I remember you was one of Frank Ifield's big hits but how many people remember seeing him at Sunderland Empire in 1977. He's pictured with fellow Babes In The Wood star Susan Mosco.placeholder image
I remember you was one of Frank Ifield's big hits but how many people remember seeing him at Sunderland Empire in 1977. He's pictured with fellow Babes In The Wood star Susan Mosco. | JPIMedia Resell

19 celebrities who have appeared in Sunderland - did you go and see any of them?

By Chris Cordner
Published 14th Aug 2019, 10:53 GMT
Updated 16th Aug 2019, 14:32 GMT

They’ve shone bright over the years and Sunderland has seen some amazing talent on stage.

From the Beatles to a star of The Bill, and music celebrities galore. We’ve seen them all.

But how many do you remember watching?

Have a browse through our 19 reminders.

An Agatha Christie play was a hit in 1970 and here's one of the stars - Shirley Ann Field.

17. Shirley Ann Field

An Agatha Christie play was a hit in 1970 and here's one of the stars - Shirley Ann Field. | JPIMedia Photo: Sunderland Echo

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Four years ago, Norman Pace, Gavin Spokes and Emma Barton were starring in 'One Man, Two Guvnors' at Sunderland Empire Theatre. Remember it?

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Four years ago, Norman Pace, Gavin Spokes and Emma Barton were starring in 'One Man, Two Guvnors' at Sunderland Empire Theatre. Remember it? | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Picture by David Allan

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Frank Ifield was making his first appearance at the Sunderland Empire when he posed for this photo in 1977.

19. Frank Ifield

Frank Ifield was making his first appearance at the Sunderland Empire when he posed for this photo in 1977. | JPIMedia Resell Photo: Sunderland Echo

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