11 fantastic shows which came to the Sunderland Empire

From Postman Pat to Mamma Mia - it’s all graced the Empire stage

By Chris Cordner

Published 16th Apr 2024, 13:25 BST

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Cue your memories of 11 wonderful shows we have seen at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland.

From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Mamma Mia, it’s been an impressive array of scenes and we have memories from 2005 to 2022.

All this at a theatre which made its own news this year when it was honoured with a blue plaque to show its importance in the city.

Have a browse through our picture gallery.

And to find out about the shows on the way to the Empire, visit here.

11 shows you might remember from the Empire Theatre's memorable past.

1. Setting the stage for memories

11 shows you might remember from the Empire Theatre's memorable past.

The cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were at Lumley Castle for this preview of the 2005 show at the Empire.

2. A truly scrumptious 2005 memory

The cast of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were at Lumley Castle for this preview of the 2005 show at the Empire.

Postman Pat joined youngsters at Sunderland City Library ahead of his show in 2005.

3. Postman Pat in the picture

Postman Pat joined youngsters at Sunderland City Library ahead of his show in 2005.

That'll be the day that Elliot Harper was all ready to play Buddy Holly in an Empire production in 2006.

4. Oh boy

That'll be the day that Elliot Harper was all ready to play Buddy Holly in an Empire production in 2006.

Sunderland Theatre Nostalgia

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