Excitement is building… the Giant LEGO® Brick Animal Trail returns this Easter at WWT Washington Wetland Centre

It’s back! The giant LEGO® brick animal trail returns to WWT Washington this Easter and its bigger and better than ever. With three exciting new models plus interactive workshops and a redesigned trail, it’s a guaranteed awesome day out for all of the family! See...

Food glorious food

"With restaurants all over the city taking part, it's a great chance to plan an event around your meal and go for a drink with work colleagues, see a film with friends or head to the park with family" - Sharon Appleby (Sunderland BID) It's the best time of the year...

Cast confirmed for Fame The Musical 30th Anniversary Tour 2019

TV star Jorgie Porter, soul legend Mica Paris and theatre star Keith Jack to play Sunderland Empire, 8-13 April 2019 in 30th Anniversary Tour of FAME THE MUSICAL. Based on the 1980 phenomenal pop culture film, Fame The Musical is the international smash-hit sensation...

The award-winning musical Calendar Girls set to play Sunderland Empire next month

Feb 27, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s musical comedy, Calendar Girls the Musical, based on the true story, the film and the award-winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls will be hitting the Sunderland Empire stage next month, Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 March 2019. The tour...

“Curtains” starring Jason Manford set for Sunderland Empire in 2020

Feb 27, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

Originally Produced on Broadway by Roger Berlin, Roger Horchow, Daryl Roth, Jane Bergere, Ted Hartley and Center Theatre Group. American Premiere Produced at The Ahmanson Theatre by Center Theatre Group, LA’s Theatre Company. Dan Looney, Adam Paulden and Jason...

‘Feline Fine’ with Active Sunderland

Feb 19, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do, Wellbeing

The Family Fun Indoor Sports Festival during half-term (21 February 12-3pm) will help launch this year's Active Sunderland BIG programme of events and activities. Organised by Active Sunderland at the Beacon of Light this Thursday afternoon, it will also help...

Record breaking murder mystery The Mousetrap returns to Sunderland

Feb 19, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

The legendary whodunit, The Mousetrap from Queen of Crime, Dame Agatha Christie, will play Sunderland Empire next week, 28 February – 2 March starring Only Fools and Horses actress, Gwyneth Strong as Mrs Boyle. This unstoppable West End hit has been delighting...

The Mormons are coming to Sunderland

Feb 14, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez, is coming to Sunderland. The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® award-winning show will begin performances at the Sunderland Empire in September 2019 for a limited season....

Half-term at Sunderland Museum

Feb 13, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Living, Things to do

The Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens is set to inspire local children as they start their half term holiday next week. Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing features 12 drawings from the Italian master and is part of a national...

Half Term: Healthy Happenings

Feb 11, 2019 | Good vibes, Things to do, Wellbeing

The first Active Sunderland Sport Festival of the year is taking place at the Beacon of Light during February half-term on Thursday 21 from 12pm to 3pm. The BIG Indoor Sports Festival sees the launch of the Active Sunderland BIG Events and Community Sports Festival...

International Smash Hit Ghost The Musical Returns to Sunderland Empire!

Feb 11, 2019 | Arts and Culture, Good vibes, Things to do

Bill Kenwright’s ‘BEAUTIFUL’ and ‘SPECTACTULAR’ production of GHOST – THE MUSICAL returns to the UK in 2019, following a spectacular international tour in Dubai, Istanbul and Trieste. The 2019 UK tour opens on Tuesday 8 January 2019 at Churchill Theatre, Bromley with...

Celebrate Valentines Day with the Bridges

Feb 8, 2019 | Fashion and Beauty, Good vibes, Things to do

When February hits and the long month of January is finally over, love blossoms and our inner fluffy-at-heart comes out! Finding the right gift for your loved one can often be very difficult and Valentine’s gifts can be so cliché. The Bridges have got inspiration for...