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Fri 29 Nov 8pm

Catch-22 favourite Jason Cook is heading up hosting duties tonight.

Dan Nightingale is one of the biggest names on the circuit. Brilliant powers of observation, impeccable timing and superb material – he's got it all.

2018 Britain's Got Talent finalist, Leeds-based primary school teacher turned comedian and social commentator, Micky P Kerr, is a breath of fresh air on the live comedy circuit. Fusing together music, spoken word and comedy, with his tongue often planted firmly in his cheek, Kerr has been described as the b*stard spawn of John Cooper Clarke.

Since re-discovering her childhood miniature novelty Yamaha Portasound PSS-149 keyboard in her parent’s attic in late 2018, Catherine Burgis has taken it upon herself to visit as many comedy nights in and beyond her home town of Manchester as possible accompanied by this versatile and (crucially) lightweight instrument. 

Price: £12 / Tables £14

Age: 18+

Sat 30 Nov 8pm

Following their sold-out ‘Still Got the Rock’ European Tour, the legendary '70s rock band The Sweet have the perfect festive gift for their fans, and we are delighted to welcome them back to ARC.

By the early '70s The Sweet were arguably the hottest ticket in town with a string of Top Ten records in the UK and Europe including Blockbuster, Hellraiser, Ballroom Blitz, Teenage Rampage and The Sixteens.

Support on the night comes from Novatines. Novatines are a 4 piece alternative rock band who formed in the winter of 2017.

Price: £28

Age: 14+

Wed 4 Dec 7pm

Due to phenomenal demand, The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare's timeless tragicomedy of obsession and redemption, returns to cinemas this festive season.

This beautifully reimagined production, co-directed by Rob Ashford and Kenneth Branagh, features a remarkable cast including Dame Judi Dench as Paulina, alongside Tom Bateman, Jessie Buckley, Hadley Fraser, Miranda Raison and Sir Kenneth Branagh as Leontes.

King Leontes appears to have everything: power, wealth, a loving family and friends. But sexual jealousy sets in motion a chain of events with tragic consequences...

Price: £14 / £12 Concessions

Age: PG

Fri 6 Dec 8pm

Just beat it! It's the festive special of the most brutal comedy night on Teesside. It's Christmas and while traditionally, it's a time for peace, love and goodwill to all - leave that sentiment at the door as you let the comedians know how you really feel.

Let the comedy chaos commence as twelve hot, hilarious, new acts try to beat the dreaded gong and win over the ARC audience!

This jaw-dropping spectacle, is crammed with brilliantly off-the-cuff, unpredictable stand-up & audience-led savagery.  All will be just-about-held-together by Gong Master & Catch 22 stalwart Matt Reed.

Special guest Mark Nelson’s mix of dark humour, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses.  With a likeable manner on stage belying some of the stronger content, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at.

Price: £12

Age: 18+

Sat 7 Dec 10am

Relax and create some fun and unique glass decorations this Christmas.

Explore a range of exciting techniques used in fused glass design. No experience is needed as Judith; a professional glass designer will guide you through the fascinating and fun process.

All the tools and glass are provided. Your work will be fired after the class and returned to the venue for you to collect

Price: £25

Age: 18+

Sat 7 Dec 1pm

In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of making your very own hare on a chair whilst learning and honing the techniques of needle felting with our felting tutor Carol.

In the past five years, needle felting has set Instagram, Pinterest and Etsy a blaze with the variety, scope and scale of what can be produced using needle felting.

This workshop is aimed at beginners, intermediates or experts and it’s roaring good fun! It includes all materials, including a kit for you to create the rest of your new hare at home!

Price: £20

Age: 18+

Sat 7 Dec 1pm & 7pm

DJW Students will perform monologues and duologues in front of an audience of industry professionals such as casting directors, producers, directors, friends, and family.

The Showcase provides students with the opportunity to write, rehearse, and perform their own work and teaches essential skills for theatre training whilst building confidence in live performance.

1pm: Youth Performance

7pm: Adults performance*

*Please note that the 7pm performance contains adult language and themes and may not be suitable for younger audiences.

Price: £8

Age: 7pm performance 16+

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Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City before its demise in 2006. CBGB was the Holy Grail of American Punk and New Wave, where the real Blondie first kicked off their career.

Debbie Harris, lead vocalist of Bootleg Blondie, has the looks, the voice and the attitude of the original Blondie bombshell. Like her heroine she is typically outrageous on stage. She has been known to wear dustbin liners, thigh length boots and t-shirts with more holes than t-shirt!

Price: £18

Age: 14+

Wed 4 - Tue 24 Dec

This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too!

When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony welcome him with open wings?!

With a playful energy and a mix of puppetry, music and song, this show will be a delightful celebration of wild creativity and the joy of individuality.

Waddle on down and join the expedition!

Price: £10 / Groups of 6 or more: £8 per person

Age: 3+

Fri 6 - Thu 19 Dec

Following the outstanding success of previous Christmas shows Miracle on 34th Street and Oliver the UAL Musical Theatre students from Stockton Riverside College present the smash hit production of Annie.

With a Tony award winning book and score, the musical tells the story of little orphan girl Annie. With songs like Tomorrow and It’s A Hard Knock Life this is definitely a highlight of the Christmas calendar!  The show contains the usual professional direction; magical effects; spectacular sets and costumes; lively and energetic dance numbers coupled with dynamic exuberant performances from the theatrical stars of tomorrow.

Price: £14 / £12 concession

Fri 13 Dec 8pm

MC Mandy Knight is lighting up the stage again for our Christmas Special and she’ll be introducing another sparkling line-up!

Raymond and Mr Timpkins simply have to be seen to be believed. They are without a doubt the maddest, silliest, stupidest, cleverest, strangest and everything else-ist as well as the funniest double act of comedians on the circuit.

Omar Abid's material is very clever and often a little controversial. He has a wonderful self-deprecating style that weaves around social commentary based material, delivered in a trademark, confident yet calm style.

Price: £15

Age: 18+

Sat 14 Dec 8pm

Since being nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards in 2017, Teesside's very own Amelia Coburn has been busy but maybe not in quite the way you'd imagine.

Yes, she played the Cambridge Folk Festival. Yes, she has played across Europe in her own right and at ukulele and folk festivals. Yes, Mark Radcliffe invited her to play a very select stage at Knutsford Music Festival. Yes, she supported and performed on stage with Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel. Twice. And. yes, she was invited to not only play at The Wedding Present curated At The Edge of The Sea festival AND then supported the band at their packed Paris date in 2018.

Price: £16

Age: 12+

Mon 16 Dec 8pm

An Albion Christmas is widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, which has been touring for nearly 20 years, and attracts sell-out audiences across the UK.  Indeed many people say that their Christmas doesn’t start until they have seen The Albion Christmas Show.

Price: £22

Thu 19 Dec 8pm

Don't wait until the midnight hour to get your ticket for the most soulful party in town this Christmas. Expect all the tunes from the hit movie and a whole lot more as top tribute act More Commitments bring all the festive joy you'll need.

Support comes from the wildly popular Phat Tyrtles who pack venues across Teesside with their show that is full to the brim with 1960s classics.

Price: £16

Age: 14+

Fri 6 - Thu 19 Dec Times vary

Following the outstanding success of previous Christmas shows Miracle on 34th Street and Oliver the UAL Musical Theatre students from Stockton Riverside College present the smash hit production of Annie.

With a Tony award winning book and score, the musical tells the story of little orphan girl Annie. With songs like Tomorrow and It’s A Hard Knock Life this is definitely a highlight of the Christmas calendar!  The show contains the usual professional direction; magical effects; spectacular sets and costumes; lively and energetic dance numbers coupled with dynamic exuberant performances from the theatrical stars of tomorrow.

Price: £14 / £12 concession

Wed 4 - Tue 24 Dec Times vary

This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too!

When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony welcome him with open wings?!

With a playful energy and a mix of puppetry, music and song, this show will be a delightful celebration of wild creativity and the joy of individuality.

Waddle on down and join the expedition!

Price: £10 / Groups of 6 or more: £8 per person

Age: 3+

Fri 20 Dec - Sat 21 Dec 8pm

With a history that has seen them take the name of Teesside across three continents and that rare ability to entertain and engage with an audience of every age, a Wildcats of Kilkenny Christmas Show is as synonymous with the festive period as the Boxing Day match. Don’t expect anything less than a snow-filled, carol singing, Disney-tastic celebration of Christmas just like the ones we used to know. Special guests and spot prizes for the most festive outfit.

Price: SOLD OUT

Age: 18+

Sat 21 Dec 10am

In this workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of making your very own snowman whilst learning and honing the techniques of needle felting with our felting tutor Carol.

In the past five years, needle felting has set Instagram, Pinterest and Etsy a blaze with the variety, scope and scale of what can be produced using needle felting.

This workshop is aimed at beginners, intermediates or experts and it’s roaring good fun! It includes all materials, including a kit for you to create the rest of your new snowmen at home!

Price: £20

Age: 18+

Sat 21 Dec 1pm & 4pm

Club Groovy present a Christmas Sparklefest, a fantastically festive end to the Club Groovy season. Join us for a magical sparklefest full of Christmas hits, glitter and grooviness!

Please note that the 1pm Club Groovy is now sold out.

Price: £4 Adult £4 Child

Age: 1 - 7yrs

Wed 4 - Tue 24 Dec

This is the story of an extraordinary explorer, a curious conjurer and pioneering problem-solver. You’ll find him pottering in his shed; planning his latest mission. He is learning to speak Penguin and hopes that you will too!

When he arrives at the Antarctic will its icy wilderness meet his excited expectations? Will the penguins’ reception be frosty, or will the colony welcome him with open wings?!

With a playful energy and a mix of puppetry, music and song, this show will be a delightful celebration of wild creativity and the joy of individuality.

Waddle on down and join the expedition!

Price: £10 / Groups of 6 or more: £8 per person

Age: 3+

Sat 21 Dec 7.30pm

Arctic Piranha is a club night for learning disabled people. Designed and led by our Arctic Piranha Social group, Arctic Piranha is back for 2019! We’re bringing you after-dark soundtracks paired up with our trademark laidback Arctic Piranha atmosphere.

Come prepared to dance! Tickets are £3, we don’t provide support workers but we do provide free tickets for companions. We will also have reasonably priced signature Arctic Piranha cocktails, mocktails and other bevvys available from the bar.

Price: £3

Age: 18+

Mon 9 Dec – Sat 21 Dec

Luke Harding made a proposal to create a ‘scale model’ of Stockton-on-Tees, with 3D-printed models of people who lived here (his home town) whilst recording their voices.

Price: Free

Mon 25 Nov - Tue 24 Dec

36 point 7 by North East artist and neon maker, Stuart Langley was commissioned by Curious Arts.

The piece reimagines the world AIDS Day charity ribbon to make visible the 36.7 million people globally living with HIV/AIDS which is still recognised as a top five cause of death in low income economies.

36 point 7 is part of ARC’s Collection.

Price: Free