But did you know that over the years, the city’s theatres have attracted some of the biggest names from film and television.
How many of them do YOU recognise?
9. Sir Antony Sher
The native South African, who has a long association with The Royal Shakespeare Company, and appeared in Shakespeare in Love, The History Man and The Shadow Line, played Dr Tomas Stockman in the Crucible's 2010 production of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. Photo: Sheffield Theatres
10. John Nettles
Most well known for his roles as detectives in Bergerac and Midsomer Murders, Nettles turned villain in 2010 to play the evil Claudius in the Crucible's 2010 production of Hamlet, with John Simm in the title role. Photo: Sheffield Theatres