A LAST Night of the Proms special commemorating this year’s two world war anniversaries will be at Darlington Civic Theatre by the 33-piece British Philharmonic Concert Orchestra on Monday, July 28. Music for the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I and the 75th anniversary of the Normandy landings will range from reflection to rousing tunes.

International soloists John Hudson, tenor, and Anna Clare Monk, soprano, will perform period pieces, traditional tunes and songs. Tickets cost £18 or £20 from the box office on 01325 486 555 or darlingtoncivic.co.uk