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What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
The Actors Works Performance Skills Class: Comedy
Sat. 15 November 2025
ZagYoga, Harland Works, John Street, S2 4QU
Join the Actors Works for a class on building a comedy character and practice methods of how to apply it to a monologue or scene.
Sleighed to Death!
Wed. 12 November 2025 — Sat. 15 November 2025
St John's Church Hall, Abbeydale Road South, S17 3LE
A fun-filled whodunnit, set on Christmas Eve in an English manor house.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Fri. 14 November 2025 — Sat. 15 November 2025
Merlin Theatre, Meadowbank Road, Nether Edge, S11 9AH
15-year-old Christopher search for the killer of a neighbour’s dog takes him deep into a world he experiences with extraordinary logic, honesty and detail. Presented by Butter Side Up Theatre Company, shining a light on autism and neurodiversity.
Fixing
Wed. 19 November 2025
Playhouse
A drag show about family break ups, car breakdowns and how to get over them. Co-created by Matt Miller and Peader Kirk.
Little Shop of Horrors
Wed. 26 November 2025 — Sat. 29 November 2025
Drama Studio
Join Sheffield University Performing Arts Society for their take on the cult classic musical. The hilarious and heart-warming story of a meek florist’s assistant and his discovery of a mysterious plant with a taste for blood and a soulful voice.
Main Character Energy
Fri. 28 November 2025 — Sat. 29 November 2025
Playhouse
An outrageously hilarious, autobiographical one-woman show from Temi Wilkey, combining comedy and cabaret.
Dead Poets Society
Thu. 4 December 2025 — Sat. 6 December 2025
Drama Studio
The University of Sheffield's Theatre company bring you Dead Poets Society. Adapted from a much-loved classic, the play follows seven teenage students on a journey of self discovery and expression guided by their unconventional new English teacher.
Open Mic Night at Utopia Theatre
Multiple dates
Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.
The Wedding Singer
Wed. 10 December 2025 — Sat. 13 December 2025
Drama Studio
Grab your shoulder pads and travel back to the 80s with the Sheffield University Performing Arts Society’s production of The Wedding Singer. A musical comedy based on the hit Adam Sandler film.
A Christmas Carol
Wed. 17 December 2025
Drama Studio
A ghostly adaptation of this most beloved festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come.
Jack off the Beanstalk – Grab Your Chopper
Fri. 16 January 2026
Sheffield City Hall
An adult pantomime, presenting an udderly cheeky, naughty version of Jack and the Beanstalk.
Making Our Own Table: African Theatre and Performance in the UK
Mon. 2 February 2026
Utopia Creative Hub, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
Join Utopia Theatre for their new symposium-style event. You can be a part of an inspiring exchange amongst local, regional and international creatives and academics.
Crown of Blood
Mon. 2 February 2026 — Sat. 7 February 2026
Crucible Theatre
A powerful retelling of Macbeth set during the civil wars of 19th-century Yorubaland.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026
Showroom
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
The Ladies Football Club
Sat. 28 February 2026 — Sat. 28 March 2026
Crucible Theatre
When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.
Migration Matters Festival
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 Migration Matters 2026.