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 Modern plays and touring productions |
55 Norfolk Street Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1DA United Kingdom +44 114 249 6000 http://www.sheffieldtheatres.c... |
Though it may still be best known as the host of the annual Embassy World Snooker Championship, the Crucible is now also recognized as an important national theatre. Touring companies such as the National Theatre Company play either here or at the neighbouring Lyceum Theatre. The Crucible complex is Sheffield's answer to London's Barbican Centre and also houses the Crucible Studio, where more experimental work is shown. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 City centre museum: focuses on 19th and 20th century art |
Surrey St Leader House Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1XZ United Kingdom +44 114 278 2600 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.... |
The Graves Gallery gives a focus to late 19th and 20th century European and 20th century British art. Its high-ceilinged rooms are sympathetically lit and its displays are informative and uncluttered. Paintings by some of art's biggest names are held here: Matisse, Gwen John, Stanley Spencer and Picasso are represented and a generous overview allows you to trace art history from 1850 onward. Important touring exhibitions are often on view, and specifically local themes are part of the remit. Especially impressive are the examples of chidren's art on display. A shop and an excellent cafe are also available. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate civic theatre |
Surrey Street The Library Theatre, c/o Central Library Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 1XZ United Kingdom +44 114 273 4102 |
Situated in Sheffield's Central Library, this small civic theatre with 260 seats has a proscenium stage and a raked auditorium. It is used mainly for amateur productions (lots of musicals and operetta) so it's a good place to see a varying programme of productions. The theatre is also available for hire to any interested group for only £64 per night. Facilities are good and include professional standard lighting and a projection box, but groups have to provide their own technical expertise. If you are going to see a production here, bear in mind that access is down two flights of stairs, and that although wheelchair access is possible, this has to be arranged in advance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major civic theatre |
Tudor Square Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2LA United Kingdom +44 114 249 6000 http://www.sheffieldtheatres.c... |
This superbly restored large Victorian theatre, which seats audiences over three levels and retains original features (including boxes, wall paintings, sculptures and a decorated safety curtain) is the flagship of Sheffield's three civic theatres. Touring companies including the Royal National Theatre, the Opera North and the Northern Ballet visit regularly and musicals and popular favourites also play here. Generous discounts are offered on advance bookings to groups of 10 or more and a few standby tickets (limited to 2 per customer) are available each day for that night's show. A large bar area is open for drinks before performances and in the intervals. For information about disabled facilities, ask for an "Access to Sheffield theatres". The programme gives details of signed and audio-described performances for people with hearing or visual impairment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best in photography and sculpture |
Arundel Gate Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2PP United Kingdom +44 114 278 2600 http://www.sheffieldgalleries.... |
The impressive Millennium Galleries building is a light, bright, modern space - a showcase for the best in modern and traditional art, photography and sculpture. Main exhibitions change approximately every three months, thanks to a partnership with London's Tate Gallery. Long term exhibitions include an excellent "Metalwork" display, which illustrates the city's rich industrial history, and the city's comprehensive Ruskin Collection of Art, which has now been moved to the Galleries. Admission is free to most exhibitions; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well-equipped small theatre |
S1 2LG Surrey Street Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2LG United Kingdom +44 114 272 0142 |
The Montgomery Theatre is a surprisingly well-equipped venue, which is rather bizarrely situated on the third floor of the Sheffield Christian Education Centre. It features a raked balcony and auditorium with 427 seats, and even a raked stage. A variety of performances can be seen here, but this is not a professional theatre, so almost all will be by amateur groups. Groups wishing to make bookings can book for around £340 a night - which includes the services of a professional electrician. Reaching the theatre involves a bit of a climb and there is no disabled access, so the less able-bodied should phone ahead. In view of the Christian philosophy of the Centre, only productions suitable for a family audience are shown here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts events and fun for children |
55 Norfolk Street Crucible Theatre Sheffield S1 2 United Kingdom +44 (0)114 281 4050 http://www.sheffieldcity.co.uk |
This festival of arts and culture is presented and performed entirely by Sheffield children. Events include the Lord Mayor's parade as well as carnival activities at several neighbourhood festivals. Free street theatre, music and dance takes place at the Meadowhall Shopping Centre and at lunchtimes in Orchard Square Shopping Centre. The Crucible Theatre stages a special programme to showcase local dramatic and musical talent and exhibitions of children's art can be seen at the Millennium Galleries, and the Crucible Theatre. The Showroom cinema devotes a week to children's film with its annual Showcomotion festival. In addition, competitions are run for junior footballers and even the Sheffield Ski Village joins in the fun with a "Ski and Snowboard Spectacular". Hours of operation vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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