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

Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa

Lhakpa Sherpa, the first Nepalese woman to summit Everest, leaves her life as a single mother in America to climb the mountain again. Lucy Walker's film captures her thrilling adventure and abusive marriage, challenging gender imbalances in mountaineering.

Book now:
15 June, 6:15pm, Showroom
16 June, 8:45pm, The Light

Both screenings will be followed by a Q&A with director Lucy Walker and protagonist Lhakpa Sherpa.

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Fri. 4 October 2024

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Reel Steel and Sensoria Festival present a notorious martial arts cult classic, with the premiere of a live re-score from a BAFTA-nominated videogame music composer.
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Film Unit

Nestled in the lower regions of the University of Sheffield Students’ Union, Film Unit is run by dedicated volunteer film fans, screening a programme packed with cult classics, the latest indies and crowd pleasers. Added bonus: tickets are £3!

Festival of the Mind

Thu. 19 September 2024 — Sun. 29 September 2024

Feed your mind with a series of fascinating and inspiring talks, exhibitions and performances. Organised by folks from the University of Sheffield in collaboration with local artists and creatives.

Threads: 40th Anniversary

Mon. 23 September 2024

Broomhall Centre, Broomspring Lane, S10 2FD

Join Sheffield Transformed and Red Riding Magazine for a special anniversary screening of Sheffield-set post-apocalyptic masterpiece Threads. With intro from speakers from the Yorkshire Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Red Riding Magazine.