THE world-famous Russian State Ballet of Siberia will be in the North-East to entertain crowds at Darlington’s Civic Theatre on Thursday, January 30. Tickets range from £33-£35 and can be booked at the box office by calling 01325 486555.

FILM CLUB: Movie lovers can indulge their hobby as a new season gets underway at Darlington Film Club. The film club meets every Monday at The Forum and includes contemporary and classic films in its diverse programme. The 2014 season begins on Monday, January 6 with an 8pm showing of cult classic Napoleon Dynamite. Entrance is £3 and includes popcorn.

COMEDY NIGHT: Popular comedian Martin Mor, from Northern Ireland, will join Newcastle comic Kai Humphries and North-East favourite Tony Jameson at comedy night Hilarity Bites, hosted at The Forum in Darlington on Saturday, January 4 from 7.45pm. Tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling 01325 363135.