What’s ON
MAY
MERCURY: THE ULTIMATE
QUEEN TRIBUTE
We will, we will rock you! Get set for the
temperature to rise as one of the world’s most
authentic tribute bands pays homage to the
late, great Freddie Mercury and Queen.
As the preview material states, “the
extraordinary vocal range and outstanding
delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie
Mercury and the intricate guitar work of
Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed
by superbly crafted harmonies” in a dynamic
theatre production capturing the legendary
band’s charisma and energy.
When: Saturday May 25, 7.30pm
Where: Middlesbrough Theatre
Price: £21 and £19.50 + booking fee
Book: Call 01642 815181 or online at
middlesbroughtheatre.co.uk
JUNE
DAISY CHAIN CHARITY GOLF DAY
Pack up your prized clubs and join autism
charity Daisy Chain for their annual
fundraising golf day.
Each team will enjoy a breakfast roll with
tea or coffee at registration before heading
out for 18 holes of golf on Rockliffe’s
championship course. There’s a two-course
dinner and presentation on return to the
clubhouse afterwards.
When: Thursday, June 13
Where: Rockliffe Hall Golf Club
Price: £350 for a team of four
Book: Contact the fundraising team on
01642 531248
AN AUDIENCE WITH JONES AND
GASCOIGNE
Pull up a seat and meet legendary former
Boro and England footballer Paul Gascoigne
and his old Wimbledon rival Vinnie Jones as
they take to the Middlesbrough Theatre stage
for an unscripted interview with snooker
ace Willie Thorne, reliving their careers and
discussing their famous altercation at Plough
Lane more than 30 years ago.
When: Sunday June 16, 2.30pm
Where: Middlesbrough Theatre
Price: From £45 (including booking fee)
Book: Online at www.middlesbroughtheatre.
co.uk or call 01642 815181
HORRIBLE HISTORIES
Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special
effects, prepare for two astounding live
shows providing guaranteed fun for all the
family. As the publicity brief says, historical
figures and events will come alive on stage
and hover at your fingertips!
When: Thursday June 20 to Sunday June 23
Where: Darlington Hippodrome
Price: Adults £15, concessions £13
Book: Call 01325 405060 or online at
darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk
HIGH TIDE AFTERNOON TEA
Tea-riffic! Join charity High Tide Foundation
for a decadent afternoon tea in the charming
surroundings of Crathorne Hall. Meet
unique local businesses at a series of stalls
along with talks from host Julie Donaldson
and guest speaker Christina Easton.
When: Friday June 21, 12.30pm -3.30pm
Where: Crathorne Hall
Price: £30 per person
Book: Call Alison Smiles on 01642 877046 or
email [email protected]
several of the town’s big-name companies
including Cleveland Bridge, Cummins,
Modus, EE, Hooba Foods and many more.
There will also be street entertainment, live
music and mouth-watering food and drink.
When: Saturday July 13, 10am to 5pm
Where: Darlington Market Square and
Riverside Park
Price: Free
Book: Not needed
DARLINGTON BY THE SEA
We do like to be beside the seaside, but
there’s no need for a trip to the coast as the
ever-popular Darlington-by-the-Sea returns
to the town centre. The popular event brings
a beach experience to the Market Square,
including tonnes of play sand along with
street theatre and entertainment throughout
the day.
When: Thursday July 25 to Saturday July 27
Where: Market Square, Darlington
Price: Free
Book: Not needed
AUGUST
AUGUST
MIDSUMMER GARDEN PARTY
MIDDLESBROUGH MELA
A laid-back summer celebration at dusk with
super-chilled drinks, live music and nibbles
made with fresh produce from Preston Park’s
Walled Kitchen Garden. For adults only.
When: Friday June 21
Where: Preston Park Museum & Gardens
Price: Check website in advance
Book: Online at prestonparkmuseum.co.uk
JULY JULY
THE FESTIVAL OF INGENUITY
Try a wide range of fun and interactive
activities while meeting Darlington’s most
innovative enterprises.
Last year’s Festival of Ingenuity featured
Bold, colourful and vibrant! Middlesbrough
Mela returns for its 29th edition, bringing
communities together to celebrate the
diverse culture in the Tees Valley region.
The two-day weekend festival offers a world
class selection of music covering hip hop,
bhangra and traditional Asian sounds.
And there’s a global arts village, food
court, bazaar, street theatre and family fun
entertainment. Get stuck in!
When: Saturday and Sunday, August 17 and
18
Where: Albert Park, Middlesbrough
Price: Free
Book: Not needed