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Cast members from the stage production of Billy Elliot pictured during filming at locations used in the film Picture: David Wood

Meet the new generation of Billy Elliots as new musical tour debuts

Donkey and Shrek are played by Elijah James and Paul Robson. (Photo: John Bearby Photography)

Stage society transport Shrek from the West End to town stage

LMA brings major creative industry names to Newcastle.

LMA brings major creative industry names to Newcastle

Symphony of Us by VA Arts is being staged at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

Dazzling dancers take audiences on a musical journey

Ali Rasul, 25, is stranded in Dubai after suffering a fall at work.

Hartlepool dancing star stranded in Dubai amid police dispute

A computer-generated image of a street scene at Bellway’s Baydale Village development in Darlington, which now has planning permission for the first phase of the project

Planning permission given for 428 new homes in Darlington

It comes as 24 per cent of over-50s feel more adventurous than they did in their 30s and 40s

UK Over-50s bucket lists revealed

Hartlepool actor Lewis Cope is preparing to take part in the new series of BBC's Strictly Come Dancing.

Lewis Cope gets ready to compete in Strictly Come Dancing this Saturday

Young performers from K.R Dance Studios staged The Moment at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

Talented young performers wow on stage

Experience the impossible

“The next Derren Brown” comes to Billingham

Summer concerts at Auckland Palace

Open-air concerts return to Bishop Auckland this Summer

The Runnymede on Thames Hotel

History and luxury combine on superb Surrey stay

Twelve-year-old Chizaram Ocheba-Okafor – or Zara to many – has been cast as Young Tina in Tina – The Tina Turner Musical, which is touring around the UK and Ireland from March 26, 2025, until February 7, 2026.

Pupil stars in UK tour of hit Tina Turner musical

Max Mirza, 22, from Hartlepool, has been cast as popular high school student Elton Tiscia in the debut production of Clueless The Musical at the Trafalgar Theatre, in London.

Actor Max makes his West End debut

Linda Nolan has sadly passed away, aged 65. Inset: Tower lit up pink for Linda

Breaking Watch: Tower lights up pink after Linda Nolan's tragic cancer death

ATG Tickets are slashing the ticket prices for a number of theatre shows taking place across the United Kingdom in 2025.

ATG Tickets offer slashed ticket prices for a number of theatre shows
ATG Tickets look to make heading to the theatre more accessible with their January sale 🎺
Benjamin Jackson

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

Ginsters announces the first-ever vegetable based music spectacular to hit the West End.

Ginsters announces the first-ever vegetable based music spectacular

Heathers The Musical is coming to The Globe, in Stockton, from Tuesday, October 15, until Friday, October 19. Photo credit Pamela Raith Photography.

Heathers The Musical comes to Stockton-on-Tees this month

Summer school teacher Shonette Bason next to the coloured beach huts at Seaton Carew. Picture by FRANK REID.

Summer school teacher makes 'heartbreaking' decision

Facing The Waves is produced by theatre company Dogwood Productions and celebrates 200 years of the RNLI. The musical tells the tale of Henry Freeman who survived the Whitby lifeboat disaster when all twelve of his crew members died and who went on to lead some of the most extraordinary rescue attempts of the century.

Free tickets available for RNLI musical

Hartlepool RNLI all weather lifeboat 'Betty Huntbatch' is pictured here heading out to sea.

RNLI musical comes to County Durham

NYX Holborn bedroom. Credit: NYX

NYX Hotel London review: everything you need for a perfect city break

Headlight Project CEO Anne Cullum, left, with Amelia Lily

X-Factor’s Amelia Lily starts new role working for ‘inspirational’ Teesside char...

Back to the Future The Musical at London's Adelphi Theatre has been named among the best value tickets on sale in the capital

Cheapest 10 London theatre shows to see this Summer from £17.90

Incredible view of London from the penthouse at the Cavendish Hotel.

Why the Cavendish Hotel has a Monopoly on enjoying a trip to London

BGT's Sydnie Christmas is awarded the Golden Buzzer.

Watch: BGT act awarded Golden Buzzer after ‘heartfelt’ performance
Amanda sprung up from her chair and pressed the Golden Buzzer, with Sydnie collapsing to the floor in amazement and joy as golden confetti rained down on her - watch below.
Jessica Martin

A superior double room at Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge with magnificent views of the capital's skyline.

Enjoy the glitz of London life with a dash of spa serenity

Peppa Pig Live comes to the Forum Theatre Billingham in June for two days of singing, dancing and laughs.

Peppa Pig comes to Forum Theatre Billingham

Here & Now: Everything to know about the upcoming Steps musical

Just Stop Oil protesters rushed the stage of the Sondheim Theatre in London while a performance of Les Miserable was ongoing. (Credit: Just Stop Oil/PA Wire)

Breaking Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt Les Miserables West End performance

Tomara Thomas is among the contestants in the latest series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK./Photo: BBC

Hartlepool drag queen cast in RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

Strictly Come Dancing 2023: Meet West End’s Layton Williams

Lillie's win has left instructor Gemma incredibly proud.

Proud moment for aerial arts studio after inspirational national win

Layton Williams at the BAFTAs

Layton Williams to make history in huge Strictly shake up

Abigail's performance left her mum Nikki "immensely proud".

The Voice Kids UK: Hartlepool girl wows judges

Kids can go free to some of West End’s top shows this summer

Bonnie Langford is set to reprise her role as Mel Bush in Doctor Who

Former Doctor Who favourite to return for new series

Come From Away announces UK tour - how to get tickets

Michael J Fox shuts down idea of a Back to the Future reboot

Zoe Ball has a successful TV and radio career

Zoe Ball announces break from hosting Radio 2 and replacement

Composer denies he was Meghan Markle in disguise at coronation

Craig Revel Horwood . (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)

Breaking Craig Revel Horwood replaces Paul O’Grady in Annie musical

2:22 Ghost Story announces exciting new cast line-up - full details

Paul Mescal won best actor at the 2023 Olivier Awards

Breaking Olivier Awards 2023: Full list of winners

How to watch Olivier Awards 2023 & who’s hosting

King Charles coronation is on May 6

West End shows cancelled due to Coronation of King Charles III

Full cast for Grease in the West End announced

Luke Newton has repordely split from his girlfriend

Bridgerton’s Luke Newton ‘splits’ from West End star girlfriend

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie UK Tour - how to get tickets

The Wicked UK national tour is set to begin later this year.

When does Big Night Of Musicals 2023 air on BBC?

Niki Colwell-Evans as Mrs Johnstone with the Blood Brothers cast (photo: Bill Kenwright Productions Ltd)

Triumph on stage for former X factor star in Willy Russell smash

West End star Ruthie Henshall to appear in Coronation Street

Comedian Dawn French

The health scare leading to Dawn French’s 7.5 stone weight loss

The gang return for Season 4 - with many viewers saying it is the best season yet.

Stranger Things set to hit the West End with new stage spinoff

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