It's Coming Home - Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at Darlington Hippodrome

 

It feels like a lifetime since we welcomed a tour to live theatre, and in the current climate of looking back with fond memories, it is fitting that one of the 1st to grace the Hippodrome is one of the most popular.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is THE worlds most official tribute to Fleetwood Mac - even the maestro Mick Fleetwood himself endorses the show as "an extraordinary performance of Fleetwood Mac".  They have played to almost 1 MILLION fans across the world and guarantee a fabulous evening of songs, music, dancing and memories.

Now touring again after the enforced break, this is a perfect opportunity to refamiliarise yourself with just how much fun can be had on a night out.

Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time.

Anyone who loves music from the past 40 years will have no doubt enjoyed at least a handful of Fleetwood Mac’s songs; from their first hit Albatross right through to the 80’s smashes Big Love and Little Lies. Likewise their albums have always managed to deliver on every occasion but the history books will show that it was their eponymous ‘Rumours’ album that does, and will continue to, stand the test of time as a true classic.  The songs are masterpieces in their own right but when the story surrounding the band (the in-fighting, love triangles and months of silence) are added there is more than a frisson of extra edge and pathos to the words.

Hits include Tusk, Everywhere, Little Lies, The Chain, Don't Stop, Rhiannon, Gypsy and a special Blues set of the Peter Green era.

Check out the link below for tickets to the tour - the Darlington Hippodrome stop is on Tuesday 7th September - tickets via the Hippodrome website or by calling the box office on 01325 405 405.

https://www.rumoursoffleetwoodmac.com/uk-touring  

https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/whats-on/Rumours-of-Fleetwood-Mac 

Anywhere, the history and tour of New Hippodrome, Darlington

A thoroughly modern and unique take on a history tour

The newly refurbished Darlington Hippodrome, formerly the Civic and before that the grandly titled The New Hippodrome and Palace Theatre of Varieties has such a rich history that it was begging for someone to take it all and make something of it.  Other historic recountings have invested in video or multimedia sessions with the audience sat in a plush new lounge and furnished with an audio guide but that’s not the New Hippodrome’s style.  For this, the brilliant ODDMANOUT theatre group have been engaged to work with the Hippodrome and the Hippodrome Theatre Company and have produced an innovative, interactive, entertaining and downright fun approach to both guided tour and history lesson.

Starting with a flashmob-esque opening number which I guarantee will leave you with the evening’s earworm, you are brought together in a small group and taken on a behind the scenes and screens tour of the new and old, while along the way being entertained by characters from literary and theatrical stardom.

The ‘cast’ – who seems to morph seamlessly between characters, guides and even audience are brilliant in making the history come alive.  Stories from giants such as Carrol & Shakespeare are rammed hard up against the comedic shoulders of Barry & Paul, driven to ‘fight’ by Lewis and then cuddled by the quintessential British Dame, all done as you wind your way through the auditorium, changing rooms, stores and flys.  Not only do you get to tread the boards and gaze out at the seats, but you get to spend time in the Green room, intruding on a rehearsal which would fit perfectly with The Play that Goes….

If you have ever been to the Hippodrome (or Civic), if you enjoy theatre in general but wonder what ‘behind’ is like or if you just love great entertainment and watching a very, very good cast please, PLEASE treat yourself  and grab a ticket – it’s only on for an hour but it’s so much fun and you may just learn a little. If nothing else you will appreciate why you should take heed that There’s a Fish Train Comin’.

Anywhere is on from Friday 2nd till Sunday 4th Feb with shows 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2,30pm, 3pm and evenings 7pm, 7.30pm 8pm, 8.30pm and 9pm.