Welcome to Darlington Civic Theatre and Arts Centre

Our Spring season has something for everyone with a strong line up of shows to choose from

Spring Season brochure [PDF document, 3.5mb]

Signed, captioned and audio described performances

A bit of Hollywood arrives in Darlington..

On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

Starring STEFANIE POWERS, RICHARD JOHNSON and ELIZABETH CARLING.

Mon 27 Feb to Sat 3 March

Middle Ground Theatre Company presents the timeless and endearing love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer, who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the forty-eighth year. They are joined by their daughter and her fiancée, who leave their teenage son with Norman and Ethel while they travel to Europe.

A deeply moving and touching exploration of the relationship between the elderly couple, their daughter and their grandson follows. As the summer wanes, there is a realisation is that time is against them. But the years have been good, and perhaps there is another summer on Golden Pond still to enjoy...

The classic film of On Golden Pond, which starred Katharine Hepburn, Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda, went on to win 3 Academy Awards including Best Actor and Best Actress for Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. Hollywood star Stefanie Powers is joined by Richard Johnson, star of Hollywood films, an RSC and National Theatre leading man and a national treasure. Elizabeth Carling is best known from her regular roles in Boon, Goodnight Sweetheart and Casualty.

“A work of rare simplicity and beauty” - The New York Daily News

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All the Fun of the Fair

14 - 18 February

Following a record breaking West End season - TV’s newest Eastenders star, David Essex leads the cast of his musical All The Fun Of The Fair. Roll on up, see the main attraction, get your money ready, let’s take a ride....

Save the Last Dance for Me

Mon 20 - Sat 25 February

From the team that brought you Dreamboats and Petticoats, this nostalgic, feel good musical journey will transport you back through the ‘music and magic’ of the early 60s. Including the smash hits A Teenager In Love, Sweets For My Sweet, Save The Last Dance For Me, Suspicion, and many more.

February Half Term Holiday Activities

Looking for something for the little ones to do over the February half term? We've got an exciting programme of events including theatre, film and arts activities to keep them entertained! Check out the Holiday Workshops page for full details or call the Box Office on 01325 486555.

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.

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 which lists all relevant criteria.

Take a browse through this website and find out more about Darlington Arts!

Plus, we've recently launched a brand new incentive scheme for groups of 10 or more visiting the theatre. For further information, visit our group discount pages.

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