Tommy Cannon says he'll be "constantly looking" for Bobby Ball during his first official return to the stage since his comedy partner's death. Ball, who the comic describes as his "pal for 60 ...

FUNNYMAN and one half of the legendary duo Cannon and Ball ... and what didn’t" says Tommy. "I remember very early on we played a north-east audience, Sunderland way, and we were paid off.

The Sunderland Empire is the self-proclaimed West End of the North East. This was my fourth trip of the year and I am starting to believe the hype. Wednesday night's performance of Wicked was ...

A NEW musical theatre school is to be launched in the North-East. The Sunderland Empire Academy of Performing Arts (SEA) is looking for talented youngsters from across the region. The brand new ...

Vintage pro (he’s a sprightly 74) Tommy Steele is back again as everyone’s favourite festive skinflint and even Ebenezer would have to admit, it’s worth every farthing. With Bill Kenwright ...

It’s been announced that Matilda the musical will hit the road for a second time - including a date at Sunderland Empire.

The fantastical musical, which has previously flow into the city in 2015 and 2018, is set to bewitch Sunderland Empire audiences for the next month as part of a long run in the city. Did you know ...

The production runs at the Sunderland Empire until Sunday, October 20. ChronicleLive is now on WhatsApp and we want you to join our communities. We have a number of communities to join ...

Sunderland AFC and the Sunderland Empire have announced that ‘The Sunderland Story’ is returning exclusively to the theatre next year. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Shields ...

Sunderland Empire and Sunderland AFC have announced that The Sunderland Story will return to the theatre exclusively from Thursday, May 15 to Saturday, May 31, 2025. Did you know with a Digital ...