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“Murder, mayhem and mischief abound as Midsomer Murders proves delightfully deadly on stage.” There is something wonderfully comforting about Midsomer Murders. Perhaps it is the idyllic English villages, perhaps the gloriously eccentric characters, or perhaps simply the knowledge that no village fête, garden society or parish meeting is ever more than moments away from a grisly murder. At Darlington Hippodrome, Caroline Graham’s Midsomer Murders: The Killings at Badger’s Drif

Half-Blood Heroes Take the Stage: The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Strikes Darlington There was a buzz of excitement at Darlington Hippodrome last night as The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical arrived in town, bringing with it a thunderbolt of energy, humour and heart. Based on the beloved books by Rick Riordan, this vibrant stage adaptation plunges audiences straight into a world where Greek mythology collides with modern teenage life. For those unf

A Rock 'n' Roll Revelation: Steve Steinman's "Eternal Love" Electrifies Darlington Hippodrome! Steve Steinman has done it again! The...

Kinky Boots is a jubilant musical that knocks down prejudice with a flamboyant high kick. This feel-good story, nestled amidst the grit...

The Darlington Hippodrome's annual pantomime, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, is a must-see for families and children of all ages. This...

Calendar Girls the Musical is a heartwarming and uplifting production that tells the story of a group of women in the Women's Institute (WI) who decide to pose nude for a charity calendar in order to raise money for leukemia research. The show is based on the true story of the Calendar Girls of Yorkshire, who became an international sensation after their calendar was published in 1999. Charting the life and sadly death of husband John (Colin R Campbell - The Diplomat, Harry

DARLINGTON Operatic Society’s latest production is based on the hit 1980s movie, Footloose, about a small American town where any form of dancing is forbidden by law within the town limits. Enter Ren McCormack (DOS’s very own Kevin Bacon – Ben Connor, making the move from Willard to Ren with consummate ease), a troubled teen from Chicago whose father has deserted his mum, forcing her to seek shelter with her sister’s family in the sleepy backwater of Bomont. The man behind th

“I created life. You don’t believe me but it’s true. I didn’t start from scratch of course but out of portions and odd ends I made something –alive. But what I created... it wasn’t a superhuman. It was a monster.” This brand new take on the classic gothic novel Frankenstein explores the very fabric of what makes us human and prompts the audience to ask more of themselves than ever before. October is traditionally the ‘spooky season’ and this thriller from Tilted Wig Productio

Heathers The Musical opened last night to expectant applause and closed to a standing ovation. This latest in the series of new modern musicals is based on Michael Lehmann’s 1989 black comedy and manages to retain all the danger, uncomfortableness and thought-provoking and no shortage of gallows humour. Heathers is set in a stereotypical High School (think more 13 Reasons Why rather than Grease) with the usual groups of jocks, nerds, cool kids and, of course, Heathers. Here,

Possibly the most brilliant, barmy & bonkers show I’ve seen since…. Blair was Prime Minister. Melding the madness of Harry Hill (Book) and the brilliance of Steve Brown (Music & Lyrics) Tony! Is the story of Anthony Charles Lynton (yes Lynton) Blair as he begins his stardom in a college rock group, progresses through the ranks of lowly Labour Party member to party leader and then on to the self-appointed saviour of the free world. Along the way we are treated to insights int

A step back into 70’s Surbiton in this timeless claustrophobic classic Mike Leigh black comedy. Set in a non-descript 70’s semi detached living room, the set is instantly recognisable; G-plan furniture, the ubiquitous drinks cabinet, low 3 piece suite and record player could be any home in post-swinging 60’s suburbia. Wife Beverley (Rebecca Birch) desperately wants to be the ‘hostess with the mostess’ – her world centres around portraying the best image possible, somewhat ak

Teechers: Leavers 2022 is the latest, new and improved version of John Godber’s 80’s smash hit – set in a failing comprehensive school...

After a critically acclaimed season at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, one man show superstar Brendan Murphy is bringing his brand new show...

This years Hippodrome Panto from the panto masters Crossroads is Peter Pan, but make no mistake, this is not the usual Pan story. This...

Strictly Ballroom fans, fans of either the original movie, or the BBC show will no doubt love this show - the rest of us can marvel in...

The classic children's story, performed and produced by recent award winning Darlington Operatic Society Last night Darlington Hippodrome...

On the 100th anniversary of the BBC there was perhaps no better show to watch than the brilliant Spike, written by Ian Hislop & Nick...

A gritty and heart wrenching tale of life in the 1930’s depression in Liverpool. Helen Forrester’s million-selling book “Twopence To...

Agatha Christie at her very best in this new adaptation by Rachel Wagstaff The murder mystery whodunnit has drawn audiences for decades,...

Darlington Operatic Society has scooped several awards at the annual National Operatic and Dramatic Association regional Adult and Youth...