The world premiere of Northern Ballet’s new, ground-breaking ballet Gentleman Jack is set to captivate audiences at the Lyceum from Tuesday 31 March – Saturday 4 April, bringing to the stage the life of the 19th century icon, Anne Lister. Yorkshire woman Anne, […]
“…vocally exemplary…you do not want to miss this one.“ Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield By Sophie Dodworth English Touring Opera’s new production of Pagliacci hits the Sheffield Lyceum for one night only at the start of its UK tour. Ripped […]
“…earns every one of its six out of five stars… a production no opera lover should miss.” The Gondoliers music by Arthur Sullivan, libretto by W.S. Gilbert, Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield By Sean Sable I’m furious. Genuinely, unreasonably fuming. I have […]
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister — better known as Gentleman Jack. A powerful Yorkshire woman, it was only after Anne Lister’s death that her secret diaries were discovered and a truly exceptional life was uncovered. […]
Legally Blonde The Musical tours to Sheffield Theatres from Tue 3 – Sat 7 March, before continuing on to York, Leeds and Hull. How long has the role of Elle Woods in Legally Blonde The Musical been on your wishlist? […]
Following the sell-out tour of Murder on the Orient Express, Death on the Nile docks in Sheffield from Tue 10 – Sat 14 March, starring is Mark Hadfield as Poirot alongside Glynis Barber and Bob Barrett in a brand-new adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic. Playing legendary detective Hercule Poirot in […]
When Lee Mead was around 13 or 14 he appeared in a school production of Barnum in his home town of Southend-on-Sea as the show-hosting Ringmaster and recalls: “I had such a brilliant time and I thought the story and […]
“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time.” Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story returns to Sheffield. Jenny […]
English Touring Opera (ETO) announce further details for its Spring 2026 tour, which opens in Sheffield for the first time as the company continues to deepen roots in the city. Featuring two brand new productions – the company’s first ever production […]
Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for. On board a luxurious cruise under the heat of the Egyptian sun, a couple’s idyllic honeymoon is cut short by a brutal murder. As secrets that have been buried in the […]
“…you won’t be disappointed…” Top Hat The Musical by Irving Berlin adapted by Matthew White and Howard Jacques, Lyceum Sheffield By Sophie Dodworth Let’s ‘Face the Music and Dance’ as The Lyceum theatre is plastered with lights, sparkle and glam for the week, […]
In conversation with Kym Marsh about Single White Female — a sharp, suspenseful and darkly humorous reimagining of the 1992 film, exploring ambition, obsession and isolation in a modern world. “This is my villain era,” says Kym Marsh, with a […]
On Tuesday 16 December, Lyceum pantomime history will be made as dame Damian Williams makes his 1000th performance. Since his first appearance in 2008, Damian has been delighting audiences with his hilarious antics in the Lyceum’s spectacular seasonal show. This year, he stars as Dame Dolly in Aladdin which is open now at the Lyceum. […]
There’s just six weeks to go until Irving Berlin‘s irresistible classic comes to the Lyceum! You’re invited to experience the musical equivalent of the finest vintage Champagne. Effervescent, elegant and exhilarating, Top Hat is a heady romantic cocktail laced with sparklingly dialogue, stunning […]
“…bursting with delightful festive magic…” Aladdin by Paul Hendy, Lyceum Theatre Sheffield By Sophie Dodworth Sheffield is warming up to Christmas and, as usual, the folk of the land of steel are planning their yearly trip to see their favourite dame, […]
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