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Christmas 2025

Welcome to our Christmas programme at ARC, your glittering guide to all the festive fun and feel-good moments this December!

We’re absolutely jingling with excitement about our fabulous line up, packed with magic, laughter, and a few festive surprises along the way.

Enjoy our enchanting family show that will delight audiences of all ages, share a good laugh at our brilliant comedy nights, be uplifted by the incredible Voices of Virtue Gospel Choir, and don’t miss the return of the Wildcats of Kilkenny for their legendary Christmas celebration, always a highlight of the season! Take a look at our programme below for all our shows!

Looking for the perfect present? We’ve got you covered with ARC gift vouchers, ideal for those tricky to buy for friends and family who deserve a little Christmas sparkle.

So whether you’re planning a family outing, treating someone special, or organising a festive night out with friends or colleagues, ARC is the place to be this Christmas!

Three performers on stage interact with two large puppets. A man in black operates a puppet of a boy in a blue coat, while a woman in a suit and bow tie with a fun hat shaped like an antenna operates a puppet of a girl in a blue dress. Between them, a woman in a bright red dress holds up a shiny silver heart, smiling as the puppets reach toward it. A clock showing nearly midnight and candy canes decorate the background.

A Town Called Christmas

Far away, beyond the snow, and nestled in a perfect nook, you’ll find a town called Christmas…
Santa sat sleeping in a chair while an elf is using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire beside him.

A Proper Merry Christmess

A chaotic Christmas comedy where dysfunctional garden centre staff compete for a Christmas bonus.
Comedian Freddy Quinne standing to the right of an animated Beat the Gong logo.

Beat The Gong with MC Freddy Quinne

Aspiring comedians take the stage, hoping to beat the dreaded gong and win over the ARC audience!
I can see a festive photo of six men in formal black suits against a starry night background, each wearing different Christmas accessories - elf hats, Santa hats, reindeer antlers, and red noses.

The Funk Collective: The Funk Before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the town, a party is stirring - so funk fans get down!
a promotional header for "Catch22 Comedy Club" Christmas show with the same green background. It features the same two comedians - Matt Reed on the left with his orange cap decorated with holly, and Jeff Innocent on the right wearing a Santa hat and pointing at the viewer. The club's logo appears at the top in red and white. This appears to be a cropped version of the first image, showing just the top portion without the event details and performer names.

Catch 22 Comedy Club: December 2025

A mix of familiar telly faces and the best comics up and down the land. A proper good festive night out!
two people standing side by side against a wall in a black and white photograph. On the left is a person wearing a patterned dress with mixed prints that appears to have a flowing, tiered design. On the right is a person in a light-coloured button-up shirt and dark trousers with a belt. There's interesting lighting in the scene, with what looks like dappled light or shadows falling on the wall to the right side of the frame. The photograph has a vintage or artistic quality due to the monochrome treatment and the composition.

Cattle & Cane

Celebrating 10 years of debut album ‘Home’, Teesside duo Cattle & Cane perform special stripped-back acoustic tracks.
A black and white photo of five musicians in a classic rock/metal band formation. They're wearing dark clothing - leather jackets, dark jeans, and casual attire that's typical of rock musicians.

The Sweet + Special Guest John Otway

A National Treasure and Glam Rock Royalty who have taken the world by storm take to the stage at ARC!
A captivating image displays a vibrant stage performance, where colorful lights and performers in electric hues (purple, pink, and red) come together, creating a spectacle of energy and joy. The images focal point is the professional bands setup, amplifying the excitement of the live show.

Voices of Virtue: Teesside Festive Party

A fantastic Christmas night out with the legendary North East gospel and soul choir.

The Wildcats of Kilkenny: Gaudete!

Teesside’s champions of Christmas spirit with parties that get bigger and better every single year.
Illustration of a white bear wearing a blue sweater, blue hat, and yellow backpack, holding a purple gift with a yellow ribbon. In the background, a purple car with its hood open is emitting steam, suggesting it's broken down. The scene is set in a colorful landscape with trees and bushes in autumn tones.

Bearly There

Join a fun-filled adventure with puppetry, music, and clowning as Bear battles snow, mud, and mishaps.
Promotional poster for a Christmas Sparklefest, featuring four costumed individuals, festive font, string lights, and snowflakes against a sparkly background.

Club Groovy: Christmas Sparklefest

Full of Christmas hits, glitter, celebration and gorgeous grooviness!