Embark on an extraordinary journey of theatrical wonder at the Sunderland Empire, where an exciting lineup of performances promises to captivate audiences. From the comedic charm of 'Only Fools and Horses - The Musical' to the enchanting magic of 'Slava's Snowshow', this season's offerings are a celebration of diverse art forms. Dive into the vibrant world of 'Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat', the nostalgic allure of Motown, and the grandeur of ballet with Birmingham Royal Ballet's 'Cinderella'. With a variety of genres and stellar performances, Sunderland Empire is set to be the epicenter of cultural entertainment.

A Theatrical Extravaganza at Sunderland Empire: Unforgettable Performances Await!

Sunderland Empire is set to host a remarkable array of performances in early 2025, showcasing a blend of classic musicals, dazzling dance, iconic operas, and captivating theatrical dramas. From the whip-cracking adventures of 'Calamity Jane' to the poignant melodies of 'La Traviata', each show promises to deliver unforgettable entertainment. Notable highlights include the return of 'The Magic of Motown', a biographical musical on Tina Turner, and the enchanting ballet production of 'Cinderella'. Join us as we explore the exciting line-up that awaits audiences.

Sunderland Empire: A Season of Artistic Excellence

Get ready for an unforgettable cultural journey at Sunderland Empire Theatre as it unveils a spectacular lineup of events for 2025. From the classic Western musical 'Calamity Jane' starring Carrie Hope Fletcher to Giovanni Pernice's electrifying dance showcase, each event promises a unique theatrical experience. Immerse yourself in the soulful rhythms of 'The Magic of Motown,' the elegance of Birmingham Royal Ballet's 'Cinderella,' and the dramatic operatic tales of 'La Traviata' and 'Madama Butterfly.' There's something for everyone in this vibrant mix of music, dance, history, and drama.

Sunderland Empire Unveils a Dazzling Lineup: From Calamity to Motown Magic

Get ready for an unforgettable year at Sunderland Empire Theatre as it hosts an eclectic line-up of performances in 2025. From the soulful sounds of 'The Magic of Motown' to the enchanting ballet of 'Cinderella', and the dramatic operas 'La Traviata' and 'Madama Butterfly', there's something for everyone. Families can enjoy 'Horrible Histories' with both 'Terrible Tudors' and 'Awful Egyptians', while music lovers will be captivated by 'Tina - The Tina Turner Musical'. Don't miss classic plays like 'An Inspector Calls', the effervescent 'Hairspray', and the fantastical 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang'.

A Theatrical Journey Through Time: Sunderland Empire's 2025 Showcases

The Sunderland Empire Theatre is set to dazzle audiences in 2025 with a stellar line-up of performances ranging from timeless classics to family favorites. From the spellbinding ballet of Cinderella by the Birmingham Royal Ballet to the stirring operatic tales of La Traviata and Madama Butterfly, Sunderland's stage will host a variety of genres. Not to be outdone, the musicals Tina and Hamilton promise electrifying performances, while Horrible Histories brings historical humor to life. Whether you are a fan of heartwarming musicals, historical dra-mas, or classic operas, Sunderland Empire has a spectacular show just for you.

Sunderland Empire's Spectacular 2025 Theater Line-Up

Prepare to immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of performance arts as Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts an array of spectacular events. From the electrifying rhythms of ‘Tina - The Tina Turner Musical’ to the poignant dramatics of ‘An Inspector Calls,’ audiences are in for an unforgettable experience. Discover the magic of musicals like ‘Hairspray’ and the nostalgic charm of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,’ along with the groundbreaking ‘Hamilton’ and the iconic ‘Chicago.’ Each performance promises to captivate, offering a diverse range of stories and musical excellence.

Sunderland Empire Takes Center Stage: A Theatrical Journey of Timeless Musicals and Classic Dramas

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable theatrical experience as Sunderland Empire unveils its 2024-2025 season lineup with a stellar array of musicals. From the magical flying car in 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' to the revolutionary beats of 'Hamilton,' this season promises a diverse range of storytelling, with performances from beloved classics like 'Chicago' and 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe'. Fans of rock and roll can revel in the adrenaline-fueled 'Bat Out Of Hell'. Each production brings unique artistry, promising fans a spectacular journey through music, dance, and drama.

Sunderland Empire Unveils a Stellar Lineup: A Theatrical Odyssey Awaits

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!

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

Get ready for a breathtaking theatrical journey in 2025 as Sunderland Empire Theatre hosts an impressive lineup of musicals that promise to captivate audiences of all ages. From the revolutionary rhythms of 'Hamilton' to the dazzling drama of 'Chicago', the high-octane energy of 'Bat Out Of Hell', and the imaginative adventure of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', this season's offerings are a testament to the vibrant diversity and creativity of contemporary theater. Each show brings its own unique flair, offering something for everyone to enjoy.

Sunderland Empire's 2025 Line-up: A Must-See Musical Extravaganza

Musical enthusiasts are in for a treat as Sunderland Empire Theatre brings a captivating lineup of shows to its stage in 2025. From the historical epic 'Hamilton' to the sultry allure of 'Chicago', the rock opera 'Bat Out Of Hell', and the magical world of 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', this year's performances promise a rich tapestry of storytelling and theatrical excellence. Join us as we delve into the details of each production, exploring the unique elements that make these performances a must-see for any fan of the performing arts.

Sunderland Unveiled: An Exciting Line-up of Musicals to Enliven 2025

The world-famous Sunderland Empire Theatre is all set to host a series of electrifying performances that include Broadway's chart-toppers like 'Hamilton', 'Chicago', 'Bat Out Of Hell', and 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe'. Starting from June 2025, the theatre will become the focal point for storytelling, captivating audiences with performances by talented artists. From the life of Alexander Hamilton to the rock-and-roll saga of 'Bat Out Of Hell', each production promises a unique theatrical experience that connects with audiences on multiple levels.

Sunderland Empire Showcases Broadway's Finest: Hamilton, Chicago, and More

The Sunderland Empire is set to make waves with a diverse and thrilling lineup of theatrical performances in early 2026. From the beloved classic 'Matilda The Musical' to contemporary favorites like 'Mean Girls,' audiences are in for a treat. The empire will host a variety of shows that span across musicals, operas, and plays, each bringing its unique flavor and charm to the stage. With stellar casts and captivating stories, these performances promise unforgettable experiences for theatergoers of all ages.

Unveiling Premier Performances: Sunderland Empire's Theatrical Treats of 2026

Sunderland Empire is set to host an electrifying lineup of performances from 2026 into 2027, featuring everything from iconic musicals to breathtaking dance shows. With a diverse slate of productions that promise to thrill, entertain, and inspire, this year's offerings at the Empire ensure something for every theatre enthusiast.

A Year of Showstoppers: Sunderland Empire's Dazzling Theatre Line-Up

It first pirouetted its way into our hearts on the big screen, and is now dancing its way across the country on a brand new tour! With a score by none other than Elton John, Billy Elliot: The Musical brings to life the heart-warming tale of a young working-class kid who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. The only catch? He's a boy!

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Billy Elliot The Musical

Sunderland Empire

We explore ballet technique and terminology, building strength, coordination and stamina as well as developing the expressive side of dance.

Movers Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Sunderland Empire Theatre

Direct from London's West End, and featuring a spectacular cast of world-class Singers and epic live band, join us for a Landslide concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits, as you’ve never heard them before!

The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

The sessions will incorporate music from the 1950s up to modern day and dance styles from the jive to the Charleston to the robot!

Dance Fit

Join us to explore all elements of acting and have the opportunity to perform on our iconic stage.

Class Act

A Night of celebrating 30 Yrs of SK Dance

We explore acting, creative movement, writing and production elements in a safe and supportive environment led by experience practitioners.

Connect Theatre Company

Our choir explores songs from past and present, develops harmony work, sheet music reading and blending with a group. We have multiple performance opportunities throughout the year.

Community Chorus

Dirty Dancing returns to Sunderland as part of a UK and Irish tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing.

Dirty Dancing

Michael Flately's internationally renowned dance troupe returns in 2026 with yet another breathtaking extravaganza. Fresh costumes, choreography, brand-new technology, and more will come together for yet another unforgettable show in this new tour, 30 Years of Standing Ovations. So expect a thunderous evening as theatres across the country strengthen their stages for the one and only Lord of the Dance!

Lord Of The Dance

Following sold-out shows in North America, The Simon and Garfunkel returns to the UK! A theatrical-style concert experience, this show traces the life and times of the influential 60s act with video projections and vintage clips, and of course, live performances of loads of the duo's greatest hits, from 'Mrs Robinson,' to 'The Sound of Silence.'

The Simon and Garfunkel Story

Welcome to Burlesque! The iconic 2010 film which shimmied from screen to stage is now heading out on tour! Set in a struggling burlesque lounge at the mercy of big-shot developers, the titular Burlesque is a titillating tale of rivalries, relationships, and revelry as witnessed by newbie Ali. With her own dreams of stardom propelling her forward, can her talents help to keep the club afloat?

Burlesque

Robert Kamen's beloved 1984 movie is back in this brand-new stage adaptation, making its UK and West End premiere! The film that inspired martial arts fever, this thrilling new musical production promises to lovingly re-create the franchise with added theatricality. Featuring a book by Kamen, music and lyrics by Drew Gasparini, and directed by Amon Miyamoto it's time to wax on, as the story of Danny LaRusso is updated for a new generation!

The Karate Kid - The Musical

Spectacular, specular! The Broadway and West End smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now setting out on a UK Tour, starting the party in Edinburgh with an extended run from April 2025!

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Behemoth of sunny, classical-infused synth-pop, Electric Light Orchestra was one of the most prolific bands of the '70s and '80s. From the early strains of 'Mr. Blue Sky', it's impossible not to become totally immersed in Jeff Lynne's cheerful sphere of Beatlesque lyrics and joyful instrumentations that are capable of tackling dark themes with wit, honesty, and total euphoria. As one of the foremost tributes to the band, the ELO Experience recreates the songs, light shows and atmosphere with wonderful accuracy and respect. Don't say: 'it's almost like being there'. Do say: 'I couldn't tell the difference!'

The ELO Experience

Stepping out of the ballroom and onto a stage near you! Back by popular demand, your favourite Strictly professionals are on the road again in 2026, bringing this electrifying dance-fest with them. Following a phenomenal debut in 2019, that saw high critical and audience praise, you'll get to experience the talented pros as they shimmy, waltz, tango and more in a dazzling live experience. So get rhinestoning your spandex and work on those tans for this Strictly spectacular affair!

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

Featuring a talented cast of poets, dancers, musicians and vocalists, The Choir of Man is a brand new choral experience that'll fill your soul with soaring harmonies and plenty of feel-good moments! Set in a working pub, Choir Of Man brings together the sonorous, deep timbres of nine burly lads for winning arrangements of a broad spectrum of pub tunes, folk classics, Broadway hits, and classic rock and pop anthems and more.

The Choir of Man

The sweetest musical treat returns, bringing its delicious confection of peppy songs, romance, and dramedy to the UK on this extra special 10th anniversary tour starring Carrie Hope Fletcher (at limited venues), alongside Les Dennis, Evelyn Hoskins and Sandra Marvin! Adapted by Jessie Nelson from the beloved 2007 indie film by Adrienne Shelly and with an all-female creative team led by a swelling score from singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles, it's a life-affirming feel-good hit - the perfect thing to chase the cobwebs away.

Waitress

Don't miss your chance to see this heartfelt musical love letter to the late, great soul goddess Whitney Houston. The Bodyguard tours the UK, taking its incredible music and unforgettable songs to YOU! Based on the hit TV film, The Bodyguard is a story of love and second chances, set to timeless Whitney Houston hits like Queen of the Night, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, and of course, I Will Always Love You.

The Bodyguard

The spirit of The Dubliners lives on in this exhilarating show celebrating their music and legacy as Ireland's favorite sons. Beginning with their 1962 formation in a back room at the iconic O'Donoghues Pub and exploring their subsequent 50-year career, a talented cast of singers and musicians bring the story of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, John Sheahan, Ciaran Bourke, and Jim McCann to life with joy and revelry, and of course, a whole lot of 'craic; Seven Drunken Nights is one of the ultimate, feel-good ways to experience The Dubliners. It has played venues worldwide and enjoyed a spell in the West End too. Now with a brand new staging, don't miss this chance to dance in the aisles once more!

Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners

In a musical moment as legendary as when Henry VIII first penned Greensleeves, the Horrible Histories crew are back on the road in 2026 to give the public what they want - a live concert experience! Featuring a raft of tunes from the beloved CBBC Television series, get ready to rock with such greats as Dick Turpin, Charles II, and the Vikings, accompanied by a full live band!

Horrible Histories - The Concert

Get in, losers; we're going on tour!  Tina Fey brought the Burn Book to the West End in the Summer of 2024, shortly after, a $105 million-grossing movie was made - and it was like, totally fetch! Now the 12-time Tony nominated musical, which features a Book by Fey, music from Jeff Richmond, lyrics from Legally Blonde's Nell Benjamin and direction from Book of Mormon's Casey Nicholaw invites you to join Cady Heron once again as she heads from the wilds of Africa to the wilds of high-school across the UK...this time with songs!

Mean Girls

A must-see for all Elvis fans! Don't miss this remarkable Elvis tribute show. It's like no other Elvis Presley show with the remarkable tribute artist Lee 'Memphis' King - awarded the ultimate accolade of World Champion Elvis Tribute Artist. You're invited to celebrate a night of pure Presley, with world-class musicians and backing vocalists along with a projection of Elvis' life and music, it will be like he never left.

One Night of Elvis - Lee Memphis King

Lust! Jealousy! Intrigue! Murder! It can only be Georges Bizet's simmering tale of a woman scorned - Carmen! Presented by the award-winning Ellen Kent Productions and Opera International and featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv, give yourself over to the delectable sights and sounds of this unforgettable opera. Featuring world-famous arias including the Toreador Song and the alluring Habanera, Ellen Kent's classic production will have you hot under the collar as it heads on its farewell tour in 2026!

Ellen Kent's Carmen

An electrifying celebration of the undisputed Queen of rock-n-roll, What's Love Gotta Do With It? - The Tina Turner Story is the ultimate night out for all fans of the iconic performer! Taking you on a whistlestop tour through her 50-year career, expect to hear all the hits, including Private Dancer, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Proud Mary, River Deep, Nutbush City Limits, Simply The Best and many more.

What's Love Got To Do With It

A brand new adaptation of the award-winning children's TV series! See your favourite character, Bluey, come to life on stage in this vibrant and educational production. Colourful sets and imaginative puppetry will ensure this original story is memorable for young audiences, particularly if it's their very first theatre experience! Also featuring brand-new songs created just for this production.

Bluey's Big Play

Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Heading out on a final farewell tour in 2026, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes, including a breathtaking Japanese garden.  One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.

Ellen Kent's Madama Butterfly

Surpassing over 10,000 performances on London's West End (that's an incredible 24 years of shows), Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is safely one of the UK's favourite musicals. Now, courtesy of Bill Kenwright Limited, the legendary hit takes to the road this year on tour, bringing the emotional tale of two brothers torn asunder by fate to you. Including modern classics such as 'Tell Me It's Not True', 'Marylin Monroe' and 'Bright New Day' among many more, discover once more (or for the first time) the heartwrenching yet uplifting journey that is this special show.

Blood Brothers

Sheridan Smith makes a triumphant stage return in a revival of Alan Ayckbourn's 1985 play Woman in Mind, opening in the West End at the Duke of York's Theatre this December, before taking to the road to play in Sunderland and Glasgow in spring 2026. A dark comedy that follows housewife Susan after her reality is split in two after a bump on the head, Woman in Mind is a heartfelt and humourous examination of family and identity, with a psychological twist, with Smith at the helm of an ensemble cast who play the families of her dual realities. Direction comes from Michael Longhurst, with set and costume design by Soutra Gilmour.

Woman in Mind

Roald Dahl's much-loved classic of an extraordinary child with magical powers has been reigning supreme at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012 and now sets out on a brand new UK tour! Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company, this extraordinary show has won seven Olivier Awards and has captured the hearts of young and old theatergoers alike, making it one of the most sought-after musicals of the last decade.

Matilda The Musical

When this exuberant musical from The Feeling's Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae premiered at the Sheffield Crucible in 2017, it became an instant success with both audiences and critics. Based on the story of Jamie Campbell, a gay 16-year-old who stunned his school by heading to prom in heels and frock, Everybody's Talking About Jamie is an infectious, funny and touching exploration of sexuality, ambitions and coming of age when you're destined to stick out from the crowd.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

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...

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

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.

Bat Out Of Hell

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.

Chicago

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!

Hamilton

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!

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Eight-time Tony and four-time Olivier Award-winning musical smash hit Hairspray spreads its toe-tapping magic across the UK once more during a hotly anticipated regional tour in 2024! Based on the 1988 feature film, the effervescent production first wowed audiences in Seattle in the early 2000s, with acclaimed Broadway and West End runs following soon after. 

What's the story?

Ebullient songs like 'You Can't Stop The Beat', 'I Can Hear The Bells', and 'Good Morning Baltimore', punctuate a coming-of-age story as bold and big as its character's hairstyles. Curvy teenager Tracy Turnblad shakes up the status quo when she auditions for a regular spot on The Corny Collins Show and wins. Becoming an overnight sensation and relatable role model, she sees beyond the trendsetting and sets out on a path to bring racial integration to the popular variety show. 

Hairspray

Often referred to as the definitive staging of JB Priestley's drawing-room drama, this production from London's National Theatre is on tour this year - bringing the masterpiece to you. Debuting in 1992, this iteration has been seen all over the world, scooping awards with each revival. Original director Stephen Daldry (The Hours, Billy Elliot) returns for this jaunt, showcasing his innate understanding of the literary classic. Now starring Tim Treloar as Inspector Goole and Jackie Morrison as Mrs Birling!

An Inspector Calls

Everyone loves a biographical musical, and this one really is better than all the rest! Tina!, the phenomenal extravaganza based on the life of iconic songstress Tina Turner is taking to the road! Directed by Mamma Mia!'s Phyllida Lloyd, with a book by Katori Hall, the Olivier Award-nominated spectacular is the perfect night out for fans of The Queen and Rock and Roll. Get ready for an electrifying journey through Tina's life, with dazzling choreography, blazing soul, and a whole lotta love!

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

The award-winning Horrible Histories return to the stage in February, taking their Awful Egyptians live show on tour around the country! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in', this show takes a look at the egregious escapades of the ancient Egyptians, from monstrous mummies to Pharoahs and pyramids! With special effects, live actors and a whole heap of horrible fun, this is history - but not as you know it

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

The award-winning Horrible Histories heads out on tour in 2025 with their newest show based on everyone's favourite HH book; Terrible Tudors! Leaning into their brand message of 'history with the nasty bits left in' this newest jaunt will tackle the infamous Tudor dynasty, from Henry VIII's punch-up with the pop and predilection for murdering his wives, to Evil Elizabeth and the madness of the Spanish Armada, this is history - but not as you know it!


Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors

Experience the bittersweet wonder of Puccini's beloved masterpiece once more in this glorious production from esteemed director Ellen Kent. Back on tour in 2025 due to popular demand, it's a mesmerizing and sumptuous affair that highlights Puccini's greatest score with spectacular sets and costumes including a breathtaking Japanese garden.  One of the most popular works in the repertoire, prepare to be swept up in the story of a young Japanese woman and her heartbreaking relationship with a dashing American Naval Officer.

Madama Butterfly

Ellen Kent's production of Verdi's La Traviata for Opera International heads on tour around the UK, featuring a full orchestra and the supreme talents of the Ukranian Opera and Ballet Theatre Kyiv! A tragic love story that explores the suffocating constraints of polite society, the story is centered on the beautiful courtesan Violetta Valery, who sacrifices her reputation and wealth when she decides to move from Paris to the countryside with her lover Alfredo.

First performed in 1853, La Traviata can be said to be Verdi's most intimate work, drawing on social issues that were contemporary to him at the time, and is now the most performed opera in the world. A gripping love story, the production is sung in Italian with English subtitles.

La Traviata

The enchanting story of Cinderella heads on tour courtesy of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, taking their captivating production on the road! This delightful interpretation will delight audience members of all ages, with Prokofiev's legendary score serving as the backdrop to a stunning performance. Directed by Sir David Bintley, be sure not to miss this timeless ballet!

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Cinderella

One of the UK's most successful theatre shows, The Magic of Motown, is back on the road for its 18th year! Celebrating the greatest music from the greatest performers of the Motown era, witness an evening of pure joy with this unmatched tribute to the legendary names who defined a generation.

The Magic of Motown

Strictly champion and BAFTA winner Giovanni Pernice returns with his new tour bringing with him this all-new dancing spectacular titled 'The Last Dance'. Showcasing Pernice's magnificent talents, he'll yet again be joined by a dazzling cast of world-class dancers and West End performers for an unforgettable night of entertainment!

Giovanni Pernice

Whip-Crack Away! Carrie Hope Fletcher is steppin' into Calamity Jane's cowgirl boots for this brand-new tour of the classic musical! A free-wheelin' musical set in the Wild West, the show follows the romance between frontierswoman Calamity and folk hero Wild Bill Hickock, as they work together to restore order to Deadwood City. Soundtracked by toe-tappin' musical numbers like 'It's Harry I'm Planning to Marry' and 'Secret Love', this is one hoedown you don't want to miss!

Based on the Doris Day-starring musical of the same name from 1953, (which won an Academy Award for Best Original Song), and solidified Day's status as a Hollywood icon, this exciting new production comes from The Watermill Theatre and is directed by Nikolai Foster, co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes.

Calamity Jane

It's back! After sell-out runs in London's West End, Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is being donned once more for a fantastic jaunt around the country. Having now surpassed its 50th birthday musical theatre fans will be delighted that Joseph and his extravagant threads are back on stage where they belong once more.

Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat

This international award-winning hit is now considered one of the capital's leading Christmas shows, having delighted theatregoers worldwide for over two decades!

It's theatre like you've never experienced before. Perfect for the whole family to enjoy together, this larger-than-life production now takes to the road this Christmas transforming stages across the country into a whirling winter wonderland, with a heart-stopping blizzard of snow.

Slava's Snowsh

After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone, fortune hunters are back, but this time in a hilarious musical! Based on the hit TV show enjoy your favourite characters like never before in this unique and hilarious event.

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical

After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of misunderstood youth and the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. The original version of this Tony-winning musical was a massive hit in the West End, earning a staggering seven Olivier nominations including Best New Musical!

Featuring a book by Steven Leverson and music and lyrics from Justin Paul and Benji Pasek (La La Land) that includes modern theatrical classics such as "Waving Through a Window" and "You Will Be Found" discover the powerful musical in this exciting new production when it sets off across the country from the autumn of 2024!

What is the story?

The Evan of our story is a high school misfit who is desperate for any form of recognition from his peers. When a fellow student's suicide rocks the community, Evan is thrust into its centre, finally getting what he's always wanted: a chance to fit in.

Smart, contemporary and timely, it is a touching and socially conscious exploration of the tumult of adolescence, and what just what we're willing to sacrifice to find our own place in the overwhelming noise of the modern world

Dear Evan Hansen

Public On Sale - Thursday, February 28th

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

With its incredible life-sized, life-like horse puppets and moving plot, War Horse stole the show, quite literally, when it first opened back on the West End in 2009 - even warranting a royal visit by the Queen herself! Since then, War Horse has toured extensively, including places like China, the USA, and Belgium, bringing Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking story to the far corners of the globe.

What is War Horse about?
World War One has just begun and young Albert's beloved horse Joey is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. As Joey becomes caught up in enemy fire, fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving both British and German soldiers, experiencing peace on a French farm, before finding himself stranded in No Man's Land. Meanwhile, at home in England, Albert cannot forget Joey, and so illegally enlists in the army, embarking on a dangerous mission to France to bring him back home.

War Horse

...You young men of the Tunnelling brigade, you are all dead. Not counted among the dead because your bodies were not buried with the dead. But dead inside...

The latest venture from illustrious dance company Rambert sees everyone's favorite flat-capped Birmingham gangsters hitting the stage in an electrifying new production written by the show's creator Steven Knight.

Peaky Blinders - The Redemption of Thomas Shelby

If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! & Juliet is a musical about the untold story of everyone's favourite Shakespearean heroine and is now set to tour the country in Summer 2024 into 2025 after a successful run on the West End stage!

& Juliet

A haunting love story that made the world look at the pottery wheel in a whole new way, Ghost is now set to materialise in a theatre near you as this musical adaption of the 1990 film takes to the road on tour.

Recounting the tale of a young couple torn apart by tragedy and their supernatural reunion, prepare for a tear-jerking experience, with a book by the movie's screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin and soundtracked by Eurythmics' Dave Stewart, including the iconic Righteous Brothers' No.1 song, 'Unchained Melody'.

Ghost The Musical

A lofty adventure awaits those who climb the ladder up to this incredible tree house. With 13 stories of fun, including a see-through swimming pool, an underground bowling alley, and much much more, it's the perfect home for Andy and Terry, who're ready to bring their brand-new play to stages across the UK. The only problem? They've not written it yet! Join these two on their zaniest adventure yet as they attempt to craft a show for the ages - with your help!

The 13-Storey Treehouse

Since they started writing the hits in the fifties the various different line-ups of The Drifters have shifted over 200 million singles with well-known classics like 'Saturday Night at the Movies,' 'Under The Boardwalk,' 'Come On Over To My Place' and 'Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies' some of their most revered tunes. 

For one night only, don't miss the opportunity to hear all your favorites including 'Stand By Me', 'Only You' and many more. It'll be impossible to sit still, so make sure you don't miss out on this unforgettable night of entertainment

The Drifters

Join Dorothy and Co. as they step out of the London Palladium and down the Yellow Brick Road on a UK tour! Based on the beloved movie, this 5-star critically rated production is directed by Nikolai Foster, known for his work on legendary musicals such as A Chorus Line and Billy Elliot The Musical. The show features all the songs you know and love from the original, including 'Over the Rainbow', 'We're Off to See the Wizard' and 'Follow the Yellow Brick Road', all set to stunning choreography by Shay Barclay. An iconic piece of pop culture, the Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Behemoth of sunny, classical-infused synth-pop, Electric Light Orchestra was one of the most prolific bands of the '70s and '80s. From the early strains of 'Mr. Blue Sky', it's impossible not to become totally immersed in Jeff Lynne's cheerful sphere of Beatlesque lyrics and joyful instrumentations that are capable of tackling dark themes with wit, honesty, and total euphoria. As one of the foremost tributes to the band, the ELO Experience 

It's time to smarten up your spandex and polish those platforms for the biggest ABBA party as it heads out on a new UK tour this year. One of the world's most respected tributes, MANIA is the way to experience the hits of the chart-toppers - presented as a glorious concert that'll take you all the way down memory lane. So, get ready to thank them for the music and join fans old and young for this unforgettable celebration of the one and only ABBA!

MANIA - The Abba Tribute

Justice never looked so good! The fabulous Legally Blonde music bends and snaps into a theatre near you as this fantastic production from Curve Leicester heads out on a brand new UK tour! Based on the iconic MGM movie, this '00s nostalgia fest for everyone features music and lyrics by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin, and a book by Heather Hach and direction from Nikolai Foster. Follow Elle Woods' journey from sparkly pink popular girl to a kick-ass law student as she discovers she's so much more than the loser boyfriend who dumped her for not being 'serious' enough. Ugh!

Legally Blonde

Ha'way, there's a swashbuckling panto with a brand new story coming to Sunderland for Christmas 2026! Complete with jokes for the whole family, catchy songs, spectacular costumes and all the pantomime magic you'd expect, join Peter Pan and his friends as they challenge the nefarious Captain Hook for freedom of Neverland once again. Starring the fabulous Miss Rory as Rorina The Mermaid and Tom Whalley as Smee, further cast details are to be announced in this hooking good panto extravaganza!

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

Country music has seen a great resurgence in popularity in recent years, with the likes of The Shires, Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum bringing their own contemporary style to the genre. These artists, together with the hit US TV show Nashville, has introduced country to a huge new, young audience.

A Country Night in Nashville

Seen by over one million people, this show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling with songs from legendary artists such as The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many more!

The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is

Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (The Australian) and is ‘pure entertainment’ (New York Times).

Leapin' lizards! Little Orphan Annie returns to the road in this glorious West End production to bring her sunshine personality to this brand new production. Heart-warming and dripping with charm and catchy songs, Annie has been an absolute classic since first appearing on stage in 1977, introducing audiences to the wyly red-head and her adventures as she sets out to find her real parents.

Annie

From Euston station to Victoria Grove, the strays and rebels of London gather under the Jellicle moon in the hope they’ll be the chosen one. And each of them asks, because each of them dares, who will it be?

CATS

The seven-time Olivier and five-time Tony-winning The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to tour the country, introducing new audiences to its breathtaking stagecraft and storytelling. Wowing audiences since opening 2013, the hit play is based on the award-winning book by Mark Haddon, telling the story of a 15-year-old maths genius with Asperger's Syndrome, and the amazing journey he sets out on in order to solve the mysterious death of his neighbour's dog.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

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 with a brand-new song.

In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of some of the world's best musicians and vocalists, breathing beautiful dark energy into legendary rock and metal.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight

Starring Natalie Anderson (Emmerdale, The Royal) as Lina Lamont, Grant Almirall as Don Lockwood, Nicole-Lily Baisden as Kathy Selden, Matthew Maddison as Cosmo Brown and Coronation Street star Wendi Peters as Dora Bailey, journey back to the glamour and romance of Hollywood in the roaring 20’s with high-energy choreography and sumptuous set designs (including over 14,000 litres of water on stage).

Singin' In The Rain

Admiral Sandro returns victorious to Venice to prepare for his marriage to the daughter of the Doge. He learns that his childhood love, Nicoletta, is about to become a nun, and when they meet they declare their love for each other. Nicoletta's guardian Bishop Olivolo overhears their declaration. The Bishop is also in love with Nicoletta and he vows to destroy Sandro.

Birmingham Royal Ballet - The Maiden of Venice

Six decades have done nothing to dull The Mousetrap, the story of an odd assortment of guests snowed in at Monkswell Manor, whilst a murderer is at large and en route. But could they already be here? When bodies start showing up, it's up to the stranded troupe to solve the mystery before they become a part of it. The Mousetrap is once again asking cities all across the UK "whodunnit?" solve the case as it heads on tour!

The Mousetrap

Kathleen Davis Stage School Presents Every Bunny Welcome

Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents sing your favourite princess, hero and (yes!) villain songs, and share behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.

Disney Princess - The Concert

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Operation Mincemeat is the Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical and Broadway’s newest hit. With 161 five-star reviews* and a Tony Award® to boot, the best-reviewed show in West End history has extended the UK leg of its World Tour!

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical

Great Scott! The DeLorean is primed and coming to you on a time-bending adventure! After stunning audiences in the West End, the Olivier-winning musical adaptation of the era-defining '80s movie will be making stops across the country on its first-ever UK tour in 2026! Conceived by the film's original creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, this fantastic production follows teenager Marty McFly and kooky scientist Doc Brown as they travel through space and time. But when their plan goes awry and the pair are stranded in the 1950s, they're forced to come up with a creative way to get back - to the future!

Back To The Future - The Musical

Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the iconic film that took British cinema by storm, The EVERYMAN THEATRE, CHELTENHAM and BUXTON OPERA HOUSE in association with MARK GOUCHER and DAVID PUGH present The Full Monty, live on stage. Back by popular demand, the boys are returning with a major national tour!

The Full Monty - The Play by Simon Beaufoy

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 presenter of Strictly Come Dancing. But one thing will never change: Johannes was born to dance.

Johannes Radebe: Finally Home

A modern Broadway classic, Jersey Boys ushered in a new era of Jukebox musicals; but few of the shows that followed could match its gritty story, cool characters and dazzling songbook. It tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, four working class guys from the wrong side of the tracks who went on to dominate the American charts in the 1950s and 60s. Put your loving hand out, baby, and don't miss Jersey Boys on its 20th anniversary nationwide tour!

Jersey Boys

The enduring appeal of Live Aid is tapped once more as this new Olivier-nominated jukebox musical, direct from the West End. Just For One Day gives audiences a look behind the scenes of the auspicious event and features a soundtrack by Matt Brind that covers the day's biggest artists, including Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, U2, The Boomtown Rats, Diana Ross, and many, many more. Written by John O'Farrell (Mrs Doutfire) and directed by Luke Sheppard (&Juliet,) Just For One Day also contributes to the Band Aid Trust's mission, with 10% of every ticket sale going to their ongoing charitable work, both globally and here at home.

Just For One Day

Experience the most powerful night of music you’ll ever have at the theatre at JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL, featuring the most iconic songs from BOB DYLAN, DAVID BOWIE, THE WHO, U2, QUEEN, MADONNA, STING, ELTON JOHN, PAUL McCARTNEY, DIANA ROSS and more.

Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical

Nikolai Foster directs the world's first live staging of Thomas Harris' masterfully monstrous novel, coming to theatres across the UK on tour next year. Re-telling the thrilling tale of an FBI agent who enlists the help of an imprisoned serial killer to catch another monster, The Silence Of The Lambs is one of the most chilling detective stories of the 20th century.

The Silence Of The Lambs

It’s time to head to Beverly Hills and experience one of Hollywood’s most iconic romantic comedies of all time. This ‘dazzling new stage show’ (Daily Express) takes to the road again in 2027 following a record-breaking run in the West End and a sell-out first UK tour in 2023.

Pretty Woman The Musical

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 musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.

Starlight Express

SUNDERLAND, WHAT’S THE BUZZ? The record-breaking West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar, starring Sam Ryder in the iconic role of Jesus is now coming to Sunderland Empire for one week only.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Neil Hurst (Hairspray, The Full Monty) returns to reprise the iconic role of Edna Turnblad with further casting to be announced.

Hairspray The Musical

After a whirlwind summer romance, leather-clad greaser Danny and girl-next-door Sandy are unexpectedly reunited when she transfers to Rydell High for senior year. But can they survive the trials and tribulations of teenage life and find true love once more?

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4 - 28 Nov, 2026

Billy Elliot The Musical

1 - 5 Dec, 2026

Legally Blonde

Dec 11, 2026 - Jan 3, 2027

The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook

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A Country Night in Nashville

Jan 9, 2027

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4 - 28 Nov, 2026

Billy Elliot The Musical

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