There’s a packed line-up of gigs, comedy and theatre to look forward to with its opening programme. Here’s some of the highlights of shows which still have tickets remaining. All tickets available from sunderlandculture.org
5. A Doll’s House, February 17
Elysium Theatre Company and Queen’s Hall Arts Centre, Hexham present A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, translated by Michael Meyer, with Alice Frankham and Danny Solomon. Directed by Jake Murray. Tickets: From £11 Photo: Stu Norton
6. BBC Radio 3 New Music Show, March 3
A late-night gig of cutting-edge avant-garde music and sound art by leading artists from the North East, curated by Radio 3’s New Music Show and broadcast live from The Fire Station. Artists to be confirmed – expect an exciting line-up of groups and soloists performing acoustic and electronic new music, hosted by New Music Show’s presenters. Tickets are free of charge. Photo: submitted
7. Janey Godley – Soup Pot Tour, April 14
Join the Queen of Scottish Comedy for an evening of live voice overs and stand-up like you’ve never seen before. Check out some hilarious patter from Big Tereeza in Torremolinos, Boris and his bawjaws and see Nicola Sturgeon up on the big screen. Hot from her recent appearances on BBC’s ‘Have I Got News for You’ and BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News, Fringe Festival sell out and with over 20 years of performing award winning comedy around the world, Janey is excited to bring you her new show for 2022. Tickets: From £16.50 Photo: Murdo MacLeod
8. Flook, April 29
Flook were shortlisted for Best Folk Group in Ireland’s RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2019. ‘Ancora’ was nominated as Best Album in BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2019. Their most recent album ‘Ancora’, released in 2019 to critical acclaim and nominated for BBC Folk Album of the year, clearly demonstrates that, with their roots firmly anchored in Irish and English tradition, Flook still hold fast to their reputation as major musical innovators. Tickets: From £15.40 Photo: submitted