Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are delighted to announce that 5 Milkshake! presenter, Olivia Birchenough, will be returning to Sunderland Empire this Christmas in The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook after a fabulous 2023 festive […]
Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing, the stage production inspired by the hit film, Dirty Dancing, will once again come to life before audiences eyes as this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live show returns. The 2026/27 tour […]
“…an absolute visual feast…” The Karate Kid The Musical by Robert Mark Kamen, Sunderland Empire By Lauren Powell Would you believe Karate Kid The Musical sparked some of the most in-depth debate I’ve had with a plus one about the nature of […]
Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are taking flight for Christmas 2026 with The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook and are delighted to announce that Heartstopper and Emmerdale star, Bradley Riches,is set to join this latest […]
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK & Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns for the 10th Anniversary Tour featuring a brand new song from Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae. It […]
Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Filmsare delighted to announce a national tour of the original award-winning production of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL opening at Sunderland Empire on 4 November 2026 where it will play until 28 November 2026 and its first return to the West End in […]
Sunderland Empire and Martin Dodd for UK Productions are excited to reveal villainous casting for The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook taking flight for Christmas 2026. Turning to the dark side and sailing the high seas is Miss […]
The lead cast and full creative team have been announced for the first UK tour of Burlesque the Musical. Faye Brookes will star as Tess Richarde, the Burlesque club owner portrayed by the legendary Cher in Stephen Antin’s Golden Globe winning, Best […]
Following an extensive global search, Universal Theatrical Group and Working Title Filmsare delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the national tour and limited West End season of the original award-winning production of BILLY […]
“…super songs…tremendous performers…this production definitely fits the bill.” Moulin Rouge! The Musical by John Logan, Sunderland Empire By Kay Wilson Moulin Rouge! The Musical has all the glitz and glamour of Strictly Come Dancing’s Blackpool week, with performances which are […]
Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, and following its world premiere in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical will embark on a major UK tour visiting Sunderland Empire from Monday 22 – Saturday 27 February 2027. Written by Irvine Welsh (adapted from his best-selling debut […]
“…one of the easiest five stars I have ever given…” The Choir of Man by Nic Doodson & Andrew Kay, Sunderland Empire By Lauren Powell When I was first offered The Choir of Man I hadn’t heard of it at […]
New casting is announced for the multi-award-winning hit stage show Moulin Rouge! The Musical which will be welcomed by Sunderland Empire from Friday 5 – Saturday 27 June as part of its first ever world tour. The cast includes Verity Thompson as Satine, Nate Landskroner as Christian, Cameron Blakely as Harold Zidler, Kurt […]
“…six out of five stars…pitch-perfect performances…” Waitress by Adrienne Shelly, Sunderland Empire By Kay Wilson Based on an original story by the late Adrienne Shelly, and music by Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles, Waitress is the story of a downtrodden waitress […]
“…a strong love story with a timely message… accompanied by some fantastic songs…” The Bodyguard by Lawrence Kasdan, Sunderland Empire By Kay Wilson The opening scene of The Bodyguard couldn’t have had more impact on its audience. I won’t spoil […]
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