Tees Life Tees Life Issue 12 | Page 19

EVENT LISTINGS Tees Life rounds up a number of events that are happening around the region CHRIS RAMSEY, 20/20 Genial Geordie comedian and prolific podcaster Chris Ramsey is hitting the road this year for his biggest-ever tour - and the 8 Out of 10 Cats and Celebrity Juice regular is stopping off for a close-to-homecoming gig on Teesside. When: Saturday March 28, 7.30pm Where: Middlesbrough Town Hall Price: £22 plus booking fee Book: middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk APRIL APRIL FRANCIS ROSSI - ‘I TALK TOO MUCH’ There’s no doubt about it, Francis Rossi is a bonafide member of British rock royalty. The charismatic Status Quo founder and frontman is also partial to a story or two, and while he clearly thinks he rabbits on a lot, that’s no bad thing when you’re buying a ticket to hear him speak about his long and illustrious career. When: Sunday April 5, 7.30pm Where: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm Price: £30. VIP £40. Super VIP £75 Book: thepaaonline.org Fans can also see Francis at Middlesbrough Theatre on Saturday, April 4 BY THE WATERS OF LIVERPOOL Sian Reeves has kept Coronation Street viewers on the edge of their seats since rolling up as Charlie Wood, the deluded wife Tim Metcalfe didn’t know he had. But viewers will have to wait to see how it all pans out for Tim, Sally and Charlie as she takes a break from the cobbles of Weatherfield to star in the brand new stage play adaptation of Helen Forrester’s By The Waters Of Liverpool, which is coming to Darlington Hippodrome for a short run. When: Thursday April 9 to Saturday April 11, 7.30pm to 9.50pm Where: Darlington Hippodrome Price: From £16.50 to £32 Book: 01325 405405 or darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk STOCKTON CALLING LIVE BY THE RIVER! With over 80 bands across all sorts of stages, Stockton Calling is one of the most popular events for Teesside’s music fans. 2020 is Stockton Calling's 11th year. Expect some of the best emerging talent from the UK alongside a fat stack of amazing local acts and some stellar headliners. When: Saturday April 11, midday to midnight Where: Stockton town centre Price: £28 plus 10p booking fee. £33 on the day Book: arconline.co.uk RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS No, that’s not a misprint! Get ready for the most famous bagpipe band in the world, as the Red Hot Chilli Pipers bring their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and rock/pop anthems for their first- ever show at Middlesbrough Town Hall. When: Saturday April 25, 8pm Where: Middlesbrough Town Hall Price: £27.50 plus booking fee Book: middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk MAY MAY Sian Reeves THE LOBSTER CHARITY BALL, HARDWICK HALL HOTEL Tuck into exquisite canapes followed by a new lobster surf and turf gourmet menu, complimentary bottle of wine per person and free-flowing lager and beer on an evening of first class entertainment with an always-electric atmosphere. American house and dance legends Crystal Waters, Ce Ce Peniston and Julie McKnight provide the musical flavour. When: Friday May 1, 7pm Where: Hardwick Hall Price: £150 plus VAT per person Book: [email protected] or call 01740 620253 JIMMY CARR: TERRIBLY FUNNY He might have a laugh like a demented seal, but there’s no doubt about it: Jimmy Carr is one funny man and he’s returning to Middlesbrough Town Hall with his new show. When: Friday May 3 Where: Middlesbrough Town Hall Price: £29.50 plus booking fee Book: middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk ORANGE PIP MARKET Foodies should add Friday May 8 to their diaries as Middlesbrough’s independent district hosts a tasty bank holiday edition of its widely popular artisan food and beverage market. Arts, performance and creative cuisine always make for an indulgent day out. When: Friday May 8 Where: Baker Street and Bedford Street, Middlesbrough Price: Free Book: Not needed Send your event details to: [email protected] tees-life.co.uk 19