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It’s time to celebrate – the Crucible is 50! We’re very excited to reveal our anniversary season, to light up our stages and share this brilliant birthday year.
Human Nurture
Much Ado About Nothing
Far Gone
Rock Paper Scissors
Resilience
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
On the Beach
Standing at the Sky’s Edge
This anniversary is a fantastic opportunity to look back at 50 years of groundbreaking theatre. To reminisce about all the shows we’ve shared, of everyone who has passed through our doors and the magical memories that we’ve made with you. It’s also our chance to look forward, to set our course for the next 50. Whether it be building on our reputation for bold new work, continuing the city’s reputation for world-class creativity, bringing the best of the UK’s tours to Sheffield or making sure that everyone experiences our warm welcome — there’s so much to look forward to. We can’t wait to see you soon.
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Our three theatres belong to Sheffield and in celebrating this big birthday, being able to welcome you back through our doors is the best present. We can’t wait to welcome you for a great night out. And whether it’s your first visit or your fiftieth, we want to make your time with us the best that it can be.
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SLEEPING BEAUTY
Fri 3 December – Mon 3 January
Written and directed by Paul Hendy
Lyceum Theatre
A Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Pantomimes Co-Production
Evenings 7pm (Sundays and Mon 3 Jan 5.30pm)
Don’t miss this hilarious, fun-filled, family pantomime Sleeping Beauty, starring comedy great Janine Duvitski (Benidorm) and legendary Dame, Damian Williams, alongside comic Ben Thornton (Cinderella), Lucas Rush (Damian’s Pop-Up Panto!), Hannah Everest and Dominic Sibanda.
Morning and matinee performance times vary From £15
Once again, the show will be written and directed by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution, the same team behind the smash hit, Cinderella in 2019. Sleeping Beauty promises to be the pantomime of your dreams, with lavish sets, hilarious jokes and fun for the whole family!
“A corker. An A-grade hit!” The Yorkshire Post on Cinderella Sponsored by 06
Thu 9 Dec 10.15am Tue 14 Dec 7pm and Sun 2 Jan 1pm Wed 15 Dec 1pm and Thu 16 Dec 7pm Thu 16 Dec 7pm Advertised prices are limited.
David Thaxton
Alex Young
SHE LOVES ME Book by Joe Masteroff Music by Jerry Bock Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick Based on a play by Miklós László A Sheffield Theatres Production Amalia and Georg work together in a parfumerie in a picturesque Hungarian town. Constantly clashing, the two colleagues are at odds on the shop floor. But they do have one thing in common. They’ve both answered a lonely hearts advert and now live for the letters they exchange, unaware of the identity of their true loves. As they count down the shopping days to Christmas, love and snowflakes are in the air. From the songwriters of Fiddler on the Roof, and the writer of Cabaret, and based on the story that inspired You’ve Got Mail. A glorious romantic comedy musical, She Loves Me will warm even the chilliest of winter evenings. Originally directed on Broadway by Harold Prince. Originally produced on Broadway by Harold Prince in association with Lawrence N. Kasha and Philip C. McKenna. Presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International.
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Sat 11 December – Sat 15 January Crucible Theatre Matinees 2.15pm Evenings 7.15pm From £15 Director Robert Hastie
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Swan Lake The Nutcracker THE PIXIE AND THE PUDDING By Barb Jungr and Samantha Lane Music and lyrics Barb Jungr A Little Angel Theatre Production It’s Christmas Eve on the farm, and the chickens, pigs and cows are fast asleep. Inside the farmhouse, the fire is roaring and a delicious, steaming pudding is left out on the windowsill…
Sat 11 December – Sun 2 January Studio Theatre 10.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm From £13 Director Samantha Lane
When Charlie and her dad move to the farm from the city, everything seems to go wrong. If only they’d paid attention to the mysterious note left on their windowsill about a curious pixie and the pudding she likes to eat on Christmas Eve.
SWAN LAKE The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
THE NUTCRACKER
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite as it seems…
A new musical brought to life with puppetry, original music and a sprinkling of pixie magic.
Mon 10 – Sat 15 January Lyceum Theatre Swan Lake Mon – Wed 7.30pm Wed 2pm The Nutcracker Thu – Sat 7.30pm Sat 3pm From £15
Performed by The Russian State Ballet of Siberia and accompanied by a live orchestra, The Russian State Ballet Orchestra
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ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED THEATRE SHOWS OF 2022 NIGEL HARMAN DANNY JOHN-JULES AND INTRODUCING
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It’s Friday night and Ben knows that means only one thing – staying with Granny! There will be cabbage soup, cabbage pie and cabbage cake and Ben knows one thing for sure – it’s going to be sooooooooo boring! But what Ben doesn’t know is that Granny has a secret – and Friday nights are about to get more exciting than he could ever imagine, as he embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his very own Gangsta Granny!
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Wed 19 – Sat 22 January
Lyceum Theatre Wed – Sat 7pm Thu 1.30pm Fri 10.30am Sat 2.30pm From £15
From the acclaimed producers of Billionaire Boy and Awful Auntie comes the award-winning West End production of this amazing story by David Walliams, the UK’s best-selling author for children.
“Brilliantly adapted and directed, this is a cracker of a show! Totally Grantastic!” Mail on Sunday
Thu 20 Jan 7pm Thu 20 Jan 7pm Sat 22 Jan 2.30pm
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THE DA VINCI CODE The blockbuster story that captivated the world is now an epic stage thriller. The curator of the Louvre has been brutally murdered, and alongside his body are a series of baffling codes. Follow the pulse-racing journey as Professor Robert Langdon, played by Television favourite Nigel Harman (EastEnders, Hotel Babylon) and fellow cryptologist Sophie Neveu (Hannah Rose Caton) attempt to solve the riddles, leading to the works of Leonardo Da Vinci and beyond, deep into the vault of history. With guidance from teacher and friend Sir Leigh Teabing, played by family favourite Danny John-Jules (Red Dwarf, Death in Paradise), Langdon and Neveu embark on a breathless race through the streets of Europe. The pair must decipher the labyrinthine code before a shocking historical secret is lost forever.
“I am thrilled that The Da Vinci Code is being adapted for the stage, and excited to see the unique potential of live theatre enhance this story.” Dan Brown, author of The Da Vinci Code Advertised prices are limited.
HANNAH ROSE CATON
Tue 25 – Sat 29 January Lyceum Theatre Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed 2pm and Sat 3pm From £15
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HUMAN NURTURE
Wed 26 January – Sat 12 February
By Ryan Calais Cameron
Studio Theatre
A Sheffield Theatres and Theatre Centre Co-Production
Wed 26 Jan 7pm Thu – Sat 7pm Sat 2.30pm
‘I don’t agree with everything they say, but we do have a lot in common nowadays; anyway, I can’t be racist my best friend is Black.’ Roger and Harry’s bond is so strong they could be brothers. They share the same food, music, laughs, computer games and even dreams - but not race. Roger is black and Harry is white...but what does that matter, right? When Roger is rehomed, Harry is left behind in the care system, and these brothers start to walk down very different paths. When Roger returns to celebrate Harry’s birthday, his new name Runaku isn’t the only change.
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Director Rob Watt
Thu 3 Feb 7pm Fri 4 Feb 7pm
FAT FRIENDS – THE MUSICAL The “weight” is over! A star-studded Fat Friends – The Musical is back. Bigger and better than ever! Following the massive success of its first outing, Kay Mellor’s Fat Friends returns starring Lee Mead (Holby, Joseph and his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Sherrie Hewson (Coronation Street, Benidorm), Jessica Ellis (Hollyoaks), and direct from his acclaimed West End run in Hairspray, Les Dennis (Legally Blonde, Coronation Street).
Lyceum Theatre Mon – Sat 7.45pm Thu 2pm and Sat 3pm From £15
Based on the highly popular ITV series, with great new music from Nick Lloyd Webber, this hugely entertaining musical reunites our favourite foodie friends as they are put through their Zumba paces at their local slimming club, whilst Kelly fantasises about fitting into the wedding dress of her dreams Serving up the tasty treat of a feel-good night out for every body, Fat Friends – The Musical is full of fun and huge hit!
Fri 4 Feb 7pm Advertised prices are limited.
Mon 31 January – Sat 5 February
Thu 3 Feb 7.45pm Thu 3 Feb 7.45pm Sat 5 Feb 3pm
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Presents
OREO
RICE
By Tania Camara
By Michele Lee
Wed 19 January Studio Theatre
‘PACKED WITH LAUGHS AS BIG AS DOLLY’S PERSONALITY’ DAILY MIRROR A PARTNERSHIP
Mon 7 – Wed 9 March
Sat 12 March
Studio Theatre
7.30pm
Studio Theatre
8pm
From £13
7.30pm
From £13
Oreo, coconut, Bounty Bar — micro-aggressions used to disempower a black person deemed to be ‘acting white’. Donning a camouflage of Oreo-filling, Tania explores the masks we wear to put our heads above the parapet in a climate of systemic racism. A semi-autobiographical solo about being a successfully educated black woman within western society.
“A tour de force of a performance” The Grouchy Critic
From £13
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By Rory Thomas-Howes
Music & lyrics by
DOLLY PARTON
Book by
PATRICIA RESNICK
Directed by
9 to 5 THE MUSICAL
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An Actors Touring Company and Orange Tree Theatre Production Nisha is a young hotshot executive working for Golden Fields, Australia’s largest producer of rice. Ambitious and headstrong, she’s determined to become the first female Indian CEO in Australia. Yvette, an older Chinese migrant, is the cleaner who sees to Nisha’s desk, Yvette has her own entrepreneurial ambitions. The two form a powerful bond as they navigate the complexities of their lives.
On the eve of Ally’s 30 birthday, he and his partner Zach dissect what it means to be gay in the modern world. A Partnership keeps the two partners trapped in a frank, funny and heartbreaking conversation, accompanied only by a ticking clock, the shadow of internalised homophobia, and the question of whether we can – or should – be ‘normal.’
“Intensely honest… powerfully unique and timely” Broadway World UK
9 to 5 the Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the women manage to reform their office - or will events unravel when the CEO pays an unexpected visit?
JEFF CALHOUN
Tue 8 – 13/01/2020 Sat 12 February
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Lyceum Theatre Tue – Sat 7.45pm Thu 2pm and Sat 3pm From £15
With an Oscar, Grammy and Tony award-nominated score by the Queen of Country herself, Dolly Parton, and a book by the iconic movie’s original screenwriter Patricia Resnick, this hilarious new production is about teaming up, standing up and taking care of business!
“This is one 9 to 5 you’ll want to do again and again and again” The Sun
“Hilarious comedy” Daily Express
Thu 10 Feb 7.45pm Thu 10 Feb 7.45pm Sat 12 Feb 3pm
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A Sheffield Theatres Production
‘There are as many kinds of love, as there are hearts’
Sat 5 – Sat 26 February Crucible Theatre
Admired but unfulfilled, Russian socialite Anna is faced with a choice — remain with her husband to keep her beloved child, or risk ruin in the pursuit of passion.
Matinees 2.15pm Evenings 7.15pm
How do we choose to live the one life we have?
From £15
A bold new production of Tolstoy’s epic masterpiece about desire, duty and defiance.
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Director Anthony Lau Designer Georgia Lowe Sound Designer Alexandra Faye Braithwaite Casting Director Jacob Sparrow
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Leo Tolstoy Adapted by
Helen Edmundson
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Thu 17 Feb 2.15pm Socially Distanced Thu 17 Feb 2.15pm
Meet the cast of Anna Karenina Sat 19 February, 10.30am £10 minimum donation
Wed 23 Feb 7.15pm
Centre Stage Members gain exclusive insights and get closer to the cast and creative teams behind our shows at Meet the Cast events!
Wed 23 Feb 7.15pm
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THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME The National Theatre’s Olivier and Tony Award® -winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time returns to the Lyceum for one week only! Director Marianne Elliott’s “extraordinary and unmissable” (Time) smash hit production brings Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel to thrilling life on stage.
Tue 15 – Sat 19 February
Evening Standard
Written and performed by John Rwothomack
Studio Theatre
Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed – Thu 2pm Sat 3pm
A Sheffield Theatres and Roots Mbili Theatre Co-Production
Matinees 2.30pm Evenings 7.45pm
‘If I invited you to come with me on a journey, a story, will you come with me?’
From £15
From £15
Northern Uganda. When Okumu’s village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), he and his brother’s lives are changed forever. Far Gone is a profoundly moving story of a young boy’s journey from childhood innocence to child soldier. Seen through the eyes of those that love him and those that betray him, Okumu’s experience strikes straight at the heart through a powerful one-man performance. Thu 17 Feb 7.30pm Thu 17 Feb 7.30pm Sat 19 Feb 3pm
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Thu 17 – Sat 26 February
Lyceum Theatre
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain. He is exceptional at maths, while everyday life presents some barriers. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbour’s dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world.
“A beautiful, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life”
FAR GONE
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Director Mojisola Elufowoju
Thu 24 Feb 7.45pm
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PATRICIA NIGEL HODGE HAVERS NOËL COWARD’S CLASSIC COMEDY
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PRIVATE LIVES PRIVATE LIVES Noël Coward’s gloriously entertaining Private Lives is the inaugural show from The Nigel Havers Theatre Company, which will be touring the country with a wonderful line-up of theatrical gems. Elyot and Amanda, who were once married, find themselves on honeymoon with their new partners, in the same hotel on the French coast, admiring the view from adjoining balconies. Their initial horror quickly evaporates and soon they are sharing cocktails. Who knows what the future holds for them now… Olivier Award-winning Patricia Hodge, one of the country’s most loved actresses, plays Amanda. Nigel Havers, ever suave and thoroughly charming, plays Elyot, the role taken by Noël Coward himself in the original production in 1930. Private Lives is directed by Christopher Luscombe.
Tue 22 – Sat 26 February Lyceum Theatre Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed – Thu 2pm Sat 3pm From £15
By Hamish McColl and Sean Foley and, of course, Eddie Braben When The Play That I Wrote opened in London’s West End, every single review was a rave review, every show a sell-out and it won every major theatre award. The Sunday Times called it “a triumph” and The Observer said “audiences weep with laughter”.
Mon 28 February – Sat 5 March Lyceum Theatre Mon – Sat 7.30pm Thu 2pm and Sat 3pm From £15
Thom has written a play, an epic set in the French Revolution called ‘A Tight Squeeze for the Scarlet Pimple’. Dennis, on the other hand, wants to continue with their double act. He believes that if they perform a tribute to Morecambe and Wise, Thom’s confidence will be restored and the double act will go on. But first Dennis needs to persuade a guest star to appear in the play what Thom wrote... Thu 24 Feb 7.30pm Thu 24 Feb 7.30pm Sat 26 Feb 3pm
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THE PLAY WHAT I WROTE
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With a mystery guest star at every performance, this “recklessly, tear-inducingly funny show” (The Guardian) is “a loving celebration of comic genius which is itself touched with comic genius” (Daily Telegraph). Advertised prices are limited.
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THE CONTINGENCY PLAN
By Steve Waters
RESILIENCE Freshly appointed as a scientific advisor, Will is in Westminster and he’s out of his depth. Surrounded by ministers manoeuvring to impress, and with the threat of environmental disaster, can he get them to listen before it’s too late?
Fri 11 March – Sat 2 April Crucible Theatre See website for dates and times of performances. From £15 BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICES
A Sheffield Theatres Production Personal and political, Steve Waters’ critically-acclaimed climate crisis double bill. One a witty and moving family drama, the other a thrilling political satire. Each play stands alone - watch both and you’ll see another side of the story.
ON THE BEACH Glaciologist Will has followed in his father’s footsteps, dedicating himself to studying climate change. Back from Antarctica he visits his parents on the Norfolk coast. With catastrophic flooding growing more likely by the day, he has news that forces long-submerged secrets to rise to the surface.
Director Caroline Steinbeis
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Director Chelsea Walker
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Sat 12 March – Sat 2 April
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JOSEPHINE By Leona Allen and Jesse Briton
Wed 16 March
Studio Theatre 1pm and 7.15pm
DREAMGIRLS
Tue 8 – Sat 19 March Lyceum Theatre
Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning Dreamgirls!
Mon – Sat 7.45pm Thu 2pm and Sat 3pm
Meet The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. Join the three friends as they embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit.
From £15
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“A glittering tour de force of disco
The Egg, Wales Millennium Centre and Oxford Playhouse’s Co-Production of Holm Theatre’s Josephine Josephine Baker. The little girl from Missouri who became an original 20th Century icon. Dancer, actor, activist, campaigner, spy and mother to the multicultural Rainbow Tribe.
Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only.
“Dazzling. A lavish musical that’s at all times exhilarating”
From £12
Thu 17 Mar 7.45pm Thu 17 Mar 7.45pm Sat 19 Mar 3pm Advertised prices are limited.
But, almost 50 years after her death, Café Josephine, faces closure. Nobody remembers Josephine, who she was, what she did, what she stood for. And she just can’t allow that. For ages 7+ Advertised prices are limited.
DISPATCHES ON THE RED DRESS Sat 19 March Studio Theatre 8pm From £15 Unravelling the joy and pain from her own grandmother’s youth in 1940’s Germany, multi award-winning folk musician Rowan Rheingans celebrates subtle acts of resistance and boldly asks a troubling question for our times: can hope for the future be found in the darkest pockets of our history? This immersive one woman show won great acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, weaving mesmeric storytelling with live fiddle, banjo and song.
“Utterly spellbinding”
WOLF! Mon 4 – Wed 6 April Studio Theatre Mon – Wed 2pm Tue 4pm and Wed 11am From £10 Beneath the Moon, under the mountains, amongst a flock of woolly sheep, Jack is bored. Bored of watching sheep. Bored of counting sheep. Bored of Sheep. Down in the village just a whisper of a wolf will cause a panic! Find out what happens when Jack cries WOLF! With original music, puppetry and a tale you thought you knew. Inspired by Aesop’s Fable, The Boy who Cried Wolf. For ages 5+
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C A S A N O VA A BALLE T BY KE N N E T H T I N DA L L Music by Kerry Muzzey
CASANOVA Throw caution to the wind. Be led into temptation. Casanova is back. Consumed by his desires, Casanova lived every minute in a whirlwind of scandal and decadence. But behind the mask, there was more to the man. Casanova takes you inside the heart and mind of one of the most notorious figures in history, exposing a story so sensational you won’t believe it’s real.
Tue 22 – Sat 26 March
THE AWARD WINNING MUSICAL
CALENDAR GIRLS
Lyceum Theatre
Presented by Croft House Theatre Company
Lyceum Theatre
Tue – Sat 7.15pm Thu and Sat 2pm
A New Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth Originally Produced by David Pugh & Dafydd Rogers and The Shubert Organisation. Based on the play Calendar Girls written by Tim Firth and on the motion picture Calendar Girls written by Tim Firth and Juliette Towhidi
Tue – Sat 7.15pm Sat 2pm
From £11 Age guidance 12+
From £15
The death of a much loved husband prompts a group of ordinary women in a small Yorkshire Women’s Institute to do an extraordinary thing. Demolishing all preconceptions, they create an artistic nude calendar to raise money for charity. None of them expect the emotional and personal ramifications, but gradually the creation of this fabulous calendar brings each woman into flower.
With a cinematic score played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, and opulent sets and costumes, Kenneth Tindall’s Casanova will flood your senses and take your breath away.
“Nothing short of mesmerising” The Stage
This production contains strong language and nudity.
“A modern masterpiece” Reviews Hub
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Tue 29 March – Sat 2 April
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Advertised prices are limited.
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ENGLISH TOURING OPERA Mon 4 – Tue 5 April
DINOSAUR WORLD Thu 7 – Sat 9 April Lyceum Theatre
7.45pm
Thu – Sat 2pm Thu – Fri 4.30pm Sat 11am
From £15
From £15
Lyceum Theatre
La bohème
By Puccini, Mon 4 April A story of young love, starting on Christmas Eve in a Parisian garret. On this festive, snowy night the lovers draw close, but poverty forces them apart in a story told with the most memorable music. Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
The Golden Cockerel
By Rimsky-Korsakov, Tue 5 April The final opera of Rimsky-Korsakov is a daring satire on the last days of the Romanov empire, as explosive as it is charming. An evening of fantasy, mischief, and enough musical delight to ice a lemon cake! Sung in English.
Dare to experience the dangers and delights of Dinosaur World Live in this roarsome interactive show for all the family. Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex, a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend Age guidance 3+
“A spectacular interactive show!”
NISH KUMAR: CONTROL Thu 7 April Crucible Theatre
WORLD SENIORS SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP Wed 4 – Sun 8 May
LAVA By James Fritz
Wed 11 May
Studio Theatre
8pm
Crucible Theatre
8pm
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Thu – Sun 10am, 2.30pm, 7pm Wed 7pm and Sun 1pm
From £13
It has been a period of upheaval and uncertainty with COVID and the political situation. You will be amazed by my capacity to somehow take all these things personally. Control is a new show from the host of Late Night Mash and one of the Guardian’s Top Fifty Comedians of the 21st Century. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster and more.
“One of the best young comedians we have” The Times
OK! Magazine
From £10 An increased field of 24 players will visit the Crucible for the Seniors Snooker Championship. Joining the crowd favourites Jimmy White, Stephen Hendry and Ken Doherty will be defending champion David Lilley, Yorkshire’s Joe Johnson as well as Tony Drago from Malta. The event will also feature the Senior Champions from Asia, Africa and Pan America.
Boy meets girl. Boy can’t talk to girl. And a small asteroid has hit the capital city. It was ridiculous. Impossible. But it happened. As London recovers from unthinkable disaster, in a small town far away, a young man finds he can no longer speak... From award-winning playwright James Fritz, LAVA is a funny, tender and moving new play about friendship and reconnection in the aftermath of catastrophe.
“Compassionate, warm and funny” The Stage
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IT’S REIGNING QUEENS - HALLELUJAH!
DIVORCED ★ BEHEADED ★ LIVE! EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE The smash-hit musical returns home to Sheffield, featuring West End star Layton Williams and EastEnders’ much-loved Shane Richie as Hugo/Loco Chanelle both reprising their roles from the critically acclaimed West End production. Funny, fabulous and feelgood, this is the musical sensation for all the family and not to be missed! Jamie New is sixteen and lives on a council estate in Sheffield. Jamie doesn’t quite fit in. Jamie is terrified about the future. Jamie is going to be a sensation. With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singersongwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells and writer Tom MacRae (Doctor Who), this smash-hit musical will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come.
Mon 11 – Sat 16 April Lyceum Theatre Mon – Sat 7.45pm Wed – Thu 2pm Sat 3pm From £23.50
LAST TICKETS REMAINING
The international smash-hit musical SIX makes its royal visit to Sheffield! Multi award-winning, with a spectacularly successful sound-track storming charts across the globe, this sell-out Tudor take-off has “an incredibly strong and powerful message. Boundary-pushing, genreredefining” (The Australian) and is “pure entertainment” (The New York Times).
Tue 19 – Sat 30 April Lyceum Theatre Mon – Thu 8pm Wed 20 April 2pm Fri 6pm and 8.30pm Sat 4pm and 8pm From £15
LAST TICKETS REMAINING
From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. Thu 14 April 2pm Thu 14 April 7.45pm
“This fizzing musical is a blast of fresh air”
Thu 14 April 7.45pm
The Times
Sat 16 April 3pm
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SIX
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Think you know the rhyme, think again... Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE!
“The most uplifting new British musical I have ever had the privilege to watch” Evening Standard Advertised prices are limited.
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Book by
RICK ELICE Directed by
ARLENE PHILLIPS
BAT OUT OF HELL
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Bringing to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, this critically-acclaimed production uniquely combines the magic and excitement of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll.
Lyceum Theatre Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed – Thu 2pm Sat 3pm
Six decades of stardom, over a hundred million records sold. Legend, icon, Queen. She is Cher and this is her show.
Tue – Sat 7.45pm Wed – Thu 2pm Sat 3pm
Goddess warrior of pop turned Hollywood royalty, the Grammy®, Oscar®, Emmy® and Golden Globe® award-winning Queen of re-invention has conquered it all. It’s now time to turn back time with this fiercely fabulous kick-ass new musical, from the writer of Jersey Boys, to honour the original Queen of sass – the inimitable Cher.
From £15
This award-winning musical thunders through iconic hits including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell, in an over the top theatrical spectacle unlike any other.
Thu 5 May 7.45pm
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Tue 10 – Sat 14 May Lyceum Theatre
From a young kid with big dreams, to the dizzying heights of global stardom, The Cher Show tells the incredible story of Cher’s meteoric rise to fame, flying in the face of convention at every turn.
The Metro
The Daily Express
Costumes by
GABRIELLA SLADE
THE CHER SHOW
27/09/2021 15:43
Tue 3 – Sat 7 May
Join Strat, the forever young leader of rebellious gang ‘The Lost’ as he falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler of Obsidian.
The Independent
Choreography by
OTI MABUSE
Thu 5 May 7.45pm
You’ll be spinning in the aisles to the sounds of her biggest hits, including The Shoop Shoop Song, I Got You Babe, If I Could Turn Back Time, Strong Enough and Believe. Cher the love and believe again!
Sat 7 May 3pm Advertised prices are limited.
Thu 12 May 7.45pm Thu 12 May 7.45pm Sat 14 May 3pm
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The Gruffalo @ Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 1999
THE PARADIS FILES
THE GRUFFALO
A Graeae Theatre Company production in partnership with BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre
Based on the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
Wed 11 – Thu 12 May Crucible Theatre 7.30pm From £15
An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; she is known as The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story, there are dark forces at work. A newly commissioned chamber opera, composed by Errollyn Wallen CBE and directed by Jenny Sealey. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description.
Wed 18 – Fri 20 May Lyceum Theatre Wed and Fri 4.30pm Thu – Fri 1.30pm Thu 10.30am From £14
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood… Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups.
“An absolute delight”
CLUEDO
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Mon 23 – Sat 28 May Lyceum Theatre
Was it Miss Scarlett, with the revolver in the dining room, or Professor Plum, with the lead pipe in the library…?
Mon – Sat 7.45pm Thu 2pm and Sat 3pm
Based on the hit film Clue and classic board game, Cluedo is an exciting, brand-new comedy thriller.
From £15
When Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs Peacock, Reverend Green, Mrs. White and Colonel Mustard arrive at a party one stormy evening, they are surprised to find they have all received the same intriguing invitation from Lord Boddy. It soon becomes clear that they all have something to hide as the mystery and hysteria grows and the inhabitants of Boddy Manor are killed off with a variety of familiar weapons, leaving everyone to wonder, who will be next! Directed by award winning Mark Bell, this hilarious spoof of a thriller, will keep you guessing as you try to work out whodunnit…. with what... and where!
Thu 26 May 7.45pm Thu 26 May 7.45pm
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ALSO BOOKING
Tue 5 – Sat 9 July Lyceum Theatre From £15
Tue 31 May – Sat 4 June Lyceum Theatre From £15
Mon 11 – Wed 13 July Lyceum Theatre From £10
‘THIS ALL-TAPPING, ALL-SPLASHING SHOW WILL PUT A SMILE ON ANYONE’S FACE’ Daily Express
‘ADailyNIGHT OF SHEER DELIGHT’ Telegraph ‘SPECTACULAR’ Sunday Express Tue 7 – Sat 11 June Lyceum Theatre From £15 36
Tue 19 – Sat 23 July Lyceum Theatre From £15 Advertised prices are limited.
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A Sheffield Theatres Production
Three theatres, three plays, ONE cast – all at the same time! In this theatrical first, the same cast perform in the Crucible, Lyceum and Studio simultaneously. Dashing between scenes, when a character exits one stage, they arrive on another. Individual, and interwoven, you can enjoy each on their own. But see them all and be part of the biggest theatre event of the year. When the owner of Sheffield’s oldest scissor manufacturers dies, three generations go to war over what happens to the factory site. Transform it into a fashionable music venue, redevelop into luxury office space, or continue as it is, hoping the old business might somehow become profitable again? It’s more than bricks and mortar, more than ownership, it’s about knowing where you fit in the world – knowing that there’s still a place for you. From Chris Bush, the writer of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, ROCK / PAPER / SCISSORS are three fresh, funny and heartfelt looks at family, heritage and legacy.
Tue 14 June – Sat 2 July Crucible, Lyceum and Studio Theatres Evenings 7.30pm Wed and Sat 11.30am and 2.30pm From £15 BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICES
Directors Robert Hastie Anthony Lau
ROCK Thu 30 Jun 7.30pm Thu 30 Jun 7.30pm
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Fri 1 Jul 7.30pm and Sat 2 Jul 2.30pm PAPER
Written by
Chris Bush
Wed 29 Jun 7.30pm and Sat 2 Jul 11.30am Fri 1 Jul 7.30pm Fri 1 Jul 7.30pm SCISSORS Wed 29 Jun 7.30pm
SAVE UP TO 20%
With season nts. ticket discou See page 2.
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ALSO BOOKING
Tue 26 July – Sat 6 August Lyceum Theatre From £15
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Tue 6 – Sat 10 September Lyceum Theatre From £15
‘A GLORIOUS ROMP THAT WILL INSPIRE ROARS OF RECOGNITION’ Sunday Express
BY
DEBORAH MOGGACH
Tue 13 – Sat 17 September Lyceum Theatre From £15 40
BASED ON HER NOVEL THAT INSPIRED THE HIT FILM
PRIOR TO WEST END Advertised prices are limited.
Fri 9 – Sat 24 September
By William Shakespeare
Crucible Theatre
A Sheffield Theatres and Ramps on the Moon Production
Matinees 1.30pm Evenings 7.15pm
‘I do love nothing in the world so well as you. Is not that strange?’
From £15
Besotted young couple Claudio and Hero have fallen fast and are quickly engaged. Not everyone finds romance so straightforward – Benedick balks at the very thought of it and Beatrice agrees with him, on that if nothing else. But somewhere in this world, there’s someone for everyone, even if they’re right under your nose.
BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICES
Director Robert Hastie
Shakespeare’s raucous comedy is directed by Robert Hastie (Coriolanus, A Midsummer Night’s Dream). Every performance features the use of integrated creative sign language, audio description and captioning. Ramps On The Moon is the pioneering initiative committed to putting D/deaf and disabled artists and audiences at the centre of their work.
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ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST Photo: Johan Persson
By Dario Fo Adapted by Tom Basden
A Sheffield Theatres and National Theatre Co-Production In association with Various Productions
STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE
From £15
Poppy wants to escape her old life. Joy and Jimmy want to spend the rest of their lives together. Rose and Harry want the new life they’ve been promised. Winner of the Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards and the 2020 South Bank Sky Arts Award for Theatre, Standing at the Sky’s Edge is a celebration of strength and solidarity across six decades, set to the irresistible sounds of Richard Hawley. Captivating audiences during its sell-out 2019 debut, Standing at the Sky’s Edge makes its return to the Crucible stage.
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Crucible Theatre Matinees 2pm Evenings 7.30pm
Music and Lyrics by Richard Hawley Book by Chris Bush
With season nts. ticket discou See page 2.
Sat 10 December – Sat 21 January
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Director Robert Hastie
Wed 21 Dec 2pm
Studio Theatre 2pm and 7.30pm From £15 A Sheffield Theatres Production In the third floor of Milan’s police headquarters, Inspector Bertozzo interrogates the fraudster known only as The Maniac. Weeks earlier a suspect had fallen to his death from a few floors above. Meeting their match, The Maniac deftly dupes the police into uncovering the collusions and contradictions hiding the truth. Dario Fo’s 20th century classic is adapted by BAFTA nominated comedy writer Tom Basden.
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GET INVOLVED IT’S OVER TO YOU!
Here you’ll find out all about opportunities to take centre stage, to make theatre and get closer to the action.
SCHOOLS
We have schemes for schools and students of all ages, plus projects across our city where you can get creative.
We’re looking forward to creating some exciting theatre together! If you are in school, college or university, a teacher or student, then we’d love to work with you on one of our exciting projects!
Or if you’re wanting to tread the boards then why not audition for Sheffield People’s Theatre, our theatre company for all ages that makes brilliant productions on our stages.
There is a wealth of opportunities for schools and educational establishments here at Sheffield Theatres, from spending the day with us, to exciting projects over a term. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/getinvolved/schools for the most up to date information.
TOGETHER IN THE CITY
We are working with communities across the city to get creative! Making new friends and creating movement and music. By telling and listening to stories new and old we’re getting to know our beautiful city more and more. If you would like to introduce us to your community then we would love to hear from you, get in touch with Sally at: s.wilson@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
SHEFFIELD PEOPLE’S THEATRE
Sheffield People’s Theatre is our intergenerational theatre company for anyone aged 12+ with a shared passion for creating great theatre both on stage and behind the scenes, and next year we can’t wait to produce a brand new show with you as part of our 50th anniversary! If you’re interested in making great theatre happen, no matter what your experience we would love to meet you. We will be holding auditions in April 2022, if you would like to apply and receive further information then please email: spt@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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“Staff, children and parents were delighted with the outcome of this project and many children have been inspired to become more involved in the theatre as a result.” Broomhill Infants.
To find out more or to book your trip visit our website or email: learning@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
LAUNCHPAD
Launchpad is a group for adults aged 18 plus with learning disabilities and/or Autism to take part in weekly workshops with industry professionals. Building skills in improvisation, storytelling and movement, working together to devise a performance for the Studio Theatre.
“I loved being part of the group for Seven Wonders of Sheffield. I loved making friends with new people there. The staff were very helpful.”
Launchpad member 2018
When: Weekly workshops from November – March.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
VISITOR INFORMATION
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Ticket Prices There are a range of prices to choose from, starting from only £15 on all Sheffield Theatres productions and the majority of visiting productions. The earlier you book, the greater choice you’ll have of seating and pricing.
Opening Hours From Sat 27 November Mon – Sat, 10am – 7.30pm (telephone sales close at 7pm).
We offer a range of performances, designed to make your visit to our spaces easy and enjoyable.
Groups Save! Parties of 10+ save money on most productions. Speak to the Box Office for details. Schools For the majority of our shows tickets are £12 for full-time education groups of 10 or more, with one free supervisory ticket for every 10 tickets bought. Speak to the Box Office for further details. Discounts and Concessions Where applicable, concessions are available for Senior Citizens (60+), registered unemployed, disabled, full time students and children under 16. Concession rates vary. Concessions and all discounts are subject to availability. Companions are free. Please speak to a member of our Box Office team for details. £5 tickets for 16 – 26s With Live for 5 £5 tickets for 16 – 26s are available across the majority of shows in the Crucible, Lyceum and Studio theatres. A minimum of 40 tickets are made available per week-long production. No Transaction Fees Here at Sheffield Theatres there are no transaction fees when you book your tickets. However you pay, you will only pay the price of your tickets. 46
On non-performance days the Box Office closes at 6pm. On Sundays and Bank Holidays, the Box Office opens one hour before the show. Box Office 0114 249 6000 sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Sheffield Theatres Trust 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA Q Park Audience members are offered a discount on Q Park Charles Street parking. Simply ask a member of the team to claim your first hour free parking voucher. For customers with access needs, onstreet parking for blue badge holders is available on Norfolk Street and Surrey Street (both less than 50m from the Theatres).
These include; audio described performances, a live commentary of the action on stage through a headset; captioned performances, where dialogue and sound effects are displayed as text on screens next to the stage; and British Sign Language interpreted performances. We also offer relaxed and dementia friendly performances designed for people who prefer a more gentle atmosphere: there is reduced levels of light, sound and special effects and a more relaxed attitude to noise and movement around the auditorium. Dates for access performances can be found on our website.
Level entrances to the main foyers and lift access to each floor are available at both the Crucible and Lyceum. A lower Box Office counter and auditorium spaces are available to wheelchair users. A number of seats with level access are also available. Assistance dogs are welcome in the auditorium. Alternatively, we can take care of them during the performance. We ask that you prebook your dog for this service. A loop system is available at the Box Office counter and we operate an infrared system in the auditorium. Accessible toilets are located in both buildings, the Crucible also has a Changing Places toilet.
SHEFFIELD THEATRES SUPPORTERS
Public Transport We are 10 minute walk from the train station and the Transport Interchange is nearby. The nearest bus stops are on Arundel Gate (50m) and High Street (300m). There are two Supertram stops in close proximity to the Theatres: Castle Square and Cathedral (400m). City Taxis Our preferred taxi partner is City Taxis, you can book your taxi by phoning City Taxis on 0114 239 3939 or book online at citytaxis.com
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Join us at Crucible Corner, our vibrant restaurant bar situated on Tudor Square. Enjoy a pre-theatre meal, a relaxing lunch, or drinks with friends as you watch the world go by in this perfect City Centre location. We’ve extended our terrace so you can now sit in our beautiful square warmed by our outdoor heaters. Visit sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/your-visit/food-anddrink/crucible-corner for opening times and to reserve a table or call 0114 273 8255.
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