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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. 2 August 2024 — Thu. 8 August 2024

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It's 1983 and school is out. 12-year-old Shaun is an isolated lad in a grim coastal town, whose father died in the Falklands War. Over the summer holiday he finds new role models in the local skinhead scene. Part of Sheffield Film Festival.

Sheffield Showcase

Fri. 6 September 2024 — Sun. 8 September 2024

A collaborative weekend-long event, showcasing the variety of cultural activity that takes place in Sheffield. With film screenings, music performances, art exhibits, family-friendly activities, and more.

Threads (40th Anniversary) + Q&A

Fri. 2 August 2024

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For the opening night of Sheffield Film Festival, join the Showroom for a special screening of Sheffield-set post-apocalyptic masterpiece Threads. Followed by a Q&A.

Brett Chapman

A Sheffield-based filmmaker dedicated to seeing our city represented in film in new and interesting ways.