Sunderland Shows

Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

Opening in the trenches of Flanders, a personal story unfolds in post-war industrial Birmingham as the Shelby family navigate the decisions that determine their fate and Tommy is intoxicated by mysterious newcomer, Grace. While Tommy is building his empire, Grace is operating as an undercover agent for Special Branch on...

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...

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...

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...

Dance Fit February

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.

Movers

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance class for adults over 55s

Community Chorus

Community Chorus is based at Sunderland Empire Theatre on Fridays

Ferocious Dog

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.

Bare Jams

Stop Making Sense (Film Screening)

Connect Theatre Company

Inclusive theatre group for adults aged 18+ with additional needs

Broadway Babies Pre-Walkers

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.

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...

The Elvis Tribute Artist World Tour

The incredible Shawn Klush first exploded onto the UK scene when 6 million viewers tuned in to see him crowned ‘The World's Greatest Elvis' live on BBC One. Soon after, Shawn was also crowned the first-ever ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion' in Memphis, Tennessee. Fellow American Dean Z, regarded as...

Rising Stars

Mica Paris

John Bishop: Back At It

After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh.

Bright Minds Youth Theatre

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

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...

Arab Strap

Tom Meighan

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band 2024 World Tour

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band return to the UK in 2024Lauded by Rolling Stone as “the embodiment of rock & roll”, with more than 140 million records sold around the globe and more than 70 million in the United States, Bruce Springsteen is one of the world’s best-selling...

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band - Ticket & Hotel Experience

Bruce Springsteen - Venue Hospitality Packages

BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN GIG AFTERPARTY SUNDERLAND

Clearwater Creedence Revival

The Lilacs : Sunderland

Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts

Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts a weekly performing arts academy.

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...

New Purple Celebration - The Music Of Prince