EVENT LISTINGS
What’s ON
Tees Life rounds up a number of events
that are happening around the region.
Glenn Miller; Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and
many more. Big indeed!
When: Friday December 13, 7.30pm
Where: The Princess Alexandra Auditorium,
Yarm
Price: Adults £18, Concessions £15, Children £15
Book: thepaaonline.org or on 01642 792587
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
PANTOMIME
Fe-Fi-Fo-Fum, I smell some festive fairytale
fun! The magic of pantomime returns to
Darlington Hippodrome this year with
a spectacular production of Jack and the
Beanstalk, led by the strictly sensational
Shirley Ballas, Britain’s Got Talent winner
George Sampson, comedian Phil Walker and
comedy-actor Daniel Taylor.
When: Friday 6 December to Sunday 5
January
Where: Darlington Hippodrome
Price: Tickets from £22 to £23 including £2
restoration levy
Book: On 01325 405405 or online
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
CHRISTMAS AT THE HULLABALOO
The Polar Bears Group – a fun Christmas
treat for young adventurers aged 2-5 years.
When: Friday December 6 – Tuesday 24
December
Where: The Hullabaloo, Borough Road,
Darlington, DL1 1SG
Price: Tickets: £8 - £10
Book: Box Office: 01325 405405 or
theatrehullabaloo.org.uk
ROCKLIFFE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS
PARTY NIGHTS WITH PAUL SKERRITT
The majestic Rockliffe Suite will play host
to five fabulous traditional Christmas party
nights throughout December.
Bring your party together to enjoy festive
decorations, cosiness and lashings of
Christmas cheer in the Rockliffe Suite.
Dress to impress for a sparkling wine
reception followed by a three-course meal
and great music galore from Paul Skerritt,
and it’s all followed by a disco.
When: Saturday December 7, Friday
December 13 and Saturday December 14,
Friday December 20 and Saturday December
21, from 7pm to midnight
Where: Rockliffe Hall
Price: £60 per person Fridays, £70 Saturdays
Book: Phone 01325 729999 or email
[email protected]
SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA - LIVE
AND SWINGING
SANTA AT THE STATION
Meet Santa in the magical grotto and receive a
Christmas present.
When: Saturday December 14, Sunday
December 15, Saturday December 21, Sunday
December 22, 10am to 4pm
Where: Head of Steam, Darlington Railway
Museum
Price: Children £8, Adults £4, Family Ticket £25
(2 adults and 3 children). For members: Children
£8, Adults free
Book: Pre-booking essential. Tel: 01325 405060.
Online: eventbrite.co.uk
2020
January
JANUARY
BURNS NIGHT
Celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns
with a Scottish-inspired menu in The Wellington
Restaurant at Wynyard Hall. Sittings available
from 7pm. Michael Penaluna and his team of
chefs will create a delicious, seasonal menu,
inspired by all things Scottish.
When: Saturday January 25, 2020
Where: Wynyard Hall, TS22 5NF
Price: 2 courses £30, 3 courses £35, 5-course
Tasting Menu £50
Book: Contact the Restaurant on 01740 644811
(Opt 3).
February
FEBRUARY
The ‘best big band in the land’ is back for a
UK tour with their explosive new show Live
and Swinging. Hold on tight for an exciting
journey billed as stunning, dynamic and
thrilling. Packed with all of your big band
favourites, this one features the likes of
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
A spectacular half-term family pantomime that’s
just right!
When: Tuesday February 18, Wednesday
February 19, 1.30pm and 6pm
Thursday February 20, 11am and 3pm.
Where: Forum Theatre, Billingham
Price: Tickets £14, Under 16s £12, Family Ticket
£44. £1 off all seats booked before January 31,
2020.
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