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The Choir of Man hits the Empire Stage for a one-week engagement as part of their first UK tour. In a celebration of community, friendship and the power of a good drink with those you love, whether it’s a pint of lager or a J20. Created by Nic Doodson and Andrew Kay. Featuring the written […]
The producers of the new production of Waitress have officially announced that Durham’s own Emma Lucia will lead the cast as Jenna in the upcoming show on the 4-9 May at Sunderland Empire. “I’m very exited to take on the role of Jenna in the North East. I grew up watching shows at Sunderland Empire, […]
Whitney Houston is widely considered to be one of the most gifted singers in the history of the art, and at the height of her fame came the opportunity to star in a blockbuster thriller alongside Kevin Costner called The Bodyguard. Now, over the 30 years later, the stage adaptation of that movie is touring the […]
A YouGov survey showed that the frequency of people attending theatre regularly has declined over recent years. Another on showed that the reason for that is closely linked to the cost of living crisis and the price if theatre tickets. Katie Davison speaks to two theatre fans to find out the truth. https://soundcloud.com/katielauren2021/why-are-people-not-attending?si=b0f1518a374546beb434f413aad951f3&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
So you agree? You can’t believe it’s been 22 years since the iconic movie Mean Girls was released. Neither can Spark. The beloved film-turned-musical (eight years ago now) is making Sunderland Empire its home until April 11. The musical follows Cady Heron (Emily Lane) as she transitions from her life in Africa to surviving high […]
Students at the University of Sunderland say a lack of green spaces is contributing to their anxiety and burnout, raising questions about how environments can shape mental health. Between lectures, students spill out onto grey pathways surrounded by towering concrete buildings as they search for a place to pause. Outdoor spaces are limited and are […]
60 percent of students at the University of Sunderland come from abroad and the university needs it to survive. How does it do it and why do so many come here? Many traditional universities gain finances through research, but with Sunderland predominantly being a teaching university, they need the money generated by international students. When […]
Now that AI is leaking rapidly into the digital entertainment sector, we dive in to answer the question on every gamer’s mind. Will AI revolutionise the gaming and content creation industry, or cause it to ultimately be overrun by desaturated ‘slop’? AI has always been a device used in games since back in the early […]
For decades, Sunderland has been known for its industrial heritage – shipbuilding, coal mining and a fierce loyalty to its football club. But in recent years, a new identity has steadily taken shape. Since being officially recognised as a “Music City”, Sunderland has begun to reposition itself as a hub of creativity, collaboration and emerging […]
From Santizap to rising creators such as JC Pentagon, the wrestling content space has grown exponentially over the last decade. However, the most popular wrestling conversations tend to relate and revolve around alternate ‘what if’ scenarios. The nigh on endless possibilities of such a question leads to so many branches of discussion, from past, to […]
