Theatre and Comedy

Brexit, Trump, Fortnite, Eastenders - nothing is safe from the Sheffield Lyceum panto.

Mix high-flying action, jaw-dropping 3D fun and brilliant performances from stars Joe Paquale and John ‘Boycie’ Challis with the classic elements of pantomime and you have the recipe for success that makes Peter Pan at Nottingham Theatre Royal a total triumph.

The innovative theatre company Far Out Theatre, have decided to expand their adult pantomime showings at Sheffield’s Library Theatre to Worksop’s Acorn Community Theatre, due to popular demand.

Christmas festivities were launched at Chesterfield’s Pomegranate Theatre this weekend in a blaze of sparkle, stardust and special effects.

Multi-platinum recording artist Michael Ball will be singing in Nottingham, Sheffield and Manchester on his UK tour next year.

Catch rising conedy star Scott Bennett when he headlines a show in Chesterfield next week.

I defy anyone to leave the theatre after watching Nativity The Musical without a smile resembling a Cheshire cat and an aching jaw from all the laughter.

A touring production by the National Theatre of one of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays has opened at the Lyceum in Sheffield, writes Alan Payne.

Three towering talents play a cast of thousands in new comedy The Messiah which ends its run in Sheffield this evening (Saturday, November 10).

The actor who Freddie Mercury’s dad in the new film Bohemian Rhapsody has recalled the time plays the flamboyant frontman of Queen gave him a tenner for singing outside his house.

Ruby Wax, a passionate advocate for better mental health, reminds us How To Be Human in her new show.

Adventure, romance and intrigue in 17th century Paris provides the backdrop for Northern Ballet’s award-winning production of The Three Musketeers.

Families should watch out for a very large owl and the nastiest relative in history.

Due to phenomenal demand, Take That fans favourite The Band will be returning to Sheffield’s Lyceum this week.

Get ready to do the time warp with Joanne Clifton, Ben Adams and Stephen Webb in a new tour of The Rocky Horror Show.

Nostalgia classic Fame The Musical will be showing audiences at Sheffield’s Lyceum how to fly this week.

Audiences are invited to dress up Fifties-style for Hathersage Players’ latest presentation, The Thrill of Love.

A new production at the Crucible Theatre of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays is a delight, writes Alan Payne.

Academy Award nominee and TONY and Olivier award winner Ian McKellen stars in King Lear which will be beamed live to Derbyshire cinemas from London’s West End.