Sheffield panto 2026–27
Cinderella at Lyceum Theatre
Cinderella runs at Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027.
| Dates | Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027 The 14:00 show on 28 November is a preview |
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| Show times | Mix of 10:15, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 17:30 and 19:00 performances; no shows on Mondays early in the run, 25 December or 1 January |
| Running time | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Ages | Not published by the theatre yet |
| Tickets | From £15 to £60 Dynamic pricing: standard seats £15 to £59.50 depending on date and seat; family ticket for four available; group discounts of 10-25% depending on performance |
| Starring | Ore Oduba, Andy Day, Rita Simons, Damian Williams, Matt Daines, Joey Wilby, Bibi Simpson |
| Schools and groups | Group discounts of 10% to 25% depending on the performance; weekday 10:15 shows |
| Theatre | Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield S1 1DA |
| Produced by | Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Productions |
Access performances
| Relaxed | Thursday 10 December at 10:15 |
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| BSL | Friday 11 December at 13:00, Tuesday 15 December at 19:00 |
| Audio described | Tuesday 15 December at 19:00, Sunday 3 January at 13:00 |
| Captioned | Friday 18 December at 19:00, Saturday 2 January at 14:00 |
Interpreter Julie Fletcher; audio description by Susie Casson and Jill Mason; captions by Cara Lawless. BSL and audio flyers on the show page.
Planning your visit
| Access booking | 0114 249 6000 [email protected] Lyceum Theatre's access page |
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| At the relaxed show | Sound is turned down and loud effects reduced, strobe and flashing effects are slowed, surprises are kept to a minimum, the house lights stay on low, not every seat is sold so you can move about, and a quiet chill-out area outside the auditorium lets you come and go. |
| Visual story | Not published by the theatre |
| Carer tickets | Free ticket for a carer or companion, booked in person at the box office or by phone. |
| Sensory warnings | Not published by the theatre |
You can arrange a familiarisation visit before the show by emailing the theatre. Sunflower lanyards are available from staff. The show page has a BSL flyer.
Access performances sell out first, so book early. Every relaxed panto in the UK · every signed and captioned one.
About this panto
Sheffield's Lyceum pantomime is Cinderella, co-produced with Evolution Productions and written and directed by Paul Hendy. Damian Williams returns as Dame for his 19th year, with Ore Oduba, Andy Day and Rita Simons.
Other pantos nearby
| Where | Panto | Dates | From | Access | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham Rotherham Civic Theatre | Peter Pan | Thu 26 Nov to Sun 3 Jan | £21.50 | RelaxedBSL | 6 miles |
| Chesterfield 1435 (formerly the Pomegranate Theatre) | Beauty and the Beast | Fri 4 Dec to Sun 3 Jan | £20.50 | RelaxedBSLAudio described | 10 miles |
| Barnsley Barnsley Civic | Dick Whittington | Sat 5 Dec to Mon 28 Dec | RelaxedBSL | 12 miles | |
| Barnsley Lamproom Theatre | Robin Hood | Sat 5 Dec to Sat 2 Jan | 12 miles | ||
| Doncaster Cast | Dick Whittington | Fri 27 Nov to Sun 3 Jan | £15 | RelaxedBSLAudio describedCaptioned | 17 miles |
| Mansfield Mansfield Palace Theatre | Cinderella | Sat 21 Nov to Sun 3 Jan | £20 | 20 miles |
More: every Cinderella panto this season.
How we checked
The dates and access performances are from the theatre's own page, published by Sheffield Theatres, checked on Friday 23 October 2026. Theatres sometimes change times or add performances, so check with them before you travel. How we check.