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Theatrical Extravaganza: Sunderland Empire's 2025 Musical Line-Up

Sunderland Empire Theatre is set to dazzle audiences in 2025 with an impressive line-up of musicals, each bringing its own unique charm and spectacle. From the whimsical world of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' and the revolutionary tale of 'Hamilton' to the edgy allure of 'Chicago', the rebellious rock vibes of 'Bat Out Of Hell', and the enchanting journey of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', there's something for everyone to enjoy. Let's dive into the theatrical magic that awaits theatergoers in Sunderland!

Apr 26, 2025
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1. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything takes off on a UK Tour in 2024, bringing with it an incredible theatrical experience the whole family will love. Directed by Thom Southerland, with design by Morgan Large and choreography from Karen Bruce. Based on the beloved 1968 film and James Bond creator Ian Flemming's book of the same name, follow the eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts as he, his children, and Truly Scrumptious set out to outwit Baron Bombast and his terrifying child catcher. Featuring classic songs including Toot Suite and the titular Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, join the Potts family as they defy the Baron in a tale of magical flying cars, mechanical mayhem, and more!
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22 - 27 Apr, 2025
Sunderland Empire

Sunderland · Sunderland Empire Theatre

2. Hamilton
It's the musical experience that bowled over Broadway, an all-out smash-hit epic that traverses the life of one Alexander Hamilton, one of America's Founding Fathers who took on the might of the British and won. Don't miss this musical behemoth as it comes to Manchester in November 2023!
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Jun 17 - Jul 26, 2025
Sunderland Empire

Sunderland · Sunderland Empire Theatre

3. Chicago
Join Roxie Hart and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder and good old Razzle Dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.
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4 - 9 Aug, 2025
Sunderland Empire

Sunderland · Sunderland Empire Theatre

4. Bat Out Of Hell
It's time to start revving your engines as Jim Steinman's Bat Out Of Hell heads out on a brand new UK tour! This mega-musical extravaganza is based on Meat Loaf's iconic album of the same name and features over 20 of the supergroup's hits, including, "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" and "Heaven Can Wait". Bat Out Of Hell made its West End debut in 2018, where it took London audiences by storm, now it's your turn to have a slice of the action! Full to the brim with enough pyrotechnics to keep any Meatloaf fan happy, Bat Out of Hell's tale takes us to a dystopian Manhattan where a Trump-like figure named Falco resides in his glittering tower. At the bottom live a group called The Lost, a bunch of rock and roll rebels who stopped aging at 18. In a whirlwind of shining chrome, spray-on jeans and Doc Martens, their leader Strat falls for his enemy's daughter, the innocent Raven, beginning a fantastic romance that sizzles and blooms through the unforgettable score.
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18 - 23 Aug, 2025
Sunderland Empire

Sunderland · Sunderland Empire Theatre

5. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
After thrilling London audiences back in 2020, Sally Cookson's innovative staging of C.S Lewis' seminal novel heads out on a new UK tour! A captivating production that uses ingenious stagecraft in the place of flashy effects to tell the story of four evacuee siblings who discover an enchanted realm at the back of a dusty old wardrobe and the epic adventure that awaits...
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11 - 15 Nov, 2025
Sunderland Empire

Sunderland · Sunderland Empire Theatre

Conclusion
As Sunderland Empire Theatre rolls out its 2025 musical line-up, audiences are in for an exceptional year of theater. With a diverse array of productions, each show offers something unique, from the nostalgia and whimsy of 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to the revolutionary fervor of 'Hamilton', the satirical edge of 'Chicago', the rock-fueled rebellion of 'Bat Out Of Hell', and the magical journey of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'. This theatrical season promises to captivate and entertain, making it a must-see for anyone looking to experience the magic of live performance.
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