The West End and Broadway hit, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set to hypnotise audiences at the Sunderland Empire from June 5 to June 27, 2026. Based on the renowned 2001 Baz Luhrmann film starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, Moulin Rouge dusted off its sequins to become a stage musical in 2016, directed by […]

Matilda the Musical returns to the Sunderland Empire Theatre Stage for a three-week engagement, bringing us a heartfelt story of imagination and finding where and with whom you belong. All wrapped in a bundle of childlike joy and curiosity, something that feels more important to hold onto than ever. A Royal Shakespeare Company production, with […]

With Spring just around the corner we’ve put together a selection of activities to get your adrenaline pumping and kick start the season! Endless Adventure North East Endless Adventure North East offer a range of outdoor activities, suitable for children and adults. The business was founded in 2012, and it offers a unique experience for […]

Radio 1’s Big Weekend is coming to Sunderland this year, and the big question everyone is asking is who will be playing the festival? I’ve done some research and this is my prediction for this year’s show.   Louis Tomlinson Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has recently released his third solo album, How did […]

The National Glass Centre is showing Sunderland graduates’ art in a final exhibition in the Main Gallery before its closure in July. The exhibition – called The Graduates – contains work by staff and graduates of the University of Sunderland’s Glass and Ceramics course.  Visitors can admire the work of the 51 artists from January […]