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

Shop Dada – The Cornershop That Built Us

Sheffield filmmaker Darshan Gajjar documents the story of his grandfather, Pravin Mistry, a Gujarati man displaced from Uganda who rebuilt his life through corner shops. The director defies racist stereotypes by lovingly depicting what these businesses truly meant for the families behind them. Tying the racism of the 80s to that of today, the film places one family’s story in the context of intergenerational resilience across migrant communities in Britain.

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An artist and filmmaker, exploring race, identity and ‘othering’, and challenging commonly accepted narratives of past, present and future.

The Death of Robin Hood [Preview] + Jim Ghedi live

Thu. 3 September 2026

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A dark reimagining of the classic Robin Hood tale. Preview screening presented with Sensoria Festival, featuring an intro and performance from Sheffield composer and musician Jim Ghedi, who wrote the film's original score.

Royal Ballet & Opera 2026-27

Showroom

The Royal Ballet and Opera bring their work to global audiences next this season, presenting nine productions in cinemas.

Showroom

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.