Middlesbrough Theatre

Middlesbrough Theatre has quite a remarkable history. From it's conception in the late 1920's to its opening as the first architect-designed theatre to be built after the Second World War - it is the result of a 27-year dream and the unswerving dedication of theatre lovers in Middlesbrough.

Middlesbrough Theatre has an intimacy that belies its 486 seat capacity. A winning combination that has enabled the theatre to play host to a wide variety of performances from big bands and stand-up comedy to full-scale amateur musicals and Indian dance.

Middlesbrough Theatre continues to serve its community hosting performances from leading actors and renowned companies as well as by providing first class facilities to local amateur operatic and dramatic societies as well as young students from local dance schools and performing arts colleges.

Middlesbrough Theatre: Current Season

Middlesbrough Theatre Autumn 2010

This Fall there's a fantastic programme on at Middlesbrough Theatre with something for everyone! From One Man Lord of the Rings to Swan Lake with tributes to Dolly Parton, the Beach Boys and Abba. There's compelling drama and dazzling dance from the Old Curiousity Shop and the fab return of The Vagina Monologues to Giselle and Andalusian dance plus a host of family shows including this year's panto Jack and the Beanstalk!

Middlesbrough Theatre Summer 2010

Middlesbrough Theatre Summer 2010 Programme  holds a season of treats from Hot Flush, Treemonisha to Pinter's The Caretaker, contemporary dance performance Transitions and The Platters. There are also top-notch family shows and gripping dramas.
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Middlesbrough Theatre Spring 2010

Middlesbrough Theatre Spring 2010 Programme  holds a season of treats from Balletboyz to the Drifters, featuring stage adaptations of Alfie and The Graduate. There are also top-notch family shows and gripping dramas.
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Middlesbrough Theatre Autumn 2009-10 PDF Download 

Middlesbrough Theatre Autumn 2009-10 Programme features a season of treats from tributes to Al Jolson, T Rex and Jimi Hendrix to dramas by Noel Coward, Alan Ayckbourn and John Godber, a series of special events to mark the anniversary of the end of WWI and the beginning of WWII and of course festive Autumn Pantomime. Browse online »

Booking information

By Phone: Telephone 01642 81 51 81 to buy your tickets with any of the major credit/debit cards. An additional charge of £1 will be made to cover postage and handling. Reserved tickets will be held for three working days, or until 5pm on the day before the performance. Calls are answered in strict rotation.

By Email: You can email your ticket order to boxoffice@middlesbrough.gov.uk

In Person: Call into the Box Office at Middlesbrough Theatre where our friendly staff will be pleased to help you choose your seats. Tickets may also be booked at the Tourist Office Centres in Darlington, Guisborough, Redcar and Saltburn.

In The Town Centre: Tickets can be booked at the Town Hall Box Office on Albert Road – Tel 01642 729 729. Town Hall events can also be booked at the Theatre.

By Post: Write to The Box Office, Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA stating the event and ticket choice. Cheques and Postal Orders should be crossed and made payable to MBC; please write your cheque guarantee number and the event details on the back of your cheque and don’t forget to enclose an SAE. Please include a daytime number in case we need to contact you.

Discounts: Children, Students and senior citizens are entitled to concessionary rates on most shows. If you are organising a group booking you may be entitled to a discount. Only one discount is available per ticket. Proof of eligibility will be required.

Refunds: Unfortunately, tickets cannot be exchanged or money refunded, except in the event of a cancelled performance.

Babes In Arms: To comply with fire regulations, a ticket must be purchased for all children, regardless of age.

Change of Programme: We do our best to ensure that all details are correct at time of going to print. However, circumstances beyond our control do sometimes force us to make changes to the published programme. Advance booking is always recommended.

Parking Facilities: Free security-controlled car park on site.

Access information

The Theatre can accommodate up to six wheelchairs per performance, one free ticket will be issued for each companion. We regret that access to the bar is via stairs: drinks may be ordered and collected from the ground floor kiosk.

An infra-red system is available for the hard of hearing using discreet headsets, which are available from the box office.

Please let us know your requirements at the time of booking to ensure you have a comfortable visit.

Getting to Middlesbrough Theatre

Middlesbrough Theatre is located on The Avenue, Linthorpe - Postcode: TS5 6SA.
From the A19, take the A1130 (signposted Acklam/Middlesbrough)
At the roundabout take the second exit up Mandale Road.
At the T-junction by the Coronation pub, turn left onto Acklam Road.
At the crossroad traffic lights, turn right into Green Lane.
Continue past the College of Art and Design and take the fifth turning on the left into The Avenue.
The route is signposted throughout with the brown “mask” signs.

Famous Faces who have performed at Middlesbrough theatre

Emlyn Williams  ♦ Joyce Grenfell ♦ Jean Kent ♦ Fulton Mackay ♦ John Laurie ♦ Dame Edith Evans ♦ Marius Goring ♦ Dame Flora Robson ♦ Dame Judi Dench ♦ Dame Janet Baker ♦ Max Adrian ♦ Dame Sybil Thorndike and Lewis Casson ♦ David Kossof ♦ Julian Bream ♦ Robin Hall and Jimmy MacGregor ♦ Larry Adler ♦ John Heddie Nash ♦ John Ogden ♦ Stephane Grappelli ♦ Warren Mitchell ♦ Hinge and Bracket ♦ Pam Ayres ♦ Tony Benn ♦ Chris Barber ♦ Colin Baker ♦ George Baker ♦ Trevor Bannister ♦ Rodney Bewes ♦ Honor Blackman ♦ Arthur Bostrom ♦ Gyles Brandreth ♦ Ronal Brautigam ♦ Marcus Brigstoke ♦ Elkie Brooks ♦ Mike Burns ♦ Anne Charleston ♦ Phil Cool ♦ Peter Dean ♦ Paul Daniels ♦ Peter Egan ♦ Julie Felix ♦ George Galloway ♦ Lisa Goddard ♦ Jeremy Hardy ♦ Kim Hartman ♦ Roy Hattersley ♦ Barbara Hatwell ♦ David Jacobs ♦ Louise Jameson ♦Eric Knowles ♦ Barry Norman ♦ Dara O'Briain ♦Michael Portillo ♦rober Powell ♦ Punt and Dennis ♦ Dave Spikey ♦ Prunella Scales ♦ John Suchet ♦ John Shuttleworth ♦ The Temperance Seven ♦ Midge Ure ♦ Pieter-Dirk Uys ♦ Birmingham Royal Ballet ♦ The Bollywood Brass Band ♦ The Yorkshire "Imps" ♦ The Glenn Miller Orchestra ♦ The Scarborough Spa Orchestra ♦The Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Middlesbrough Theatre History

Middlesbrough Theatre Gala Anniversary Program 2007

Middlesbrough Theatre celebrated its 50th Anniversary on the 21st October 2007, a Golden Anniversary Gala Concert was held and a souvenir programme was produced. Download the pdf or a copy of the programme can be bought for a price of £3.00 including postage from the theatre box office.

History of Middlesbrough Theatre in Text »