The Crucible Theatre

Sheffield Theatres’ Associate Director Javaad Alipoor presents his 2017 Scotsman Fringe First award winning, 2018 Stage Award nominated and Total Theatre Award nominated show. An electronic maze of fantasists, meme culture, 4chan, the alt-right and ISIS, we live in a time where old orders are collapsing: from the…

Snooker world championship held at the legendary Crucible Theatre.

Work with a choreographer to explore the world of the musical, how do routines come together, where do you start, a fabulous workshop for dancers wanting to explore this world. For ages 16+

World Première ‘Round my way, the boys would drive to the top of the car park - they'd drive to the edge full speed. I wanted to get involved. They said oh aye Sarah, no bother - if you sit on Gerro's knee, he'll hold you nice and tight. Well, I thought to myself, that sounds like a full breach of health and safety…

Led by Close Quarters director Kate Wasserberg. Based on Close Quarters, look at how to create gallows humour and how to find the balance between tension and relief. Participants are advised to see Close Quarters in preparation for this session. For ages 16+

“ We have work lives and love lives, but we also have looking lives ” Mark Cousins Join acclaimed filmmaker, author and critic Mark Cousins for an intimate lecture exploring the aesthetics, politics, emotion and wonder of ‘looking’. Using 30 key cultural images, Mark will examine how our ‘looking selves’ develop over…

‘You want to know my decision.’ A woman makes a choice. The tables have turned. The victim of crime has power over the fate of the criminal. Olivier and Bafta Award-winning debbie tucker green ’s provocative and haunting play.

Our streets. Your city. Let us show you the future of the city, our city. Let us lead you through the ins and outs of our town centre, to uncover our unspoken feelings and opinions. During its lifetime, Sheffield has been inherited over and over again and soon it will be time for you to pass it on to us. Soon we will…

From the Golden Age, a riotous, romantic musical comedy to make your heart soar. It’s opening night for feuding divorcees Fred and Lilli as they star in The Taming of the Shrew. But as the curtain rises, gambling, gangsters and mistaken identity conspire to create chaos. Paul Foster (Annie Get Your Gun) directs this…

‘The course of true love never did run smooth’ Desperate lovers, squabbling supernaturals and a hapless troupe of amateur actors get tangled in this joyous tale of enchantment and transformation. Full of magic and mayhem, this is Shakespeare ’s most celebrated comedy, reimagined by Artistic Director, Robert Hastie…

1945: a land fit for heroes - this time? From the co-writer of Chicken Soup. On Behalf of the People is a powerful story of a post-war Yorkshire mining family coming to terms with life, love and impending coal nationalisation in a radically changing Britain; told with warmth, humour and authenticity.

By Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey ‘Dearly Beloved. We are gathered in the sight of Freud to celebrate the end of innocence and cheer its demise.’ Determined to avoid a term in jail, small time criminal McMurphy opts to spend his sentence in a psychiatric ward. As the reality of his incarceration dawns…

Meet a group of like-minded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to read and discuss plays linked to the productions on our stages. A play reading workshop led by the writer of Steel and What We Wished For, Chris Bush. For ages 18+

Meet a group of like-minded people in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere to read and discuss plays linked to the productions on our stages. For this session, the group will read Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead. For ages 18+

Gain an insight into how to write plays for theatre and Chris Bush's process for writing Steel, and get hints and tips on how to develop a play around local politics. Participants are advised to see Steel in preparation for this season. For ages 16+

‘ No one’s any right to be what father is - never questioned, never answered back ’ 1912, the Industrial North Rutherford is overbearing, dogmatic and disappointed. With three grown children and not one qualified to take over his family-owned glassworks, he rules his household with tyranny and disdain. Janet…

Matthew Heineman, the BAFTA- and Oscar- nominated director, is one of the most exciting documentary filmmakers working today. His films City of Ghosts (awarded Doc/Fest’s Grand Jury Award 2017) and Cartel Land (awarded Doc/Fest’s Tim Hetherington Award 2015) offered searing comment on the fight against ISIS and the war…

As both a high-profile activist and an international model, Munroe Bergdorf's experiences as a transgender woman remain the driving force behind her work. This event is part of Sheffield Doc/Fest 2018

Trevor McDonald has spent five decades reporting and investigating some of the most troubling stories to be broadcast. Nevertheless, he was left so deeply affected by the making of his award-winning 2013 series Inside Death Row that he swore to “ never, ever do another prison series ”. So what has caused him to change…

We welcome BAFTA-winning actor Vicky McClure, star of* This is England* (produced by Sheffield based Warp Films), as well as Line of Duty and Broadchurch, to Sheffield Doc/Fest for the first time, to discuss her new BBC series, Vicky McClure: My Dementia Choir, a deeply personal journey to discover the extent of music’s…

World Première Seven hills. Six journeys. One city. Six people set out on six journeys that will alter their worlds forever. What does it really mean to be 'Made In Sheffield'? Inspired by interviews with people born and raised in the city and those who have recently settled here seeking asylum, this is a brand new…

The SPT Young Company (18-25) have devised and will perform original production, Losing It. Join us as we intertwine three exciting new stories, exploring love, loss and identity. After four months of skills development workshops, the ensemble will take to the Crucible Studio stage to share what they have made during…

World Première Friday 15 March - Saturday 6 April 2019 ‘ Tonight the streets are ours ’ In 1961, the first residents of Park Hill were given the keys to their new homes. With music by Richard Hawley, Standing at the Sky’s Edge tells their story over the next 50 years, in a heart-swelling, heart-breaking love song…

World Première ‘I am the Labour Party candidate. Now ask me why.’ ‘Why?’ ‘Because I am the best damn person for the job. ’ The top candidate without question, Vanessa was made to be Mayor. Thirty years prior, Josie just wants things to change and seeks a seat on the local council. This witty new play by…

*Mon 30 July - Sat 11 August (excludes Sat 4 - Sun 5 Aug), * 10.00am - 4.00pm Hone your theatre skills through workshops in voice, movement and improvisation, devising a performance with the help of leading directors and practitioners. At the end of the fortnight you will perform your creation in the Studio…

*Mon 30 July - Sat 4 August, * 10.00am - 1.00pm Learn new theatre skills, gain confidence and make new friends, whilst discovering more about theatre. Have a go at a range of exciting skills including movement, singing and clowning. For ages 9-12.

Mon 30 July - Sat 4 August, 10.00am - 4.00pm Work with a professional director to create a play in a week! It will be fast, furious and lots of fun, devise stories, characters and pull a show together to perform to your family and friends in our Studio theatre. For ages 13-15 years

*Mon 30 July - Sat 11 August (excludes Sat 4 - Sun 5 Aug), * 10.00am - 4.00pm Learn about the exciting world behind the curtain, work as a member of a stage management team, find out about technical aspects of theatre from professionals and at the end of the Summer School you will take the control the shows from…

Manchester poet, playwright and performance artist Chanje Kunda presents Superposition, an extraordinary performance combining lap dancing and science to better understand the laws of attraction from a feminist perspective. Chanje uses spoken word, live art and dance fusion to present her findings in a paradoxical but…