Opening Spectacle: All Change

29 March 2025, doors open at 4:30pm, pre show starts at 6:30pm, show 7pm.

Limited capacity, tickets £5 per person.

The event will speed through 200 years of railway history and major historical moments, from the Industrial Revolution, two World Wars to the present, celebrating the transformative power of trains on the landscape and our lives. Inspired by conversations with local historians, the spectacle will bring history to life with large-scale set pieces, projection mapping, original music and drones. The show will feature up to 80 performers from the local community, made up of the same team of dedicated volunteers who help bring 11Arches to life. 

All Change is created by award-winning performance company imitating the dog, whose piece Arrivals & Departures was part of the opening events for Hull's year as City of Culture, and Movement Directors Rocky Norton and Katie Pearson, who both contributed to the grand spectacles of all four ceremonies at the Summer Olympics in London 2012. All Change will feature a fleet of 400 drones from world-renowned SKYMAGIC, promising a breathtaking visual experience set against the night sky. As pioneers behind the stunning drone and light displays at iconic events like the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Coachella, and London's New Year's celebrations, SKYMAGIC will choreograph an aerial ensemble that weaves into the performance below. The  show, which will take place for one night only, is suitable for all ages.

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Important Travel Update- Get on track and plan your visit.

Park & Ride tickets for All Change have now sold out.

To ensure a smooth journey, we encourage visitors to use public transport where possible. Here are the key options available:

Public Transport & Travel Options

Trains
There will be direct train from Thornaby to Bishop Auckland with additional capacity . Trains will also run to and from Bishop Aukland from Darlington and Durham.
You can check schedules and prices here: Northern Railway.
 

Buses
Bus services will be running as usual into Bishop Aukland and  for those travelling after the show finishes the following bus services will be available from Bishop Auckland:

Shuttle Bus & Walking Access

The best way to experience this special event is to use public transport or take advantage of our convenient shuttle bus services.

A free shuttle bus will run from 4.30 at Bishop Auckland marketplace  to the event site, with return services after the show.

While town centre parking will be very limited, the event is also accessible on foot.

Additional Park & Ride Capacity

We anticipate releasing a limited number of additional Park & Ride spaces in early March. While we cannot confirm exact numbers so we strongly advise using public transport for the best experience.

We will provide further updates as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for planning ahead and considering public transport options for a smoother journey to All Change!

The best way to experience this special event is to use public transport or take advantage of our convenient shuttle bus services.

If you choose to drive, please car share where possible. Please be aware that not all town centre car parks will be available and attempting to park in the town centre may cause delays to yourself and others.

Make your journey smooth and stress-free—plan ahead and enjoy the event!

Further information

For further information, please see the frequently asked questions page. 

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