Arab Strap

Arab Strap's music features frank, unflinching narratives about sex and drugs spoken/sung in a thick Scottish brogue, often backed by drum machines, electronic loops, and sparse guitar melodies. A major part of the Glasgow music scene that spawned Belle & Sebastian and Mogwai, they were among Scotland's most acclaimed bands of the 1990s and 2000s. Centered around the duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton, the group's sound became richer and more ambitious as they toured and collaborated with additional musicians. While early albums such as the 1998 breakthrough Philophobia were sparse and somber, the band's music became more polished and slightly more optimistic with subsequent efforts such as 2001's The Red Thread and 2005's The Last Romance, which was announced as their final album at the time. Both members became highly prolific and acclaimed solo artists in their own right, and following reunion gigs during the 2010s, Arab Strap released their seventh studio album, As Days Get Dark, in 2021.

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Accessible Ticketing 
The Georgian Theatre offer a free ticket to personal assistants / carers. Simply book your ticket and email us at access@teesmusicalliance.org.uk 
If you consider yourself to be disabled but you don't use a wheelchair and find it uncomfortable at standing events; please contact us after you book your tickets to arrange a seat.
More details here; www.georgiantheatre.co.uk/accessibility

- Box Office: +44 (0)1642 525199
- General Enquiries: +44 (0)1642 528491

- Tickets can be collected 1 hour before performance start
- Valid photo ID required for ticket pickup
- Advance reservation recommended

- Limited street parking available
- Nearby public car parks within 5-minute walk
- No dedicated venue parking
- Disabled parking spaces near theatre entrance

- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seats available
- Ground floor and first-floor access
- Step-free entry points
- Assistance available upon request

- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Mobile phones must be silenced
- Late arrivals may be seated at venue's discretion

- Recommended age varies by performance
- Children under 5 generally not admitted
- Some family-friendly shows have specific age guidelines
- Accompanying adult required for minors