Breaking News!
David Essex Gets His Hook Into Civic Theatre Pantomime!!
Qdos Entertainment, producers of the Civic Theatre’s pantomime have announced that David Essex will star in the role of Captain Hook in the theatre’s spectacular Christmas show, Peter Pan.
David Essex is currently performing in the West End in All the Fun of the Fair and has recently completed a sell-out arena tour around the UK with The Osmonds and Leo Sayer. He will play opposite Darlington panto favourites, The Grumbleweeds who play Smee and Starkey, and replaces Dani Harmer who will no longer appear in the pantomime due to a change in her television schedule.
New For Schools
Visit our Education page, which now features our brand new Education Newsletter. It's packed with details about the Autumn Season and the educational materials and workshops available for schools.
Box Office Summer Opening Hours
The Civic Theatre is now dark (closed) for the summer. We will therefore be operating reduced opening hours at the Civic Theatre Box Office from Monday 26 July until Tuesday 31 August. For this period, the Box Office will close at 6pm.
Rhythm 'n' Brews Festival 2010
We have another great line up for this year's Rhythm 'n' Brews Festival, including No Time For Jive, The Bandits and Sundance. The event starts on Thursday 16 September and runs until Sunday 19 September. For more information, view our RnB Festival leaflet [PDF document, 1.62 mb].
Darlington Arts Website
Our website is full of information on a wide range of Arts events and productions in Darlington. If you're interested in theatre, you can now book online for all shows at the Civic Theatre and Arts Centre, visit our What’s On page where you can use this new service to ensure you don’t miss out on our fantastic season! If you are a Friend of Darlington Civic Theatre and would like to take advantage of the friends discounts and advanced booking, you will need to contact the Box Office direct using the booking line 01325 486555 Mon - Sat 9am - 8pm. At the present we are unable to display the friends discounts online.
This website includes details on all the exhibitions held in the Myles Meehan and Lounge galleries, opportunities to book rooms and catering for meetings and occasions, and also sponsorship opportunities. The Lounge menu can be found on here, along with information on ArtsSpark – the new name and identity for young people’s activities at the Arts Centre.
Under 26 Free Theatre Tickets - A Night Less Ordinary
A Night Less Ordinary is an Arts Council England scheme in association with Metro, which will provide 618,000 free theatre tickets to anyone under 26 in more than 200 venues across England. Visit the Under 26 Free Theatre Tickets page for full details.
LiveDarlington Card
To find out if you are eligible for a concession on core activities please collect a LiveDarlington form from the Arts Centre or Civic Theatre or download a LIVEDARLINGTON Card application form [pdf document], which lists all relevant criteria.
Take a browse through this website and find out more about Darlington Arts!