Utopia Theatre’s free monthly platform for celebrating talent and creativity in Sheffield. Welcoming upcoming and established performers across all genres. First Sunday of every month.
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.
Threads of Unity – South Asian Dance, Music and Fashion
Sun. 10 August 2025
Millennium Gallery
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with dance and music performances from Sunrit Culture Group.
Hamlet
Fri. 15 August 2025
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company as they tackle Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy in their own anarchic style. Performing outdoors in Sheffield's glorious Botanical Gardens and suitable for all ages.
Far Gone
Wed. 17 September 2025 — Sat. 20 September 2025
Playhouse
Follow Okumu on his journey from innocent boy to child soldier in this gripping, physical one-man play. Written and performed by John Rwothomack. Read our review from the play's 2019 premiere ahead of its return in 2025.
NT Live: Inter Alia
Thu. 4 September 2025 — Mon. 29 September 2025
Showroom
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.
Quacks
Showroom
A monthly queer comedy open mic night. Head down to their next event to join in the laughs or even take to the mic yourself. Back in September! Date TBC.
Gwenda's Garage
Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 25 October 2025
Playhouse
Created by an all-lesbian team, this new musical is inspired by the true story of a garage set up by three female mechanics in 80s Sheffield. A joyful, queer call to arms, fired by feminism, friendship and a belief in the power of collective action.
The Ladies Football Club
Sat. 28 February 2026 — Sat. 28 March 2026
Crucible Theatre
When World War 1 forces men onto the frontline, the women of Sheffield take their place in the factories – and on the football pitch. They play to crowds of over 50,000, unaware that something will soon blow the whistle on their beautiful game.