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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…

Peter Pan

1 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

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Soar to Neverland in this high-flying, wonderful Pantomime adventure! In a flash and with a sprinkle of fairy dust, The Forum pantomime will take to the skies with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as Neverland bursts into life again in this spectacular production that’s fun for the whole family.

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A Promz Party Featuring The Mike James Orchestra

2 May 2025

DISCOUNTED TICKETS for both current and past serving armed forces personnel. Classic Pop to popular classics. IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL THIS YEAR WHY NOT JOIN US FOR A PROMZ PARTY!!!

To celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day the Forum Theatre are marking the occasion by saluting our Greatest generation with 'A Promz Party'.

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A Shoddy Detective And The Art Of Deception

6 - 8 May 2025

A laugh-out-loud slapstick whodunnit featuring four actors, a dozen characters and a whole load of chaos.

When a priceless painting goes missing at a private auction, Detective Stuart Pidcock is called upon to uncover the mystery. However, when he cannot solve it himself he is forced to enlist the help of an old nemesis.

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Rita, Sue & Bob Too!

19 - 22 March 2025

TV favourite Jake Quickenden heads the stellar cast as Bob in the production. Jake will be joined by Hollyoaks’ Jessica Ellis as Michelle, Shameless and Coronation Street’s Warren Donnelly as Dad, Britain’s Got Talent’s Siobhan Phillips as Mum, Kay Nicholson as Rita and Jenna Sian O’Hara as Sue.

The play tells the story of Rita and Sue, two working class girls from a rundown council estate who are about to finish their final year at school.

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Beautiful Trauma – The Live Pink Tribute Show

4 April 2025

A Full throttle show consisting of pulse-racing costume changes, amazing production and of course Pink's awesome catalogue of hits!

Expect to hear: Just Like a Pill, What About Us, Please Don't Leave Me, So What, Just Give Me a Reason, Sober, Raise Your Glass, Perfect and many more!

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Irish Annie’s – Starring Ricky Tomlinson

17 May 2025

Come on down for a session at Irish Annie’s pub, a musical play by Asa Murphy celebrating the best of Irish culture, from the music through to the comedy. Featuring a live 5-piece band Shenanigans.

Starring TV legend Ricky Tomlinson (The Royle Family). Featuring brand new songs and characters, it has also been known for a special guest to walk through the pub doors too.

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The Best Of Queen

8 June 2025

Get ready to Break Free with the UK’s biggest Queen Tribute band – Majesty!

Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band.

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Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story

30th Sep - 4th Oct 2025

This sensational multi award-winning West End show first opened in 1989 and has been thrilling audiences around the world ever since.

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a multi-talented cast of actor-musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story, from his Texas rockabilly beginnings to international stardom and his legendary final performance at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, Iowa, before his tragic death at the age of just 22.

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

An Evening With Phil ‘THE POWER’ Taylor

Sunday 4 May 2025

Come and join 16 x world darts champion Phil Taylor Nicknamed "The Power” for an unforgettable evening of darts and chat. Phil takes on his special guest in an exhibition match of darts in the first half, the second half he will chat about his journey and rise to fame in the sporting world and what it takes to dominate darts for so long.

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Dad’s Army Radio Show

Wednesday 14 May 2025

The nation’s favourite sitcom returns! The boys are delighted to head to The Forum Theatre, Billingham with three new episodes!!!

Two actors, two microphones, over twenty-five characters – and lots of sound effects! Dad’s Army Radio Show bring’s Perry and Croft’s classic BBC comedy to life in this highly acclaimed stage production.

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The Comedy Forum – Starring Frankie Boyle

Sunday 15 June 2025

The Comedy Forum is set to host an evening of cutting-edge comedy featuring one of Scotland’s most successful stand-ups Frankie Boyle.

Rising to national prominence through his appearances on Mock The Week from 2005 to 2009, Frankie Boyle still remains one of the UK’s most fearless comedians with his brutally harsh one-liners and his trademark cold-eyed deadpan look.

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An Evening With The Icon Paul Gascoigne

Sunday 5 October 2025

Football icon Paul Gascoigne comes to the Forum Theatre in Billingham to chat about his amazing career in football. Paul will talk about his time at the Boro, Newcastle, Tottenham, Everton, Lazio and also his time in the England squad and the famous world cup squad and so much more. He will discuss games, dressing room / training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing for a successful football club. Gazza will also share about his struggle since quitting the game, this is an icon of football you don’t want to miss!

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Stockton Stage Presents: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

5 - 9 March 2025

Join Stockton Stage Society as The world-famous Willy Wonka opens the gates to his mysterious factory… but only to a lucky few. Young Charlie Bucket, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregard, Augustus Gloop and Mike Teavee have all won golden tickets and will embark on a life-changing journey through Wonka’s world of pure imagi-nation 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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Room On The Broom

26 - 27 March 2025

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two… just as the hungry dragon appears!

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Fireman Sam – The Great Camping Adventure

6 April 2025

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains.

But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

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Illusion Impossible

24 April 2025

Illusion Impossible is a mind blowing theatrical experience packed with breath-taking magic and illusions for all ages. From Card Tricks and Mind Reading Stunts to Grand Scale Stage Illusions and Death Defying Escapes!!! Collectively these performers have been seen by hundreds of thousands of people around the world, this production showcases their incredible talents together LIVE ON STAGE!!

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The Worst Princess

29 - 30 April 2025

Feisty Sue is not your everyday fairy tale superstar, in fact she’s The Worst Princess. After being rescued by her twit of a prince she’s ready to start her happy end. But first she’ll have to make friends with a dragon, escape from a tower and set the Prince’s pants on fire with her new fire-breathing bestie. Will Sue find her happily ever after?

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There’s A Monster In Your Show

21 - 22 May 2025

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?' series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.

A group of performers are preparing to start their show, but quickly discover they are not alone on stage. Little Monster wants to be part of the fun too! With an invitation to his friends, Dragon, Alien and Unicorn to join him, you can expect comedy and chaos as they help to create a magical show, learning about the joy of books and friendship along the way.

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Pop Princesses - World Tour

1 June 2025

A Magical show where beautiful Princesses become Pop Stars. This is the children’s pop concert with a big difference. The four fabulous Fairy tale Princesses are back. Come and join them on this epic adventure.

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Taylor Swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa and Lizzo, plus a few of the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. Join the fun!

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Milkshake Live On Holiday!

8 June 2025

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!

Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together! It’s a family show not to be missed!

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Horrible Histories

14 - 15 Jul 2025

We all want to meet people from history! The trouble is everyone is dead!

So it’s time to prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians!

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