Shrek The Musical
Tue 6 Feb - Sat 10 Feb 2024
Closed
Why go and see it?
Get ready to leave your troubles Far Far Away and embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with laughter, love, and ogre-sized fun.
Join Shrek and his trusty sidekick Donkey as they set out on a quest to defeat the fearsome dragon and rescue the beautiful Princess Fiona. With a heart-warming story and a cast of unforgettable characters, this musical extravaganza is a journey you won't want to miss.
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High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 3+
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Join todayThe show is set to a toe-tapping soundtrack featuring fabulous songs like 'I'm A Believer', 'Big Bright Beautiful World' and 'I Know It's Today'. These tunes will have you humming all the way home. It's the perfect night out for the whole family, offering an award-winning show that promises a musical spectacular for big kids and little kids alike.
Our stellar cast is led by theatre legend Antony Lawrence as Shrek, whose ‘powerful voice fills the theatre and makes him instantly lovable’ (Twit Celeb Gossip). His previous credits include: The Lion King, Mary Poppins, Matilda the Musical, and We Will Rock You.
Strictly Come Dancing star and leading lady Joanne Clifton is ‘an absolute revelation as Princess Fiona’ (Cheshire Live). Previous credits include: Strictly Come Dancing and The Addams Family.
Olivier-Award nominated James Gillan is ‘as magnificent a villain as you could hope for’ (Great British Life) as the evil Lord Farquaad. His previous credits include: Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Wicked and Taboo!
Theatre favourite Brandon Lee Sears ‘exuberant performance does Eddie Murphy proud’ (Love Dublin) as the loveable Donkey. His previous credits include: Dreamgirls, Come From Away and Motown.
Book your tickets today and get ready for an unforgettable journey with Shrek and his friends – because in this kingdom, everyone is a part of the adventure!
Cast and Creatives
Shrek
Antony Lawrence
Princess Fiona
Joanne Clifton
Lord Farquaad
James Gillian
Donkey
Brandon Lee Sears
What the critics say
A thrill for theatre-lovers of all ages- Manchester Evening News
Re-watching as an adult has only increased my love for the story- Lovin Dublin
Sunderland Empire
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Sunderland
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
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.
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance: 3+
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With an ATG+ membership, you can enjoy a host of exclusive benefits across 35+ ATG venues
Better access to tickets via priority booking and ringfenced seats
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Flexible tickets
25% off drinks at the bar at our members' happy hours (10% in Scotland)
Dedicated phone line, partner offers
Exclusive member events
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