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Let’s Play In The News

16 Jul ’25

The programme has significantly improved new parents’ and carers’ mental health, according to research by the Universities of Leeds and Huddersfield. Parents and carers who took part in a five-week creative play programme for under-twos had a significant reduction in postnatal depression symptoms, new research published in BMC Psychology has shown. Let’s Play was developed by Theatre…

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Cloud Symphony

18 Mar ’25

This week, we were so excited to welcome Daniel Naddafy and his team of industry experts and creatives (Natalie Thomas, Marty Langthorne, James Newton) to…

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Child of the North: Arts & Creativity Report!

18 Mar ’25

Here at Theatre Hullabaloo, we are delighted that the Child of the North report for Arts & Creativity has been published! It contains vitally important…

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Theatre Hullabaloo x Catcote Academy!

27 Feb ’25

Here at Theatre Hullabaloo, we are so proud of all the amazing things we offer in our building in Darlington, but you may not know…

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Caught the knitting bug? Help out The Hullabaloo!

15 Jan ’25

Here at The Hullabaloo, we make magical, interactive creative play installations for families to come and play creatively together whenever we are open. These are…

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Fantastic for Families Awards 2024 – We Won!

4 Dec ’24

We’ve won the ‘Best Family Arts Activity Award’ in the Fantastic For Families Awards 2024! We’re over the moon to have been recognised for…

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Chiffonnade Artist Workshop

6 Nov ’24

Theatre Hullabaloo is offering 20 FREE places on a workshop with the company behind the internationally acclaimed dance show for early years, Chiffonade. These will…

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Hullabaloo in the Park by The Northern Echo

30 Jul ’24

28th July 2024 Hundreds of families packed out Darlington’s South Park this weekend as Hullabaloo in the Park returned for another year. The popular park…

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Invitation to Tender: Accountancy Firm

23 May ’24

Theatre Hullabaloo are inviting local accountancy firms with significant experience working with charities to bid for this invitation of tender. Theatre Hullabaloo are looking for…

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Summer Fun at The Hullabaloo

13 May ’24

We have a fantastic rang of low-cost and free activities and shows to keep the family entertained this summer. Join us for lots of fun…

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May Half Term Family Fun

29 Apr ’24

Coming up this May half term: Rainbow Space-Capades Join us on a mission to the rainbow galaxy and back again! Expert puppeteer, Alison, will…

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Big Give 2024

19 Mar ’24

Donate to us today and #BigGive will match it to support our work to change lives through our Creative Children, Stronger Families campaign We're on…

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It’s Social Prescribing Day! (14th March 2024)

14 Mar ’24

Social Prescribing connects people to activities, groups and services in their local communities to help support their health and wellbeing. At The Hullabaloo, we are…

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Holidays at The Hullabaloo

4 Jan ’24

February Half Term Zen Garden From 1 Feb Mon-Sat, 10am-2pm Suitable for 0-10 years FREE Zen Garden is a play adventure inspired by the peace…

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Creative Children, Stronger Families

12 Dec ’23

This is the story of Let’s Play, a creative innovation that – according to people smarter than me - improves outcomes for children and their parents.…

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Narc interview with our CEO Ben Dickenson

8 Dec ’23

There are few adults who can claim their average working week involves sitting cross-legged in a magical forest, trying their hand at circus skills, or…

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Baba Yaga: Designing the set

19 Oct ’23

What is your role in the production of Baba Yaga? I’m the Designer for Baba Yaga What does that mean in terms of your contribution…

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October half-term at The Hullabaloo!

12 Oct ’23

Enjoy creepy crafts, best costume competitions, spooky stories, themed discos and monster messy play. Plus a stunning dance show Snow (SNÖ) will be with us.…

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Baba Yaga: Meet Boy

11 Oct ’23

What is your role in the production of Baba Yaga? I play the role of Boy in the show. He loves insects, magic and making…

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Directing Baba Yaga

10 Oct ’23

What is your role in the production of Baba Yaga? Director What does that mean in terms of your contribution to the show? It means…

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Baba Yaga: Scoring the Story

5 Oct ’23

What is your role in the production of Baba Yaga? I am the composer. What does that mean in terms of your contribution to the…

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Hullabaloo in the Park artist blog: Joe Shipman, Egg People ‘Best in Show’

8 Sep ’23

Bringing their unique style of family-friendly street theatre to Hullabaloo in the Park, Liverpool-based Egg People did not disappoint with children and grown-ups revelling in…

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When the Birds Sang: Taking Flight

30 May ’23

When we developed the flight movement for WTBS the first thing we did was to look at how our wonderful performers, Harry and Rosie, move.…

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When the Birds Sang: Scoring the Story

26 May ’23

When writing the music for When the Birds Sang, I began by watching the way birds (specifically corvids) move, not just in the air but…

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When the Birds Sang: A Quilted Landscape

26 May ’23

I have been really aware designing the set and costume for When the Birds Sang that I needed to create a space that not only…

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Easter Holidays at The Hullabaloo

28 Mar ’23

Discover all the amazing things to do this Easter at The Hullabaloo! Rod Puppet Making Tues 4 April / 10am & 1pm Suitable for 6-10…

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Let’s Play

23 Mar ’23

Theatre Hullabaloo, in partnership with Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, are launching a new weekly play programme to support younger children and…

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February Half-Term fun

12 Jan ’23

Play in Two Days Mon 20th & Tues 21st Feb / 10am-3pm Suitable for 6-10 years £35 per child / additional sibling £30 Making up,…

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Announcement of New CEO, Ben Dickenson

12 Jan ’23

Quote from Anne Besford, Theatre Hullabaloo Chair We're delighted that Ben will be joining us as CEO at Theatre Hullabaloo. Ben brings with him a…

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Let’s Play 2023

11 Jan ’23

Theatre Hullabaloo, in partnership with Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, are launching a new weekly play programme to support younger children and…

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Join us this winter/spring season at The Hullabaloo!

19 Dec ’22

Meet Me a Tree Thurs 26 & Fri 27 January - 10am / 11.30am / 1.30pm Sat 28 January - 9.30am / 11.30am /…

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Christmas at The Hullabaloo – it’s where the magic happens!

8 Nov ’22

Join us this Christmas for our enchanting show How to Catch a Star and enjoy a few magical activities for free. How to Catch a…

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What a Hullabaloo!

4 Nov ’22

Date: 4th November 2022 Theatre Hullabaloo, the North East’s specialist producer of theatre for children and young people, is celebrating the news that it has…

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Living North Interview With Our CEO Miranda Thain

26 Oct ’22

Darlington’s Theatre Hullabaloo is all about making sure children in the North East have a chance to experience creativity. We catch up with chief executive…

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Join us for a magical autumn/winter season at The Hullabaloo!

18 Aug ’22

The Undiscovered Island 19 September 2022 - March 2023 0-10 years & their grown-ups Free Our new Creative Play, ‘The Undiscovered Island’, will launch on…

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