The Royalty Theatre
Sadie Pearson
Sunderland’s almost 100 year old theatre, bringing talented performances to the North East.
Sunderland’s almost 100 year old theatre, bringing talented performances to the North East.
Powerful, intimate and defiant, 900 Miles (From Home) offers outsiders a rare, empathetic glimpse into this often veiled subculture.
free entryDrawing on science fiction and dark political histories, ‘Hybrid Scripts’ invites viewers to enter profound and uncanny alternate realities.
free entryMichael Rakowitz considers the impact of conflict and displacement in his show ‘The Waiting Gardens of the North’ at Baltic.
free entry‘Residential’ promises to be a vibrant exhibition of large-scale paintings celebrating neurodiverse artists and caregivers across the North East.
free entryBaltic presents ‘Wayfinder’, a major exhibition from artist Larry Achiampong, focusing on colonial histories and digital identities.
free entryA beautiful collection of felted artworks, with a unique chance to engage with Valérie herself, as she conducts live demonstrations.
free entryThe first major retrospective of the work of the British abstract artist and teacher Matt Rugg (1935-2020). Previously unknown works will display alongside iconic pieces.
free entryFor over a decade, Lumiere Festival has been lighting up Durham’s public spaces with mesmerising installations and interactive artworks.
free entrySunderland Empire Theatre seats 1,850, the scale of which has seen the likes of Matilda, War Horse and Wicked take to its stage.
Reynolds Outdoor Centre has provided outdoor wear, military surplus and camping gear since 1860. In the North East of England there is a fantastic array of wilderness to explore, from hills and mountains through to beautiful valleys and seaside walks.
In 1994 Aphrodite was established by two brothers, Andrew and Duncan McKenzie, who had a passion for bringing good menswear to people in their city. Since then, they have been providing designer clothing from a range of high-quality brands that have large scale appeal to those who love fashion such as Stone Island, Canada Goose, DSquared2, Kenzo & Balmain – though that list is not exhaustive as they have clothing from every brand from A-Z.
The Fire Station in Sunderland now has a state-of-the-art auditorium, bringing a whole new wave of live music, theatre and comedy to the city.
Built in the heart of Sunderland city centre, the Museum, Library and Winter Garden tells the fantastic history of Sunderland from its earliest days.
In the heart of Sunderland is Mowbray Park – one of the oldest parks in the North East of England. This beautiful park is wonderfully Victorian, being carefully designed to allow for a pleasant walk and fresh air in the centre of the city, while showing you plans from across the world.
Considered one of the most popular parks in Sunderland and one of the best walks to experience in the city, Barnes Park is just under two miles long providing a lot of space for people to enjoy.
A stone’s throw from Sunderland museum and winter gardens, is D’Acqua – an exceptional eating experience in the heart of the city. In a Grade II listed building that used to house the Sunderland and South Tyneside water board, you will be able to enjoy the ambience that resonates out of these fantastic bricks and mortar – French oak floors and handmade bricks at that.
CoffeeHaus can be found on St. Thomas Street in Sunderland city centre and came out of unused space in 808 Bar and Kitchen and what was changing rooms in the next-door Port Independent clothing to create this coffee shop.
Port Independent is an independent clothing retailer selling high-end fashion and quirky, carefully curated pieces.
Angelo’s Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant in Sunniside, Sunderland. Sitting within in a Grade II listed building, the restaurant enjoys surroundings that have been carefully restored using the original features of the building, including a rare glass staircase from the 19th century.
Sunderland Association Football Club (SAFC), known by their nickname the “Black Cats”, or by the regional nickname for Sunderland, the “Mackem’s”, are the football club for the city of Sunderland.
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