Goldilocks and the Three Bears

From 7:00PM, Friday, December 05, 2025 to 5:30PM, Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Enter a world of wonder, as the magical GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS comes to Darlington Hippodrome. Starring the Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer and Dancing on Ice finalist Brendan Cole as the Evil Ringmaster. For four weeks only Darlington Hippodrome will be transformed into a sensational circus, where everything is possible, and anything could (and will) happen. This festive extravaganza is packed with riotous comedy, extraordinary special effects, hair-raising stunts and international circus acts! Goldilocks' circus is under threat from an evil rival circus owner and, with the help of their madcap circus friends, they're battling to rescue their Big Top from ruin. Will they succeed? All seems lost, until three brilliant bears join the gang… Roll up, roll up to see panto join the circus, and be swept away by a pantomime spectacular that’s just right. FAMILY TICKET (3 - 6 people): £26 per ticket on Fri 5 Dec 7pm, Tues 9 Dec 10.30am & 2pm, Wed 10 Dec 10.30am & 2pm, Thurs 11 Dec 12.30pm & 5.30pm, Fri 12 Dec 2pm & 7pm, Tues 16 Dec 2pm and Fri 16 Dec 2pm performances. (must include at least one U16) GROUPS 7+: £24 per ticket on Fri 5 Dec 7pm, Tues 9 Dec 10.30am & 2pm, Wed 10 Dec 10.30am & 2pm, Thurs 11 Dec 12.30pm & 5.30pm, Fri 12 Dec 2pm & 7pm, Tues 16 Dec 2pm and Fri 16 Dec 2pm performances. £2 off on Sat 6 Dec 2pm & 7pm, Sun 7 Dec 1.30pm & 5.30pm, Sat 13 Dec 2pm & 7pm, Sun 14 Dec 1.30pm & 5.30pm, Tues 16 Dec 7pm, Wed 17 Dec 7pm, Fri 26 Dec 5.30pm, Sat 27 Dec 6pm, Sun 28 Dec 1.30pm & 5.30pm, Tues 30 Dec 2pm & 6pm and Wed 31 Dec 1.30pm & 5.30pm performances. BABE IN ARMS TICKETS (UNDER 2 YEARS OF AGE): Purchase an Adult+Babe ticket for an additional £5 RELAXED PERFORMANCES: Wed 17 December 12pm & Friday 26 December 5.30pm The relaxed performance will welcome everyone who would like to see the panto in a less formal atmosphere. The adapted environment and our attentive and trained staff will provide a magical experience for all, including audiences with an autism spectrum condition, dementia and people with a learning disability. SIGNED PERFORMANCES: Fri 12 Dec, 7pm & Sun 14 Dec, 1.30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Fri 12 Dec, 7pm & Sun 14 Dec, 1.30pm