But we thought we would celebrate the success of the 2019-2020 Customs House show by looking back at other annual festive productions to have taken place at the venue. Remember you can buy copies of these and all our pictures by logging on here.
1. 2019 Snow White
The cast switch on South Shields's Christmas lights with rock stars East 17, Santa Claus and South Tyneside's Mayor and Mayoress, Norman Dick and Jean Williamson. Photo: Stu Norton
2. 2017 The Lambton Worm
Panto characters Arbuthnot Hopper and dog Puddles switch on the town's lights. Photo: Tim Richardson
3. 2015 Alice in Wonderland
A four-card trick for you. Photo: Stu Norton
4. 2014 Little Red Riding Hood
Cast members Steven Hamilton as Wolfgang, Natasha Haws as Little Red Riding Hood and Jamie Birkett as Bracken visit the town's Asda. Photo: Stu Norton