Film Unit
Tom Grieve, Cinema Editor
Film Unit is a professional quality, independent cinema located deep within the University of Sheffield Students’ Union which has been entertaining the people of Sheffield for over 65 years.
What's on near Film Unit
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The Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee at Weston Park Museum
Dive into 70s nostalgia with one of Sheffield’s best loved artists, Pete McKee and his colourful paintings, prints and sculptures.
free entry
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Midnight Marauders at Showroom Cinema
Showroom Cinema present Midnight Marauders, a series of late night screenings of films meant to be seen after the sun goes down.
from £5.00
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Laura Ellen Bacon: Into Being at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
YSP presents a new site-specific installation by Laura Ellen Bacon – a vast, immersive sculpture handmade using willow.
from £0.00
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Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue at Yorkshire Sculpture Park
See ‘Felicity Aylieff: Expressions of Blue’, an exhibition of monumental ceramic vessels in blue and white.
free entry
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Tony Wade: Keepers of Time at YSP
The majesty of trees is celebrated in ‘Tony Wade: Keepers of Time’ a new show of beautiful digital drawings at the YSP Centre.
from £0.00
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Helen Chadwick: Life Pleasures at the Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield presents a retrospective from iconic artist Helen Chadwick, charting her artistic development and key works.
from £0.00
That Night In Manchester
Join the electrifying musical ‘That Night in Manchester’. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Manchester indie scene. Step into the Madchester time machine as you hear a father recount the highs and lows of his life to his only son during the Madchester era spanning his life through the 70’s 80’s & 90’s as you experience the music performed live on stage.
Where to go near Film Unit
Sheffield
University of Sheffield Students’ Union
The University of Sheffield Students’ Union houses gig venues, bars and various other facilities for students, staff and the general public.
Sheffield
The Harley
You’ll always find a warm welcome at The Harley, a venue that introduced audiences to soon-to-be-huge acts such as Arctic Monkeys and The xx. This 200-capacity venue shut down in…
Sheffield
The Alfred Denny Museum, Sheffield
You’ll find everything from a rare Japanese giant salamander to an impressive collection of decorative caterpillars at this Zoological museum.
Sheffield
Centre for Poetry and Poetics
at University of Sheffield
at University of Sheffield
The Centre for Poetry and Poetics (CPP) brings together those fascinated by poetry both in and out of Sheffield, including academics, poets, publishers, students and readers. It comprises faculty from the University of Sheffield, alongside Sheffield-based poets, presses and other affiliates.
Sheffield
Drama Studio Sheffield
Part of The University of Sheffield, the 19th century Baptist Church was converted into a theatre in 1970 and is a unique, inspiring and atmospheric space.
Sheffield
CollardManson
CollardMansion sells clothes, accessories and homeware, some made in Sheffield and others ethically-sourced and curated from international designers.
Sheffield
Plantology
With tempting doorstep displays and a fragrant and cheerful interior, Plantology is a beautiful oasis in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter.
Sheffield
The Gatsby
Pints of Zombie, beers, tacos and late night DJ’s make The Gatsby the place to party in Sheffield’s Devonshire Quarter.
Sheffield
Bungalows and Bears
Located inside a former fire station, this pub in Sheffield serves a contemporary brunch and burger menu plus cocktails and cask ales, alongside lively gigs and DJ sets.
City Centre
Crack The Code
An escape room experience in Sheffield.
Broomhill and Crookes
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Sheffield Botanical Gardens boasts a bear pit (yes, really), a huge, glass-roofed pavilion and acres of peaceful space.
Sheffield District Guides
Culture Guides
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Live scores, midnight movies and the latest from Wes Anderson are just some of our upcoming film highlights.