Connect Theatre Company Sunderland Empire Tickets
Connect Company is an inclusive theatre group for adults with additional needs. Connect Theatre Company Sunderland Empire Tickets from £67.5 Mon 19 Oct 2026
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Class Act Sunderland Empire Tickets
Class Act is a community acting class for individuals aged 50+ and is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Tuesdays. Class Act Sunderland Empire Tickets from £19.5 Tue 20 Oct 2026
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Dance Fit Sunderland Empire Tickets
A Dance Fitness class for adults 18+. Have fun and get fit at the same time by participating in choreography that focuses on stamina, coordination, mobility and balance. Dance Fit Sunderland Empire Tickets from £16.5 Wed 21 Oct 2026
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Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance Sunderland Empire Tickets
Our Movers classes are Ballet and Contemporary Dance classes for adults over 50 and run on Thursday and Friday mornings. Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance Sunderland Empire Tickets from £26 Thu 22 Oct 2026
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Community Chorus Sunderland Empire Tickets
Community Chorus is a community choir for individuals aged 50+ and is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays. Community Chorus Sunderland Empire Tickets from £26 Fri 23 Oct 2026
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ATG INSPIRE Academy Sunderland Sunderland Empire Tickets
Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy for young people aged 6-18 years. ATG INSPIRE Academy Sunderland Sunderland Empire Tickets from £168 Sun 25 Oct 2026
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Billy Elliot the Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful and beloved British musicals of all time. Ten years after it last played to audiences in its original home of London and the UK, this landmark production returns…
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Public Venue Tour Sunderland Empire Tickets
Always wanted to know what goes on backstage at Sunderland Empire? Tread in the stardust footsteps of the young Beatles, Kate Bush, Laurel and Hardy and Gary Barlow and immerse yourself in our theatre’s 116 year history. Public Venue Tour Sunderland Empire Tickets from £12 Sat 14 Nov 2026
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Legally Blonde Sunderland Empire Tickets
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being…
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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook (Pantomime) Sunderland Empire Tickets
Take flight for Christmas 2026 with The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook (Pantomime) Sunderland Empire Tickets from £15.6 Fri 11 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
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The Further Adventures of Peter Pan (Pantomime) – Relaxed Performance Sunderland Empire Tickets
Take flight for Christmas 2026 with The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook The Further Adventures of Peter Pan (Pantomime) – Relaxed Performance Sunderland Empire Tickets from £15.6 Mon 28 Dec 2026
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A Country Night in Nashville Sunderland Empire Tickets
Country music has seen a great resurgence in popularity in recent years, with the likes of The Shires, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum bringing their own contemporary style to the genre. These artists, together with the hit US TV show Nashville, has introduced country to a huge new, young audience. A Country Night in Nashville…
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The Greatest Hits of Motown – How Sweet It Is Sunderland Empire Tickets
Seen by over one million people, this show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artists such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more! “They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown…
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IDTA Tyneside Gala of Dance 2027 Sunderland Empire Tickets
IDTA Tyneside Gala of Dance 2027 Sunderland Empire Tickets from £25.08 Sun 10 Jan 2027
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Six Sunderland Empire Tickets
Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times). From…
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Annie Sunderland Empire Tickets
Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true…
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CATS Sunderland Empire Tickets
From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be? Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, and with a legendary score which…
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Sunderland Empire Tickets
Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, she finds herself under suspicion. Determined to prove her innocence, Chris becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every…
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Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Sunderland Empire Tickets
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie RETURNS for the 10th Anniversary Tour with a brand-new song. Featuring an all-star cast including, Eternal legend and Loose Women favourite Kelle Bryan and Drag Race UK…
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One Night of Elvis: Lee ‘Memphis’ King Sunderland Empire Tickets
Over the last 10 years as Lee has toured his One Night of Elvis he has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and beyond. In this latest production, Lee Memphis King portrays Elvis Presley at his peak celebrating the iconic ‘Vegas Years’…
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The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight Sunderland Empire Tickets
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of some of the world’s best musicians and vocalists, breathing beautiful dark energy into legendary rock and metal. Performing the…
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Singin’ In The Rain Sunderland Empire Tickets
Jonathan Church Theatre Productions Presents The Chichester Festival Theatre, Stage Entertainment and Sheffield Theatres Production of Singin’ in the Rain Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film Screenplay By Songs By Betty Comden and Adolph Green Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International Journey back to the glamour of Hollywood…
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Birmingham Royal Ballet – The Maiden of Venice Sunderland Empire Tickets
Admiral Sandro returns victorious to Venice to prepare for his marriage to the daughter of the Doge Birmingham Royal Ballet – The Maiden of Venice Sunderland Empire Tickets from £15.6 Thu 18 Mar – Sat 20 Mar 2027
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The Mousetrap Sunderland Empire Tickets
A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos, a remote country guesthouse welcomes seven strangers seeking refuge. But when a police sergeant battles through a deadly snowstorm with a warning no one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls. Every whisper hides a clue. Every story masks a lie. And…
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Sunderland Legends Sunderland Empire Tickets
Get ready for an unforgettable night celebrating the pride, passion and history of Sunderland AFC as some of the club’s greatest heroes take to the stage. Sunderland Legends Sunderland Empire Tickets from £27.04 Mon 29 Mar 2027
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ATG INSPIRE presents: ‘From Page to Stage’ Sunderland Empire Tickets
ATG INSPIRE presents: ‘From Page to Stage’ Sunderland Empire Tickets from £15 Wed 31 Mar 2027
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Kathleen Davis Stage School Presents Every Bunny Welcome Sunderland Empire Tickets
Kathleen Davis Stage School Presents Every Bunny Welcome Sunderland Empire Tickets from £29.64 Thu 1 Apr 2027
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Disney Princess – The Concert Sunderland Empire Tickets
Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents sing your favourite princess, hero and (yes!) villain songs, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen. We invite you to relive your VHS glory days, dress up…
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Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston Sunderland Empire Tickets
Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours the music, legacy, and unmatched talent of the legendary Whitney Houston. Celebrate Whitney’s remarkable musical repertoire in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band. Prepare to be captivated by an extraordinary journey through three…
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Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
Here’s the briefing: The year is 1943, and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War…
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Back To The Future The Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical as part of its first ever UK tour with rising Australian star Axel Duffy returning as Marty McFly. Winner of Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards, WhatsOnStage Awards and Broadway World Awards, this “perfect musical escapism” (Metro) is ready to take you…
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Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George Sunderland Empire Tickets
From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many. Rob…
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An Evening with Sir David Jason Sunderland Empire Tickets
Joined by Presenter Mike Bushell (BBC Breakfast) the show is an unforgettable evening of fun and laughter where Sir David takes the audience behind the scenes with stories from his legendary stage and screen career. From Only Fools and Horses, Open All Hours, The Darling Buds of May, A Touch of Frost and many more…
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The Full Monty – The Play by Simon Beaufoy Sunderland Empire Tickets
There are no heroes in Simon Beaufoy’s heartfelt play, just a group of lads trying to regain their dignity and pride. This fast and funny play is still very much of our time, as again we are hit by a cost-of-living crisis. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck and feel they have…
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Johannes Radebe: Finally Home Sunderland Empire Tickets
2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as presenter of Strictly Come Dancing. But one thing will never change: Johannes was born to dance. In his brand-new dance spectacular Finally Home, you are invited to an unforgettable evening…
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Jersey Boys Sunderland Empire Tickets
Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in the true-life musical phenomenon, Jersey Boys. From the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this is the musical that’s too good to be true. They were just four guys from Jersey, until they…
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Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
Experience the most powerful night of music you’ll ever have at the theatre at JUST FOR ONE DAY:THE LIVE AID MUSICAL, featuring the most iconic songs from BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THEWHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTNEY, DIANA ROSS and more. 40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history,…
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The Silence of the Lambs Sunderland Empire Tickets
Starring John Partridge (EastEnders, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (Coronation Street) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (Emmerdale) as Agent Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (Skins) as Buffalo Bill, this gripping new production brings these iconic characters terrifyingly close. When FBI trainee Clarice Starling is sent to interview the psychiatrist and infamous murderer Hannibal Lecter,…
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Pretty Woman The Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
It’s time to head to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood’s most iconic romantic comedies of all time. This ‘dazzling new stage show’ (Daily Express) takes to the road again in 2027 following a record-breaking run in the West End and a sell-out first UK tour in 2023. Vivian and Edward are unlikely soulmates…
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Starlight Express Sunderland Empire Tickets
An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express. As a child’s train set magically comes to…
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Jesus Christ Superstar Sunderland Empire Tickets
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and the iconic title number ‘Superstar’….
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Hairspray The Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
Neil Hurst (Hairspray, The Full Monty) returns to reprise the iconic role of Edna Turnblad with further casting to be announced. Hairspray took Broadway by storm, winning 8 Tony awards. The production went on to win 4 Olivier awards in the West End, and multiple awards worldwide. This feel-good classic is back. Featuring some of…
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Grease Sunderland Empire Tickets
After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more? With Debbie McGee keeping the students of Rydell High in line, get ready for a…
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Chicago The Musical Sunderland Empire Tickets
“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery…all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”. So begins the international multi-award-winning musical, CHICAGO. Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, CHICAGO is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out…
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Hadestown Sunderland Empire Tickets
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ireland Tour. ‘Big, beautiful and emotionally blasting’ (The Guardian), Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. Seen…
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Ballet Shoes Sunderland Empire Tickets
Adapted for the stage by Kendall Feaver and directed by Katy Rudd (The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Nanny McPhee), this truly ‘Spectacular’ (Guardian) reimagining of Noel Streatfeild’s beloved novel breathes fresh life into the classic story, while staying true to its heart. In a crumbling house full of dinosaur bones and fossils, three adopted…
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Witness Theatrical Grandeur at Sunderland Empire: The North East's Premier Stage. Unveil the magic of live entertainment at the iconic Sunderland Empire! This grand dame of theatre, dating back to 1907, is the largest venue in the North East of England. Sunderland Empire boasts a rich history, having played host to legendary performers and captivating audiences for over a century. Step onto the very stage that witnessed Academy Award winner Helen Mirren's debut and be transported by the power of live performance.
A Stage for Every Story: Diverse Entertainment at Sunderland Empire Sunderland Empire's program caters to a diverse range of theatrical desires. Witness the dazzling spectacle of West End musicals, be mesmerized by world-renowned dance productions, or be moved by the power of classic drama. This versatile venue also welcomes side-splitting comedy acts, family-friendly shows, and captivating concerts, ensuring an unforgettable evening for everyone. Book to see a show, allowing you to experience the magic of live entertainment at Sunderland Empire at sensational prices. Explore the current shows, find the perfect performance for you, and book your tickets today!
Sunderland Empire, High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
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Sunderland Empire Theatre FAQs
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Is Matilda The Musical at Sunderland Empire suitable for children? Matilda is recommended for ages 6 and up. It is a brilliant family show, but children under 5 are generally not admitted. For the best family view, we recommend the front of the Dress Circle.
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Who is in the cast of Woman in Mind at Sunderland Empire? The upcoming production of Alan Ayckbourn’s Woman in Mind features a star-studded cast including Sheridan Smith and Romesh Ranganathan.
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Is Faye Tozer performing in Mean Girls at Sunderland Empire? Yes! Local favorite Faye Tozer is part of the touring cast for Mean Girls The Musical. We recommend booking early as her dates are highly popular.
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How long is The Choir of Man performance? The Choir of Man typically runs for 90 minutes with no interval. It’s a high-energy show, so be sure to arrive early to grab a drink!
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What is the best parking for Sunderland Empire? The St Mary’s Car Park (SR1 3AH) is the most convenient multi-storey option and is just a short walk from the theatre.