What’s On
Arts & Craft Workshops
St Peter’s Church, York Avenue, Jarrow, NE32 5LP
Every Tuesday from 13th May to 10th June
11am-1pm
FREE
Come along and work with professional artist Emma Sheridan to experiment with different materials and create designs inspired by the stained glass in St Peter’s Church.
Suitable for all the family, no need to book, completely free of charge!
Half Term Parade Workshops
This May half term, come along to our FREE arts and crafts workshops with local artists happening across South Tyneside and contribute to the brilliant artwork on show at the South Tyneside Summer Parade!
No need to book, drop in anytime, suitable for all the family.
Tues 27th May 10am-12pm - Jarrow Hall - Flag/bunting, costume, and parade art
Weds 28th May 10am-12pm - Ocean Road CA, South Shields - Flag/bunting, costume, and parade art
Thurs 29th May 10am-12pm - Hebburn cemetery Tea Rooms - Flag and bunting workshop
The Cultural Spring has been commissioned by South Tyneside Council to deliver the community engagement elements of the Summer Parade. This work is funded by South Tyneside Council, Arts Council England and funding awarded by Postcode Community Trust and raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
Go & See - Statuesque as part of Bradford City of Culture
We're off to Bradford City of Culture! Want to join us?
We'll be going to see "Statuesque" where we'll meet the statues of the parks of Bradford brought to life through puppetry, costume, and mischief.
You can also make your own parade creation in a family-friendly workshop run by artists, and then be part of a carnival parade at 2pm, joined by members of the local community.
DATE: Sat 14th June
PICKUP POINTS:
8.30am - The Word, Market Place, South Shields
9am - Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
We will be leaving the event by 4pm and should be back at the pick up locations at 6pm (Sunderland)/ 6.30pm (South Shields).
Cost: £6.13 - (£5 plus booking fee)
Please bring your own packed lunch and The Cultural Spring team will organise refreshments on the return journey.
This trip is made possible, with funding from Arts Council England's Creative People and Places programme and Postcode Community Trust, raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Please note that this trip is only available to residents living in Sunderland and South Tyneside.
Go & See - The Bench
The Customs House, South Shields
Fri 20th June, 6.45pm
Suitable for ages 14+
Our second Go and See visit in June will be to see Jeff Brown’s moving tale of love, loss and football – The Bench – at The Customs House.
The play is a touching and humorous tale of two young people struggling to survive against the odds in their very different lives. This poignant, heartwarming and sensitive love story is set against the darker side of professional football and life on the economic edge.
Vicky is a single mum, overwhelmed by everyday pressures, while Adi – the local team’s new signing – is struggling to find his place, on and off the pitch. Seemingly worlds apart, the pair meet by chance on a park bench and discover they have more in common than they might at first have imagined.
This Go and See opportunity will include a Meet and Greet session with Jeff after the play.
Tickets cost a discounted £5 plus a booking fee.
These tickets are subsidised by The Cultural Spring, through funding we have received from Postcode Community Trust, raised by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. This opportunity is for residents living in South Tyneside and Sunderland.
Go and See
Our Go and See programme aims to ensure that people living in Sunderland and South Tyneside get the chance to experience the best arts and cultural events happening across the North East and beyond.
We’re working with theatres, galleries, festivals and artists to gain access to special events, back stage tours and discounted tickets for people living in our wards.
We hope that Go and See will help encourage people to experience something new without having to worry too much about the cost of tickets or transport.
We have previously had Go and See visits to theatre shows at Sunderland Empire, The Customs House, The Festival of Thrift, The Northern Children’s Book Festival at MIMA and more.
Discover Sunderland and South Tyneside
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National Glass Centre
The National Glass Centre at the University of Sunderland is a cultural attraction and venue with a difference. With glass at the heart of everything we do, we celebrate Sunderland’s glass making heritage and explore the creative potential of this extraordinary material.
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South Shields Museum & Art Gallery
South Shields Museum celebrates the rich heritage of South Tyneside and the people who shaped it. Spread over two floors, the museum tells the story of the borough's social, industrial and maritime history from 4,000 years ago to the present day with a range of displays, exhibitions and works of art.
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Arts Centre Washington
Arts Centre Washington is a cultural hub where you can find music, theatre, exhibitions, dance, comedy, classes and courses. After all the creativity, you can refuel at their cafe-bar.
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Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens
A museum, art gallery, exhibition space and Winter Gardens combine to create a stunning visitor attraction in the heart of the city centre.
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The Word
The Word is brimming with exciting new experiences, activities and facilities for people of all ages to engage and enjoy, from a digital media wall and FabLab to an immersive storytelling experience and interactive touch-tables.
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The Customs House
With a programme of live theatre events attracting the country's leading performers covering everything from drama to comedy, music and dance to pantomimes and plays - there's always an exciting range of entertainment on offer!
