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Sunderland Empire
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Sunderland Empire Seat Guide

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 2058 seat reviews and 1950 view from seat photos.

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 G47 Verified

Sunderland Empire Upper Circle G47 view from seat photo
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In the centre of row in side section of circle. Enough legroom. View from this seat without a... More
Dirty Dancing
Saw Dirty Dancing on 24 September 2026

Stalls K13 Verified

Sunderland Empire Stalls K13 view from seat photo
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This seat offers excellent views. Slightly off-centre view. Can see everything clearly, with fa... More
Billy Elliot
Saw Billy Elliot on 07 November 2026

Stalls S2 Verified

Sunderland Empire Stalls S2 view from seat photo
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Very comfortable seats, loads of legroom, and easy access to the exit at the end of the show. ... More
The Karate Kid The Musical
Saw The Karate Kid The Musical on 16 July 2026

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