An unpredictable mix of drag, movement artists and improvised music in celebration of cake. In a three-part narrative arc exploring desire, creation and gluttony.
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 Tempest
Mon. 14 September 2026 — Sat. 19 September 2026
Lantern Theatre
Shakespeare's thrilling tale of power, redemption and second chances, reimagined for a strange, desolate planet at the far edge of civilisation.
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.
Clown College
Wed. 23 September 2026 — Wed. 28 October 2026
CADS, Arley Street, S2 4QP
A 6-week workshop series exploring the fundamentals of clowning – not as a set of acrobatic skills, but as a way of relating to yourself, other people and the world around you. Build your confidence through collective experimentation in a DIY space.
The Void: A Horror Story
Wed. 4 November 2026
Drama Studio
Dare you enter a world infected by fear? The Void is a sci-fi horror created for the stage, presented by Yorkshire company Thunder Road.
It's a Wonderful Life! Live radio play
Multiple dates
Northern Lights Theatre invites you to tune in for a special Christmas broadcast. A small company brings this Christmas classic to life on stage with music, live sound effects, and you as the studio audience.