These are 11 shows coming to Sunderland Empire in 2019.
5. Grease
This brand-new production is direct from a sell-out and critically acclaimed run at Leicester Curve. The show is on at Sunderland Empire from Tue 30 July to Sat 3 August 2019. Photo: Sunderland Empire/Grease
6. The Book of Mormon
This funny musical comedy is from the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Bobby Lopez, and follows the misadventures of a pair of missionaries. From 28 August to 7 September. Photo: Sunderland Empire/The Book of Mormon
7. Annie
Direct from the West End, this smash-hit production of Annie stars Birds of a Feather's Lesley Joseph as Miss Hannigan. This show is on from Monday 7 October to Saturday 12 Oct 2019. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Motown The Musical
Enjoy the magic of Motown with Motown The Musical at Sunderland Empire. The show will be on from Tuesday 15 October 2019 to Saturday 26 October 2019. Photo: Sunderland Empire/Motown The Musical