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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!

WTF: The Green Knight

Thu. 17 December 2026

Showroom

A loose adaptation of the 14th-century poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, notable for its striking imagery and performances. Screening as part of the Showroom's monthly screening strand celebrating films that make you say "What The F...ilm"!?

Bouchra

Mon. 24 August 2026 — Tue. 25 August 2026

Showroom

A queer Moroccan coyote in NYC starts having difficult, long-overdue phone calls with her mother, that influence her filmmaking project. This striking animation from artists Meriem Bennani and Orian Barki blends documentary, art and family drama.

WTF: Possession [45th Anniversary]

Thu. 20 August 2026

Showroom

Bizarre. Brutal. Unforgettable. Andrzej Zulawski’s 1981 classic.