For tickets call 0191 219 3455 We are interested in learning your views, hearing your thoughts and finding out what you know about public art in Sunderland. When the site launches in full, you will be able to upload video, leave comments and view the art. www.publicview.org.uk	Theatre Washington Theatre Group presents Welcome to the Jungle Wednesday 21 July - Saturday 24 July 7.30pm Tickets £3 A quartet of one-act plays by local writer John Seymour. Set in a modern city environment – an urban jungle – each play examines a different aspect of modern life, from homelessness to obsession with TV culture, from past indiscretions to the evils of prejudice, in an evening of comedy, drama and song. Contains strong language and adult themes, may not be suitable for children under 12 years of age. www.washingtontheatregroup.co.uk Comedy New Writing North and ARC present Kate Fox News Saturday 31 July 8.00 pm Tickets £6 / £4 (conc) Comic poet, stand-up and sometime journalist Kate Fox, anchors her dramatic life story to the big news events. While The Satanic Verses burned in Bradford, Kate hit the local headlines after eloping with a gunrunner. As the Twin Towers fell she was crafting it into a soundbite for radio news. She wished Tony Blair was her Dad, and found out the Yorkshire Ripper drove lorries for her Auntie. From the Thatcher years to MP’s expenses and volcanic ash, Radio 4 'Saturday Live' regular Kate Fox asks: where were you when the news broke? ' ... funny, quirky and a wonderful writer' (Sarah Millican). 'Had the whole audience laughing' (Daily Telegraph) www.katefox.co.uk	Music Hothouse A monthly showcase for the best new bands in the northeast Doors 8.00 pm, bar open till midnight £3.50 advance / £4 Friday 25 June Beyond The Grave + Risen Prophecy + Dangerous Nuns The five-piece heavy metal juggernaut that is Beyond the Grave combine soaring leads, crushing riffs and atmospheric interludes; the band’s latest EP Sand’s of Desolation has received a positive critical response including a 9/10 review in the December issue of Terrorizer magazine Pandemic Regular live music night performed by and for under 18’s 6.30 – 9.30 Tickets £1 Sunday 29 August   Davy Lamp Folk Club Is held every Saturday evening at the Arts Centre Washington. Each night starts with an informal session from 7.30pm which welcomes musicians  of all levels of ability.  click here for more information ...Coming up... 26 June Double Bill The Bill Elliott Band and Wendy Arrowsmith Admission on the door £5 (£4) The Bill Elliott Band have been playing around the North East for more than ten years now and combine an eclectic mix of songs with some beautiful harmonies and interesting arrangements. Wendy Arrowsmith is a young Scots singer who is fast making a name for herself around the country, as her extensive gig list confirms. 3 July Vin Garbutt Admission on the door £7 (£5) Vin is quite simply the biggest draw on the British folk scene and a huge name around the world, too. The Teessider has his own brand of off-the-wall humour, which he blends with some of the most heart-rending songs you'll ever hear. Come and see a master at work! 10 July Jim Bainbridge Admission on the door £5 (£4) Jim’s here for the annual pilgrimage to the Durham Miners Gala when we all proudly march with the ‘Cotia banner. An evening with Jim is a great way to round off a perfect day Plus - support from Stealing Sheep 17 July Nancy Kerr & James Fagan Admission on the door £6 (£5) It's always great to see James and Nancy, winners of the 2003 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo. They combine a highly skilful and innovative performance with great warmth, energy and good humour, combining the traditions of the North East and Australia. It doesn't get any better than this! 24 July George Welch & Misspent Uke Admission on the door £5 (£4) What better way to finish a great season than to singalong with George and the gang? A night of nostalgia par excellence. Come in good voice for the choruses – you’ll know them all! For more details visit www.davylampfolkclub.co.uk   Buskers’ In The Bar The Courtyard Bar hosts the regular weekly buskers’ session every Monday night, from 8.30pm. With the fantastic Paul Liddell	Dance Low Barn Ceilidh Nights with The Tony Corcoran Ceilidh Band Dancing and traditional music for the whole family in the Low Barn Friendship Ceilidh  - Friday 2 July 7.30pm Tickets £6 / £4 Get on your feet and join in the fun at our wonderful Ceilidh nights. Don’t worry if you don’t know the dances as a “Caller” will lead you through all of them. iFiesta Cubana! Sizzling tropical salsa Latino Party Friday 16 July 8pm - 12pm. Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets £5 Musica Mundo presents: Fiesta Cubana with DJ Alx, Carlitos Cubano + Guest DJ's. The best Salsa & Bachata all night long Also Featuring live music by: Alfaros and his Latin Jazz Ensamble. 6 Piece Salsa Band performing live 8 - 8.45pm. www.myspace.com/alxalfaro Buy your tickets in advance as it is a night to die for. Taking Part For the Young... REMIX - free arts activities for 13 – 19 years olds every Wednesday night at Arts Centre Washington, 6 – 8pm. Including drama, music, visual arts, dance, film and more Click here fore more information. Washington Youth Theatre (8 – 12 yrs) Join the Washington Youth Theatre Company and learn about stagecraft and script writing, take part in productions and films as well as making great new friends along the way. Junior (8 –10 years) Saturdays 10.15 – 11.45am  Intermediate (11 -12 years) Saturdays 12.00 – 1.30pm £42 for 12 weeks Saturday Art Club (8 - 12 yrs) Join the Saturday Art Club and find out just how much fun art can really be. Using techniques such as painting, drawing, printing and sculpture in fun & creative projects. Saturdays 1.30 – 3.30pm £48 for 12 weeks Oxclose Music Project (In association with Oxclose and District Young Peoples Project) Sundays 3pm – 6pm Support, equipment and practicing facilities that allow young peopleto form their own bands, record their own music and perform “live”to their peers and others Free For more information contact: 0191 4173382 Summer courses UMT:PLAY 2 – 6 August Suitable for 11 – 24 year olds FREE UMT:PLAY is an antidote to the many Pop Idol, Star-search shows which seem to dominate popular culture right now. Using professional working musicians, young people who get a space for the school will be asked to pick up their instrument, use their voice but most importantly - take their pen to paper as it’s original composition we are interested in. At UMT:PLAY, all styles of music are welcome, but enthusiasm is a must. Young people will get the opportunity to:- • Get started – rehearsal space and other musicians to collaborate with • Receive expert tuition (vocal skills, songwriting, stagecraft) • Develop and produce their own event • Record and take home their own material UMT:PLAY will offer a wide range of musical training but it is interested in what happens when different kinds of music are integrated; on offer is DJ training, music production, vocal work, instrument tuition, band development, rapping – there really are no limits. For more information contact Bob at Generator: E: bob@generator.org.uk T: 0191 255 4468 www.generator.org.uk   No Limits Drama Summer School Distance… 16 – 19 August £80 per person Suitable for 10 – 12 year olds For one week No Limits Theatre company will be based at Arts Centre Washington and invite you to join them to make a challenging and exciting new piece of theatre. We will explore exercises and techniques that will enable participants to fuse drama, dance, design and music to create the ideas and material for a production. With the working title of ‘Distance’ we will use ten random words as a creative starting point and through No Limits devising techniques and exercises explore how to create and produce an original piece of theatre. Call 0191 219 3455 to book your place You Can Sing! A series of short vocal workshops for all ages and abilities Saturday 31 July 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Day rate: £9 full price, £7.50 seniors, £4.50 under 18s, unwaged Session rate: £3 / £2.50 / £1.50 There will be 14 workshop sessions during the day – ranging from family fun to singing for older people, as well as individual voice clinics. Singing is fun and for everyone! 20,000 Voices will fill Arts Centre Washington with singing on Saturday 31 July. The day – from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm - will be packed with workshops for all ages, vocal advice and training, family fun and a big sing finale. You will even be able to book for a 15 minute singing lesson! You don’t need any singing experience – sessions will be designed for different ages, interests and abilities. Everyone can sing – and so can YOU! Come and discover your voice and what it can do. Leaders include: Ed Aldcroft, Alison Barton, Kat Davidson, Bridie Jackson, Andrew Scott and Maggi Ballantyne. Call 0191 219 3455 to book your place And for the young at heart… Watercolour Classes Unleash your creative potential at the Arts Centre Washington’s Watercolour class. Professional artist Vince Cooper will teach you techniques in shade, colour and tone and demonstrate the unique effects that only watercolour can give. Tuesdays 10 am - 12 pm & 7pm - 9pm £50 for 10 weeks Sequence Dancing Learn Waltzes, Quicksteps, Foxtrots and Tangos Tuesdays afternoons from 1.15 pm – 3.30pm Admission £2 Tea Dance Thursdays 1.30 – 3.30, with live music, Admission £1.50 includes refreshments. The “Nifties” Talks and demonstrations every other Wednesday 1.30 – 3.00 pm Admission £1.50 includes refreshments. Arts & Craft Fairs The first Saturday of every month (excluding January) 10 am – 4pm, free admission