NORTH East Rising, Rowan McCabe’s new show about regional identity, is staged at Stockton Arc on Thursday.

On a mission to find the true heart of the region’s culture, it combines poetry, theatre and stand-up comedy to dispel northern stereotypes and celebrate quirkier characters with comedian and actor Robbie Lee Hurst, Spoken Word artist Jessica Johnson and music by Alix Alixandra.

It starts at 7pm. Tickets are £8.50 or £6.50 concessions at arconline.co.uk or 01642 525199.