Give the Gift of Theatre This Christmas

Nothing beats the magic of a live performance, so for an extra special gift this Christmas, why not treat your loved ones to a trip to theatre? Choose from a host of fantastic touring shows coming to the Lyceum in 2025, with something to suit everyone for a great night out in Sheffield.

For some wintry magic, Mergaliyev Classical Ballet presents the timeless tale of Swan Lake from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 January. Discover the tale of Prince Siegfried and Odette, Queen of the Swans, in a thrilling performance to Tchaikovsky’s dramatic score, performed by a live orchestra.

Direct from its triumph in the West End, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) returns to Sheffield from Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 January in a unique, audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story, featuring a string of pop classics including Young Hearts Run Free, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and You’re So Vain. It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless matchmaking begin.

For little ones, jump on board the broom in a fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom from Thursday 23 – Saturday 25 January. Based on the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, join the witch and her cat who when they pick up some broomstick hitch-hikers… just as the hungry dragon appears! Will there be room on the broom for everyone?

Set amidst the razzle-dazzle decadence of the 1920s, Chicago returns from Tuesday 28 January – Saturday 1 February. Starring Coronation Street’s Faye Brookes as Roxie Hart, West End and TV stars Brenda Edwards as Matron ‘Mama’ Morton and Kevin Clifton as Billy Flynn, don’t miss the multi-award-winning musical favourite.

Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? Based on one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, step onto a masterfully cryptic, deliciously thrilling ride with Murder on the Orient Express, from Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 February.

For a truly terrifying theatrical experience, the unique West End hit Ghost Stories returns, more spine-tingling and terrifying than ever. When Professor Goodman – arch-sceptic out to debunk the paranormal – embarks on an investigation of three apparent hauntings, he finds himself at the outer limits of rationality, and fast running out of explanations. From Tuesday 11 – Saturday 15 February.

Flying into Sheffield for two weeks, the phantasmagorical family favourite Chitty Chitty Bang Bang runs from Tuesday 18 February – Saturday 1 March. This brand-new production is bursting with unforgettable songs by the Sherman Brothers including Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain, Truly Scrumptious and of course the Academy Award-nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

All productions are on sale now. Tickets can be booked through the Box Office in person, over the phone on 0114 249 6000 or at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk.