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.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Esther Manito
Sun. 28 September 2025
The Steamworks, 111 Randall Street, S2 4SJ
Esther Manito comes to Sheffield to perform a hilarious set of stand-up comedy – embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity.
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.
Alan Davies - Think Ahead
Thu. 2 October 2025
The Octagon Centre
A late middle-aged stand up on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says. Alan Davies is a staple of British television, known for his performance as Jonathan Creek, QI and his talk show, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled.
The Star-Spangled Cabaret VI
Sat. 4 October 2025
Genting Casino, Saint Paul's Place, Arundel Gate, S1 2PN
Welcome to The Star-Spangled Cabaret, Sheffield’s very own curiously quirky experience. With entertainment in the form of burlesque, striptease, comedy, music, drag, and quite a few surprises.
Chris Addison's incomplete guide to chamber music
Fri. 10 October 2025
Crucible Theatre
Chris Addison (The Thick of It, Mock the Week) joins Ensemble 360 to bring his infectious enthusiasm for classical music to the Crucible. Telling the story of Europe from the courts of 17th century Italy to today’s contemporary composers.