Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield

Is it right for my child?

• The theatre: the Lyceum opened in 1897 and is Grade II* listed. It hosts touring musicals, drama, comedy and dance through the year.
• The pantomime: Cinderella is a Sheffield Theatres and Evolution Productions co-production. The theatre promises hilarious family entertainment, stunning costumes, lavish sets and laugh-out-loud jokes.
• Ages: the Cinderella event page gives no age guidance. For other Lyceum shows, check the event page, where the FAQ says any age guidance appears.
• Running time: not published. On 12 November the booking system said “Running time: TBC” and listed every performance as having an interval.
• Sensory notes: the theatre’s trigger information page did not list Cinderella on 12 November 2026. Call the Box Office if loud sound or lighting effects worry you.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Sheffield Theatres says every child aged 2 or over needs a ticket. Under 2s can sit on your knee without one.
• Bring only a small bag, no bigger than A3. Sheffield Theatres checks all bags and cannot store shopping or suitcases.
• Sheffield Theatres asks you not to bring glass bottles or liquids, as it cannot admit them to the auditorium. Food or drink bought elsewhere is not allowed unless for medical reasons.
• The pages do not say how the liquids rule applies to medically needed drinks, so ask the Sheffield Theatres team before the show. Bring nothing containing nuts.
• Arrive in good time. Sheffield Theatres aims to open auditorium doors 30 minutes before the show.

Prices and tickets

Cinderella prices vary by performance. These figures come from the theatre’s booking system on 12 November 2026. On that date every performance was marked as eligible for dynamic pricing, so prices can change.

• Standard seats: £15 to £67.50 across the run. The cheapest band was £15 at every performance. The top band ranged from £40 to £67.50.
• Children: the price lists showed no child or under 16 ticket type. Sheffield Theatres says children need their own ticket from their 2nd birthday.
• Family Ticket: a “select 4 tickets” family type appeared in the top two bands, at the same price per ticket as Standard. Ask the Box Office about any saving.
• Restoration levy: £1 is added to each Lyceum ticket, except tickets priced £15 and under.
• Refunds: Sheffield Theatres does not refund tickets once bought, except if a show is cancelled. Optional Ticket Refund Protection costs £2.50 per ticket.
• If you are unwell: tell the Box Office before the show. It offers an exchange for another performance of the same production. Without Ticket Refund Protection, it can offer a credit voucher if the show is in its final few days.
• Booking: Sheffield Theatres takes bookings online 24 hours a day, on 0114 249 6000, or in person at the Crucible Box Office.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Babies: Sheffield Theatres classes a child under 2 as a babe in arms, who can sit on your knee without a ticket.
• Toilets: Sheffield Theatres says all its venues have accessible toilets.
• Pushchairs: the official pages do not mention pushchair storage. The Lyceum cloakroom opens before and after the performance, so ask the Box Office about buggies.
• Baby changing and breastfeeding: the official pages do not mention them.

Food and drink

Inside the Lyceum, the bars sell drinks, confectionery and ice cream. Sheffield Theatres says its bars close during the show and reopen at the interval. It suggests pre-ordering interval drinks by text to avoid queues.

Getting there and parking

• Address: the Lyceum is on Tudor Square, at the corner of Norfolk Street and Arundel Gate. Sheffield Theatres’ postal address is 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield S1 1DA.
• By train: about a 10 to 15 minute walk from Sheffield station, Sheffield Theatres says.
• By bus and tram: its getting here page names the nearest bus stops are on Arundel Gate (50m) and High Street (300m). Castle Square and Cathedral tram stops are about 400m away.
• Car park: Sheffield Theatres’ partner car park is Q-Park Charles Street on Arundel Gate (sat nav S1 2NJ), card payments only. Audiences can claim a 1 hour free parking voucher at the Box Office, though not when pre-booking parking.
• Blue Badge: Q-Park has Blue Badge and parent and child bays. Blue Badge on-street parking is on Norfolk Street and Surrey Street.

When to visit

• Cinderella run: on selected dates from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, with up to three shows a day.
• Start times: 10.15am, 1pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 5.30pm or 7pm, depending on the date. The first show, at 2pm on 28 November, is a preview.
• No performances listed: Mondays 30 November, 7 December and 14 December, Thursday 17 December, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
• Christmas Eve: 10.15am and 2.30pm. Boxing Day: 2pm and 7pm. New Year’s Eve: 10.15am and 2.30pm.

Additional needs and disability support

On 12 November 2026 the Cinderella dates page listed these access performances. Sheffield Theatres also offers these services across its venues.

Frequently asked questions

When is the Lyceum pantomime 2026?

Cinderella plays on selected dates from Saturday 28 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027. No performances are listed on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day.

How much are Lyceum Sheffield panto tickets?

On 12 November 2026 the booking system listed Standard seats at £15 to £67.50, varying by performance. Prices can change.

Do babies need a ticket for the Lyceum panto?

Not under 2. Sheffield Theatres says under 2s can sit on your knee without a ticket. From their 2nd birthday they need their own.

What age is the Lyceum Cinderella panto suitable for?

The event page gives no age guidance, and no running time was published on 12 November 2026. The theatre describes it as family entertainment.

Is the Lyceum good for autistic children?

On 12 November the dates page listed one relaxed Cinderella performance, at 10.15am on Thursday 10 December 2026. Relaxed shows have lower sound, low auditorium lighting and a chill-out area.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Sheffield Theatres pages for Cinderella and its dates, access, relaxed performances, FAQs, what to expect, booking and getting here, plus the theatre’s booking system. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.