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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Theatre picks

Fill your diaries with Sheffield theatre trips. Our theatre picks feature highlights of the shows that are taking to the stage in Sheffield in the coming weeks and months.

Our theatre picks range from musicals at the Lyceum to contemporary drama at the Crucible and improv at Theatre Deli. Expect exciting new talent at the University of Sheffield Drama Studio and the Makerspace within historic Portland Works, plus comedy and am-dram at the likes of The Montgomery, the Library Theatre and the Lantern.

Browse our What's On calendar for more events.

The Kingdom Come: Cowboy Rodeo Edition

Fri. 10 July 2026

Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD

Get your cowboy boots on and join Andro & Eve for a cowboy rodeo edition of The Kingdom Come drag king cabaret. Yee ha!

The Swamp Dwellers

Mon. 29 June 2026 — Sat. 11 July 2026

Utopia Theatre, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD

A story of survival in a landscape pushed beyond its limits. Written by Wole Soyinka and directed by Utopia Theatre’s Mojisola Kareem.

Growtheatre Summer Camp

Tue. 28 July 2026 — Thu. 23 July 2026

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

An outdoor drama camp for young people entering school years 3 to 8. Three days of imagination, play and drama skills in the beautiful surroundings of Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Threads of Unity – South Asian Dance, Music, Food and Fashion

Sat. 25 July 2026

Millennium Gallery

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with dance and music performances alongside food and activity stalls from Sunrit Culture Group.   

Future Now Festival of Creativity

Wed. 1 April 2026 — Fri. 31 July 2026

An annual showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.

Open Works

Mon. 28 September 2026 — Sat. 10 October 2026

Playhouse

A theatre festival dedicated to fresh perspectives and powerful stories, bringing unheard stories to the stage. Apply now to be part of it.