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SIX, HEATHERS, and More Set For Darlington Hippodrome Summer 2026 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 27, 2026

Darlington Hippodrome announced its upcoming summer season brochure, featuring theatre, live entertainment, family shows, and star appearances at the North East venue.

Matt Baker Will Lead BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - May 18, 2026

Matt Baker will headline BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Darlington Hippodrome, joined by returning cast members Josh Benson and Jamie Jones for the venue's 2026 pantomime season.

Feature: FOOL FOR LOVE: A Company at Work at Koso Theatre Collective
by Robert Encila-Celdran - Apr 23, 2026

With Koso, the energy shifts: these are not students learning a craft, but working professionals returning to it, refining it in real time. In this setting, the usual theatrical scaffolding falls away. With minimal design (and practical lighting), the actors generate tension through behavior alone, turning a small studio into a Mojave motel room with little help from the space itself. This isn’t minimalism for its own sake. There’s just nowhere to hide.

JACK AND HIS GIANT STALK Comes to Brick Lane Music Hall
by Stephi Wild - Dec 1, 2025

Brick Lane Music Hall has announced its 2026 pantomime for grown ups, Jack and His Giant Stalk, written and directed by Lucy Hayes who also wrote and directed last year’s Pinocchio and His Wooden Whopper and Edinburgh Fringe hit Bitter Lemons. 

Cast Set For Darlington Hippodrome's GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS Panto
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2025

The four main stars of this year’s Darlington Hippodrome pantomime – Goldilocks and the Three Bears – officially launched the panto season with a visit to the venue in full costume.

GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS Adds Cast Members at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 24, 2025

Darlington Hippodrome has announced that Darlington panto favourites Josh Benson and Jamie Jones will return for a third season, this year joining the circus as Joey the Clown and Dame Betty Barnum. 

Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Autumn 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Sep 27, 2024

Darlington Hippodrome has announced its line-up of shows for autumn 2024 and beyond. With stand-up comedy, live music, dance, musicals and more, this is one of Darlington Hippodrome’s most varied season yet. Learn more about the lineup here!

Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Summer 2024 Season Lineup
by Stephi Wild - May 7, 2024

The curtain has gone up on Darlington Hippodrome’s new summer season of shows! Learn more about the full season lineup here.

Cast Set For Darlington Panto SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 20, 2023

Pantomime will be making a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season as pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates is set to headline the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!

Comedian/Writer/Producer Joe Mande Comes To City Winery Boston, September 24
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 30, 2023

Writer/comedian/actor and Co-Executive Producer of HBO Max's Emmy Award winning Hacks,  Joe Mande brings his stand-up tour to City Winery Boston for one show only, Sunday, September 24th.

Cast Set For SNOW WHITE Panto at Darlington Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Apr 6, 2023

Pantomime will be making a magical return to Darlington Hippodrome this festive season as pop and musical theatre star Gareth Gates is set to headline the family Christmas spectacular Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, playing the Prince. Gareth will be joined by the The Chase’s Vixen Jenny Ryan as The Wicked Queen and the hilarious Josh Benson as Muddles.

Imagine Theatre Confirms All Star Line-up For This Year's Pantomime Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2022

Casting is complete for Imagine Theatre's biggest panto season with an all-star line-up getting ready to bring 18 magical family pantomimes to audiences across England, Wales and Scotland.

Nominations Revealed For The 2021/2022 Season Pantomime Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 14, 2022

The UK Pantomime Association has announced the nominations for The Pantomime Awards in association with Butlin's.

York Theatre Royal Announces a Travelling Pantomime
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2020

This Christmas York Theatre Royal is taking its pantomime on the road with the Travelling Pantomime visiting every neighbourhood in York a?" all 21 wards - during December and January.

TWILIGHT ROBBERY: A New Musical Comedy Premieres In Surrey
by BWW News Desk - Sep 15, 2018

Twilight Robbery: A New Musical Comedy by Joseph McNeice (Book and Lyrics) and Matthew Spalding (Music) premieres at the Barn Theatre in Oxted from 13th - 15th September. Running Time c.2hrs (inc interval). Tickets from £12-£15 available here.

TWILIGHT ROBBERY: A New Musical Comedy Premieres In Surrey
by BWW News Desk - Sep 13, 2018

Twilight Robbery: A New Musical Comedy by Joseph McNeice (Book and Lyrics) and Matthew Spalding (Music) premieres at the Barn Theatre in Oxted from 13th - 15th September. Running Time c.2hrs (inc interval). Tickets from £12-£15 available here.

TWILIGHT ROBBERY: A New Musical Comedy Premieres In Surrey
by Rebecca Russo - Aug 31, 2018

Twilight Robbery: A New Musical Comedy by Joseph McNeice (Book and Lyrics) and Matthew Spalding (Music) premieres at the Barn Theatre in Oxted from 13th - 15th September. Running Time c.2hrs (inc interval). Tickets from £12-£15 available here.

Photo Flash: Inside Opening Night of Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS at Phoenix Theatre
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play byTim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened last night, Tuesday 21 February, at thePhoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it had previewed from 28 January 2017.

Review Roundup: Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS at Phoenix Theatre
by Review Roundups - Feb 22, 2017

THE GIRLS, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls, opened last night, Tuesday 21 February, at the Phoenix Theatre in London's West End, where it had previewed from 28 January 2017.

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's THE GIRLS Extends Booking Period to July
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2017

???????From Monday 27 February, the booking period for Gary Barlow and Tim Firth's award-winning new British musical, THE GIRLS, will extend to 15 July 2017.  A Tuesday matinee will be introduced from 25 April.