What's On for Primary Schools
What's on for Primary Schools
Teachers Evening
Monday 16 September 2024 - FREE
This is a chance for you to meet our Audience Development and Participation Officer, go on a tour of the venue, and find out more about how we can work with you to enhance your students’ learning, as well as providing access to cultural opportunities. There will be tea, coffee, and cake, as well as a chance to play with our lighting desk!
To book, please contact Chris Wellings – Christopher.wellings@darlington.gov.uk
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 is now open, 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
To book any of these productions, please contact our Box Office on 01325 405405, or book online via each link.
Sleeping Beauty
School rate £12.00 per ticket and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.
This school rate is available on the following performances –
Tuesday 10th December 2024 10:30
Tuesday 10th December 2024 14:00
Wednesday 11th December 2024 10:30
Wednesday 11th December 2024 14:00
Thursday 12th December 2024 10:30
Thursday 12th December 2024 14:00
Friday 13th December 2024 14:00
Tuesday 17th December 2024 14:00
Wednesday 18th December 2024 14:00
Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405
Pirates Love Underpants
School rate £11.00 per ticket and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.
This school rate is available on the following performances:
Tuesday 25th February 2025 15:30
Wednesday 26th February 2025 10:30
Wednesday 26th February 2025 13:30
Thursday 27th February 2025 10:30
Thursday 27th February 2025 13:30
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.