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From West End wonders and magical musicals, to captivating comedy and dynamic dramas, the Forum Theatre brings you the thrill of live performance in a warm, intimate setting…it’s time to take your seat.

Shows you will not want to miss…

Enjoy some of the biggest names in TV, music, sport and comedy…

Showaddywaddy

24 January 2026

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band in The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting featuring all of their biggest hits, many of which reached number one in the pop charts of Europe including, ‘Under The Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’, ‘Hey Rock & Roll’, ‘When’, ‘Blue Moon’, ‘Pretty Little Angel Eyes’ and many more.

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Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown

30 - 31 January 2026

50+ years in entertainment, Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown is still going strong! He is the undoubted King of Comedy. Countless DVDs, numerous books and CDs, plus thousands of live shows in a career spanning the decades and millions of fans worldwide are still testimony to the fact that even in these ongoing crazy times of woke, cancellation, political correctness culture, Roy is still the Best of the Best.

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Starring Peter Andre – The Very Best Of Frankie Valli

7 February 2026

A spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history.

An Evening With Harry Redknapp

15 February 2026

Enjoy a night full of laughter, football stories and feel-good moments. From his storied career patrolling the touchlines to King of the Jungle on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here, Harry’s storytelling will leave you hanging on every word and laughing till it hurts.

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An Evening With Denise Van Outen

14 March 2026

Join Denise Van Outen for an unforgettable night of music, laughter, and stories from her dazzling career.

With timeless songs and behind-the-scenes tales, this is Denise as you’ve never seen her before – up close, unfiltered, and utterly unforgettable.

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An Evening With Snooker Greats Ken Doherty, Shaun Murphy & Dennis Taylor

27 March 2026

1997 World Champion Ken Doherty takes on his arch rival Shaun “The Magician” Murphy for a night of fun and laughter plus a few frames of exhibition snooker with your host and referee for the evening, Dennis Taylor who will dazzle everyone with his trick shot masterclass before the main event!

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The Comedy Forum - Starring Harry Hill

17 April 2026

The Comedy Forum returns for an evening of cutting-edge comedy starring the award-winning comedian, presenter and author Harry Hill!

Joining Harry Hill on this exceptional bill will be Oliver Bowler, a talented rising star of the UK comedy scene, Ignacio Lopez, branded Spain’s Best Export and the host for the evening will be Sunderland's very own Matt Reed.

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An Audience With Mick Miller

7 May 2026

Mick Miller is a comedy legend who first came to fame on ITV’s ‘New Faces’. Having won his heat, he started getting more theatre work that led to the TV producer, Johnnie Hamp selecting him to become a regular on the hit TV show, ‘The Comedians’.

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Phantoms Of The Popera – Starring G4

12 May 2026

Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their ‘Phantoms of the Popera’ tour in 2025, the UK’s No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer.

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Desperate Scousewives Starring Crissy Rock

23 May 2026

A fast-paced comedy following the lives of three loud, no-nonsense Liverpool women and one nervous newcomer, all navigating life, love, loyalty, and lipstick on a tightly knit street. Susan, Vanessa and Lily dominate the street with their big personalities, big voices, and even bigger secrets. But everything is turned upside down with the arrival of Trisha, a single mum from Manchester.

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An Evening With Jimmy Tarbuck

Tuesday 2 June

One of the most popular household names from the golden era of British stand up, is back with a bang!

The show will see the acclaimed comedian and raconteur reflecting on a remarkable life in showbusiness, the seeds of which were sown in childhood. Jimmy will present a hugely entertaining mix of anecdotes and jokes, including recollections of his many years presenting Sunday Night at the London Palladium which shot him to fame in 1963.

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Sleeping Beauty – The Pantomime Of Your Dreams

2 December 2026 - 3 January 2027

Soar through the skies to the enchanted island in this BRAND NEW high-flying, Pantomime adventure!

Starring Liberty X’s & TV personality Michelle Heaton as Tinker Bell, Coronation Street’s Pat Phelan aka Connor McIntyre as Captain Hook, Tracey Beaker Returns & The Dumping Grounds Jessie Williams as Angela Darling and Waterloo Road’s & Hollyoaks Ben-Ryan Davies as Peter Pan.

Not forgetting the #Cracking Liam Mellor as Smee and resident dame Robert Squire as Mrs Hook who are all set to cause more mayhem on stage together… Well it wouldn’t be a Forum Theatre Panto without them!

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Beauty & The Beast

20 - 25 February 2026

Get ready for a magical February Half Term treat of a Tale as Old As Time as Tom Rolfe Productions return to The Forum Theatre, Billingham with Beauty and the Beast! From the same team behind last year’s smash hit Wizard of Oz, this brand-new panto promises dazzling costumes, catchy songs, and laugh-out-loud comedy for the whole family.

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The Sooty Show

28 February 2026

Sooty heads into town with a new show to delight the whole family! Joining the nation’s favourite bear will be the legendary Sweep and Soo. Sooty’s guests include Butch, Ramsbottom and Scampi. Completing the crew will be children’s comedy star Russ Brown and direct from Blackpool Tower Circus - Michael Jordan. A fabulous mix of audience participation music and mess with guaranteed giggles for Sooty Fans old and new! There’s also a chance to meet Sooty in person after the show!

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The Gruffalo's Child

22 - 24 March 2026

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

One wild and windy night the Gruffalo’s Child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep dark wood.

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Daisy Chain Rising Stars Present: Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

14 - 15 April 2026

The world-famous Willy Wonka is opening the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few.

Young Charlie Bucket and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagination including chocolate waterfalls, nutty squirrels and the great glass elevator, all to be revealed by Wonka's army of curious Oompa-Loompas.

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The Tiger Who Came To Tea

19 - 20 May 2026

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show, The Tiger Who Came to Tea comes to Chelmsford.

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

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Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

23 - 24 June 2026

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show!!!

With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done, it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig & George all need your help to get everything ready before the arrival of baby Evie! There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?

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