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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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Film Unit

Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!

Pan's Labyrinth

Sun. 1 November 2026 — Mon. 2 November 2026

The Light Sheffield

Blurring the line between reality and fantasy, director Guillermo del Toro depicts the horrors of war against a child's innocence and imagination. A beautiful and terrifying dark fairy tale, back in cinemas with a 20th anniversary 4K restoration.

Sensoria

Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026

Sheffield's festival of film and music. With a robotic botanical installation in the old John Lewis. A performance inspired by cult 70s album Plantasia. A night of vinyl film scores mixed with VHS cinema. And more.

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.