It's time to go back to school with Astravaganza Entertainment as they bring the 2009 film to life in this toe-tapping musical adaptation, brightening up the festive season at the Sunderland Empire! Brimming with joy, heart, and plenty of hilarity, join Mr. Maddens and Mr. Poppy as they put on the best Navity play that St. Bernadette's primary school has ever seen. Completed by the film's best tunes, show-stopping choreography, and a whole lot of Christmas cheer, don't miss the stage magic that is Navity! The Musical!

Sunderland Empire plays host to 2025's pantomime season with a sparkling production of Sleeping Beauty, which will certainly wake you from your slumber! Starring the dazzling drag artist Miss Rory as Rorina The Cleaner and Tom Whalley as Vesta The Jester, this Christmas extravaganza is filled to the brim with music, dazzling costumes, oodles of humour and of course, audience participation! Fall in love with panto all over again this festive season....