Sage Gateshead’s sizzling Summer programme for families!
With Summer term and the school holidays just around the corner, it's time for the Sage to host a whole lot of exciting activites for all ages! Families will be kept busy this Summer as there is plenty to banish the school holiday boredom as the brand new May - August 2017! 'For Families' programme is annouced - bursting with ideas to keep the kids busy right up until September!
Highlights include the Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit show aimed at ages 6+, Anatomy of the Piano (For Beginners); Digging the Garden (Saturday 1July, 11am & 2pm), a buzzing, inclusive concert for under 7s; Milkshake! Live ‘The Magic Story Book’ (Sunday 30 July, 11am & 2pm) - an all-singing, all-dancing journey through the world of well-loved fairytales; and Royal Northern Sinfonia Summer Prom (Saturday 29 July, 7.30pm), complete with Last Night favourites.
Howdy partners! SummerTyne Americana Festival is back for a three day celebration (Friday 21-Sunday 23 July) of American roots music with a special concert for families. Saddle up and ride on out for a rootin’, tootin’ Big Family Hoedown! (Saturday 22 July, 11am, 1pm & 2.30pm). Channel your inner cowboy and cowgirl and kick up your heels for some jigs and reels.
Looking further ahead, Sage Gateshead’s Summer holiday programme is filled with budget-friendly activities for families. Under 7s can sing, dance and join in with Sage Gateshead’s fantastic Early Years musicians in the series of hour-long Family Summer Specials workshops. Bring your teddy along for fun in the Teddy Bears’ Picnic (Wednesday 26 July, 9.45am & 11am); help create a musical garden with In Our Garden (Wednesday 2 August, 9.45am & 11am); put your sunglasses on and come along to At the Seaside (Wednesday 9 August, 9.45am & 11am); and join us On A Journey (Wednesday 16 August, 9.45am & 11am), singing songs as we go! For ages 5+ and their families, Family Zumba (Wednesdays from 26 July-16 August, 1.30pm) is a fantastic way to get the whole family up and moving and Family Band (Thursdays from 27 July-17 August, 1.30pm) is a wonderful opportunity to learn to play a different well-known song each week together with professional musicians and your family.
Sage Gateshead’s ever-popular early years classes for under 5s, Babies Babble & Play (suitable for 0-12 months) and Under 5s Sing, Play & Dance (suitable for 0-4 years) begin their Summer Term from Monday 24 April and their Summer Holiday sessions from Monday 24 July. These fun, interactive sessions are designed to support children in developing musical and social skills through singing, movement and music-making. Customers can book for one-off sessions or special deals are available for whole term bookings.
Alongside the fantastic selection of performances and family events, customers are always welcome to pop in to the family-friendly Sir Michael Straker Café for a cuppa and slice of cake, where little ones can play in the interactive playspace on the Concourse. Children’s portions are available on many dishes in the cafe and special themed menus are frequently available.
The May-August 2017 ‘For Families’ guide is out now. To find out more about these family activities download the guide online, or, to book tickets please book online at sagegateshead.com, or visit Sage Gateshead’s Ticket Office either in person (open from 12noon) or by calling 0191 443 4661. Family tickets are available for many performances.
