Rhyme & Shine: Sensory Adventures

Rhyme & Shine: Sensory Adventures starts at Culture House Sunderland on Thursday 12 November, and it's a run that keeps going well into the winter. It's a series of sessions for the very young and their grown-ups, and it takes place in The Immersion Gallery, the venue's 360-degree space.

If you've heard of Rhyme & Shine before, this is a different way of experiencing it. Instead of just sitting and watching, children and adults explore the show together through songs, stories, music and immersive sensory environments. It's designed as a multi-sensory adventure, so there's plenty to look at, listen to and play with, all within that 360-degree gallery. The sessions are aimed at ages 0-4, so it's built for the toddlers and babies who'd rather be moving around than sitting still.

It's not a one-off, either. The first session is on 12 November, followed by 19 and 26 November, and then 3, 10 and 17 December. Every single one starts at 10:00am, which works well for a morning out before the nap. With six dates spread across two months, you've got a fair few chances to fit it in, and you can go more than once if you fancy it.

Booking is advised, and it's free. You only need a ticket for the child; grown-ups come in free, and the suggestion is one or two adults per child. All the sessions are at The Immersion Gallery in Culture House Sunderland, starting at 10:00am on 12, 19 and 26 November, and 3, 10 and 17 December.