A sparkling Gilbert & Sullivan classic sails into Sheffield
A fizzing comedy of love, power and mistaken identity arrives at the Lyceum as English Touring Opera presents The Gondoliers, one of the most joyful and satirical works by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan.

Bursting with melody, wit and absurdity, The Gondoliers was Gilbert & Sullivan’s last great success, combining romantic comedy with a sharp send-up of monarchy, class and privilege.
What’s the story?
Two handsome Venetian gondoliers discover that one of them is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria — but nobody knows which one.

As they attempt to uncover the truth, a whirlwind of confusion threatens:
Their marriages
Their royal claim
And their carefully balanced lives
What follows is a deliciously chaotic tale where love, loyalty and logic are constantly turned on their head.
A bold new production
This new staging is directed by Liam Steel, who previously helmed English Touring Opera’s Olivier Award-winning production of Paul Bunyan. Expect a visually rich, playful and musically thrilling interpretation that brings fresh energy to this beloved operatic comedy.
Sung in English
English surtitles provided
Audience & access information
Age guidance: 12+
Accessible performances available

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/english-touring-opera-the-gondoliers

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New clubnight Heads Will Roll brings you the best in electroclash, dance-punk, witch house, indie-sleaze, riot grrrl, indietronica, art-pop, oddities and more. NOW AT A FULLY ACCESSIBLE VENUE!

Expect to hear music from CSS, The Faint, Ladytron, Crystal Castles, Le Tigre, Gossip, The Rapture, LCD Soundsystem, CHVRCHES, Hot Chip, The Strokes, MGMT, Sleigh Bells, Late of the Pier, The Dare, The Kills, !!!, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Cramps, Bikini Kill, Grimes, New Young Pony Club, Peaches, Miss Kittin, Bratmobile, ADULT, I-F, bis, Felix da Housecat, Chromatics, The B-52s, Pictureplane, Mareux, Chicks on Speed, Patrick Wolf, The Knife, White Ring, SALEM, Glass Candy, Creme de Menthe, Cold Cave, Les Savy Fav, Out Hud, Q and Not U, Boy Harsher, Ritualz, Crim3s, M83, Modest Mouse, Fischerspooner, Vive La Fete, Tiga, Little Computer People, Legowelt, Crossover, Vitalic, Yelle, and many more.

Doors: 8pm
DJ set begins 8.30pm
Ends: 1am

Tickets: £7 plus booking fee. Available here.

- Location: Arundel Emporium, 16 Matilda St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4QD. 
- Facilities: Arundel Emporium has a fully licensed bar selling local beers, wine and spirits. The bar takes cash and card.
- Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible with a lift and ramps, and plenty of seating (tables with benches). There is also an accessible toilet. There is projected video all night with strobing effects which may affect some photosensitive folks. 
- Tickets: All tickets are sold online via Ticketsource. No refunds except in the case of venue cancellation. Thanks
- 18+ event. Please have ID if you are lucky enough to look under 25. 
- Please note, bags will be checked upon entry.

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