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

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The Nightmare Before Christmas

Fri. 27 November 2026

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A brilliantly imaginative, dark fantasy stop-motion animated musical. Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town and attempts to bring Christmas under his control.

This Is Us

Sun. 8 November 2026

Creative Lounge, Workstation, 15 Paternoster Row, S1 2BX

A free celebration of community arts in North-East Sheffield. With a breaking showcase, new murals, giant lanterns, a shadow puppet workshop, film and exhibition. All welcome.

Kendal Mountain Festival Cinematic Tour 2027

Wed. 21 April 2027

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The Devils

Fri. 30 October 2026 — Thu. 12 November 2026

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In 17th-century France, a charismatic priest defies a Cardinal's consolidation of power. A prescient vision of obsession and corruption, censored for over half a century, director Ken Russell's landmark film returns in a 55th anniversary restoration.