WICKED
Entry Fee
Yes
Booking Required
Yes
Venue
Sunderland Empire
Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters, and reveals the magic that shaped the destinies of two unlikely friends on their remarkable journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
With music and lyrics by multi-Oscar, Golden Globe and Grammy Award winner Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, The Prince of Egypt, The Hunchback of Notre Dame) and a book by Tony Award-nominee Winnie Holzman, Wicked is currently the 11th longest running show in West End history, having been seen at the Apollo Victoria Theatre London by over eleven million people.
LATEST EVENTS
Music Against
Child Poverty LIVE8 December 2024
In an effort to give children from disadvantaged wards in Sunderland a memorable Christmas, Sunderland Music City is launching a series of activities to raise money for a local charity.
A unique and impactful initiative, Music Against Child Poverty aims to combat the pressing issue of child poverty through the power of music, with all proceeds going to Sunderland charity Love, Amelia.
Love, Amelia is a children’s charity offering direct support to families experiencing poverty and hardship across Tyne and Wear and County Durham. Since 2019, the organisation has distributed over 13,000 bundles of essential items to those in need.The campaign’s flagship event Music Against Child Poverty Live will see countless Sunderland music stars take the stage at The Fire Station to raise money for this crucial cause.
Jack &
The Beanstalk13 December 2024
When a heinous henchman kidnaps a cow and a princess from the downtrodden town of Boggy Bottom, young Jack finds himself on an adventure that he thought only existed in story books!
Expect a wholesome hero, a punch-packing princess, a feisty fairy, a silly sibling, a witty widow, a slippery servant, a kind-hearted king... and a cow with some beef. Oh... and a very large magical plant, of course!
Singo
Bingo20 December 2024
The event everyone is talking about is coming to Sunderland this December! Brace yourself for a boozy bingo blowout - a raucous, flirtatious affair!
Friday, 20 December, is a Christmas cracker-themed extravaganza, gearing us all up for the Christmas countdown with all the biggest Christmas bangers you might expect and a few you might not!
SUNNISIDE FESTIVE
FOOD MARKET22 December 2024
Pop-up community market supports new and emerging food and drinks businesses across the North East.
From brewers, bakers, and cheesemongers to world-class street food vendors, our north east food and drink traders are delighted to bring themselves to your doorstep.
Taylor
Fever25 January 2025
CALLING ALL SWIFTIES!
TAYLOR FEVER is the electrifying tribute production to worldwide megastar TAYLOR SWIFT!
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SUNNISIDE
FOOD MARKET25 January 2025
Pop-up community market supports new and emerging food and drinks businesses across the North East.
From brewers, bakers, and cheesemongers to world-class street food vendors, our north east food and drink traders are delighted to bring themselves to your doorstep.