Alan Shearer Gives His 3 Words For Sir Bobby
Published: 20th June 2019
Bobby Robson Saved My Life, written by Jarrow-born poet and playwright Tom Kelly, is a wonderful new play focusing on the late Sir Bobby’s legacy... Read more
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The Terry Kelly Poetry Prize 2019 Winners
Published: 31st May 2019
The Terry Kelly Poetry Prize celebrates the life of Terry Kelly. The prize encourages young people across the North East of England to develop... Read more
The Takeover Open Exhibition 2 Unveiled
Published: 29th May 2019
Opened on Monday 27th May 2019 in the Main Gallery at The Customs House On Monday we celebrated the gallery preview of The Takeover... Read more
Cast Announcement: The Dolly Mixtures
Published: 23rd May 2019
The hit musical The Dolly Mixtures is being brought back to our stage to mark our 25th anniversary – with some familiar faces. Six... Read more
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT –Isolation
Published: 16th May 2019
The Customs House is delighted to announce the full cast for the Takeover Young Writer in Residence’s play, Isolation written by local writer, Elijah... Read more
Full Line-Up Announced for The Takeover Festival
Published: 14th May 2019
A packed programme of events has been unveiled for the fifth annual Takeover Festival at The Customs House. The youth arts week, which takes... Read more