Theatre

Jason Donovan as the Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

Jason Donovan's dazzling appearance in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
VIBRANT and self-assured, this new interpretation of a gold-standard classic is currently wowing audiences in the North East with a stunning show that just keeps on giving.

Darlington Arts Festival returns this weekend. Picture: THE NORTHERN ECHO

Why thousands are expected to descend onto Darlington this weekend

Northallerton has a host of events planned for the Queen's Jubilee weekend (file photo) Picture: Pixabay

How Northallerton is laying on a day of events for Queen's Jubilee party

Frozen (c) Johan Persson/ Canva

Ticketmaster launches huge sale on major West End shows- get tickets now

Shrek The Musical to tour the UK in 2023 – what we know so far (Canva)

Shrek The Musical to tour the UK in 2023 – what we know so far

In January this year, 20-year-old Brogan Rigby noticed a change in one of her moles, which she then had checked by her GP. Less than a month later, she was diagnosed with skin cancer. Picture: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND.

The show must go on for North East performing student, 20, despite cancer diagnosis

A panto at this popular theatre is up for the equivalent of an 'Oscars' award

A panto at this popular theatre is up for the equivalent of an 'Oscars' award

After a two year hiatus and many attempts to reschedule it was wonderful to see Durham Musical Theatre Company (DMTC) finally get the chance to stage Chess

Review: Durham Musical Theatre Company's production of Chess at the Gala

Performing arts students in the North East are donating all the proceeds from their upcoming cabaret show to support families fleeing the war in Ukraine. Picture: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND.

Performing for Ukraine: North East students to support those fleeing war torn country

Spectacular weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Sponsored Spectacular weekend of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

A cast of more than 50 and a backstage team of more than 30 drawn from Bishop Auckland and surrounding areas will perform ‘Don’t Panic, All will be revealed!’ - the true story of Easter in two performances at 12 noon and 3 pm on Good Friday.

Excitement as Bishop Auckland production to finally be revealed after FOUR YEARS in making

Durham Musical Theatre Company is staging the musical Chess at the Gala Theatre from Tuesday March 29 to Saturday April 22. Pictures Sarah Caldecott

Pictures as County Durham musical theatre company prepares to host new show

Nick Pritchard as Oronte, Fflur Wyn as Morgana and Mari Askvik as Bradamante
Photo: James Gloss

Review: Opera North's 'spellbinding' Alcina at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Store director Kieran McBride with circus performers celebrating Fenwick Newcastle's 140th anniversary Picture: FENWICK NEWCASTLE

How Newcastle's most famous department store celebrated its 140TH birthday

Panto legend Christopher Biggins is returning to Darlington Hippodrome this year to star in The Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan. Picture: DARLINGTON HIPPODROME

The panto legend that is returning to Darlington this Christmas

Ben Andrew as the Beast; Alex Moran as Lumiere and Lucy Carne as Belle.

Georgian Theatre panto nominated for national award

Baba Yaga comes to Theatre Hullabaloo on April 9. Picture: FACEBOOK/THEATRE HULLABALOO

New children's show comes to Theatre Hullabaloo in Darlington this Easter

Maggie Fox was known for playing Ruth Audsley in Coronation Street in 2001 (PA)

Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident'

Ripon Grammar School students perform Beauty and the Beast

Students put 'Covid misery' behind them for a spectacular return to the stage

Patrick Duffy is starring in Catch Me If You Can until this Saturday (March 19) at Darlington Hippodrome. Picture: DARLINGTON HIPPODROME/FACEBOOK

What Darlington Hippodrome did to give international actor a birthday surprise

Bridgerton. (L to R) Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Hugh Sachs as Brimsley in episode 201 of Bridgerton. Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022

You're invited to a Bridgerton ball - How to get Secret Cinema tickets

Costume Interpretation with Design, and Production Design for Stage and Screen students have their work on show at Darlington Hippodrome from now until October. Picture: THE NORTHERN SCHOOL OF ART

Art students create 'Page to Stage' exhibition at this major North East theatre

ATG Tickets is offering 2 for 1 on select shows at Stockton Globe Theatre.

ATG Tickets extends 2 for 1 tickets deal at Stockton's Globe Theatre - how to get yours

Théâtre Sans Frontières bring Sherlock Holmes: The Speckled Band to Middlesbrough Theatre on Wednesday March 23. Picture: VON FOX PROMOTIONS

Brand new Sherlock Holmes production coming to the North East - here's where and when

A theatre stage. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets extends 2 for 1 tickets deal to April - How to get yours

Young actors from Walter-Gunn Performing Arts are preparing to share the stage with a North East panto favourite. Picture: WALTER-GUNN PERFORMING ARTS

Young performers set to share stage with North East panto star this Easter

Rondart rides again: exhibition about world's only professional dartspitter

PREMIUM Rondart rides again: exhibition about world's only professional dartspitter

Darlington Hippodrome (top right) and how the new Head of Steam railway museum could look (bottom right). Pictures: The Northern Echo

How Darlington culture boost could improve lives of people in the town

George Clarke coming to the North East as part of UK tour exploring his life

Taron Egerton shares health update after collapsing on stage during West End play. (PA)

Rocketman star Taron Egerton shares health update after collapsing on stage

Benedicta Valentina Mamuini, 26, travelled to the UK from Angola when she was six-years-old. Picture: PUBLIC.

Meet the Angolan refugee who has overcome challenges to land a top North East dance role

The Mayor of Darlington, Councillor Cyndi Hughes, lights the candle with pupils from St Bede's Primary School, to remember the suffering of families in Ukraine. Picture: Scott Akoz

Poignant tribute to Ukraine families during primary schools song contest

Amande Concerts presents: The Nutcracker. Picture: Amande Concerts

Company behind controversial 'Russian State Opera' show in Darlington drops brand after backlash

Full English will be one of the shows on the Rural Arts tour Picture: Karol Wyszynski

These 7 shows are visiting 16 venues across 3,500sqm of the North East

Darlington Hippodrome explains why it has cancelled Russian State Opera shows

Ukraine crisis Darlington Hippodrome cancels Russian State Opera shows due to Ukraine crisis

(Background) Mary Poppins West End show billboard - Credit: PA
(Circle) Ant and Dec. - Credit: PA

How to get Mary Poppins The Musical tickets as seen on Ant and Dec's Saturday Takeaway

Sleeping with Beauty, the adult panto, comes to Darlington Hippodrome on March 31. Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Hollyoaks actor stars in adult pantomime coming to Darlington Hippodrome next month

London Theatre Week is back with discounted offers on West End tickets (PA)

London Theatre Week returns with discounted tickets for West End shows

The cast of 'Red Ellen'. Ellen Wilkinson, left, will be played by Bettrys Jones, right

A 'stonking, miraculous, life-affirming, bloody wonderful triumph': Bid to bring 'Red Ellen' to North East town

A still from the film Dream Mountain

See intrepid characters and extreme expeditions on North East screens

Ellen Wilkinson

MP says bring 'Red Ellen' Wilkinson back home

A tour on the historic stage of Richmond’s Georgian Theatre Royal

Attraction with a 5-star TripAdvisor rating has reopened for guided tours

The new production, from the Durham County Council-run Gala Durham, Cinderella’s SnapTok, picks up 20 years after Cinderella got her ‘happy ever after’ and Prince Charming is nowhere to be seen

Tour dates announced for 'updated' version of Cinderella in County Durham

Reviewing the situation, the popular musical Oliver finally hits the stage at Barnard Castle School

Whole cast hits the stage for County Durham school show after two year wait

Redcar's Regent Cinema on track to reopen next summer

Big names lined up to run new Regent Cinema as opening date nears

Rows of empty red theatre seats. Credit: PA

ATG Tickets has 2 for 1 tickets in March - How to get yours

Freddie Wootton, 13, plays the lead role in the musical Oliver!, with Rosalie Archer, 13, who plays Bet, Anna Forbes, 17, who is Nancy, Lois Falshaw, 17, as Fagin and Dan Newell, 16, as the Artful Dodger

County Durham pupils ready to hit stage with Oliver! after two year delay

Some of Durham Youth Theatre's cast Oliver Smith, Jake Stephenson, Kate Blackbird, Gabriella Johnston, Amy Morris, Evie-Mae Marshall and Maddi Ryan

County Durham show called off as actors have to self-isolate due to Covid rules

Theatre Hullabaloo in Darlington announces its spring programme

What this children's theatre in Darlington has planned for the spring season

BBC One Big Night of Musicals. Credit: Camelot

BBC One Big Night Of Musicals - How to buy tickets to all shows featured

The Stockton Globe reopened in September 2021

Theatre saves hugely historic doors - and they've been signed by dozens of celebrities

Hundreds evacuated from theatre after fire alarm sounded during performance

Why hundreds were evacuated from Stockton Globe just 15 minutes into show

Image from a previous Durham Student Theatre production

Student drama festival returns with diverse programme

Durham Drama Festival will return for its 48th edition on January 30. Picture: DURHAM UNIVERSITY.

Popular Durham drama festival returns for its 48th edition later this month