The Empire Theatre in Sunderland has hosted some wonderful occasions and we have memories of them from 2004 to 2012.
But this isn’t a look at the stage stars. We are concentrating on the very people who went along to watch it all. The audience.
Here they are having a great time at Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express, The Producers and White Christmas.
Cue the Echo archive memories.
5. Musical memories from 2005
These theatre goers were ready for songs and lots of fun at the opening night of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 19 years ago. | se
6. Champagne moments from 2005
A curtain call at the opening of Miss Saigon. Here's a wonderful reminder from 2005. | se
7. On the bill in 2007
Ready for a great night. Fans gather to watch The Producers in 2007. | se
8. Take your seats
Settling down to watch The Producers with refreshments at the ready in 2007. | se