptons celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin. Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path. Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.

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 East’s top musicians, playing various jazz standards, Latin and foot-tapping swing music

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. Set in an intimate venue with a buzzing atmosphere, our shows guarantee laughs and memorable moments. Previous performers have left audiences in stitches with their razor-sharp wit and hilarious observations. Please note line-up is subject to change.

The Funk Before Christmas 2026. 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 Four will be GREAT!

You keep asking – so they keep playing and sleighing! The annual December tradition that is The Wildcats of Kilkenny Christmas Party returns to ARC for the 23rd year running, (count them!). Guaranteed to send you towards the big day with their inimitable Irish-ish Teesside blarney these shows are overflowing with seasonal and community spirit! Three jam packed ‘Sparkle & Shine’ shows promise to contain all of the usual festive chaos, special guests and smog infused snowy surprises that the ever-increasing Wildcats fanbase love. Sitting somewhere between a It’s A Wonderful Life, A Fairytale of New York, an anarchic Christmas School Assembly and with a hefty dose of Mike’s Teesside blarney, they remain the fastest selling Christmas gigs in the North of England. Always rocket fuelled ticket sales so lock in the date and look forward to being part of these extraordinary Christmas parties, made in, by and for T T Teessiders everywhere!

I remember my brother’s wedding, the whole family dancing in joy, singing our hearts out and sobbing at the happy couple. After all the hardships, that beautiful memory still shines and makes my heart warm! We see three love stories weaving in between songs and movement, before we invite you to our collective wedding and share in the wedding feast. (Okay, a small bite…) Join us as we prepare for a beautiful celebration at the heart of Stockton as these love stories show the town's strength in its diversity. 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

Our Freedom: Then and Now is a vibrant photography exhibition that brings together images from 60 locally-led projects, marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. A nationwide portrait of people, place and belonging, this exhibition reveals communities’ thoughtful and varied take on freedom across the UK. Developed by Future Arts Centres and Open Eye Gallery, the exhibition forms part of the wider Our Freedom: Then and Now programme. In total, 22 photographers collaborated with communities of all ages and backgrounds, inviting them to reflect on their own histories, experiences and identities.

Jason Byrne is back and "Byrning" brighter than ever, celebrating 30 glorious years of stand-up with his brand-new show, 30 Years Byrning. Byrne delivers a riotous night of high-energy storytelling, surreal tangents and unstoppable laughter. From razor-sharp observations to gloriously unhinged audience interaction, brave improvisation, that has made Jason a festival favourite for three decades. This anniversary special is a hilarious return to props and stunts of the past decades, a fearless leap forward and a masterclass in pure comic mayhem. Do not blow it by missing this show, get tickets early, it makes sense.

Forever Springsteen is a UK-based tribute band that aims to recreate the spirit, energy, and authentic sound of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. The seven-piece band plays a mix of Springsteen's biggest hits and deeper cuts, with a focus on the arrangements and energy from his live shows, especially from the 1970s.

Patrick's new stand up show covered topics from life, love & mishaps with flat pack furniture, marathons & almost being scammed! Irish Iranian Teesside observational stand up comedian. Tours annually with a brand new stand up show, nationally & internationally, playing countries across Europe, The Middle East, America & Australia. Performed at many major festivals across the Uk, including 16 years at the Edinburgh International Festival.

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.

They say it takes a village… so where the fk are the villagers?!? A verbatim play from Mam’s and primary caregivers in Teesside. The good, the bad and the ugly of being a Mam. The highs, the lows and the stuff no-one talks about… 5-14% of parents regret having children. 30% of domestic abuse starts in pregnancy. 83% of mothers feel lonely. This is for all the parents, children of parents, and those at a crossroads – should you stay childfree or not? Come along on the journey with writer/performer Rachel Stockdale and hear honest stories about the frustrations, fears and victories of being a Mam today. Supported by Arts Council England, the PFC Trust and ARC.

Each month, Rough Cut Revolutions gives Tees Valley artists the stage to share their newest, boldest, and most daring work, straight from the rehearsal room to a live, supportive audience. Be the first to experience brand-new performances and creative experiments from some of the region’s most exciting talent.

Each month, Rough Cut Revolutions gives Tees Valley artists the stage to share their newest, boldest, and most daring work, straight from the rehearsal room to a live, supportive audience.

What does it take to become a refugee, migrant, or asylum seeker today? Developed from real interviews with first-generation economic and war migrants, this bold new play is made to change. Every production of The Table is uniquely put together by each performance company using 40 scenes written by Scotsman Fringe First & Amnesty International Award-winning playwright, Peterborough-born Aisha Zia, and based on three years of research with migrant communities across the UK.

The virtuoso of fingerstyle jazz returns with a celebration of timeless standards. Multi-award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor MBE has been described by Jeff Beck as “the best guitarist in the world” and by Pat Metheny as “one of the most awesome solo guitar players in history.” Renowned internationally for his warm stage presence, dazzling fingerstyle technique, and unforgettable interpretations, Martin has enjoyed a remarkable career spanning six decades. Martin Taylor returns to the stage with his brand-new solo show “Standards”, celebrating the golden age of jazz through fresh and evocative arrangements of classic tunes from the Great American Songbook. Audiences can expect an evening of breath-taking musicianship, rich harmonies, and stories that transport you behind the music—from smoky jazz clubs to concert halls around the world.

Forever Springsteen are a powerhouse seven-piece tribute to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. From the thunderous drive of Born to Run and Badlands to the heartland soul of Thunder Road and The River, Forever Springsteen channel the spirit, swagger and storytelling that have made The Boss one of the greatest live performers of all time. Dynamic and charismatic frontman Rhod Lewis nails Springsteen’s vocal fire and blue-collar energy. He’s backed by a full E Street–style lineup: soaring sax, rich keys, ringing guitars and a rhythm section built for the open road. Expect three decades of classics, deep cuts and fan favourites played live, loud and with total conviction. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to The Boss, Forever Springsteen deliver an unforgettable night that’ll leave you feeling like you’ve been to Jersey and back. Months later, people are still raving about the last show we did with these – one of the most popular shows we’ve ever done! Plus an opening set from local legends Fat Medicine, with fiddle and accordian-fuelled rock n reel takes on some of the greatest songs of all time. Expect a truly eclectic set featuring anything from London Calling to Ace of Spades, These Boots were made for Walking to Parklife. And we’re hoping to persuade the lads to join Forever Springsteen on stage for what might possibly be the greatest ARC gig finale of all time!

The guest speaker for this Café Scientifique session will be Emma Watson, Team leader in Tees Archaeology. Café Scientifique at ARC – Stockton’s only science café Café Scientifique has been bringing science and science-related subjects to the people of Stockton and surrounding areas for over 20 years. There’s no need to know anything about science to come to the Café, just be interested in the world around you and prepare to learn something new. The Café is usually held at 7.45pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Guest speakers talk for 35-45 minutes and, following a short refreshment break, you can ask a question or comment using the roving mikes. The event usually finishes around 9.30pm. The speakers are drawn from universities, health trusts and businesses across the region. Where else can you find out about the latest in science and get to ask the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask of someone at the leading edge of their work or research? For a donation of just £6 (more if you can afford it and less if you can’t; students go free) you’re guaranteed to find out something new and experience the infectious passion of the speakers.

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!

A cross-town festival pulsating through the heart of various venues within Stockton Town Centre in North East England.

Another tour of brilliant stand-up comedy from Dan Nightingale, host of the Have A Word podcast, and some of his very funny mates. First half is just Dan doing some crowd work and then running out his new set. Second half will be two pro sets from some of the best acts in the country. A great night of entertainment from some of your favourite comics. With special friends: Eshaan Akbar and Mark Nelson.

Staring at the Sun sees Simon Evans (Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Simon Evans Goes to Market, One Person Found This Helpful) squinting at an uncertain future, revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth and trying to stay human as the world around him gets smarter. With the AI singularity looming and “reality” feeling increasingly unstable, Evans looks ahead to the coming shockwaves of technology, and back to the analogue pleasures of hitch-hiking, pub bets, and getting properly lost. Turning his famously dry, surgically precise style on the big modern questions: Are we living in a computer simulation? What happens when your body starts issuing software updates you didn’t request? And is staring straight at a solar eclipse, against expert advice, actually an act of courageous self-sacrifice on the road to true enlightenment? Part philosophical exploration, part nostalgic joyride, Staring at the Sun is a hilarious analysis of reality and trust from a man desperately trying to keep his balance while the floor keeps moving. The tone is unmistakably Evans: provocative, literate, and playfully combative, but also soaked in self-awareness. Evans draws on theories propounded by philosophers and mystics since the days of Plato and Ecclesiastes, casting himself as a public intellectual but constantly undercutting his points with brutally funny domestic truths. Simon Evans is one of the UK’s most respected and best loved comedians who has been at the top of his game for over twenty-five years. His TV credits include two appearances on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo, one on Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, and a season of Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week. On BBC Radio 4 his series Simon Evans Goes to Market, delighting audiences with his witty and insightful take on the comedically-unpromising territory of economics, has had six seasons. He is also a regular on Radio 4’s The News Quiz, and various other panel games, and from 1998 to 2002 wrote and hosted eight series of the news satire, The Way It Is. He also stars in One Person Found This Helpful – a Radio 4 show he co-devised with Jason Hazely and Pozzitive Productions, that has fun with on-line customer reviews and hosted Headliners – a regular preview of the following day’s newspapers with two other comedians on GB News. Evans is also in demand as a columnist and has written extensively for The Spectator, The Telegraph and Spiked.

I grew up playing classical piano, but failed my conservatory audition at 18. After some time focusing on MDMA, I started stand-up in 2011. During the pandemic I came back to the piano and now I’ve combined them. It’s my favourite piece, Chopin’s Nocturne in Eb Major, presented with jokes by a bald, Australian dickhead with a beard. Best Show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe Weekly Pegasus Comedy Award Winner.

Thomas Giles Robinson is a British singer, bassist, radio presenter and long-time LGBT rights activist, best known for the hits "Glad to Be Gay", "2-4-6-8 Motorway", and "Don't Take No for an Answer", with his Tom Robinson Band. He later peaked at No. 6 in the UK Singles Chart with his solo single "War Baby".

Amy Gledhill has appeared on the biggest comedy shows on TV, won the most prestigious award in live comedy AND starred in a Netflix blockbuster. Then why can't she nail just one first date, social interaction or trip to the spa. (She is now banned.) Join the Taskmaster alumnus, Last One Laughing's cruelest red card, and co-host of smash-hit podcasts Single Ladies In Your Area and Northern News on her brand new stand-up tour, as Amy Gledhill says Thanks For Having Me to audiences up and down the country. Amy won the Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2024, is triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage. She's also appeared on Live at the Apollo (BBC) Would I Lie To You (BBC), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Sky), Run Away (Netflix), Alma's Not Normal (BBC) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4). Presented by Plosive Live in association with United Agents.

When high-spirited youngsters Jane and Michael Banks send yet another nanny packing with their shenanigans, they advertise for a replacement who'll 'sing songs and bake cakes'. Enter Andrews as the loveable Mary, a woman who turns the household on its head and forces their suffragette mother and banker father to finally pay their children some attention. Great songs, wonderful Technicolor animation in the fantasy scenes, and if it weren't for Dick Van Dyke's appalling London accent this would, like Mary, be 'practically perfect in every way'.

Feelgood musical schmaltz courtesy of the orphaned red-head (Quinn) who sings her way into the heart of hard-nosed businessman Daddy Warbucks (Finney). Burnett was born to play evil orphanage boss Miss Hannigan and Curry exudes just the right amount of slime as her money-grabbing brother.

Join BAFTA-Winning Comedian and Star of Britain’s Got Talent, Live at the Apollo and Coronation Street as he expertly examines subjects that can make us feel awkward, within the safe confines of his northern charm. Expect jokes about the broken promises of modern life, internet rabbit holes, and his disability, obviously – that being said, buy a ticket to prove you don’t hate people with cerebral palsy.

Miserable Dorothy runs away from home but is soon whisked up into a magical land where her adventures teach her that happiness is to be found in her own back yard. Classic stuff indeed, just chockful of great songs, characterisation and memorably garish design. Perhaps marginally less enjoyable for the curmudgeonly element rooting for the Wicked Witch of the West, though.

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic as he takes his brand-new show on the road this autumn. So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So, let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at. This is a taster menu of political and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the hell is going on’ into a cogent evening of stand-up.

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!

Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees will be unboxing some slides and sharing them in real time. Inviting you to an evening to see their slide collection. Slides of holidays they haven’t been on, houses they haven’t lived in, and people they haven’t met. Join them as they add some new slides to their collection, slides they’ve never seen before.

Dancewise Performing Arts proudly celebrates 10 years of inspiring, training, and showcasing exceptional talent. Our anniversary show brings together dynamic performers across all disciplines, highlighting our signature triple threat training in dance, singing, and acting. This special production is a vibrant celebration of creativity, dedication, and the incredible journey we’ve shared over the past decade—honouring our past, embracing the present, and looking ahead to an exciting future.

SoundSpace is a relaxed vinyl listening evening. A quiet, low-pressure space where you can sit, unwind, and listen to music on vinyl. There’s no expectation to talk, interact, or take part – just come as you are and experience the music in your own way. Designed with neurodivergent adults in mind, but open to anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment. SoundSpace is created and hosted by Mark (Obi Studios – Tattoo & Vinyl), shaped by lived experience as an autistic person with ADHD. Supported by ARC Stockton, Little Cog, and Our Stomping Grounds. What to expect: - A comfortable, quiet space - Music played on vinyl, centred around Fleetwood Mac – Rumours, with additional records throughout the evening - Gentle lighting and steady sound levels - Optional interaction, entirely at your own pace. There is no expectation to interact, but people are welcome to talk if they’d like. Mood cards will be available to show the level of social interaction you want, from none at all, to some chatting. Everyone is invited to observe the quiet, relaxing nature of the space.

Stone Foundation are a British soul band known for their energetic fusion of classic soul, jazz, and rhythm and blues, woven with socially conscious lyrics.

This World-Famous tribute band UK Foo Fighters takes you on a journey spanning 25 years of music from the now legendary Foo Fighters and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. UK Foo Fighters' brand new show for the theatre is inspired by the Foo’s studio album In Your Honor. It offers a unique opportunity for fans old and new to explore the melodic acoustic recordings from the Foo’s live album Skin And Bones (recorded at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles), culminating with a powerhouse rock set featuring tracks from all 9 studio albums including greatest hits such as; Everlong, Best of You, Times Like These and All My Life.

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxing and creative Needle Felting Workshop, where you’ll learn how to make your very own adorable felted Otter! Carol will guide you step-by-step through the process, and all the materials you need are provided. You’ll take home your handmade otter at the end, plus your needles and any leftover materials, in case you’d like to keep felting at home. Sessions sometimes run a little over because everyone gets so absorbed, and Carol is more than happy for you to stay on and enjoy the process until you complete the piece.

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxing and creative Needle Felting Workshop, where you’ll learn how to make your very own adorable felted Tiger! Carol will guide you step-by-step through the process, and all the materials you need are provided. You’ll take home your handmade tiger at the end, plus your needles and any leftover materials, in case you’d like to keep felting at home. Sessions sometimes run a little over because everyone gets so absorbed, and Carol is more than happy for you to stay on and enjoy the process until you complete the piece.

Join local artist Carol Lonsdale for a relaxing and creative Needle Felting Workshop, where you’ll learn how to make your very own adorable felted Raccoon! Carol will guide you step-by-step through the process, and all the materials you need are provided. You’ll take home your handmade raccoon at the end, plus your needles and any leftover materials, in case you’d like to keep felting at home. Sessions sometimes run a little over because everyone gets so absorbed, and Carol is more than happy for you to stay on and enjoy the process until you complete the piece.

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”. When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) shockingly revealed he was adopted. His two famous dads helped him ascend to the top of the rap game. He now embarks on a quest to find his biological family, the only way he knows how: by performing an evening of improvised hip hop comedy based on audience suggestions. Lightning-fast freestyle raps, explosively funny rhymes, and utterly captivating genealogical investigation. Featuring brand new routines for 2027!

FLEETWOOD BAC were the world’s first and are regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show, raved about by Peter Green’s biographer, and were the first Fleetwood Mac tribute band to fully replicate the classic Stevie, Lindsey, Christine, John & Mick ‘Rumours’ line-up.

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life - THIS IS TORTURE.

Fans of the late Chris Rea can now enjoy a rare opportunity to witness his music live, like never before, as Paul Casey and his band ‘Rea-imagines’ the classic hits. The new show will honour Rea’s legacy in a way that could only happen on the back of their decades-long relationship. Featuring hits such as Fool If You Think It’s Over, Auberge, The Road To Hell, On The Beach, Let’s Dance, Stainsby Girls and many more….

It’s Christmas Eve in Bluebell Wood, and excitement is in the air. Gerda, the littlest mouse, is hosting a cozy sleepover with her best friend Kai — and you’re invited. But something’s not quite right… A sudden chill sweeps through the trees. The mysterious Snow Queen has cast an unhappiness spell over the forest, and suddenly Kai vanishes in a flurry of snow. Gerda must set off on a daring adventure to bring him home. Can she break the spell and save Bluebell Wood in time for Christmas? She’ll need courage, kindness… and your help! Bursting with original songs you can sing along to, enchanting puppetry, lively dance and wintery surprises, The Snow Queen is a heartwarming retelling of a classic tale filled with friendship, bravery and the magic of helping others.

An evening of tall tales and top tunes from half a century working on the wilder fringes of the Music Industry. Expect encounters with Alexis Korner, Ray Davies, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, Todd Rundgren, Eddy Grant and Brian Eno - alongside classics such as War Baby, Glad to Be Gay, and 2-4-6-8 Motorway. Plus unexpected back catalogue gems from Café Society (1975) to Only The Now (2015) in this brand new two man show with virtuoso guitarist Adam Phillips

This World-Famous tribute band ‘UK Foo Fighters’ takes you on a journey spanning 3 decades of music from the now legendary band ‘Foo Fighters’ and their charismatic leader, Dave Grohl. Featured in Classic Rock, Rolling Stone, Kerrang, NME, Q, MOJO and Planet Rock magazines. ‘UK Foo Fighters’ have built an incredible reputation over the last 18 years, heralded by Dave Grohl himself and celebrated as ‘THE’ tribute to the Foo’s in a 2017 BBC documentary called ‘UK Foo Fighters - My Hero’, placing them firmly amongst tribute’s elite.

Adam & Gillian will be unboxing some slides and sharing them in real time. Adam & Gillian invite you to an evening to see their slide collection. Slides of holidays they haven’t been on, houses they haven’t lived in, and people they haven’t met. Join them as they add some new slides to their collection, slides they’ve never seen before.

Popkids is a family friendly interactive show with special guest performances, club djs playing music for all ages, prizes, surprises, party dances and so much more! The 90’s neon rave gives adults and children the perfect opportunity to dress up and come and party with us!

A ‘Story Time’ family musical from the creators of There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. Being a witch is super exciting. There’s always so much to do and so much fun to be had. Especially around Halloween. And maybe that’s why Natascha The Witch can’t sleep… Can anyone, or anything, help her drift off? Based on a story from Steven Lee’s best selling ‘How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales‘ this gentle, heartwarming show is just what you need to enjoy a cosy, cuddly time together with your family. Children get to join in, shout out, and help shape the story as it unfolds. So pop on your favourite pyjamas and come help Natascha The Witch enjoy a better bedtime in this enchanting sing-along musical. Presented with a magical mixture of live action, music and animation. Reviews Perfect for a cosy family cuddle – Absolutely Mama A wonderful show for children to discover the power of their imaginations and the magic of storytelling – The Guide My autistic child loved the show and didn’t need her ear defenders – Audience member Pocklington Arts Centre

The grumpiest uncle in showbiz Tez Ilyas is back. Fresh from travelling the world (and smashing it as a top husband and bunny-stepdad), the UK’s leading de-influencer returns with a brand-new stand-up show. Expect fresh jokes, furious rants, and ridiculous stories — all delivered with Tez’s trademark smart, silly, and subversive humour. Star of: Making a Husband podcast with Shy Ilyas (check out the podcast video below), Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 ¾. Book early. You’ll hate yourself if you miss it.

Born in Stockton-on-Tees and raised on jazz, soul, and R&B, Marina Josephina crafts a sound that’s both timeless and strikingly fresh. Blending lush neo-soul textures with heartfelt storytelling and powerhouse vocals, her music bridges generations and leaves a lasting impression on every audience. Renowned for her electrifying live performances and supported by BBC Introducing, Tees Music Alliance, Generator, Sonic Futures, and PRS Foundation, she has shared the stage with soul legend Alexander O’Neal and appeared at major festivals including Kendal Calling and Soundwaves Festival. Writing with fearless honesty, Marina Josephina explores themes of female empowerment, mental health, love, and loss through captivating melodies and unexpected rhythmic turns – a signature sound that has cemented her as one of the North East’s most compelling new artists.

David McKee's much-loved Not Now, Bernard is a classic of children's storytelling. This playful and hilarious exploration of what happens when children and adults fail to listen to each other is perhaps even more relevant today than it was when it was first published in 1980. Roustabout Theatre brings the picture book to life with minimal spoken language and an inventive and colourful set, creating a riot of physical comedy and music that entertains as much as it provokes. A rich theatrical treat for everyone over the age of three.

The reign of 35mm slides lasted between the mid 60s, precipitated by cheap travel package holidays, and reasonably priced film and development, and the mid-90s before the rise of digital imagery took over. Millions of moments captured in 2-inch square frames. And what happened to those slides? Many were boxed up and placed in storage. Forgotten and lost. Finding their way to car-boot sales or just thrown out. That’s where Adam York-Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees came in as conservators of the discarded memory. For them it is a hobby, a collection, and somewhat of a responsibility. They are archivists by default. Having a collection bordering on 5,000 slides form hundreds of different collections, each one a portal into a past and an image resurrected every time it is illuminated. They would, given the opportunity, share them all with you, but for the sake of brevity and trees, we embarked upon a curatorial process…

He's the singer/songwriter who wrote the tunes for the Britpop generation. Simon Fowler, frontman for Ocean Colour Scene, penned The Riverboat Song, The Circle, The Day We Caught The Train, Moseley Shoals and many, many more. Lining up alongside Oasis at Knebworth, he took his band from Birmingham to the height of 1990s fame. Writing the seminal, triple-platinum Moseley Shoals, as well as the number one follow-up, Marchin' Already, Fowler will relive his best work during an evening of classic songs and stories. He'll also trace the origins of that work, taking fans on a compelling journey back to his pre-OCS days. Expect new songs and classic hits, fantastic tales and amusing anecdotes from one of Britpop's central characters.

The North East Speak Their Name suicide memorial quilt has been created in our region by those bereaved by suicide. The ‘Speak Their Name’ movement originated in Greater Manchester where the first memorial quilt was made during the pandemic. The project has been led by Tracey Beadle of the charity Quinn’s Retreat and Suzanne Howes. Both have lost children to suicide and are determined to make a difference and bring hope, in their children’s names. The creation of the quilt was embedded in the local community. Over 200 people attended workshops in Darlington, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Teesside. The 3 panelled quilt holds 120 individual squares, each square is dedicated to a loved one lost to suicide. This powerful artwork has toured our region for two and half years. It has provoked thought, been a catalyst for conversations and raised awareness about suicide. It is both a suicide prevention and postvention initiative. Alongside this, the quilt has brought hope and healing to those who have lost loved ones and contributed squares. A book accompanying the quilt tells the story of each square and their precious loved ones lost to suicide.