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The Customs House

Customs House

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Gallery, theatre and cinema. Art gallery with a full programme of exhibitions and live performances in 2 theatres and workshops throughout the year.

Special Offers

  • Purchase concession price tickets with
    the Discover Pass.

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Thursday, 9th September 2010 - Saturday, 11th September 2010

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A Playwriting Workshop
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Monday, 27th September 2010 - Wednesday, 29th September 2010

Forget Me Knot
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Tuesday, 28th September 2010

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
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Wednesday, 29th September 2010

Master Musician - Lunchtime Concerts
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Wednesday, 29th September 2010

The Customs House Big Band
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HMS Pinafore
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Westoe Brass Band
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Wednesday, 6th October 2010

Preston Reed
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Wednesday, 6th October 2010 - Saturday, 9th October 2010

Raising the Stakes
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Friday, 8th October 2010

Older People's Film Festival
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Monday, 11th October 2010

Shakespeare Schools Festival
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Wednesday, 13th October 2010 - Friday, 15th October 2010

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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An Acoustic Experience
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Sunday, 17th October 2010

Vienna to Broadway
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Friday, 22nd October 2010

The West Jesmond Rhythm Kings
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Saturday, 23rd October 2010

Kathakali
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Sunday, 24th October 2010

Boogie Pete
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Tuesday, 26th October 2010

Swan Lake
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Wednesday, 27th October 2010

The Frank Vignola Trio
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Thursday, 28th October 2010 - Saturday, 6th November 2010

Photo Finish
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Thursday, 4th November 2010

Photo Finish
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When We Lived in Uncle's Hat
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Wednesday, 3rd November 2010

Boo - Iky - Boo
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A Christmas Carol
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A Christmas Carol
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Tuesday, 16th November 2010 - Saturday, 20th November 2010

Encore
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Saturday, 20th November 2010

Encore
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Sunday, 21st November 2010

An Evening of Song and Dance
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Puss in Boots
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Friday, 17th December 2010 - Thursday, 23rd December 2010

Santa's Naughty Little Elf and the Missing Christmas Tree
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Road Directions

Nearest major road is A1. From the A1, exit at signs for the A19, South Shields.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is South Shields Metro. On departure from the Metro, turn left up King Street and head towards the River/Ferry (it is signposted from the Metro Station).

Facilities

Provider Features

  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop and infra red.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp / Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Parking (charge) - 60p hour £2 all day (free after 6pm)

Catering

  • On-Site café/restaurant - Restaurant, bar and concession stand.
  • Picnic Site

Payment Methods

  • Blue Badge Guides admitted free
  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted
  • Maestro accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 400
  • Min group size - 4
  • Solo accepted
  • Special group rates - Varies for each show
  • Visa accepted

Provider Facilities

  • Conference facilities
  • Event Venue
  • Toilets

Target Markets

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed Towards Children
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens
  • Marketed Towards Students / Youth

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - 5 meeting rooms available which hold between 50-400 people.
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups
  • Guided Tours Available for Individuals
What will you discover?

The Customs House

Mill Dam
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 1ES

Tel: +44 0191 4541234

Fax: +44 0191 4565979

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