SIX - The Musical, Mean Girls, Barnum, Waitress, Single White Female and The Spy Who Came In From The Cold among top shows at Sheffield Lyceum in 2026

Singin’ in the Rain will be the Christmas musical at the Crucible for 2026/2027 and tickets are now on sale.

Shows that will be heading to the Lyceum include Barnum, starring West End favourite and TV star Lee Mead. Lee plays the legendary 19th century showman P. T. Barnum who dreams and schemes his way to headier heights. The production, which will be choreographed by Oti Mabuse, will run in Sheffield from April 28 to May 2, 2026.

The joyous Broadway and West End hit musical Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical is back from June 29 to July 4. It’s a tale of love, friendship and unity which is set to a soundtrack of disco and dance anthems.

The Karate Kid: The Musical runs at the Lyceum from July 7 to 11. This 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.

Multi award-winning SIX the Musical makes its royal return to Sheffield from September 1 to 12, showing why it is the crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond. 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. MAMMA MIA! is back in Sheffield from September 15 to 26 offering a perfect treat for anyone who missed out on a sun-soaked holiday abroad. Set on a Greek island, it’s the story of love, friendship and identity which is told through the timeless hits of ABBA.

The hit musical comedy Waitress will be serving up laughs aplenty at the Lyceum from October 13-17. 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.

Making its Sheffield debut will be the hilarious musical Mean Girls in which a group of teenagers rule their school and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Mean Girls will hit the Lyceum from November 9-14.

If thrillers are your show of choice, book tickets to see Single White Female which stars Coronation Street and Waterloo actress Kym Marsh. Based on the cult novel and 90s film, this gripping new stage production about a single mum and her new flatmate runs in Sheffield from February 24-28.

John Le Carre’s story of Cold War espionage The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is reimagined for the stage for the first time and tours to the Lyceum from May 5-9.

Stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story is returning to Sheffield from June 1-6. This spooky story centres on a wife who believes her new home is haunted while her husband doesn’t.

To book tickets for the shows, go to www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call 0114 249 6000.