Set against the iconic backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, celebrated director Chen Shi-Zheng brings a unique, contemporary perspective to the classic tale.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
WTF: Possession [45th Anniversary]
Thu. 20 August 2026
Showroom
Bizarre. Brutal. Unforgettable. Andrzej Zulawski’s 1981 classic.
Playtime
Fri. 21 August 2026
Showroom
A view into a baffling modern world. Director Jacques Tati’s 1967 feature is one of the most ambitious films ever made – packed with slapstick and endless visual ingenuity, that both celebrates and satirises the urbanisation of modern life.
Coyote vs. Acme
Fri. 21 August 2026
Tired from decades of being blown up by explosive products while in pursuit of the Road Runner, Wile E. Coyote teams up with a lawyer to launch a fight against Acme Inc. After years in release limbo, this long-awaited film finally lands on screens.
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
Multiple dates
A young director is hired to revive the Camp Miasma slasher franchise. When she tracks down the now reclusive actress who played the film's "final girl," obsession, fear, desire and blood-soaked chaos ensues. From the director of I Saw The TV Glow.
Bouchra
Mon. 24 August 2026 — Tue. 25 August 2026
Showroom
A queer Moroccan coyote in NYC starts having difficult, long-overdue phone calls with her mother, that influence her filmmaking project. This striking animation from artists Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki blends documentary, art and family drama.
Electric Dreams: Best of 80s Film
Fri. 28 August 2026 — Sun. 30 August 2026
Showroom
This August bank holiday, the Showroom is taking you back in time to the 1980s with a weekend full of 80s classics.
The Death of Robin Hood [Preview] + Jim Ghedi live
Thu. 3 September 2026
Showroom
A dark reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Preview screening presented with Sensoria Festival, featuring an intro and performance from Sheffield composer and musician Jim Ghedi, who wrote the film's original score.
Colony
Fri. 28 August 2026 — Mon. 7 September 2026
Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare as a rapidly mutating virus is unleashed at a biotech conference. From the director of the fantastic Train To Busan, Yeon Sang-ho, comes a new Korean zombie action thriller.
Nether Edge Festival: Bats, Beer & Bela Lugosi
Tue. 15 September 2026
Sheffield General Cemetery
A thrilling night of wildlife, horror and vintage cinema in the gothic surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel. With your choice of a guided bat walk or horror walk through the grounds at dusk, followed by 1940 cult classic The Devil’s Bat.
Spotlight: The Chorus (Les Choristes)
Fri. 18 September 2026
Showroom
The new teacher at a severely administered boys' boarding school works to positively affect the students' lives through music.
Exhibition on Screen: James McNeill Whistler
Tue. 15 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026
Showroom
In an era of great change and great beauty emerged the character of James McNeill Whistler.
WTF: Survive Style 5+ [4K Restoration]
Thu. 24 September 2026
Showroom
Five bizarre stories with no apparent connection to one another eventually become intertwined, resulting in surreal circumstances.
Grease + Highway Child Live
Sat. 26 September 2026
Showroom
Join the Showroom as they bring Grease to the big screen, followed by a performance by local rock n roll band Highway Child.
Spirit of Independence Film Festival
Fri. 25 September 2026 — Sun. 27 September 2026
The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF
A celebration of fiercely independent filmmaking, showcasing raw, bold and passionate films from around the world.
Back to School
Sun. 6 September 2026 — Sun. 27 September 2026
Showroom
Inspired by the new dark comedy Bad Apples starring Saoirse Ronan, the Showroom is screening a season dedicated to some of the most memorable teacher/student conflicts in cinema history.
Festival of the Mind
A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more. Stay tuned for dates and details for the next Festival of the Mind in autumn 2026.
Charlie Chaplin: The Gold Rush
Mon. 19 October 2026
Crucible Theatre
Charlie Chaplin’s most ambitious and successful silent comedy presented in a gorgeous restoration. With Chaplin’s own Academy Award-nominated score, performed live by Music in the Round residents, Ensemble 360 and friends, conducted by George Morton.
Sensoria
Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026
Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.
WTF: Audition [4K Restoration]
Thu. 29 October 2026
Showroom
This disturbing Japanese thriller follows Aoyama (Ryo Ishibashi), a widower who decides to start dating again. Aided by a film-producer friend (Miyuki Matsuda), Aoyama uses auditions for a fake production to function as a dating service.
Celluloid Screams
Showroom
Sheffield’s horror film festival returns every October – getting you spooked just in time for Halloween. Come back closer to the time for details of Celluloid Screams 2026.
The Snowman + Live Score
Sat. 5 December 2026
Showroom
Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.
WTF: The Green Knight
Thu. 17 December 2026
Showroom
A loose adaptation of the 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, notable for its striking imagery and performances. Screening as part of the Showroom's monthly screening strand celebrating films that make you say "What The F...ilm"!?
Exhibition on Screen: Renoir & Love
Tue. 19 January 2027 — Sun. 31 January 2027
Showroom
Founding member of the Impressionist movement, Pierre-Auguste Renoir is one of the world’s favourite artists. Exhibition on Screen brings his world class works to cinema audiences.
Exhibition on Screen: Monet
Tue. 11 May 2027 — Sun. 16 May 2027
Showroom
To celebrate Tate Britain’s blockbuster Monet and Time exhibition, Exhibition on Screen brings the story of Claude Monet to cinema screens.
Royal Ballet & Opera 2026-27
Showroom
The Royal Ballet and Opera bring their work to global audiences next this season, presenting nine productions in cinemas.