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Best Shows from 13 September - 13 November

in Sunderland

War Horse at Sunderland Empire

War Horse

The stunning international smash hit and audience favourite War Horse gallops back onto stages across the country. Based on Michael Morpurgo's heartbreaking novel and featuring the incredible talents of South Africa's Handspring Puppet Company, War Horse has conquered the globe with its breathtaking fusion of drama and innovative awe-inspiring puppetry.

& Juliet at Sunderland Empire

& Juliet

If you've been waiting for a musical that features the hits of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and The Weeknd, then your day is finally here! & Juliet is a musical about the untold story of everyone's favourite Shakespearean heroine and is now set to tour the country from Summer 2024 into 2025 after a successful run on the West End stage!

Showing until Sep 21

Sunderland Empire

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Paddy McGuinness at Sunderland Empire

Paddy McGuinness

For the first time since 2016, beloved comedian Paddy McGuiness returns to stand up as he takes off on a 40 date UK trek! Titled the 'Nearly There' tour, catch the Top Gear host doing what he does best at a theatre near you. First coming to our attention on Peter Kay's seminal nightclub-based sitcom Phoenix Nights back in 2000, he has rarely been off our screens since, with notable appearances on his own shows, plumb hosting gigs and even a stint in Coronation Street!