Blueline cabs Tel: 01642 224466

Middlesbrough Station (08457 48 49 50) or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk

For bus routes visit www.stagecoachbus.com

Online: www.ticketweb.co.uk

To purchase tickets in person, the Middlesbrough Empire Box Office is open for ticket sales 10.30am till 5pm Mon to Sat inclusive. Public holidays may vary.

Door sales on the night of a show are CASH ONLY.

Other official outlets:

SEE tickets www.seetickets.com

Ticketmaster 0844 847 1697 or www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Gigantic www.gigantic.com

Jurys Inn Tel: 0161 774 2987

A minute walk from The Empire, this modern hotel is also 1.1 km from Riverside Stadium sports venue.

The relaxed rooms feature free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add contemporary decor and air-conditioning; some have sitting areas.

There's a stylish bistro and a casual bar. Additional amenities include a fitness centre, a spa, an indoor pool and a whirlpool tub. Meeting rooms are also available, as is parking for a fee.

There is a Free (after 5pm) Car park to the rear of the Empire with spaces for 60 cars.

Zetland Multi-Storey: Free for two hours, £1.50 all day, £30 monthly permit, £300 annual permit

Station Street: Free for two hours, £1.50 all day, £30 monthly permit, £300 annual permit

Gurney Street: £1 for two hours, £3 for 4 hours, £4 for over 4 hours, all day, 1 month long stay - £45

Cannon Park Lorry/Coach Park: 5p0 for 2 hours, £1 for 4 hours, £2 all day.

Captain Cook Square Long Stay: (levels 4, 4a, & 5) (level 6 is available on Saturdays & Sundays only). Free for 2 hours, £2.00 for up to 4 hours, £3 all day

Denmark Street: £1 for 2 hours, £2 for 4 hours, £3 all day

Jedburgh Street: 50p for 2 hours, £1 for 4 hours, £2 all day

Wood Street: 50p for 2 hours, £1 for 4 hours, £2 all day

Cannon Park Way Car Park: 50p for 2 hours, £1 for 4 hours, £2 all day

Transporter Bridge Car Park Free for 2 hours, £1.60 for over 2 hours, £2.20 all day.

Middlehaven: There is a suspension of on street car parking charges in northern Middlehaven around Middlesbrough College (Vulcan Street, Commercial Street, Lower East Street and Lower Feversham Street). Take care as there are private car parks in operation in the area.

Please note: Captain Cook Square and Zetland Multi-Storey Car Parks are closed at night. Their standard opening times are Monday-Saturday 7am-7.30pm and Sunday 8am-6pm. All on street pay & display parking is free to use after 6pm Monday to Saturday and all day on Sundays. Other than Captain Cook Square and Zetland other Middlesbrough Council managed street-level/surface car parks are also free to use after 6pm