The Customs House Youth Theatre is open to all young people aged between 11 and 19 years old who have an interest in drama, improvisation, devising and acting. The Youth Theatre meet each Friday in term time and produce two original performances each year. There are two groups: Juniors for Years 7-9 and Seniors for Years 9+

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.

Due to Custom Breaks reaching full capacity, it has been decided that Custom Breaks is not currently recruiting any more new members at the present moment. However, we will be opening a waiting list. Look out for information on the group's performances on this website.

To join the waiting list or for more information, contact Emma Horsman on 0191 427 8197 or by email: emma@customshouse.co.uk

Looking for a great way to keep fit?  Want to learn a new style of dance that is sweeping the country?  If the answer is yes, then why not join us for our Bollywood Dance Classes?   

Held every Saturday the classes are a great way to make new friends and learn new techniques. For more information call Dr Shobha Srivastava 0191455 8146 or Mrs Pat Hay 0191455 8281.

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 Tom Flood on 0191 427 818

Get singing!

When you become a Friend of the Customs House you will receive a host of benefits and savings including:-  Priority booking for every new season; discounts and offers on selected shows including free ticket offers; two for one on cinema screenings;  free postage on tickets purchased from the box office; 10% discount on food and beverages in the Green Room Bar and Bistro and much more.   

For just £30 your chosen message can be engraved on a beautiful brass palque and attached to the seat of your choice in the main auditorium (subject to availability).

This is an ideal way to show your support for The Customs House, give a unique gift, pay a tribute, make a dedication, help fund the redvelopment of The Customs House.