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#lovethelantern

YOUR LOCAL STAGE FOR THEATRE, COMEDY AND MUSIC

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NOW AND COMING SOON

Poster for Educating Rita by Willy Russell. An illustrated woman with hair curlers smiles from behind a stack of books and an open book in the foreground, set against a pink background. Text includes the production dates, 1 to 6 June 2026, and The Lantern Theatre logo.

EDUCATING RITA

MON 01 TO SAT 06 JUN 2026

Collection of assorted stones arranged against a black background, including painted stones featuring different colours and symbols, among them a stone painted with the Israeli flag.

PICKING UP STONES

THU 11 JUNE 2026

Poster for Rite of Passage, a one-man show featuring a seated portrait of performer Akah Nnani, with London landmarks and UK tour dates in the background.

RITE OF PASSAGE

FRI 31 JUL TO SAT 01 AUG 2026

Smiling woman, holding her hands up, in front of actors during Stepping Out.

WELCOME TO THE LANTERN

A hidden gem in Sheffield since 1893, The Lantern is a welcoming space for theatre, music, comedy and community. Run by the Dilys Guite Players charity, we bring local talent, new writing and touring artists together on our 85-seat stage, creating performances with heart for everyone to enjoy.

COMMUNITY AND GET INVOVED

A happy woman with the text 'The Lantern' smiling enthusiastically during rehearsals.

VOLUNTEERING

ast of Stepping Out with the focus on the Maxine character, taken during The Lantern Christmas show 2024

AUDITIONS

Man in a gold jacket, arms outstretched, facing forward.

SUPPORT US

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Join The Lantern Lights for your inside look at what’s coming next

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