Sunderland Shows

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...

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.

Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts (Term 2 - end of term payment)

Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy.

An evening of clairvoyance with Karen Dawson

Dutch Uncles

The Jack Fletcher Band

Tired of Fighting + Post Rome, Labyrinthine Oceans

Tired of Fighting Single Release Show - Sunderland

Movers April

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 65.

Community Chorus February 2023

Community Chorus is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays

Steve Mason

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...

Walter Trout

This show has been rescheduled to 19th January 2021.

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.

We Are Not Devo

New Purple Celebration - The Music Of Prince

The Primitives

Chaos 8

BEYONCÉ - RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR

Flasher

Dance the Night Away

The Carpenters Story

This highly acclaimed production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular celebration of the classic songbook that made The Carpenters a legend in the world of popular music, selling over 100 million albums and singles.This show features the outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley with Musical Director...

Venue Tour

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.

P!nk - VIP Packages

P!NK

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...

The Serial Killer Next Door With Emma Kenny

Emma Kenny will take you on a journey looking at what ingredients of possibility lead to body counts by killers like Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, and John Paul Knowles. What creates a serial killer, and could anything have prevented their potential being activated, or were they simply...

Steve Harley Acoustic Band