A dazzling celebration of one of music’s greatest icons
Cher: Legend. Diva. Icon.

Get ready for a night of pure pop spectacle as The Cher Show arrives at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield, presented by Croft House Theatre Company in this special amateur production.

This vibrant musical celebrates the extraordinary life and career of Cher — from chart-topping hits and headline-grabbing reinventions to the unforgettable style and fearless individuality that made her a global icon.
What’s the story?
Spanning decades of music, fame and personal transformation, The Cher Show explores:
The highs and lows of a legendary career
The loves, heartbreaks and comebacks
The confidence it takes to keep reinventing yourself
All told through a soundtrack packed with era-defining hits and — of course — outrageously fabulous costumes.
Featuring the hits you love
Expect an evening filled with unforgettable anthems, including:
Believe
If I Could Turn Back Time
I Got You Babe
The Shoop Shoop Song
Strong Enough
Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves
…and many more.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering Cher’s music for the first time, this is a joyous, high-energy tribute to a performer who redefined pop stardom.
Audience & access information
Age guidance: 12+
Accessible performances available
This amateur production is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC.

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/the-cher-show-chtc-2026

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Springwater Community Centre, Springwater Avenue, Sheffield, S12 4HJ

Bargains galore - all kinds of clothing, men's, women's, children's, plus accessories, bric-a-brac, toys on offer. Clothing starts from 50p to £3+.

Easy Accessable by public transport, incl. Tram (Hackenthorpe Stop - 5 minutes away) at Springwater Avenue, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, next to St John Fisher school

50p entrance, free cup of coffee & tea.

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A powerful Sheffield story of football, friendship and forgotten history
Set against the backdrop of Sheffield during the First World War, The Ladies Football Club is a bold new production that brings to life the extraordinary true story of women who changed the game — both on and off the pitch.

With men sent to the front line, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories, forging bombs, bullets… and unexpected freedom. When they begin kicking a football around on their lunch breaks, it becomes clear they’re not just filling in on the factory floor — they’re discovering talent, teamwork, and joy on the football pitch too.

What starts as a casual kickabout grows into something remarkable, as these women go on to play in front of crowds of more than 50,000 people — all while unaware that forces beyond their control are about to bring their beautiful game to a sudden halt.
Creative team
Written by Stefano Massini, the internationally acclaimed writer of The Lehman Trilogy, and adapted by Tim Firth(Calendar Girls), this brand-new Sheffield Theatres production explores sport, solidarity and social change — reminding us that the final result isn’t always the one on the scoreboard.

As the play puts it:
“We felt the love from the very first kick.”
Why this show matters
Celebrates Sheffield’s hidden sporting history
Explores women’s labour, visibility and resilience
Connects football, war and social change
A story rooted in Sheffield, told on one of its greatest stages
This is a moving, rousing and timely piece of theatre — about who gets remembered, who gets erased, and what it means to play for something bigger than the scoreline.
Audience & access information
Accessible performances available
Suitable for theatre-goers interested in history, sport and Sheffield stories

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/the-ladies-football-club

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Free performance, no need to book
Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide?
With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, this engaging storytelling show combines the excitement of the football stadium with the magic of a good story, to prove once and for all that the beautiful game has something for everyone.

Watch a talented striker ‘Cindy-Ella’ chase the ball and find her spark, help Little Red Riding Hoodie stick to the right path and defeat a terrible troll who says ‘No Ball Games Allowed!’  

This delightful performance will have football fanatics, non-players and the whole family cheering from the stands.
Perfect for children aged 5-11 and their families.

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A major Sheffield debut from one of Europe’s most exciting young string quartets
One of the rising stars of the European chamber music scene makes its Sheffield debut as the Fibonacci Quartetperforms a richly contrasting programme at Upper Chapel.

With a glittering array of international prizes and accolades already to their name, the Fibonacci Quartet has rapidly established itself as a bold, intelligent and expressive ensemble — and this concert brings together three cornerstone works of the string quartet repertoire.
The programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – String Quartet Op.18 No.1
Beethoven’s first published quartet is expansive and inventive, moving effortlessly between lyricism, drama and wry humour — a confident statement from a composer redefining the genre.
Béla Bartók – String Quartet No.5
Dazzling with rhythmic vitality and folk-inflected energy, this work showcases Bartók’s unmistakable voice, full of drive, colour and structural brilliance.
Robert Schumann – String Quartet No.3 in A
The evening concludes with Schumann’s warm, romantic quartet — lyrical, generous and richly expressive, bringing the programme to a sumptuous close.
Why this concert stands out
This is a rare chance to hear three sharply contrasting masterpieces in one evening — classical, modernist and romantic — performed by a quartet widely tipped as one to watch on the international stage.

Set within the intimate acoustic of Upper Chapel, this promises an absorbing and rewarding live music experience for both seasoned concertgoers and curious newcomers.
Booking offers
This concert forms part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series:
Save 20% when booking 10 or more concerts in one transaction
Save 10% when booking 5 or more concerts in one transaction

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/beethoven-bartok-schumann

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It is enormously pleasing to be welcoming Heather Findlay back to The Lantern Theatre after the album launch of Wildflower in March 2025, this time accompanied by her son Harlan Findlay-Loftus on bass, keys, and guitar. Heather burst upon the musical scene in 1997 with Mostly Autumn, staying with them for 13 years, as well as having side projects such as Odin Dragonfly. A solo artist since 2010, she has continued to experiment with different band formats. Through 2025 Harlan has been increasingly providing additional instrumentation to Heather's sets, creating a dynamic sound behind Heather's guitar and voice.

The evening will featuring songs from across her repertoire, including her own albums, Mostly Autumn tunes, plus music from other projects.

Support for the evening will be provided by local artist Duncan Parsons.

Expect a mixture of bluesy warmth, wistfulness, humour, and joy.

Tickets from https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thelanternsheff/heather-findlay/e-rbvaly

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Heather Findlay
Known for her magical, evocative voice and an ability to interpret and inhabit a range of styles with a mix of power and feeling, Heather Findlay is one of the finest vocalists working in music today. Prog magazine lauded her, “Deliciously sultry vocals”, whilst Maverick magazine hailed her, “Pure, crystalline voice. She grabs your heart in an almost vice-like grip”. She has earned her stripes and honed her craft over the years, turning a natural love of music into a stock in trade, with never a dull moment along the way.

Heather Findlay was born and bred in Yorkshire. Brought up in a very musical household, where the radio was never off unless the turntable was spinning, from an early age the foundations for Heather’s future career were laid.

At the age of 18, Heather was studying Art at college and, as well as spending increasing amounts of time experimenting in recording studios, took the plunge and started performing her own small gigs around York.  Following one such gig, having seriously impressed founder member Bryan Josh, 19 year old Heather was asked to join up and coming rock band Mostly Autumn. She was delighted to accept and, during the 13 extraordinary years that followed, Bryan and Heather went on to share much creative success, writing and recording many albums together. The band toured internationally throughout that time. In January 2010, however, Heather made the tough decision to part company with Mostly Autumn and to launch a solo career.

Heather recalls, “In 2010, I really felt ready to break out in a solo capacity and experiment with different styles and work with different people. I knew it wouldn’t be easy to establish a solo career whilst continuing to fulfil my role in Mostly Autumn as I had also given birth to my first child in October 2008. Something had to give and my growing passion to explore other avenues won.”

Heather’s appreciation for all forms of music has never left her, and Heather has relished the chance to team up with a huge range of contemporary artists. She has performed guest vocals with Ritchie Blackmore, Jethro Tull, Fish, John Wetton, Uriah Heep, Shed Seven, Iona, Troy Donockley, and with Marillion’s Steve Hogarth as a guest singer on Lonely Robot. With Ayreon, Heather has sung live and in the studio alongside James LaBrie of Dream Theater; Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt, Irene Jansen and Anneke Van Giersbergen of VUUR and UK rock band Thunder.

 https://www.blacksandrecords.com/heatherfindlay 
https://www.instagram.com/heatherfindlay.creative 
https://www.facebook.com/HeatherFindlay.Music 

Duncan Parsons
It sometimes feels like Duncan's part of the furniture at The Lantern! Always a welcome addition to an evening, he will be playing tunes from his various albums, taking in songs about Ladybird Books, Children's TV, The Green Cross Code Man, and Robots.

“..a slightly more assertive Nick Drake.. ..sounds like something beamed in from an earlier, more innocent musical era.” Prog Magazine on album “I'm Here, All Weak”

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https://duncanparsons.roughdraftaudio.com/ 
https://duncanparsons.bandcamp.com/

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