It’s set to be a bumper summer of fun in the city – and here’s some of the highlights.
13. Charlie & the Chocolate Factory, Sunderland Empire, August 2-13
Gareth Snook plays Willy Wonka in the UK and Ireland tour of the new production of the West End and Broadway smash hit Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - The Musical, which runs from August 2-13 at Sunderland Empire. The hit show is set to be one of the highlights of the theatre season. Expect the iconic songs from the famous films and more. Photo: Johan Persson Photo: Johan Persson
14. Glass workshops, National Glass Centre
There's a host of fun glass workshops taking place at National Glass Centre throughout the summer holidays including making glass painted postcards, glass fusing and sandcasting fish, car, cat and hedgehog shapes. See the Sunderland Culture website for the full rundown. Photo: Stu Norton