Pantomime in Sunderland 2025
Looking for some festive fun for the whole family? Pantos offer plenty of entertainment, with impressive sets, canny casts and stellar performances, and the Sunderland Empire has been the host of over 40 different star-studded pantos over the years! It’s easy to see why a Sunderland Empire pantomime is a Christmas tradition for many families in the area.
Sunderland panto offers a bit of everything for all ages... from hilarious skits to well-known pop-hits, everyone will be in for a treat. With previous panto star casts including Alison Hammond, Scarlett Moffatt and Ant and Dec, get ready for a barrel of laughs!
Sunderland panto offers a bit of everything for all ages... from hilarious skits to well-known pop-hits, everyone will be in for a treat. With previous panto star casts including Alison Hammond, Scarlett Moffatt and Ant and Dec, get ready for a barrel of laughs!
Sleeping Beauty - Sunderland Empire
When scheming villain Carabosse curses the Princess on the eve of her 18th birthday, she falls into a deep slumber - and only true love's kiss can wake her again. Will the Good Fairy be able to break the curse? Will the Princess find her happily ever after? Full of stunning special effects, dazzling dance numbers and perfect pop hits, Sleeping Beauty, starring Miss Rory and Thom Whalley, promises a magical evening for the whole family. Prepare to be spellbound this panto season!
12 December 2025 - 4 January 2026.
12 December 2025 - 4 January 2026.
How much are tickets for Sleeping Beauty?
If you're looking for an affordable panto, Sleeping Beauty ticket prices start at just £15, with concessions for 16-25s, seniors and children under 16 also available. You can add extras at checkout for an additional cost, including priority access to the venue, ice creams and flashing toys, or the Children's Christmas Cracker drink and snack bundle. Other add-ons include the option to treat yourself to a pre-theatre meal at Pizza al Teatro and an Ambassador Gold Family Package which includes a reserved table along with drinks and snacks for both grown-ups and bairns.There will also be audio-described and captioned performances of the Sunderland Empire panto so that everyone can enjoy the entertainment!
Who is in the Sleeping Beauty cast?
Your panto faves return in 2025! Already announced cast members include the canniest dame in town Miss Rory (Boulevard) as Rorina the Cleaner and funny man Thom Whalley as the hilarious Vesta the Jester. Don’t snooze, as more star casting will be announced soon.How long is Sleeping Beauty?
The running time for Sleeping Beauty is to be confirmed, but a normal panto run time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes long, usually with one 20-minute interval.What other pantomimes are in Sunderland in 2025?
If you don’t mind hopping on the Metro, Newcastle has plenty of festive fun on offer. Take a magic carpet ride with Aladdin at Theatre Royal Newcastle, starring returning pantomime favourites Danny Adams and Clive Hayward. The duo celebrate their 20th year as the Theatre Royal’s panto leads, along with Joe McElderry as the Spirit of the Ring, Dame Chris Hayward as Aladdin’s Mum and Mick Potts as the Genie of the Lamp.Or find your Prince Charming with Cinderella at Tyne Theatre and Opera House. The Tyne Theatre and Enchanted Entertainment have teamed up to present another magical show, and returning panto favourites Charlie & Lewis are back by popular demand!