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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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Fri. 5 December 2025 — Thu. 11 December 2025

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Winner of the Palme d'Or at Cannes, this moral thriller follows a mechanic who seeks revenge on the man he suspects was his torturer in prison. From acclaimed director Jafar Panahi, who has faced consistent persecution in his home country of Iran.

The Snowman + Live Score

Sat. 6 December 2025 — Sun. 7 December 2025

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Unite the Union Brass Band present a special festive performance of the Christmas classic with a live score.

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Converted from a 1930s art deco car showroom, the Showroom is one of the biggest independent cinemas in Europe – and we'd reckon one of the best. Between the screens and the bar, it's easy to while away whole days here.

Tokyo Godfathers

Tue. 23 December 2025

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Three homeless people – a former bicycle racer, a trans woman who used to work as a drag queen, and a runaway young girl – live together in Tokyo. On Christmas Eve, they find a baby in a rubbish dump and care for her as they track down her family.