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 The
Customs House
Situated in a listed building overlooking the River
Tyne, The Customs House consists of a theatre, cinema
and art gallery, which has exhibitions, events, shows
and plays suitable for school and group visitors. Built
in the 1860's and beautifully renovated a few years
ago, The Customs House has a growing reputation as the
focus of artistic and cultural life on South Tyneside
and a growing Arts in Education Programme.
Address: Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES
Contact: Arts in Education Officer
Telephone: 0191 4541234 ext 225
Website: www.customshouse.co.uk
E-mail: mail@customshouse.co.uk
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Arts in Education Programme |
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The Customs House under the umbrella of the Arts in
Education Agency CUTOMBUILT, provides a focus for creative
arts development for young people in the Borough both
within the statutory education system and the more informal
setting of the Customs House, through a number of projects.
Creation Myths - This project involves dance,
drama, and storytelling with six primary schools.
Creative Writing - The Education Action Zone
works with six schools to develop the theme of magic
and mythology, using a cinema trip as a source of inspiration.
Street Dance - Breakdance and acrobatics coach
Rico Jakk, works with schools in South Tyneside to share
his 'urban art' skills.
Yemeni Project - Writer Peter Mortimer has been
commissioned to write a new play about the Yemeni race
riots centred around The Customs House in 1917 and 1935.
Peter spent several months working with the community
on a play about the Meadowell riots of the 1980s, so
he is the perfect person to write such a piece. There
is still a thriving Yemeni community in South Shields,
and the themes raised, will be investigated by the Borough's
comprehensive schools, as well as inspiring a creative
writing project.
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| Information
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Average length of visit: Discussed on booking
Educational Group rate: Discussed on booking
Opening times: Open seven days a week 9.00am
- 11.00pm.
The Gallery is open: Monday to Saturday 10.00am
- 8.00pm
Sundays 12noon - 8.00pm.
Disabled Access: Access for people with disabilities
includes toilets, lifts and ramps.
| National Curriculum
Subjects Covered:
Art
Citizenship
Drama
Design and Technology
English
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Key Stages (KS)
Covered:
KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4
KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4
KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4
KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4
KS1, KS2, KS3 & KS4
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| A-Level
Subjects Covered
Art
Citizenship
Drama
English
History
Mathematics
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A-Level
Stages Covered (Y1 (Year 1) Y2 (Year 2)
Y1 & Y2
Y1 & Y2
Y1 & Y2
Y1 & Y2
Y1 & Y2
Y1 & Y2
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| Vocational
Subjects Covered:
Art and Design
Leisure and Recreation
Travel and Tourism
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Vocational Stages Covered (F:
Foundation I: Intermediate A: Advanced)
F: I: A:
F: I: A:
F: I: A:
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Facilities and Provisions for Groups:
 Access
guide available
Coach
Parking (Free of charge)
Education
Officer/service
Education/study
room
Refreshment
area (outside)
Lunchroom
(inside)
Shop
Teacher/Pupil
packs
Toilets
Welcome
talk/guided tour
Other information for groups
If you would like a tour of The Customs House to
see the superb facilities, staff are happy to show visitors
around, either individually, or in a larger group. Please
telephone 0191 4541234
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