Sunderland Shows

Dear Evan Hansen

THE OLIVIER, TONY® & GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICALMeet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in. The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth. And now must give up on a life he never dreamt he’d have....

Milton Jones: Ha!Milton

Milton Jones introduces brand new comedy show HA!MILTONIs HA!Milton a musical?This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone-deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoesIt's...

Hugh Cornwell Plus Special Guests eXTC

Connect Theatre Company

Connect Company is an inclusive theatre group for adults with additional needs.

Only Fools & Horses The Musical

Based on John Sullivan’s legendary television show, this critically acclaimed home-grown musical spectacular features cherished material from Britain’s best loved TV series. With a script and original score written by John’s son, Jim Sullivan, and comedy giant Paul Whitehouse, prepare to get reacquainted with Britain’s most lovable rogues and experience...

Broadway Babies Music and Movement

Our Broadway Babies Pre-Walkers class provides a lovely opportunity to bond with your baby as well as encouraging movement and interaction with the world through musical theatre themed sessions.

Dance Fit 50+

A Dance Fitness class for adults over 50. Have fun and get fit at the same time by participating in choreography that focuses on stamina, coordination, mobility and balance.

The Puppini Sisters

Movers

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 55s

Community Chorus

Community Chorus is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays

Mark Chadwick

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.

Richard Hawley

Slava's SnowShow

Witness a show that revives the art of clowning, drawing in those who’ve turned away from the circus tents of old. Slava’s Snowshow is a cavalcade of chaos and charm that invites you to leave the everyday behind and indulge in pure, unadulterated delight.Join us for an unforgettable experience that...

Livewire The AC/DC Show

Ghost hunt - Ship Isis (Sunderland)

Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts

Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy.

Bright Minds Youth Theatre

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

Jack and the Beanstalk Sunderland

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum, we’re bringing a GIANT helping of festive fun to Christmas 2024, with the magical Jack and the Beanstalk!

The Amy Winehouse Band

Toyah & Robert - Christmas Party 2024

Christmas Family Theatre Tour

Join us for a Christmas themed tour of the building led by our own Elf with festive creative activities and tasks to complete along the way, appropriate for families with children under 11

Christmas With The Futureheads

Brutus Gold's NYE Disco Extravaganza

MANIA - The ABBA Tribute

Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, and enjoy all your favourite hits including Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All and Super Trouper.MANIA brings fans old and new a memorable night not to be missed. If you’re looking for an excuse to reminisce or simply be entertained,...

The ELO Experience - Electric Light Orchestra

The ELO Experience have been bringing the music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light orchestra to the live stage since 2006.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...

Ghost hunt - Havelock Tower (Sunderland)

Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

A crash of drums, a flash of light... the Grand Opera House stage is set to ignite with an explosion of colour and energy this April!

Destination Bowie

This Flight Tonight

Hue & Cry

Calamity Jane

Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin' musical comedy classic Calamity Jane is a rollin' on over the plains to a theatre near you. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (Cinderella,...