A theatre will be getting in the swing of things when its big band comes out to play.

The Customs House Community Big Band will be performing at the venue, at South Shields, Tyneside, on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 27 and 28.

A theatre spokesman said: "The players range in age from 25 to 80, with many of them veterans of the big band era. Their blend of big band and swing classics combine with rocking new works."

This year, the band has played at the Customs House, at the town's Cookson Country Festival and at celebrations for the 50th anniversary of town-twinning links with Wuppertal in Germany.

Tickets for the concerts cost £5, with concessions £3, and are available from 0191-454 1234