What's On For Secondary Schools

What's on for Secondary Schools

Tours

A one-hour tour led by our Engagement team, showcasing the history of Darlington Hippodrome with a chance to go on stage, and look behind the scenes. Cost: £50 per class.

  • Mondays 10.30am-11.30am
  • Tuesdays 2-3pm
  • Wednesdays 10.30am-11.30am

If you would like an additional workshop or more time in the building for a particular project, this can be discussed on a bespoke basis.

Workplace Experience Tours

We offer bespoke tours for groups, focused on careers in an arts venue. Depending on availability, this can include a chance to use a lighting desk, talk to members of staff in different job roles, and find out about job opportunities. Cost: £50 per class.

Work Experience

The application process for work experience at the Hippodrome will reopen in September 2024, and can be accessed on our work experience page. Please share this link with any of your students who would be interested in working in the cultural sector or in technical theatre.

Artsmark

If your school is planning to attain Artsmark status, Darlington Hippodrome (as an Artsmark Partner) can help you on your journey by offering cultural opportunities for students, CPD for staff, and introductions to other cultural organisations.

Upcoming Productions


We have a wide variety of shows coming up, any of which would be an excellent opportunity to bring a Drama or Theatre Studies group for a live performance opportunity.
To book any of these productions, please contact our Box Office on 01325 405405, or book online via each link.

Julius Caesar


Wednesday 6 March 7.30pm

Thursday 7 March 2pm

Thursday 7 March 7.30pm

Schools and Groups Offer

Tickets: £15 per ticket (inc levy) for groups of 10+. Free teacher ticket for each 10 booked. Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405

Oh What a Lovely War

Thursday 28 March 7.30pm

Saturday 30 March 2.30pm

Saturday 30 March 7.30pm

Tickets: £15 per ticket (inc levy) for groups of 10+.

Free teacher ticket for each 10 booked. Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405

The Importance of Being... Earnest?

Friday 17 May 7.30pm

Saturday 18 May 2.30pm

Saturday 18 May 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50- £29.00.

Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405

Sister Act

All performances 9 - 14 September 2024

Tickets: £17 (including £2 levy). Free Teacher ticket for every 10 students.

Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405

Blood Brothers

Tuesday 12 Nov 7.30pm

Wednesday 13 Nov 2pm

Wednesday 13 Nov 7.30pm

Thursday 14 Nov 2pm

Thursday 14 Nov 7.30pm

Tickets: £18 (including £2 levy). Free Teacher ticket for every 10 students.

Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405

More information

To book for any of the above shows, please contact the box office on 01325 405405 or email hippodrome.boxoffice@darlington.gov.uk. For more information on the education offer at Darlington Hippodrome, please contact Christopher Wellings, Audience Development and Participation Officer, Christopher.Wellings@darlington.gov.uk, 01325 405510.