14 Apr ’26
Emma will be joining Theatre Hullabaloo from June 2026 and will work alongside our Artist Producer Miranda Thain whose role will now become Artistic Producer/joint CEO, together forming our new executive team. Emma joins us from the highly regarded Theatre Centre where she has been working as Executive Director and CEO. She has many years…
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16 Oct ’25
We are delighted that our outdoor play area has had a revamp thanks to funding from the wonderful Banks Group! It's new name is 'Space…
22 Jul ’25
This year, for the first time, we have double the festive theatre fun at The Hullabaloo! Families with children aged 1- 4 will be able…
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…
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…
Here at Theatre Hullabaloo, we are delighted that the Child of the North report for Arts & Creativity has been published! It contains vitally important…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
11 Jan ’23
19 Dec ’22
Meet Me a Tree Thurs 26 & Fri 27 January - 10am / 11.30am / 1.30pm Sat 28 January - 9.30am / 11.30am /…
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…
