There is no business like showbusiness and sometimes, the best shows are the ones on stage in big, opulent theatres.
The West End is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK, with millions of visitors from all over the UK and the rest of the world each year.
However, with ticket prices soaring in an effort to recoup costs after a devastating closure throughout the pandemic and a cost of living crisis, for many people, a trip to the theatre and all the expenses that come with it, is just not feasible.
Thankfully, many West End productions head out on the road with local theatres across the country sharing the show with audiences all over the country. So which shows are coming to Newcastle and Sunderland?
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The Lion King
Sunderland Empire
March 16 to May 6
Titanic
Newcastle Theatre Royal
March 27 to April 1
Strictly Ballroom The Musical
Newcastle Theatre Royal
May 1 and May 6
Rock of Ages
Newcastle Theatre Royal
June 13 to June 17
Sister Act
June 19 to June 24
November 27 to December 2
The Commitments
Newcastle Theatre Royal
June 26 to July 1
Six
Newcastle Theatre Royal
July 4 to July 8
Dirty Dancing
Newcastle Theatre Royal
August 1 to August 5
Heathers
Sunderland Empire
June 20 to June 24
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Musical
Sunderland Empire
August 2 to August 13
The Bodyguard
Newcastle Theatre Royal
August 15 to August 19
Spongebob the Musical
Newcastle Theatre Royal
September 5 to September 9
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Sunderland Empire
September 19 to September 23
Jesus Christ Superstar
Newcastle Theatre Royal
September 26 to September 30
Annie
Sunderland Empire
October 2 to October 7
42nd Street
Newcastle Theatre Royal
October 10 to October 14
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