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- 6 things no one tells you about running a comedy festival
- GFF 2015: Exploring Glasgow's cinematic past
- Noel Gallagher, Portishead and Alt-J for Latitude
- 11 awesome action movies to watch on Netflix
- Star Wars meets Fifty Shades Of Grey in new parody
Star Wars meets Fifty Shades Of Grey in new parody
What happens when the biggest sci-fi franchise of all time collides with an erotic thriller phenomenon? The answer is hilarious (and kind of gross) parody trailer ‘Fifty Shades Of Hutt’ – which mashes up Star Wars with Fifty Shades Of Grey to create a thoroughly wrong love story between Princess Leia and Jabba The Hutt. By […]
- 9 must-see movies hitting cinemas this month
- 9 unmissable things to do in Manchester this week
- 9 of the worst martial arts movie clichés
- 7 reasons why Resident Evil is back to its best
Bond Villain Quiz
We all know what makes a great Bond villain. Ruthlessness, henchmen, and a bizarre physical quirk. But which do you most resemble?
Will Smith Interview
The Hollywood star had some interesting things to say while promoting his latest film
90s Video Games
It was a time that produced some of the best games of all time, and a host of characters who have gone on to global recognition
Movie Star Quirks
From pin-ups with go-to phrases to A-Listers with bladder problems - here are 15 actors who do the same strange thing in every film
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Elias String Quartet Mar 3, 7.30pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Sara Bitlloch Violin Donald Grant Violin Martin Saving Viola Marie Bitlloch CelloBeethoven Quartet in B flat Op.18...
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...
Hawkwind Mar 3, 7.30pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
With the legendary Lord of space rock Dave Brock at the helm, ex Gong synthesiser player Tim Blake...
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English Touring Opera: La Boheme Mar 30, 7.45pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
La Boheme is a story of young love and one of the greatest and most moving operas of...
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....
5 Edinburgh bands you should know about
Here are five underrated bands and artists from Edinburgh you should definitely dedicate some listening time to Read more...
Neon Waltz Mar 3, 7.30pm-10.30pm
The Rocking Chair, Sheffield
Hailing from the wilderness of Caithness in Scotland, Neon Waltz are a six piece psychedelic indie rock band....
Last Laugh Comedy Club Mar 6 & 7, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Rob Collins, Vince Atta, Bobby Sparkler, Michael Legge ... is a stand up, writer, actor, compere, improviser, warm-up...
Top Hat: The Musical From Feb 24, Tue-Sat 7.45pm, mats Thu 2pm, Sat 3pm, extra mat perf Feb 25, Mar 3, 2pm (Signed, Audio Described Mar 5, Captioned mat perf Mar 7), ends Mar 7
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
Prepare to be dazzled by the glamour of Hollywood's golden age when the award-winning Top Hat.Direct from...
12 exciting events in Glasgow this week
From theatre and muscic, comedy to comic books, there’s no excuse not to get out and about in... Read more...
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Curious About Sheffield Feb 20-Dec 31, 12.15pm
Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield
Have fun discovering Sheffield with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Find answers to clues...
Camerata Salzburg Mar 14, 7pm, doors 5pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Ben Gernon conductor Nicola Benedetti violinBartok Diverti Mento Mozart Violin Concerto No.3 Bruckner Adagio For Strings Mozart...
Dead Or Alive’s new gen debut is a blast
Ian Cooper finds the latest entry in the ludicrously over-sexualised beat em ‘up series to be surprisingly slick Read more...
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...
The Illustrated Aviary From Jan 31, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm, ends Jun 14
Museums Sheffield: Millennium Gallery, Sheffield
A remarkable collection of rarely-seen 18th and 19th century bird illustrations is set to take flight as part...
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...
1960s crime drama Jigsaw comes to DVD
Jonathan Melville welcomes the arrival on DVD of a long-overdue British crime drama Read more...
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Crave Mar 6, 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 7.45pm, mats Mar 11 & 12, 2.15pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
In an unknown city, four unnamed voices begin a poetic ode to love. A one act epic, Crave...
15 movie stars who do strange things in every film
From pin-ups repeating the buzzwords to A-Listers with bladder problems, here are fifteen stars who are always doing... Read more...
Last Laugh Comedy Club Mar 13 & 14, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Friday: Guest MC, Bobby Sparkler, Bryan Lacey, Steve Gribbin ...Saturday: Toby Foster, Bobby Sparkler, Bryan Lacey, Steve...
4:48 Psychosis Mar 7, 10-13, 17, 19, 7.45pm, mat Mar 21, 2.15pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
A performance of British dramatist Sarah Kane's work, a dramatic exploration of the mind of a depressed person.
Lunchtime Singing Mar 16, Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5, Jul 3, Sep 11, Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, 1pm, doors 12.45pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Brighten up your week with a fun and friendly lunchtime escape. Whether you are a regular singer or...
10 of the best coffee shops in Cardiff
Cardiff blogger Amy Pay has found the best places in town for a coffee to remember Read more...
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Music Hub Celebration Concert Mar 22, 4pm, doors 3.30pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
The Sheffield Music Hub Celebration Concert is taking place on Sunday 22 March 2015 and will showcase the...
Last Laugh Comedy Club Mar 20 & 21, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Toby Foster, Duncan Oakley, Nina Gilligan, Daliso Chaponda ... earliest aspiration was to become a reverend but alas,...
Will Smith’s back with some sexy swagger in Focus
Hollywood stars Will Smith and Margot Robbie shed some light on their genre-defying new Read more...
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....
Fez Presents Mar 7, 11pm-6am
Fez Club, Sheffield
Hector Couto spins house and electronic music.
The Halle Mar 27, 7pm, doors 5pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Karl-Heinz Steffens ConductorDenis Kozhukhin PianoTchaikovsky Swan Lake SuiteProkofiev Piano Concerto No.1Sibelius Symphony No.1When...
Urban Gothic: the crap British Twilight Zone
Originally broadcast back in 2000, the now-forgotten horror anthology show was gloriously, hilariously naff Read more...
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Rachmaninov Vespers: Sheffield Oratorio Chorus Mar 28, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Sheffield Cathedral, Sheffield
The work abounds in rich evocative harmonies and textures, yet also transmits an aura of mystique and austerity....
Which Bond villain are you?
Which James Bond villain do you most resemble? Find out now by taking our fun and fast interactive... Read more...
Rory Pilgrim: Words Are Not Signs, They Are Years From Mar 3, Tue-Sat 11am-5.30pm, ends Mar 28
Site Gallery, Sheffield
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Princes Of Rock Mar 29, 4pm, doors 3.30pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
PRINCES OF ROCKAn electric concert exploring the world of classic rock featuring hits by Queen, Aerosmith, WhiteSnake...
Sister Act: Croft House Theatre Company Mar 10-14, 7.15pm, mat Mar 14, 2pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinburger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International of...
Tim Horton Apr 8, 7.30pm
Sheffield Theatres, Sheffield
BEETHOVENPiano Sonata in E Op.109Piano Sonata in A flat Op.110Piano Sonata in C minor Op.111...
Blade Runner 2 just got the perfect director
Now we know who will be taking the reins for the sci-fi sequel. And it’s about as exciting... Read more...
Big Hero 6 Mon-Thu 12.50 3.20
Odeon Sheffield, Sheffield
Fourteen-year-old Hiro Hamada idolises his older brother Tadashi, who is one of the star pupils of Professor Robert...
Last Laugh Comedy Club Mar 27 & 28, 8.15pm, doors 7pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Jim Smallman, Archie Kelly, Quincy, Andrew Bird ... Andrew has become a top headline act up and down...
Manchester Camerata Apr 10, 7pm, doors 5pm
Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield
Adi Brett director/violinGrieg Holberg Suite Haydn Violin Concerto No.1 Sibelius Rakastava (The Lover) Dvorak Serenade for Strings...
