8 raring2go.co.uk 9 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON The Hullabaloo, Darlington HAY! – Sat 21 March – for ages 3+ Scarecrow is tired of standing frozen in the field, his hat now a cosy nest for fearless crows. But when Farmer Geenie accidentally sets him free, he discovers—hay!—he can move at last. With Geenie’s help, he explores a world full of surprises, learning about nature, how to walk, dance, sing, and ultimately find his place in it.. Flip the Switch – Fri 27 March – for children aged 1-5 with SEND After a series of creative workshops, where children and their grown-ups explored play, music, movement, and imagination, Flip the Switch comes to life as a joyful, interactive performance celebrating every child’s creativity and individuality. Through movement, music, and responsive sensory play, this performance is shaped by the children themselves – their reactions, ideas, and creativity guiding the story as it unfolds. Signor Baffo – Fri 10 & Sat 11 April – For ages 3+ With a long list of jobs to complete for his boss, he enlists some young helpers from the audience (swiftly dressed in mini chefs uniform and complete with stick on moustache!) which results in lots of messy fun. Expect plates-full of fun, with generous helpings of silliness, mischief and adventure. What’s the best way to mix meatballs with spaghetti? How do you make a chicken lay an egg, and how does a sausage roll? All is revealed in the charming culinary chaos of Signor Baffo’s kitchen.. theatrehullabaloo.org.uk For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! website raring2go.co.uk Forum Theatre, Billingham National History Museum – Dinosaurs Live – Sun 12 Apr 2026, 11:00 am For the first time since 1881, the home of dinosaurs, London’s Natural History Museum, is going on tour! Ever since they were first identified in the 1800s, dinosaurs have sparked the imagination of kids and adults alike and for the first time ever, the world- renowned Natural History Museum has teamed up with Mark Thompson Productions to take you on a dinosaur adventure like no other. We’ll go on a pre-historic journey together to the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods and watch the life-like dinosaurs come alive right on stage! Not only that, but we’ll also find out more about fossils, time scales and how our planet has changed over hundreds of millions of years. So get ready for a roaring experience like no other as Natural History Museum presents Dinosaurs Live comes to a town near you. Age guidance: 3+ The Tiger Who Came To Tea – Tue 19 May, 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm & Wed 20 May, 10:30 am and 4:30 pm Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea comes to Billingham. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised! forumtheatrebillingham.co.uk What's on at the Theatre Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool 10 Dec - 28 Dec - Peter Pan and the Lost Boys Get ready to join Peter and the lost boys as they fight to defend Neverland against the dastardly Captain Hook! So get ready to hiss, boo and sing along! As Peter Pan takes flight, what could possibly go wrong? culturehartlepool.com Gala Durham 23 Nov - 6 Jan - Cinderella A new take on the oldest fairy tale of all time, full of magic and excitement, strange characters and talking animals. New twists and magical turns in this retelling of one of the greatest stories ever told! 5 Dec - 24 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. galadurham.co.uk Empire Consett 1 Dec - 31 Dec - Jack and the Beanstalk Join Jack, Dame Tilly Trot, Lord Mayor Tommy Tomato, Big Mac the Cow, Cowella Daville and a whole host of other characters on an adventure packed full of fun, hit songs, dazzling costumes, audience participation and more, in our GIANT panto that’s Fe-Fi-Fo-FUN! empireconsett.co.uk Bishop Auckland Town Hall 8 - 10 Dec - Aladdin Join a whole host of hilarious and colourful characters on an enchanted journey of magic and mysticism as the greatest panto of them all flies into Bishop Auckland this Christmas… Aladdin! 30 Nov - 3 Dec - Tinsel Tinsel is the tale of one magical little boy who dreams of being the fairy on top of the Christmas tree! He can sing, dance, and wear a sparkly tiara as well as anyone else can. bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk Darlington Hippodrome 8-31 Dec Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Mirror, mirror, on the wall, don't miss the fairest pantomime of them all! darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk The Hullabaloo, Darlington 18 Nov - Little Murmur Based on the true story of one child's struggle with letters and words. Little Murmur is a dance theatre show about facing challenges and overcoming the odds. An honest and funny tale about the trial and tribulations of seeing things differently. 6 - 24 Dec - Snow Mouse An enchanting winter's tale for the very young. Come and join two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk WIN TICKETS Lots of tickets to be won! Enter on the Raring2go! website, look out for the win tickets symbol WIN TICKETS 16 – 18 APR 2026 Tickets from £13 darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk | 01325 405405 © 2025 RDSC Illustration by Laura Coppolaro
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