Prepare to be enthralled as Sheffield's Lantern Theatre unveils a spectacular lineup for its 2025 season. From comedic tales of friendship to spine-chilling mysteries, and from the magic of the Christmas spirit to a celebration of spring's awakening, this season offers a rich tapestry of theatrical performances. Immerse yourself in the world of dance, embark on a road trip across Scotland, and join a musical journey celebrating the wonders of the universe. With a diverse array of performances, The Lantern Theatre promises a season filled with laughter, wonder, and profound storytelling.

A Theatrical Tapestry: Unveiling The Lantern Theatre's Spectacular 2025 Season

As we embrace the new year, The Lantern Theatre in Sheffield invites you to a spectacular array of performances that promise to delight and inspire. From classic tales like 'It's A Wonderful Life' to unique adaptations of Greek theatre, and from musical extravaganzas to intimate storytelling sessions, the 2025 season is packed with creative brilliance. Join us as we delve into the diverse and captivating lineup that awaits, featuring talented artists and unforgettable stories that celebrate the richness of culture and art.

Explore the Vibrant Artistic Offerings at The Lantern Theatre in 2025

In the heart of Sheffield, The Lantern Theatre is set to host a series of events that promise to captivate audiences with their diverse offerings. From the daring exploits of pioneering aviator Amy Johnson to the comedic stylings of Scott Doonican, and the acoustic wonders of artists like Chris Brain and Heather Findlay, there's something for everyone. This month-long cultural celebration also includes a fusion of Greek classics and unique musical festivals, promising an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

Sheffield's Cultural Extravaganza: A Month of Diverse Performances at The Lantern Theatre

Sheffield's The Lantern Theatre is gearing up for an exhilarating year ahead, featuring a diverse array of events. From Heather Findlay's musical explorations to Joe Kent-Walters' comedic antics as Frankie Monroe, and an immersive musical experience with Del Scott Miller, there's something for everyone. The lineup also includes a celebration of musical theatre with CODA, an array of fresh stories in 'New Writing: The Shorts', and tributes to folk legends by Julia Waldron. The calendar rounds out with dramatic adaptations like 'Noughts & Crosses', 'Witness for the Prosecution', and the suspenseful 'Null Hypothesis'.

Unveiling the Stars: The Lantern Theatre's Exciting 2025 Lineup

Sheffield's Lantern Theatre is set to host an eclectic array of events that promise to captivate audiences with laughter, music, drama, and innovation. From the comedic antics of Frankie Monroe, the soulful tunes of Del Scott Miller, to the vibrant spectacle of Songs from Stage and Screen, each event brings its own unique flair. Whether you're a fan of folk, theatre, or psychological thrillers, this lineup offers something for every cultural connoisseur. Join us as we delve into the highlights of this spectacular season at one of Sheffield's most cherished venues.

Unveiling Sheffield's Theatre Gems: From Intimate Venues to Iconic Performances

The Lantern Theatre in Sheffield invites you to witness a celebration of creativity, offering a diverse range of performances from the freshest voices in theatre to the timeless resonance of folk and Americana music. Spanning from the innovative New Writing Festival to the soulful tribute show by Julia Waldron & The Orchestrators, and from gripping adaptations like Noughts & Crosses to the suspenseful Witness For The Prosecution, this season promises an unforgettable journey through storytelling, music, and drama.

A Celebration of Creativity: From Fresh Playwrights to Musical Legends

The Lantern Theatre in Sheffield is all set to host a captivating series of plays, promising an exploration of societal norms, legal intrigue, and philosophical thrillers. From the stage adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s 'Noughts & Crosses' to Agatha Christie's legal masterpiece 'Witness for the Prosecution', and an enigmatic narrative in 'Null Hypothesis', these performances offer a diverse range of emotions and thought-provoking themes. Audiences are invited to engage with compelling stories that delve deep into the complexities of human emotions and social constructs.

Unveiling Drama and Intrigue at The Lantern Theatre: A Theatrical Journey

Ellie and Mark, a sharp and wisecracking couple, are brought back together for one final job—though things are far from simple. This new assignment seems routine at first. But as tensions rise and strange occurrences start to mount, they begin to question what’s real and what isn’t. With unexplained events, power surges, and an eerie sense of déjà vu haunting them, the couple must rely on both their wit and each other to make it through the night.

Null Hypothesis

The Lantern

Witness for the Prosecution, Agatha Christie's gripping courtroom drama, is a unique blend of legal thriller and psychological suspense. It tells the story of Leonard Vole, who is accused of murdering a wealthy widow. The evidence against him seems overwhelming, and the stakes couldn't be higher. With his life hanging in the balance, Vole's only hope lies with his defence barrister, but even the most seasoned lawyer is caught off-guard by the shocking twists the trial unveils.

Witness For The Prosecution

Step into a world where the rules of society are flipped on their head and everything you thought you knew is challenged. Noughts and Crosses, adapted for the stage by Dominic Cooke, takes Malorie Blackman’s renowned novel and turns it into a gripping play that explores racism, privilege, and a love that defies the boundaries of society.

Noughts & Crosses

Join us for an unforgettable evening of folk, roots, and Americana music as Julia Waldron & The Orchestrators once again grace the stage at The Lantern in Sheffield. 
 
Prepare to be transported by Julia's soulful renditions of iconic songs. Julia has curated the show to pay homage to the musical brilliance of some of her idols, including Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Carole King and many more. 

Celebrate the Legends of Folk, Roots & Americana with Julia Waldron & The Orchestrators

Discover the latest in fresh storytelling and creative talent with New Writing: The Shorts, part of our annual New Writing Festival. This celebration of emerging talent is a unique opportunity to experience original, thought-provoking theatre as we present a collection of short plays selected from submissions by writers at the cutting edge of contemporary storytelling.

New Writing: The Shorts

CODA is an award-winning touring company celebrated for its exceptional performances of the most beloved songs from both the West End and Broadway stages. With a passion for musical theatre and a commitment to excellence, CODA has captivated audiences across the UK with its vibrant productions, bringing to life some of the greatest hits from iconic shows that have defined the genre for decades.

Songs from Stage and Screen

Del Scott Miller has been part of the Barnsley and Sheffield music scene for a couple of decades, and yet somehow he's never played at The Lantern. This oversight will now be corrected!

Across his work in bands such as Mynas, many collaboration projects, and solo work, Del has demonstrated a focus in his songwriting, a depth in his lyric, and a heart in his playing that stands alongside the best this nation has produced. He brings songs of family, of work class struggle, of life on the street and down the pit, speaking from the past to the present and looking to the future.

Del Scott Miller

Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard. Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men's club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. Can Frankie save showbiz? Can he protect his club from demonic ruin?? Can you touch his special trowel??? (NO WAY!).

Joe Kent-Walters is FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE!!!

It is enormously pleasing to be welcoming Heather Findlay to The Lantern! Heather burst upon the musical scene in 1997 with Mostly Autumn, staying with them for 13 years, as well as having side projects such as Odin Dragonfly. A solo artist since 2010, she has continued to experiment with different band formats, including recent work with The Bee Tellers.

Heather Findlay

We're so pleased to be welcoming back the acoustic delight of Chris Brain to The Lantern Theatre following his fabulous appearance in March 2024, and other appearances down the road at Cafe#9. Chris will be bringing songs from his eagerly awaited new album, “New Light”, along with favourites from his first two albums.

Chris Brain

Get ready for an evening that combines two timeless Greek theatre classics in a bold new adaptation by Jack Hewitt. The Bacchae by Euripides and The Frogs by Aristophanes both revolve around Dionysus, the god of wine, theatre, and madness, each presenting a different aspect of this complex deity.

The Bacchae and The Frogs

Here he is! Yorkshire’s biggest bastard. For one night only! Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men's club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. Can Frankie save showbiz? Can he protect his club from demonic ruin?? Can you touch his special trowel??? (NO WAY!).

Following a couple of Fetes Of Quirk through the years, 2025 sees the combination of Pocket Satellite, Lofter, and Duncan Parsons come together again for Quarks And Quonstellations, a festival celebrating the wonder of small things and the patterns all around us.

It's an evening of acoustic music, of joy, of connecting dots, of silliness and tender sensibilities, all within the intimate space of the beloved Lantern Theatre. There will be music boxes, glockenspiels, strange instruments, and harmonies of wonder. Not bad for Saturday night as Spring approaches!

Quarks And Quonstellations,

As the charismatic frontman of the UK's hardest-working comedy band, 'The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican', Scott Doonican is a debonair and theatrical performer with superb hair and more style than you could shake a Milan catwalk at. As a solo performer, Scott's 'One Man Show' shows are every bit as funny, dynamic and engaging as those with his band, and he is equally at ease in front of large festival crowds, as he would be in a theatre or down the pub. This is where Scott Doonican the story-teller, entertainer and consummate showman, gets the opportunity to take his band's extensive back-catalogue of comic-songs and perform them, stripped-back, on just his battered 'Workhorse' acoustic guitar or his little ukulele in his hand. Following, in the footsteps of his comedy-folk heroes (Mike Harding, Jasper Carrott, Billy Connolly, Richard Digance, Jake Thackeray et al), here, the Doonicans' side-splitting song-smithery, comes to the fore, often accompanied by with an abundance of cracking yarns, giving a charming insight to the inspiration behind them. He's on a mission to bring comedy-folk back to the masses for the 21st Century. 

Scott Doonican - One Man Show 2025 Tour

Born in the year the Wright Brothers made their first flight and into an age where the romantic heights of flying captured her heart, Amy Johnson became the second woman in the world to qualify as a ground engineer and then, in 1930, the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia.

Amy Johnson: Last Flight Out

Strap in for a wild ride across Scotland's rugged landscape in this hilarious and heartwarming adventure. 'Passing Places' follows two young men, Alex and Brian, as they flee their dead-end lives and hit the road with nothing but a stolen surfboard and a dream. Chasing freedom, they encounter a colourful cast of characters, each more eccentric than the last. As they journey, they undergo a transformation, their perspectives and personalities evolving. Will they find what they're looking for, or will the journey change them in ways they never expected? 

Passing Places

This Christmas, rediscover the magic of one of the most beloved stories of all time. It’s A Wonderful Life follows George Bailey, a man who has always put others before himself, only to feel like the world has passed him by. On a fateful Christmas Eve, when George’s despair reaches its peak, he is given a rare and beautiful gift—a chance to see what life would have been like if he had never existed.


With the help of a guardian angel, George realises the profound impact he has had on those around him and what truly makes a life wonderful. Full of heart, warmth, and the enduring spirit of Christmas, this adaptation of the classic film brings the Bailey family’s story to life on stage, reminding us all that no one is truly alone and that love, kindness, and community are the greatest gifts of all.

It's A Wonderful Life

The beginning of February is the mid-way point between the Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox, known in some traditions as Candlemas, in others as Imbolc, and in more esoteric circles... Saturday. It is a celebration of light, the return of warmth, and the first signs of Spring – what better place to start the RoughDraftAudio season of events for 2025!

Chrystine Moon

From the comedian who invented the phrase ‘No Planet B’ comes a new show about future cities, lost beavers, philistine Bingo callers, Dorothy Parker’s Multiverse Diaries and A Man Called Clive.


Rob Newman - Where The Wild Things Were

David Alnwick (The Mystery of Dracula, The Signalman) returns to The Lantern with the premiere of his first full-length theatre show: Charles Dickens’ ‘THE HAUNTED HOUSE,’ a supernatural murder mystery.


Five strangers are invited, by a mutual friend, to a secluded house for an evening of ghost stories inspired by Dickens’ classic tale. Cut off from the outside world and stranded until morning, the night takes a deadly turn when one guest is found dead in a locked room.

David Alnwick presents Charles Dickens' 'THE HAUNTED HOUSE'

Step into the world of laughter, friendship, and the joy of dance with "Stepping Out" by Richard Harris. This heartwarming and hilarious theatrical production will have you tapping your feet and cheering for the underdogs.

Set in a small, rundown church hall, the play revolves around the lives of a group of diverse individuals who come together to escape their daily routines through the art of dance. Mavis Turner, a former professional dancer, takes on the challenge of teaching the class how to dance their troubles away. As the characters struggle to find their rhythm and coordinate their moves, they also discover the power of dance to heal wounds and build lasting bonds

Stepping Out

They say that when you’ve met one autistic person, you’ve met one autistic person – because autism is a spectrum.

However, it does seem that many of those on the Spectrum experience greater levels of anxiety than those who aren’t. This heightened anxiety comes into play when the autistic person is faced with ‘transition’ – from home to independent living, school to college or university, not working to working. ‘Moving On’ is about all that.

Moving On and Looking Back

Beatrix Players make florid, adventurous music that operates at the interface between folk-rock, singer-songwriter acoustica, prog and quasi-classical baroque chamber pop. There is a light, translucent quality to the music, and yet when it is not being hushed and reverent, it has the attack and thrust, the surging dynamism, of rock. It can be soft and intimate, but it can also be fiery and intense, epic and immense.

Beatrix Players

Daisy Daisy is Nicola Farnon and Julia Waldron, two well-established solo artists and firm friends who combined their talents in September 2016. Their gutsy original music, stage banter, and obvious love of performing continue to attract audiences and sell-out venues.  

Inspired by a wide range of styles, Daisy Daisy brings something new and exciting to the acoustic music scene. Their songs tell stories, inspire, and entertain. They take you from belly laughs to tears and everywhere in between. If you like songs about real life and all its joys and challenges, sung from the heart with rich harmonies and beautiful arrangements, not to mention a bloody good laugh, you simply cannot miss the Daisy Daisy double act.   

Daisy Daisy live at The Lantern

From the award-winning theatre company Hambledon Productions (‘Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show’, ‘Steptoe and Son’) comes the Godfather of all sitcoms, live on stage!

In 1954, comedian Tony Hancock burst onto the BBC with a comedy show unlike anything the British public had experienced before

Hancock's Half Hour - The Lost TV Episodes

In the dimly lit corridors of Bly Manor, a secluded country estate, a spine-tingling tale of mystery and malevolence unfolds in "The Turn of the Screw," adapted for the stage by Ken Whitmore from the haunting novella by Henry James. This chilling theatrical production invites audiences to immerse themselves in a world where reality blurs with the supernatural, and the line between innocence and evil becomes disturbingly thin

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Null Hypothesis

22 - 27 Sep, 2025

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