Mary Poppins1 - 25 OctoberSunderland EmpireMagic is alive and well in the West End with Mary PoppinsRead moreBook Tickets
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe11 - 15 NovemberSunderland EmpireA magical piece of festive theatre, conscientiously adapted for modern audiences young and oldRead moreBook Tickets
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang22 - 27 AprilSunderland EmpireTaking off on a truly scrumptious UK TourRead moreBook Tickets
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors20 - 22 MarchSunderland EmpireThe Horrible Histories team return with this brand new showRead moreBook Tickets
Matilda The Musical11 - 28 February 2026Sunderland EmpireWinner of 7 Olivier Awards!Read moreBook Tickets
Mary PoppinsEveryone's favourite governess returns to the stage to bring us a spoonful of sugar! Join Mary Poppins, Bert, Jane and Michael as the wonderful story of Mary Poppins comes to life on stage in this spectacular production from Cameron Mackintosh and Disney. Based on P.L. Travers cherished stories and the classic 1964 Walt Disney film Mary Poppins first appeared on the London stage back in the early naughties where it ran for three years before it headed over to Broadway where it won a Tony Award for best musical and ran for almost six years!1 - 25 OctSunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
The Lion, The Witch and The WardrobeAfter 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...11 - 15 NovSunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Chitty Chitty Bang BangThe most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything takes off on a UK Tour, bringing with it an incredible theatrical experience the whole family will love! Based on the beloved 1968 film, follow the eccentric inventor Caratacus Potts as he, his children, and Truly Scrumptious set out to outwit Baron Bombast and his terrifying child catcher!22 - 27 AprSunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Horrible Histories: Terrible TudorsThe 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!20 - 22 MarSunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Matilda The MusicalRoald 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.11 - 28 Feb 2026Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Horrible Histories: Awful EgyptiansThe 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!20 - 22 MarSunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets