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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More Set For Sheffield Theatres 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 8, 2024

Robert Hastie has announced his final season at Sheffield Theatres, as he steps down after eight years as Artistic Director. New productions will be running from summer 2024 to spring 2025 in the Crucible Theatre and Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse. Learn more about the season lineup here!

Ramps on the Moon Launches Podcast About Disability Equality in Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 26, 2023

Michèle Taylor, Director for Change, co-founder of Ramps on the Moon and UK leader on Disability Equality, has launched her first podcast series where she delves deep into mainstream theatre to discover what the realities are now, and what the future holds for disability equality in the arts.

Sheffield Theatres Arts Council Funding Confirmed Until 2026
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2022

Sheffield Theatres has announced that it will continue to be funded by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio organisation (NPO).

Sheffield Theatres Announces New 2023 Shows MISS SAIGON and WILDFIRE ROAD
by Stephi Wild - Sep 22, 2022

Sheffield Theatres have announced two upcoming productions, Wildfire Road and Miss Saigon.

Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres And Ramps On The Moon Host A Landmark Sharing Event On Working With Deaf And Disabled Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 22, 2022

Leeds Playhouse and Sheffield Theatres have been key members of the Ramps on the Moon consortium for seven years, striving to normalise the presence of deaf and disabled people both on and off stage.

Sheffield Theatre's Dan Bates to Become Executive Director of Bradford's UK City of Culture 2025
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 24, 2022

Sheffield Theatres have announced that the departure of their Executive Dan Bates, as he takes up the position as Executive Director of @bradford2025

Sheffield Theatres Announces New Appointments To Senior Leadership Team
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2021

Today Sheffield Theatres announces the appointment of Bookey Oshin, formally Finance and Operations Director, as Deputy Chief Executive, as well as the expansion of its senior management team.

ETT Announce Five New Trustees Joining Its Board
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2021

Today, during Trustees' Week, ETT (English Touring Theatre) announce the appointment of five new trustees joining its Board – Dr Saphié Ashtiany, Olivier Brémont, Rubi Gubara-Sannie, Sanj Surati and Rosie Stanbury.

Sheffield Theatres Welcomes New Trustees To Their Board
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2021

Joining the Sheffield Theatres Trust Board is: esteemed academic Anni Domingo; educational IT Director James Garnett; Executive Director at Theatre Royal Stratford East Eleanor Lang; Chief Executive of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Kirsten Major; retired solicitor and former Group Chief Executive of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors John Pickering; and Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Sheffield Hallam University Umar Zamman.

Sheffield Theatres Awarded £702,400
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2021

Sheffield Theatres has been awarded £702,400 to invest in talent and get creative in connecting with audiences and local communities, following a successful application to Garfield Weston Foundation's Weston Culture Fund.

Sheffield Theatres Searches For New Trustees
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2021

Sheffield Theatres is currently seeking new Trustees to join its Board and work alongside the leadership team to help shape the future of the organisation.

DAMIAN'S POP-UP PANTO With Gemma Sutton, Lucas Rush & Deborah Tracey to be Available on Demand
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2020

Today Sheffield Theatres announced that Damian’s Pop-Up Panto will be made available to watch online from 12pm Wednesday 23 December 2020 – Sunday 3 January 2021. Damian’s Pop-Up Panto stars Sheffield legend Damian Williams as the Dame who’s tasked with saving Christmas.

Sheffield Theatres To Stream Panto As It Remains Under Tier 3 Restrictions
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2020

The Government has today confirmed that South Yorkshire will remain under Tier 3 restrictions and the Crucible must therefore remain closed. In response to this news, Sheffield Theatres has announced that Damian's Pop-Up Panto! will be available 'On Demand' through the Theatres' website from next week.

Sheffield Theatres Awarded Funding As Part Of The Culture Recovery Fund
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2020

Sheffield Theatres today announces the news that it has been awarded funding as part of the government's Culture Recovery Fund, administered through Arts Council England. This money will support Sheffield Theatres to continue to create work, connect with audiences and make further adaptations to the buildings in preparation for the Lyceum and Studio theatres reopening next year. 

Sheffield Theatres Will Not Re-Open Until Spring 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 22, 2020

Sheffield Theatres has announced that they will not re-open until Spring 2021.

Sheffield Theatres Launches FREE CHEERS FOR SHEFFIELD
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 1, 2020

Today Sheffield Theatres launches FREE CHEERS FOR SHEFFIELD, an online programme that will celebrate the Theatres' greatest moments, continue its dementia friendly programme and support children and young people with creative activities and educational resources.

Sheffield Theatres Announce 'Shakespeare To Sheffield' Outdoor Performances Later This Year
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2020

Sheffield Theatres hopes to bring Shakespeare to Sheffield's outdoor spaces later this year.

Sheffield Theatres Launches Sunflower Lanyards Scheme
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2020

Sheffield Theatres has launched the Hidden Disability Sunflower Lanyard scheme across its buildings, to provide support to those who need it.

Ian McKellen Tops The Stage's 2020 List of The Most Influential People In Theatre; Full List!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2020

The Stage has announced its 2020 list of most influential people in theatre.

Sheffield Theatres Awarded Arts Council Funding For Capital Works In The Crucible
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2019

Sheffield Theatres today announces that it has been awarded £385,250 Arts Council capital funding for a project that will refurbish the Crucible's front of house areas and upgrade its technical equipment. The work will create a more welcoming and vibrant space for customers to enjoy throughout the day, as well improving production quality, accessibility and environmental sustainability in a project which will total more than £600,000.