Sheffield Theatres#Pinter: A Celebration

{{Short description|Theatre complex in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England}}

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Sheffield Theatres is a theatre complex in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It comprises four theatres: the Crucible, the Lyceum, the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse, {{cite news |url= http://www.broadwayworld.com/westend/article/Sheffield-Theatres-Arts-Council-Funding-Confirmed-Until-2022-20170627 |title=Sheffield Theatres Arts Council Funding Confirmed Until 2022|work= Broadway World|date = 27 June 2017| access-date = 6 July 2017}} and (as of January 2025) the Montgomery Theatre.{{cite news |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/the-montgomery-to-become-part-of-sheffield-theatres_1656795/|title=The Montgomery to become part of Sheffield Theatres|date=6 December 2024|accessdate=22 January 2025}} These theatres make up the largest regional theatre complex outside the London region and show a variety of in-house and touring productions.

Artistic Directors

Production history

=2017 productions=

  • Everybody's Talking About Jamie by Tom MacRae with music and lyrics by Dan Gillespie Sells directed by Jonathan Butterell{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/everybodys-talking-about-jamie-cast-announced| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180201075440/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/everybodys-talking-about-jamie-cast-announced| archive-date = 1 February 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Everybody's Talking About Jamie – Cast Announced}}
  • Musical Differences by Robin French directed by George Richmond-Scott as part of National Theatre Connections
  • Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare directed by Robert Hastie{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/julius%20caesar| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070621/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/julius%20caesar| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Julius Caesar}}
  • Tribes by Nina Raine directed by Kate Hewitt{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/tribes| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070508/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/tribes| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Tribes}}
  • What We Wished For by Chris Bush with music by Claire McKenzie directed by Emily Hutchinson{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/what%20we%20wished%20for| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070716/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/what%20we%20wished%20for| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: What We Wished For}}
  • Desire Under The Elms by Eugene O'Neill directed by Sam Yates{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/desire%20under%20the%20elms| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202155038/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/desire%20under%20the%20elms| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Desire Under The Elms}}
  • Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov translated by Peter Gill directed by Tamara Harvey in a co-production with Theatre Clwyd{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/uncle-vanya| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170718162324/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/uncle-vanya| archive-date = 18 July 2017| title = Sheffield Theatres: Uncle Vanya}}
  • The Wizard Of Oz by L. Frank Baum with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E. Y. Haburg directed by Robert Hastie{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-wizard-of-oz| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170718180528/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-wizard-of-oz| archive-date = 18 July 2017| title = Sheffield Theatres: The Wizard of Oz}}

=2018 productions=

  • Chicken Soup by Ray Castleton and Kieran Knowles directed by Bryony Shanahan{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/chicken-soup| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070611/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/chicken-soup| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Chicken Soup.}}
  • Frost/Nixon by Peter Morgan directed by Kate Hewitt{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/frostnixon| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070715/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/frostnixon| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Frost/Nixon}}
  • The Changing Room by Chris Bush directed by Emily Hutchinson as part of National Theatre Connections{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-changing-room| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202072006/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-changing-room| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: The Changing Room}}
  • The York Realist by Peter Gill directed by Robert Hastie in a co-production with The Donmar Warehouse{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-york-realist| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180101231150/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/the-york-realist| archive-date = 1 January 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: The York Realist}}
  • Love And Information by Caryl Churchill directed by Caroline Steinbeis{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/love-and-information| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070711/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/love-and-information| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Love and Information}}
  • One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest by Dale Wasserman from the novel by Ken Kesey directed by Javaad Alipoor{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070718/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest}}
  • Songs From The Seven Hills by John Hollingworth with music and lyrics by Claire McKenzie and Scott Gilmour directed by Emily Hutchinson{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/songs-from-the-seven-hills| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070511/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/songs-from-the-seven-hills| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Songs from the Seven Hills}}
  • Steel by Chris Bush directed by Rebecca Frecknall{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/steel| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181118025845/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/steel| archive-date = 18 November 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Steel}}
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare with music by Dan Gillespie Sells directed by Robert Hastie{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/a-midsummer-nights-dream| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202072007/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/a-midsummer-nights-dream| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: A Midsummer Night's Dream}}
  • Close Quarters by Kate Bowen directed by Kate Wasserberg in a co-production with Out Of Joint{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/close-quarters| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070709/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/close-quarters| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Close Quarters}}
  • Kiss Me, Kate by Sam Spewack and Bella Spewack with music and lyrics by Cole Porter directed by Paul Foster{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/kiss-me-kate| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202155051/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/kiss-me-kate| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Kiss Me, Kate}}

=2019 productions=

  • Rutherford & Son by Githa Sowerby directed by Caroline Steinbeis{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/rutherford-and-son| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070747/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/rutherford-and-son| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Rutherford and Son}}
  • hang by debbie tucker green directed by Taio Lawson{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/hang| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202070632/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/hang| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: hang}}
  • Stuff by Tom Wells directed by Emily Hutchinson as part of National Theatre Connections
  • Standing At The Sky's Edge by Chris Bush with music and lyrics by Richard Hawley directed by Robert Hastie{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/standing-at-the-skys-edge| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202072004/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/standing-at-the-skys-edge| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Standing at the Sky's Edge}}
  • Life Of Pi by Lolita Chakrabarti from the novel by Yann Martel directed by Max Webster{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/life-of-pi| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181202072010/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/life-of-pi| archive-date = 2 December 2018| title = Sheffield Theatres: Life of Pi}}
  • The Last King Of Scotland by Steve Waters from the novel by Giles Foden directed by Gbolahan Obisesan{{cite web| url = https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/the-last-king-of-scotland| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190810063033/https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/the-last-king-of-scotland| archive-date = 10 August 2019| title = The Last King of Scotland {{!}} Sheffield Theatres}}
  • Reasons To Stay Alive by April De Angelis from the novel by Matt Haig directed by Jonathan Watkins
  • My Mother Said I Never Should by Charlotte Keatley directed by Jeni Draper, a co-production with fingersmiths
  • Guys And Dolls by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, with music and lyrics by Frank Loesser based on a story and characters of Damon Runyon, and directed by Robert Hastie

=2020 productions=

=2021 productions=

Source:{{cite web |title=new shows in the Crucible and Lyceum are now on general sale |url=https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/new-shows-on-sale-in-the-crucible-and-lyceum |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=Sheffield Theatres }}{{cite web |title=SHEFFIELD THEATRES AND CLEAN BREAK ANNOUNCE CASTING FOR TYPICAL GIRLS |url=https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/sheffield-theatres-and-clean-break-announce-casting-for-typical-girls |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=Sheffield Theatres }}

  • The Band Plays On by Chris Bush, directed by Robert Hastie and Anthony Lau. Presented and distributed digitally
  • Talent by Victoria Wood, directed by Paul Foster
  • Typical Girls by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm, directed by Róisín McBrinn
  • The Golden Fleece by Olivia Hirst, directed by Alex Mitchell; a 18–25 Young Company production created in partnership with Silent Uproar
  • She Loves Me by Joe Masteroff, music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick; directed by Robert Hastie

=2022 productions=

Source:{{cite web |title=Sheffield Theatres Announce 50th Anniversary Season |url=https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/50th-anniversary-season |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=Sheffield Theatres }}

  • Anna Karenina, from Helen Edmundson's adaptation, directed by Anthony Lau{{cite news |date=11 February 2022 |title=Anna Karenina review – Tolstoy meets Baz Luhrmann in a magnificent spectacle |website=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/feb/11/anna-karenina-review-tolstoy-meets-baz-luhrmann-in-a-magnificent-spectacle |access-date=8 August 2022}}
  • Human Nurture by Ryan Calais Cameron, directed by Rob Watt; created in partnership with Theatre Centre
  • Far Gone by John Rwothomack, directed by Mojisola Elufowoju; created in partnership with Roots Mbili
  • Rock / Paper / Scissors, a trio of interwoven original plays by Chris Bush, performed simultaneously by one cast with three creative/production team{{cite web |date=23 June 2022 |title=Rock/Paper/Scissors review – sharp-edged trilogy celebrates a city in flux |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/jun/23/rock-paper-scissors-review-sheffield-theatres |access-date=12 August 2022 |website=The Guardian}}
  • How A City Can Save The World by Stockroom, directed by Tess Seddon
  • Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, directed by Robert Hastie; created in partnership with Ramps On The Moon
  • Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo, in a new adaptation from Tom Basden, directed by Daniel Raggett
  • The Contingecy Plan, two plays by Steve Waers performed in rep, directed by Caroline Steinbeis and Chelsea Walker
  • Standing At The Sky's Edge by Chris Bush with music and lyrics by Richard Hawley directed by Robert Hastie

=2023 productions=

=2024 productions=

Source:{{cite web |title=NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED FOR 2024 |url=https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/news/new-shows-announced-for-2024 |access-date=10 November 2023 |website=Sheffield Theatres }}

  • Wish You Weren't Here: a new play by Katie Redford directed by Theatre Centre Artistic Director Rob Watt; created in partnership with Theatre Centre
  • Lines: created by Junaid Sarieddeen, John Rwothomack, Fidaa Zidan and Alexandra Aron with additional writing by Asiimwe Deborah Kawe; created in partnership with Roots Mbili and The Remote Theater Project
  • The Crucible: by Arthur Miller and produced by Sheffield Theatres and staged in the iconic Crucible Theatre by Associate Artistic Director Anthony Lau

''Pinter: A Celebration''

Sheffield Theatres' programme Pinter: A Celebration took place from 11 October to 11 November 2006. The programme featured selected productions of Harold Pinter's plays, in order of presentation: The Caretaker, No Man's Land, Family Voices, Tea Party, The Room, One for the Road and The Dumb Waiter. These films (mostly his screenplays; some in which Pinter appears as an actor) were shown: The Go-Between, Accident, The Birthday Party, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Reunion, Mojo, The Servant and The Pumpkin Eater.

Pinter: A Celebration also included other related programme events: "Pause for Thought" (Penelope Wilton and Douglas Hodge in conversation with Michael Billington), "Ashes to Ashes – A Cricketing Celebration", a "Pinter Quiz Night", "The New World Order", the BBC Two documentary film Arena: Harold Pinter (introduced by Anthony Wall, producer of Arena), and "The New World Order – A Pause for Peace" (a consideration of "Pinter's pacifist writing" [both poems and prose] supported by the Sheffield Quakers), and a screening of "Pinter's passionate and antagonistic 45-minute Nobel Prize Lecture."See [http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.view&NewsID=222 "Latest News: August 2006: Sheffield Theatres Presents Pinter: A Celebration"], {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716090843/http://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=news.view&NewsID=222 |date=16 July 2011 }} sheffieldtheatres.co.uk 18 August 2006, accessed 28 September 2006.

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