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M A G IC A L TH I N GS
f o r y o u t o SEE and DO
W i n t e r / S P RIN G 2 0 2 3
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A very warm Hullabaloo welcome to our brochure
which takes you from the frosty start of 2023 right
the way through to the spring warmth of April
packed with magical things for you to see and
do with your little ones.
Enjoy the changing of the seasons in Meet Me A Tree, a
perfect first theatre experience for you and your baby, or
have a giggle and a jiggle with dancing friends String
and Strong in How Long is a Piece of String?
Visit the darkness in the basement with Lazlo in
Lemony Snicket’s The Dark and join us for a puppet-
filled Easter with a retelling of the much loved story,
Pinocchio - it’s a jam-packed programme of treats
to kick off a new year at The Hullabaloo.
We can’t wait to welcome you and your
family to The Hullabaloo again soon!
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About
The Hullabaloo
The Hullabaloo in Darlington is the only purpose-built theatre for
children and young people north of London. Situated on Borough
Road, adjacent to Darlington Hippodrome, it is a special venue for
children and families and an exciting place to play and learn.
At The Hullabaloo, you will find world-class theatre made
specially for children - including brilliant shows for babies
and toddlers - free creative play installations, storytelling,
family events and much more.
Throughout the brochure you’ll notice age ranges for
our shows and activities which are intended for guidance
only. If you would like to discuss bringing older / younger
siblings or have any questions about the programme,
please do give us a ring or drop us an email.
Our venue is relaxed, informal and accessible. We have a
family friendly café, story corner, an outdoor space to play
and a buggy park. We are accessed on ground level and
have wheelchair spaces in our theatre and creative play.
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Box Office: 01325 405 405 03
What’s On Winter /
Spring
2023
Date Show/activity Age Page
Thurs 26, Fri 27 Meet Me A Tree 0-2 years 08
& Sat 28 Jan
Mon 20 & Tues 21 Feb Play in Two Days 6-10 years 09
Wed 22 Feb Fabulous Friends: 2-4 years / 09
Storytelling with Elena 3-7 years
Fri 24 Feb & Sat 25 Feb How Long is a 3-7 years 10
Piece of String?
Sat 11 March The Dark 5+ years 11
Tues 4 April Rod Puppet Making 6-10 years 09
Fri 14 April Paper Puppet Making 4+ years 11
Sat 15 April Pinocchio 4+ years 12
Tues 23 - Sat 27 May When the Birds Sang 4+ years 13
Sat 22 - Sun 30 July Hullabaloo in the Park 0-10 years 13
Creative Play Space
Until 11 March The Undiscovered Island 0-10 years 6
From 22 March Fairytale Forest 0-10 years 6
My daughter has been enthralled every time we visit,
be it the Storyteller, the Creative Play or musical events.
The reading/chalk area in the café is great, as is the café.
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V E R YO
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We want every child and their family
to feel comfortable at The Hullabaloo,
so we make sure that there are lots of
opportunities for families who have
children who are neurodiverse or have
additional needs to join in, in the way
that suits them best. That could mean
fewer people, a more relaxed pace or
a familiar face.
For more information about what to expect at any of these
events please go to our website, call the office or drop in
and speak to one of our friendly Hullabaloo Hosts.
What is a Relaxed Performance?
Although The Hullabaloo is always pretty
chilled, we do have specific Relaxed I really appreciated
Performances (open to everyone) where that my grandson
was free to move
families with additional needs might feel about and not have
more comfortable. At these: to sit in his seat.
• pre-show information is available to help you prepare
for your visit
• you can peek into the theatre before the show begins
• getting up, moving around and responding in your
own way to the show is absolutely fine
Box Office: 01325 405 405 05
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At the heart of The Hullabaloo is our Creative Play space, which
has a rolling programme of themed play environments for families
to play in for free together whenever we are open.
You don’t need to book to attend our Creative Play, although please be aware that we limit
capacities so everyone has the best experience and there may sometimes be a short wait.
The Undiscovered Island
Makers of Imaginary Worlds -
Roma Patel & Rachel Clementine
Mon 19 Sep 2022 - Sat 11 March 2023
0-10 years and their grown-ups
Mon - Sat • 10am-2pm • Free
Our adventure to The Undiscovered Island continues;
experience a sensory underwater world where children
and adults become adventurers exploring story zones,
musical stepping stones and a relaxing coral garden.
Fairytale Forest
Wed 22 March - August 2023
0-10 years and their grown-ups
Mon - Sat • 10am-2pm • Free
Step inside some of our favourite fairytales and get into
character - a chance to make believe in our magical forest.
Space to Play
Mon 13 March - Tues 21 March 2023
0-5 years and their grown-ups
Mon - Sat • 10am-2pm • Free
Whilst we make way for our Fairytale Forest Creative Play
we’re making sure that play can still happen at The Hullabaloo!
Come and join us in the theatre for lots of fun, including
tunnels, a ball pool, a slide and more!
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Neurodiverse Friendly Sessions
in Creative Play
Spend valuable family time together by booking exclusive access to Creative Play or joining
one of our group sessions with a few other families. Sessions are designed specifically for
families/groups with neurodiverse children and those with additional needs. Themed craft
activity and refreshments included.
The Undiscovered Island
Group session (for up to 4 families): Sat 11 Feb • 2.30pm
Free
Individual families: Thurs 19 Jan & Thurs 2 March • from 2.15pm
Fairytale Forest
Group session (for up to 4 families):
Sat 25 March • 2.30pm
Individual families: Thurs 6 April • from 2.15pm
The kids absolutely
If you’d like to know more, please contact Theatre loved this and thank
goodness for the
Hullabaloo on 01325 405680 or drop in and chat to
neurodiverse session!
one of our friendly Hullabaloo Hosts. Sessions must Without these
be pre-booked via our website. sessions we would
really struggle to
attend as a family.
Box Office: 01325 405 405 07
Meet Me a Tree
Hurly Burly Theatre
26 & 27 Jan • 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm Duration: 30 minutes
28 Jan • 9.30am, 11.30am & 2pm + 10 minutes play
0-2 Tickets: Combined adult
years & child £10
& their Additional child £7
Meet Me A Tree is a brilliant first theatre grown
experience for 0-2 year olds and their ups Additional adult £7
grown ups with music by Schumann, Delibes
and Handel as well as words and music created
by the company. It’s a real treat
to see such small
With beautiful singing and relaxing music at its core, children so engaged
Meet Me a Tree is an opportunity for parents, carers in live theatre.
and their babies to unwind and have some fun. For the entire forty
minutes they listened,
responded, touched
and made eye contact
with the singers.
Susan Elkin,
Sardines Magazine
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February half term
Join us this February Half Term to explore the power of friendships!
Play in Two Days
Mon 20 & Tues 21 Feb • 10am-3pm • 6-10 years
£35 per child / additional sibling £30
Making up, breaking up. We all need friends. Join Claire
and Kieran to create a performance piece inspired by a
wonderful Oliver Jeffers’ story that explores friendship.
Additional wrap around care between
9am-10am / 3pm-4pm. £5 per child.
Fabulous Friends:
Storytelling with Elena
Wed 22 Feb
10.15am & 11.15am: 2-4 years and their grown ups
1.30pm: 3-7 years and their grown ups
Duration: 30 mins
Tickets: £3 per person / free babe in arms ticket
(under 12 months) with full priced adult
Join our wonderful storyteller Elena Joy-Miller as
she shares stories about having fun with friends.
Expect giggles, games and songs as well.
Easter Holidays
puppet Making workshops
Tues 4 April • 10am & 1pm • 6-10 years (drop off)
Duration: 2 hours • Tickets: £6
Join expert puppeteers to create your own rod puppet
using sustainable materials.
Fri 14 April • Various times • Ages 4+
Duration: 75 mins • Tickets £6
Make your own newspaper puppet and bring
it to life with Pinocchio puppeteer, Steve Tiplady.
Check our website and socials for free Easter crafts and trails over the holidays!
Box Office: 01325 405 405 09
© Luke Waddington
How long is a piece
of String?
Fully Booked Theatre
Duration: 45 minutes
Tickets: Adult £7 / Child £7
Group ticket £24
Fri 24 Feb • 11am 3-7
Free babe in arms
years
Sat 25 Feb • 11am & 2pm & their ticket (under 12
grown months) with full
ups priced adult
String and Strong can’t get along.
But what if you could show them how?
What are the things that create a friendship?
Join String and Strong as they create new sound and
dance and try and understand each other and the world
around them.
Of course, they must also answer one very silly but
important question: just how long is a piece of string?
10 t h e at r e h u l l a b a l o o . o r g . u k© Helen Maybanks
The Dark
Peut-Être Theatre
5+
years
& their
grown
ups
Duration: 50 minutes
Tickets: Adult £7 / Child £7
Group ticket £24
Free babe in arms
ticket (under 12
Sat 11 March • 11am (Relaxed Performance) & 2pm months) with full
priced adult
From the book by Lemony Snicket, illustrated by
Jon Klassen. It was amazing
A brave young boy befriends the darkness in this and very funny.
fantastic show for the whole family based on the tale by I thought it was
Lemony Snicket. Join Laszlo on his journey to meet the going to be scary,
but then it wasn’t.
dark and find out why it will never bother him again.
- Audience member
(aged 8)
Please note that the 11am show is a Relaxed
Performance. Read more about what a Relaxed
Performance means at The Hullabaloo on pg 5.
The Dark is also accessible for blind and visually impaired
children through audio-description and touch tours.
If you have access needs and we can support your visit
in any way, please contact the Hullabaloo Office
and talk to one of our friendly team.
Box Office: 01325 405 405 11Pinocchio
Indefinite Articles
4+
years
& their
grown
ups
Duration: 60 minutes
Tickets: Adult £7 / Child £7
Group ticket £24
Free babe in arms
ticket (under 12
Sat 15 April • 11am & 2pm months) with full
priced adult
This much-loved tale sees Steve Tiplady, as Geppetto,
use the objects of a carpenter’s workshop to tell the
tale of the puppet that wants to be a real boy, and the Truly magical…
puppet-maker who wants to be a real father. captivating…
Pinocchio is carved on stage, brushes become a fox and hauntingly real.
the shadow of two saws transforms into a giant shark. - The Scotsman
An element of improvisation makes each performance
unique to its audience.
Puppetry, shadows, illusion and especially composed
music combine to create a show with something for all
ages; it’s inventive and witty with a big heart.
12 t h e at r e h u l l a b a l o o . o r g . u kSat 22 - Sun 30 July 2023 Hullabaloo in the Park returns for 2023 - a fun-filled outdoor family festival taking place in Darlington’s beautiful South Park. Join us for live performances, storytelling, making, adventuring, dancing, singing and playing, aimed at 0-10 years and fun for all the family! When the Birds Sang Tues 23 - Sat 27 May 2023 Inspired by children’s own responses to their lockdown experiences, Theatre Hullabaloo and Travelling Light Theatre have teamed up to create a fantastical new dance theatre show for everyone aged 4 years and above. Take a magical flight above the clouds with a fantastic new friend in this beautiful and poignant show for the whole family to enjoy. Performances are available for school groups (Years 1-5) from Tues 23 - Fri 26 May. If you would like to book for your school, please contact Theatre Hullabaloo on 01325 405680 and speak to Kate. Box Office: 01325 405 405 13
Pla n y ou r vi si t
How to find us Café Hullabaloo
Open Monday - Saturday • 10am-2pm
Our family friendly café provides a relaxing
space to spend time with friends and family,
serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks
(including some gluten free options).
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There are plenty of highchairs and comfy
chairs available for your visit. There’s easy
access to toilets, baby change facilities and
our buggy park. We also offer free wifi access.
The Hullabaloo, Borough Road, Darlington DL1 1SG
The Hullabaloo is easily reached on foot from Darlington Town Centre,
public transport or car. We are only a 5-minute walk from Darlington train station.
Box Office
We share our Box Office
with Darlington Hippodrome
and this means they will be the
lovely people taking your booking, which
means you can also book tickets via them.
Phone: 01325 405 405
Monday - Saturday • 10am-8pm
In person:
Monday - Saturday • 10am-8pm
Open until 6pm on non performance days
Online: Parking
Tickets can be booked online 24 hours The Hullabaloo does not have a car park.
a day, 7 days a week and there are no There are short and long stay off street car
booking fees. parks close by to the venue. Most Council
car parks are covered by 24 hour CCTV
If you would like your tickets posted out to
surveillance.
you, there will be a £1 fee per transaction
for this service. For further advice on parking please contact
the Box Office, or visit the Darlington
Payments can be made by cash, MasterCard,
Borough Council website.
Visa and Maestro cards, or by cheque or
postal order.
14 t h e at r e h u l l a b a l o o . o r g . u kSUPPORT THEATRE HULLABALOO
Theatre Hullabaloo is a registered charity and we work hard
to maintain low cost and free activities to ensure that creativity
is part of everybody’s childhood.
Everything we do at The Hullabaloo is heavily subsidised to make it as available to as many
people as possible. Without the generosity of the local community and our funders, we
wouldn’t be able to do so much - can you help us to do more?
You can support Theatre Hullabaloo by:
• Purchasing Gift Vouchers from our website
(they make a great present or special treat)
• Taking a Seat in our theatre
(a brilliant gift to mark a special birthday with a
seat plaque and certificate for the lucky recipient)
• Donating in person
(we have a donation box in the café that takes
cash and card payments)
• Donating online
(you can add a donation when you purchase
your tickets or donate via our website)
We are very grateful to our funders and to local businesses for their support too.
If you are a business who would like to talk to us about supporting the work we do
with local children and families, please do email us info@theatrehullabaloo.org.uk.
Thank you for helping us to make the magic happen.
Box Office: 01325 405 405 15A very BIG thank you
to all of our supporters.
We couldn’t do what we do without your generous support.
A special thank you to Darlington Building Society
for supporting this season at The Hullabaloo.
Box Office: 01325 405 405
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