
A historic theatre in Sunderland, originally established as the Empire Palace, showcasing the very best West End shows.

Behind-the-scenes tour of the Sunderland Empire theatre with staff-led stories and backstage access.

Weekly adult dance fitness class for over-18s at Sunderland Empire, with no prior experience needed.

Ballet and contemporary dance classes for adults over 50 at the Sunderland Empire, with no previous experience needed.

Community choir for people aged 50 and over that rehearses on Fridays at the Sunderland Empire.

A show by Connect Theatre Company, an inclusive theatre group for adults with additional needs, at the Sunderland Empire.

West End and Broadway hit musical comedy about Elle Woods, with Amber Davies in the title role, at the Sunderland Empire.

Relaxed Christmas pantomime for families, with flying sequences, pirate sword fights and audience interaction, adapted for those who need a more comfortable theatre environment.

A tribute show recreating a buzzing Nashville honky-tonk with classic and modern country hits performed by Dominic Halpin & The Hurricanes.

Comedian Joanne McNally brings her Pinotphile stand-up show, following the success of 'The Prosecco Express', to the Sunderland Empire.

A fully staged, one-night-only live Motown tribute show with a live band and choreography covering the Motown songbook.

Gala of dance performances by the IDTA Tyneside region held at the Sunderland Empire.

The UK tour of the hit concert-style musical Six, in which Henry VIII's six wives tell their stories to the mic, comes to the Sunderland Empire.

The UK and Ireland tour of the family musical Annie, with Claire Sweeney as Miss Hannigan, at the Sunderland Empire.

A new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's feline musical CATS, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie, at the Sunderland Empire.

National Theatre production of Simon Stephens' play adapted from Mark Haddon's novel, about a teenage maths genius with Asperger's who tries to solve a mystery.

The 10th anniversary tour of the British musical about Jamie New, with an all-star cast including Kelle Bryan and Divina De Campo.

Elvis tribute show by Lee 'Memphis' King, billed as the World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist, recreating the King's Vegas years with live music and projections.

Michael Jackson tribute show with Ben Bowman and a live band playing the King of Pop's greatest hits at the Sunderland Empire.

A 13-piece chamber orchestra of classical musicians plays rock and heavy metal hits in classical arrangements on a stage lit by candles.

Stage adaptation of the classic Hollywood musical film, with original director Jonathan Church and choreographer Andrew Wright returning, and a set that pours 14,000 litres of water on stage.

Irish folk show by Seven Drunken Nights, a tribute to The Dubliners, with classics like 'Whiskey in the Jar'.

Stage adaptation of the ITV comedy Benidorm, bringing the favourite stars of the Solana Hotel to the Sunderland Empire.

Birmingham Royal Ballet's 'The Maiden of Venice', choreographed by Carlos Acosta after 'La Bayadère', with the Royal Ballet Sinfonia playing the score live.

The 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie's longest-running play, The Mousetrap, at the Sunderland Empire.
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