Theatre listings
King Lear
In an attempt to spend the remaining years of his life unburdened by the pressures of monarchy, King Lear decides to pass his lands and responsibilities to his three daughters.
Mamma Mia!
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA, this hit music returns to Sheffield 15 - 26 September.
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
A fast-paced family adventure packed with mystery, jungle escapades and dinosaurs!
The Perfect Murder by Hugh Janes, adapted from the short story by Jeffrey Archer
Midland Players present The Perfect Murder - A tense mystery‑thriller about guilt, deception, and the consequences of a deadly lie.
Frank Sidebottom Calling - The 4 Johns
Frank Sidebottom Calling is a fast-paced, satirical spoken word comedy show by award-winning The 4 Johns. Comedy, poetry and anarchic humour, it's where Billy Bragg meets Monty Python for a pint.
Soap Box Spotlight
Join Stand & Be Counted; the UKs first Theatre Company of Sanctuary, for a vibrant celebration of storytelling and new works in development with our Soap Box Collective.
Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians
From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife?
Horrible Histories: Terrible Tudors
From the horrible Henrys to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope.
The Turning at Bly Manor
Travelling the liminal space between the supernatural and the depths of the human psyche, The Turning at Bly Manor winds the essentials of psychological horror around one pervasive emotion—unease.
A Sound is Still a Sound
Open Works Festival Presents a rehearsed reading of A Sound is Still a sound.
