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SUNDERLAND EMPIRE UNVEILS SPECTACULAR NEW SEASON — FROM WEST END HITS TO FAMILY FAVOURITES
Get ready for standing ovations and jaw-dropping moments — the Sunderland Empire has pulled out all the stops for its upcoming season, promising one of its most electrifying and diverse line-ups to date. From psychological thrills and musical icons to family favourites and festive fun, the theatre’s 2025–26 calendar is packed with big names, bold shows, and unforgettable experiences.
THE BIG MUSICALS
⭐ MARY POPPINS
📅 Wed 1 – Sat 25 Oct 2025
The world’s most beloved nanny soars into Sunderland for a magical 4-week run in Cameron Mackintosh and Disney’s dazzling stage version of Mary Poppins. With spectacular effects, beloved Sherman Brothers songs ("Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", "Chim Chim Cher-ee"), and new material by Stiles and Drewe, this multi award-winning musical is “practically perfect in every way”.
⭐ CHICAGO
📅 Mon 4 – Sat 9 Aug 2025
The sassy, sultry and sharply satirical Chicago returns, starring Strictly favourite Janette Manrara as Roxie Hart and musical theatre veteran Darren Day as Billy Flynn. Expect all the Fosse finesse and sizzling jazz you could want in this tale of fame, crime, and media manipulation, set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era Chicago.
⭐ BAT OUT OF HELL
📅 Mon 18 – Sat 23 Aug 2025
The rock-opera inspired by Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s epic music roars back onto UK stages in a brand-new production. Complete with a towering set and an on-stage band, Bat Out of Hell is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride through love, rebellion and pure rock ‘n’ roll.
⭐ KINKY BOOTS
📅 Tue 2 – Sat 6 Dec 2025
Strutting back into the spotlight with stilettos blazing, Kinky Boots brings its message of self-expression, acceptance and high-octane musical joy. Featuring Grammy and Tony-winning music by Cyndi Lauper, this feel-good hit is based on the true story of a factory saved by fabulous footwear.
⭐ SUNNY AFTERNOON
📅 Tue 4 – Sat 8 Nov 2025
Charting the rise of The Kinks and set against the backdrop of 1960s Britain, this Olivier-winning musical celebrates the highs and lows of one of rock’s most influential bands, with hits like “You Really Got Me” and “Lola”.
⭐ TOP HAT
📅 Tue 18 – Sat 22 Nov 2025
Glamour returns with Top Hat, a sumptuous stage version of the 1935 Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers classic. Featuring Irving Berlin’s timeless score, this toe-tapping spectacle is a high-kicking celebration of old Hollywood elegance.
⭐ FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
📅 Tue 25 – Sat 29 Nov 2025
Tradition takes centre stage in this powerful, emotionally rich musical. With iconic songs like “If I Were a Rich Man” and “Matchmaker”, Fiddler on the Roof remains one of the most beloved shows in theatre history.
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THEATRICAL THRILLS & TWISTS
🎠2:22 - A GHOST STORY
📅 Mon 8 – Sat 13 Sep 2025
The supernatural smash-hit 2:22, by Danny Robins (Uncanny, The Battersea Poltergeist), returns with Stacey Dooley and Kevin Clifton in the cast. Expect laughs, jumps, and secrets in this edge-of-your-seat thriller. Do you believe in ghosts?
🎠INSIDE NO. 9 – STAGE/FRIGHT
📅 Tue 16 – Sat 20 Sep 2025
Creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith bring their darkly comic anthology to the stage after a West End sell-out. Expect a twist-laden evening full of eerie elegance, with familiar favourites and brand-new tales from the minds behind the BAFTA-winning TV series.
NOSTALGIA AND LAUGHS
🎶 FRIENDS! THE MUSICAL PARODY
📅 Tue 23 – Sat 27 Sep 2025
The hilarious off-Broadway hit lands in Sunderland, offering fans of the iconic TV show a tongue-in-cheek celebration of Ross, Rachel, Monica, Chandler, Joey and Phoebe. Perfect for a girls’ night out or a nostalgic throwback.
🎸 THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
📅 Tue 11 – Sat 15 Nov 2025
Step through the wardrobe and into a magical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s classic. A visual and emotional treat for families and fantasy lovers of all ages.
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DERREN BROWN & DRAMATIC DELIGHTS
🌀 DERREN BROWN: ONLY HUMAN
📅 Tue 29 Jul – Sat 2 Aug 2025
The master of illusion is back with a brand-new show, Only Human. The contents remain a mystery, but if past performances are anything to go by, prepare to have your mind well and truly blown.
PANTOMIME MAGIC
✨ SLEEPING BEAUTY
📅 Fri 12 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026
With Laura Main (Call the Midwife), David Ribi (Milkshake!), local legend Miss Rory, and crowd favourite Tom Whalley, this year’s panto promises sparkle, silliness and serious festive cheer. A wicked curse, a dashing prince and a jester with jokes – what more could you want?
ONE-NIGHT WONDERS & MUSICAL LEGENDS
🎤 The Illegal Eagles – Mon 1 Sep
🎶 80s Live – Thu 4 Sep
🌙 Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight – Sat 6 Sep
🧠Strange But True Crime with Jennifer Rees – Sun 7 Sep
📺 An Audience with Coronation Street – Sun 21 Sep
🎄 Nativity! The Musical – Fri 31 Oct – Sat 1 Nov
🎤 Queen of the Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston – Sun 9 Nov
🎙 The Drifters in Concert – Sun 16 Nov
From classic rock to true crime and festive cheer to soap stars, the one-night-only shows add even more sparkle to an already stacked season.
🎟 BOOKING DETAILS
Tickets for all shows available at:
👉 www.ATGtickets.com/sunderland
💷 Transaction fees may apply
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