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Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour

Featuring Opera International Kyiv, Ukraine, with highly-praised soloists and full orchestra.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY

Sunday 1 February 7.30pm

Sung in Italian with English surtitles

PETER ANDRE IN THE VERY BEST OF FRANKIE VALLI

Tuesday 3 February 7.30pm

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CARMEN

Monday 2 February 7.30pm

Sung in French with English surtitles

WEST END TENORS

Wednesday 4 February 7.30pm

Brand new stand-up show

THE ETERNAL SHAME OF SUE PERKINS

Thursday 5 February 7.30pm

REVISION ON TOUR: MACBETH

Friday 6 February 1pm & 7pm

Hipp at The Hullabaloo

JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: DEAD!!! (GOOD FUN TIME)

Saturday 7 February 8pm

JOSS ARNOTT DANCEMEET THE HATTER

Wednesday 11 February 1pm & 6pm

Age guidance: 5+

FLOWERS AND FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS

Saturday 7 February 2pm

DANNY ROBINS IN UNCANNY: FEAR OF THE DARK

Sunday 8 February 7.30pm

JASON MANFORDA MANFORD ALL SEASONS

Thursday 12 February 7.30pm

SING-A-LONG-A THE GREATEST SHOWMAN

Saturday 14 February 7.30pm G

PUNK OFF - THE SOUNDS OF PUNK & NEW WAVE

Tuesday 17 February 7.30pm

BIG FAMILY SHOW

Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 February

Saturday 10am, 1pm, 4pm

Sunday 10am, 1pm

MICHAEL PORTILLOA LIFE OF TWO HALVES

Monday 16 February 7.30pm

SOMETHING ABOUT GEORGE - THE GEORGE HARRISON STORY

Wednesday 18 February 7.30pm

THAT’LL BE THE DAY

Thursday 19 February 7.30pm

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS

Friday 20 February 7.30pm

THE

CLASSIC ROCK SHOW

Saturday 21 February 7.30pm

TALES FROM ACORN WOOD

Wednesday 25 & Thursday 26 February Wednesday 1.30pm, Thursday 10.30am & 1.30pm

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ROB LAMBERTI PRESENTS PERFECTLY GEORGE

Friday 27 February 7.30pm

AL MURRAY - ALL YOU NEED IS GUV

Sunday 1 March 7.30pm

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Tuesday 3 March 7.30pm

K-POP LIVE

Saturday 28 February 6pm

NIGEL HAVERS: TALKING B*LL*CKS

Monday 2 March 7.30pm

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

Wednesday 4 March 7.30pm

SIMON BRODKINWORK IN PROGRESS

Wednesday 4 March 8pm

Hot off the back of his smash hit UK tour, and three incredible, sold-out nights at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, Simon Brodkin is back and better than ever!

From the unique comedy mind that brought you Lee Nelson and Theresa May’s P45, comes brand new material you won’t want to miss.

CHRIS

MCCAUSLANDYONKS!

Friday 6 & Thursday 26

March 7.30pm Second date added due to popular demand!'

ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA

Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2

Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony

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Thursday 5 March 7.30pm

CELTIC ILLUSION

Saturday 7 March 7.30pm

The Irish dance and grand illusion phenomenon that has dazzled audiences across the world is finally making its première United Kingdom tour in 2026.

BOYBAND IN THE BUFF

Starring pop heartthrob

Gareth Gates

Sunday 8 March 7.30pm

Get ready for 90s/00s boyband hits and very little clothing!

When 16 year old Percy Jackson discovers that he is the half-blood son of the Greek god, Poseidon, his life takes a dramatic turn as he is plunged into a world much bigger than he could possibly have imagined.

Over the past 20 years, Percy Jackson has become a worldwide phenomenon. First there was the best-selling series of books, then two incredible films and a Disney TV series. Now the adventures of Percy Jackson will burst onto the stage at Darlington Hippodrome.

It’s the perfect adventure for gods and mortals of all ages with a gripping story that shows that ‘normal’ really is a myth!

Age guidance: 8+

Tuesday 10Saturday 14 March

Evenings 7pm

Matinees Thursday & Saturday 2pm

“A bolt of stage magic. A show that whisks you to another dimension” The Times

This sensational multi award-winning show has been thrilling audiences around the world since 1989 and now it triumphantly returns to Darlington as part of its 2026 tour!

Forget feel good, Buddy is feel GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly's story, from his rise to international stardom to his legendary final performance before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

Tuesday 17Saturday 21

March

Evenings 7.30pm

Matinees Thursday 2pm, Saturday 2.30pm

SOUNDS OF THE 60s LIVEHOSTED BY TONY BLACKBURN OBE

Monday 23 March 7.30pm

SOLVE-ALONG-A MURDER SHE WROTE

Wednesday 25 March 8pm

MRS SMITH123, EYES ON ME

Saturday 28 March 4pm & 8pm

BEAUTIFUL CRAZY - THE LUKE COMBS COLLECTION

Tuesday 24 March 7.30pm

VAMPIRES ROCKETERNAL LOVE THE MUSICAL

Wednesday 25 March 7.30pm

ULTIMATE GIRL BAND

Starring Michelle Heaton

Friday 27 March 7.30pm

BARRY STEELE’S THE ROY ORBISON STORY

Saturday 28 March 7.30pm

Hipp at The Hullabaloo

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Starring national favourites Jason Durr (Heartbeat, Casualty) and Susie Blake Victoria Wood: As Seen On TV, Coronation Street); Max Bowden, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in EastEnders, and Katie McGlynn (Waterloo Road, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks).

A killer night out!

Join us for a murder mystery with a difference. One house, seven suspects and a murder at midnight...

Written by acclaimed playwright Torben Betts and produced by the award-winning Original Theatre (Birdsong, Murder in the Dark, The Mirror Crack'd), Murder at Midnight is a gripping murder mystery filled with twists, chilling suspense and wickedly dark humour - guaranteed to keep you guessing until the final stroke of midnight.

Wednesday 1Saturday 4 April

Evenings 7.30pm Matinees Thursday 2pm, Saturday 2.30pm

“A pacy, racy and hilarious two hours of what happened before midnight to bring the why-aswell-as-a-who into whodunnit?”

Malvern Observer

MYTHOS: RAGNAROK

Tuesday 7 April 7.30pm

Groundbreaking and cult-classic adaptation of ancient Norse mythology.

THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOW

Thursday 9 April 7.30pm

MURDER, SHE DIDN’T WRITE

Saturday 11 April 7.30pm

OMID DJALILI - NAMASTE

Wednesday 8 April 7.30pm

WEST END MAGIC

Friday 10 April 2.30pm

FUN FOR LITTLE ONESLIVE TRIBUTE TO ‘MS RACHEL’

Sunday 12 April 2.30pm

He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s horrid!

The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle to Darlington in search of delicious little fingers and squidgy podgy knees… Only the other jungle creatures can foil his secret plans and clever tricks, but they’re going to have to find a large amount of courage to stop this greedy brute.

This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab, a rib-tickling book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra, and additional music and lyrics by Tom Brady

Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, a perfect Easter holiday treat for the whole family!

Age guidance: 3+ Thursday 16Saturday 18 April 10.30am & 1.30pm ticketFamily£80 FourBandA tickets* * T&Cs apply

Wednesday 22 April - Saturday 2 May

The smash-hit musical by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on its way to Darlington Hippodrome! Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph, this is the family show not to be missed.

Book your dream ticket today! This is an amateur production by arrangement with LW Entertainment.

To book call the ticket hotline on 01325 244659 or book online

www.darlingtonos.org.uk

Tuesday 5 May 7.30pm AN EVENING WITH JACK THE RIPPER

Friday 8 May 7.30pm LOST IN MUSIC

Saturday 9 May 4pm & 8pm

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Florence Foster Jenkins is about to blow your mind… and possibly your eardrums.

Glorious! is the true story of American socialite

Florence Foster Jenkins, who was known for her flamboyant costumes, enigmatic performances, and decidedly off-key voice.

Glorious! follows Florence’s journey as she prepares for her concerts, builds an unlikely friendship with her accompanist, Cosme, and defies her critics to follow her dreams.

Starring Wendi Peters (Coronation Street) as Florence Foster Jenkins and Matthew James Morrison (EastEnders), as Cosme McMoon, in this 20th anniversary production, this hilarious production played to rave reviews at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre and is the feel-good comedy we’ve been waiting for.

Tuesday 12 - Saturday 16 May

Evenings 7.30pm

Matinees Thursday 2pm, Saturday 2.30pm

Members save50% onopening night

Starring Daniel Casey as Inspector Barnabyreturning to the world of Midsomer after originally starring as DS Gavin Troy in the television series!

Written and directed by Guy Unsworth, this new theatrical adaptation is based on the book by Caroline Graham, The Killings at Badger’s Drift, and the television series Midsomer Murders produced by Bentley Productions (for ITV) in association with All3 Media International.

Murder comes to the countryside in the theatrical world première of the critically acclaimed television favourite, Midsomer Murders

With eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal, The Killings at Badger’s Drift is a classic whodunnit that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Bringing to life the wit, charm, and chilling suspense of the beloved TV series and original series of books, this gripping and thrilling new show is set to delight.

Spend an evening in England’s deadliest county…

Tuesday 19Saturday 23 May

Evenings 7.30pm (Except Wednesday)

Matinees Wednesday & Thursday 2pm, Saturday 2.30pm

TOM GATESEPIC STAGE SHOW

Wednesday 27 May 12:30pm & 3.30pm

TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE

Friday 29 May 2pm

DR LOUISE NEWSONBREAKING THE CYCLE

Monday 1 June 7.30pm

TAYLORMANIA

Thursday 28 May 6.30pm

AN EVENING WITH LADY COLIN CAMPBELL

Saturday 30 May 7.30pm

BOX OFFICE

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MONEY FOR NOTHING

Wednesday 3 June 7.30pm

ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA

Thursday 4 June 7.30pm

SING THE MUSICALS

Friday 12 June 7.30pm

BOILER ROOM SIX: A TITANIC STORY

Saturday 13 June 8pm

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ROBBIE CUMMINGCANAL BOAT STORIES

Friday 12 June 8pm

THE SIMON AND GARFUNKEL STORY

Sunday 14 June 7.30pm

Hipp at The Hullabaloo

NIKITA KUZMINSUPERNOVA

Wednesday 17 June 7.30pm

Saturday 20 June 7.30pm

HERE WE GO AGAIN STARRING KERRY KATONA Sunday 21 June 7.30pm THE DRIFTERS Thursday 18 June 7.30pm THE WIZARD OF OZ (ADULT PANTO)

SONIA SABRI COMPANYROSHNI An intimate crafting of dance and live music

Wednesday 24 June 7.30pm IT’S NOT A GAME Thursday 25 June 7.30pm 18+

JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM & BLUES ORCHESTRA

Friday 19 June 7.30pm KAI WIDDRINGTONEVOLUTION

Tuesday 23 June 7.30pm

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE

A celebration of The Beatles Tuesday 30 June 7.30pm

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following their funny sounds until he finds them all! There are other shows for young children, but as The Independent wrote, “there’s nothing quite like In the Night Garden Live.”

Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 June

Saturday & Sunday 10am & 12pm

THERE’S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL

Based on David Walliams’ number one bestselling book, There's A Snake In My School is a ssssspectacularly funny new musical full of silliness, shenanigans and songs. It’s Bring-your-pet-to-school Day and Miranda introduces her classmates to her very special pet… Penelope the python! And she’s enormous! Miss Bloat, the horrid headmistress, doesn’t think snakes should be allowed in school. But Penelope has other ideasssss… Ages guidance: 3+

Friday 3 - Sunday 5 July

Friday 1pm & 4pm, Saturday & Sunday 11am & 2pm

RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC

Tuesday 7 July 7.30pm

RADIO GA GA

Sunday 12 July 7.30pm

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR

Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde, in this critically acclaimed show, fresh from a hit London run. Charting Oscar’s rise and fall from eccentric socialite to imprisoned outcast, this renowned play is liberally laced with Wilde's signature wit and wisdom, features excerpts of many of his best-loved works and promises to be a Wilde-ly entertaining night.

Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 July Evenings 7.30pm Thursday matinee 2pm

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show, packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Ages guidance: 3+

Friday 17 & Saturday 18 July

Friday 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Saturday 11am & 2pm

MAN IN THE MIRROR

Wednesday 22 July 7.30pm

STEVE STEINMAN’S ANYTHING FOR LOVE

Thursday 23 July 7.30pm

RHYTHM OF THE DANCE

Thursday 30 July 7.30pm

DARRELL SMITH AND THE SOUL BROTHERS SYNDICATE

Friday 24 July 7.30pm

K-POP ALL STARS

Sunday 2 August 2pm

Get ready to clock in for a night of laughter and iconic songs!

Join us for the ultimate feel-good musical comedy as 9 to 5 The Musical bursts onto the stage with sass, style, and a whole lot of Dolly sparkle!

Featuring an irresistible score by country music legend Dolly Parton, this hit show follows three office workers who’ve had enough of their overbearing, chauvinistic boss. When a wild idea turns into a daring plan for revenge, chaos, comedy, and sisterhood take centre stage.

Inspired by the much-loved 1980s film, 9 to 5 The Musical is a joyful story about friendship, courage, and standing up for what’s right, all set to toe-tapping tunes you’ll be humming long after the curtain falls. Lively, empowering, and outrageously funny, this is one night at the theatre you won’t want to miss!

Tuesday 4Saturday 8 August

Evenings 7.30pm

Matinees Thursday 2pm, Saturday 2.30pm

Three legendary comedians…

One very unusual dressing room.

Dying Is Easy, Comedy Is Hard

The Last Laugh is a “brilliant” (The Telegraph) smash-hit, West End play which imagines three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes - Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse - in a dressing room, discussing the secret of life, death, comedy and what it means to be funny… really funny!

“Lovingly written and directed” (Sunday Times) by the awardwinning Paul Hendy, The Last Laugh stars Damian Williams as Cooper, Simon Cartwright as Monkhouse and Britain’s Got Talent finalist Steve Royle as Morecambe.

Warm, funny, nostalgic and poignant, The Last Laugh is "pure gold" and "pitch-perfect" (Mail on Sunday) and will have you laughing and crying in equal measure. If you’re a fan of comedy, this “irresistible, blissful blast of nostalgia and belly laughs” (Sunday Express) is not to be missed.

Tuesday 18Saturday 22 August

Evenings 7.30pm

Matinees Thursday 2pm, Saturday 2.30pm

THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED - A ROCK SHOW!

Wednesday 26 August 12.30pm & 3.30pm

COPACABANA MAGICTHE BARRY MANILOW TRIBUTE SHOW

Thursday 27 August 7.30pm

SERIOUSLY COLLINSTHE TRIBUTE TO PHIL COLLINS & GENESIS

Friday 28 August 7.30pm

CELINEMY HEART WILL GO ON

THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER

Saturday 29 August 7.30pm

80s LIVE Friday 3 September 7.30pm

Wednesday 2 September 7.30pm A TRIBUTE TO THE CARPENTERS

Thursday 4 September 7.30pm

PSYCHIC SALLY

Monday 7 September 7.30pm

ADAM GARCIA'S EMERALD STORM

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE

Tuesday 8 September 7.30pm

Thursday 10 September 7.30pm AN EVENING WITH HENRY COLE Hosted by Steve Parrish Tuesday 15 September 7.30pm

GARY DELANEY: GARY ON LAUGHING

Thursday 17 September 7.30pm

THE PHANTOMS STARRING LEE MEAD

Friday 18 September 7.30pm

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT - A TRIBUTE TO WHITNEY HOUSTON

Wednesday 9 September 7.30pm

LUTHER LIVE & VELVET VOICES

Starring Gamal John Wednesday 16 September 7.30pm

SCOTT BENNETTBLOOD SUGAR BABY

Friday 2 October 7.30pm

Bill Kenwright Ltd & Paul Taylor-Mills present Heathers The Musical

Following hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage ‘Best New Musical’ winner, Heathers the Musical is coming to Darlington.

Welcome to Westerberg High! Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she joins the Heathers and her dreams of popularity may finally come true, mysterious teen rebel JD teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody.

Based on the iconic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical is wickedly funny, deliciously dark and full of big fun!

Tuesday 22Saturday 26

September

Tuesday-Thursday & Saturday evenings 7.30pm

Wednesday matinee 2pm

Friday 5pm & 8.15pm Saturday matinee 2.30pm G

A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood... Tall Stories’ much-loved magical, musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture book returns, celebrating 25 years live on stage.

On a daring adventure in search of hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake. Will the story of the scary Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo - is there?

Packed with songs, laughs and mischievous fun for everyone aged 3+. From Tall Stories, creators of imaginative storytelling theatre, where everything is possible.

“An irresistibly charming tale told with refreshing simplicity.” The Sunday Times

“An absolute delight.” The Scotsman

“A master-class in timeless storytelling.” Whats on Stage

Various times

BALLET NIGHTS

Line-up to be announced Tuesday 29 September - Thursday 1 October

The ultimate celebration of dance, a world-class variety show featuring international stars, groundbreaking new creations, and sensational live music from across the globe. A curated and compèred experience spanning the classics to contemporary innovation, each performance offers something for every dance and music lover. Saturday 3 October 7.30pm

“Eclectic and adventurous” The Times

Two men. One Olympic dream. One running for faith. The other, to prove his worth.

Based on the multi Oscar and BAFTA award winning film, Chariots of Fire is inspired by the extraordinary true story of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams as they strive for glory in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Now, for the first time ever, the acclaimed stage adaptation of this inspirational tale of hope, honour and belief, tours the UK.

A devout Scottish Christian runs for the glory of God. The son of an immigrant Lithuanian Jew runs to overcome prejudice. Two young track athletes who live for the beautiful purity of running and who prevail in the face of overwhelming odds.

Featuring the iconic music of Vangelis, Chariots of Fire brings the power of competition and the triumph of the human spirit thrillingly to life in a story celebrating courage, conviction, and the power of belief.

Tuesday 6Saturday 10 October

Evenings 7.30pm

Matinees Thursday 2pm & Saturday 2.30pm

The crowning glory of Broadway, West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX is coming to Darlington!

Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times).

From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Think you know the rhyme, think again...

Tuesday 13 -

Saturday 17

October

Tuesday-Thursday &

Saturday 8pm

Wednesday & Friday 6pm & 8.30pm

Saturday 4pm

ORE ODURATHE VINTAGE BOYS ROCK 'N' ROLL SHOW!

Saturday 24 October 7.30pm

MOTIONHOUSE - HIDDEN

Internationally renowned dance-circus company Motionhouse returns with its jawdropping production Hidden - a powerful blend of artforms, where breathtaking dance melts effortlessly into thrilling circus feats. At the cutting edge of live performance and digital integration, gravity-defying choreography, an emotive soundscape and a shape-shifting set combine with groundbreaking projections to create an immersive world on stage.

Thursday 22 October

7.30pm ****

“There's an almost primeval energy to Finnan's choreography. It transitions constantly, switching between fluid dance moves and heightened, yet graceful acrobatics.”

The Stage

HARRY ENFIELD AND NO CHUMS

Wednesday 11 November 7.30pm

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

Tuesday 17 November 7.30pm

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND DATA PROTECTION

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ROYAL NORTHERN SINFONIA

CELTIC ILLUSION

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TAYLORMANIA

AN EVENING WITH LADY COLIN CAMPBELL

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IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE

THERE’S A SNAKE IN MY SCHOOL

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING OSCAR

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

BALLET NIGHTS

MOTIONHOUSE - HIDDEN

HARRY ENFIELD AND NO CHUMS

THE ILLEGAL EAGLES

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