Die Hard, Elf and the story of Hebburn: December extras at The Customs House

Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Written for Visit South Shields from the sources below.

Checked 8 Nov 2026.

Alongside the Sleeping Beauty panto, The Customs House on Mill Dam has added a few one-off December dates that are worth knowing about if you are planning a festive trip to the riverside.

The story of Hebburn, Tue 8 Dec, 7:30pm. Comedian Jason Cook, who is from Hebburn, is back with a one-night show about how his BBC sitcom Hebburn was made, with behind-the-scenes footage, stories about the cast and crew, and an open Q&A. General sale opened on Friday 6 November. (Shields Gazette, 4 Nov 2026: Jason Cook on the making of Hebburn; checked 8 Nov 2026)

Die Hard, Sat 19 Dec, 7:30pm. Settle the old “is it a Christmas film?” argument on the big screen. Tickets are £5.50. (Shields Gazette, 30 Oct 2026: Die Hard at The Customs House; checked 8 Nov 2026)

Elf, Sun 20 Dec at 5pm and Christmas Eve (Thu 24 Dec) at 4:30pm. Two family screenings of the Will Ferrell favourite. (Shields Gazette, 1 Nov 2026: Elf screenings at The Customs House; checked 8 Nov 2026)

Book through The Customs House website or box office. Its website sometimes blocks automated checks, so we have taken these dates from the Gazette. Please check times on the venue’s own page before you travel. (The Customs House: What's on; checked 8 Nov 2026)

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