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.
. 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. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
. 2017 The Lambton Worm
Panto characters Arbuthnot Hopper and dog Puddles switch on the town's lights. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson
. 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. | Johnston Press Photo: Stu Norton
. 2013 Cinderella
Is this the cast promoting the show in South Shields's Asda supermarket? Oh yes it certainly is. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
5. 2013 Cinderella
Is this the cast promoting the show in South Shields's Asda supermarket? Oh yes it certainly is. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
6. 2012 Dick Whittington and His Cat
A nautical launch for the 2012 show. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
7. 2011 Aladdin
Pupils from Greenfield School, Hebburn, meet Aladdin, played by Ray Spencer, in 2011. | JPIMedia Photo: Stu Norton
8. 2010 Puss in Boots
The cast launch the 2010 production. | JPIMedia Photo: Tim Richardson