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Middlesbrough Theatre
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Middlesbrough Theatre was opened by Sir John Gielgud in 1957 and was one of the first new Theaters built in England after the Second World War. This intimate 484-seat venue has a growing reputation for providing a wide range of quality professional and amateur entertainment - from popular musicals to modern drama and from celebrity nights to family shows.
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4.5
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Chris
Ingleby Barwick, UK74 contributions
Fab-u-lous
Dec 2022 • Family
Another year and another panto as this glorious little theatre. I have been going to the pantomimes here for more years than I care to remember and they never fail to amaze. A brilliant production of Jack and the Beanstalk today with a fantastic cast, the best costumes and brilliant theatre staff. Thank you all so do much. xx
Written December 22, 2022
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David C
Stanhope, UK34 contributions
Best LITTLE THEATRE
Dec 2013 • Couples
The Little Theatre is a great little venue and some big names have topped here over the years, as well as hosting yearly pantomimes there are events on all year round. It is a great sound stage and spring board for up and coming young stars from the Teesside area, the theatre really is one of the best in the North East, it doesn't need to be massive and grandiose to be good, Middlesbrough Little Theatre top of the pops in my opinion..............and I have been to them all in the North and a few in London too
Written August 24, 2014
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Moza96
Middlesbrough, UK127 contributions
Show
Aug 2019 • Couples
As usual we were made to feel very welcome a great place for a night out have a look online to see what's on you wont be disappointed
Written August 4, 2019
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meganmarston07
Middlesbrough, UK1 contribution
amazing
Feb 2018 • Family
went to see vampires rock ghost train(which i recommend to anyone)staff were amazing amazing show and lovely little theatre.
Written May 2, 2018
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SJA1194
Middlesbrough, UK27 contributions
Lovely little place
Apr 2017 • Family
Have performed here throughout my youth and also attended several shows. Believe it's had a bit of a tidy up/refurb (it needed it). Not many people bad mouth such an institution.
Written March 27, 2018
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Amy L
Stockton-on-Tees, UK17 contributions
Panto
Dec 2017 • Family
This was the best panto we have ever seen. Absolutely fantastic. The refurb of the theatre was also lovely.
Written December 28, 2017
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mariedavison
Middlesbrough, UK22 contributions
No longer a little theatre
May 2017 • Family
It once was known as the little theatre of Middlesbrough but it's the only theatre now that it has outlived the others.

A good programme of events ranging from live music featuring some well known artistes and bands and also included on the rep touring circuit with thrillers mysteries or comedy

It's a nice intimate atmosphere and the acoustics are great if you like live music

Friendly staff and good leg room in the seating areas augmented by a good programme of events make for a great evening.
Written July 11, 2017
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Liz A
Leigh-on Sea, UK15 contributions
Really entertaining!!
Dec 2015
We recently visited Cinderella at The Middlesborough Theatre and the whole show was brilliant and very entertaining. Buttons was very funny and the ugly sisters especially the young one were superb. What also made it for us is the endless energy the actors and especially the dancers who came out in numerous costumes were very professional! Well done to all!
Written January 3, 2016
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Newmarskeman
Redcar, UK733 contributions
Old and outdated.
Jun 2015 • Friends
I found that this theatre was very old and outdated and certainly in need of some refurbishment. It is only a small place that caters for about 600 visitors and you feel really hemmed in when it is busy. The seats are not that comfortable with very little legroom. The Is not much room to move about in when queuing for refreshments, the bar area or the toilets. I found the loos to be dirty and smelly which was not very nice. The stage is easily viewed not matter were you sit which is better than some other local theatres. During hot weather it can get very hot humid and sticky. Obviously the show I went to see was really good with plenty of audience participation.
Written September 2, 2015
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Katie
Stockton On Tees125 contributions
Jack And The Beanstalk
This panto was fantastic from start to finish all the children enjoyed themselves. I had previously been to see Aladdin at the empire a few days before this and this panto was so much better. Really loved it! Its all about the beans no giants.....
Written December 18, 2014
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