The Rocky Horror Show

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Sunderland Empire

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Mon 19 Jan - Sat 24 Jan 2026

Tickets available from £15.00

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Musicals

2 hours

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Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments, Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical, The Rocky Horror Show comes to Sunderland as part of a new world tour.

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Sunderland Empire

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Mon 19 Jan - Sat 24 Jan 2026

High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK

2 hours incl. interval

Mon - Thu at 20:00

Fri and Sat at 17:00 and 20:30

Age guidance: 12+ Please note, this show contains scenes of an adult nature.

For group bookings of 10 or more:

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Or call 020 7206 1174

Having been seen by over 35 million theatregoers, The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet. When by a twist of fate, their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank-n-Furter. It is an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is the biggest party and features timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and of course, the pelvic thrusting showstopping Time Warp.

STILL THE SEXIEST & FUNNIEST SHOW IN TOWN

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FIERCE AND FABULOUS FUN

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Sunderland Empire

High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK

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Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Oswald Stoll, the Sunderland Empire Theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.

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Sunderland Empire

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Mon 19 Jan - Sat 24 Jan 2026

High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK

2 hours incl. interval

Mon - Thu at 20:00

Fri and Sat at 17:00 and 20:30

Age guidance: 12+ Please note, this show contains scenes of an adult nature.

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Submit a request online