HamiltonIt's the musical 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! Created by Tony, Grammy, and Emmy winner wunderkind Lin-Manuel Miranda (In the Heights) this Pulitzer and Tony-winning musical mixes classic theatre, spoken word, and hip-hop into the most acclaimed theatrical marvel since The Book of Mormon.Showing until Jul 26Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
ChicagoStart the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie 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.Aug 4 - 9Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Inside No 9 - Stage FrightGet ready for a highly uncomfortable night in the theatre as horror aficionados Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton return to tread the boards in this brand-new play, taking to the road this year following sell-out success in the West End.Titled 'Inside No 9 - Stage/Fright', the new venture sees the pair marry horror, comedy and their signature surrealism to present a spine-chilling theatrical experience that'll have you laughing nervously from the start to the sure to be terrifying finale.Sep 16 - 20Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Bat Out Of HellIt'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!Aug 18 - 23Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
2:22 - A Ghost StoryThe edge-of-your-seat supernatural thriller is ready to haunt the rest of the UK after scaring West End audiences silly since 2021! 2:22 - A Ghost Story is brought to you by award-winning writer and creator of hit BBC podcast The Battersea Poltergeist, Danny Robins, and directed by Matthew Dunster. Will you believe in ghosts once the clock strikes 2:22?Sep 8 - 13Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Strange But True Crime with Jennifer ReesJoin true crime expert Jennifer Rees for Strange, but True Crime, a thrilling deep dive into some of the most bizarre real-life crime stories that have actually happened. Following the massive success of her previous tour, The Psychology of Serial Killers, this brand-new show takes audiences on a journey through crimes so outlandish they defy belief.Sep 7Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Fleetwood Mac by CandlelightThe music of Fleetwood Mac needs absolutely no introduction. One of the defining acts of the past century, their phenomenal impact changed the face of music globally. Join a cast of top West End singers and a stellar live band touring the UK with a special show celebrating the iconic act, performing a set of their best loved songs including "The Chain", "Little Lies", "Don't Stop" and more.Sep 6Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets
Derren Brown: Only HumanThe UK's most revered mentalist and purveyor of mind-bending psychological illusions returns in 2026 with a brand new show to expand our horizons. As usual with the showman's tour announcements, the details of Only Human are under wraps, but we can promise it'll likely be a breathtaking experience you'll not soon forget.Jul 29, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026Sunderland EmpirePrices fromMore infoBook Tickets