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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

Joe Harris

Our Favourite Places would be nothing without our contributors — a massive thanks to all of them!

Tell us about you...
I'm Joe. I like films and vinyl.

I'm the co-founder of Reel Steel – a film magazine and screening event group, based in Sheffield. You may have been to one of our screening events at Sheffield's historic Abbeydale Picture House, where we've shown everything from cult 80s horror to Studio Ghibli on 35mm.

What does Sheffield mean to you?
Sheffield is a great example of the 'independent' spirit.

It's full of people who have gone out and done things for themselves – opening a new bar or a record store, creating a film screening or music event. The cultural landscape of the city is full of so many independent traders and events and it's all the better for it.

It really is a city of makers.

What's your favourite Sheffield place?
The Abbeydale Picture House.

What would you do to improve the city?
Let me think about that one...

Latest contributions

No Other Choice

Mon. 19 January 2026 — Thu. 29 January 2026

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

When Man-su is made redundant after 25 years at a paper company, he takes drastic action to try and secure a new job: eliminating his fellow former colleagues. Park Chan-wook directs this masterful social commentary on the cut-throat job market.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple

Wed. 14 January 2026 — Thu. 22 January 2026

A continuation of 28 Years Later, revealing a world in which the infected are no longer the greatest threat to survival, but the inhumanity of survivors is. Director Nia DaCosta turn the world created by Danny Boyle and Alex Garland on its head.

Hamnet

Fri. 9 January 2026 — Thu. 15 January 2026

Agnes, Shakespeare's wife, struggles to come to terms with the loss of their son. From Chloe Zhao (Nomadland), based on Maggie O'Farrell's novel, Hamnet tells the story that inspired the creation of Hamlet. With Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.

Carol

Fri. 19 December 2025

Showroom

A journey through sexuality and emotions, adapting Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 semi-autobiographical book The Price of Salt. An achingly beautiful film about a forbidden romance with standout performances from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.