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

Kinds of Kindness

An absurdist dark comedy anthology, Kinds of Kindness follows a man who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman whose missing wife has returned but seems a different person; and a woman determined to find someone with a special ability who is destined to become a spiritual leader.

From director Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite, The Killing of a Sacred Deer), with recent collaborators from the award-winning Poor Things - Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley - also featuring Jesse Plemons (Civil War, The Power of the Dog) and Hong Chau (The Whale).

Book now: The Light / Showroom

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Fri. 15 May 2026 — Thu. 21 May 2026

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Sun. 10 May 2026 — Tue. 26 May 2026

A compelling story spanning 50 years of a bond and rivalry between two brothers in the world of Kabuki theatre. Charting friendship, history, hierarchy and tradition – on their quest for perfection, and the majesty and ruthlessness in life and art.

Sensoria

Thu. 22 October 2026 — Sun. 25 October 2026

Sheffield's festival of film and music. Expect a truly unique mix of performance, live film scores, screenings, exhibitions, and music industry activity. Come back soon for details of the Sensoria 2026 lineup.