The year is 2021. The world stands on the brink. Turmoil is the norm. Questions have been asked and none answered. What we need is one man, to step forward, one man with all the answers. Well you're in luck, ladies and gentlemen - he's here and touring the nation. 'Stand up Gold' - The Guardian ***** 'A supremely polished performer' - Mail on Sunday **** 'Wickedly witty Stuff' - The Telegraph Please note this performance contains strong language and adult themes.

Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Phone: 01325 486555
Web: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/
Starts 28th Sep 2021, 07:30 PM

Featuring Noel McCalla & The Derek Nash Band Celebrating the genius of Stevie Wonder, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla (Manfred Mann's Earth Band and "one of Britain's best Soul Singers" - Blues & Soul Magazine), award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash (Jools Holland and "one of the most versatile saxophonists in the UK today" - The Guardian) and a world-class band present a diverse back catalogue of classic hits, from 1970's 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' through to hits from 'Talking Book', 'Innervisions', 'Songs in the Key of Life' and 'Hotter than July'. Playing hit after hit, from the dance floor classics 'I Wish' and 'Superstition' to beautiful arrangements of 'My Cherie Amour' and 'Overjoyed', this is a real 'master blaster' of a show! "Rarely have I heard the music of Stevie Wonder interpreted with such finesse, energy, and all-round brilliance" - The House That Soul Built

Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Phone: 01325 486555
Web: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/
Starts 29th Sep 2021, 07:30 PM

plus Alexis Taylor Scritti Politti Under 14 accompanied by an adult 18+

St Mary's Square. Gateshead NE8 2JR
Phone: 0191 443 4666
Web: https://sagegateshead.com/
Starts 29th Sep 2021, 08:00 PM

'Ansell's LES MUSICALS' Live Concert Tour is the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre. Jonathan Ansell (G4 Frontman) and Jai McDowall (Britain's Got Talent - Winner) have joined forces to create a dramatic and spine-tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash-hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world's finest voices. Come and immerse yourself into the world of Musical Theatre with classics from Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You and many more... After sell-out shows in 2018 & 2019, Ansell's LES MUSICALS returns in 2020 due to phenomenal demand. 'Les Musicals' is in no way connected with or authorised by CML, Alain Boubil Music Limited or CML's Les Miserables production. Premium seats include a 6pm meet and greet with the show's stars!

Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Phone: 01325 486555
Web: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/
Starts 30th Sep 2021, 07:30 PM

Unique Art to See, Love, and Purchase, at this Year’s Ferens Open Exhibition - celebrates some of the best artistic talent in the region. The exhibition will feature more than 270 artworks including paintings, sculptures, photography, ceramics, textiles and film produced by local amateur and professional artists. Many of the artworks are for sale, giving visitors the opportunity to buy and own a unique piece of art. The artwork on display was selected by a panel of judges consisting of: artist and photographer Colin Gray, whose photographs are in the Ferens’ permanent collection, Senior Curator at the Arts Council Collection Natalie Rudd, and Kofi Smiles, Breakfast Presenter at BBC Radio Humberside. The annual event remains central to the Ferens commitment to supporting and developing local and emerging artistic talent.

Queen Victoria Square, Carr Ln, Hull HU1 3RA
Phone: 01482 613902
Web: http://www.hcandl.co.uk/ferens
Ends 3rd Oct 2021 06:00 PM

Earlier this year Preston Park Museum & Grounds asked the people of Tees Valley to nominate their local Lockdown Legend to be in with a chance of having their portrait created and displayed in an art exhibition, Extraordinary People. More than 100 entries poured in from people who wanted to nominate inspirational people who deserved recognition during the pandemic. The Extraordinary People portrait exhibition has been co-curated with artists and local community groups. It explores the traditional medium of portraiture as well as celebrating the people who we believe to be extraordinary and deserving of a place in history.

Preston Park Museum & Grounds, Yarm Road, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 3RH
Phone: 01642 527375
Web: https://prestonparkmuseum.co.uk/
Ends 3rd Oct 2021 04:00 PM

Ferens Art Gallery will host a new exhibition this summer celebrating Hull’s LGBTQ+ history and documenting people’s experiences of being part of LGBTQ+ communities in the city. The exhibition will build upon an online exhibition that launched during lockdown and is still available to view on the Humber Museums Partnership website.

Queen Victoria Square, Carr Ln, Hull HU1 3RA
Phone: 01482 613902
Web: http://www.hcandl.co.uk/ferens
Ends 30th Sep 2021 04:30 PM

This socially distanced heritage tour will include all of the public areas of the building as well as the auditorium and backstage areas where possible, and also explain how the theatre changed in the recent restoration. - Lunch is a choice of sandwich and either a hot or cold drink. Check website for dates and times.

Darlington Civic Theatre, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR
Phone: 01325 486555
Web: www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/
Ends 18th Nov 2021 02:00 PM