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NEWS -LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL UK TOUR ANNOUNCES FULL CAST FOR 2026–2027
Full casting has now been revealed for the upcoming Legally Blonde The Musical UK tour, with Amber Davies set to lead the company as Elle Woods. Joining Davies is musical theatre and TikTok star Hannah Lowther , who will play Margot and serve as alternate Elle Woods in this brand-new Made at Curve production from Curve and ROYO. Hannah will step into the role of Elle Woods on selected performances when Amber Davies is not appearing. The tour will open at Leicester’s Curve T


NEWS: JERSEY BOYS THE TONY & OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING SMASH-HIT MUSICAL RETURNS FOR 20TH ANNIVERSARY UK TOUR
The legendary story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons comes alive on stages across the UK and Ireland, celebrating 20 years of music, drama, and unforgettable hits. The original Tony®-winning musical sensation JERSEY BOYS is back! To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the iconic musical will embark on a brand-new UK and Ireland tour from June 2026, bringing the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to stages across the country – including the Manchester Palace Theatre


NEWS: UK PREMIERE OF THE KARATE KID - THE MUSICAL TO TOUR UK IN 2026
The Iconic 80s Movie Comes to the Stage Wax on, wax off — The Karate Kid is kicking its way onto the British stage! Producers Naoya Kinoshita, Kumiko Yoshii, John Gore and Kenny Wax have officially announced the UK premiere of The Karate Kid – The Musical , launching a major UK Tour in 2026 ahead of planned West End and Broadway runs. The musical opens at the New Wimbledon Theatre on 28 April 2026, before touring nationwide to Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Oxford, Milton Key


NEWS - THE CHOIR OF MAN ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER UK TOUR
Exciting news for theatre fans: the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit The Choir of Man is bringing its infectious energy from...


NEWS - DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE ANNOUNCES UK & IRELAND TOUR 2026–2027
Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage Announces UK & Ireland Tour 2026–2027 The worldwide smash hit Dirty Dancing – The Classic...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES AND ROYAL EXCHANGE THEATRE ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR DANCING AT LUGHNASA
A new co-production of Dancing at Lughnasa brings Brian Friel’s award-winning play to Sheffield and Manchester in autumn 2025. Sheffield...


NEWS - CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE WORLD PREMIERE OF PIG HEART BOY
Unicorn Theatre , Sheffield Theatres and Children’s Theatre Partnership today announce the full cast for the powerful new stage...


NEWS - FULL CAST FOR DEATH AND THE KING’S HORSEMAN ANNOUNCED
Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres today (Wednesday 6 November 2024) announce the full cast for the city’s first ever staging of Death...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Sheffield Theatres today announce the cast for Little Shop Of Horrors , the Christmas musical in the Crucible which runs from Saturday...


NEWS - LES MISERABLES: THE ARENA SPECTACULAR ANNOUNCES FULL CASTING
The full cast has been announced for Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular , a large-scale production designed specifically for arenas...


NEWS - REHEARSAL PHOTOS RELEASED FOR SHEFFIELD THEATRES A DOLL'S HOUSE
Photos have been released from the rehearsals of Sheffield Theatres A Doll's House, Henrik Ibsen’s powerful drama which runs in the...


NEWS - DARK TEEN MUSICAL COMEDY RETURNS TO SHEFFIELD WITH HEATHERS THE MUSICAL
Following a smash hit in London’s West End, two record-breaking national tours and sell out runs at London’s The Other Palace, the...


NEWS - MICHAEL MALONEY TO STAR AS HERCULE POIROT IN The UK & IRELAND TOUR OF AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
Michael Maloney will star as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK &...


NEWS - ELIZABETH NEWMAN APPOINTED AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF SHEFFIELD THEATRES
Sheffield Theatres today announces the appointment of Elizabeth Newman as the next Artistic Director. Elizabeth joins Chief Executive...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FORA DOLL’S HOUSE
CRUCIBLE THEATRE A Sheffield Theatres production SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR A DOLL’S HOUSE Writer Chris Bush...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCES INITIAL CASTING FOR SNOW WHITE
Writer and Director Paul Hendy Friday 6 December 2024 – Sunday 5 January 2025 Press night: Tuesday 10 December at 7pm Today, Sheffield...


NEWS -SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR CHARIOTS OF FIRE
SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST ANDCREATIVE TEAM FOR CHARIOTS OF FIRE Stage Adaptation by Mike Bartlett Director Robert Hastie Designer...


NEWS - NEW TOURING SHOWS COMING TO SHEFFIELD THEATRES THAT GO ON SALE IN JUNE!
A number of new touring productions will be a welcomed to the Crucible, the Lyceum, and the Playhouse in late 2024, into 2025, including...


NEWS - JASON DONOVAN TO STAR AS FRANK ‘N’ FURTER IN MAJOR ROCKY HORROR SHOW 2024/25 UK TOUR
THE LEGENDARY MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND TICKETS ON SALE NOW FROM ROCKYHORROR.CO.UK Singing superstar Jason...


NEWS - NINA WADIA TO STAR IN NEW BRITISH MUSICAL NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL, WITH SPECIAL GUEST STARS
ROYO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK, SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT & MIGHTY VILLAGE are delighted to announce that Nina Wadia will star as Gemma in...


NEWS - A WINNING FAMILY AFFAIR: GAYNOR FAYE AND OLIVER ANTHONY JOIN THE CAST OF KAY MELLOR'S THE SYNDICATE
WORLD PREMIERE UK TOUR - DIRECTED BY GAYNOR FAYE Bringing three generations together, star of stage and screen Gaynor Faye and her...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES’ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ROBERT HASTIE ANNOUNCES HIS FINAL SEASON OF PRODUCTIONS SPANNING JULY 2024 – MARCH 2025
Sheffield Theatres today announce Robert Hastie ’s final season as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director, with new...


NEWS - RAMPS ON THE MOON AWARDED FUNDING
Ramps on the Moon and Sheffield Theatres have received £280,000 in funding from Esmée Fairbairn Foundation to continue Ramps on the...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR THE CRUCIBLE
CRUCIBLE THEATRE A Sheffield Theatres production SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST ANDCREATIVE TEAM FOR THE CRUCIBLE By Arthur Miller...


NEWS - DISCOVER CAPTIVATING STORIES IN THE PLAYHOUSE IN 2024
From late January onwards, Sheffield Theatres welcomes a range of touring productions and in-house co-productions to the Tanya...


NEWS - SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST FOR NEW CO-PRODUCTION WISH YOU WEREN’T HERE
SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST FOR NEW CO-PRODUCTION WISH YOU WEREN’T HERE By Katie Redford Director Rob Watt Designer Bethany Wells...


SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
CRUCIBLE A Sheffield Theatres production SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS Based...


WHAT’S ON THIS AUTUMN AT SHEFFIELD THEATRES
Heading into the autumn, Sheffield Theatres has a host of thrilling shows in store. Running in the Crucible, Playhouse and Lyceum from...


SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR MOLIÈRE’STHE HYPOCHONDRIAC
Sheffield Theatres have announced the cast for The Hypochondriac , Roger McGough’s celebrated adaptation of Molière’s witty satire. The...


SHEFFIELD THEATRES ANNOUNCE CAST AND CREATIVE TEAM FOR WORLD PREMIERE OF WE COULD ALL BE PERFECT
Sheffield Theatres has announced the cast and creative team for We Could All Be Perfect : the debut play by Doncaster writer and actor...


HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE WITH DIRTY DANCING AT THE LYCEUM
Dirty Dancing returns to Sheffield Theatres following a season at London’s Dominion Theatre. See the hit film come to life before your...
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