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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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Spook Show & Film

Tue. 27 October 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

Step back in time to the golden age of the traditional Spook Show – an eerie theatrical experience inspired by the mysterious shows that entertained audiences in theatres from the 1920s onwards.

Sheffield General Cemetery

A hillside spot for both the living and the dead, containing stories of wars, epidemics, floods and more between 1836 and 1978. Today it's rich in history, wildlife and architecture. Look out for upcoming gigs, film screenings and exhibitions.

WTF: Harold and Maude

Thu. 3 December 2026

Showroom

Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets Maude at a funeral. A 55th anniversary screening.

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.