An annual showcase of work by Sheffield Hallam University’s graduating artists, designers, filmmakers, animators, writers, architects and performers.
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.
Handlebards: Macbeth
Fri. 31 July 2026
Heeley People's Park, View Road, S2 3DJ
A hilarious, high-octane, outdoor production of Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before. Forget the tears and tragedy, the Handlebards' Macbeth is chock full of mishaps, mayhem and mirth. Suitable for all ages.
Rite of Passage
Fri. 31 July 2026 — Sat. 1 August 2026
Lantern Theatre
A one-man show about what happens when you arrive somewhere new and realise nobody told you the rules. Funny, honest and deeply human.
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. Apply now to be part of it.
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.