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Saturday, April 20, 2019

BWW Review: TWELFTH NIGHT, Merlin Theatre, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Sheffield's Merlin Theatre celebrates its 50th anniversary with its first professional production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 02:45PM
Thursday, March 21, 2019

BWW Review: STANDING AT THE SKY'S EDGE, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Sheffield's Richard Hawley-based musical is a spectacular piece of theatre that is full of humour and love - without dodging difficult social issues.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:50PM
Friday, March 1, 2019

BWW Review: HANG, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Sheffield Theatres bring debbie tucker green's play to the city in this vibrant revival.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:38AM
Wednesday, February 13, 2019

BWW Review: RUTHERFORD AND SON, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Sheffield Theatres' revival of Githa Sowerby's play skillfully balances drama and humour.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:55PM
Thursday, December 13, 2018

BWW Review: KISS ME, KATE, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

The Sheffield Theatres' production of Cole Porter's classic is a vibrant crowd-pleaser.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:13PM
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

BWW Review: PETER PAN, Lyceum, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

The annual Sheffield Theatres panto is exuberant, well-designed and funny - but could have done more to update the problematic source material.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:48PM
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

BWW Review: CLOSE QUARTERS at Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

This new Sheffield Theatres Out of Joint production offers a dynamic, inventive and thought-provoking look at young women soldiers serving on the front line.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:18PM
Friday, October 26, 2018

BWW Review: THE THREE MUSKETEERS, Lyceum, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Northern Ballet's take on the Three Musketeers is beautiful to watch, with a fantastic score and some delightful fight scenes.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:27AM
Wednesday, October 3, 2018

BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Sheffield Crucible by Ruth Deller

A raucous take on the play-within-a-play is a real highlight of this new take on Shakespeare's tale of love and magic.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:48PM
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

BWW Review: STEEL, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Chris Bush's new play about women in the Labour party is a must-see.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:42AM
Friday, July 20, 2018

BWW Review: SONGS FROM THE SEVEN HILLS, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

The annual show from Sheffield People's Theatre is a crowd-pleasing musical about the importance of community and the idea of 'home'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:18AM
Wednesday, July 4, 2018

BWW Review: LOVE AND INFORMATION, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Big themes play out through dozens of small scenes in this effervescent production of Caryl Churchill's play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:39AM
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

BWW Review: OUR COUNTRY'S GOOD, Sheffield Crucible by Ruth Deller

Ramps on the Moon and Nottingham Playhouse present a powerful, creative and timely take on Timberlake Wertenbaker's play.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:06AM
Friday, March 30, 2018

BWW Review: THE YORK REALIST, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Robert Hastie's take on Peter Gill's tale of northsouth love is sympathetic and emotional, with a beautiful lead performance from Ben Batt.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 09:43AM
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

BWW Review: FROST/NIXON, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

A timely revival of Peter Morgan's play about David Frost's interviews with Richard Nixon is beautifully staged and powerfully acted.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:39PM
Sunday, December 17, 2017

BWW Review: RENT PARTY, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Five talented performers share stories and songs in this contemporary British tribute to the tradition of the 'rent party'.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:42AM
Thursday, December 14, 2017

BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Charming, affectionate and exuberant - this latest version of the Wizard of Oz is a magical crowd-pleaser.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:31PM
Monday, October 23, 2017

BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Chekhov's classic is given a fresh update in this beautifully staged and passionately acted production.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:46AM
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

BWW Review: DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, Crucible Theatre, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Eugene O'Neill's classic play is beautifully staged in this evocative production at the Crucible Theatre.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:24PM
Monday, September 25, 2017

BWW Review: OF KITH AND KIN, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Chris Thompson's new play offers a witty and cutting take on the meaning of family, performed by an excellent cast.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:54AM
Tuesday, July 4, 2017

BWW Review: TRIBES, Crucible Studio, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

How do families work What happens when adult children flee the nest And what happens when you're born deaf into a hearing family Nina Raine's funny and frank portrait of a family grapplin…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 07:42PM
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

BWW Review: JULIUS CAESAR, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Robert Hastie's debut at Sheffield Theatres features some electrifying scenes as it sets Julius Caesar in the present-day.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:26PM
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

BWW Review: EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

This new musical from Dan Gillespie Sells and Tom MacRae fizzes with energy and warmth - a must-see

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 03:17AM
Saturday, December 17, 2016

BWW Review: ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, Crucible, Sheffield by Ruth Deller

Annie Get Your Gun is another crowd-pleasing musical from Sheffield Theatres, featuring a winning performance from Anna-Jane Casey and showcasing many of Irving Berlin's finest songs.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 08:33AM
Wednesday, November 16, 2016

BWW Review: BROKEN BISCUITS, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, 15 November 2016 by Ruth Deller

This story of teenage friendship is a funny and touching new play with three fantastic performances from talented young actors.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:09PM
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

BWW Review: LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, 1 October 2016 by Ruth Deller

The English Touring TheatreSheffield Theatres adaptation of DH Lawrence's classic is a tender adaptation with an atmospheric soundscape. Even though it contains full-frontal nudity and sexu…

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 11:02AM
Monday, September 12, 2016

BWW Review: OPERATION CRUCIBLE, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, 8 September 2016 by Ruth Deller

Kieran Knowles' powerful and energetic play takes us to the heart of World War 2 - and the heart of Sheffield - through the eyes of four young steelworkers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 04:33PM
Friday, July 22, 2016

BWW Review: CUTTIN' IT, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, 20 July 2016 by Ruth Deller

The award-winning new play from Charlene James is a vibrant and engaging piece that shines a light on the horrors of FGM as experienced through the eyes of two teenagers.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 10:21AM
Thursday, July 14, 2016

BWW Review: A DREAM, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, 13 July 2016 by Ruth Deller

Sheffield People's Theatre present a fantastical fun take on Shakespeare... set iin a hospital

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 05:48PM
Thursday, July 7, 2016

BWW Review: CONTRACTIONS, Crucible Studio, Sheffield, 5 July 2016 by Ruth Deller

Mike Bartlett's taught and darkly-black workplace satire is an assured directorial debut for Lisa Blair, with two commanding lead performances.

SOURCE: BroadwayWorld at 06:56PM

All that Chat

2023-2024 BROADWAY SEASON
May 30, 2023: Grey House - Lyceum Theatre
Jun 26, 2023: Just For Us - Hudson Theatre
Jul 24, 2023: The Cottage - Hayes Theater
Nov 16, 2023: Spamalot - St. James Theatre
Dec 18, 2023: Appropriate - Hayes Theater
Mar 07, 2024: Doubt - Todd Haimes Theatre
Apr 14, 2024: Lempicka - Longacre Theatre
Apr 17, 2024: The Wiz - Marquis Theatre
Apr 18, 2024: Suffs - Music Box Theatre
Apr 25, 2024: Mother Play - Hayes Theater
Jun 10, 2024: The Drama Desk Awards