Sheffield Theatres today announce a host of new productions touring to the Lyceum and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse in 2026. And the Crucible Christmas musical for 2026-2027 is also revealed: Singin’ in the Rain will be splashing onto the Crucible stage to delight audiences next Christmas. The newly announced shows include a mix of intense thrillers, favourite musicals, thought-provoking plays, plus huge hits coming to Sheffield for the first time. Tickets for all touring productions will be going on sale October2025, with Singin’ in the Rain going on sale in November2025.
In the Lyceum in 2026:
Sharing a flat can be murder… Starring Kym Marsh (Coronation Street, Waterloo Road and Abigail’s Party), Single White Female is the gripping new stage thriller inspired by the cult novel and 90’s film, touring to Sheffield from Tuesday 24 - Saturday 28 February. Allie, a single mum launching her tech business, advertises for a flatmate—and Hedy seems perfect. But as their lives intertwine, secrets surface and identities blur with dangerous and unimaginable consequences. Full of dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense.
Croft House Theatre Company present their take on the legend, diva and icon that is: Cher. The Cher Show celebrates the story of Cher’s life and career: the highs, lows, loves, hits and outrageously fabulous costumes. Featuring the biggest hits from her extensive back catalogue, including: I Got You Babe, If I Could Turn Back Time, The Shoop Shoop Song and Believe. This amateur production of The Cher Show is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, from Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 March.
Masters of storytelling Northern Ballet bring to the stage the extraordinary story of Anne Lister — better known as Gentleman Jack – from Tuesday 31 March - Saturday 4 April. Inspiring biographies, novels, a hit TV series and now a ballet, this thrilling new production brings to the stage the remarkable story of Anne Lister; a trailblazing 19th century Yorkshire woman who lived unapologetically on her own terms. Choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and co-produced with Finnish National Ballet, Gentleman Jack is performed to new live music.
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman as, hand in hand with wife Charity, P. T. Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights. This spectacular production is directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse. From Tuesday 28 April – Saturday 2 May.
A riveting journey through the fog-shrouded terrain of Cold War espionage, deception, and moral compromise, The Spy Who Came in from the Cold runs from Tuesday 5 – Saturday 9 May. For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Night Manager — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.
Back by popular demand, Bluey, Bingo, Bandit and Chilli are returning to Sheffield in the Olivier award-nominated live stage show Bluey's Big Play,from Friday 15 – Sunday 17 May. Featuring brilliantly created puppets, this theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series is packed with music, laughter, and fun for the whole family.
Pilot Theatre in association with Northern Stage present Malorie Blackman’s Noughts and Crosses from Tuesday 19 – Saturday 23 May. Sephy and Callum sit together on a beach. They are in love. It is forbidden. Between Noughts and Crosses there are racial and social divides. This gripping Romeo and Juliet story is a captivating drama of love, revolution and what it means to grow up in a divided world.
Come and see CBeebies’ megastar Justin Fletcher live on stage in Justin Time To Rock! He and his friends put together a rock band, but with so many songs to choose from, they are going to need your help to choose the best songs to sing and dance to! An all-singing, all-dancing extravaganza packed full of well-known songs, lots of dancing, hilarious comedy and plenty of rocktastic fun, on Thursday 28 May.
Chuckl., the UK’s premier comedy club, proudly presents a spectacular evening of live stand-up on Saturday 30 May. Expect big laughs from household names and headline acts you’ll know from shows like Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and more, alongside some of the best club comics from across the UK and beyond. The line-up will be announced soon for a night of first-class comedy.
Jenny believes her new home is haunted, but her husband Sam isn’t having any of it. Can the dead really walk again? Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story returns to Sheffield from Monday 1 – Saturday 6 June. Winner of Best New Play at the WhatsOnStage Awards, this edge-of-your-seat, supernatural thriller is written by Danny Robins, creator of the hit BBC podcasts Uncanny and The Battersea Poltergeist.
The Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit The Choir of Man is now on its first ever UK tour, coming to Sheffield from Tuesday 16 – Saturday 20 June. Welcome to The Choir of Man, the best pub in the world. A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world-class wordsmiths and sensational singers, this cast of nine (extra)ordinary guys serve it all live. Come ready to drink in the excitement!
Based on the much-loved animated TV series, Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show comes to Sheffield from Friday 26 – Saturday 27 June. There’s a new arrival on the way and the whole family are busy getting ready. Packed full of music, adventure and surprises for little ones, Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George all need your help to get everything ready before the big day. There’s so much to do – will they get it all finished in time?
The joyous Broadway and West End hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is back from Monday 29 June - Saturday 4 July. Based on the 1994 Oscar-winning film, buckle up for a hilarious, heart-warming ride as three friends hit the road across the Outback to put on the show of a lifetime, set to an iconic soundtrack full of your favourite disco and dance anthems. A true celebration of the power of love, friendship, unity, being unapologetically yourself, and embracing others for who they are.
The Karate Kid: The Musical comes to the Lyceum from Tuesday 7 – Saturday 11 July. A heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, but about balance, dignity, and respect. A Tony Award-winning design team transforms iconic cinematic moments into an emotionally charged stage experience with spectacular music and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Destiny is in your hands.
The multi award-winning master of mind control and psychological illusion, Derren Brown, returns to the Lyceum with his brand new live show, Only Human. The content of Only Human is still under wraps, but we can guarantee you a mind-blowing experience that’ll take your breath away. From Tuesday 14 - Saturday 18 July.
The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, SIX the Musical makes its royal return to Sheffield from Tuesday 1 – Saturday 12 September. From Tudor Queens to Pop Princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. Winner of over 35 international awards including the Tony Award for ‘Best Original Score’ and ‘Best Costume Design’, double winner of the Whatsonstage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album.
The smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! is back from Tuesday 15 - Saturday 26 September. Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is irresistibly told through the timeless hits of ABBA. Sophie’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings her mother face to face with three men from her distant romantic past on the eve of a wedding they’ll never forget!
Horrible Histories is back on stage with two eye-popping shows featuring 3D special effects which are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Hear the legends and lies about the Terrible Tudors or discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Awful Egyptians. Performed across Wednesday 30 September – Saturday 3 October.
English Touring Opera are back in the autumn with a double bill of love, loss and mythology in Elena Langer’s Ariadne and Purcell’s Dido and Aeneas, on Friday 9 October, followed by the timeless story of ill-fated love in Gluck’s Orpheus and Eurydice on Saturday 10 October.
The hit musical comedy Waitress comes to Sheffield from Tuesday 13 – Saturday 17 October. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of happiness. When a hot new doctor arrives in town, life gets complicated. With the support of her workmates Becky and Dawn, Jenna overcomes the challenges she faces and finds that laughter, love and friendship can provide the perfect recipe for happiness. Brought to life by the Grammy award-winning Sara Bareilles, a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson and direction by Tony® Award-winner Diane Paulus.
The Plastics - Regina, Gretchen and Karen - rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron soon realises high school is a whole new level of savage. Mean Girls, the hilarious smash-hit musical comedy from writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), makes its Sheffield debut from Monday 9 – Saturday 14 November 2026. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch.
In the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse:
Under the Stars War: A 2025 Space Odyssey is an intergalactic musical adventure featuring out of this world dance and music. Presented by Under the Stars, a Sheffield-based charity supporting people with learning disabilities and autism through performing arts and community events. Playing on Friday 12 December 2025.
A work in progress sharing by Roots Mbili Theatre, Kubulaya - Away From Home is a bold new play examining how culture, finance and faith contribute to the high rate of separation among Sub-Saharan African couples who migrate to the UK. The show blends African and Western storytelling traditions with an infusion of Zambian folk music, written and directed by John Rwothomack. Playing on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Rachel is a theatre-loving, enigmatic, learning-disabled 35 year-old who loves Kylie and seeing people falling over. At the touch of a button she commands the action, each scene brought to life by a skilled cast. Perfect Show For Rachel is a joyous show combining physical theatre, live music, family memories, massive fights and fart jokes in an electric, moving and triumphant tapestry. Step into Rachel’s unique, often hilarious world in this critically acclaimed show from Wednesday 18 – Saturday 21 February.
From Tuesday 24 - Wednesday 25 February, Dry Bits is a riotous new one-woman show by local writer-performer Imogen Ashby. With wit, warmth and a killer 1980s soundtrack, she dives head-first into the chaos of menopause – from hot flushes and office outbursts to teenage regrets, rage and unexpected revelations. Honest, hilarious and full of heart, Dry Bits smashes the silence around the change and invites audiences to laugh, rage and reflect. A safe space, a rallying cry – and a brilliant night out.
In a city just like yours, a whole community spoiled their ballots and cast no vote. Now, as a storm rages outside, landlady Sanjana, Scott the guitar-playing regular and some unexpected guests are stuck together in their local. Dash Arts present Our Public House, with live music and the real words of people across England, tensions rise, love sparks, secrets spill out and everyone starts speaking their minds. A funny and big-hearted show about change, in a pub where anything can happen. From Wednesday 17 – Saturday 20 June.
On Monday 22 June, Take Flight is a stunning aerial theatre show for 0-2 year olds and their grown-ups. The story follows a musical mother bird as their baby hatches and explores, navigating the challenges of hunger, sleep and play. Culminating in a beautiful aerial moment this multi-sensory, interactive show ignites the imagination and curiosity of babies, with a fun stay and play session also available after the show.
In the Crucible:
Set to delight audiences next Christmas, in the Crucible, Singin’ in the Rain will run from Thursday 26 November 2026 - Saturday 16 January 2027. Beautiful, charismatic, and very much in love (if you believe what you read in the press), Hollywood’s golden couple, Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont have the world at their feet. But when “talkies” start to replace silent movies, and an aspiring actress is drafted in to save the day, life as they know it is turned upside down. An irresistibly charming take on one of the world’s best-loved films, Singin’ in the Rain combines high-energy choreography and a sumptuous set with a glorious MGM score including Good Morning, Make ‘em Laugh and the legendary Singin’ in the Rain. A Sheffield Theatres production, in association with Jonathan Church Theatre Productions.
Tickets for new productions touring to the Lyceum and Playhouse go on sale to Centre Stage Members from 10am on Saturday 11 October, before going on general sale on Saturday 18 October. The 2026 Crucible Christmas musical goes on sale to members from 10am on Monday 24 November and on general sale Saturday 29 November. Tickets can be booked through the Box Office in person, over the phone on 0114 249 6000 or here on our website.
