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.
Dracula
School rate £12.00 per ticket and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.
This school rate is available on the following performances:
Tuesday 8 April 2025 19:30
Wednesday 9 April 2025 19:30
Thursday 10 April 2025 14:00
Thursday 10 April 2025 19:30
Friday 11 April 2025 19:30
Must be booked via [email protected] or 01325 405405
Spitfire Girls
Tuesday 27 - Saturday 31 June 2025
School rate £12 ticket for groups of 10 or more free teacher place with every 10.
Royal Northern Sinfonia
Under 30 and schools £5 tickets inc levy.
The Shawshank Redemption
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 September 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.
Showstopper
Thursday 18 September
School rate £20 per ticket, band B only, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.
Little Women
Tuesday 30 September - Saturday 4 October
School rate £22 per ticket for groups of 10 or more, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary. Limited number of school tickets available.
London Symphonic Rock Orchestra
Wednesday 15 October
School rate £25, upper circle over.
English Touring Opera | Britten: The Rape of Lucretia
Friday 17 October
School rate £12 tickets, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.
English Touring Opera | Donizetti: The Elixir of Love
Saturday 18 October
School rate £12 tickets, and every 11th ticket booked is complimentary.
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.
MacBeth
Friday 6 February 2026.
School rate £10 per ticketfor groups of 10+ plus free teacher ticket for every 10 booked.
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.