The world’s biggest party musical returns to Sheffield
Ready to thrill audiences with fun, frocks, and fabulous nonsense, The Rocky Horror Show returns to Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre as part of a brand-new world tour.

Created by Richard O’Brien, this legendary rock ’n’ roll musical has been seen by over 35 million theatregoers worldwide and remains one of the most celebrated and interactive theatre experiences of all time.
What’s the story?
The show follows squeaky-clean college sweethearts Brad and his fiancée Janet. When their car breaks down outside a mysterious mansion while travelling to visit their former college professor, they encounter the charismatic and outrageous Dr Frank-n-Furter — and nothing is ever the same again.

What follows is an unforgettable night of fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity, packed with cult characters, outrageous moments, and audience participation that has made the show a global phenomenon.
Songs, spectacle, and sheer fun
Directed by Christopher Luscombe, The Rocky Horror Show is theatre at its most playful — featuring iconic songs including Sweet Transvestite, Dammit Janet, and the pelvic-thrusting, show-stopping Time Warp. Expect a party atmosphere, bold costumes, and a night Sheffield audiences will be talking about long after the final curtain.

Whether you’re a long-time fan or experiencing it for the first time, this is a must-see event for anyone looking for something unforgettable to do in Sheffield this January.

🎟 Tickets and performance times:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/the-rocky-horror-show-2026

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A dazzling afternoon of classical guitar with one of the world’s finest players
Back by popular demand, Craig Ogden returns to Sheffield for an intimate afternoon recital at the Playhouse, bringing together a rich and eclectic programme of guitar classics performed with warmth, brilliance, and virtuosity.

A Classic FM chart-topper and widely regarded as one of the greatest classical guitarists of our time, Craig Ogden’s three-decade career has included best-selling albums and performances with many of the world’s leading orchestras. His previous solo recital at the Playhouse was described by Bachtrack as “dazzlingly skilful and approachably genial” — and this return promises much the same.
The programme
This carefully curated recital journeys across centuries, styles, and continents, showcasing the expressive range of the guitar:
Federico Moreno Torroba – Sonatina for Guitar (Allegretto), Madroños
Heitor Villa-Lobos – Five Preludes
Astor Piazzolla – Invierno Porteño, Primavera Porteño
Django Reinhardt (arr. Dyens) – Nuages
George Shearing (arr. Lovelady) – Lullaby of Birdland
Stephen Goss / Leo Brouwer contemporaries (including works by Houghton and Koshkin)
Fernando Sor – Introduction and Variations on a Theme by Mozart
The programme blends South American guitar favourites with inventive arrangements of jazz and classical works — offering both familiarity and discovery for seasoned concert-goers and newcomers alike.
Why you shouldn’t miss it
Virtuosic solo guitar in an intimate theatre setting
A warm, engaging performer known for connecting with audiences
A wide-ranging programme full of colour, rhythm, and emotion
This is a perfect choice for anyone looking for a relaxed but richly rewarding classical concert in Sheffield.
Booking offers
Part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series:
Save 20% when booking 10 or more concerts in one transaction
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🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/guitar-classics-2

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A world-class cello recital comes to Sheffield
This special evening concert brings together three giants of the classical repertoire — Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, and Benjamin Britten — performed by internationally acclaimed cellist Li-Wei Qin with pianist Jeremy Young.

Taking place in the intimate Playhouse theatre, this concert offers a rare opportunity to hear one of today’s leading cellists up close in a programme of some of the greatest chamber works ever written for the instrument.
The programme
The evening’s music spans Romantic lyricism, 20th-century intensity, and classical innovation:
Johannes Brahms – Sonata in E minor, Op.38 (approx. 25 minutes)
Benjamin Britten – Sonata for Cello and Piano, Op.65 (approx. 20 minutes)
Fang Man – Lin Chong (approx. 8 minutes)
Ludwig van Beethoven – Sonata in D, Op.102 No.2 (approx. 20 minutes)
For his Sheffield debut, Li-Wei Qin performs the last — and often considered the finest — of Beethoven’s cello sonatas, a work he has previously recorded for Decca to great acclaim. Brahms’s richly expressive Sonata adds warmth and depth, while Britten’s intense and dramatic writing brings striking contrast.
About the performers
Described by Gramophone as “a superbly stylish, raptly intuitive performer”, Li-Wei Qin has appeared twice as a soloist at the BBC Proms and has collaborated with many of the world’s most prestigious orchestras. His career includes a Silver Medal at the International Tchaikovsky Competition and First Prize at the International Naumburg Competition.

The concert will be recorded by BBC Radio 3 for future broadcast, marking it as a particularly significant evening for Sheffield’s classical music scene.
Booking offers
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 & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/beethoven-brahms-britten

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