Sunderland panto 2026–27
Peter Pan at Sunderland Empire
The Further Adventures of Peter Pan: The Return of Captain Hook runs at Sunderland Empire in Sunderland from Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Friday 11 December 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 |
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| Show times | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Tickets | From £15.60 |
| Starring | Bradley Riches, Miss Rory, Tom Whalley, Olivia Birchenough, Millie Readshaw, Sophie Bishop |
| Schools and groups | Free teacher resource pack offered on the show page |
| Theatre | Sunderland Empire, Sunderland SR1 3EX |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Monday 28 December at 17:30 |
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| BSL | Saturday 2 January at 13:00 |
| Audio described | Sunday 3 January at 13:00 |
| Captioned | Saturday 2 January at 17:30 |
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 0333 009 5399 [email protected] Sunderland Empire's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | House lights stay on, flashing lights and loud noises or explosions are reduced, the actors introduce themselves, you can go in and out and make noise, you can get in earlier than usual, and there is a chill-out area and extra staff. |
| Visual story | Sent by email on request (see below) |
| Carer tickets | Free essential companion ticket: join ATG's free Access Membership Scheme with proof such as a Nimbus Access Card with the +1 symbol, free Nimbus registration or a Hynt card. The companion must be over 16. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
Ask for the visual story of the theatre and this show by emailing the access address; it is sent in advance rather than posted online. The relaxed show is a separate listing on ATG's site. Sensory bags can be borrowed free on the day. All stalls seats are step-free and there is a lift. The phone number is ATG's Accessibility Assistance line (Monday to Saturday, 9am to 6pm).
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
A Peter Pan sequel pantomime at the Sunderland Empire with Bradley Riches as Peter and Miss Rory as Captain Rorina Hook, with flying effects.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shields The Customs House | Sleeping Beauty | Fri 20 Nov to Sat 2 Jan | £14 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 7 miles |
| Whitley Bay Playhouse Whitley Bay | Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | 10 miles | ||
| Newcastle upon Tyne Theatre Royal | Jack and the Beanstalk | Tue 24 Nov to Sun 17 Jan | £14 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 10 miles |
| Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne Theatre & Opera House | Aladdin | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £32.20 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 10 miles |
| Durham Gala Durham | Rapunzel | Thu 19 Nov to Thu 31 Dec | £10 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 11 miles |
| Blyth The Phoenix Theatre | Jack and the Beanstalk | Sat 5 Dec to Sun 27 Dec | £21.50 | 16 miles |
More: every Peter Pan panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Sunderland Empire (ATG), checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.