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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

It's a Wonderful Life

It might be hard to believe, but It’s a Wonderful Life has officially been dazzling us for 77 Christmases. Released in 1946, this black and white iconic film is the heart-warming treat you need on a chilly December night. Rather un-festively, the film opens with a Christmas eve suicide attempt as George Bailey (James Stewart) decides to sack it all in. He is rescued by an unsuspecting, elderly angel Clarence Odbody (Henry Travers) who shows him what Bedford Falls would look like had he not existed. It slowly dawns on George that his life has not been without purpose and the film ends on a much jollier note.

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Showroom / The Light

The Light is also screening the film with mulled wine and mince pies on Christmas Eve.

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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.

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Thu. 3 September 2026 — Thu. 10 September 2026

In a small town, two teen boys form a relationship that puts them at odds with their neighbours. They now face a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most – each other. A refreshingly original, queer supernatural horror.

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This Halloween, join the Showroom on Spooky Island and in Coolsville for the ultimate double-bill, Scooby-Doo and Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed.