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

Akira (1988)

Fri. 17 April 2026 — Thu. 23 April 2026

Neo-Tokyo, 2019. The city is being rebuilt post World War III.

Kaneda and Tetsuo, two high school drop outs, stumble upon a secret government project to develop new weapons – telekinetic humans.
Tetsuo learns of the existence of his 'peer', AKIRA, the project's most powerful subject, and determines to challenge him.

Widely regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time, this visually stunning and game-changing cyberpunk classic smashed the boundaries of traditional animation.

An opportunity to see this groundbreaking feature in its full cinematic glory - in a new 4K restoration - and a perfect way for those unfamiliar to introduce themselves to this landmark influential masterpiece.

Book now: Showroom / The Light

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Plantation

Fri. 20 February 2026 — Sun. 17 May 2026

Site Gallery

"A necessary reminder of just how much Britain depends on love and labour from immigrants, and a warning of the dangers of exploitation and extraction – everywhere." Read more in our review of Rehana Zaman's exhibition, by Wemmy Ogunyankin.

Star Man: David Bowie on Screen

Fri. 9 January 2026 — Thu. 30 July 2026

Showroom

Remembering the legendary David Bowie 10 years on from his unexpected death, Showroom presents a season showcasing his diverse on-screen career, from Goblin King to suave advertising exec.

Chloë Brown

An artist-filmmaker investigating the histories of post-industrial cities and amplifying voices that have traditionally been silenced.

Brett Chapman

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