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 Open Clasp Theatre Company presents Rattle & Roll Thursday 11 March 7.30pm Tickets £8.50 / £6 (conc) Open Clasp return with their unique mix of outrageous comedy and thought-provoking drama. Four women are trying to jump track. A new name, street and a settee mean a new start, a way out, and a past left behind. However a missing wheelie bin, a broken promise and mother’s day throw the women back on familiar ground, but this time they are on a collision course with a runaway train. Addressing issues including sexual exploitation, adoption and homelessness; Rattle & Roll is a story about chaos, the order behind it, and the strengths of those women trying to survive it. www.openclasp.org.uk 4 Corners Musical Network Presents Doon The Waggonway Thursday 18 March 1.30pm + 7.30 pm Tickets £8.50 / £6 (conc) Schools rates available please contact venue for details A Family Show with Storytelling, Music and Painting on stage. Doon the Waggonway is a celebration of the lives of people living and working in the industrial North East, exploring their roots and culture in music, stories and painting. Devised and performed by Ken Patterson, Richard Scott and Chris Bostock, the show offers a wonderful selection of traditional and new songs interlaced with stories ancient and modern for family audiences, reflecting the lives of the people who lived, worked and travelled near where you live. Discovering something of our ancestors is often a delight - and that’s just what we want to share with you ‘doon the waggonway’ of history. www.4cornersmusic.com Suitable for 7 years + Tom Kelly + The Customs House Present Talking Tom Friday 26 March 7.30pm Tickets £8.50 / £6 (conc) A series of hilarious monologues from North East playwright Tom Kelly: Elsie looks at a seemingly sweet 77 year old spinster Elsie, a lovely granny figure on the outside but what about inside? Is she as sweet as she seems? Neighbourhood Watch is the ultimate Neighbourhood Watcher; he is on duty twenty four hours a day… Watching you! Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the nursing home… Elsie is back in Elsie Rides Again! The Club Doorman, keeps the door at a CIU-affiliated working men’s club. He knows everyone’s business from committee, club organist to club members but does he know what he is doing to his family? There will also be readings by the show’s writer Tom Kelly www.tomkelly.org.uk Suitable for 15 years +   Sea Legs Puppet Theatre presents Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant Tuesday 30 March + Wednesday 31 March 10.30am + 1.30pm Tickets £4 (1 free teacher for every 10 pupils) The Selfish Giant owns a beautiful garden, in which children love to play. One day he takes offence at the children, and builds a wall to keep them out. Because of this, the garden is condemned to perpetual winter and the Selfish Giant’s only visitors are Lady Snow and her friends. One morning he hears the most beautiful music coming from his bedroom window and is delighted with the sight that greets him. Set in a magnificent steel sculpted garden, the story is told using beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical sound track and superb storytelling. www.sealegspuppets.com Suitable for 4 years +	Spoken Word Hyperlexic Wednesday 3 March 7.30pm Tickets £5 / £3 (conc) Three of the North East’s finest performance poets; Jeff Price, Kate Fox and Alfie Crow will amuse, amaze and delight you with their own impertinent brand of stand up poetry. Kate Fox is poet in residence on BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live. Jeff Price’s irreverent verse explores every subject from his unruly daughters to his unpredictable heart. Alfie Crow blends humour, poignancy and devastating honesty in a rare and powerful way. It’s poetry but not as you know it. www.myspace.com/katefoxwords This event will include an open mic session where budding poets in the audience are invited to perform their own poetry. 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 29 January Friday 26 February Ashes Of Iron  + Calcius Repton Sunderland five-piece Ashes Of Iron are good honest rockers with a real commercial edge, and cite Kyuss, QOTSA and Alice in Chains as influences. But they’re far more energetic and drive harder than their stoner rock image would imply. www.myspace.com/ashesofiron www.myspace.com/calciusrepton Friday 19 March  Glitch + Support After 10 Years, the North East’s most infamous new generation punk band GLiTCH are returning to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Oxclose Music Project. GLiTCH labelled “The Biggest Band Never to Leave Newcastle” first formed in 1999. The music was spawned by the onset of American punk bands hitting the UK and influences came from `Green Day’ `Blink 182’ `NOFX’ and `Sum 41’ to mention a few   Pandemic Regular live music night performed by and for under 18’s 6.30 – 9.30 Tickets £1 Sunday 20 December – Christmas Party 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... Steve Tilston 27 February Admission on the door £5 (£4) www.stevetilston.com Roy Bailey 6 March Admission on the door £6 (£5). www.roybailey.net Plus Support from Kate Young Double Bill with Ewan McLennan and Sean Donnelly 13 March Admission on the door £6 (£4) www.ewanmclennan.co.uk www.seandonnellyfolkmusic.com Grace Notes 20 March Admission on the door £5 (£4) Rallion 27 March Admission on the door £5 (£4) www.rallion.co.uk 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.	Dance iFiesta Cubana! Sizzling tropical salsa Latino Party Friday 12 March Doors 7.30pm £5 Salsa lesson:8pm - 8.45pm MusicaMundo presents: Fiesta Cubana with DJ Salsalex and Carlitos Rivera on the percussion. The best Salsa & Bachata all night long plus guest Salsa teacher and many surprises Buy your tickets in advance as it is a night to die for. Taking Part For the Young... Washington Youth Theatre (8 – 18 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 -13 years) Saturdays 12.00 – 1.30pm £42 for 12 weeks Senior (14 – 18 years) Wednesday 6.00 – 8.00pm £48 for 12 weeks Saturday Art Club (8yrs +) 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 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