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.
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
A Child’s Christmas In Wales (& other Dylan Thomas)
Hipp @ The Hullabaloo
Tuesday 26 November, 3pm and 8pm
£10 tickets, 11th ticket free.
Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405
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 10 December 2024 10:30
Tuesday 10 December 2024 14:00
Wednesday 11 December 2024 10:30
Wednesday 11 December 2024 14:00
Thursday 12 December 2024 10:30
Thursday 12 December 2024 14:00
Friday 13 December 2024 14:00
Tuesday 17 December 2024 14:00
Wednesday 18 December 2024 14:00
Must be booked via Hippodrome.BoxOffice@darlington.gov.uk or 01325 405405
Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors & Awful Egyptians
School rate: £12 tickets, 11th ticket free.
Terrible Tudors:
Thursday 27 March, 10:30am
Friday 28 March, 6:30pm
Saturday 29 March, 2:30pm
Awful Egyptians:
Thursday 27 March, 6:30pm
Friday 28 March, 10:30pm
Saturday 29 March, 6:30pm
Sunday 30 March, 11:00am
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 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.