Lantern Theatre Sheffield

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor Last Updated 24 May 2023

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Lantern Theatre Sheffield

18 Kenwood Park Road,, Sheffield, S7 1NF

01142551776

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An intimate 84-seater performance space, the Lantern Theatre is the oldest theatre in Sheffield. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in charm.

Something of a hidden gem, this brilliant little theatre dates back to 1893, and was brought back to life by Dilys Guite, an enterprising actress and drama teacher, and inspirational woman who first fell in love with the Lantern in the 1950s, and went on to beautifully restore it in 1957.

With its intimate seating arrangement, every seat in the house provides an up-close and personal experience, allowing the audience to connect deeply with the performances on stage. The Lantern Theatre truly embodies the essence of Sheffield’s thriving arts scene.

What's on near Lantern Theatre Sheffield

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Until 28 Mar

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Small Island at Leeds Playhouse

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28 Apr – 2 May

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The Beekeeper of Aleppo at Leeds Playhouse

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Plant Dreaming at Leeds Art Gallery

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Leeds City Centre Walking Tour

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Where to go near Lantern Theatre Sheffield

Sheffield

Hotel

Kenwood Hall Hotel

Set in stunning landscaped grounds, historic Kenwood Hall is only 5 mins from Sheffield city centre. Parts of the hotel date back to 1825 and now as a hotel, it provides a venue with great charm and historic character.

London Road & the Antiques Quarter

Café or Coffee Shop

Forge Bakehouse

Forge Bakehouse has an airy ground floor bakery and a cosy licensed cafe and terrace upstairs, offering all-day brunch, coffee and cocktails.

Sheffield

Shop

Cocoa Wonderland

A scrumptious chocolate shop and cafe – with its own mini chocolate factory – right in the heart of Sheffield.

Sheffield

Restaurant

Dumpling City

Sheffield’s Dumpling City has one of the best all-vegan menus in the North.

Hunter’s Bar

Shop

Pollards Sheffield

Specialist retailer in Sheffield stocking a wide selection of coffee beans and teas – plus all the equipment needed to perfect your brew.

Sheffield

Restaurant

Pom Kitchen

This colourful plant based kitchen is not merely the vegan mecca of Sheffield, but a vibrant work of art, never compromising on taste.

Sheffield

Shop

Rhyme & Reason

Independent bookshop based in Sheffield, specialising in children’s books, but also stocking a wide range of adult fiction, non-fiction and poetry. Official booksellers for the Off the Shelf literature festival in October/November and host of live lit events.

Sheffield

Hotel

Brocco on the Park

A Sheffield boutique hotel and neighbourhood kitchen restaurant close to the city’s cultural attractions and green spaces, situated overlooking Endcliffe Park.

Broomhill and Crookes

Tourist Attraction

Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Sheffield Botanical Gardens boasts a bear pit (yes, really), a huge, glass-roofed pavilion and acres of peaceful space.

City Centre

Gallery

Bloc Studios, Sheffield

Bloc Studios is an artist studios complex in Sheffield city centre.

City Centre

Gallery

B&B Gallery, Sheffield

B&B is a gallery, screen-print studio and residency programme founded by curators and artists Bradbury & Blanchard in Sheffield.

99 Mary Street, Art Galleries in Sheffield

City Centre

Gallery

99 Mary Street, Sheffield

A post-industrial concept space for the showing and sharing of everything that’s good in creative endeavour.

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Sheffield District Guides

Devonshire Quarter, Sheffield

Spanning Devonshire Street and Division Street, the Devonshire Quarter brings the feel of an ‘urban village’ to Sheffield city centre.

Hunter's Bar in Sheffield. The Beer House.

Hunter’s Bar, Sheffield

Hunter’s Bar in Sheffield is known for its wide range of restaurants, bars, cafes and mix of independent and high street stores.

City Centre, Sheffield

Easy to explore on foot, Sheffield city centre boasts striking architecture, independent cultural destinations, retail and nightlife.

Kelham Island, Sheffield

Once the beating heart of the steel industry, Kelham Island is now one of the most exciting districts in Sheffield.

Record Collector Sheffield. Broomhill and Crookes.

Broomhill and Crookes, Sheffield

To the west of Sheffield city centre, you’ll find the suburbs of Broomhill and Crookes – popular with students and locals alike.

London Road & the Antiques Quarter, Sheffield

Experience London Road, with its array of restaurants, & the Antiques Quarter, Sheffield packed with vibrant independents and vintage stores.

Things to do in Buxton and Derbyshire

Buxton, the ancient spa town and capital of the Peaks, is undergoing something of a revival.

Culture Guides

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