Plays in Sheffield
Five exciting new plays will come to
Sheffield in the next two weeks. The main attraction is the opinion-splitting and star-studded production of Equus. But theatre-goers will also have the chance to see interesting and diverse performances by people from all over the world.
Equus, the famous and controversial play about a disturbed boy with an obsession with horses comes to
Sheffield from the 14th- 19th April. Audiences will be able to see Lilly Allen’s brother, Alfie, in the lead role accompanied by Four Wedding’s and a Funeral star Simon Callow who plays the psychiatrist trying to help Allen’s character. Written by Peter Schaffer, who won an academy award for Amadeus, Equus has been dazzling audiences since 1973 but shot to fame again in 2007 when Daniel Radcliffe took the lead part. Tickets range from £9.50 to £23.50.
Firstly James Son of James will be performed at the Lyceum. Michael Keegan-Dolan’s play tells the story of James, a man who returns home after eleven years for his father’s funeral. It is a tale of hero-worship, heroism, love and tragedy is told through art, dance and imagery by eleven extraordinary international performers.
Wednesday 8-9th of April at the Lyceum. Tickets range from £7.50- £17 at 7.30pm.
From10-12th April at the Lyceum the Complete Works of Shakespeare retells all 37 of the bard’s plays in a modern style in just 97 minutes. Tickets are priced from £8.50 to £18.50.
The studio will also host some interesting plays over the next few weeks. Over the 8th and 9th of April, Veil will tell the story of two best friends separated by different cultures who reunite after a journey of tragedy and betrayal. Tickets cost £10.
From 11th-12th April the culture of street crime and gang warfare is explore through dance by Hype Dance Company in their production, Routes. Tickets cost £10.
