Tees Life Tees Life issue 7 | Page 9

EVENT LISTINGS Tees Life rounds up a number of events that are happening around the region. When: Sunday December 2, 7.30pm Where: Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm Price: Adults £21, children & concessions £19 Book: Online at thepaaonline.org DICK WHITTINGTON Fancy a bit of Christmas panto to add even more glitz and glamour to your festive season? Then get yourself along to Middlesbrough Theatre to join Dick Whittington and his trusty cat as he seeks fame, fortune and happiness on his quest to become Lord Mayor of London. Features Todd Carty of Eastenders and Grange Hill fame as King Rat. When: Friday December 7 to Sunday January 6 Where: Middlesbrough Theatre Price: £25 (plus booking fee) Book: Call the Box Office on 01642 815181 or via middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk Price: £25 (plus booking fee) Book: Online at middlesbroughtownhall. co.uk or call 01642 729729 THE CHRISTIANS Renowned for a string of soulful but socially aware hits in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Christians are currently back on a huge UK tour and they’ll be on stage with a bang at Stockton’s Arc. Prepare for a set including back catalogue belters such as Harvest for the World, and a couple of their favourites from more recent albums. When: Thursday December 13, 8pm Where: ARC Stockton Arts Centre Price: £22.50 (plus 10p booking fee) Book: At arconline.co.uk or call the box office on 01642 525199 THE PHAT TYRTLES: CHRISTMAS PARTY NIGHT Get a festive groove on ‘60s style as cover band the Phat Tyrtles belt out well-known numbers by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Kinks. As well as the nostalgic sounds and a disco, guests get a glass of fizz on arrival and hearty two-course food bowl, including a vegetarian option. Sounds like a phat load of fun! When: Friday December 21, 7.30pm- 12.15am Where: Middlesbrough Town Hall Price: £28 (plus booking fee). Age 18+ Book: Online at middlesbroughtownhall. co.uk or call 01642 729729 JANUARY ROSS NOBLE: EL HABLADOR Keep it surreal! Stand-up comedy legend Ross Noble makes the short trip to Teesside from Tyneside with his brand new show. Expect gags galore from the Geordie king of all things random, alongside inflatable skulls with flashing eyes and audience instructions in subtitled Spanish. No, really! When: Saturday December 8, 8pm (doors 7.15pm) Where: Middlesbrough Town Hall Book: Online at middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk or call the box office on 01642 815181 MICHAEL PORTILLO - A LIFE OF TWO HALVES From Tory party deputy leader to losing his seat in parliament and now reinventing himself as a TV presenter with a passion for all things railway-related, it’s been quite a journey for Michael Portillo. Britain’s smoothest train traveller is making a stop at Middlesbrough Theatre in the New Year to tell his story - with a “parliamentary stand-up” wit - before answering audience questions and signing books. When: Wednesday January 23, 7.30pm Where: Middlesbrough Theatre Price: £18 (including booking fee) Michael Portillo will reflect on his Life of Two Halves when he appears at Middlesbrough Theatre. ROY CHUBBY BROWN He’s the undisputed king of political in- correctness and he’s back! Roy Chubby Brown’s humour isn’t for the faint-hearted. But if it’s an anything goes night of jokes, banter and choice language you’re after, ring in the New Year at Billingham Forum Theatre with this Chubby double header. When: Friday & Saturday January 25 & 26, 7.30pm Where: Billingham Forum Theatre Price: £22 Book: Via billinghamforumtheatre.co.uk or phone 01642 552663 Send us your event details to: [email protected] tees-life.co.uk 9