About the Venue
The Lyceum Theatre is one of Sheffield’s grandest and most historic theatres, offering an elegant Edwardian setting for some of the best touring productions in the UK. First opened in 1897, the Lyceum is a traditional proscenium arch theatre renowned for hosting major West End musicals, drama, comedy, dance and family shows, alongside blockbuster touring productions. With its richly decorated interior and three-tier auditorium, it delivers a classic theatre-going experience in the heart of Sheffield city centre.
Now part of the Sheffield Theatres complex alongside the Crucible and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, the Lyceum has been carefully restored and protected as a Grade II* listed building. It is also firmly established as Sheffield’s home of pantomime, continuing a tradition that dates back to the early 20th century and remains a festive highlight in the city’s cultural calendar. From headline musicals to nostalgic favourites, the Lyceum offers a great night out for audiences of all ages.
Key details
Opened: 1897 (restored and reopened 1990)
Capacity: 1,068 seats across three levels
Type: Proscenium arch theatre
Listing: Grade II*
Architect: W. G. R. Sprague
Website: sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
A landmark venue with more than a century of history, the Lyceum Theatre remains central to Sheffield’s live entertainment scene and a flagship destination on the city’s events calendar.
Upcoming Events
A Cuban reimagining of a festive ballet classic comes to Sheffield
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana arrives at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre following a hugely successful, sell-out international tour — bringing a vibrant Cuban twist to one of the world’s most loved ballet productions.
Created by Carlos Acosta CBE, this joyful reworking of The Nutcracker blends classical ballet with rich Cuban dance traditions, infusing the familiar festive story with warmth, rhythm, and Havana colour.
What makes Nutcracker in Havana special?
Set to an exuberant Cuban interpretation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the production places ballet at its heart while showcasing the distinctive style of Acosta’s acclaimed company, Acosta Danza. The result is a visually striking, high-energy performance that feels both timeless and fresh.
This much-loved family tale is reimagined through Cuban culture, movement, and music — offering something genuinely different for Sheffield audiences, whether you’re a long-time ballet fan or discovering the story for the first time.
About Carlos Acosta
Born in Havana and trained at Cuba’s National School of Ballet, Carlos Acosta is one of the most celebrated figures in global dance. His career has seen him perform with the world’s most prestigious companies, including becoming a principal dancer with London’s Royal Ballet. From Carmen to Don Quixote, Acosta’s interpretations are known for their power, emotion, and technical brilliance.
Nutcracker in Havana represents a personal fusion of heritage and classical tradition — a festive favourite reimagined with unmistakable Cuban spirit.
🎟 Tickets and performance times:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/carlos-acostas-nutcracker-in-havana
Organiser: Sheffield Theatres
Carlos Acosta’s Nutcracker in Havana arrives at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre following a hugely successful, sell-out international tour — bringing a vibrant Cuban twist to one of the world’s most loved ballet productions.
Created by Carlos Acosta CBE, this joyful reworking of The Nutcracker blends classical ballet with rich Cuban dance traditions, infusing the familiar festive story with warmth, rhythm, and Havana colour.
What makes Nutcracker in Havana special?
Set to an exuberant Cuban interpretation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the production places ballet at its heart while showcasing the distinctive style of Acosta’s acclaimed company, Acosta Danza. The result is a visually striking, high-energy performance that feels both timeless and fresh.
This much-loved family tale is reimagined through Cuban culture, movement, and music — offering something genuinely different for Sheffield audiences, whether you’re a long-time ballet fan or discovering the story for the first time.
About Carlos Acosta
Born in Havana and trained at Cuba’s National School of Ballet, Carlos Acosta is one of the most celebrated figures in global dance. His career has seen him perform with the world’s most prestigious companies, including becoming a principal dancer with London’s Royal Ballet. From Carmen to Don Quixote, Acosta’s interpretations are known for their power, emotion, and technical brilliance.
Nutcracker in Havana represents a personal fusion of heritage and classical tradition — a festive favourite reimagined with unmistakable Cuban spirit.
🎟 Tickets and performance times:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/carlos-acostas-nutcracker-in-havana
Organiser: Sheffield Theatres
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
Organiser: Sheffield Theatres
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
Organiser: Sheffield Theatres
A glittering golden-age musical arrives in Sheffield
The glamour, romance, and sparkle of Hollywood’s golden age come to Sheffield as Top Hat the Musical dances into the Lyceum Theatre in a major touring production from Chichester Festival Theatre, presented by Kenny Wax and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
Effervescent, elegant, and irresistibly entertaining, Top Hat is the musical equivalent of vintage champagne — filled with witty dialogue, show-stopping choreography, lavish sets, and gorgeous costumes.
A classic love story with mistaken identity
When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he immediately catches the attention of model Dale Tremont — though not in the way he intended. After Jerry’s tap dancing disrupts Dale’s beauty sleep, romance quickly blossoms… only to be complicated by mistaken identities, jealous spouses, and a fiery Italian admirer with plans for Venice.
Based on the classic 1935 film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the stage version delivers timeless comedy and swooning romance in equal measure.
Songs you know and love
Featuring music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, the score includes some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history, including:
Cheek to Cheek
Let’s Face the Music and Dance
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Puttin’ on the Ritz
The stage adaptation premiered in the West End to huge acclaim, winning the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Musicaland the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out.
World-class creative team & access information
This brand-new production is directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, whose Tony- and Olivier Award-winning work (Anything Goes) has wowed audiences worldwide.
Accessible performances available, including:
Audio Description: Susie Casson
Captioning: Cara Lawless
British Sign Language: Julie Fletcher
Age guidance: 5+
🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/top-hat-musical
The glamour, romance, and sparkle of Hollywood’s golden age come to Sheffield as Top Hat the Musical dances into the Lyceum Theatre in a major touring production from Chichester Festival Theatre, presented by Kenny Wax and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
Effervescent, elegant, and irresistibly entertaining, Top Hat is the musical equivalent of vintage champagne — filled with witty dialogue, show-stopping choreography, lavish sets, and gorgeous costumes.
A classic love story with mistaken identity
When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he immediately catches the attention of model Dale Tremont — though not in the way he intended. After Jerry’s tap dancing disrupts Dale’s beauty sleep, romance quickly blossoms… only to be complicated by mistaken identities, jealous spouses, and a fiery Italian admirer with plans for Venice.
Based on the classic 1935 film starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, the stage version delivers timeless comedy and swooning romance in equal measure.
Songs you know and love
Featuring music and lyrics by Irving Berlin, the score includes some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history, including:
Cheek to Cheek
Let’s Face the Music and Dance
Top Hat, White Tie and Tails
Puttin’ on the Ritz
The stage adaptation premiered in the West End to huge acclaim, winning the 2013 Olivier Award for Best New Musicaland the Evening Standard Award for Best Night Out.
World-class creative team & access information
This brand-new production is directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall, whose Tony- and Olivier Award-winning work (Anything Goes) has wowed audiences worldwide.
Accessible performances available, including:
Audio Description: Susie Casson
Captioning: Cara Lawless
British Sign Language: Julie Fletcher
Age guidance: 5+
🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/top-hat-musical
Aaron Sorkin’s acclaimed stage adaptation comes to Sheffield
To Kill a Mockingbird arrives at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre as part of its first-ever UK & Ireland tour, presented by Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
Written by Aaron Sorkin and based on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, this riveting courtroom drama became a Broadway and West End sensation, selling out performances on both sides of the Atlantic.
A timeless story of justice, courage, and childhood innocence
Set in 1934 Alabama, the story follows lawyer Atticus Finch, who strives to instil kindness and empathy in his children while facing the moral test of his life — choosing to uncover the truth in a town determined to suppress it.
Inspired by Harper Lee’s own childhood, To Kill a Mockingbird has sold over 45 million copies worldwide, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, and remains one of the most influential and debated novels of the 20th century.
An award-winning creative team
Sorkin’s adaptation brings new urgency and clarity to the story, paired with visionary direction from Bartlett Sher, former Director of New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. Sher’s acclaimed productions include My Fair Lady, The King and I, and South Pacific.
Sorkin is best known as the creator of The West Wing and as the Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Social Network, A Few Good Men, and The Newsroom.
Content advisory & access information
Age guidance: 12+
Content warning: This production contains racially explicit language and themes, references to sexual abuse and violence, and brief gunfire audio
Accessible performances available, including:
Audio Description: Alison Boyce & Tom Jordan
Captioning: Cara Lawless
British Sign Language: Vicci Ackroyd
🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/to-kill-a-mockingbird-2026
To Kill a Mockingbird arrives at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre as part of its first-ever UK & Ireland tour, presented by Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
Written by Aaron Sorkin and based on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, this riveting courtroom drama became a Broadway and West End sensation, selling out performances on both sides of the Atlantic.
A timeless story of justice, courage, and childhood innocence
Set in 1934 Alabama, the story follows lawyer Atticus Finch, who strives to instil kindness and empathy in his children while facing the moral test of his life — choosing to uncover the truth in a town determined to suppress it.
Inspired by Harper Lee’s own childhood, To Kill a Mockingbird has sold over 45 million copies worldwide, won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature, and remains one of the most influential and debated novels of the 20th century.
An award-winning creative team
Sorkin’s adaptation brings new urgency and clarity to the story, paired with visionary direction from Bartlett Sher, former Director of New York’s Lincoln Center Theater. Sher’s acclaimed productions include My Fair Lady, The King and I, and South Pacific.
Sorkin is best known as the creator of The West Wing and as the Oscar-winning screenwriter of The Social Network, A Few Good Men, and The Newsroom.
Content advisory & access information
Age guidance: 12+
Content warning: This production contains racially explicit language and themes, references to sexual abuse and violence, and brief gunfire audio
Accessible performances available, including:
Audio Description: Alison Boyce & Tom Jordan
Captioning: Cara Lawless
British Sign Language: Vicci Ackroyd
🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/to-kill-a-mockingbird-2026