8 raring2go.co.uk 9 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON ARC Stockton Arts Centre 2 Dec – 13 Dec – A Town Called Christmas Far beyond the snow, nestled in a perfect nook, lies a town called Christmas… Clementine dreams of a world where gingerbread houses glow under fairy-lights, chocolate coins are currency, and laughter hangs in the frosty air. The happiest place on Earth… or at least it used to be. Now, join Clementine on a wild, heartwarming adventure filled with music, mayhem, and a malfunctioning robot, as she tries to restore joy to the forgotten town called Christmas. 19 Dec – 23 Dec – Bearly There It’s Little Bear’s Party TOMORROW, and there will be cake! Bobble hat on, a pack of biscuits for the drive and don’t forget the present! Driving through the wind and snow until suddenly chugga chugga bang! DISASTER! Big Bear’s car has broken down and there is still a long way to go! Join Big Bear as they travel over mountains, through mud and across icy lakes to reach Little Bears Party! An original story filled with clowning, puppetry and original music. With opportunities to get involved and help Bear on their journey. arconline.co.uk The Hullabaloo, Darlington 14 Nov - Christmas Create & Paint Our annual Create and Paint Christmas session returns to The Hullabaloo again this season and we can’t wait to see the creations you make Children will have the opportunity to make a truly special gift for a loved one in our festive theatre space. 28 Nov – 7 Dec – Christmas Lights Snow is falling and the nights are drawing in, winter is here and Christmas is just around the corner. Join friends, Alvie and Kit as they embark on a playful mission to light up their house in time for Christmas. But what happens when your Christmas Lights seem to have a mind of their own? With beautiful lights, original music, playful performance and integrated BSL, Christmas Lights will be sure to dazzle children aged 1-4. 11 Dec – 24 Dec – The Paper Dolls When a little girl cuts out a string of paper dolls she takes them by the hand and together they go on a fantastical adventure whirling through their home and garden. Ticky, Tacky, Jackie the Backie, Jim with two noses and Jo with the bow fly through time and tear across worlds of fun and excitement. This production is based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk Town Hall Theatre, Hartlepool 10 Dec - 27 Dec – Snow White Mirror, mirror on the wall … what’s the most enchanting pantomime of them all? It’s Snow White, which is heading to Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre from 10-27 December in an unforgettable Christmas show packed with magic and laughter that will enchant all ages. creativehartlepool.com For more events checkout the ‘What’s On’ and Places2go sections of the Raring2go! website raring2go.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! 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Come and join two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music! theatrehullabaloo.org.uk WIN TICKETS aring2go! website, look out for the win tickets symbol TICKETS 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 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 Princess Alexandra Auditorium, Yarm Book today: www.thepaaonline.org 01642 792587 Santa’s Jingle Jamboree Saturday 13 December, 9.30am and Sunday 14 December, 10am th th Jack and the Beanstalk 11 - 30 December th th Various times 13 February - 1 March 2026 Celebrating 11 years of our Dark Skies Festival, with incredible events and activities to explore the wonders of our skies. See a full list of events in early 2026 Fun festive events throughout the season
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