Theatre in Sheffield: A complete guide

Crucible Theatre

Located in the heart of the action, just a short stroll from the train station, the Crucible opened in 1971 and is the best theatre in Sheffield if you love watching in-the-round performances. A layout where the audience surrounds the stage and no spectator is ever more than 22 metres from the stage, the theatre has nearly 1,000 seats and is also great for music concerts. The Crucible Studio is an even more intimate venue within the main building, while the Crucible is also one of the UK’s most iconic sporting arenas, playing host to the World Snooker Championship every year.

Lyceum Theatre

Tracing its roots even further back to 1897, the Lyceum is next door to the Crucible and the biggest theatre in Sheffield with a capacity of just over 1,000. It has a more traditional layout designed by the famous architect W. G. R. Sprague, while the theatre has come through some adversity to become the home of touring West End productions in Sheffield. Also putting on local productions, theatrical performances are complemented by a varied calendar that also includes ballet, contemporary dance and opera.

Other theatres in Sheffield

In addition to this lively central hub, there are other smaller theatres in Sheffield away from the big two. This includes the 84-seat Lantern Theatre in the Nether Edge area, while the historic Montgomery Theatre is next to the Town Hall. Back in the heart of Sheffield’s theatrical district, the 260-seat Library Theatre is another venue with a colourful history and a packed calendar.

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