Theatre in 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

Dirty Dancing

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

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

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

Singin' in the Rain

Based on the classic Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film.Song-and-dance legend, Adam Cooper, reprises the iconic role made so famous by Gene Kelly in Jonathan Church’s cri…

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

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

Johannes Radebe is back!2026 has been an extraordinary year for JoJo. He has become a British citizen, made his West End debut and started his dream role as pre…

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

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

A Country Night in Nashville

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville, perfectly capturing the energy and atmosphere of an evening in t…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Six

Nominated for 5 Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out London smash hit Six is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over!From Tudor que…

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

Trainspotting the Musical

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

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

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

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

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

Jesus Christ Superstar starring Sam Ryder

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Jesus Christ Superstar

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar follows the events of the last days of the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Hairspray

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago is the story of Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover afte…

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

Chicago The Musical

“Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation, adultery and treachery… all those things we hold near and dear to our hearts”.

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

Hadestown

The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is heading out on its first ever UK and Ir…

Sunderland Empire, Sunderland

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

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

Around The World

A concert featuring musicals from around the globe

Deptford and Millfield Community Centre, Sunderland

Outside Edge by Richard Harris

Scraping together a team for the afternoon fixture is the least of Rogers problems. As the match approaches, the players' personal lives completely unravel.

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Dorian Grey becomes infatuated with an exquisite portrait of himself, making a Faustian pact to remain forever young while the canvas bears the scars of his mor…

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Pantomime

St Andrew's Church, Sunderland

New

Erin Caldwell Workshop

Workshop

St Andrew's Church, Sunderland

New

Jack and the Beanstalk

Get ready for a giant-sized helping of Wearside magic in this hilarious, high-energy pantomime adventure!

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

Noises Off

Doors slamming, trousers dropping, and sardines flyingwelcome to the hilarious world of Noises Off!

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

The Birthday Party

The Birthday Party is about Stanley Webber, an erstwhile piano player who lives in a rundown boarding house run by Meg and Petey Boles, in an English seaside to…

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland

Cluedo

Its a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party.

Royalty Theatre, Sunderland