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Hello! Sage Gateshead is a great place for a family visit where your little ones can enjoy fun, creative and engaging family concerts and workshops. Many of our family concerts and activities are aimed at age groups under 7 but older siblings are very welcome.
Come on in We love families, that’s why our building is so accessible Car parking is easy at the rear of the building, with lifts to everything you might need Free entry to the building Free children’s Playspace Quiet spots for breastfeeding Baby changing facilities Coats Desk and lots of space to park your buggies Family-friendly Café and Brasserie, with high chairs, children’s menu and frequent special offers A range of children’s musical giftware in our Shop Free travel to and from Gateshead on the Metro see your workshop or concert ticket for details Easy access from our building into Newcastle and Gateshead on the yellow QuayLink (Q1) bus
Booking Info sagegateshead.com Ticket Office: 0191 443 4661 Sage Gateshead, St Mary’s Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR
Fun-filled family concerts and activities The Worst Princess (For children under 7) MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER GATESHEAD OLD TOWN HALL, 1.30PM (DURATION: 1 HOUR)
The Worst Princess is Carina Rodney’s adaptation of the acclaimed children’s book written by Anna Kemp. This interactive production features puppetry, live music and plenty of scope for children to join in with singing and dancing. Tickets: £5
Little Wolf Gang:
Peter & The Wolf and Other Wild Tales (Suitable for children aged 5+ and their families) SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER HALL TWO, 2PM (DURATION: APPROX. 55 MINUTES)
A new interpretation of the well-loved family classic. The brilliance of Prokofiev’s masterpiece is transformed into a theatrical interaction between classical music and storytelling, complemented by two musical tales from Russia. Tickets: £7 Family ticket for four (to include at least one child): £20
JUICE Festival:
Musical Rumpus (Ages 0 – 2) SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER GATESHEAD OLD TOWN HALL, 11.30AM / 1.30PM / 3.30PM (DURATION: 45 MINUTES INCLUDING TIME FOR FREE PLAY AT THE END OF THE SHOW)
Explore a magical underwater world of mermaids and monsters on this journey into the beautiful music of JS Bach, especially created for very young ears. Tickets: £5 North Music Trust is registered in England as a company limited by guarantee, number 4044936 and as a charity, number 1087445.
Warm Songs for Winter Days (For children under 7) SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER HALL TWO, 11AM & 2PM (DURATION: 1 HOUR)
Songs,dances and magical, theatrical fun to melt away those winter blues. Featuring Claire Tustin, Eleanor Mooney, Julia Partington & Jeremy Bradfield. Tickets: £5 per person
Royal Northern Sinfonia: The Snowman plus We’re Going on a Bear Hunt (For children and their families) MONDAY 22 & TUESDAY 23 DECEMBER, HALL ONE, 11AM, 2PM & 5PM WEDNESDAY 24 DECEMBER, HALL ONE, 11AM & 2PM (DURATION: APPROX. 90 MINUTES WITH INTERVAL)
Enjoy the magical experience of watching this seasonal family favourite, accompanied by a live orchestra. Tickets: £15-£17 (Concessions available) Family ticket for four: £50 (to include at least one adult and one child)
Big Family Sing & Dance (For children under 7) MONDAY 29 & TUESDAY 30 DECEMBER THE BARBOUR ROOM, 11AM & 1.30PM (DURATION: 1 HOUR)
With favourite festive songs, fun dances and musical party games. Tickets: £2.50 per person
Something Different You probably know Sage Gateshead is home to the best in classical music, but maybe you haven’t tried it for yourself! Why not bring the whole family along to one of our concerts where, In the next few months you’ll get the chance to hear extracts from Sleeping Beauty as part of Classic FM’s ‘Russian Fantasy’ concert on October 5th, and on January 18th where you can hear music from West Side Story, Gershwin and others as part of the wonderful ‘American Dream’ There are plenty more concerts, too. Just visit www.sagegateshead.com for details.
Regular Classes
(See timetable for further details of days and times)
Musical Bumps THURSDAYS, 6PM Sing to your bump, learn lullabies to help soothe the baby when it arrives, and enjoy yoga with an ‘active birth’ focus. Cost: £28.80 for a 6 week course
Babies, Babble & Play (Ages 0-12 months)
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS Start a musical journey with your baby in these interactive music-making sessions, helping to support your baby’s development through music and movement. Tickets: £3 per person (second child £1.50) Special offers for whole term bookings available. Call 0191 443 4661 for details.
Under 5s Sing, Play & Dance (Ages 0-4)
MONDAYS - SATURDAYS Fun singing, movement and music-making, designed to support your child develop musical and social skills. Tickets: £3 per person (second child £1.50) Special offers for whole term bookings available. Call 0191 443 4661 for details.
Planet Music (Ages 5-7)
SATURDAYS An exciting adventure of musical discovery! Encourage the development of your child’s musical skills in an engaging, fun and playful way. Tickets: £3 per person (second child £1.50)
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Musical Bumps
Babies Babble and Play
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From 8 Sept
1.30pm 1.30pm 1pm
sagegateshead.com
Fortnightly from 13 Sept until 22 Nov. Extra class on 29 Nov. No classes in Dec.
All classes take place in The Greggs Children’s Room unless otherwise stated. Adults must have a ticket and attend concerts and classes with their children. Sessions do not run on Bank Holidays. All information correct at the time of going to print but may be subject to change.
Ticket Office: 0191 443 4661
Planet Music
Sept-Nov 2014
Starts 18 Sept and 6 Nov (6 week course)
Notes
Under 5s Sing, 1hr 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am 9.45am From 8 Sept Play and Dance 11am 11am 11am 11am 11am
Class
Regular music-making classes for bumps, babies and beyond