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

Grand Theft Hamlet

This feature documentary follows two out of work actors - as all UK entertainment venues have been closed during the pandemic lockdown - who attempt the impossible task of delivering a full production of Shakespeare's Hamlet, inside the online world of Grand Theft Auto 5.

Shot entirely in game, this film charts their adventure as they discover surprising truths about life, friendship, and the lasting power of Shakespeare.

Book now: The Light / Showroom

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Memory Dance

An archive of sound and vision, showcasing memories from Sheffield's distinctive cultural landscape. With exhibitions, a record shop and a basement microcinema.

Dark Academia: Freshers at Showroom

Sat. 5 September 2026 — Sat. 31 October 2026

Showroom

To welcome Freshers through the Showroom doors, the cinema team have selected some of the best coming-of-age tales set in schools, colleges and universities.

Scooby-Doo Double Bill

Sat. 31 October 2026

Showroom

This Halloween, join the Showroom on Spooky Island and in Coolsville for the ultimate double-bill, Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.

Laputa: Castle in the Sky

Fri. 11 September 2026 — Thu. 17 September 2026

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

The 40th anniversary of Studio Ghibli's first film. Pazu's life changes when he meets Sheeta, who's being pursued by the military and pirates for her crystal amulet – which holds the power to locate Laputa, a legendary floating castle in the sky.