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
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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.