00:00If you're wondering what to do in Sunderland over the next few weeks, there's no shortage
00:08of choice. From free activities aimed at families, to large-scale theatre productions, food markets
00:14and city-wide events, venues across Sunderland are offering something for almost every taste
00:19and budget. Families can head to Houghton or Washington where free film screenings are
00:25taking place at local libraries. Washington Library is showing Shaun the Sheep the movie
00:30while other screenings are being held across the area as part of community events aimed at
00:36making cinema more accessible for everyone. For those looking for live entertainment, Sunderland
00:42Empire Theatre is hosting Fawlty Towers the play from Tuesday 3rd to Saturday 7th February.
00:49The production marks 50 years since Fawlty Towers first appeared on television and has been
00:54adapted for the stage by John Cleese himself following a sold-out run in London.
01:00The Empire is also welcoming Matilda the Musical as part of its UK tour. Inspired by Roddahl's
01:06book and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the show has won more than 100 international
01:13awards and is offering selected ticket deals for younger audiences during weekday performances.
01:19Good and drink lovers are also being catered for, with Sunderland Cocktail Week returning
01:24from the 30th January until the 8th February. Organisers say more than 30 venues across the
01:31city are taking part, offering set-priced cocktails, mocktails and food deals to wristband holders,
01:37encouraging people to explore Sunderland's hospitality scene. There's a strong focus on local producers
01:43too. Sheepfold Stables Food Market takes place on the second Sunday of each month, bringing
01:50together bakers, brewers, cheesemongers and street food traders from across the North East.
01:56The market is designed to support new and emerging food and drink businesses, while giving visitors
02:02the chance to try something different. Art and Culture also feature prominently, with the
02:08exhibition Monumental, running at the Sunderland Creatives Gallery in the National Glass Centre.
02:13The exhibition brings together works from the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art Collection,
02:19selected by 2nd and 3rd year Fine Arts students from the University of Sunderland. Now, for those
02:25who enjoy live music, Sunderland is also hosting Jazz Sundays at the Fire Station. Entry is free,
02:31no booking is required, and the event runs from half past two until four on certain Sundays of the
02:37month. Adding Jazz Sundays to the mix, Sunderland's cultural calendar offers something for nearly every
02:43taste, from free films and family events to theatre, musicals, food markets, art exhibitions and live
02:49music. With so much happening across the city, organisers encourage residents and visitors alike
02:55to explore what's on and make the most of Sunderland's diverse programme.
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