The theatre adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's classic War Horse galloped back to Sunderland Empire for the first time in six years.

Sunderland landmarks, and other iconic buildings across the region, will shine brightly today to mark Purple Tuesday.

I headed to Sunderland Empire I was extremely excited to see the National Theatre's production of War Horse. And while I left feeling completely mesmerised by the production and puppets, I couldn't ...

The National Theatre production, which is currently playing at Sunderland Empire until November 16, features ground-breaking ...

Delve behind the scenes of Sunderland's Empire Theatre and its rumoured residents.

Landmarks across the region will light up purple as visitor economy businesses come together to mark Purple Tuesday ...

The Gang Show in the town in 1974 was like nothing which had gone before. It had a cast of 220 performers as well as two ...

There’s a Sunderland man who can boast links to Stan Laurel, The Beatles and a childhood backstage at the Empire Theatre.It’s ...

Beamish Museum played host to a very special guest on Thursday (November 7) - the team from the stage production of War Horse which is playing at Sunderland Empire until November 16. During the visit, ...

FRIENDS! The Musical Parody will hit Sunderland Empire’s stage from Monday, 22 September to Saturday, 27 September 2025.

Panto stars and live music have been announced as new details are unveiled for Sunderland's big Christmas Lights switch-on ...