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.

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.

Little Women

Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October 2025

School rate £22 per ticket for groups of 10 or more, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary. Limited number of school tickets available.

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London Symphonic Rock Orchestra

Wednesday 15 October 2025

School rate £25, upper circle over.

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English Touring Opera | Britten: The Rape of Lucretia

Friday 17 October 2025

School rate £12 tickets, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary. 

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English Touring Opera | Donizetti: The Elixir of Love

Saturday 18 October 2025

School rate £12 tickets, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary. 

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The Signalman

Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 November 2025

School rate £15.50 tickets, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.

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Goldilocks and the Three Bears

School performances (December):

  • Tue 9, 10:30 and 14:00
  • Wed 10, 10:30 and 14:00
  • Thu 11, 12:30
  • Fri 12, 14:00
  • Tue 16, 14:00
  • Fri 19, 14:00
  • Relaxed performance: Wed 17, 12:00

School rate: £13 tickets, and 11th ticket is complimentary. 

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The Woman in Black

Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 January 2026.

School rate £22 per ticket for groups of 10 or more, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary. Limited number of school tickets available.

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Varna International Ballet

The Nutcracker - Monday 26 January 2026
Cinderella - Tuesday 27 January 2026

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Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour

Carmen - Monday 2 February 2026

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Revision On Tour: MacBeth

Friday 6 February 2026

School rate £10 per ticket for groups of 10+ plus free teacher ticket for every 10 booked.

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The Lightning Thief

Tuesday 10 - Saturday 14 March 2026

School rate £12 per ticket and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.

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Sonia Sabri Company - Roshni

Wednesday 24 June 2026

Under 18s £5 off

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SIX The Musical

Tuesday 13 - Saturday 17 October 2026

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ONE FOR THE TEACHERS!

Mrs Smith - 1,2,3, Eyes On Me

Saturday 28 March 2026

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If you would like to bring a group of young people to see a show that isn’t listed, at a discounted rate, please do let us know! We also offer group discounts for adults – so if you and your colleagues would like to come and see a show, just get in touch and we'll let you know what's available. You can view our latest brochure here.

 

More information

To book for any of the above shows, please contact the box office on 01325 405405 or email [email protected]. For more information on the education offer at Darlington Hippodrome, please contact Christopher Wellings, Audience Development and Participation Officer, [email protected], 01325 405510.