the arc theatre & arts centre

Really nice venue. Staff were friendly and the rooms appear to be quite flexible for what the event requires. Will go again.

I have had a few nights out here. Enjoyed all of them. Saw The bad shepherd and a couple of the Friday comedy nights catch 22.cgeap night out and always fun

This is a small auditorium, so you're really close to the performer and get an excellent view. The downside is that the seating is a little cramped, and after Jeremy Hardy commented on the noise of the air conditioning, it was turned off so the place got too stuffy and warm.

Visited recently to see The fab Midge Ure, and support, Steve Rodgers, was pretty darn good too! We were in The Point for these sets which created the right ambience and acoustics for two men and their guitars. My only gripe, is that a) it became way to hot to point of being uncomfortable and b) when booking tickets, try and avoid rows FF and GG...these are not on a decline so you are on level with row F and row G.....I watched the whole performances sat on a tilt as the guy in front of me was tall. If the seats and air con could be sorted, it would top notch.

we enjoyed the ARC the concert was fantastic we had a table and could take drinks in it was very relaxed and Tom Baxter is a fantasic singer and musician good value for money

Went to see a play whilst at a information day for work. I didn't know that this was open to the public also a lovely café, the staff are really nice. Its huge inside. This was a fantastic place for all events andis a shame that its not used for lots of more things that the public can get use see what a brilliant place this venue is.

Went to see a show my granddaughters dance group put on. The Arc was a very good venue. Parking if off street but plenty of it.First class.

I've been to the Arc for concerts, to see comedians, for the cinema and for beer festivals. Whatever the occasion, the Arc is flexible to be able to make it feel just the right venue.The staff are always very helpful, the bar areas are usually well-manned (beware the crowds at some shows!) and the food in the downstairs bar is very nice.

Seen lots of things there, live theatre, comedy and film. Never had a bad experience. Eaten there also, not bad.It seems fully wheelchair accessible as well; lift access to each floor.

We were at the recent International Festival, in Stockton, and had gone to the Arc for an evening discussion on a splendid event called "The Roof."Actually, The Arc has a pretty good one, also and it makes for a pleasing shape in a rather "crummy" part of the town. I hope its a precursor for things to come,in redevelopment.Inside, is an excellent cafe, with a welcoming atmosphere for those inclined to more intellectual pursuits (really, I'm not being "snobby," because some are definitely not) and there's some well designed rooms and spaces for all kinds of meetings- as well as a cinema showing some movies not generally taken up by the larger ones.Close to the city centre, and its truly magnificent and historical High Street, it does Stockton proud.I'm going to make a beeline for it, every time I go to Teesside, and go hunting among its back streets for other interesting places. .The Festival was quite wonderful, and really appreciated by the community.The Arc keeps the flag flying for the artistes who offer "something different" in theatre, and exhibitions.