Sunderland Shows

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...

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.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

West End mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes as part of its first ever UK & Ireland tour. From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards...

The 900 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Covers Band

Q&A Sides featuring Tim Burgess

Supersuckers ( show)

Bright Minds Youth Theatre

Bright Minds Youth Theatre is a vibrant and inclusive youth theatre group designed specifically for neurodiverse young people between the ages of 12 and 18.

Broadway Babies Music and Movement

Our Broadway Babies 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.

An Inspector Calls

J B Priestley’s Classic Thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLSStephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns.Hailed as the theatrical event of its generation, winning more awards than any other production in history, An Inspector Calls has thrilled more than 4 million people worldwide.When Inspector Goole arrives...

Movers

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 55s

Community Chorus

Community Chorus is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays

Imelda May

Sunderland Afc V Swansea City

Country Hits Live

Transporting you right into the heart of downtown NashvillePerformed by a cast of multi award-winning musicians and singers, Country Hits Live will celebrate the atmosphere and energy of an evening in the home of country music.Prepare be taken back through the history of country music featuring songs from Johnny Cash,...

Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts

Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy.

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners

In partnership with Tourism Ireland and in association with legendary Irish pub O’Donoghues, we invite you to join a talented cast of seasoned musicians dedicated to bringing the music of this iconic group back to life.Steeped in song, story and revelry, this spectacular tale celebrates The Dubliners, Ireland’s favourite musical...

Theatre Industry Preparation Week (13+)

Are you an aspiring performer? Do you want to learn the tricks and trades of the theatre industry? Do you love to sing, dance and act?

Hairspray The Musical

The ultimate feel-good musical is back on tour!Welcome to the 60s, where everyone’s grooving to a brand-new sound! Enter Tracy Turnblad, with big hair, big heart, and big dreams to dance her way onto national TV. On her journey to become accepted, Tracy befriends Link Larkin the teen idol, Seaweed,...

RATS

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is set to have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, mayhem and magic!Production shotCan the loveable but whacky inventor, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst...

Mad Hatter Family Tour

Join us for a Mad Hatter themed tour of the building with creative activities and tasks to complete along the way, appropriate for families with children under 11

Connect Theatre Company

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

Northern Live - Do I Love You

Keeping the faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the nation including an 11-piece band with 4 lead vocalists performing over 30 original hits, expect to hear:Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor, R Dean Taylor...

The Prat Pack 2025 UK Tour

Inspired by the performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, the UK stars are hitting the road (with Pasquale at the wheel of the tour bus).Packed with laughs and songs, backed by a 15-piece band, the show will let the audience in on...

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.

Once More... From the Top!

Tim Rice - My Life in Musicals - I Know Him so Well

The show will see Tim Rice reflect on his illustrious career at the heart of musical theatre, sharing anecdotes behind the songs – the hits and the misses along with stories of his life and live performances from the wonderful catalogue of songs that are synonymous with his name and...

Clearwater Creedence Revival 55th Anniversary Tour

Buy and sell tickets at StubHub for Clearwater Creedence Revival's concert at O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester on 9 May 2025.

Little seekers Ghost hunt Havelock Tower AGE 8+

Ghost hunt - Havelock Tower (Sunderland)

Ghost hunt - North East Aircraft Museum-Sunderland

The Magic Mod