Today's Picks
- The best small independent venues in the UK
- Why Glasgow gamers are taking up the roll of the dice
- Venue memories: Young Knives on smashing toy guitars
- The making of Big Hero 6
- 10 European music festivals to try this summer
- Here's the Sam Smith / Tom Petty mashup you were waiting for
- How Twitter reacted to the all-female Ghostbusters cast
- Fantastic Four's trailer tone is all wrong
- Chris Pratt as Indiana Jones, anyone?
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Bad Movie Science
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Independent Venue Week
From interviews to comprehensive guides, we celebrate the finest small gig venues up and down the country
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Royal Opera House Live Screening: Der Fliegende Hollander Tue 7.15
Odeon Sheffield, Sheffield
'Bryn Terfel makes this production quite unmissable.' TelegraphRunning time: c. 2h 20m / no interval. Sung in...
Last Laugh Comedy Club Jan 30 & 31, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Kai Humphries, Gerry K, Stuart Mitchell, Sol Bernstein ... The comic creation of Steve Jameson, Sol has performed...
Seth Lakeman Jan 28, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Westcountry folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman unearthed hidden histories and unsung everyday heroes to commemorate in...
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To Kill A Mockingbird Jan 27-31, 7.45pm, mats Jan 28 & 29, 2pm, Jan 31, 3pm (Signed, Audio Described Jan 29, Captioned mat perf Jan 31)
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
One of the greatest novels of the 20th century is now live on stage in this acclaimed production....
Cash: Johnny Cash Tribute Jan 29, 7pm-11pm, doors
O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
One of the best Johnny Cash tribute acts around, this live show will be rammed full of the...
Adam Sandler’s new comedy sounds so stupid, it might just work
Adam Sandler has a new film on the way called The Ridiculous Six, and it stars Vanilla Ice... Read more...
American Sniper Tue/Wed 11.15 (Tue) 2.20 5.20 8.20; Thu 1.50 4.50 7.50
Odeon Sheffield, Sheffield
Born and raised in Odessa, Texas, Chris Kyle becomes a professional rodeo rider until injury forces him to...
English Chamber Orchestra Feb 7, 7pm, doors 5pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Akira Mori conductor Stephanie Gonley violin Xuefei Yang guitarMozart Symphony No.38 'Prague' Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Vaughan...
Johann Strauss Gala 40th Anniversary Feb 8, 3pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
A performance of works by Johann Strauss and other members of the illustrious musical dynasty, in this celebratory...
Venue memories: Frank Turner on the Camden Barfly
To mark the second annual Independent Venue Week, singer-songwriter Frank Turner looks back on a pivotal gig at... Read more...
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RT @wow247glasgow: Video games are out, board games are in: founder of @UnpluggedGlas @glaswista explains why... http://t.co/SNtWDvKmfy #Gl…
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Ellen Kent Opera & Ballet International: La Traviata Mar 17, 7.30pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Starring Elena Dee and Alyona Kistenyova, La Traviata is Verdi's outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular...
Johann Strauss Gala Feb 8, 3pm, doors 2pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Imagine a ballroom, the guests have arrived and the celebration is about to begin.. The candelabra twinkle, the...
Bitter Lake: A compelling explainer of our chaotic times
Adam Curtis uses Afghanistan as the prism for Bitter Lake, his latest rumination on the modern world, and... Read more...
English Touring Opera: La Boheme Mar 30, 7.45pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Puccini's La Boheme (Mon 23 & Tues 24)Sung in Italian with English surtitles visible from all seats....
English Touring Opera: The Siege Of Calais Mar 31, 7.45pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
The Siege of Calais (L'assedio di Calais) enjoyed its first ever UK professional tour with ETO in 2013....
Brendan Cole: A Night To Remember Feb 4, 7.30pm, doors 6.30pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Following his last sell out tour of Licence to Thrill, Strictly Come Dancing's Brendan Cole is once again...
Jessie J live in Leeds – pictures
WOW’s intrepid gig photographer Anthony Longstaff was on hand to capture pop superstar Jessie J’s show at Leeds... Read more...
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Independent Venue Week gig memories: @moddimusikk at @BOILEROOM in Guildford http://t.co/lEjUGIrn42 #IVW15
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Graves Art Gallery Wed-Fri 10am-3pm, Sat 11am-4pm, phone for christmas & new year closure
Museums Sheffield: Graves Gallery, Sheffield
The Graves Art Gallery is home to Sheffield's impressive collection of British and European late 19th and 20th...
9 most useless gangsters in TV and movie history
From incompetent hit-men to bone-headed robbers, meet the truly crap criminals who have memorably cocked-up all over our... Read more...
Last Laugh Comedy Club Feb 6 & 7, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
John Scott, Kevin Dewsbury, Bobby Sparkler, Paul Pirie ... began his stand-up career in 2006, emerging as one...
The Great Outdoors – Paintings By Stanley Royle From Dec 13, Tue, Thu, Fri & Sat 11am-4pm, Wed 1pm-6pm, Dec 31, 11am-4pm, closed Dec 24-29, Jan 1, ends May 30
Museums Sheffield: Graves Gallery, Sheffield
Stanley Royle (1888-1961) was one of the most popular Sheffield painters of the 20th century. This winter, the...
Blow Presents Jan 31, 11pm-6am
Fez Club, Sheffield
House music from Jaymo & Andy George.
11 unmissable things to do in Leeds this week
Don’t let the wintery blues keep you locked up indoors – 11 exciting events to keep you entertained... Read more...
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The Sound Of Music From Feb 2, Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Feb 2, 7.30pm, mats Thu 2pm, Sat 3pm, Feb 11, 2pm (audio described Feb 12, 7.30pm, captioned Feb 14, 3pm), ends Feb 14
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Produced by Bill Kenwright, directed by Martin Connor, choreographed by Olivier Award winner Bill Deamer, musical direction by...
BBC Philharmonic Feb 20, 7pm, doors 5pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
John Storgards conductor Leonard Elschenbroich cello Grieg Peer Gynt - Selection Nielsen Symphony No.1 Tchaikovsky Variations On A...
7 of the most surprising songwriting credits in music history
There are many songwriters who have found their names popping up in unexpected album sleeves – here are... Read more...
Anton & Erin: That's Entertainment Feb 27, 7.30pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
The popular dancers present a dazzling show, bringing all the fun and sophistication of the stage and screen....
Castro Jan 30, 6.30pm, doors
O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
The quintet from Norway, led by the singer Katja Benneche Osvold, performs its punk originals.
Katherine Jenkins: Home Sweet Home Tour Feb 23, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
The glamorous mezzo-soprano and classical crossover artist from Neath, South Wales, performs songs from her albums Believe and...
11 eye-catching things to do in Glasgow this week
Our pick of things to do across Glasgow, a chance to make the most of that long-awaited January... Read more...
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RT @WOW247music: Venue memories: @youngknives on smashing toy guitars in Oxford http://t.co/PnQuVEOxG2 #IVW15 @IVW_UK http://t.co/Y3ZXMMdk9h
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The Halle Schools Concert: Halle In The Sun Feb 24, 11.45am, doors 11.15am
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Jamie Phillips conductorTom Redmond presenterSupported by P. Kendall-TaylorThe theme, Halle in the Sun encompasses a...
10 things we learned from Sylvester Stallone’s Sheffield appearance
Sylvester Stallone proved a knockout hit with fans when he punched out stories from his legendary Hollywood career... Read more...
Blasted Feb 5-7, 9-14, 17-21, 7.45pm, mat Feb 14, 18, 21, 2.15pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
See the complete works of Sarah Kane with our Season Ticket for £36.00*. To book please call the...
Benyounes Quartet Feb 27, 7.15pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
HAYDNString Quartet in D Op.17 No.6String Quartet in C Op.54 No.2String Quartet in F Op.50...
Picturing Sheffield - The Life Of A City Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, closed Dec 25 & 26, Jan 1, ends Apr 12
Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
Sheffield is one of the greenest cities in Europe and has been called the largest village in England....
Quadrophenia club night Sheffield Jan 31, 9pm-1am
O2 Academy Sheffield, Sheffield
Club night, theme + tribute to the iconic movie Live bands, DJ + Big Screen Film show Live...
12 uplifting things to do in Edinburgh this week
Here are 12 fun and inspiring events to get you safely into February with a smile on your face Read more...
Last Laugh Comedy Club Feb 13 & 14, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Phil Ellis, Rich Wilson, Duncan Oakley, Eddy Brimson ... Over the past few years, Watford boy Eddy -...
Northern Ballet: Wuthering Heights Mar 18-21, 7.45pm, mats Mar 19, 2pm, Mar 21, 3pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Immerse yourself in Cathy and Heathcliff's turbulent love affair as the 'best dance actors in the World' capture...
Ensemble 360 Feb 28, 7.15pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
HAYDN String Quartet in C Op.76 No.3 EmperorHAYDN Piano Trio in F sharp minor Hob XV:26MICHAEL...
