About the Venue
The Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse is Sheffield’s most intimate and flexible theatre space, designed for bold, imaginative and up-close performances. Located within the Crucible Theatre building on Norfolk Street, this studio theatre is part of the Sheffield Theatres complex and is known for championing new writing, experimental work and Sheffield-made productions. Formerly known as the Studio Theatre, the Playhouse can be reconfigured for each show, creating a unique experience every time you visit.
With seating that flexes from around 100 to 400, the Playhouse offers an immersive atmosphere where audiences are close to the performers and the action. Renamed in 2022 in honour of pioneering theatre designer Tanya Moiseiwitsch, the venue continues her legacy of innovative, audience-focused theatre design. From fringe favourites and local talent to exciting new discoveries, the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse is a vital space for creative risk-taking at the heart of Sheffield’s theatre scene.
Key details
Opened: 1971 (rebuilt 1994)
Capacity: Up to 400 (flexible layouts)
Type: Studio theatre
Owner/Operator: Sheffield Theatres
Website: sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
Compact but endlessly adaptable, the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse is a must-list venue for innovative live performance in Sheffield.
Upcoming Events
A powerful new theatrical sharing exploring migration, family, and belonging
Kubulaya: Away From Home is a new work-in-progress theatrical sharing by Roots Mbili Theatre, written and directed by John Rwothomack, and presented at Sheffield’s intimate Playhouse theatre.
Set over the course of one emotionally charged evening, the story invites audiences to become silent witnesses to a family at breaking point.
The story
Meet Ntanda, the youngest daughter, turning seventeen and hoping for nothing more than time with her family.
Meet Vera, a nurse, mother, and wife, who has sacrificed a double-paid shift to be there.
Meet Nelson, once a successful businessman in Lusaka, now working as a care worker in Sheffield, navigating a life far removed from the one he built.
And meet Mulenga, an engineer who moved to the UK as a teenager and learned to survive within a system not built for him.
What begins as a birthday gathering slowly unravels into a night of revelations — sparked by a single, startling announcement — exposing truths that challenge everything this family believes about love, sacrifice, and survival.
Themes and approach
Infused with Zambian folk music and a rich blend of African and Western storytelling traditions, Kubulaya: Away From Home takes a bold and compassionate look at the high rate of separation among sub-Saharan African couples who migrate to the UK. The piece explores how culture, finance, faith, and migration pressures intersect to test family bonds.
This sharing presents the first act of the play and is co-produced by Seventh Productions. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session for ticket holders, offering audiences deeper insight into the work and its development.
Venue: The Playhouse
The performance takes place in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, located within the Crucible. This flexible studio space is known for championing Sheffield-made work, fringe productions, and new voices — transforming completely for every show.
Age guidance: 12+
Running time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes (including interval)
🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/kubulaya-away-from-home
Kubulaya: Away From Home is a new work-in-progress theatrical sharing by Roots Mbili Theatre, written and directed by John Rwothomack, and presented at Sheffield’s intimate Playhouse theatre.
Set over the course of one emotionally charged evening, the story invites audiences to become silent witnesses to a family at breaking point.
The story
Meet Ntanda, the youngest daughter, turning seventeen and hoping for nothing more than time with her family.
Meet Vera, a nurse, mother, and wife, who has sacrificed a double-paid shift to be there.
Meet Nelson, once a successful businessman in Lusaka, now working as a care worker in Sheffield, navigating a life far removed from the one he built.
And meet Mulenga, an engineer who moved to the UK as a teenager and learned to survive within a system not built for him.
What begins as a birthday gathering slowly unravels into a night of revelations — sparked by a single, startling announcement — exposing truths that challenge everything this family believes about love, sacrifice, and survival.
Themes and approach
Infused with Zambian folk music and a rich blend of African and Western storytelling traditions, Kubulaya: Away From Home takes a bold and compassionate look at the high rate of separation among sub-Saharan African couples who migrate to the UK. The piece explores how culture, finance, faith, and migration pressures intersect to test family bonds.
This sharing presents the first act of the play and is co-produced by Seventh Productions. The performance will be followed by a Q&A session for ticket holders, offering audiences deeper insight into the work and its development.
Venue: The Playhouse
The performance takes place in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, located within the Crucible. This flexible studio space is known for championing Sheffield-made work, fringe productions, and new voices — transforming completely for every show.
Age guidance: 12+
Running time: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes (including interval)
🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/kubulaya-away-from-home
A celebration of Mozart’s chamber music masterpieces in Sheffield
Mozart Quintets brings together three of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most admired chamber works in a richly rewarding evening performance by Ensemble 360.
Taking place at the intimate Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, this concert offers audiences the chance to experience Mozart’s music up close — full of elegance, emotional depth, and unmistakable humanity.
The programme
The evening features three contrasting quintets, each highlighting a different facet of Mozart’s genius:
Horn Quintet (approx. 16 minutes)
A joyful and virtuosic work, bursting with warmth and character.
Clarinet Quintet (approx. 31 minutes)
One of Mozart’s most lyrical creations, written as he explored both his close musical friendships and the expressive potential of the then-new clarinet.
String Quintet in G minor (approx. 35 minutes)
Haunting, intense, and ultimately hopeful, this piece is widely regarded as the crowning achievement of Mozart’s writing for strings.
Together, these works form a compelling portrait of a composer whose music continues to resonate across centuries.
Booking offers
This concert is part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series. Audience members can take advantage of multibuy savings:
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/mozart-quintets
Mozart Quintets brings together three of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most admired chamber works in a richly rewarding evening performance by Ensemble 360.
Taking place at the intimate Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, this concert offers audiences the chance to experience Mozart’s music up close — full of elegance, emotional depth, and unmistakable humanity.
The programme
The evening features three contrasting quintets, each highlighting a different facet of Mozart’s genius:
Horn Quintet (approx. 16 minutes)
A joyful and virtuosic work, bursting with warmth and character.
Clarinet Quintet (approx. 31 minutes)
One of Mozart’s most lyrical creations, written as he explored both his close musical friendships and the expressive potential of the then-new clarinet.
String Quintet in G minor (approx. 35 minutes)
Haunting, intense, and ultimately hopeful, this piece is widely regarded as the crowning achievement of Mozart’s writing for strings.
Together, these works form a compelling portrait of a composer whose music continues to resonate across centuries.
Booking offers
This concert is part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series. Audience members can take advantage of multibuy savings:
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/mozart-quintets
A celebration of Mozart’s chamber music masterpieces in Sheffield
Mozart Quintets brings together three of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most admired chamber works in a richly rewarding evening performance by Ensemble 360.
Taking place at the intimate Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, this concert offers audiences the chance to experience Mozart’s music up close — full of elegance, emotional depth, and unmistakable humanity.
The programme
The evening features three contrasting quintets, each highlighting a different facet of Mozart’s genius:
Horn Quintet (approx. 16 minutes)
A joyful and virtuosic work, bursting with warmth and character.
Clarinet Quintet (approx. 31 minutes)
One of Mozart’s most lyrical creations, written as he explored both his close musical friendships and the expressive potential of the then-new clarinet.
String Quintet in G minor (approx. 35 minutes)
Haunting, intense, and ultimately hopeful, this piece is widely regarded as the crowning achievement of Mozart’s writing for strings.
Together, these works form a compelling portrait of a composer whose music continues to resonate across centuries.
Booking offers
This concert is part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series. Audience members can take advantage of multibuy savings:
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/mozart-quintets
Mozart Quintets brings together three of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s most admired chamber works in a richly rewarding evening performance by Ensemble 360.
Taking place at the intimate Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, this concert offers audiences the chance to experience Mozart’s music up close — full of elegance, emotional depth, and unmistakable humanity.
The programme
The evening features three contrasting quintets, each highlighting a different facet of Mozart’s genius:
Horn Quintet (approx. 16 minutes)
A joyful and virtuosic work, bursting with warmth and character.
Clarinet Quintet (approx. 31 minutes)
One of Mozart’s most lyrical creations, written as he explored both his close musical friendships and the expressive potential of the then-new clarinet.
String Quintet in G minor (approx. 35 minutes)
Haunting, intense, and ultimately hopeful, this piece is widely regarded as the crowning achievement of Mozart’s writing for strings.
Together, these works form a compelling portrait of a composer whose music continues to resonate across centuries.
Booking offers
This concert is part of the Music in the Round Sheffield series. Audience members can take advantage of multibuy savings:
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/mozart-quintets
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
Save 10% when booking 5 or more concerts in one transaction
🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/guitar-classics-2
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
Save 10% when booking 5 or more concerts in one transaction
🎟 Tickets & details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/guitar-classics-2
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
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
A bold, joyful new play about labels, neurodivergence, and finding your own way to fly
My Brother’s a Genius is an explosive new play by Debris Stevenson, presented by Sheffield Theatres, Theatre Centre, and the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
Blending poetry, grime, music, and movement, this funny, heartfelt production explores ambition, self-belief, and the weight of expectations placed on young people — all through the powerful bond between siblings.
The story
Meet twins Daisy and Luke, growing up on a high-rise estate where dreams of escape collide with everyday reality. Each has a label thrust upon them: Daisy is branded the “*****”, while Luke is hailed as the “genius”.
As they navigate school, family, and their shared dream of flying, the question becomes clear: will their bond lift them up together, or pull them apart?
With humour, honesty, and warmth, My Brother’s a Genius examines neurodivergence, sibling rivalry, and how labels can shape — and limit — who we believe ourselves to be.
A relaxed and welcoming theatre experience
All performances of My Brother’s a Genius are presented in a relaxed environment, designed to make theatre accessible and comfortable for everyone:
Latecomers will be admitted as soon as possible
Audience members may leave and re-enter if needed
Headphones available for those who require them
A designated quiet space available throughout
Front-of-house staff on hand to guide and support
Access information
Accessible performances available, including:
Audio Description: Ella Hardy
Captioning: Cara Lawless
British Sign Language: Rebekah Mills Strawson
🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/my-brothers-a-genius
My Brother’s a Genius is an explosive new play by Debris Stevenson, presented by Sheffield Theatres, Theatre Centre, and the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.
Blending poetry, grime, music, and movement, this funny, heartfelt production explores ambition, self-belief, and the weight of expectations placed on young people — all through the powerful bond between siblings.
The story
Meet twins Daisy and Luke, growing up on a high-rise estate where dreams of escape collide with everyday reality. Each has a label thrust upon them: Daisy is branded the “*****”, while Luke is hailed as the “genius”.
As they navigate school, family, and their shared dream of flying, the question becomes clear: will their bond lift them up together, or pull them apart?
With humour, honesty, and warmth, My Brother’s a Genius examines neurodivergence, sibling rivalry, and how labels can shape — and limit — who we believe ourselves to be.
A relaxed and welcoming theatre experience
All performances of My Brother’s a Genius are presented in a relaxed environment, designed to make theatre accessible and comfortable for everyone:
Latecomers will be admitted as soon as possible
Audience members may leave and re-enter if needed
Headphones available for those who require them
A designated quiet space available throughout
Front-of-house staff on hand to guide and support
Access information
Accessible performances available, including:
Audio Description: Ella Hardy
Captioning: Cara Lawless
British Sign Language: Rebekah Mills Strawson
🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/my-brothers-a-genius