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Penshaw View becomes Ambassador Lounge sponsor at local theatre, Sunderland Empire
by Molly Lymn | 21st June 2024 |
Sunderland Empire have announced that leading training provider, Penshaw View, have become the new Ambassador Lounge sponsor at their Edwardian grade II listed theatre. The partnership will strengthen the ties between local businesses and...
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NGI publishes report to celebrate a year of impact with partners
by Chris Watson | 13th July 2023 |
NGI's newly published report showcases £2.25m funding for tourism and job creation while celebrating a year of impactful partnerships for the North East....
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Sunderland Empire launches ‘Your Theatre Your Story’ campaign
by Molly Lymn | 2nd August 2021 |
As the anticipation builds for the reopening of the iconic Sunderland Empire on Thursday 2 September, the venue has released their ‘Your Theatre Your Story’ campaign. The venue who recently celebrated its 114th birthday...
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Curtain set to rise as Sunderland Empire announces reopening date
by Molly Lymn | 20th July 2021 |
Sunderland Empire has today announced they will raise their curtain and turn off the symbolic Ghost Light on Thursday 2 September 2021 following over 16 months of closure. What’s Love Got To Do With...
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Sunderland Empire shining bright for Ghostlight sessions
by Molly Lymn | 1st July 2021 |
Thursday 1st July will mark the 114th Birthday for Sunderland Empire and as the venue prepares to turn off the ghost light, the theatre will play host to a special series of virtual gigs...
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Sunderland Empire launches the 1907 Corporate Club
by Shelley Johnson | 27th January 2020 |
Sunderland Empire, the biggest theatre in the North East has launched the new 1907 Corporate Club, a yearly membership scheme giving businesses access to a host of key benefits. The three membership bands, Gold:...
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Marie Nixon appointed as new Theatre Director of Sunderland Empire
by Shelley Johnson | 10th December 2019 |
Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), operators of the 2000 seat Sunderland Empire, the North East’s home of the largest shows, is pleased to announce the appointment of Marie Nixon as Theatre Director in Sunderland. Marie succeeds Ben Phillips,...
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Put your business in the spotlight with Sunderland Empire!
by Shelley Johnson | 25th October 2019 |
Sunderland Empire, the biggest theatre in the North East has raised the curtain on a host of new advertising, sponsorship and venue hire packages set to give businesses the opportunity to take centre stage...
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Sunderland Empire Raises The Curtain On All New Advertising And Sponsorship Packages
by Hannah Lambert | 25th September 2019 |
Sunderland Empire, the biggest theatre in the North East, has raised the curtain on a host of new advertising and sponsorship packages set to give businesses the opportunity to take centre stage and align...
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Due to phenomenal demand, The Book of Mormon extends its season in Sunderland
by Shelley Johnson | 10th September 2019 |
Due to popular demand, more tickets have been released for The Book of Mormon, Broadway’s smash-hit musical written by Trey Parker, Matt Stone and Robert Lopez. The Tony®, Olivier® and Grammy® award-winning show, which...
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Are you ready to get on your feet!
by Shelley Johnson | 10th September 2019 |
The rhythm is gonna get you next month when ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan hits Sunderland Empire, 30 September – 5 October 2019. ON YOUR FEET! is the inspiring...
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Electriyin’ News! Grease The Musical arrives at Sunderland this month!
by Shelley Johnson | 10th July 2019 |
One week only: 30 July – 3 August 2019 The world’s best-loved musical is back with PETER ANDRE as TEEN ANGEL! So reignite your passion and get ready for an explosion of summer loving!...
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