Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Darlington Civic Theatre) re-opened in November 2017 after a £13.7m restoration.
Darlington Civic Theatre first opened its doors on Monday 2 September 1907 as the New Hippodrome & Palace of Varieties under the leadership of Managing Director Signor Rino Pepi, an internationally renowned ‘protean’ or quick change artist.
Upcoming events at Darlington Hippodrome
The Importance of Being Oscar
Step beyond the footlights into the private world of Oscar Wilde.
Murder at Midnight
A New Year's bash they won't live to forget.
Taylormania
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of...
Motionhouse: Hidden
Motionhouse jaw-dropping production Hidden will explore how, in an increasingly divided world, light can come out of darkness in times of crisis.
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon and Garfunkel Story, with...
Anything For Love The Meat Loaf Story
Steve Steinman, brings you his brand-new production featuring over 26 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits
Heathers the Musical
heathers the Musical
Nikita Kuzmin
Burn the Floor presents Nikita Kuzmin: Supernova. Strictly Come Dancing finalist and fan favourite Nikita Kuzmin takes centre stage in the explosive new dance spectacular Supernova, touring the UK in June and July 2026.
9 to 5 the Musical
9 to 5 the Musical
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh a new play with Morcombe, Cooper and Monkhouse
Six
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the...
Lost in Music
Get ready to get Lost In Music! The show that everyone is talking about, now...
Chris McCausland
A brand-new show for 2026! You might have seen Chris McCausland on Scared of the Dark,...and certainly on Strictly....
Buddy -The Buddy Holly Story
The Buddy Holly Story is back with another timeless rock ‘n’ roll show
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