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

Joe Harris

Our Favourite Places would be nothing without our contributors — a massive thanks to all of them!

Tell us about you...
I'm Joe. I like films and vinyl.

I'm the co-founder of Reel Steel – a film magazine and screening event group, based in Sheffield. You may have been to one of our screening events at Sheffield's historic Abbeydale Picture House, where we've shown everything from cult 80s horror to Studio Ghibli on 35mm.

What does Sheffield mean to you?
Sheffield is a great example of the 'independent' spirit.

It's full of people who have gone out and done things for themselves – opening a new bar or a record store, creating a film screening or music event. The cultural landscape of the city is full of so many independent traders and events and it's all the better for it.

It really is a city of makers.

What's your favourite Sheffield place?
The Abbeydale Picture House.

What would you do to improve the city?
Let me think about that one...

Latest contributions

The Piano Lesson

Fri. 8 November 2024 — Thu. 14 November 2024

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

In the aftermath of the Great Depression, the Charles family battles over their historic piano, which holds carvings by an enslaved ancestor. A tale of family values, with John David Washington, Samuel L Jackson, Danielle Deadwyler and Erykah Badu.

Soundtrack to a Coup d'État

Fri. 15 November 2024 — Thu. 21 November 2024

In 1961 jazz singer Abbey Lincoln and drummer Max Roach gatecrashed the UN Security Council to protest the assassination of DRC prime minister Patrice Lumumba. This film reveals fascinating connections between jazz, US imperialism and decolonisation.

Anora

Mon. 4 November 2024 — Thu. 14 November 2024

Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, impulsively marries Vanya, the son of a Russian oligarch. His parents send their henchmen, setting off a wild chase across New York. An audacious dark comedy-drama with Mikey Madison, directed by Sean Baker.

Bird

Fri. 8 November 2024 — Mon. 25 November 2024

12-year-old Bailey lives with her reckless dad in a rundown squat, when she encounters a mysterious stranger who helps her see the world in a new light. A tender, striking, surprising coming-of-age tale from Andrea Arnold (American Honey, Fish Tank).