Plays and Musicals in Sunderland

Burlesque the Musical, based on the hit film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, is touring the UK in summer 2026 with a new stage adaptation.

The Prat Pack’s Back is touring the UK in 2026, bringing Bradley Walsh, Brian Conley, Shane Richie and Joe Pasquale together for a night of music, comedy and Rat Pack style fun.

Dirty Dancing is a stage adaptation of the iconic film, filled with romance, dance and the spirit of summer. It is touring the UK with breathtaking choreography and a soundtrack loved by generations.

Billy Elliot the Musical is the original award-winning stage adaptation of the beloved film, returning for a major UK tour before a limited West End season.

Legally Blonde The Musical is a fun and empowering show inspired by the film, following Elle Woods as she reinvents herself at Harvard Law School. Starring Amber Davies as Elle!

Six is a modern pop musical that reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as a girl group telling their own stories. It is touring the UK with dazzling vocals, sharp humour and empowering energy.

Annie is the classic family musical about optimism and hope, following a spirited orphan as she searches for her parents. The much loved show is touring the UK with a full orchestra and bright new staging.

Starring Claire Sweeney starring as Miss Hannigan

Cats is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s celebrated musical based on T. S. Eliot’s poems, featuring dance, song, and dazzling design. The beloved show is back to tour the UK with a fresh revived staging of the classic production.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is touring the UK in a clear and vivid stage production that brings the acclaimed story to life for new audiences nationwide.

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie returns on a major UK tour to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Updated for 2027 and featuring a brand new song, this much loved musical tours the UK from January with its bold, joyful story of self belief and belonging.

Trainspotting The Musical is touring the UK in 2026/2027, bringing Irvine Welsh’s iconic story to the stage with a bold new adaptation that mixes music, drama and sharp social insight.

Singin' in the Rain returns on a major UK and Ireland tour, bringing the classic MGM musical to audiences nationwide with dazzling staging and iconic songs.

The world's longest-running play, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap celebrates its 75th anniversary with a major UK and Ireland tour.

Disney Princess The Concert tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, bringing a live stage celebration of classic Disney songs performed by leading Broadway and West End talent.

Back to the Future The Musical is a stage adaptation of the iconic 1985 film, featuring a thrilling mix of rock music, time travel and spectacle. It is touring the UK after success in London’s West End.

The Full Monty returns in a major production touring the UK in 2027, celebrating 30 years since the hit British film first won hearts.

Jersey Boys is the 20-year anniversary edition of the hit musical touring the UK, celebrating the rise of The Four Seasons.

Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical is an Olivier nominated musical touring the UK, celebrating the music and spirit of the historic Live Aid concert through iconic songs and a powerful live ensemble performance.

The Silence of the Lambs is a new stage adaptation of Thomas Harris’s thriller, created by Gina Gionfriddo and directed by Nikolai Foster, and it is touring the UK and Ireland.

Pretty Woman The Musical returns for a major UK tour in 2027, bringing the much loved romantic comedy to stages nationwide following its record breaking West End run.

Starlight Express will launch a major UK tour in 2027, following its award winning London return, bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s high energy musical spectacle to audiences nationwide.

Jesus Christ Superstar tours the UK and Ireland in 2027, with Sam Ryder leading Tim Sheader’s acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s groundbreaking rock musical.

Hairspray returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical back to the stage

Iconic high school musical Grease is returning in a lively new production on a UK tour with dates on sale now.

Chicago returns on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing the multi award-winning musical's iconic choreography, jazz age glamour and razor sharp satire to audiences nationwide.

Hadestown embarks on its first ever UK and Ireland tour in 2027, bringing Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical to audiences nationwide following its acclaimed success on Broadway and in the West End.