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Sunderland Empire launches the 1907 Corporate Club
by Shelley Johnson | 27th January 2020 |
Sunderland Empire, the biggest theatre in the North East has launched the new 1907 Corporate Club, a yearly membership scheme giving businesses access to a host of key benefits. The three membership bands, Gold:...
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Marie Nixon appointed as new Theatre Director of Sunderland Empire
by Shelley Johnson | 10th December 2019 |
Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), operators of the 2000 seat Sunderland Empire, the North East’s home of the largest shows, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Nixon as Theatre Director in Sunderland. Marie succeeds Ben Phillips,...
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Put your business in the spotlight with Sunderland Empire!
by Shelley Johnson | 25th October 2019 |
Sunderland Empire, the biggest theatre in the North East has raised the curtain on a host of new advertising, sponsorship and venue hire packages set to give businesses the opportunity to take centre stage...
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Sunderland Empire Raises The Curtain On All New Advertising And Sponsorship Packages
by Hannah Lambert | 25th September 2019 |
Sunderland Empire, the biggest theatre in the North East, has raised the curtain on a host of new advertising and sponsorship packages set to give businesses the opportunity to take centre stage and align...
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Due to phenomenal demand, The Book of Mormon extends its season in Sunderland
by Shelley Johnson | 10th September 2019 |
Due to popular demand, more tickets have been released for The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez. The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® award-winning show, which...
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Are you ready to get on your feet!
by Shelley Johnson | 10th September 2019 |
The rhythm is gonna get you next month when ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan hits Sunderland Empire, 30 September – 5 October 2019. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring...
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Electriyin’ News! Grease The Musical arrives at Sunderland this month!
by Shelley Johnson | 10th July 2019 |
One week only: 30 July – 3 August 2019 The world’s best-loved musical is back with PETER ANDRE as TEEN ANGEL! So reignite your passion and get ready for an explosion of summer loving!...
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Rock of Ages
by Shelley Johnson | 3rd July 2019 |
Are you ready for a night of outrageous rock ‘n’ roll debauchery at the biggest party in town? The smash hit musical is back in the UK, with a date at Sunderland Empire for...
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The King and I
by Shelley Johnson | 28th May 2019 |
Winner of Four Tony Awards including Best Musical Revival Only North East dates – Sunderland Empire, 5 – 15 June 2019 Following the critically acclaimed Broadway smash hit run of the THE KING AND...
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Sunderland Empire set to strut into new season!
by Shelley Johnson | 7th May 2019 |
Everybody say YEAH! Sunderland Empire’s glittering new What’s On Guide is out, showcasing a fabulous array of April – July productions, alongside an exciting preview into autumn. 80’s vibes are set to live forever...
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Oh my love, my darling…Ghost The Musical Returns to Sunderland Empire!
by Shelley Johnson | 12th March 2019 |
Get ready to believe all over again as the Oscar-winning love story, Ghost The Muscical returns to Sunderland Empire, 12-16 March 2019, unchained and reimagined. Walking back to their apartment late one night a tragic...
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Sunderland Empire funding success set to hit the high notes
by Shelley Johnson | 11th March 2019 |
Music engagement in Sunderland is set to hit the high notes thanks to recent Arts Council England funding. The award winning Creative Learning and Community Partnerships team at Sunderland Empire have secured over £56,000...
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