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Lyceum Theatre

Designed by renowned theatre architect W G R Sprague (indeed, the only surviving venue outside of London to be able to make this claim), the Lyceum has been used, as its main purpose over the years, as a rock music venue and a bingo hall. Now, having been restored in 1990, the theatre hosts a regular programme of arts and cultural events from touring West End productions to locally produced shows.

What's On @ Lyceum Theatre

Fawlty Towers The Play

Fawlty Towers The Play

7 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026

The _‘GREATEST BRITISH SITCOM OF ALL TIME’_ (Radio Times) is back - this time on stage! Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, FAWLTY TOWERS is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend JOHN CLEESE and directed by CAROLINE JAY RANGER. Fresh from a SOLD-OUT West End season! This laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run. Join BASIL (DANNY BAYNE), the delightfully bumbling MAJOR (PAUL NICHOLAS) and POLLY (JOANNE CLIFTON), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes. With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year! Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of FAWLTY TOWERS live on stage. It’s a staycation you’ll never forget!
Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

13 Apr 2026 - 25 Apr 2026

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony Award-winning musical on Broadway! The year is 1943 and right now we’re losing the war. Luckily, we’re about to gamble all our futures on a stolen corpse. _Singin’ in the Rain_ meets _Strangers on a Train_, _Operation Mincemeat_ is the fast-paced, hilarious and unbelievable true story of the twisted secret mission that won us World War II. Bursting at the seams with the kind of chaos you couldn’t invent, the question is: how did a dead body, a fake love letter, and - of all people - Ian Fleming come together to wrong-foot Hitler?
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show

11 Apr 2026 - 27 Aug 2026

Peppa Pig and friends are back in their brand new live stage show! With a new arrival on the way the whole family are busy getting ready. With building and decorating work to be done it’s an oinktastic makeover and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the big day. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time? Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show is packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, and is set to delight audiences across the UK.
Barnum

Barnum

31 Mar 2026 - 3 Oct 2026

THE CIRCUS MUSICAL Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Michael Stewart | Book by Mark Bramble Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. Lee shot to stardom with his breakout win on Any Dream Will Do and acclaimed performances in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Wicked, and Legally Blonde. This spectacular new staging will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians playing 150 instruments, acrobats and amazing circus acts. Audiences are certain to delight at every sight, wonder and miracle that the name Barnum stands for! Barnum first took the UK by storm when it played the London Palladium, with Michael Crawford making theatrical history with a death-defying nightly tightrope walk across the stage. And now, Lee Mead steps into Barnum’s shoes and on to the tightrope! Come follow the band with the glorious music of multi-award-winner Cy Coleman, Michael Stewart’s lyrics and Mark Bramble’s book. Barnum features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, Come Follow the Band and Love Makes Such Fools of Us All.
2:22 A Ghost Story

2:22 A Ghost Story

1 Jun 2026 - 6 Jun 2026

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 now returns to Sheffield. Winner of BEST NEW PLAY at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this supernatural thriller stars JAMES BYE (_Eastenders_), NATALIE CASEY (_2 Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps_), GRANT KILBURN (_2:22 A Ghost Story_) and SHVORNE MARKS (_Three Little Birds_) Written by DANNY ROBINS, creator of the hit BBC podcasts UNCANNY and THE BATTERSEA POLTERGEIST, it has featured a host of acclaimed star performances (including LILY ALLEN, CHERYL, STACEY DOOLEY, TOM FELTON, JAKE WOOD and JAMES BUCKLEY). It’s a brilliantly funny and adrenaline-filled night where secrets emerge and ghosts may or may not appear... What do you believe? And do you dare discover the truth? _“There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time"_ Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam__isn’t having any of it. They argue with their first dinner guests, old friend Lauren and new partner Ben. Can the dead really walk again? Belief and scepticism clash, but something feels strange and frightening, and that something is getting closer, so they’re going to stay up... until 2:22... and then they’ll know.
Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses

19 May 2026 - 23 May 2026

_“why love, if losing hurts so much?” _ Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden. Sephy is a Cross and Callum is a Nought. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. A segregated society teeters on a volatile knife edge. As violence breaks out, Sephy and Callum draw closer, but this is a romance that will lead them into terrible danger. This gripping Romeo and Juliet story by acclaimed writer MALORIE BLACKMAN is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world. Finalist for best show for children and Young people, UK theatre awards
Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

15 Sept 2026 - 26 Sept 2026

Join us at MAMMA MIA! and enjoy the ultimate feel-good factor at the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget. This irresistibly funny show has been thrilling audiences all around the world and now there’s never been a better time to see this unforgettable musical in Sheffield. Whatever age you are, you can’t help but have the time of your life at MAMMA MIA! Production images featuring the 2024/2025 tour cast by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg.
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

9 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Get in loser, we’re going to the Lyceum! Winner of BEST NEW MUSICAL (WhatsOnStage Awards) and direct from the West End, MEAN GIRLSis the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from an award-winning creative team including writer TINA FEY_(30 Rock),_ composer JEFF RICHMOND_(Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt)_, lyricist NELL BENJAMIN_(Legally Blonde)_ and director and choreographer CASEY NICHOLAW_(The Book of Mormon)._ 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. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch - and YES Sheffield, we’re making it happen! Production images of the London cast by Brinkhoff-Mögenburg.
Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour! This joyous Broadway and West End hit musical takes you on a hilarious, heart-warming ride as three friends hit the road across the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime. Priscilla Queen of the Desert explores identity, diversity and the journey towards self-acceptance by challenging societal norms as the characters confront prejudice and adversity. It’s a true celebration of the power of love, friendship, unity, being unapologetically yourself and embracing others for who they are. Starring ADÈLE ANDERSON (_Fascinating Aïda_) as Bernadette, KEVIN CLIFTON (_Strictly Come Dancing, Chicago_) as Tick/Mitzi, NICK HAYES (_Groundhog Day, Remembrance Monday_) as Felicia/Adam, and PETER DUNCAN (_Hairspray, Pretender_) as Bob/Preacher, this production is bolder and more fabulous than ever. Directed by Olivier Award-nominee IAN TALBOT OBE, with jaw-dropping choreography by Olivier Award-winner MATT COLE, and stunning, all-new costumes by BAFTA-winner VICKY GILL (_Strictly Come Dancing_), this musical extravaganza is packed with an iconic soundtrack full of your favourite 80s and 90s disco and dance anthems, including; _Hot Stuff_, _It's Raining Men_, _I Will Survive_, _Girls Just Wanna Have Fun_,_ Finally_ and many more. A guaranteed unforgettable night out bursting at the seams with humour and heart! So, grab your heels, pack the glitter, and get ready to shake your groove thing once again.
SIX The Musical

SIX The Musical

1 Sept 2026 - 12 Sept 2026

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash hit musical SIX makes its royal return to Sheffield following its previous sell out success! Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for 'Best Original Score' and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has _‘AN INCREDIBLY STRONG AND POWERFUL MESSAGE’_ (The Australian) and is _‘PURE ENTERTAINMENT’_ (New York Times). 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. Think you know the rhyme, think again... Divorced. Beheaded. LIVE! Production images by Pamela Raith.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold

5 May 2026 - 9 May 2026

For the first time ever, a novel by JOHN LE CARRÉ - the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include _Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, _Spy and _The Night Manager_ - is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation. Starring RALF LITTLE (_The Royle Family_, _Death In Paradise_)THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD is a riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise. Disillusioned British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is ready to come in from the cold - until veteran agent George Smiley persuades him to take one final mission against the East German Secret Service. Deep undercover, he finds his convictions tested and his defences breached by Liz Gold, a quietly defiant librarian whose compassion threatens to thaw his frostbitten heart. Following a sold-out run at CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE and a hit West End premiere, this gripping new play adapted by DAVID ELDRIDGE (_Beginning_, _Middle_) and directed by JEREMY HERRIN (_A Mirror_, _People, Places & Things_) comes to the Lyceum for one week only.
The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

16 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit - now on its first ever UK tour! Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN, the best pub in the world... Come ready to drink in the excitement! Brimming with hits from artists such as QUEEN, LUTHER VANDROSS, Sia, Paul Simon, Adele, Guns & Roses, Avicii and KATY PERRY to name but a few, this is a pub like no other! A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra) ordinary guys serve it all... live! An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, over-flowing with feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment.
The Karate Kid The Musical

The Karate Kid The Musical

28 Apr 2026 - 25 Jul 2026

Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, it’s about balance, dignity, and respect. A Tony Award-winning design team transforms iconic cinematic moments into an emotionally charged, kinetic stage experience. Honouring the roots of the timeless story, this musical celebrates resilience, mentorship, and the quiet strength that bridges generations.
Waitress

Waitress

13 Apr 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as the hit musical comedy WAITRESS comes to Salford. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness.  Brought to life by a ground-breaking, female-led creative team, this ‘warm, witty, wise and hilarious' (EXPRESS) hit features ‘one of the best scores in years' (THE STAGE) by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles (Love Song, Brave), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland). Having received standing ovations night after night in London's West End and on Broadway, Waitress is ‘the real deal' (INDEPENDENT) musical comedy ‘made from the finest ingredients' (TIME OUT).  Book now and get your tickets to this ‘joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship' (EXPRESS).  Please note: Waitress deals with some adult content and themes so discretion is advised for parents bringing children under age 13. The producers may make alterations to the published cast for any reason, at any time, and therefore cannot guarantee the appearance of any named artist.
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

31 Mar 2026 - 10 Sept 2026

Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was - just about - kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard - and take the audience along for the ride. Featuring Ruby Wax & Clive Tulloh.
Annie

Annie

23 Feb 2027 - 27 Feb 2027

The smash-hit West End production of Annie, the world's favourite family musical returns, starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan! Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she's chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family… With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers

2 Feb 2027 - 6 Feb 2027

Written by WILLY RUSSELL, the legendary BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences. Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as the multi-award-winning Blood Brothers. BILL KENWRIGHT’s production ran for more than 10,000 performances in London’s West End and has been affectionately christened the ‘standing ovation musical’ as inevitably it _“BRINGS THE AUDIENCE CHEERING TO ITS FEET AND ROARING ITS APPROVAL”_ (Daily Mail). The superb score includes _Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe_ and the emotionally charged hit _Tell Me It’s Not True_.
Burlesque The Musical

Burlesque The Musical

27 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

After taking the West End by storm - where it became summer 2025’s biggest hit, selling out night after night - BURLESQUE THE MUSICAL is coming to Sheffield! From executive producer CHRISTINA AGUILERA and written by STEVEN ANTIN, BURLESQUE invites you to a club like no other: a hidden world beneath the city lights where sequins sparkle, seduction shimmers and lives can change in the flick of a feather boa. When Ali arrives in New York searching for the mother she never knew, she stumbles upon a dazzling underground scene alive with music, movement, and mystery. Drawn into this intoxicating world, she begins to uncover her extraordinary voice - and finds an unexpected family of dreamers, misfits and schemers who will change her life forever. Burlesque is a scintillating journey of self-discovery that absolutely sizzles, featuring powerhouse songs by _Christina Aguilera, Sia_ and _Diane Warren_, alongside thrilling new numbers from TODRICK HALL and JESS FOLLEY.
Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

6 Jan 2027 - 9 Jan 2027

DIRTY DANCING returns to the Lyceum as part of a UK and Ireland tour. Exploding with heart-pounding music, breath-taking emotion and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. See the hit film come to life before your eyes with this fantastic, emotional and triumphant live stage show. The iconic story features the hit songs _Hungry Eyes, Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me?_ and the heart stopping _(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life_, and an incredible cast of dancers.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

8 Mar 2027 - 13 Mar 2027

Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK and Ireland Tours and Amazon Studios award-winning film, the smash-hit and critically acclaimed musical EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE returns home to Sheffield on its 10th Anniversary Tour. 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. Supported by his brilliant loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight. This ‘Funny, outrageous, touching’ (Daily Telegraph), musical sensation is to be experienced by all the family and not to be missed! With an original score of catchy pop tunes that will _"B__LOW THE ROOF OFF THE THEATRE"_ (Mail on Sunday) by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, DAN GILLESPIE SELLS and writer TOM MACRAE_(Doctor Who)_, this "_SPARKLING COMING-OF-AGE MUSICAL" _(The Times) will have everybody talking about Jamie for years to come. Sixteen: the edge of possibility. Time to make your dreams come true.
Heathers the Musical

Heathers the Musical

20 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

Following smash hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage Best New Musical winner, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL returns to Sheffield! Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD turns up, the mysterious teen rebel who teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but its murder being a somebody... With book, music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee LAURENCE O’KEEFE and KEVIN MURPHY, based on the hit film that stared Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, HEATHERS THE MUSICAL is wickedly funny, deliciously dark and full of big fun!
Mrs Doubtfire

Mrs Doubtfire

18 May 2027 - 6 Jun 2027

'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! Out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father. With fabulous new songs, dazzling sets and incredible dance numbers, this "_GENUINELY FUNNY"_ (Time Out) show is not to be missed. Book early to avoid missing out on this "_SUREFIRE HIT"_ (The Telegraph, Daily Express).
Nativity! The Musical

Nativity! The Musical

17 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Feel-good, funny and full of yuletide joy, NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL features all of your favourite sing-a-long hits from the films including _Sparkle and Shine, Nazareth, One Night One Moment, She’s the Brightest Star_ and a whole host of new songs filled with the spirit of Christmas! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with music theatre international. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI (mtishows.co.uk)
Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity

16 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027

The sell-out west end and international phenomenon is coming to Sheffield! 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, _Paranormal Activity_, with a brand-new story live on stage. Now embarking on its first ever UK and Ireland tour after a sell-out London season, this chilling production promises to keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Hold your nerve.
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. Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers. What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world. Inventive, gripping, and moving, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story in an unforgettable theatrical event.
The Full Monty

The Full Monty

15 Jan 2027 - 30 Jan 2027

Back by popular demand, the boys return home to where it all began, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic film set in Sheffield. Gaz and his mates are down on their luck. After feeling like they have been thrown on the scrap heap they’re determined to fight back, even if that means having to bare a little more than they bargained for! Inspired by the spirit of the Steel City, SIMON BEAUFOY’s heartfelt and funny play takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs, laughs and heartbreak. Relive the music of the 90s and book now for a great night out as the lads put on the show of their lives.
The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

3 Nov 2026 - 7 Nov 2026

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. A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos, a remote country guesthouse welcomes seven strangers seeking refuge. But when a police sergeant battles through a deadly snowstorm with a warning no one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls. Every whisper hides a clue. Every story masks a lie. And as suspicion tightens its grip, one question chills the room: Who among them is capable of murder? Step inside, and solve the greatest murder mystery that has kept the world guessing for generations.
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

2 Apr 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Back by popular demand – Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Southampton in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show, Bluey’s Big Play. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family. When Dad feels like a little bit of afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. This is Bluey, For Real Life. Bluey’s Big Play is produced by Andrew Kay and Cuffe & Taylor with Windmill Theatre Co for BBC Studios.

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