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Best Shows This Autumn

in Sunderland

Dear Evan Hansen at Sunderland Empire

Dear Evan Hansen

After much speculation, the Broadway smash hit musical is finally taking to the road in this brand new production from Ambassador Theatre Group and the Nottingham Playhouse. Telling the story of troubled teen Evan, the show dives into the themes of misunderstood youth and the ever-growing impact of technology on our lives. The original version of this Tony-winning musical was a massive hit in the West End, earning a staggering seven Olivier nominations including Best New Musical!

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.

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical at Sunderland Empire

Only Fools and Horses - The Musical

After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone fortune finders are back, but this time in a hilarious stage musical! Based on the hit TV show, enjoy your favourite characters like never before as this hit show takes to the road in the winter of 2024/25!

& 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!

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!

Most Haunted: The Stage Show at Sunderland Empire

Most Haunted: The Stage Show

Expect the unexpected as The OG of paranormal shows the world over, Most Haunted returns to stages across the UK this year as Yvette Fielding and co bring this live show to you! Recounting all the thrills and chills of the team's Top 10 Scariest adventures and a chance to share your own, this is the ultimate experience for ghost hunters everwhere!