The Customs House

The Little Panto With the Big Heart Come with us on a magical cooksonville adventure as we tell the tale of Aladdin…

Our relaxed performance offer our patrons the opportunity to enjoy the joy of panto without worrying about big bangs, flashing lights or it getting too dark. This performance also allows for noise and movement in the auditorium during the performance. The Little Panto With The Big Heart Returns For Christmas 2023 Come…

Join Freddie, Brian, Roger and John as they take you on a magical journey performing The Best of Queen, whilst celebrating the music and showmanship of the UK’s favourite rock band. From Queen’s early beginnings with Bohemian Rhapsody, to their sell out concerts at Wembley Stadium, you’ll experience highlights from…

Celine - My Heart Will Go On is an outstanding concert that has been described as “a powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…” With a live sensational band audiences are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love, It's All Coming Back To Me Now, I'm Alive, All By…

Learn to make chainmail with local artist Michael Davidson. You'll be guided through the ancient craft of shaping and forming chains and walk away with your very own handmade chainmail item. Suitable for participants 16+

The Customs House Youth Theatre (Junior Group) present Bite Me by Reece Connolly. Detention can be a pain at the best of times, but throw in a bunch of bloodsucking aliens, time travel, and some killer tunes and things are gunna get even messier. A mad, exciting, genre-bending adventure inspired by classic 80s films…

Dennis and his Cooksonville friends Lindt and Ferrero embark on an egg-citing journey to find the magic Easter egg of Easter Island because without it, the Easter bunny can't make chocolate eggs, which the tooth fairy thinks is probably a good thing, but every chocolate lover would be very sad if all of the delicious…

“Just because you’re paranoid, doesn’t mean you’re not being followed!” Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. Now, he’s now set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a…

Featuring stars from the global hit musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Experience the UK's biggest and best night of musical smash-hits! A concert like no other, with everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway classics, including Les Misérables, We Will Rock You, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and the…

The Enchanted Snow Globe A festive musical adventure for under 7’s and their grown ups! Being stuck inside on yet another cold and rainy day can get really, really boriiing! That is - until you find an enchanted snow globe that can transport you to a magical winter realm full of surprise and wonder! Join us for an…

After sell-out shows in 2022 and 2023, Go Your Own Way return to The Customs House in 2024 to do it all over again. Go Your Own Way is a spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock ‘n’ roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and…

Hold onto your handbags and hone your Widean wit. The Importance Of Being…Earnest? is a brand-new interactive production inspired by Oscar Wilde’s classic play. After the actor playing Ernest fails to arrive on cue, chaos erupts, and the theatre company needs you to jump in and save the show. This hilarious experience is…

Join Jason Cook as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House. The biggest names in comedy at the biggest comedy club in the north.

Join Jason Cook as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House. The biggest names in comedy at the biggest comedy club in the north.

Join Jason Cook as the host of his comedy club, which brings huge TV names, daft guests and incredible surprises to The Customs House. The biggest names in comedy at the biggest comedy club in the north.

This Easter join Red, Granny and Dennis! in Cooksonville as they bring to life the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

We've hatched a plan… The egg-cellent fairy tale of Mother Goose gets a cracking Cooksonville remake for 2024. Packed with song, dance and lots of laughter, the yolks are guaranteed to crack you up.

We've hatched a plan… The egg-cellent tale of Mother Goose gets a cracking Cooksonville remake for 2024. Packed with song, dance and lots of laughter, the yolks are guaranteed to crack you up.

We've hatched a plan… The egg-cellent tale of Mother Goose gets a cracking Cooksonville remake for 2024. Packed with song, dance and lots of laughter, the yolks are guaranteed to crack you up.

Five Fabulous Tributes in One Evening ROY ORBISON * GEORGE HARRISON * TOM PETTY * JEFF LYNNE * BOB DYLAN Now in its ninth successful year of touring, hit production “Paul Hopkins’ Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilburys Experience has wowed audiences with their uncanny visual, vocal and musical resemblances to the…

Set in the near future – a group of young people live as a feral group of techno-savvy fugitives, living off-the land which is a rubbish dump. They stay out of sight of the authorities – particularly the education authorities who are desperate to get them back into school because the optics are not good. However, school…

Following a staggering performance at The Customs House earlier this year, The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns in 2024. Currently the biggest and the most successful international touring theatre show celebrating the lives and career of folk/rock sensation Simon and Garfunkel. The Simon and Garfunkel Story takes you…

TALON – THE BEST OF EAGLES TO THE LIMIT 2024 Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and ‘TO THE LIMIT 2024’ will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit…

Taylormania Taylor Swift Eras: Tribute Concert An award winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will…

In 1974, ABBA’s iconic Eurovision Song Contest performance of Waterloo made history, with their victory propelling the band to international stardom. On their brand-new tour Thank ABBA For The Music celebrates the global pop phenomenon’s legendary night with a special 50th Anniversary live concert. Featuring all of ABBA’s…

A full concert style stage show, charting the hits and career of Tina Turner from the early days onwards. Starring Julie Nevada as Tina with her amazing band and dancers, this fully live energetic stage show charts the career of one of the world’s most iconic performers. Full of hits including Private Dancer, Nutbush City…

Tony McNally is a proud native of the North East, whose musical journey has been as varied as it is long - spanning over 50 years in fact! This evening will feature the launch of his trio with two of the finest musicians in the North: Deon Krishnan (Bass Guitar), and Jimi Savage (Guitar). 2024 is the 30th anniversary of…

Top Secret - the Magic of Science Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats as we transform the venue into a real life science laboratory. Experience the non-stop action packed interactive magical science experiments that will capture the imagination. Top Secret is a…