Dates & Times

Fri 19 Jun 2026
7:30pm
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Book Tickets

Dynamic Pricing Info

Seating: Reserved

This event will have BSL Interpretation by MeSign. For further information, contact the Box Office team on 01642 525199 or email [email protected].

As part of the Crossing the Tees festival, we are delighted to welcome creator of Horrible Histories and award-winning author Terry Deary who will be launching his latest book publication Actually, I’m A Corpse.

The book launch will include a talk from Terry, plus an audience Q&A. There will also be an opportunity to purchase a copy of Actually, I Am A Corpse, from our friends Drake The Bookshop and have the book signed by Terry Deary.

1973. Hours after a mysterious phone call is made to the police, a train pulls into Sunderland station with a dead body on board. Cause of death: strangulation. Victim: unknown. Witnesses: none. Undeterred by this baffling set of circumstances, newly promoted Police Sergeant Aline James vows to crack the case and prove her critics wrong. But when her famously ruthless investigation tactics yield no results, she is forced to seek help from two unlikely allies: unassuming assassin John Brown and calamitous actor Tony Davies. As bodies pile up, can this unusual trio thwart a devilishly complex plot, before one of them, actually, becomes a corpse?

Actually, I’m A Corpse is the second instalment in Deary’s 1970s set Actually Murders series serves up another devilishly plotted, clever and very very funny mystery, as an unlikely sleuthing trio hunts for a killer at loose on the railways.

  • Crossing the Tees

    Crossing the Tees Book Festival is supported by funding from Arts Council England and brought to you by the library services for Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington and Redcar & Cleveland.

    They are committed to offering cultural experiences to the residents and visitors of the Tees Valley.

    Expect a vibrant mix of stories, ideas and inspiration, with everything from author events and lively talks to hands-on workshops and even a murder mystery! There’s something for everyone.

    For more information please click here. 

  • Reviews

    ‘Extraordinarily fun and oh-so-gripping’ –  i Paper

    ‘Smart, funny and deftly executed page turner’ – The Guardian

    ‘Funny, and so very, very clever . . . the most fun I’ve had reading a bookin a long time ‘ – M. W. Craven

    ‘A pitch perfect mix of sinister and hilarious. Great fun’ The Sun

  • About Terry Deary

    Terry Deary was born in Sunderland, in the north east of England, and now lives in County Durham. He was a professional actor before he began writing scripts for the theatre company he was working for and then adapting those stories into novels. He has also worked as a theatre director, museum manager, drama teacher and television presenter.

    Terry is the creator of the Horrible Histories series and has written both fiction and non-fiction for children and adults, including the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller A History of Britain in Ten Enemies. He has been a published writer since 1977, selling over 38 million books in 45 languages, and he has also written for TV, theatre, radio, audio and new media scripts.

    Terry’s great love has always been reading murder mysteries and, for his landmark 350th book, he decided to finally write his own. Actually, I’m a Murderer (published in 2025) was his first crime novel and the start of the Actually Murders series.

  • Access Information - The Point

    Seat size: In The Point, seats in rows A-GG are 36cm (14“) wide and 39cm (151/3“) deep. They are 41cm from the floor (16″) wide and 44.5cm (171/2”) deep. The seats are 44cm (171/3”) from the floor, and have a 10cm (4”) gap between seats.

    Seats in rows H and W are stools, are 36cm (14“) wide and 40cm (152/3“) deep. They are 76cm (30“) from the floor, and have a 25cm (93/4”) gap between seats. The stools also feature a footrest 42cm (161/2”) from the floor.

    Seats in rows K-V and Box 1are 42cm (161/2 “) wide and 45cm (172/3“) deep, 47 cm (181/2“) from the floor, and have 6cm (21/3“) gap between seats.

    Seats in Box 2 are 36cm (14“) wide and 39cm (151/3“) deep, 41 cm (16“) from the floor, and have 10cm (4“) gap between seats. These are loose removable chairs.

    Armrests: Seats in The Point do not have armrests.

    Legroom: Seat in rows A-GG have 20cm (73/4“) of legroom in front of each seat, with restricted legroom in rows A-D.

    Seats in rows H and W are stools and have 35cm (14“) of legroom.

    Seats in rows K-V have 20cm (73/4“) of legroom in front of each seat, with restricted legroom in the aisle seats. Seats in row S also have a vertical backrest.

    Seats in Box 2 have 50cm (192/3”) of legroom in front of the seats.

    Further information: If you have any questions about accessibility our Box Office team are always happy to help and can be contacted on 01642 525199 or by emailing [email protected] - you can also tell us about your access requirements when prompted to do so during the online booking process.

  • Companion Ticket Scheme

    A free ticket is available to a companion accompanying a disabled person to an event, where it is an access requirement. To book a companion ticket or accessible seating as part of your order please contact the Box Office team on 01642 525199 or email [email protected]

    You can tell us about any other access requirements you have at the time of booking.

  • Hampton by Hilton Stockton Discount for ARC Customers

    Travelling to ARC from out of the area and need a place to stay?

    We’ve teamed up with Hampton by Hilton Stockton to offer our customers a 15% discount on room bookings at the hotel based in the centre of Stockton, just 650 metres (0.4 miles) from ARC.

    To benefit from the discount simply head over to the Hampton by Hilton website to make a booking for the dates of your stay now. The discount will automatically be applied when visiting the site on the link below.

    Visit Hampton by Hilton Stockton’s website

    For directions from Hampton by Hilton to ARC please see below.

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