The Gala theatre and cinema are right in the centre of Durham, just a short walk from the market…read moreplace. The theatre hosts a variety of shows from the youth theatre groups to touring comics. The cinema shows a couple of different films each week and is much cheaper than going to a cineworld or odeon for example.. just check out their website for the prices and times.

I live near durham nd me and my family go often to see quite big name comedians for a small city…read moreMilton jones, greg davies, jason brynes, al murray, russel howard among others When ever we go we buy tickets for another act :p Facilities top notch Staff helpful and happy No complaints =]

This very new cinema is modern & spacious. Good sound & picture quality, seating is vip or normal,…read moreboth comfortable. A number of eating establishments within the complex

The Vue cinema, a large modern cinema from the chain of Vue cinemas - pretty much a rising chain…read moreover the last few years. It is quite confusing to get to as you almost appear to be driving past it to get into it so if you're a driving visitor to the area I would recommend looking up the route before you go. The cinema is a really big complex right near a pizza hut. The area it's built on looks really modern with big sandy stones. Parking is free. Inside it's pretty much like other vue cinemas, a huge blue decorated entrance room with the big pink neon signs and a door to the left which direct you through to the screens. The prices aren't really that cheap for the area - there are cheaper cinemas in Middlesbrough but of course that's a little out of the way so you might be better saving on petrol costs! I think it's around £6 for a student ticket which is what I get and a bit more for adult prices. The vue cinema has a really cool aura to it once you go through to the screens - the lights are all dimmed and each screen is indicated by a large bright pink neon number. Beware though - some of the screens are hidden round bits of protruding wall. The screens are all really nice with the seats arranged so that each row is much higher than the next in order for people who a tiny to be able to see! There are also some boosters you can use for particularly small children who might struggle to see. The actual screen is massive so I would advise not sitting near the front. Refreshements aren't cheap but you can't take in your own. Overall it's a bit expensive for me and I only tend to go if its for a specific reason.

Nice clean good value for money only complaint was its quite a cold cinemaread more

I don't consider myself a cinemaholic like a lot of people I know but I do enjoy to go every now…read moreand again. Whenever I do choose to go I always tend to go to this ciname. In my humble opinion it is the best in the North East, it has a bar and diner upstairs, it is next door to a McDonalds, Frankie & Bennies, Pizza Hut and a local pub so you are not restricted to just the cinema if you have a while to wait for your screening or you want some food or drink after the movie. There is an Asda a few yards away also which comes in handy if you would like to do a bit shopping on way hom also. The cinema itself is really comfortable, the seats are really comfortable and roomy and I think this is one of the main things I like about this cinema and sets it apart from other cinemas Ive visitedoh and the popcorn is the best I have ever tasted!!

As far as cinemas go, its clean and tidy. Food overpriced but cheap family tickets Saturday is a…read morebonus. Bar for the "big kids".

Really great, comfortable seats, great service and very nice food. I would definitely recommend.read more

The tyneside cinema is one of those old converted theatres which still holds some of the charm from…read moreback in the old days... I've been here a couple of times for a drink and the bar menu has always looked great so I decided to pop in one day for my lunch! Knowing I was eating later on I opted for one of their light bites although their main menu looked great aswell. The B.L.A.T was a good twist on the classic with the addition of some tasty avocado. With a side of salad and served in a crusty bun - it just hit the spot! Having treated my mum to a spot of lunch too saw her going for the hot salmon salad served in the same dressing and some soft boiled eggs which also looked divine. All washed down with some white and rose wine and just enough waiting time for our food - i'd say success all round. I need to come back to try some of the bigger mains!

Went to this place recently and was very impressed they have films on and live theatre the stage is…read moreon a level with the front line of seats so you dont have to get a crick in your neck looking up There are loads of painting on the wall from the bar to the stage area to buy from local artists The bar does tea and coffee as well as drinks from which they serve generaous measures and ice creams are sold at the other end It has some local companies as well as larger names but is not expensive Well worth a night out

It's quite a surprise that Alnwick boasts such a theatre and cinema. The Playhouse puts on a range…read moreof productions throughout the year including music, theatre, dance and pantomime. Music ranges from traditional Northumbrian through contemporary and even stretches to a decent opera programme. The cinema does tend to concentrate on popular hit films, but they often have one-off showing of great older and foreign films. It's easy to recommend the Playhouse and it's very surprising that Alnwick has such an upmarket and interesting theatre in its midst.

A good sized pavilion for Whitby for all the folk, goth, jazz, etc festivals they put on. I was at…read morea Streetchoir festival myself and this was a good place for the festival base. They have a theatre, a cinema, a cafe, a bar, a conference space and various other spaces. Plus the view of the beach is fantastic and there are steps in the building that lead to the path to the beach. Although this did lead to ditching a boring session and having a paddle and loaf on the beach instead.

This is a magnificent entertainment complex, exhibition centre and theatre…read more Originally an impressive home, the first owner added a theatre for his Gaiety Girl wife. It has been improved many times since with vast entertainment and display areas added. I have only had experience when Whitby Folk Festival virtually take over the complex for one week in August. Wonderful dance and music sessions in the Exhibition Hall and the downstairs pavilion hall and top class performances in the theatre. All ground floor areas have dedicated bars with a good selection of drinks and the main area has a cafe/coffee bar which serves a wide variety of snacks and meals at the appropriate times. The views over the sea are spectacular I am told this is one of the few places in Britain one can actually watch the sun come up and go down over the sea and I can well believe it, having seen some spectacular sunsets and dawns.

From the exterior this cinema looks pretty good, the inside is the same, very spacious, and lots of…read morechoice of refreshments, whether you want an alcoholic drink or just a coke. The is an ice cream bar, as well as a shop selling all things sweet. The only downside really is the price of everything. I know cinemas have a reputation for being a lot of money, but this is the most expensive one i have been to before. The only way you could really get your moneys worth is if you went to the cinema more than a few times a month then you could get an unlimited pass. otherwise its an expensive night out. On the other hand the actual screen are very good, seats are the comfiest I have ever seen in a cinema.

Cineworld is your average cinema. It has the usual high priced snacks: pick 'n' mix, popcorn,…read moredrinks, ice-creams and bagged sweets. They also have a lovely Ben & Jerry's ice-cream counter that serve sundaes and gorgeous ice-cream milkshakes. If you're going in the late afternoon/evening on a popular day (e.g. Fridays, weekends or Orange Wednesdays) then there can be quite a long queue for tickets but it moves quite quickly. There's plenty of leg room but the floor can get messy/sticky so be careful about putting your handbag under your seat (mine got covered in chocolate sauce once!) There's a bar upstairs but during busy times the seating is very limited.