Sheffield Theatres has released rehearsal images for its upcoming Christmas production of Singin’ in the Rain, ahead of the musical’s opening at the Crucible later this month.
Produced by Sheffield Theatres in association with Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and created with Chichester Festival Theatre and Stage Entertainment, the production will run from 26 November 2026 to 16 January 2027 before touring the UK and Ireland.
The cast is led by Grant Almirall as Don Lockwood, Nicole-Lily Baisden as Kathy Seldon and Natalie Anderson as Lina Lamont. They are joined by Matthew Maddison as Cosmo Brown, Jeremy Lloyd as Roscoe Dexter, Wendi Peters as Dora Bailey and Dale Rapley as RF Simpson.
Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Elizabeth Newman said: “I am beyond excited to welcome Jonathan Church back home, alongside his brilliant team, to create a Crucible production of Singin’ in the Rain this Christmas. It is one of the greatest musicals of all time, and with a world-class creative team joining a brilliant company of extraordinarily talented performers, I have no doubt this ensemble will wow our Sheffield audiences this festive period. I truly believe there is nothing better than dancing in the rain and I cannot wait for audiences to experience Jonathan’s extraordinary creative vision.”
Director Jonathan Church added: “We are delighted to be working with Sheffield Theatres to bring this wonderful show back to the stage. For the first time since its original run in Chichester, audiences at Sheffield will be able to see it in its original thrust staging, prior to the show heading out on its UK and Ireland tour.”
Based on the beloved Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film, Singin’ in the Rain transports audiences to 1920s Hollywood as the film industry transitions from silent pictures to talking movies. When rising actress Kathy Seldon becomes entangled in the careers of silent movie stars Don Lockwood and Lina Lamont, their glamorous world is turned upside down.
Featuring the classic songs Good Morning, Make ’em Laugh and the iconic title number Singin’ in the Rain, the production also promises spectacular staging, including more than 14,000 litres of water used on stage.
The production is directed by Jonathan Church, with choreography by Andrew Wright, set and costume design by Simon Higlett, lighting design by Tim Mitchell and sound design by Gareth Owen.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
