Theatre in Sunderland

Murderous Minds with Emma Kenny

Are you ready to bring one of the UK's leading crime presenters and bestselling authors to your stage?

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. It promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Dirty Dancing

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story On Stage.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The smash-hit National Theatre production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to London for a strictly limited season, following an acc…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is the genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selli…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Pretty Woman: The Musical

One of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time is now coming to the West End!

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Karate Kid The Musical

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlin…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Burlesque: The Musical

Welcome to Burlesque the Musical, the glamorous, gritty and outrageously fun new musical based on the much-loved hit movie.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Anything for Love - The Meatloaf Story

Steve Steinman made his public debut when appearing on the UK's popular impersonation competition Stars In Their Eyes in 1993, going on to become the show's mos…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Billy Elliot the Musical

Seen by almost 12 million people across five continents and honoured with more than 80 awards worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is one of the most successful…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney's last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Legally Blonde

A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the hit-movie of the same name, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackl…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan, The Return of Captain Hook

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action, gravity-defying flying scenes and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan - Relaxed Performance

Join Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Smee for a brand-new adventure - packed full of action, gravity-defying flying scenes and laugh-out-loud comedy.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Annie

Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Cats

A new day has begun.A spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s multi award-winning musical CATS is coming to venues across the UK.From Euston station…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Funny, fabulous and feel-good, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed!Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheff…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Back To The Future The Musical

Strap in for the smash hit Back to the Future The Musical, landing as part of its first ever UK tour.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

The Full Monty - The Play by Simon Beaufoy

As in the 1997 smash hit film, this brand-new production is a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Jersey Boys

The Internationally acclaimed stage sensation, Jersey Boys!This smash hit musical has won 65 major awards and has been seen by over 30 million people worldwide.…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

40 years on from the iconic gig that re-wrote music history, relive the joy of Live Aid in a “completely new and delightful way!” (Pete Townshend of The Who).Pe…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Starlight Express

An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of m…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

New

Grease

The world’s best-loved musical is back! Grittier and more glamorous than ever before.After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Ogrepalooza With The Ogretones

Leave your pitchforks at the door and get in our swamp...Headlined by the UK's #1 Shrek tribute band, The Ogretones - an 8-piece live band featuring Shrek, Fion…

The Point, Sunderland

New

Ogrepalooza Presents: 25 Years Of Shrek Featuring The Ogretones

We’re going full summer swamp party as we celebrate the anniversary of Shrek’s original opening weekend.

The Point, Sunderland

Educating Rita by Willy Russell

Frank is a tutor of English in his fifties whose disillusioned outlook on life drives him to drink and bury himself in his books.

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

Into the Spotlight

Rebecca Jackson Dance Academy presents - Into the Spotlight.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Dance Schools of Sunderland Festival 2026

Join young people from Sunderland dance and performing arts schools for our annual Dance Schools of Sunderland Festival!

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Six the Musical Teen edition

A full-length adaptation of Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss international phenomenon SIX, modified for performance by teen actors for family audiences!Divorced, behea…

The Point, Sunderland