The Sunderland Empire and SAFC have announced new production, The Sunderland Story, which will be at The Empire from Wednesday 17 May to Saturday 27 May 2023.
Told through music, comedy and emotion, The Sunderland Story will take audiences on a trip down memory lane up to the modern day, telling the epic tale of Sunderland AFC’s history from the first trophy win to the team’s legendary managers and scorers including Watson, Stokoe, Reid, Cochrane, Campbell, and Gurney and celebrates one of the biggest moments in SAFC’s history 50 years ago - that glorious 1973 FA Cup and the epic celebrations after the 2022 play-offs.
Nicky Allt, Writer of The Sunderland Story said: “I can’t wait to bring this show to life. When they talk about famous fan bases around the World, Sunderland will always be in that conversation. Where football is lifeblood and everything to its people, that is the story of the Red and White stripes. Sunderland is passion.”
Marie Nixon, Theatre Director said: “We are absolutely delighted to be exclusively hosting The Sunderland story. This emotive production details such an important part in the formation of an incredible football club, the City of Sunderland and the people of Wearside’s history. To be able to bring SAFC’s devoted fans, young and old, into our historic theatre to relive this retelling of our history truly is a joy.”
Kyril Louis-Dreyfus, SAFC Chairman said: “The 50th anniversary of our unforgettable FA Cup win represents a perfect opportunity to celebrate the moments and the people that have defined SAFC and the City of Sunderland over the past 143 years. I’m sure this project will be greeted with great passion from our supporters – young and old – and I look forward to joining them next May to relive our story in such a historic venue.”
