The Cultural Development Team at the Customs House are responsible for organising a dynamic and inspiring range of cultural activities for all of our communities. The team deliver an extensive programme including; Creative Partnerships North & South Tyneside, Arts in Education across North and South Tyneside, Arts in the Community for South Tyneside and Find Your Talent North & South Tyneside, as well as curating innovative, contemporary visual arts exhibitions across four gallery spaces.
 

Click here to find out more about the Cultural Development Team.
 

The Customs House has successfully delivered Creative Partnerships in North and South Tyneside since 2004.

There are currently forty nine schools in Creative Partnerships North and South Tyneside, and  we are continuing to roll out this National Programme across both boroughs, bringing together creative practitioners, teachers and pupils in developing a create approach to learning and thinking.

For more information contact: Pauline Moger, Director of Arts by telephone on 0191 4278192 or email on pauline@customshouse.co.uk

Find Your Talent gives children and young people the chance to try out different cultural and creative activities. It's about helping them to discover new things, to express themselves, to develop a passion and to make the most of their talent. Whether it is music, art, film, theatre, dance, digital media, exploring libraries, museums or heritage, Find Your Talent is for every child and young person, whatever their age and whatever their ability.

For more information visit  find your talent
 

The Silver Customs Singers is a singing group based at The Customs House for anyone over the age of 50 who likes to sing. We sing a mix of world music, popular songs, Geordie songs, spirituals, anything from Cole Porter to Annie Lennox! We are also part of the Silver Programme at the Sage Gateshead and have recently undertaken our first public performance at their annual Silver Gala.

If you enjoy singing, meeting new people and are over fifty, why not come and join our singing group? We meet every Wednesday at the Customs House from 10.30am to 12noon, and it's only £2 per session.

For more information please contact Anita Wan on 0191 427 8187 or email anita@customshouse.co.uk.

Get involved!
 

Once again UK/Ireland BBoy Champions Bad Taste Cru will run the sessions which are designed to introduce break dancing to young people aged 10 and over.

 The sessions run from 6.30pm until 8.30pm and cost £2 per person.

For more information email Emma: emma@customshouse.co.uk

 To book a place simply call the Box Office on 0191 454 1234.

The Customs House Youth Theatre meets every Friday in term-time at 4.30pm until 6.30pm. Sessions are led by drama facilitator, Catherine Scott and Laura Baxendale , who is our Youth Theatre Trainee Facilitator.

Currently, there are no places in the Youth Theatre, however please get in touch if you would like to be added to the waiting list. Contact Fiona on 0191 427 8188 or fiona@customshouse.co.uk for more information.

Samba drumming is for everyone. It's fun, energising and addictive! We have classes for all ages and abilities. There is no need to book. Beginners are always welcome. Just come along on any Wednesday at 7.15pm to start your samba journey! Sessions are £3.50, £2.00 for concessions.

For more information visit www.custombeats.org.uk
 

Circus Zone runs each Tuesday at 4pm. Classes cost £2 or £1.50 when booked with a parent, grandparent or carer

Learn new skills from Let's...Circus, and enjoy yourselves- a fantastic time to bring along your grand children and have some fun together!