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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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Eraserhead (1977) - 16mm film screening

Sat. 23 May 2026

CADS, Arley Street, Sheffield, S2 4QP

Reel Steel present David Lynch's Eraserhead (1977), in 16mm.

Children's Media Conference

Tue. 7 July 2026 — Thu. 9 July 2026

Showroom

The UK’s premier event for everyone in kids TV, media and entertainment. With a free exhibition, Playground, bringing together interactive digital art and maker activities for children to play with.

Chloë Brown

An artist-filmmaker investigating the histories of post-industrial cities and amplifying voices that have traditionally been silenced.

Akira (1988)

Fri. 24 April 2026 — Thu. 7 May 2026

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Neo-Tokyo, 2019. In the aftermath of World War III, two high school drop outs stumble upon a secret government plot to develop new weapons: telekinetic humans. Catch the animated cyberpunk classic in all its cinematic glory in its new 4K restoration.