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. […]
Sheffield Theatres has announced that it is to launch a brand new annual theatre festival celebrating creative talent from Sheffield and beyond. Open Works will run across two weeks in the autumn and be a hub for creatives and audiences alike. The […]
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 […]
Rehearsals are well under way for our upcoming production of The Ladies Football Club, and the cast are being put through their paces by Director Elizabeth Newman, and Movement Director Scott Graham (Frantic Assembly). We can’t wait for kick off, and for all of this energy, […]
We are excited to announce the full casting for the world premiere of Living, from award-winning Sheffield playwright Leo Butler (Redundant), and directed by Abigail Graham (The Merchant of Venice – The Globe). This state-of-the-nation drama follows one Sheffield family and their friends and neighbours from 1969 […]
“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 […]
“…edge-of-the-seat spectacle theatre…” Crown of Blood by Oladipo Agboluaje, Crucible Theatre By Phil Scown Crown of Blood is a reworking of Shakespeare’s Scottish Play. Though this might be regarded as giving away the plot, it is declared by the writer, […]
This spring, Sheffield Theatres will open their doors for Extra Time; a programme of free to attend activities and events in celebration of their world premiere production of The Ladies Football Club. By Stefano Massini (The Lehman Trilogy) and adapted by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls), the production is directed by Sheffield […]
“…entertains, informs and engages with humour and energy…” My Brother’s A Genius by Debris Stevenson, Playhouse, Sheffield By Phil Scown My Brother’s A Genius is a joint production between Sheffield Theatres, Theatre Centre, and National Youth Theatre. It is a short, […]
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, […]
We are excited to announce the full cast for The Ladies Football Club! Written by Stefano Massini (Lehman Trilogy) and adapted by Tim Firth (Calendar Girls) this brand-new production has been selected as one of the Telegraph’s picks for best play to book in 2026! Announced today, the […]
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