REVIEW: Dear Evan Hansen – Splinters Theatre Group at the Montgomery Theatre, Sheffield

Splinters Theatre Group’s production of *Dear Evan Hansen* at Sheffield’s Montgomery Theatre is praised for its strong performances and polished staging. The musical follows a socially anxious teenager whose lie after a fellow student’s suicide grows, exploring grief, loneliness and the need to belong.

Josh Fishburn’s portrayal of Evan is singled out for its emotional depth, character detail and demanding vocals, while the reviewer also commends Georgina Hartley-Willows, Madison Bland and the wider cast. The 375-seat theatre, now under Sheffield Theatres’ stewardship, was packed; the stark set and carefully executed lighting add to the production’s impact. The show runs until 24 October, and the review notes that its difficult subject matter and flawed characters may not appeal to everyone.