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Dale Meeks battled injury to perform in Sunderland panto with A-lister as co-star left heartbroken

Sunderland Empire have paid a touching tribute to Dale meeks, after the actor's death at the age of 48

Chronicle Live · Apr 25, 2023

How to get tickets as Sunderland Empire confirms huge Hamilton run in 'major show announcement'

Hit musical will run at the Sunderland theatre for SIX weeks in 2025 and here's how to sign up for priority booking

Chronicle Live · Apr 18, 2023

All the touring West End musicals you can see in Newcastle and Sunderland

A trip to London to see a show can be very expensive, so why not catch a production on your doorstep

Chronicle Live · Mar 23, 2023

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Glasgow to host Mrs Brown Rides Again tour as OVO Hydro date announced for BBC show

Show creator Brendan O'Carroll is taking 'Mrs. Brown Rides Again' on tour around the UK this Autumn for the first time in over a decade – and they'll be hitting Glasgow at the end of August.

Glasgow Live · Mar 21, 2023

EastEnders' Charlie Brooks leaves Albert Square behind to wow on Sunderland Empire stage

EastEnders icon Charlie Brooks is in the cast of The Ocean and the End of the Lane which is at Sunderland Empire this week

Chronicle Live · Mar 3, 2023

Sunderland Empire to host Disney's Aladdin on musical's first ever UK tour

High-flying West End success Aladdin announces a Sunderland run next year and fans are invited to sign up now for early ticket access

Chronicle Live · Feb 24, 2023

Newcastle premiere, classic ballet and The Levellers feature in top theatre shows to see in March

Here are some cracking shows to book now, from a Titanic musical to football and politics drama Love It If We Beat Them which will make its debut at Live Theatre

Chronicle Live · Feb 18, 2023

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The Bodyguard in Sunderland sees Melody Thornton strike a chord to reign as Queen of the Night

The Bodyguard is at Sunderland Empire with Pussycat Dolls star Melody Thornton in the role of Rachel Marron

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2023

Adam Woodyatt kept EastEnders 'secret' over Dot's funeral as he wows Sunderland in My Fair Lady

EastEnders legend Adam Woodyatt is currently wowing crowds at the Sunderland Empire in My Fair Lady

Chronicle Live · Feb 7, 2023

Gary Lucy replaced in pantomime at Sunderland Empire Theatre after horror Boxing Day crash

The 41-year-old actor was rushed to hospital in Glasgow after the incident

Chronicle Live · Dec 28, 2022

Gary Lucy on a mission 'to make kids cry' as he takes on villainous role in Sunderland pantomime

Hollyoaks and Footballers' Wives star Gary Lucy is playing Abanazar at Sunderland Empire this Christmas

Chronicle Live · Dec 19, 2022

Strictly Ballroom's Maisie Smith means business as she wows Sunderland in hit musical

Maisie Smith has swapped the Strictly ballroom for the Sunderland stage as Strictly Ballroom arrives at the Empire

Chronicle Live · Oct 12, 2022

Blood Brothers at Sunderland Empire is an emotional and enthralling smash hit

Hit musical Blood Brothers opened in Sunderland on Tuesday night with the Empire audience utterly enthralled

Chronicle Live · Sep 21, 2022

Blood Brothers' Niki Evans set for emotional week in Sunderland as hit musical arrives at Empire

Former X Factor star Niki Evans plays Mrs Johnstone in Blood Brothers, which arrives at the Sunderland Empire this week

Chronicle Live · Sep 20, 2022

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Chronicle Live · Sep 12, 2022

Singalong Encanto at Sunderland Empire invites families to join in the action

Sing-A-Long-A Encanto is one of a number of one-off shows at Sunderland Empire which also include visits from Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Professor Brian Cox plus Elvis and disco music nights

Chronicle Live · Aug 31, 2022

10 North East shows offering an unmissable mix of comedy, tragedy, music - and murder - this September

Here's a pick of shows to suit all tastes as the North East lays on a feast of new season entertainment this autumn

Chronicle Live · Jul 21, 2022

Dave Stewart to play Sunderland gig to celebrate his 70th birthday

Sunderland-born Eurythmics star Dave Stewart is to follow up his recent visit home with a night of music and chat at The Fire Station - and tickets go on sale this Friday

Chronicle Live · Jul 19, 2022

Pussycat Doll to star in The Bodyguard at Sunderland Empire

Former Pussycat Dolls favourite Melody Thornton heads the cast of hit musical The Bodyguard

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Chronicle Live · May 27, 2022

Gemma Collins' Chicago replacement announced as Loose Women star following injury

Gemma Collins was due to make her debut with the musical at the Sunderland Empire this month but has now pulled out due to a knee injury

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022

Sunderland couple leave The Cher Show at interval after expecting to see actual Cher

One of the stars of The Cher Show had a funny story to share after opening night at the Sunderland Empire

Chronicle Live · Apr 27, 2022

The Cher Show at Sunderland Empire sees three dynamic divas do icon proud with knockout performances

The Cher Show opened at Sunderland Empire on Tuesday, with three performers sharing the role of the iconic diva

Chronicle Live · Mar 30, 2022

Gemma Collins joins Chicago and will have her opening night in Sunderland as casting causes a stir

TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother star Gemma Collins is joining the cast of hit musical Chicago as Mama Morton

Chronicle Live · Mar 24, 2022

Jersey Boys receive standing ovation at Sunderland Empire following a must-see performance

The tale of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons captivated a jam-packed Empire, with heads nodding and toes tapping for the entirety of its 133 minute run time.

Chronicle Live · Feb 25, 2022

Dreamgirls in Sunderland is a musical masterclass with impact that lasts far beyond One Night Only

Dreamgirls is playing at Sunderland Empire until March 5, with the cast led by the phenomenal Nicole Raquel Dennis as Effie

Chronicle Live · Feb 15, 2022

Les Misérables announces Sunderland run in a first for the musical hit

Tickets go on sale this February to see Cameron Mackintosh's production of Les Misérables at Sunderland Empire

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