Musical Mondays bring together “Four Girls and a Piano” – Alex Robinson (Rachel in Friendsical), Melissa Fleming (Wendy in this year’s Peter Pan), Sarah Borthwick (Stella) and award-winning songwriter, pianist and musical director Jen Stevens.

This laughter-filled parody of the classic D.H. Lawrence novel will bring you high drama, high comedy and highly-raised eyebrows.

The Upbeat Beatles are a rockin’ band with tight musicianship and powerhouse vocals! There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of “Twist and Shout” and you will know why!

The Spirit of Elvis in Concert tour transports you through time from the ‘68 special through to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those iconic jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire.

Come and take an introductory tour of our technical areas and facilities led by the Technical Manager who will be on hand to answer any questions about working in the Live Events industry.

Scratch nights will showcase extracts from 4 new plays and works-in-progress by local writers each night. A feast for all drama-lovers!

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s SUPREME Tina Turner. . . Justine Riddoch & her talented cast. When Tina burst onto the scene, she won the hearts of music fans from the outset, creating a fearsome reputation for her live performances!

Come and take an introductory tour of our technical areas and facilities led by the Technical Manager who will be on hand to answer any questions about working in the Theatre

Exploring the responsibilities of the stage management team and their roles from SM to DSM to ASM, who are these people and what do they do?

This session will look at backstage and stage management terminology, notation marks and the industry standard of marking up the book to keep the show moving in the right direction and at the right time.

Come and take part in a “How-To” session at the Main Hall where we will transform the stage from not-ready to gig-ready.

Experience a hands-on approach to the lighting equipment used in our venues, their names and how they work.

You’ve learned what it’s called and how it works, now see what it does! Pairing practical hands-on experience with questions about the world around us and how we see things differently through colour and pattern

Three repressed souls tell their stories: a man dominated by his mother; a woman dealing with loneliness by letter writing; a vicar's wife finding there is more to life than flower arranging! Brought to life originally on television in 1988,

A lighting desk specific masterclass. This session will cover the whole journey from rigging a lantern to patching at the desk.

Starring Vicki Michelle (‘Allo ‘Allo!), Vicky Entwistle (Coronation Street) and Leah Bell.

Start your engines as Adult Panto is returning to slay another day! Get ready to ‘whip your hair back and forth’ as our naughty little tale comes to Middlesbrough Theatre.

The biggest element of a performance – The Set. How do we decide what to put onstage and where does it go?

We have our design, we have the scenery, so how do we build it? Using the simplest of materials and spending very little we can go from empty stage to living room in three easy steps

Birdie’s a hoarder. But it isn’t rubbish. It’s her life’s work and it exists because years ago something deeply cherished was stolen from her and she’ll do anything to get this priceless thing back. Anything at all.

When Professor Parkins uncovers a long-buried bronze whistle, with a cryptic inscription, her carefree sabbatical transforms itself into a ghastly nightmare, the consequences of which will haunt her forever. Based on M R James’ classic ghost story.

Few tribute artists capture George’s musical talent, charisma and passion as closely as Rob Lamberti.

Mad About The Musicals is back at last! It’s time once more to sit back, relax and enjoy 2 hours of songs from the greatest musicals brought to you by Michael Courtney, his fabulous cast of singers and live band.

With vocal demonstration and a hands-on equipment approach, we will look at modern day sound equipment along with microphone techniques and what happens between the microphone and the sound desk

Using QLab software we will take a look at what it does and how it can help our productions.

Arriving at a provincial theatre to find himself relegated to a dingy basement dressing room, Harold reflects on humorous and serious aspects of his professional life as he puts on his makeup and gets ready to play Widow Twanky.

Our twelve masterclasses come to a close with our first “Meet the Industry” event, bringing together production and technical enthusiasts from around our area to discuss, share ideas and open their circles to new people.

A show for all the family to enjoy which includes the old, the new and the gradual increase of intensity as our students raise the roof with a spectacular finale!

Charles Dickens’ classic ghost story is brought alive in this most traditional of productions, complete with beautiful period costume, song, dance and a magnificent musical score.

Middlesbrough’s favourite tribute show returns for one performance only – the perfect party night out!

Peter Pan is a swashbuckling adventure for the whole family this Christmas! Come fly with Peter & Wendy to Never-Never Land in this sparkling adaption of the timeless classic. Meet the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily & the Indians & the comical pirate Smee!

This renowned company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combine to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score.

Described as “the love child of Peter Kay and Victoria Wood”, her hilarious self-penned songs really struck a chord with the nation, who could totally relate to a selection of her observational daft ditties.

The team return with another selection of sketches from this ground-breaking series. So come and take a step back in time to the BBC’s Paris Studios and experience this comedy classic live.

Featuring an all-live fiddle and banjo-headed 9 piece band with male and female lead vocals and packed with more songs than you can shake a stetson at, this country music extravaganza will have you (line) dancing in the aisles

A welcome return for three Artistes who come together to make one heck of a Rock'n'Roll Evening: Marc Robinson as Buddy Holly, Darren Page as Roy Orbison and Steve Halliday as Elvis. Will Rock'n'Roll in Middlesbrough ever Die? That’ll be the Day!

A sizzling and fast-moving drama, set against the backdrop of WW1 with laughter, tears, and an unforgettable musical score. With a talented cast of 15 brilliant actors and singers, you will find yourself entranced from beginning to end.

Get ready to experience all your favourite pop divas in one fabulous pop-packed show! Little Mix, Jojo Siwa, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Beyoncé and Rihanna all join in the fun for 2 hours of non-stop hits. It doesn’t matter if you’re 4 or 64

oin Ratty, Mole, Badger, and the fantastically irrepressible Toad as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime culminating in a colourful battle to save Toad Hall from the mischievous weasels!

The multi-award-winning New Old Friends are at it again with another instalment in their hugely popular ‘Crimes…’ series of comedy thrillers.

Some Guys Have All The Luck – The Rod Stewart Story is back at Middlesbrough Theatre in 2022 with a brand new show, bringing to the stage a fantastic live concert celebration of one of rock music’s greatest icons.

Now in their 65th anniversary year, The Drifters are back on tour in the UK with a brand-new show performing their classic hits from the past six decades. The line-up has been hand-picked by the owner of The Drifters name, Tina Treadwell.

Roxy Magic are the UK’s best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry They recreate entirely live material that spans four decades, from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through to classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock.

After many years of giving his wonderful lecture talks of his he does, Count Arthur Strong has at last bowed to substantial pubic demand and allowed himself be talked into making the show about himself for once.

Legends of Irish music & song, The FUREYS, renowned for their hit songs including ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘Red rose café’, and ‘Steal away’ make a welcome return to Middlesbrough

Forbidden Nights 2022 Tour is here… celebrating our 7th year so it’s bigger and better than ever! Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease.

The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite & Vincent Simone are set to return in 2021 with a brand new show! The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old fashioned variety, dance, comedy & song!

Muir School of Irish Dancing presents an afternoon of Celtic entertainment. Sensational dances including both traditional and modern pieces will keep you engaged throughout the show.