Bosses at the Sunderland Empire have today announced that the theatre is set to reopen again on September 2 after being closed for 16 months.
'What’s Love Got To Do With It?', a tribute to Tina Turner, will be the first show to welcome audiences back.
It will be followed that week by comedian Paul Smith (September 3), The Greatest Hits of Motown- How Sweet It Is (September 4) and Derren Brown: Showman September 7-11).
Marie Nixon, Theatre Director, Sunderland Empire said: “ We are delighted to announce our reopening date and we can’t wait to welcome our audiences back to enjoy the thrill of live theatre once more.
"Thanks to funding received from the Cultural Recovery Fund the team have been working hard behind the scenes to get our reopening campaign underway.
"The funding has supported the team to work on some exciting locally led projects including the virtual Big Sing and the virtual Ghostlight Sessions, and it has been so good to hear music ringing through the theatre again, but what has been missing is our amazing audiences.”
Marie added: “We really can’t wait to have this programme of amazing shows back on our stage and to welcome audiences back, and as an accredited See It Safely venue please be assured we’ll be following all the latest government advice when you visit us.
"This really is a joyous and long-awaited moment for the whole team here.”
* To book tickets for the new season call 0844 871 7615 (Applicable fees apply. Calls cost 7ppm plus your phone company’s standard network access charge) or visit atgtickets.com/Sunderland
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