Pantomime in Sunderland 2024
Are you looking for a festive activity for the whole family? Panto sare a great few hours of entertainment, with impressive sets, a smashing cast and stellar performances. The city's main theatre, 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.
A Sunderland panto offers a bit of everything for the whole family, from hilarious skits to some of the most well-known pop-hits, everyone will be in for a treat. With previous famous cast members such as Alison Hammond, Scarlett Moffatt and Ant and Dec, you’re sure to be in for a barrel of laughs.
A Sunderland panto offers a bit of everything for the whole family, from hilarious skits to some of the most well-known pop-hits, everyone will be in for a treat. With previous famous cast members such as Alison Hammond, Scarlett Moffatt and Ant and Dec, you’re sure to be in for a barrel of laughs.
Jack and the Beanstalk - Sunderland Empire
Jack and the Beanstalk is the story of a young boy who sells his family cow in exchange for magic beans. The magic beans grow into an epic beanstalk like no other! Join Jack on his giant adventure, featuring North East queen of comedy, the fabulous Miss Rory, and panto extraordinaire Tom Whalley - who's written award-winning scripts for many loved pantomimes. Your family will be in for a huge few hours of dazzling entertainment this festive season!
13 December 2024 - 5 January 2025.
13 December 2024 - 5 January 2025.
How much are tickets for Jack and the Beanstalk?
If you're looking for an affordable panto, Jack and the Beanstalk ticket prices start at just £13, with concessions for 16-25s, seniors and children under 16s also available. You can add extras at checkout for an additional cost, including prosecco, gin and tonic, a family drink and snack bundle and a children's drink and snack bundle. There will also be audio-described and captioned performances of the Sunderland Empire panto so that everyone can enjoy the entertainment!Jack and the Beanstalk Cast 2024
Matthew Wolfenden stars as Jack in Jack and the Beanstalk this year, swapping the countryside of Emmerdale for the bright lights of the Empire stage! He is joined by Sunderland panto favourites Miss Rory as Dame Rorina Trott and fantastically funny Tom Whalley as Silly Simon.