A folk horror putting female, queer and neurodivergent perspectives centre stage. Amelia, Poppy and Lauren are wild camping in the Northumberland forest. As the woods darken and tensions flare, a watchful presence takes hold over the camp.
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.
Shed Stories
Thu. 6 November 2025
Drama Studio
Powerful tales and captivating movement telling the stories of people involved in and affected by Men’s Sheds.
Bad Immigrant
Sat. 8 November 2025
Drama Studio
Absurdist, very funny exploration of belonging, colonialism and identity. "It’s a roller disco about immigration."
Quacks
Multiple dates
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.
The Kingdom Come Drag King Cabaret: Queer Through History edition
Fri. 14 November 2025
Crookes Social Club, Mulehouse Road, S10 1TD
Step back in time with Andro & Eve for The Kingdom Come, Queer Through History edition of their drag king cabaret.
The Crucible
Wed. 12 November 2025 — Sat. 15 November 2025
Drama Studio
“The Devil’s loose in Salem... and we will burn together!” Join Sheffield University Drama Society for one of the 20th century's most important plays. A moving exploration of faith, hope and the power of love in the face of terrible adversity.
We Are the World
Fri. 21 November 2025
Drama Studio
A triple-bill of imaginative, future-facing dance pieces at the intersection of dance, technology and feminist thought. Reimagining the relationship between bodies and machines. Presented by Imogen Reeve & Co.
Dead Poets Society
Thu. 4 December 2025 — Sat. 6 December 2025
Drama Studio
The University of Sheffield's Theatre company bring you Dead Poets Society. Adapted from a much-loved classic, the play follows seven teenage students on a journey of self discovery and expression guided by their unconventional new English teacher.
A Christmas Carol
Wed. 17 December 2025
Drama Studio
A ghostly adaptation of this most beloved festive classic. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a supernatural journey into the past, present and yet-to-come.
Making Our Own Table: African Theatre and Performance in the UK
Mon. 2 February 2026
Utopia Creative Hub, 11 Rockingham Gate, S1 4JD
Join Utopia Theatre for their new symposium-style event. You can be a part of an inspiring exchange amongst local, regional and international creatives and academics.
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.
Migration Matters Festival
A celebration of culture, compassion, and the positive impact migration and refugees have in Sheffield. Held on and around Refugee Week each June – come back soon for details of Migration Matters 2026.