World-class dance performances

Rambert Dance Company has adopted the Theatre Royal as its regional home and the venue also attracts acclaimed visitors such as Scottish Ballet, St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre and Irish dancing phenomenon Magic of the Dance. Performances range from spectacular classical ballets to contemporary works from world-leading choreographers.

Sunderland Empire Theatre’s status as one of the largest-capacity venues in the north means it can stage some truly breathtaking large-scale productions that have included Birmingham Royal Ballet and Michael Flatley’s Lord of the Dance among many others.

Learn to dance

As the National Dance Agency located in Newcastle, Dance City welcomes everyone with a passion for dance, whether you want to watch one of its many visiting performances or take part in a class or workshop yourself.

Street jazz, tango or ballroom…take your partner and take your pick!