The Fire Station has announced a packed programme of family shows, comedy, and screenings.

The Sunderland venue will welcome a host of comedians to its stage including Mark Steel, Alfie Moore, Jimeoin, Milton Jones, and Chris McCausland.

The Sunderland venue will be hosting a range of acts throughout the year.

The Fire Station has announced a packed programme of family shows, comedy, and screenings.

The Sunderland venue will welcome a host of comedians to its stage including Mark Steel, Alfie Moore, Jimeoin, Milton Jones, and Chris McCausland.

Family-friendly shows will also be performed at the venue including The Worst Princess and Michael Morpurgo's Farm Boy.

There will be family-friendly shows (Image: Pamela Raith Photography) The Fire Station will also be screening a number of shows including The Royal Ballet's Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works and the National Theatre's A Streetcar Named Desire.

Tamsin Austin, venue director of The Fire Station, said: "The Fire Station has developed a stellar reputation as a great music venue, and we’re incredibly proud of our musical programme.

"But there’s so much more to enjoy.

Chris McCausland (Image: Supplied) "Our comedy lineup is absolutely unmatched in the area.

"We’re so excited to be able to bring such excellent acts here and deliver not only for Sunderland’s music fans, but comedy fans too.

"We’re also dedicated to bringing great family shows to the area; shows that parents and kids can enjoy together, providing a gateway to theatre and live performance and creating a lifelong love for arts and culture.

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"And our screenings programme is one more way we can help people access cultural events and enjoy amazing shows that they might not otherwise get the chance to see.

"There really is always something for everyone happening at The Fire Station."

For more information, and to buy tickets, visit the Fire Station website.