What's On in Darlington

Don't go unless you like being scared out of your wits
Sunday Mirror

The audience were jumping out of their seats
The Observer

The most brilliantly effective spine chiller you will ever encounter. If you haven't seen this show yet you are missing a treat
Daily Telegraph

Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's best selling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a 'Woman in Black', engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.

Now in its 21st year in the West End, over 7 million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most chilling and successful theatre events ever staged.

Adapted by Stephen Mallatratt. From the novel by Susan Hill.
Directed by Robin Herford. Designed by Michael Holt.
Lighting by Kevin Sleep.

A successful but desperately average couple are teetering on the brink of marriage. As the days count down towards the big one, panic rises and both find themselves unexpectedly entangled with other people. As their nice, normal lives begin to unravel, the question of what it would take to make them truly happy leads into increasingly dangerous, surreal and hilarious territory. For anyone who's ever wanted to stand on a windswept plain, howling for lost love. Inspired by the Peggy Lee song, Is That All There Is?, this is the second show from Inspector Sands, recent winners of the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe Prize 2009.
Recommended age 12+

Fresh from ecstatic reviews and a huge word of mouth following in the North West, Paul Duckworth brings this one man lump in your throat comedy to the rest of the UK. Despite threats from his wife and bank manager, middle-aged Kenny Noonan travels to Istanbul to watch Liverpool play AC Milan in the Champions' League final. He carries the scars of thirty years as a Red - Heysel, Hillsborough, Alex Ferguson - and of living in a city which has been demonised. A story of love and friendship, of defeat and of victory. It is also based on the bizarre true story of a real Liverpool fan who ended up sitting next to Silvio Berlusconi at the Attaturk Stadium.
Contains strong language
Recommended age 16+
Free post show talk

Pete Abbot fronts this great contemporary outfit.

One of Britain's liveliest musical forces and foremost violinists (The Times)
Accompanied by Paul Turner, one of the most versatile pianists of his generation.

Edward Elgar Chanson de Matin Op.15 and Chanson de Nuit
Antonin Dvorak Sonatine in G
Franz Schubert Ave Maria
Frank Bridge Morceau Caracteristique
Cesar Franck Sonata in A

Tickets available from box office or Mr R Tooze on 01325 467163.

Derecq Twist takes Morris dancing very seriously. He is devastated when his colleagues don't approve of his efforts to modernise the tradition, and eject him from the dance troupe. A witty mock-documentary that also features excellent performances from Derek Jacobi, Harriet Walter and Ian Hart.
WHY SEE IT? Part of the Spring Thing Folk Festival, which runs at the Arts Centre from Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 March.

Classic adventure of wizards, magic rings and a dragon's treasure
London's Evening Standard

They sit in silent enthrall - that's all the praise needed
Birmingham Evening Mail

A fast paced, dazzling display of a vivid imagination - a pleasure to both see and hear - a joy!
Hull Daily Mail

Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of the best selling fantasy novel ever written, in this fresh spectacular live theatre production with sparkling new magical effects - perfect for Hobbit fans both young and old.

Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented Hobbit, has his life turned upside down when he is chosen by Gandalf the Sorcerer to join Thorin Oakenshield, exiled King of the Dwarves, on his quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure.

The adventurers battle through the Misty Mountains, wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms, narrowly escaping Trolls, Goblins, Wolves and Giant Spiders. Finally Bilbo alone must face the guardian of the treasure, the most feared dragon in all Middle Earth - Smaug...

Join us as we travel there and back again.
Recommended age 8+
Plus KS3&4 workshops and post show discussion available on certain performances, for further information please contact the Box Office on 01325 486555

In the Garden Bar

Concert with Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies in the Theatre