Spike Milligan's Adolf Hitler: My Part In His Downfall
Monday 15 to Saturday 20 February
Spike Milligan's celebrated war memoirs take to the road once more in this gloriously absurd and exuberant hit comedy drama. High comedy and tragedy collide, as we follow Gunner Milligan and his jazz quartet - the show joyously fuses comedy, song and dance.

Photo credit: Ellie Kurtzz
To view the Adolf Hitler: My Part in His Downfall promotional trailer, click here [external link]
A joyously funny, gloriously ramshackle evening
The Guardian ****
Entertainingly off-beat...Warm-hearted
The Daily Telegraph *****
Fond and faithfully barmy
Sunday Times ****
Outstanding
Daily Express ****
Darlington Civic Theatre
Box Office 01325 486555 or book online
Take a sneak peek at some of our upcoming shows
This Spring promises to be another excellent season at Darlington Civic Theatre and Arts Centre. If you fancy a preview of some of our forthcoming productions, just click on the links below.
Top of the World
Darlington Arts Centre on Tuesday 23 February
Spike Theatre re-tell the story of Hillary and Norgay's gruelling ascent of Everest
To view the Top of the World promotional trailer, click here [external link]
Moon Fool
Darlington Arts Centre on Wednesday 24 February
A re-imagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream, fusing Balkan folk music with circus jazz and playful acrobatic movement
To view the Moon Fool promotional trailer, click here [external link]
The Rape of Lucrece
Darlington Arts Centre on Wednesday 3 March
A tour-de-force solo performance of Shakespeare's great narrative poem
To view a clip from The Rape of Lucrece, click here [external link]
Beating Berlusconi!
Darlington Arts Centre on Wednesday 10 March
A one man, lump in your throat comedy
For a taste of Beating Berlusconi!, click here [external link]
New Year! New You!
Start your 2010 by getting back into a favourite interest or hobby. From Tai Chi to textiles, dance to digital art;
Create your own stunning pieces of jewellery or learn the skills and beauty of stained glass.
For those who want to get fit and have fun Tai Chi, Yoga or maybe Dance for Fitness may be the way to go.
Darlington Arts Centre has a wide range of courses throughout the day and evening to meet all abilities.
Please see our Get On Course leaflet for full details. All courses run for 10 weeks, and places can be booked by contacting the Box Office on 01325 486 555.
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!