Sunderland Stages

Celebrating the best theatre, dance & spoken word. Bringing performances to favourite & unexpected venues across Sunderland.

[Sunderland Stages @sunstages]

🎭Sunderland Stages is currently on a hiatus, but watch out for future updates! 🎭

In the meantime check out all things culture in Sunderland
@SundCulture
Or for fantastic theatre/ music/comedy and more
@ArtsCtrWton

[Sunderland Culture @SundCulture]

Exciting news!⭐

We're thrilled to announce that we're working with @SundEmpire and @NationalTheatre on a brand-new production celebrating the people and music of Sunderland, performed by community members from across the city!

More info: https://t.co/2Wyv9YJ8Kt
#NTPublicActs

[Sunderland Culture @SundCulture]

We're searching for our next Chief Executive to build on our innovative & highly regarded partnership, to deliver on our ambitious programme for change in the city and our mission to improve the lives of everyone in Sunderland through culture.

👉 https://t.co/6ZMJNGFN43

[ACW @ArtsCtrWton]

Bright Lights: Youth Arts Festival 2024

Tuesday 20 February – Saturday 24 February

A week of free workshops, performances and screenings to run alongside the Bright Lights Youth Arts Exhibition.

https://t.co/qXc3eAYknw

[ACW @ArtsCtrWton]

Book your tickets for The Gingerbread Witch on Thursday 23 November.

Inspired by The Brothers Grimm’s Hansel and Gretel, this tale of magic takes place in a mystical village where twins Anders and Aurora discover an enchanted object that propels them into an adventure.

[Wrongsemble @wrongsemble]

🎄A Town Called Christmas🎄

Venture beyond the snow to a place where gingerbread houses glow & laughter hangs like baubles in the air. It's the happiest place on Earth... or was.

Coming to @ArtsCtrWton & @crucibletheatre this Christmas!

Book Here: https://t.co/gX9KQIe3DP

[ACW @ArtsCtrWton]

Today at ACW, I Spy With My Little Eye The Party!

https://t.co/kAkoj2pIS5

You are invited to the greatest kids party ever, with party hats and favours for every child!

[ACW @ArtsCtrWton]

Football Freddie, tomorrow, 11am + 3pm.
Freddie is a girl who loves football but is too nervous to take part. A magical photo of her great great great uncle, also called Freddie, comes to life to renew her confidence! For ages 3+

https://t.co/v0z0W3ObJ4

[The Fire Station @FireStationSun]

★ ★ ★ ★ "A visual knockout packing an emotional punch"
Reviews are in for Sucker Punch's opening night! Don't miss this remarkable production at The Fire Station for it's only showing in the North East.
- Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 June -
Book now 👉 https://t.co/A8HuBPrvHc

[Helen Green @helisme]

Still singing the songs this morning after seeing first run through of The Odyssey:The Island of the Sun last night. Some real ear worms from @StorytellerSean See the real thing @FireStationSun 28 & 29 April @SundCulture @SundEmpire @NationalTheatre #NTPublicActs #TheOdyssey

[Helen Green @helisme]

Odysseus’s galley sailing into Sunderland 28 & 29 April @FireStationSun for The Odyssey: The Island of the Sun, a partnership between @SundCulture @SundEmpire @NationalTheatre #NTPublicActs #TheOdyssey

[The Fire Station @FireStationSun]

Join us for an epic tale of stormy seas, mythical monsters and vengeful gods - written by Lindsay Rodden, directed by @annierigby with music by @theyoungunstrio's Sean Cooney. Part of @NationalTheatre's #NTPublicActs
- 28 & 29 April -
Book now 👉 https://t.co/SOuK0gnWT8

[Helen Green @helisme]

Episode 4 of the nationwide Odyssey - The Island of the Sun really coming together in the rehearsal room tonight. See the show April @FireStationSun @SundCulture @SundEmpire @NationalTheatre #NTPublicActs

[The Fire Station @FireStationSun]

Set against a backdrop of Thatcherite politics & the Brixton riots, Sucker Punch combines the gritty landscape of 80s London with the banging hits of the decade for an energetic, dramatic coming of age story not to be missed.
- 21 - 24 June -
Book now 👉 https://t.co/A8HuBPqXRE

[Sunderland Culture @SundCulture]

Open House returns to @FireStationSun next year!

The Fire Station are throwing their doors open and inviting Sunderland’s community performers to be involved in celebrating the amazing talent in the city!

Applications are open until 8 January 2023.
https://t.co/QgR7bT6EKg

[Opera Sunderland @OperaSunderland]

We are seeking a new chair and board members to reinvigorate the trust by contributing skills and experience to compliment those provided by the existing trustees. https://t.co/m1UsLkKrgB

[Helen Green @helisme]

This is going to be a brilliant version of the Ancient Greek myth. This time the hero washes up in modern Sunderland in a story full of song and spectacle acted out by local community members @FireStationSun in a partnership between @SundCulture @SundEmpire @NationalTheatre

[Helen Green @helisme]

This was a great event @FireStationSun last time with so many different community groups performing. Deadline is looming so get those applications in 👇

[The Fire Station @FireStationSun]

NEW SHOW
Join the Twirlywoos and their friends as they discover the wonderful world around us! Expect mischief, music and plenty of surprises as they set sail in their big red boat.
- Tuesday 16 May -
Book now 👉 https://t.co/60eXedJo5W

[The Fire Station @FireStationSun]

NEW SHOW
Roy William's Sucker Punch is coming to The Fire Station. This knock out, award-winning play about 2 South London boxers in the 80s, asks if the right battles have been fought, let alone won.
- Wednesday 21 - Saturday 24 June -
Book now 👉 https://t.co/A8HuBPqXRE

[The Fire Station @FireStationSun]

Open House is back in 2023! 🎉

Following on from last year’s brilliant Open House, we are once again throwing our doors open and inviting you or your group to take part in this amazing celebration of talent in our city.

Everyone welcome! Find out more 👇
https://t.co/dunBnMFjXy