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Kethiwe uncovers the extraordinary life of her mother, Lauretta Ngcobo, a rural South African storyteller turned revolutionary feminist. Combining archival footage, dramatic reenactments and readings from Lauretta’s work, the documentary explores the personal cost of struggling for liberation and the transformative power of storytelling.

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A Film About Studio Electrophonique

Fri. 17 October 2025

Showroom

The little-known story of a Sheffield studio that nurtured iconic 1980s and 90s bands like ABC, The Human League, Heaven 17 and Pulp – all from panel beater Ken Patten's council house.

My Father's Shadow

Sat. 18 October 2025

Showroom

Fola is an enigmatic figure in his sons' lives. As they traverse Lagos, Remi, and Akin begin to understand him as a person, and the sacrifices he has made for them.

National Theatre Live: Inter Alia

Thu. 4 September 2025 — Fri. 31 October 2025

Showroom

Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl) plays a Crown Court judge at the top of her career – and also a karaoke fiend, loving wife and supportive parent – whose life is thrown off balance. The much-anticipated new play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Sheffield General Cemetery History Tour

Multiple dates

Sheffield General Cemetery

Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past. Their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic site tend to run on the first Sunday of the month.