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

It's a Wonderful Life

Fri. 19 December 2025 — Wed. 24 December 2025

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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Christmas 2025 at Showroom

Mon. 1 December 2025 — Wed. 24 December 2025

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As the nights draw in, grab a hot chocolate or mulled wine, and enjoy your favourite festive films at Showroom Cinema. From Christmas classics to alt events, there's something for everyone.

National Theatre Live: Hamlet

Thu. 22 January 2026 — Sat. 28 February 2026

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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.

Children's Media Conference

Tue. 7 July 2026 — Thu. 9 July 2026

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The UK’s premier event for everyone in kids TV, media and entertainment. With a free exhibition, Playground, bringing together interactive digital art and maker activities for children to play with.

Tokyo Godfathers

Tue. 23 December 2025

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Three homeless people – a former bicycle racer, a trans woman who used to work as a drag queen, and a runaway young girl – live together in Tokyo. On Christmas Eve, they find a baby in a rubbish dump and care for her as they track down her family.