Art lovers can follow curators’ behind the scenes at mima modern art gallery in Middlesbrough. A collection stores tour is taking place on Friday, May 31, from 2pm to 3pm. Visitors will be able to find out more about the works not on display and at the artists who created them. The free drop-in tours are held on the last Friday of each month.

KATHY LETTE: Best-selling Australian author, Kathy Lette, is speaking at Middlesbrough Literary Festival at the town’s central library on Monday, June 17, at 7pm. Tickets costing £7 can be bought from the library in Centre Square or any branch.

LEE NELSON: Comedian Lee Nelson, is performing at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt this autumn. The stand-up, who has had his own show on BBC3 and has appeared on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, is appearing on Saturday, October 26, at 7.30pm. Tickets go on sale this Friday morning costing £22.50. They can be from the town hall box office, by visiting www.middlesbroughtownhallonline.co.uk or calling 01642-729729.