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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Theatre picks

Fill your diaries with Sheffield theatre trips. Our theatre picks feature highlights of the shows that are taking to the stage in Sheffield in the coming weeks and months.

Our theatre picks range from musicals at the Lyceum to contemporary drama at the Crucible and improv at Theatre Deli. Expect exciting new talent at the University of Sheffield Drama Studio and the Makerspace within historic Portland Works, plus comedy and am-dram at the likes of The Montgomery, the Library Theatre and the Lantern.

Browse our What's On calendar for more events.

Pig Heart Boy

Thu. 27 February 2025 — Sat. 15 March 2025

Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse

All Cameron wants is to be normal, but he needs a heart transplant. When he's finally offered a new heart, he must choose how far he’ll go to get his life back. Based on the novel by award-winning writer Malorie Blackman OBE (Noughts and Crosses).

The Effect

Wed. 12 March 2025 — Sat. 15 March 2025

Drama Studio

Is it possible to create a love drug? The Effect examines the clash of science and human nature in an intelligent and intimate production. Written by internationally acclaimed playwright and University of Sheffield alumni Lucy Prebble.

Quacks

Multiple dates

Showroom

A monthly queer comedy open mic night. Head down to their next event to join in the laughs or even take to the mic yourself.

Rapunzel

Sat. 5 April 2025 — Sun. 6 April 2025

The Montgomery

A panto tale told with a laugh-a-minute script, sparkling costumes, beautiful scenery and lots of audience participation.

The Importance of Being Earnest

Wed. 9 April 2025 — Sat. 12 April 2025

Drama Studio

'A trivial comedy for serious people.' Sheffield University Drama Society present Oscar Wilde's satirical comedy, focusing on the social and moral hypocrisy of late Victorian society.

The Kingdom Come: Spring Awakening Edition

Thu. 8 May 2025

Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD

It’s time to come out of hibernation and join Andro and Eve for this Spring Awakening edition of their drag king cabaret, The Kingdom Come.

Migration Matters Festival

Fri. 20 June 2025 — Sat. 28 June 2025

A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June. Come back soon for details of the 2025 programme.

Anything Goes

Wed. 9 July 2025 — Sat. 12 July 2025

The Montgomery

A fast-paced comedy musical that takes you back to the Golden Age of high society on the high seas.