Hartlepool Stage Society

A final curtain call on Shrek the Musical. The makeup has been removed, the wigs, costumes and set all packed away, the dozens of morph suits laundered and dried. What an amazing week we had, and what amazing audiences we had.

To our amazing audiences: THANK YOU. Thank you for filling the theatre with your wonderful support, your roaring laughter, and for dancing along in your seats to "I’m A Believer" every single night! You made all the months of hard work behind the scenes completely worth it.

If you were in our audience for Shrek the Musical, we’d love to hear all about your experience! Whether it was your first time seeing one of our productions, you're a former member, or a long time fan, this post is your space to share your favourite moments from this show.

We look forward to reading them all!

BTS! Behind the curtains, under the makeup, and long before the stage lights go up, this is where the real magic happens. 💚

What makes this production of Shrek the Musical truly special isn't just the fairytale magic you see from your seats—it’s the incredible people who bring it to life. Every single routine, every line, and every moment of character building comes from a place of pure, unfiltered love for the craft of theatre. We pour our hearts and our free time into this show because we simply love what we do.

Even more special? This cast is a true family affair. Among our wonderful company, we have SIX pairs of siblings plus THREE mothers performing right alongside their children (and even more cast parents working back stage!).

That genuine bond, warmth, and supportive energy is what fuels the entire show. The joy and laughter you see on stage comes straight from the joy we have shared throughout this entire process.

Thank you for being part of our story!

✨ FINAL CHANCE TO SEE THE MAGIC:
Tickets for today’s performances at 1:30 PM and 7:00 PM are now extremely limited. Grab yours before the final curtain falls on our Duloc family!
🎟️ Get tickets at https://www.culturehartlepool.com/events/shrek-the-musical/

Check out these amazing moments from Opening Night of Shrek the Musical!

Last minute tickets are still available for the remaining performances tonight and tomorrow's matinee and evening performances, but hurry before they are all gone! Book here now: https://www.culturehartlepool.com/events/shrek-the-musical/

Our production of Shrek the Musical is bringing the laughs, the tears, and the ogre-sized energy—but your chance to see it is running out. ⏰

Our three remaining performances are nearly sold out, so grab your seats right now to avoid disappointment and guarantee your spot in Far Far Away.

🎟You can grab the last remaining tickets for tonight, tomorrow's matinee and tomorrow evening here: https://www.culturehartlepool.com/events/shrek-the-musical/

You should only purchase tickets from the link above or directly from the Town Hall Box office. Do not follow any links or respond to any comments offering tickets to avoid potential scams.

What an absolutely ogre-the-moon opening night we had last night! 💚

The incredible comments have been pouring in, and we are completely thrilled. Honestly, we had just as much fun entertaining you all as you clearly had watching the show! We can’t wait to keep the magic going for the rest of our run of Shrek the Musical.

✨ A quick but important notice for tonight's audience and onwards: ✨

Our souvenir programmes and raffle tickets are available on a cash-only basis. Please remember to bring some cash with you!

Every single penny from these sales goes directly back into the Society (which is a registered charity). Your support funds our upcoming productions and keeps live theatre thriving in our community.

See you at the swamp! 🎭✨

We are proud to be partnering with Hartlepool Holiday Fun to deliver some musical theatre workshop days this summer! 🎶 ☀️

☀️ We're heating up for summer holiday fun!

Hartlepool Holiday Fun is back with an exciting programme packed full of activities for eligible school-aged children 🎉

From sports, outdoor adventures and beach games to arts, performing arts, STEM, mindfulness and more — there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer 🌳⚽🎨

✅ Free nutritious meal included at every session
✅ Easy booking for one or multiple children
✅ Some paid spaces available for non-eligible children

⏰ Booking opens: 24 June at 4pm
👉 eequ.org/hartlepoolholidayfun

No account needed — just book and go!

Find out more: www.hartlepool.gov.uk/hartlepool-holiday-fun

Don’t miss out — let’s make this summer unforgettable! ☀️✨

🟢 FIRST LOOK! Check out these incredible shots from last night’s first dress rehearsal of Shrek the Musical at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre! Seeing the show on the big stage for the first time was magic.

Tickets for all 4 performances are incredibly limited and selling out fast. Don't miss out!

This Thursday-Saturday 18th-20th June!

🎟️ Book now at www.culturehartlepool.com/events/shrek-the-musical/

🧅Wise proverbs like "Better out than in, I say" are what makes Shrek a firm favourite with dads. Shrek is the ultimate dad icon. He loves his swamp, values his peace and quiet, and possesses a level of flatulence that most dads can only aspire to.

Bin the novelty socks and step away from the "Best Dad" mugs (he already has four of them). Start Father's Day Weekend 2026 with a truly unique gift everyone will enjoy, a family outing to see Shrek the Musical at Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre.

The show runs from this Thursday to Saturday in the run up to Father's Day, making it the perfect, stress-free way to kick off his celebratory weekend.

Expect brilliant songs, massive laughs, and plenty of... well, ogre-style humour. 💨

Hurry to sn**ch up tickets at: https://www.culturehartlepool.com/events/shrek-the-musical/