The Sunderland Empire Theatre is a large theatre venue located in High Street West in Sunderland, North East England.
Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open.
Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Osward Stoll, the Sunderland Empire theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.
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Billy Elliot the Musical returns as exhilarating, hilarious and unforgettable as ever.
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Jersey Boys
The boys are back as the original Tony®-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour!
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