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Select seats to view real seat view photos from SeatPlan members, with ratings for comfort, legroom and view to help you book all Sunderland Empire tickets.

Sunderland Empire Capacity

The Sunderland Empire has a capacity of 1869 seats. Section capacities are 829 Stalls, 426 Dress Circle, 396 Upper Circle and 218 Gallery. Use our interactive seating plan to view 1821 seat reviews and 1733 photos of views from seat.

Boasting a large, traditionally decorated auditorium with a modern seating rake, views in the Stalls and Dress Circle are good throughout, whilst views from the Upper Circle and Gallery suffer slightly from the steep angle of the seating and distance from the stage.

Good value seats

Good views can be found throughout the Stalls and first two tiers of the Sunderland Empire, with bargains available at the ends of rows and the rear of most seating areas. Sitting in the rear of the Dress Circle and front of the Upper Circle offers great views for a discounted price.

Premium seats

Seats in the mid-front sections of the Stalls and Dress Circle offer the best overall views in the theatre. Seats in the Stalls offer good legroom, therefore sitting centrally in this section offers a perfect balance of view and comfort. For large-scale productions, the front of the Dress Circle offers a fantastic panoramic view that is unobstructed by the low safety rails.

Recent Audience Seat View Photos

Upper Circle H17 Verified

Sunderland Empire Upper Circle H17 view from seat photo
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In the centre of the row in side section of circle. Just enough legroom ( tall people may struggle). Distant but decent view... More
Mary Poppins
Saw Mary Poppins on 09 October 2025

Dress Circle A46 Verified

Sunderland Empire Dress Circle A46 view from seat photo
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Generally good seats that are cheaper than other seats in the dress circle. The back left of the stage is hard to see, but th... More
Friends! The Musical Parody
Saw Friends! The Musical Parody on 25 September 2025

Stalls A15

Sunderland Empire Stalls A15 view from seat photo
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The seat was comfortable and the legroom was good. The view of the stage isn't disrupted by anything. More
2:22 A Ghost Story
Saw 2:22 A Ghost Story on 10 September 2025

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