What's on in Sunderland

Six

Embarking on its UK tour, Six the musical tells the history of Henry VIII's wives in a way audiences haven't seen before. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into...

Pretty Woman The Musical

Once upon a time in the late ’80s, Vivian met Edward and her life changed forever. Be swept up in their romance in this dazzlingly theatrical take on a love story for the ages – and get to know these iconic characters in a whole new way – in a...

Wicked

Congratulations to Wicked on their 6000th performance in the West End!Wicked, the West End musical phenomenon and “London’s No.1 show” (LBC), is playing at London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre!With music and lyrics by multi-Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of...

Jesus Christ Superstar

Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerizing new production of the iconic global phenomenon, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR which comes to Liverpool for 1 week only! Starring Julian Clary as Herod, Ian McIntosh (We Will Rock You, Follies, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jesus, Shem Omari...

The Drifters Girl

Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards, this smash-hit show has a phenomenal soundtrack packed full of iconic Drifters hits including Saturday Night At The Movies, Save The Last Dance For Me and Stand By Me.Discover the remarkable story of the Drifters and the truth about the...

2:22 A Ghost Story

Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is...

The Wizard of Oz

Direct from The London Palladium, the sensational new production of one of the world’s most beloved musicals is embarking on a UK tour.Featuring the iconic original score from the Oscar-winning MGM film including Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road and We're Off To See The Wizard with additional...

New Purple Celebration - The Music Of Prince

I Should Be So Lucky

Head from the aisle to the isles in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Jason Donovan, Bananarama and so many more, all woven into a brand-new original story.Featuring all the Hit-Factory songs you love...

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals

This exhilarating show will showcase the exceptional talent of 12 of TV’s beloved professional dancers, supported by incredible singers and a live band, all performed within the wonderful world of glamour and sparkle that fans know and love from the smash hit series. Join hugely talented Strictly Professionals - Dianne...

Ellen Kent's Carmen

An evening of passion, sexual jealousy, death and unforgettable arias.This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including The Toreador’s Song, Carmen’s enticing Habanera, and Don José’s lyrical Flower Song in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville and its main square with Roman and Moorish influences.Sung in...

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who...

Ghost hunt - Ship Isis (Sunderland)

Sunderland Empire

Sunderland Empire Theatre is the North East’s premier entertainment venue with an upgrade to a larger, flat stage,  increase in the height of the fly tower and enhancement to technology and backstage facilities.  It is now capable of staging large-scale West End productions including plays & musicals and touring shows. ...

The Royalty Theatre

The Royalty Theatre in Sunderland is the only venue in the city to provide regular dramatic productions. They stage seven plays each season from September to June including a traditional pantomime each Christmas. Their funding comes from sponsorship's, subscriptions and proceeds from outside hires.

Lumley Castle

Bobby's Bar

Cafe 1851

Independent Sunderland

Pop Recs

Rainton Arena

Rainton Arena ia an indoor venue with capacity for 2000 people, hosting an eclectic programme of events.

Royalty Theatre

Ship Isis

Stadium Of Light

The Chesters

The Fire Station

The Independent

The Peacock Sunderland

The Quayside Exchange