“Absolutely spiffing fun…” A Simply Beastly Murder by Rachel E. Thorn, Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield By Phil Scown The set is sparse, the backdrop black. There are a few boxes, a stool and a hatstand. Music plays that you can recognise […]
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Sheffield Theatres, in association with Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, announces the cast for the Sheffield Theatres, Chichester Festival Theatre and Stage Entertainment production of Singin’ In The Rain, opening at the Crucible this Christmas, from Thursday 26 November 2026 – […]
Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Productions announce Rita Simons, who completes the cast of Cinderella at the Lyceum Theatre this Christmas. Best known for her award-winning role as Roxy Mitchell in EastEnders, and in recent years as Marie in Hollyoaks, Rita has […]
A new comedy play which sold out at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe is coming home to Sheffield. A Simply Beastly Murder is a film noir for the stage, starring the Famous Five. Written by local performer Rachel E. Thorn, it […]
We all want to meet people from the past. The trouble is, everyone is dead! The much-loved children’s favourite Horrible Histories returns to Sheffield live on stage from Wednesday 30 September – Saturday 3 October with two shows: Awful Egyptians […]
Sheffield Theatres have released production images for the premiere of a brand-new production of King Lear directed by Donmar Warehouse Associate Artistic Director Titas Halder (The Dance of Death) which is now playing in the Crucible until Sat 19 September. The company includes Ian McDiarmid as King […]
Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Productions announce the further cast for Cinderella at the Lyceum Theatre this Christmas: star of stage, screen and Strictly, Ore Oduba joins the Lyceum pantomime. Ore is an actor and presenter, becoming a household name when he won the fourteenth series of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing. He’s since […]
When you’re thinking of what makes a typical theatre show, a few things may come to mind – a defined script, a clear storyline, realistic characters brought to life on stage by a team of actors. For the Sheffield-based collective […]
Sheffield Theatres released rehearsal images ahead of the premiere of a brand-new production of King Lear directed by Donmar Warehouse Associate Artistic Director Titas Halder (The Dance of Death) which plays from Sat 29 August – Sat 19 September. A company of actors will play […]
Opening the autumn season in the Lyceum are two of the West End’s biggest hit musicals, both returning the Sheffield after hugely popular demand. From Tuesday 1 – Saturday 12 September is the crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond. The […]
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Sheffield Theatres announces full programme for inaugural Festival of Theatre in Yorkshire: Open Works
Sheffield Theatres has unveiled the full programme for Open Works—a brand-new annual festival highlighting extraordinary creative talent from Sheffield and beyond. Running from 28 September to 10 October, Open Works brings together leading names in British theatre alongside exciting local creators. Taking […]
Faye Tozer tells us why she‘s feeling better in mind, body and soul at 50, as she headlines the new Mean Girls musical tour. The Steps superstar is tackling not one but three roles in Tina Fey’s wickedly witty show […]
Sheffield Theatres has announced the full company of actors who will play across a double-bill of two major new Shakespearean productions in the world-famous Crucible Theatre this autumn. A rare event in contemporary theatre, the company will play two or more […]
This week the Playhouse will host the European premiere of award-winning Canadian playwright and novelist, Anosh Irani’s darkly funny, deeply human solo-show, Buffoon. Directed by Aisha Khan with movement direction by the Lecoq-trained Joyce Henderson, Buffoon is the inaugural production of Aisha Khan Productions – a bold new producing […]
Sheffield Hallam University in association with Sheffield Theatres have launched a new BA Musical Theatre degree programme, to develop emerging talent in the region. The unique partnership will see students benefit from the talent and experience of practitioners at Sheffield […]
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