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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…

The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

1 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

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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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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Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt For Moriarty

25 - 27 September 2025

Drawn into the game and unsure who to trust, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves confronting figures from their past in a desperate race against time, aware that the most powerful person in the world could be in the pocket of one of the most corrupt. But just how much is Holmes willing to sacrifice as he faces ‘checkmate’?

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The Ripper Files

29 - 30 October 2025

A spine-tingling whodunnit show based on the world’s most famous case... Charles William Lestrange was a newly promoted Detective Inspector in the Metropolitan Police when the autumn of terror, as it came to be known, reached its grizzly height.

Now, thirteen years later, and ably assisted by Samuel Edwards, formerly Detective Constable Edwards of H Division, and Samuel Edward’s ‘close friend’ Miss Elsie Fordham, rising star of the music hall stage, Lestrange rehearses again for your delectation and delight the ghoulish events in Victorian Whitechapel, which have been a source of universal fascination since the 1880s.

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The Shawshank Redemption

17 - 21 March 2026

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Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novella and the classic 1994 film, this thrilling stage production examines friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility.

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

Tony Christie

7 September 2025

Enjoy an evening with Tony Christie – unplugged and up close.

The legendary crooner continues his Great Farewell ‘Unplugged’ Tour entertaining audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful vocal that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.

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An Evening With Katie Price & Kerry Katona

16 September 2025

Katie and Kerry arrive in Billingham as part of their tell-all tour!
Having been friends for over twenty years, they are looking forward hitting the road together and sharing stories of marriage and divorce, bankruptcy, ‘I’m A Celebrity’, the importance of family, their constant press attention and turning their lives around.

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An Evening With The Icon Paul Gascoigne

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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Emma Kenny’s – Killer Couples

15 October 2025

Emma Kenny returns with an enthralling new show that plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror. After her triumphant ‘The Serial Killer Next Door’ tour, Emma captivates yet again, solidifying her status as one of the UK’s foremost crime presenters. This time, she invites you to delve into the dark world of “Killer Couples.”

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Su Pollard – Still Fully Charged

4 November 2025

For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation’s best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world’s most-loved musicals. Now, to celebrate, Su is off on tour, bringing joy to audiences in towns across the UK.

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged celebrates Su’s 50 years in show business in a one-woman variety show packed with fabulous songs, hilarious stories, and much-loved characters.

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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.

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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The Dinosaur That Pooped A Rock Show

31 August 2025

When Danny and Dino’s favourite rock band are playing their last ever concert, they go on a quest to get the last two tickets. But with a villainous band manager lurking, nothing goes to plan. Will the band perform? Will Danny rock out? Or will Dino’s rumbling tummy save the day?

Adapted from the number 1 best-selling books by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter, the whole family will have a poopy good time enjoying a brand, new story for the stage. Featuring new songs by Tom and Dougie, a lot of laughs and a whole lot of poo!

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Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show!

7 September 2025

Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!

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Miss Rachel UK

21 September 2025

The UK's Premier Tribute to Global Phenomenon… 'Ms Rachel'!

With over 5 Billion Views and over 8 million subscribers on Youtube, 'Ms Rachel' is the biggest viral sensation to hit our children's screens since 'Baby Shark!' This UK Premier tribute is the only children's tribute of its kind, with little people across the country going crazy for her…

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The Smeds & The Smoos

12 - 14 October 2025

A stellar show based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

A JOYFUL TALE OF STAR-CROSSED ALIENS Soar into space with this Olivier Award-nominated adaptation of the much-loved book by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?

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Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined

18 October 2025

Cirque explodes into 2025 with a brand-new show – bolder, braver and more breathtaking than ever before!

Get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts, taking the original Circus meets Musical Theatre spectacle to thrilling new heights.

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Jurassic Earth

19 October 2025

Europe’s No.1 Dinosaur Production Company Presents JURASSIC EARTH The Original & BEST Live Dinosaur Show! Prepare to go on a JURASSIC adventure! Meet the bravest of RANGERS as they take you on a journey through Jurassic Earth, introducing their herd of the most incredible Dinosaur species to have ever lived!

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Villains Unleashed!

28 October 2025

It’s time for the princesses to step aside as the Villains are unleashed!

This devilishly fun show brings together all your favourite Villains for the ultimate Halloween party.

Losing their magic powers as the screams of Halloween fade away, the Villains plan the perfect Halloween party. Join them as they plot and scheme to conjure up a magical event, guaranteed to make everyone celebrate the most haunting time of year.

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Science Museum – The Live Stage Shows

9 November 2025

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

This unmissable family production is sure to capture the imagination of young and old alike, and teach you something new and exciting too.

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The Further Pantomime Adventures of Peter Pan

1 December 2025 - 4 January 2026

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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