Sunderland Empire

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When...

My Fair Lady

My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady”. But who is really being transformed?Directed by Bartlett Sher (acclaimed for the recent Tony Award-winning productions of...

The Bodyguard

Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge–what they don't expect is to fall in love.A ‘BRILLIANT!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller, The Bodyguard features a whole host of irresistible classics including Queen...

Movers February

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 65+s

Sunderland Empire Venue Tour

Always wanted to take a peek behind the famous red curtain at Sunderland Empire? Tread in the stardust footsteps of the young Beatles, Kate Bush, Laurel and Hardy and Gary Barlow on one of our exclusive behind the curtain tours.

Sunderland Empire Academy Term 2 (Mid Term Payment)

Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy

Let's Get Loud

I.D.T.A Tyneside Gala of Dance 2023

A Night with the Stars

Join us at Sunderland Empire Theatre where Northern Star Theatre Arts students based in Sunderland, will bring you a dazzling display of musical theatre and contemporary pieces, featuring the very best in song, dance & drama

The ELO Experience - Electric Light Orchestra

The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace...

Community Chorus February 2023

Community Chorus is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays

Curious Connections (Relaxed Youth Theatre) Jan - Feb 2023

A youth theatre group for young people on the autism spectrum aged between 13 – 18

Ellen Kent's La Bohème

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.La Bohème is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless...

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent Production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American...

Connect Company February

Relaxed Drama group for adults aged 18+ with additional needs.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

This thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, is a five-star spectacular which blends magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling that takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it.Returning to his childhood home, a...

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Swan Lake

Ballet’s greatest love story returns in Birmingham Royal Ballet’s lavish production. This romantic fable of ill-fated passion, powerfully illuminated by Tchaikovsky’s legendary score played live by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia, has bewitched audiences for generations. By a moonlit lake, a grieving prince witnesses the transformation of a swan into a...

Disney's The Lion King

At its heart is the powerful story of Simba and his epic adventure to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.Please visit our dedicated access page for information on accessible performances taking place throughout the tour.

Movers March

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 65.

Movers April

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 65.

Calling Planet Earth

Featuring songs from now legendary artists such as DURAN DURAN, SPANDAU BALLET, THE HUMAN LEAGUE, ULTRAVOX, TEARS FOR FEARS, DEPECHE MODE, OMD, JAPAN, ABC, SOFT CELL and many, many more.Performed by an incredible live band with awesome symphonic arrangements combined with stunning vocals and cast this is the must see...

The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is

Now in its 18th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combine’s first class music together with slick choreography and an amazing band. You’ll be ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The...

Steve Steinman's Anything For Love - The Meat Loaf Story

Steve Steinman brings you his brand-new production, Anything For Love, featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, the female lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Grammy Award winning song and No 1 hit the world over “I Would Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That)”. 

The Sunderland Story

This isn’t just a Sunderland AFC history lesson; this is a story about family, friends and the newly emerging city of Sunderland.

Dance the Night Away

MANIA - The Abba Tribute

MANIA - The Abba Tribute brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed.  If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then MANIA - The Abba Tribute is for you!So dig out those platforms, dust down...

Frankie Boyle

Show policies: no phones/recording, no latecomers, no readmittanceTrigger Warnings: Swearing/ Strong Language

Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers Story

Featuring hits such as Bye Bye Love, All I Have To Do Is Dream and Cathy’s Clown, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious, story of The Everly Brothers around those trademark “harmonies from heaven”.Follow the brothers through their rise to fame and their decade-long feud to...