We’ve rounded up 10 of the top shows and events.
9. The Simon and Garfunkel Story, Billingham Forum, January 26
The Simon and Garfunkel Story is coming to Billingham Forum on January 26. Direct from a week long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a sold out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Photo: Jacqui Elliot-Williams
10. Cabaret, Sunderland Empire, January 28-February 1
Cabaret is at Sunderland Empire from January 28 to February 1. Bill Kenwright’s multi award-winning production of Kander and Ebb’s landmark musical, Cabaret, stars stage and screen star John Partridge (Eastenders, Chicago, La Cage Aux Folles) as Emcee, with Kara Lily Hayworth (Cilla the Musical) as the iconic Sally Bowles, plus singer and screen icon Anita Harris (Follow That Camel, Carry on Doctor, Cats) in the role of Fraulein Schneider. It’s 1931, Berlin is a haven of divine decadence and the legendary Sally Bowles is about to take the stage at the infamous Kit Kat Klub. The show features iconic songs Money Makes the World Go Round, Maybe This Time, Cabaret and more. Photo: Richard Davenport