Arts Centre Washington (ACW) will host a wide range of events and activities during the school break, including theatre, workshops, exhibitions, and family entertainment.
Matt Blyth, culture and heritage officer at Sunderland Culture, said: “We’ve worked hard to ensure we have something for everyone in our summer holiday programme, but obviously we’ve focused on giving young people as many opportunities as possible to spend some time doing something creative over the next few weeks.
“There are some great workshops for them to enjoy, while Agatha Christie’s The Mirror Crack’d, our powerful Where Were You Last Summer? exhibition, and our Swing Band Dance Party will give other visitors completely different experiences.”
One of the programme’s highlights is The Mirror Crack’d, a stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s classic tale, running from July 31 to August 2.
For younger audiences, Scoot Theatre will present Mrs Armitage on Wheels, based on Quentin Blake’s popular story.
The show is suitable for children aged three and above and will be performed at 11am and 2pm on August 16.
In the main gallery, the exhibition Where Were You Last Summer? is exploring hidden stories of dissent from a South Asian perspective.
The exhibition runs until August 30.
On August 9, families can take part in Film and Fun: Animation Special, a hands-on session with animator Sheryl Jenkins, followed by a screening of Pixar’s best animated shorts.
For those interested in music and dance, a Swing Band Dance Party will take place on July 26.
For more details or to book tickets, visit www.artscentrewashington.co.uk.
