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

Hope is a Word

Thu. 11 June 2026 — Sun. 14 June 2026

Poet and activist Nnimmo Bassey invites a group of young people to use their writing as a form of resistance against oil extraction in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. In his workshops, words are conjured both as balm and a weapon that carries forward the struggle to rebuild community and regain autonomy.

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Chloë Brown

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

What The Film

Thu. 23 April 2026 — Thu. 4 June 2026

Showroom

Welcome to WTF, Showroom's new monthly screening strand celebrating the films that make you say "What The F...ilm"!?

TCB – The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing

Thu. 11 June 2026 — Fri. 12 June 2026

Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara was a catalysing force in 20th-century justice movements. Testimonies from friends, including Toni Morrison and Nikky Finney, make a case for the relevance of her approach today.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Mon. 1 June 2026 — Thu. 4 June 2026

The Light, The Moor, S1 4PF

A mesmerising tale of forbidden love between reluctant bride Héloïse and Marianne, the artist commissioned to paint her wedding portrait. Set on a remote shore in 1760s France. Back on the big screen in a 4K rerelease.