Tees Life Tees Life issue 7 | Page 8

What’s ON NOVEMBER Kamara. Along with a Q&A in the stylish surroundings of Rockliffe Hall, there’ll be a sumptuous two-course meal and welcome drink on arrival. And it’s all in support of Boro’s charity, the MFC Foundation. When: Thursday November 22, from 7pm Where: Rockliffe Hall, Hurworth-on-Tees Price: £55 per person (£15 of ticket price donated to charity) Book: Call 01325 729999 or email [email protected] Hal Cruttenden is bringing his special brand of humour to Stockton. HAL CRUTTENDEN: CHUBSTER He’s literally filled our screens on Have I Got News For You and Live at the Apollo, and he’s now embarking on his fifth nationwide tour after a couple of years off the road. Rotund funnyman Hal Cruttenden’s new show premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August and has gathered rave reviews. When: Friday November 2, 8pm Where: ARC Stockton Arts Centre Price: £20 (plus booking fee) 14+ Book: At arconline.co.uk or call the box office on 01642 525199 MONSTER TOUR: HUGH CORNWELL ELECTRIC Expect a mix of prime solo songs, material from new album Monster and iconic hits when Hugh Cornwell comes rocking and rolling into Stockton with his band. The songwriter behind The Stranglers’ chart smashes including Golden Brown and No More Heroes is set to be on top form. When: Sunday November 11, 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) Where: The Georgian Theatre, Stockton Price: £20 Book: Online at georgiantheatre.co.uk THE PLATTERS: THE GREATEST HITS TOUR The Platters were the most successful vocal 8 group in the world at one stage, and they’re still going strong following several personnel changes over the years. One of the first African-American bands to be accepted by the mainstream, they’ll be performing smash hits like The Great Pretender, Only You and Smoke Gets In Your Eyes at Billingham Forum Theatre, where a special guest will join them to open the first half of the show. When: Wednesday November 14, matinee 2pm Where: Billingham Forum Theatre Price: All seats £16 Book: On billinghamforumtheatre.co.uk or call 01642 552663 AN EVENING WITH TONY PULIS & CHRIS KAMARA Rockliffe Hall will host a Boro-focused event. Here’s one for Middlesbrough FC fans - a unique chance to put your questions to Boro boss Tony Pulis and Sky Sports pundit Chris MASON’S GIN NIGHT Enjoy a few tipples and a divine three- course meal as Acklam Hall hosts another of its popular gin nights. Sample the entire Mason’s Gin range while tucking into mouth-watering dishes, including a chicken wellington main course. Tasty! When: Friday November 23 Where: Acklam Hall, Middlesbrough Price: £40 Book: Call 01642 822000 DECEMBER HILARITY BITES PRESENTS...DANNY POSTHILL AND DUNCAN OAKLEY Laughter and food sounds like the ideal recipe for a good night out, and the Hilarity Bites comedy club group are set to serve both in one sitting. Britain’s Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill provides the puns alongside a mix of musical comedy and stand-up from Duncan Oakley, and there’ll be a free hog roast. When: Saturday December 1, 8pm (doors open at 7pm) Where: Tuned-In, Redcar Price: £20. Age 18+ Book: Online at hilaritybites.co.uk, 01642 771245 or at the venue SOUNDS OF THE GLEN MILLER ERA - NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA Revel in the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents “an unmissable evening of music and song” - the classic Big Band sound of the 1940s with a generous sprinkling of Christmas arrangements.