Theatre listings
The Mousetrap
Since 1952, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has captivated the world with silent clues, shifting shadows and the best kept secret in theatre history. Now, the record-breaking classic embarks on its 75th Anniversary Tour across the UK and Ireland.
The Void: A Horror Story
Dare you enter a world infected by fear? Eight million miles from Earth, a mysterious distress call crackles through the ether and draws Flint, a haunted space ranger, towards the Odyssey, an ageing research vessel in the grip of a nightmare.
A Christmas Carol Previews at Sheffield Library Theatre
A theatrical festive treat for all the family, Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption is brought to the stage in an authentic and joyful adaptation from Operation Moonlight.
We Are Not Beautiful
Shining a light on the women that protested against the Miss World Contest in 1970.
Mean Girls
Meet The Plastics – Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage.
Off-Key
At a Birmingham grammar bursting with overachievers, political meltdowns, and teenage delusion, best friends Sabrin and Ruqqiyah are free-falling to their futures.
Selected Works: Table Top Shakespeare
In Selected Works two performers create condensed versions of six of Shakespeare iconic plays, creating lovingly made miniatures played out on a one metre table-top using a collection of ordinary everyday objects.
The Hypochondriac adapted by Roger McGough
The Hypochondriac is Roger McGough’s hilarious take on Moliere’s seventeenth century comic satire of the medical profession.
Ola Rotimi's the Gods Are Not to Blame
Join Utopia Theatre for an afternoon of African theatre, music, culture and community, culminating in an exclusive Theatrical Presentation of Ola Rotimi's celebrated play, The Gods Are Not to Blame.
Esther's Revenge
Inspired by the true story of Esther Ada Johnson, a woman sentenced to death in colonial Lagos in 1953 for killing her white lover, Esther's Revenge explores themes of justice, power, race and the treatment of women within the colonial justice system.
Rite of Passage
Written and performed by Nigerian actor, filmmaker and Sheffield-based theatre maker Akah Nnani, and directed by Kenneth Uphopho, Rite of Passage is a 75-minute solo performance that explores what it means to find your place in a new country.
It's a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Experience the beloved Christmas film in a whole new way, as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with a small cast, music and live sound effects bringing George Bailey’s story to life.
Stick Man
Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is coming to Sheffield for Christmas! 05 December 2026 - 03 January 2027.
It's a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Experience the beloved Christmas film in a whole new way, as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with a small cast, music and live sound effects bringing George Bailey’s story to life.
It's a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Experience the beloved Christmas film in a whole new way, as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with a small cast, music and live sound effects bringing George Bailey’s story to life.
It's a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Experience the beloved Christmas film in a whole new way, as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with a small cast, music and live sound effects bringing George Bailey’s story to life.
A Roman Rumble: The Rude Panto
Rome wasn’t built in a day… but we’ll destroy it in two acts It’s wine-soaked. It’s filthy. It’s history like you've never been taught it. Cleopatra’s juggling five lovers and one olive oil enema. There’s full-frontal betrayal, backstage fondling, and
Cinderella
Dust off your glass slippers - you're invited to the Royal Ball! Get ready to cheer the heroes and boo the baddies as our talented cast of performers aged 5 to 18 bring this classic fairy tale to life!
Cinderella
Dust off your glass slippers - you're invited to the Royal Ball! Get ready to cheer the heroes and boo the baddies as our talented cast of performers aged 5 to 18 bring this classic fairy tale to life!
It's a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Experience the beloved Christmas film in a whole new way, as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with a small cast, music and live sound effects bringing George Bailey’s story to life.
The Full Monty
Sometimes you have to bare everything! Back by popular demand, the boys return home to where it all began, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic film set in Sheffield.
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Alone in the sanctuary of her bedroom, Little Voice fills the air with pitch‑perfect renditions of her deceased dad’s record collection of the great Divas, from Judy Garland to Billie Holiday. But when her mother Mari's latest fling hears her sing he’s certain he’s struck gold. Will Little Voice be pushed into a spotlight she never asked for?
Paranormal Activity
James and Lou move from Chicago to London to escape their past, but they soon discover that places aren’t haunted, people are... This thrilling West End hit is inspired by the iconic, hugely popular film series, but with a brand-new story live on stage.
The Year of the Runaways
Sunjeev Sahota’s award-winning novel is adapted for the stage in this triumphant story of dignity and human spirit against all the odds.
Never Look Back
Uganda, 2020. Veteran Komakech ‘Abba’ Ogwang is haunted by dreams of battle. His granddaughter, Anena, urges him to share his long-buried story.
The Uncrackable Case
Humpty Dumpty is dead – was he pushed, did he jump, or was it simply a great fall?
Agatha Christie's The Hollow
Renowned detective Hercule Poirot expected a quiet break in the country; instead he's drawn into one of the most unsettling cases of his career.
Before I Go To Sleep
Acclaimed actor, author and podcaster Giovanna Fletcher stars in the world stage premiere of Before I Go To Sleep. Based on the international bestselling novel that became a hit film starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, this thrilling new adaptation comes to the Lyceum in2027.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a ground-breaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging more thrilling than ever.
The Silence of the Lambs
Based on Thomas Harris’s gripping literary masterpiece, and starring renowned actor John Partridge (EastEnders, Everyone’s Talking About Jamie, Cabaret) as Hannibal Lecter, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in Sheffield.
Mrs Doubtfire
'Help is on the way, Dear!' After dazzling audiences in the West End, Mrs Doubtfire is heading to Sheffield for three weeks only in 2027!
12 Letters To My Name
Tobi and Jay, the only two Africans in the class, are lambs to the slaughter. Newly arrived to England, Sheffield, they are forced to navigate a new life alongside the quiet ache of home.
