Exposed September 2014

September 2014

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SEPTEMBER 2014

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SITH LORDS Phil Turner (MD) phil@exposedmagazine.co.uk Nick Hallam (Sales Director) nick@exposedmagazine.co.uk James Eardley (Sales Executive) james@exposedmagazine.co.uk Sarah Wade (Accounts) sarah@exposedmagazine.co.uk

SCI-FI SPECIAL

FEATURES

From a guide of what to do if aliens landed on Fargate, to the ever-changing role of alien robots in films, the Showroom and BFI have teamed up to satisfy all of your sci-fi needs!

22: IN SESSION

The Monday Club are this month’s In Session stars. Here you can read our well-informed discussion into some of life’s biggest questions. Just kidding! We talk about music, mod-fashion and Steve Davis!

27: EXPOSED VS

Team bonding day. What better way to do it than attempting to kill each other on a go kart track? Right then, start those engines!

31: SHARROW VALE SHOWCASE After being nominated for the Great British High Street award, Exposed decided to have a nosey around Sheffield’s very own Notting Hill.

94: GOOD HEAVENS!

Nah then, Glenn! We have a natter with the founding member of Heaven 17 and all round Sheffield leg-end, Glenn Gregory.

100: DAN’S OUR MAN

REGULARS 6 UP FRONT 45 FASHION 75 FOOD & DRINK 85 THINGS TO DO 87 MUSIC 98 FILM 105 COMEDY/ LGBT 109 NIGHT LIFE 117 ART & CULTURE 122 BACK OF THE NET

JEDI MASTERS Carl Reid (Editor) carl@exposedmagazine.co.uk Rachel Heward (Social Media) rachel@exposedmagazine.co.uk Joe Food (Music Editor) Joe@exposedmagazine.co.uk DEATH STARS Marc Barker (Design) marc@exposedmagazine.co.uk Paul Cocker (Design) paul@mezepublishing.co.uk WOOKIES Sam Fielding, Jessica Peace, Victoria Cox, Olivia Riches, Mark Perkins, Van Connor, Teela Clayton, Kieran Wade, Joe E. Allen, Jules Gray, Tom Holmes, Alan Smithee THE BUSINESS STUFF

Exposed is published monthly by Blind Mice Media Ltd, Unit 1, Beehive Works, Milton St. Sheffield S3 7WL. The views contained herein are not necessarily those of Blind Mice Media Ltd and while every effort is made to ensure information throughout Exposed is correct, changes prior to distribution may take place which can affect the accuracy of copy, therefore Blind Mice Media Ltd cannot take responsibility for contributors’ views or specific entertainment listings.

For the love of Merlin’s left testicle! We’ve only gone and collared Daniel Radcliffe for a chat. Yessiree, we got Danny boy on the blower for a chat about his latest film, ‘What If?’

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Y Not

PHOTOGRAPH BY SIMON WILKINSON. RIDERS HEADING THROUGH ADDINGHAM ON DAY 2

This year’s Y Not Fest marked its 9th birthday by persevering through the rain and showcasing a combination of legendary and fresh faces en masse.

The cosy campers in Derbyshire were gratefully given an eardrum massage from the likes of De La Soul, White Lies, Reel Big Fish and The Fratellis over the weekend of August 1-3. Saturday headliner Dizzee Rascal was on top form with his set, covering all bases and converting everyone to jumping bassline junkies. Frank Turner also seemed to be the perfect finish to the weekend, creating a balance of chilled tunes and upbeat audience interaction. With regards to new discoveries, Y Not’s guarantee of ‘small, fresh, loud’ definitely followed through. Local lads Best Friends and Knaves did us proud, Knaves getting deservedly big crowds in the Allotment (spurred on by the bad weather) and will definitely be higher on the line-up announcements next year. St Raymond’s set also packed out The Quarry Stage, and Baby Godzilla broke out of The Giant Squid Stage to perform on the roof. Overall, Y Not managed to put on a pretty impressive party - without losing the smaller, less-commercial vibe. Amongst the mud-sliding and the secret raving, it’s great to know that the organisers remember where they’ve come from and are thinking about where they want to go. See you next year, Y Not!

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Horoscopes

Telly Addicts The countdown is on for the launch of Sheffield’s first local TV channel Sheffield Live! Television will be hitting tellyboxes via Freeview Channel 8, Virgin Cable and the internet on September 23.

Viewers can expect in depth daily updates on local news as well as features covering Sheffield’s booming musical talent, cultural events, arts and sports across the city.

Sheffield Live! TV was enthusiastically applauded at a sneaky-peak preview at the Showroom Cinema at the start of this month. The showreel provided a taster of the wide range of content - including short comedy sketches and local films.

It’s essentially a celebration of everything we love about this city - showcasing local talent and offering opportunities for local businesses. Steve Buckley, chair of the new channel, said: “It will be an open, diverse and inclusive channel, locally owned and run for community benefit.”

Sheffielders have also been invited to invest in the project to help it get off to a flying start. Visit the website for more info.

www.sheffieldlive.org.

Do You Mind Time to get those thinking caps on - as September 18-28 sees the return of one of the city’s most unique events, the Festival of the Mind.

Hosted by the University of Sheffield, the 2012 launch presented some of their most inspiring research - including artistic robots, fluorescent zebrafish, a poetry balloon (that was launched into space!) and the ‘HeliOscillator1’ playing the music of the sun. How wonderfully mindboggling.

The themes this year include ‘Change, Chaos, Global, Joy, Resilience and Urban’ - all of which will invade the city with dazzlingly creative ideas to stimulate those dusty brain cells. Whether you’re a science boffin, or a clueless enthusiast, this festival will blow your teeny tiny mind.

www.festivalofthemind.group.shef.ac.uk.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

So, I’m sat in Millhouses Park, rejoicing in the final few rays of summer sunshine, when that Louis Walsh bloke, of lispy X Factor fame, comes over and plonks himself down next to me. “Alreight pal, can I help you?” I asked. “I hope so,” he winked. “It’s just... I really, really believe in you… and I think we both could have a big future together on one of those pedal boats, what d’ya say?” I told him that I’d only join him for a ride if he gave Jedward a clip round the tabs on my behalf. He agreed, so we grabbed a boat and pedalled out over the water – but things took a turn for a worse when he decided to get a bit fresh and suggestively ran his hand down my leg. I told him that I had a missus but he wasn’t listening. “I really believe in you… you are the real thing,” he said, his eyes glistening with tears. Not having any of it, I got him by the scruff of the neck and launched him into the water. I left him leisurely doing the back stroke whilst singing

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18 Olive once told me that I wasn’t alone, but then Alice Deejay chipped in by asking “do you think you’re better off alone?”

PISCES

May 21 - June 20 This month, the planet ‘Whatdalukinatdee’ has aligned itself with earth. As a result, you will become cruel and unemotional – purposely standing on snail shells.

Feb 19 - Mar 20 This month, Venus – the planet of love – enters a long retrograde phase; this will have a negative impact on your love life, causing you to briefly turn your bedroom into a sordid masturbation furnace.

CANCER

ARIES

July 23 - Aug 22 Life will throw many things at you this month; make sure you duck Oddjob’s spinning bowler hat on the 16th, and a limited edition copy of Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire on the 21st.

Mar 21 - Apr 19 You should spend less time focussing on your personal flaws and issues – because, frankly, there isn’t enough time in the world. Soz.

TAURUS

April 20 - May 20 Ok, Taurus, it’s time to stop being a bell end. Nobody likes your Peter Griffin impression..

GEMINI

June 21 - July 22 You own that big expensive car out there? Oh, dear.

Well, they say a man who has to buy a big car like that is trying to compensate for smaller genitals.

LEO

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22 Don’t hate the player; hate the game. No, the stars have no idea what that means either.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22 This month will be a test for you, but not a very difficult one – like a multiple choice general studies paper or a driving theory exam.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 – Nov 21 Stop buying t-shirts three sizes too small – and, for the love of God, stop referring to Sambucca shots as a “cheeky Sammy”.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22 - Dec 21 You’re slightly boring, and completely useless with the opposite sex. Become a monk.

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 – Jan 19 This month, the stars ‘Socialanus’ and ‘Selfieus’ have aligned – turning you in to one of those ‘Facebook people’. We’re talking attention-seeking updates about how you’re “feeling a bit down today…”

Let The Great Foodini caress you into the future

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LOCAL HERO

Love Art The Botanical Gardens welcome a bunch of creative-types this month - as Art in the Gardens makes a welcome return.

Now in its 11th year, the event will include a wider display of amateur and semi-professional artists’ work than ever before.

The gardens themselves will be transformed into a crafty market place, with the Portrait of Distinction competition, a children’s art activity village and a live music stage to complete the scene.

September 6-7, 10:30am 5:30pm. Adults: £6, Children under 16 go free. www.welcometosheffield.co.uk/ visit/art-in-the-gardens.

We’ve all been there, after a few bevvies and a long overdue catch up, you and your mates act like the only people in the pub and carry on whatever bonkers, bizarre, embarrassing or downright nasty conversation you’ve been having.

But beware, the Exposed barflies are on the wall - and have been listening to your every word. Overheard in Sheffield this week…

“Let’s jus’ say, she were traditionally built.”

“Only problem wi’ Wards was that it used to play hell with your guts. After a proper session, tha’d be too scared to sneeze in case tha soiled thissen!”

“Old McDonald had a… fanny.”

“You’d go round his house, get bummed, and then eaten.”

“You can’t not set me up with him just because your relationship failed.”

“Turns out, some of us can behave in public remarkably well.”

ELLIE FAULKNER Sheffield lass Ellie Faulkner was a recent medal winner at the Commonwealth Games - one of four Sheffield Hallam students contributing to a six medal haul. We caught up with her to find out more...

Hi Ellie, congrats on your recent win (Ellie took bronze in the 4x200m freestyle relay with team-mate and fellow student Rebecca Turner). Did you go into the games expecting to win?

I went there with hopes of winning a medal.

Obviously, the relay girls went into the final with high expecttions - and coming out with a bronze medal was very exciting.

How did you get into competitive swimming?

When I was quite young, I decided that running into a swimming pool would be a good idea – after which my parents thought they’d best get me lessons. I learned quickly - and was scouted by the City of Sheffield Swim Squad where I started swimming and training within the squads. It was after the Olympic Games at the time that I decided I wanted to go completely competitive.

Is it hard juggling your studies and swimming career?

Sometimes it can get a little on top of me, but everyone at Sheffield Hallam University are very supportive of my sporting commitments.

It’s a great University to be at – and there are loads of sports teams to be involved with. On the academic front, they’re very helpful with my studies when times get tough - and throughout

the past two years at the university I wouldn’t have been able to achieve what I have done without their help within swimming.

You previously represented Team GB in the London 2012 Olympic Games, competing in the 800m freestyle, how was that experience for you?

The London 2012 Olympic Games were amazing! I also competed in the 4x200 relay team in the heats helping them to progress through to the final. Although I didn’t perform how I wanted to due to illness, the whole games were a great experience - and I enjoyed every minute of it.

What advice would you give to anyone wanting to follow in your footsteps?

If your sights are set, keep up the hard work. It will be a tough journey - but I assure you it will all be worth it in the end.

Finally, what’s on the horizon for you and what are your hopes for the future?

I hope to be competing in the next Olympic Games in Rio De Janiero – and I’d like to be on the podium! But, prior to that, there’s many European and World Championships I hope to make the teams for of on my journey there.

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WORD UP

Sheffield’s Off the Shelf Festival of Words is a whopping 23 this year!

The festival has grown into one of the UK’s most popular and exciting events, attracting some of the best known names in literature and the media, and offering a wide range of entertainment for audiences of all ages - including readings, workshops, storytelling, exhibitions, talks, walks, poetry, competitions and more.

Guests last year included Roddy Doyle, Kate Adie, Pam Ayres, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Chuck Palahniuk, Dan Snow and Steve Peters - to name just a few.

They bring special guest David Mitchell (author of Cloud Atlas) to Sheffield on September 1 to kick the month off with a cultural bang – whilst the festival itself runs October 6 to the beginning of November.

In need of a little love advice?

Has the fizz gone out of your banger? Let the lord of love enter your soul...

Dear SP, I’ve recently come out of a long term marriage with my husband because he completely lost interest in the bedroom.

Since then, I’ve been on the hunt for a fella my own age who’s up for a bit of fun. The trouble is that every man I meet wants to develop an emotional connection and “settle down” – whereas, frankly, I just want a bit of how’s yer father. Am I being unreasonable here?

Janet, Shiregreen

See www.welcometosheffield. co.uk/visit/off-the-shelf for more.

Sensoria Sensation Music, film and digital innovation. Sheffield has it all - and the Sensoria Festival would like to make a thorough song and dance about it.

Running September 27- October 4, Sensoria will host a showcase of local and new talent through a variety of screenings, performances, talks, events and exhibitions.

With an informal, yet informative feel, the seven year-strong festival is renowned for making the most of unusual and off-the-cuff venues around the city. So, why not go to see the world premiere of We Lived Alone at Cutler’s Hall, or the impromptu ‘film scoring contest’ at Electric Works?

www.2014.sensoria.org.uk. Sensoria’s virtual music project – www.uncommonpeople.co.uk.

LIFE OF PIE

What’s on people’s minds in the Steel City this month? Let us tell thee!

15% - If you doused Sean Bean and Jon McClure in Henderson’s and chucked ‘em into a wrestling ring, who’d win?

2% - Do you reckon the gang of pigeons from The Moor ever meet up with the Fargate posse to fight and have drag races?

20% - Oh yeah, the football has returned – get in there!

20% - Oh no, the football has returned – chuffin’ nightmare!

3% - Why didn’t somebody just use a time turner to get rid of Voldemort?

40% - I wish I was back on my jollybobs.

Janet, you’ve just proven a theory which I’ve been investigating for a while now – it’s called the ‘Women are just as dirty as men’ hypothesis. We blokes may be very hot-blooded creatures at times, but it fails in comparison to the independent lady, gasping for a bit of horizontal refreshment. Here’s the deal sugar, as men get older, their winkies start to wrinkle and they get a bit needier; you’ll struggle to find a middle aged bachelor who doesn’t require a few false moans and a sweet cup of tea afterwards to keep him reassured. If you really want to get your vajingle jangled, my advice would be to find a slightly younger specimen who is still in the stage of throwing his schlong around the town. I mean, he’ll probably talk to you about sport and eat all of your Pop Tarts, but at least he’ll have the stamina of an ox.

Enjoy rediscovering the joys of unemotional, empty-hearted sex!

SP

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A Dam Good Cause

Get those hiking boots and trekking poles out Sheffield Children’s Hospital need your help!

On October 5, The Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity want you - yes, you - to undergo The Three Dams Walk to raise vital funds for the ‘Make it Better’ appeal.

Your sponsorship for the 5-15 mile Derwent Valley Route will be put towards improving the hospital environment for children and their visiting families – and one of the staff forerunners this year, Elzene Kruger (Forensic Radiographer and fundraising regular), has shared some words of inspiration…

“Over the last 10 years, I’ve witnessed the progress and healing of many young patients

who visit the X-Ray department – some of whom will join us on the walk. It’s so rewarding to see how courageous some patients are - and how broken and damaged bones can sometimes heal beyond belief. Many of the specialist pieces of equipment have been funded by the Charity, so I know how important sponsorship money is and exactly how far it can go. I want to encourage even more people to join in with their friends, family and colleagues to take on 15, 10 or 5 miles to help Make it Better.”

The Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity are aiming to raise £10m for the project by 2016.

To do your bit, sign up for The Three Dams Challenge at www.tchc.org.uk.

@nick_nick29stap “@ Morrisons @Helixworkshop just touched down outside Sheffield station. Amazing how many smiles it gets #spotthepepper

@TarnClock: This poor fella got Internet probs....bless him #barnsley #barnsleyisbrill INSTAGRAMMER OF THE MONTH

Welcome to a world you never realised exsisted. A world of shadow, the rum and uncanny. Join me on my adventure Are there any Sheffield curiosities you’d like me, Dr Lester Deertrap, to investigate?

If so, why don’t you drop me a line, care of the Editor at carl@ exposedmagazine.co.uk

The Plague Village Step into my time machine… we’re heading back to 1665.

Think yearly bathing, rat infested streets, fleas and lice! Back in those days, there was very little knowledge of how germs spread, not to mention the importance of personal hygiene (poo-ey!). But we’ve all heard that history lesson before…

What many people don’t know is that a small village in Derbyshire self-sacrificed themselves to avoid the Great Plague spreading beyond their tiny confines - and as a result suffered double the mortality rate of London.

The small village of Eyam was infected

when the local tailor ordered a bale of cloth from London. The cloth was damp so it was hung out in front of a fire to dry – ultimately releasing a party of plague infested fleas upon the unwitting villagers. To prevent the deadly disease spreading elsewhere, Eyam cut all ties with the outside world, and confined themselves to the village for 14 months.

Only 83 villagers out of 350 survived.

Back to the present day, and the village of Eyam still celebrates the bravery of the community - with a remembrance service held every Plague Sunday (generally the last Sunday in August).

Barrista @joeylatteartist is bringing smiles to the faces of Sheffield’s coffee drinkers one frothy cup at a time. Hearts, flowers, birds, cats and even dragons – what will be in your cup?

EVERY DAY IS YORKSHIRE DAY Last month Yorkshire folk celebrated everything to do with God’s Own Country. Few took to this quiz to discover how far they could really call themselves Yorkshiremen/women. We defy anyone to get them all right… http://tinyurl.com/lhf3fdm

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GET THE WORKS Looking for somewhere to set up shop? The fully refurbished Albyn Works has 12 workstation desks in a large office space - making it perfect to expand existing companies including telemarketing, web design, digital marketing and everything in between. A workspace environment that’s both innovative and inspiring - they’re looking for local businesses and upcoming creatives. Is that you?

Is it..?

Tell me more…

The office, also known as 212 Blanco Rooms or The Block, is an open space that sports lots of light and fantastic views of those hills we know and love.

Recently moved in are creative professionals for a publishing company, as well as a solicitorwith the amount of interest the Albyn Works are already getting, don’t wait too long to become

a roomie. There’s ‘rent-a-desk space’ options available, in which businesses are able to access shared workspaces, meeting rooms, and a break area with communal kitchen facilities.

The Block also has 24/7 security cameras, and the two ground floor units available include three phase electricity– perfect for internet storage and general workshop usage.

…and where can we find all of this?

In one of Sheffield’s most upand-coming areas! Round the corner from Neepsend one way and Kelham Island the other.

With plenty of transport links, getting there is easy – it’s also a 15 minute walk from the city centre. The workshops (which currently include a craft brewery and a recycling enterprise) are separated from the office, and the whole centre is operated by some

HAIL THE ALE

Limited edition Forgemasters bottled real ale is brewed by, and only available from, The Sheffield Brewery Company at Albyn Works. Call in or see www. sheffieldbrewery.com for more. of the nicest people you’ll have the chance to meet. Lovely.

We’re liking the sound of this.

How can we get involved and how much are we talking?

Renting starts from a measly £3 per day, which includes 24 hour access, onsite parking and access to meeting rooms. Free on-road

parking is also available, as well as tempting riverside walks, award winning cafes, restaurants and real ale pubs.

Sounds good, doesn’t it? If you’re interested, you can email info@albynworks.co.uk. More details can be found at www. albynworks.co.uk.

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Look Into His Eyes!

Being successful is not an accident!

Ahead of That’s the view of hypnotherapist this month’s and self-help guru Paul McKenna MADE festival, - who believes that achieving your Exposed Meets Paul dreams is all about thinking and McKenna. acting in the right way.

London-born Paul, who now lives in Los Angeles where he’s worked with everyone from rock stars and Hollywood movie legends to top business achievers, will be jetting in to open MADE, The Entrepreneur Festival in Sheffield on Wednesday September 24, with a powerful keynote speech.

And Paul, author of popular self-help titles including I Can Make You CONFIDENT and the best-selling self-help book in UK history, I Can Make You THIN, says he’ll be offering more than just a few tips to entrepreneurs looking to set up, launch and grow their businesses and achieve ultimate success.

He said: “I don’t believe that success and happiness are things that just randomly happen to some people and not others. I they work in different fields, it’s striking believe they are created through certain that their overall strategy for success ways of thinking and acting. I’ve had the in business is more or less the same. opportunity to work with people who are Basically you get rewarded in business for super achievers, and those who are in dire adding perceived value. It’s about really straits, and my focus at MADE will be to focusing on who your customers are and talk to people who are looking to launch what they want - and how you can offer their own business, or who’ve already got them that something extra.” a business up and running, about how Paul says super successful people are also they can make the success they crave a those who refuse to be defeated by knock self-fulfilling prophecy.” backs. And that doesn’t mean simply Paul, whose self-help books have sold sitting back and waiting for the punches more than seven million copies and been to come. translated into 32 languages, says his “When I work with anyone starting a curtain-raising presentation at MADE will new project, one of the first things I ask draw on his in depth study of some of the them is ‘What’s going to get in your way?’ world’s most successful business leaders By acknowledging the obstacle, and - including business magnate and investor preparing to be knocked back, I can find a Sir Richard Branson and retail multiway of dealing with it. I call it inoculation. billionaire Sir Philip Green.

Equally, sometimes you’ve simply got to “Although there are clearly distinctions take a punt. You can’t predict everything between super successful people as

that’s going to happen in life - but you can get yourself into a place of resilience so you’re better equipped to deal with whatever comes along.”

And Paul, whose self-help books and apps also focus on issues such as quitting smoking, sleeping better, gaining confidence and even mending a broken heart, believes that success is within everyone’s grasp.

“Anyone can be successful - but ultimately success will be defined by you. For some people, the measure of success is purely numbers, and how much money they’re making, for others it might be about running a business which is ethical or being able to work less and spend more time with their family. For me, the numbers are important - but more important is that you are able to feel proud of yourself.”

MADE, The Enterpreneur Festival, is at Sheffield City Hall on September 24/25. Tickets are £48 (£24 concessions).

For more information, visit www.madefestival.com.

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Nursing a coffee, whilst sat inside a quiet Greystones pub, is quite a perverse feeling. Ordinarily, the walls are reverberating with the sounds of quality live music and Exposed is enjoying a fine ale whilst mentally preparing a review of what’s on show. But today, they’ve kindly opened their doors early so we can use the surroundings for our September instalment of Exposed In Session.

Joining us are Paul, Marc, Darren and Dan from The Monday Club – all smartly dressed and looking perfectly at ease with the preinterview photo shoot (overlooking Darren’s persistence to close his eyes during shots).

Tipped as Sheff’s next big guitar band, and with their latest single Itchy Feet receiving huge kudos and a glowing review from the Exposed gang, we were eager to get the lads in to talk music, mod icons and, erm… snooker?

Hi chaps, what live tracks will you be playing for Exposed in Session?

Paul: We’ll be doing Itchy Feet and a new song which we’re very excited about called Time Ticks Away.

A little birdie told me that Itchy Feet was actually written as homage to Alex ‘The Hurricane’ Higgins. Can you confirm?

Paul: Yeah, it came from a newspaper article that I read on holiday about Higgins just after he died; I took direct quotes such as “itchy feet” and “raise your glass to an empty seat”, and then used other bits from the article to inspire the lyrics.

You can be seen playing snooker in the Itchy Feet video – and looking pretty good, I might add. Was this a case of clever editing or can you boys play?

Paul: I think we had to do a fair few takes! But, to be fair, me and Darren were members at Wadsley Bridge Snooker Club at one point.

Interview: Joe Food.

Photography: Timm Cleasby for The Picture Foundry.

Highest break? Be honest!

Darren: Oh dear. Actually, I think mine is about 26 – I think the practice paid off at one point.

Paul: Mines probably about 19 – which I don’t think I’m ever going to top!

Marc: Mines probably about four or summat! *Laughter* Dan: Yeah, I’m nearer to that sort of figure, too.

Ok, well, I think this naturally leads us into a bit of “If snooker players were in music bands?” For example, Ronnie o’ Sullivan has a slightly Brit Pop look about him – with his Gallagher-esque style swagger. What about Steve Davis?

Marc: Steve Davis would be in a math rock style band or something similar.

Darren: Yeah, he’s definitely into a bit of his prog rock, I reckon.

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Do you not think Davis is a bit of a crooner? I could see him performing a cheeky Sinatra number…

Paul: I think that’s more like John Parrot – I could imagine him being a cruise ship entertainer! *laughter* Dan: I saw Ken Doherty in the casino the other night. He’d fit in nicely with The Style Council, I reckon.

Well, Judd Trump certainly has a bit of a Busted haircut going on. He needs to sort that out.

Marc: Peter Ebdon would just play pure jazz for hours on end.

Paul: Stephen Lee would be in some sort of Blues Rock band – I could imagine him churning out a few riffs.

What about Stephen Hendry? It’s a tough one because he’s so glum all of the time. Would he be in an emo band?

Darren: Nah, I bet Hendry just hates all types of music. I think he hates everything apart from snooker.

Finally, where does Hazel Irvine fit into all of this?

Darren: I bet she’s got a wild side… maybe like a death metal band.

Paul: I’ve got it. She could be the lead singer of Arch Enemy!

We should probably talk a bit about music now. So, you’re with Tiny Teeth Records, who have a few promising bands playing under the label. I suppose people are going to be looking towards local bands such as yourselves to spark the revival for the local scene… does this make you feel slightly under pressure?

Paul: We love Sheffield, and there’s nowhere else I’d choose to live, but I think we’re looking at the bigger picture. Not to be disrespectful or anything but we’re just getting working hard and enjoying it as opposed to worrying about things like that.

I suppose there’s always the danger of being pigeon-holed as a ‘Sheffield band’.

Automatically, people start searching for comparisons to the Arctics, Milburn, Pulp, etc. Or articles bang on about how ‘northern’ or ‘down to earth’ bands are - *nods of agreement* - but would you agree that local music appears to be picking up again?

Marc: I’d say so. Tiny Teeth have been great in terms of helping younger bands and providing them with a platform to push on from.

Paul: I think it can be hard to keep an eye on the local scene when you’re in a band – you kind of have the blinkers on and I don’t manage to get to enough gigs as it is.

Marc: We had the Saturday off during Tramlines, so we went around and watched a load of bands. It made us realise that there is a lot of talent out there.

As a band, you’ve got this mod-style image going on – which is probably an underrepresented genre in contemporary music. Would you class typical mod bands: The Jam, The Kinks, The Small Faces as influences?

Paul: Definitely. Paul Weller is a bit of a musical hero of mine. There’s not really anything that he’s done which I don’t rate.

Reight, let’s test your inner modness.

Who would you choose to have a pint with out of Paul Weller, Roger Daltrey or… Jimmy from Quadrophenia?

Darren: I’d go for Jimmy. I think that would be… nice. We’d meet in Brighton and just get on one… it would be mental.

Paul: Weller for me. I think Jimmy would

be a bit too much, like. You could have a good natter with Weller, I reckon.

Marc: I think I’d go for Roger Daltrey, just for the legendary status of the guy.

Dan: Yeah, I’d go for Daltrey – purely because he’d have some incredible stories.

Anything exciting for the band around the corner?

Darren: Yeah, we’ve been spending time in the studio and should have a single release ready for November time.

Paul: The single is Time Ticks Away and we’re really looking forward to getting it out there. We were pleasantly surprised by the feedback from Itchy Feet and we reckon this one is stronger and a bit catchier!

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PARKWOOD KARTING We’re breaking the rules this month – by taking on ourselves. A spot of team building provided the perfect opportunity to indulge in some go-karting action. Who’d end up as Sterling Moss, and who’d end up a stalling loss? Read on, dear reader…

Words: Kieran Wade.

Pics: Marc Barker.

Parkwood Karting is a local go-karting circuit that encourages plenty of fun, team building and intense racing – equipped with karts sporting the Honda 270cc engine (these things can reach an impressive 50mph).

My only karting experience to this point is endless hours of Mario Kart – and it quickly becomes apparent virtual racing is nothing like the real thing. It’s always something I’ve wanted to do - despite the recurring thought that I might crash and burn.

Literally. But there’s essentially nothing to worry about - with marshals dotted around the 470 metre floodlit circuit to prevent any serious accidents (a nice reassurance for first time drivers like myself, Joseph and Samantha).

The sweltering sun was blazing down, not a single cloud in sight – that was until we actually started the race and it began to chuck it down with rain. Oh, so much rain. Following a video tutorial, we had to suit up. Most of the team had previous experience - although Paul’s last karting

encounter was back in 1989. I didn’t see him as a threat.

We all had a few warm-up laps, which instantly settled those initial nerves, replacing them with a sensation of pure enjoyment. It gave me a good feel for the karts. The biggest downfall, especially for men, is the lack of room around the crotch area once you’re sat in the kart – it’s genuinely frightening as something so delicate shouldn’t be that close to the ground. Onto the Grand Prix - just one of the tournament variations available. It consists of two qualifying heats and a final race which determines the winner based on a points system.

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RESULTS POSITION / FASTEST LAP HEAT 1 #1 James Eardley - 0:37.77 #2 Paul Cocker – 0:40.74 #3 Carl Reid – 0:41:68 #4 Joseph Food – 0:44.85 #5 Samantha Fielding – 0:45.26 #6 Nick Hallam – 0:44.30 #7 Rachel Heward – 0:45.98 #8 Kieran Wade – 0:47.06 HEAT 2 #1 James Eardley – 0:41.90 #2 Carl Reid – 0:40.13 #3 Nick Hallam – 0:44.38 #4 Joseph Food – 0:45.58 #5 Rachel Heward – 0:43.60 #6 Paul Cocker – 0:44. 34 #7 Kieran Wade – 0:49.37 #8 Samantha Fielding – 0:51.68 HEAT 1 The training finished, this was my big moment to shine. I sped down the initial stretch feeling confident, although the constant bombardment of rain on my helmet’s visor made things a little difficult visually. I took the corner quite well at first - however a few laps later the track really became affected by the rain, effectively making for slippery racing, leading to regular spin-outs and crashes.

With each lap I’d see someone either spinning out of control or colliding into the sides - making for some priceless moments. I eventually made a not-so-impressive eighth place - with my fastest lap standing at a miserable 0:47.06 seconds - giving me a whopping 1 point. James took first place - gaining maximum points and a best lap of 0:37.77.

HEAT 2 An improvement this round – I crashed only a few times as opposed to every single lap. Of course, the rain didn’t help, and I know I’m not using that as an excuse as everyone else was commenting on how much more difficult the circuit was in wet conditions. Despite being called “Kiera” on the scoreboard, my face lit up when I realised I wasn’t last – instead I was seventh. It’s a start, right? James once again came first, which quickly became a trend. Rachel was unfortunately the victim of being overlapped multiple times, but she powered through and still beat Paul, Samantha and myself – that tells me I’m an awful driver. I won’t say anything about Paul or Samantha, but you get the idea.

FINAL ROUND MD Phil was a late arrival, so Nick made way for him for the final round, something he’d come to regret as he easily won the award for worst crash of the day (he hit the sides so hard he managed to go straight through to the next section). By this point, the circuit had actually dried up a little, and I managed to get through 15 gruelling laps without bashing into the sides (although I did hit a few karts along the way). Behind my racing clobber I was dripping in sweat and a strange, terrifying sensation was running along my back. It instantly made me think something was wrong with my kart. I then found out it was due to using both pedals at the same time. A habit I couldn’t seem to break. No pun intended.

There were a few minor injuries along the way mainly Samantha who crashed so hard that the breath was taken right out of her. But, like a trooper, she carried on regardless. To no-one’s surprise, James won the final, with Carl and Paul following closely behind (Carl would later be relegated to third place after performing an ‘illegal manoeuvre’ on his final lap. Tut, tut, Carlos).

With his smug little face, James took to the podium and was awarded some fizz for his efforts. In true victory fanfare, the bottle erupted and practically everyone got doused (except Joe, who ran a mile - who knew fizz could be so frightening?).

An incredible experience accompanied with a healthy competitive edge, Parkwood Karting is a fantastic way to let loose and forget about the daily grind. Myself and the rest of Exposed highly recommend it.

FINAL #1 James Eardley – 0:36.22 #2 Paul Cocker – 0:36.97 #3 Carl Reid – 0:37.53 #4 Phil Turner – 0:37.43 #5 Samantha Fielding – 0:40.39 #6 Joseph Food – 0:42.45 #7 Kieran Wade – 0:43.07 #8 Rachel Heward – 0:39. 69

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So, it would seem that when it comes to being fast and furious, our James is the driving king.

Next month, business as usual, when we’ll be taking on the great and good of Sheffield… and no doubt leaving with our tails between our legs.

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394 - 396 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield

Rio offers the whole shopping experince from clothes, accessories, evening wear, fascinators and hats Our Italian linen and silk lines are extremely popular and are delivered on a weekly basis.

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With Sharrow Vale leading the Sheffield charge for The Great British High Street of the Year Award, we take a wander round the bustling community to find out why it’s so deserving of the honour. Words: Chris Morton.

The Great British High Street of the Year award is reserved for the highest of the high streets – and (in our considered opinion at least) none stand taller than Sharrow Vale.

The award is run by www. thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk and celebrates the people that work, play and live in our fantastic towns and cities - adding happiness and personality to our lives.

Considered by many as Sheffield’s hidden gem, Sharrow Vale is bursting with individuality, passion and quality.

The community is drenched in history too - with many businesses being family run, supporting each other and befriending all who grace their doors. The high street

experience is one that reminds you of a simpler time - and Sharrow Vale has all the heart that’ll bring you back time and time again.

This new competition is open to town teams and recognised local partnerships who can nominate a high street in their area - all with the aim of celebrating the incredible diversity and services that British high streets provide.

So, Sheffield needs to sing sweetly about Sharrow Vale, with its own buzz and atmosphere pulling in new custom and bringing new businesses to a thriving area fighting against the receding state of independents in our city.

But, don’t take our word for it-– here’s Sharrow Vale straight from the horse’s mouth. Giddy up…

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Porter Brook Deli Nick’s Porter Brook Deli is a cheese lover’s paradise – with up to 60 on show at any one time. Add to this a strong focus on local suppliers, plus a plethora of international meats and olives, and you have one deli-cious slice of Sharrow Vale.

A history lesson, if you please…

We’ve been here for fifteen months. Our first year was very successful and we’ve built up a big clientele. We’re constantly being complimented on the fact that we’ve completed the area - and now there isn’t a single thing you can’t get on the high street. We’ve been gradually extending our product range, now with 18 local producers and of course all your international ranges that are expected in a deli, like Spanish, Italian, etc.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

I love Sharrow Vale Road for its range and variety of shops. It feels like stepping into an old fashioned shopping street. It’s truly a one of a kind experience.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: I’ve only got one. Brilliant. www.porterbrookdeli.co.uk

evermore RIO

Evermore is owned by Janet Peckett. This landlady’s trip into the sweet shop business is really paying off – with scores of kids with sweet teeth and adults who love a taste of childhood nostalgia filling her tills. The shop, with its dreamy sugary scent, also boasts a beautiful gift shop in its enchanting space.

A history lesson, if you please… I was a landlady for twenty five years - but I’d always wanted to own a traditional sweet shop. We opened eight weeks ago - and it’s great. We attract loads of kids, obviously, but then we have the adults that pop in and see sweets they remember from when they were kids.

We have 120 jars of sweets, pic’n’mix and even sugar free ranges.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? I love the environment. It’s so friendly and pleasant. All the other shops that we work around are standalone shops, and together it gives the place a London atmosphere, like Carnaby Street. It’s cracking!

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Cosmopolitan, lively and fun.

Tell us more… We’re really excited about the way we run things. We’ve recently started Sweet Treat for the Week, (that’s a lot of rhyming for one sweet result) - one item is half price for that week. The shop also boasts a unique Sweet Cart to rent out to give parties a dusting of stylish sweetness. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/businesses/evermore-sweet-shop

Rivalling the sizzling the style and flavour of Brazil’s famous city, Carole’s spectacular boutique Rio has the range, quality and friendly faces that make this shop the fashion destination of the high street.

A little history lesson, if you please… I’ve been involved in the fashion business for over 30 years and the boutique has been a great addition to the street. People love to stop by and have a look at our latest offerings.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? I love the whole area. I love

all the different type of people the area attracts - and all the diverse shops that make the place what it is.

Why do you think Sharrow Vale should win the Great British High St of the Year award then?

It’s a thriving shopping quarter that has prospered and grown over the years to be one of the best areas in Sheffield. It feels like a real community working together for the good of everyone.

The Notting Hill of the Steel City! www.facebook.com/pages/RioBoutique-Sharrowvale-Road

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Made By Jonty

capelli hair salon

A restaurant quality café, Made by Jonty has been satisfying taste buds for years with its gourmet food and cakes rivalled by none. This enchanting little number offers a one a kind service you’ll struggle to find elsewhere.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve been here for four and a half years. The idea is chef-made food in a café. We hire chefs and have a brilliant mix of a café environment with restaurant quality dining. I was a fine dining chef for 20 years before and it’s an idea that the street has really supported.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is great for literally everything. There’s a shop for every need. There’s a fishmongers, butchers, boutiques - but it’s also got quirkiness with the little hardware shops and such. We’re a little community and will always trade little things. I’ll get my DIY stuff done for a flapjack or a coffee or something.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Independent, friendly, variety. www.madebyjonty.co.uk

Sam, the suave stylist who owns Capelli Hair Salon promises the pamperings of a prince or princess upon entering the pristine doors of Sharrow Vale’s favourite salon.

A little history lesson, if you please… The salon has been here for about eighteen years. I bought it a year and a half ago. It’s going great. Our clientele know that at Capelli’s it’s always a nice experience, we do hair, pamperings, and love to give redesigns and new looks for people who want a change or improvemen.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The best thing about Sharrow Vale is by far the lovely community and neighbourhood. You can see it everywhere - in the residential people who live here and also the businesses. You know everyone. You can bump into people and just have a nice chat. Also, it’s modern.

Sharrow Vale has its own buzz for sure.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, shoppable (if that’s a word) and local.

Tell us more… For readers who mention this article, you can get your first cut and finish at half price with selected stylists! www.capelli-hair.co.uk

A Month of Sundays Art legend Pete Mckee speaks is the man behind visually striking gallery, A Month of Sundays, which delivers food for thought and inspiration with art as vibrant as the area itself.

A little history lesson, if you please… We started the gallery 4 years ago in 2010. We wanted it to be a fun and family friendly art space. And that’s what we’ve got.

We’ve been very successful and well received with visitors from all over the world - adding a bit of our own style to the area. We have works by myself, Johnathan Wilkinson, Mick Marston and many more for free.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? It’s got to be the

selection of shops. The feeling you get is incredibly high street.

Mixed with the cosmopolitan cafes, the place is full of variety.

There’s all your shopping and food needs.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Errr… I don’t think I could. There’s so many that come to mind!

Tell us more… We’re very excited about the exhibition by Horace Panter ‘Nostalgia (Ain’t What It Used To Be)’ an artist who performed in one of the most influential and defining bands of the 1980’s, The Specials. The exhibition certainly promises to be quite special. www.petemckee. com For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 33

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Petal’s Accessories is certainly an essential to the high street of Sharrow Vale - with sterling jewellery, bags and plenty more. Sue and her husband are the force behind the sparkling shop…

A little history lesson if you please… We opened 2 years ago on the 28th of October - and for ten years previous we did online selling. But, after our son left for university, we decided we wanted to go back to brick and mortar. We’ve been very successful. We have lots of lovely regular customers who always come in for one thing and leave with loads.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is great because of the other shop keepers. Even the ones we’re in competition with are delightful people. There’s nowhere else you’d need to go, you can get all your shopping in one place!

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Real, quirky and community.

Tell us more… We have our birthday coming up on the 28th of October which we’re really excited about. It’s nice to celebrate our hard work with the local community and it’s a lot of fun. www.petal-accessories.co.uk

La Terrazza, the quality family ran Italian restaurant, stands strong after almost two decades of exquisite service.

Pasquale is the force behind it…

A little history lesson, if you please… We opened 18 years ago, starting small and slowly expanding. Now we’re a big restaurant. We like to keep it in the family. My son and daughter help me run it and it works fantastically. You can’t open a restaurant and do cheap food at great quality, if you need deals and offers to attract custom, you might as well close.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The area was the reason I bought the place – it’s always lively. There’s never any trouble and it’s a great family friendly area for any business. www.laterrazza.co.uk

brookhouse florist

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After a sparkling response from the community, Jenna’s recently transformed hidden treasure Little Gems is ready to shine in the thriving community of Sharrow Vale.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business was already established - but when I took it over three and a half years ago I transformed the place and turned it around. Now we have sunbeds, nail enhancements, and so much more - with just a small team of two people. We’re always very busy!

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The variety of people we get in, male and female, of all ages for the treatments we have. We get lots of word-of-mouth customers and the area is just great for business. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/businesses/little-gemssalon

Maria, owner of Brookhouse Florist, shares her secrets of how to keep things blossoming, sprouting and flourishing as she brightens up the streets of Sharrow Vale.

A little history lesson, if you please… It’s our 5 year anniversary this year. I’d always been around this type of business but the time felt right for me to give it a crack on my own.

And, just as importantly, it was the right place for me. People are always surprised how big we are inside and what a massive range we offer – we’re one of the biggest in the area, for sure.

What’s so special about Sharrow

Vale? There’s a great community spirit here in Sharrow Vale – and the footfall’s great. It’s a lovely, meandering little street – great for perusing – and you’re truly spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award?

We deserve the award because we’re unique. You’ll struggle to find a more independent area in Sheffield – and we really do have everything you could wish for.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Unique, friendly… home. www.thebrookhouseflorist.co.uk

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 Bespoke cakes  cake decorating paraphernalia  cake decorating classes

388 Sharrow Vale RoadSheffield, S11 8ZP Tel: 0114 2663168 Rachel@OhSugarSheffield.co.uk

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Beauty Care’s Helen set aside time from her busy beauty packed afternoon to tell us why they’re so successful at caring for the entire community’s beauty needs.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business has been established in this area for about twenty six years - and I took over about 8 years ago.

The customers responded brilliantly to us. We get plenty of word of mouth customers for our beauty treatments, which is always great.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? My favourite thing about Sharrow Vale has to be the community. All the businesses work together and help each other. It’s a really special place.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, local, fun. www.beautycareinsheffield.com

Shooting for the stars and more, impressive off-license StarmoreBoss boasts a one of a kind knowledge and stock that promises to fulfil all your alcohol needs.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business opened in 2013 and has blossomed. I’ve worked with my partner Boss before in the field of artisan and boutique wine but this is our first business venture.

It’s a fantastic job as we know all the makers of the wines, beers and champagnes we stock who are pioneers in the market.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? It has a really good mix of independent traders and that community feel which holds it together. It works because of that

feeling. People like to come and browse when the weather’s nice, it gives the place a very British feel. Many other cities have small villages and areas with their own atmosphere, this is Sheffield’s own and people should be proud of this.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Vibrant, quirky, quality.

Tell us more… Coming up to the Christmas period, where booze is very essential, we’ll be helping customers out with a selection of wine boxes – and there’ll be exclusive hampers from themselves and Porter Brook Deli. We also have small parcel deliveries that, once sold, are gone. www.starmoreboss.com

ZuZu

oh sugar!

Rachel dusts down her apron to cook us a sweet recipe of business inspiration for the recently opened cake studio and shop, Oh Sugar. The shop offers unique classes in cake baking and sells the wonderful cakes they themselves bake.

A little history lesson if you please… I’ve been decorating for 17 years and was in a studio until last December. I opened this place for both ends of the spectrum – people making cakes and people wanting cakes. Things are going really well and the workshops have really taken off – looking ahead I’ll be running both Christmas and Wedding classes.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is the right place for me. It’s a hotbed of culture and talent which really compliments my business. I love the markets too. I’m sure I’m not the first to say it, but there’s a real Notting Hill vibe – which is exactly the kind of climate I thrive in.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award? Sheffield, in general has been overlooked for some time. There are plenty of famous people from these shores – but we need to be on the map for something different.

There’s a lot to be proud of here.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Oh, bloody hell. www.ohsugarsheffield.co.uk

ZuZu, the mysterious ladies clothes store set to open soon, tells its love story with Sharrow Vale - and why it’s the only place to be seen.

A little history lesson, if you please… When I lived in Spain I had a shop there. So, when I moved back to the UK, I really wanted to open on Ecclesall Road - but then I fell in love with Sharrow Vale, its independent vibe and great atmosphere.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The best thing about the area is the continental hustle and bustle.

It offers a full shopping experience with a great community spirit that’s seen nowhere else.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Quirky, individual, different.

Tell us more… We’re looking to open mid-September - so you’ll have to watch this space for our opening party with great discounts.

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Traditional Sweets Huge Pick n’ Mix Selection Party Bags Sweet Hampers and Gift Jars Wedding Favors

the brookhouse florist contemporary fresh flower design

398 Sharrow Vale Road Ecclesall, Sheffield S11 8ZP t: 0114 266 7087 www.thebrookhouseflorist.co.uk

Homeware, Greetings Cards & Gifts

Find us on Facebook: ‘Evermore Sweet Shop’ Twitter: @Evermore_Gifts Instagram: Evermore.Sheffield

Evermore Old Fashioned Sweets

356 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZP. Tel: 0114 2685463

bespoke flowers for weddings, funerals, corporate events and gifts

Petal Accessories 390 Sharrowvale Rd Sheffield, S11 8ZP 0114 2681001 Handbags, scarves, jewellery and more at affordable prices Open 6 days a week, 10-5 www.petal-accessories.co.uk Watch the video. Search

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Abbie, fresh from the triumphs of their first year, tells us about her fledgling family run kitchen and cakery Sebastian’s - which sweetens up the high street with its quality produce and community spirit.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve just finished our first year in business - and it’s been fantastic. I’d worked in catering previously but this was my first business – what’s more, it’s family run, with both my other half and son helping out. We have a small team that really gets on and works well together – which the customers really respond to.

We’re all about fresh, seasonal, quality food here.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow is great for community spirit. It has the atmosphere of a village – all on one street. There’s no rivalry here… everyone supports each other.

Why do you think Sharrow Vale should win the Great British High Street Award? Because we’re what a high streets used to be like… and should be like.

There’s everything you need here.

Why would you go to a soulless, faceless chain when you can socialise and shop in a place that offers quality in abundance along with community camaraderie?

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, exciting and local. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/ businesses/sebastianskitchen/

otto’s Otto’s owners, Theresa and Otto Damahi, share their spicy history - and why they love mor-rocking around Sharrow Vale with their exceptional Moroccan restaurant.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve been open for 7 years serving generous portions of authentic Moroccan family food. We treat our customers how we’d like to be treated in a restaurant and have built up a great base of regular customers. We have excellent function facilities for private parties all year round.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? It’s the friendliest place I’ve ever known. Everyone looks after each other. There’s no hassle at all. We chose to live here over Casablanca - which says a lot.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street award? There are many reasons we should win.

It has a bit of everything. I rarely go into the city centre these days as you can get everything you need here. It’s its own self-contained village.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, cosmopolitan, unique.

Tell us more… We’re really excited about a belly dancing evening on Friday 26th September, upstairs (BYO wine).

Our party menu is available all year round – 3 courses and tea/coffee for £23.50 before Sept 30th (£24.95 after). www.ottosrestaurant.co.uk

JH Mann

There’s nothing fishy about the success story of Sharrow Vale’s own expert fishmongers.

With his stunning range, it’s no wonder Christian’s business, J.H.Mann, is the catch of the day.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business opened in 2006, and I had a lot of history with restaurant trading. We’ve moved around a bit, we had a shop at Hillsboro that closed, but the business in Sharrow Vale always stayed open as it’s turned into a food hub in the last couple of years. Our business really compliments the other shops on the street.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? I like Sharrow Vale because there are no chains. The area has always had an independent presence that’s thrived versus the busy chains you see packed onto Ecclesall Road. We’re a great alternative.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Great shopping experience. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/businesses/j-h-mann

the mediterranean Co-owners Rachid El Afif and Abdilkabir Barka give us a history lesson of The Mediterranean - a destination that transports its custom to the equator with exquisite tapas, fresh fish and succulent seafood.

A little history lesson, if you please…

We’ve recently taken ownership of the restaurant after working here for many years. We have many loyal customers and plan for the future to keep up the great standards that we, the restaurant, has kept for almost 30 years

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is a great community. There are many businesses that complement each other. It’s a very vibrant and diverse street. The markets are also great for the area every few months.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award?

Sharrow Vale has to win the Great British High Street award as it has a great mix of services. You can buy all you need here. Everyone is so very friendly too. www.mediterraneansheffield.co.uk

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Moroccan night with live belly dancing upstairs @ otto’s Friday, 26th september 8.30pm £25.50pp includes 3 courses byo wine (usual corkage) christmas Party menus £23.50pp for 3 courses and tea/coffee if deposits paid by 30th september. £24.95pp from 1st october. ctober.

Licensed or bring your own wine and beer (subject to a small corkage charge)

La Terrazza Pasquale (owner and chef) welcomes you to La Terrazza. A family run italian restaurant since 1997. We use fresh, hand-picked ingredients and source fresh fish and meat daily. Many of our ingredients arriving direct from Italy. We endeavour to make as much as we can in our own kitchen from desserts, bread, pizza dough, and sauces. We also offer a wide selection of Italian wines, beers, grappas and Italian liqueurs... ...and yes, we do takeaway

352 Sharrowvale Rd Sheffield, S11 8ZP Tel 0114 2685150 restaurant@laterrazza.co.uk www.laterrazza.co.uk

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greedy greek deli

Dionisios ‘Dennis’ Mouzakis has certainly made his stamp on Sharrow Vale’s high street with sizzling success. The Greedy Greek is THE destination for flavours worthy of Zeus himself.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve been family run for 12 years. We use family recipes and have many of our products imported from Greece. We have a full restaurant and takeaway - plusm we’ve recently expanded our delivery service - so yeah, we’re doing really well.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? My favourite thing about Sharrow Vale is that its cosmopolitan and multicultural. The people are open, warm and hospitable. It’s kind of like being in Greece. People around here embrace different cuisines and you can buy everything you need on one high street.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award?

There’s lots of choice and no chains. All the shops are individual and the people have real personalities. It’s human and passionate. The area has a heartbeat!

Tell us more… We have daily meal deals that appeal to everyone - so come down and see for yourself. www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk

Hudson and Wood Beauty Salon

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Fiona paints us a picture of the longest standing Tattoo Studio in the city, Feline Tattoo, that’s needled itself firmly into the community of Sharrow Vale - with plenty of attitude and style.

A little history lesson, if you please…

We’ve been here 19 years now – the longest established tattoo parlour in Sheffield! It was all a happy accident, really. Literally, in fact – my car broke down in Sharrow Vale and I saw the shop up for lease. I’m the only government trained tattooist in the UK. At the time, there weren’t many women doing it – which was half the drive for me.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

I love Sharrow Vale because you’re not in the city. It’s kinda like its own little world here. Everyone knows everyone and there’s a massive community vibe.

Why should you win the Great British High Street Award? I think we deserve the award as, compared to the rest of the city, the recession didn’t really hit here. You look in town and there’s all these empty venues – here, it’s thriving. It’s a bit like being in a bubble at times – so it would be great to be acknowledged for everything we’ve achieved here.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, good service. www.fionalong.co.uk

Alex, from the recently opened Hudson and Wood Beauty Salon, tells its tale of success, finding its niche, filling its beds and growing in the little bustling community of Sharrow Vale…

A little history lesson, if you please…

My partner India and I are fully qualified masseuses and holistic coaches who worked together in the past. We opened last Christmas and have been very busy ever since! We’ve certainly filled our spot and found a great place to do the varied range of treatments we offer.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

It’s such a quirky place, filled with loads of independent and individual shops you don’t find anywhere else. But it also has a quality that’s very rare. All in all, it’s a great area.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street of the Year Award?

Sharrow Vale needs all the support it can to win the Great British High Street of the Year award - because it celebrates the original roots of business, diversity and individuality.

It takes business back to basics and does it properly. There are many places with

individual shops that have declined over the years - but we’re still going strong.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Independent, quirky and cute.

Tell us more… We update our offer of the month every month on our Facebook page.

But, for Exposed readers, we’d like to offer through September and October - if you cut out this article and bring it in you’ll get five pounds off your first treatment. www.facebook.com/hudsonandwood

the lescar

Terri, the owner of The Lescar, a wellestablished public house settled neatly in the heart of the community of Sharrow Vale, tells us how they’ve pulled in custom year after year.

A little history lesson, if you please…

The pub has always been here. It changed brand five years ago, then I took it over four years ago. It’s funny, people are still sometimes surprised to find out we do delicious food. It changes peoples’ perceptions of the place - it’s different once you’re in here. We’re much more than just a pub.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

Sharrow Vale is great for the community.

It’s really vibrant. We get different and varied customers, along with locals, who always come in. You meet a spectacular

variety of friendly people.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Vibrant, versatile, local.

Tell us more…

We’re already taking Christmas lunch bookings - which is always good news!

So, if you want something special this Christmas, make sure to book. www.thelescarhuntersbar.co.uk

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DEAD GOOD Drop Dead’s Rutland Way store recently hosted a pop-up show of some of Sheffield’s best known artists presented in collaboration with B&B gallery - a relatively new addition to the city’s exciting art scene.

Kicking off with a well-attended opening night on August 14, with food and drink courtesy of Sheffield’s (in)famous Twisted Burger Company and Monster Energy, the whole show shaped up as an engaging and well assembled mash-up of the giants of Steel City creativity. The exhibition featured the talents of twelve artists working across a variety of media - including Sheffield favourites Kid Acne, Tom J Newell and Jonathan Wilkinson, arranged around the upstairs walkway of the impressive Drop Dead shop - which currently displays the newly released ‘Crazy Life’ range.

Head to www.dropdead.co for more.

ROCKY ON Our favourite city centre fancy dress store recently moved across the road – to sister store Rocky Horrors.

Owner Pete has been trading in the area since 1990 - beginning on Cambridge Street before moving onto Division Street. His three shops central stores Mint, Rocky Horrors and Party On (coupled with Party On in Broomhill) cater for a huge range of style and fashion - from occasional to everyday wear. Cowboy boots, coloured lenses, hair dyes, band tee’s, jewellery, clothing, fake blood, fake limbs and some cunning disguises all in 10 square foot of each other!

Telling Exposed about his plans to extend and refurbish the upstairs of Rocky Horrors, to fit both stores snugly into one place, Pete said: “The downstairs will host Party On and its full fancy dress range - while the upstairs maze of quirky little rooms and original beams will host the Rocky Horrors alternative store.”

Renovation work is currently underway - with much of the original features being saved. Early photos of the building from 1910 show how the shop size and brickwork hasn’t changed much in over 100 years.

We’ll keep you posted – and be sure to pop in and check on progress yourself.

See www.rockyhorrors.co.uk for more.

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Make sure you get to all those lectures/appointments/ TV programmes in time with the help of the night sky. This constellation watch is one-style-suits all, making it a great accessory investment. £26, Urban Outfitters

2. BLACK JERSEY KILT

Everyone needs this classic shape in their wardrobe- trust us, big pleats are coming back.

Perfect for both casual and smarter outfits, the kilt shape is a subtle, versatile take on the tartan prints that are still popular this season. £25, topshop.com

4. MOTEL SAVANNAH CUT OUT DRESS

Don’t feel like you need to get the dark colours out already - the statement dress is vital to maintain the fashion spectacles of the summer.

Geometric prints are ahead of the curb this month. £34.99, Ark

3. CONTRAST RIB OVER THE KNEE SOCKS Perfect for the unpredictable weather, over the knee socks will keep you warm and add some block colour to your outfit. Combine with white T-Bar heels to create an even bigger contrast. £6, ASOS.com

5. FOLIUM SERIES PENDANT

September definitely needs a pièce de résistance, and this fauna-style necklace is perfectly unique and intricate.

Each pendant is ‘photochemically etched’ from durable stainless steel and plated with 24kt gold. £45, The Forum

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The Style Files...

With the sun finally deciding to get his hat on, we donned our shades and headed out onto the streets of Sheffield.

Charlotte, 25, English Student: Braving the English summer with bare legs, Charlotte looks great in this printed skater dress, the ultimate summer staple.

Lewis, 20, Student: Lewis opts for a casual summer look teaming rolled-up denim shorts with a plain, Americanstyle jersey. A pair of Aztec printed vans breaks up a cool, simple outfit.

Abi, 24, Student Teacher: The perfect combination of classy and casual; Abi breaks up the outfit with a statement necklace and those open-toed sandals are bang on.

Sam, 21, Student: Sam’s classy yet practical ensemble shows just why everyone should have a LBD in their arsenal. The splash of colour adds a vampy edge.

Bethany, 19, Photography Student: Beth teams skinny rolled-up jeans and classic white vans for a retro look perfect for summer lounging.

FASHION JARGON-BUSTER!

A killer holiday wardrobe filled with versatile and stylish summer attire makes for the perfect packing list - and a fashionable beach cover-up is essential. But, with a number of choices that all sound the same, it’s hard to keep up with what’s what - until now.

As a new series, Meadowhall are releasing a monthly Fashion Jargon-Buster, with Resident Style and Beauty Adviser, Bethanie Lunn. She’ll remove the confusion behind fashion trends - leaving you up-to-date and style happy…

THE KIMONO

THE KAFTAN

A classic beach cover-up – floaty, fluid and the perfect combination of comfort and style.

Look out for embellished and graphic print detail and ooze summer style by teaming with metallic gladiator sandals.

Inspired by Japanese fashion, the Kimono is an open-fronted, loose fitting cover-up with an array of options to keep any beach goer looking cool; from ethic edging to tassel trims. Combine with a neon orange bikini and oversized shades.

THE PLAYSUIT

Usually for nights on the town, the playsuit is now also hot poolside this holiday season.

The all-in-one short set is a fun fashion favourite and is ideal attire for a game of volleyball on the sand! Wear with flat sandals or sliders to remain on trend.

See www.meadowhall.co.uk for more.

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Matt Webb Matt Webb is the owner of 72 Street Tattoo in Stoke on-Trent – and the latest guest name to be gracing Good Vibrations. We collared him for a quick natter ahead of this month’s stint.

Hi Matt. Could you tell us a bit about how you got into the wonderful world of tattooing?

I guess it all started when I got my first tattoo - and realised I’d love to utilise my own artistic capability to create something amazing for someone else.

Do you have a particular style then..?

I’d say my own style is traditional/neo traditional - but combined with my own personal take on things.

What’s been the best moment/ moments of your career to date?

It would have to be tattooing at the Melbourne Tattoo Show next to some of the World’s best tattoo artists. An amazing experience.

You’re heading to Good Vibrations for a guest stint this month. Looking forward to it?

I certainly am - and I know there’s people who are looking to get

work done by me. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone - so far our only point of contact has been via the internet – but they seem really like really nice people and I’m sure we’ll have a laugh.

What do you think you’ll bring to the Good Vibrations stable?

Hopefully I’ll be bringing something new to the shop – something which the people who I’ll be working alongside could take some influence from. I like to make an impression on people.

Who are your tattoo heroes?

A lot of US artists… but folks who may not be very well known.

As far as I’m concerned though, they’re still doing some of the best tattoos I know of to date.

Is there one tattoo you’ve been particularly proud of?

To be honest, each and every

piece I do, I make just as good as the last - you’re only as good as your last tattoo!

Finally, what else is on the horizon for you?

I’ll be heading off to America in the not too distant future – I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more of the USA and what it’s got to offer. Before that though, I’ll see you at Good Vibrations…

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showroomworkstation.org.uk/scifi Box Office: 0114 275 7727 @showroomcinema #BFISciFi facebook.com/showroomcinema 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – catch it at the Showroom this Autumn

: SCI-FI DAYS OF FEAR AND WONDER

As the Showroom steps boldly into the realms of Science Fiction, it feels as if anything is possible.

Blurring the boundaries between fact, fiction, fantasy and future, the Sci-Fi genre will push your imagination to the limit and immerse you in the unknown - leaving you pondering the infinite possibilities of the universe.

Threads is the perfect place to start our Sci-Fi adventure - with images of Sheffield as it could have been and perhaps still could be. We are faced with the most terrifying portrayal of the future as we leave Sheffield behind and embark on a journey through the many fantastical worlds that Sci-Fi creates for us.

Bringing together the old and the new, the classics with fresh discoveries, we’re sure that there’ll be something for everyone in our selection over the next few months.

The Showroom is very proud to be part of the BFI Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder season and thank them for their support in enabling us to present these films in Sheffield. Many thanks also to our partners who have collaborated with us to plan this Sci-Fi season and deliver the very best the Sci-Fi world has to offer.

It remains for me to extend a final piece of Sci-Fi wisdom... don’t forget your towel.

Joan Parsons Senior Programmer, Showroom Cinema

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DAVID FORREST University of Sheffield

On the 23rd September, 1984, the BBC broadcast a collaboration between Mick Jackson, a science producer with a particular interest in nuclear war, and Barry Hines - a Barnsley-born writer who became famous writing about kestrels and coal mines. The result was Threads. Forget The Full Monty, this is Sheffield on screen at its finest.

The film follows the lives of a young couple, Jimmy and Ruth. Jimmy is from working-class Hillsborough, Ruth is from well-to-do Ecclesall; Ruth falls pregnant, both sets of parents are shocked, but they quickly adjust to the change and Ruth and Jimmy start planning for their future life. At the fringes of this everyday story, we hear and see news reports about escalating violence in the Middle East and aggressive exchanges between the Americans and the Russians, and then the unthinkable happens: ‘the bomb’ drops…

What follows is brutal, moving, and downright scary. The film asks the question, what happens if everything we know, care about, and take for granted is destroyed? Science fiction movies are all about these kinds of hypothetical scenarios, yet often the world depicted in them is so far away from anything we’ll ever experience that they don’t seem real. The beauty (or perhaps the horror) of Threads is that it unfolds in such familiar spaces and plausible ways. Nothing quite prepares us for the moment the mushroom cloud rises up above the Moor, or the cold silence that precedes the unflinching destruction of a Sheffield Terraced house. Hines and Jackson take the nightmarish potentials of dystopia and add a heavy dose of unremitting Northern realism – the result

is a film like no other: this is sci-fi, steel city style.

Threads was watched across the country on its first broadcast, with millions scarred by the experience of seeing the end of the world from the comfort of their sofas. The film was also shown in America and across Europe. Its impact was wide, with evidence in the Barry Hines archive at the University of Sheffield showing that, after watching the film, Neil Kinnock wrote personally to thank the writer and director; and that US president Ronald Reagan may even have seen it.

Although, the film’s director, Mick Jackson, went on to a career including such ‘classics’ as The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston, and Volcano, the anniversary of the broadcast gives us an opportunity to reflect on the career of the writer, Barry Hines. As well as Threads, Hines was responsible for Kes, amongst many other important works of working-class fiction in film, television and literature. While a story about the relationship between a boy and a kestrel in a mining town and a film about geo-political nuclear war might seem far apart, they share something important: both concern normal people whose lives are tragically determined by circumstances far beyond their control. With this in mind, it is not too bold to say that Threads is a film that anticipates the worst of Thatcherism, using total war as a metaphor to explore in extreme terms what happens when the ‘threads’ of state and society are undone. The film is, like Kes, a difficult, moving, but mesmerising South Yorkshire story that we can proud of and it deserves to be celebrated as such.

A special 30th anniversary screening of Threads in association with Sensoria kicks off the Showroom’s Sci-Fi season in spectacular style at the Sheffield Amphitheatre (behind the train station) on Friday 3 October.

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Sci-Fi meets Horror the odd couple

Horror and Science Fiction (along with Fantasy, Thriller and Action genres) have historically been categorised together under the umbrella term of “Fantastic Film”, a label widely used across Europe and beyond. From earthbound horrors such as mad scientists and experiments gone awry to otherworldly terrors from the furthest reaches of the universe, the Science Fiction genre has always reserved a special place within itself for the darker end of the cinematic spectrum.

So, what is it about Science Fiction and Horror that makes them such formidable partners in scaring the pants off of audiences worldwide?

You could argue that the science of Sci-Fi adds a layer of plausibility to the events depicted, making the fear all the more palpable. John Carpenter’s The Thing serves as a reminder that you don’t have to go to space for an alien beastie to assimilate and devour you - just go digging in the Antarctic ice and things will fall into place. What makes Carpenter’s masterwork so utterly terrifying is the notion that the person next to you, your workmate, your best friend, may not be who you think they are, in fact you might not even be you any more. One minute you’re relaxing over a game of primitive computer chess, the next your colleague’s severed head has scuttled off down the corridor after sprouting a set of legs and you’re forced to incinerate

The Thing (1982)

BY ROB NEVITT Director of Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival

Alien (1979)

everybody with a flamethrower just to be safe. This idea of the loss of control of your physical, mental and psychological faculties to an aggressive, invasive outside force is textbook body-horror - and is one of the many reasons that The Thing is such a landmark achievement in the genre.

The pursuit of scientific knowledge (and the peril it often brings) is at the heart of many films that are generally considered to be cornerstones of the Sci-Fi Horror subgenre. In Alien, the creature is the immediate threat, but arguably the really frightening thing is the fact that the faceless Weyland-Yutani Company is prepared to sacrifice the lives of its crew in order to capture and study the alien as a potential biological weapon. Add to that a psychotic android (another staple SF horror archetype) and it’s a bad day in space for Ripley and co.

Similarly, The Terminator is widely regarded more as a Sci-Fi thriller than an out-and-out horror film, but the story of an unstoppable robot assassin travelling through time to kill you? Sounds pretty scary to me...

From vicious alien beings and murderous A.I. through to medical trauma, mutations and mad scientists, Science Fiction’s longstanding love affair with horror has developed in tandem with scientific discovery itself, and as long as the onward march of scientific progress continues, Sci-Fi horror will continue to mutate and find new ways to scare us. A lumbering psycho in a mask indiscriminately hacking you to pieces is one thing, but being at the mercy of a crazed scientist intent on making you the middle part of a human centipede, with the medical training and knowhow to carry it out? That’s a whole different world of fear…

ROB’S TOP 5 SCI-FI FILMS 1: ROBOCOP 2: DEMON SEED 3: JOHN CARPENTER’S THE THING 4: WILD ZERO 5: MANBORG

Celluloid Screams returns to the Showroom Cinema 24-26 October 2014, including a Sci-Fi Allnighter on Saturday 25 October. www. celluloidscreams. co.uk.

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Robots in Cinema:

From Mechanical Monsters to Synthetic Saviours Generally, we might say that robots suffer from something of an image problem. Certainly they are victims of bad press, as each new technological advance in prosthetic limbs or advance in mechanical movement is greeted in newspapers as another step towards the inevitable day when ‘Terminatorstyle’ robots will rise and wipe all humanity from the face of the earth.

It’s a big leap, yes, but such connections expose just how deeplyrooted our fear of robots is. As such headlines demonstrate, films have played a vital part in the creation of such negative perceptions.

Terminator and RoboCop have entered our language as ways of thinking about the new technologies with which we are confronted. In any such film it is vital that we examine closely the nature of these monsters, because what we see in these films is not ‘science fact’ – robots as they are designed or planned by scientists. These science fictions are part of a long tradition of monsters that we have imagined over the centuries: the Terminator, HAL 9000, and the Andys in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? are the direct descendants of Frankenstein’s monster, zombies and Mr. Hyde.

Like those monsters from history, these robots tell us a great deal about ourselves, about the fears and anxieties of our culture.

There is no simple, single answer to what cultural anxieties robots represent. But the films, and the robots themselves, are so richly diverse exactly because the idea of the robot can carry so many of

BY DR. MICHAEL SZOLLOSY Research Associate with the Sheffield Centre for Robotics (SCentRo) www.scentro.ac.uk Robot & Frank (2012) See it at the Showroom in December

our fears and anxieties. Some robots, like their zombie cousins, can be seen reflecting our fear of industrialisation, how mechanical labour dehumanises us, turning us into mindless automata (Stepford Wives; I, Robot), or the anxieties we have about what happens to individuals as we become a part of an inter-connected social consciousness (Star Trek’s The Borg; Doctor Who’s Cybermen). Some robots reflect our concerns about the mechanisation of war, evident early in the twentieth century, when tanks and planes first started appearing on battlefields. These anxieties are present today in the increasing use of remote drones, which not only blur the distinction between man and machine but also between fantasy and reality, as we imagine gaming-wizards controlling planes dropping real bombs in faraway lands.

What most of these robot monsters have in common however, is that they reflect a cultural anxiety as to what is happening to our human selves in a world increasingly dominated by inhuman forces: machines, science and a sort of disembodied reason that is governed by a logic sometimes at odds with qualities we think are an intractable part of human experience - the classic example of this being HAL 9000 of 2001: A Space Odyssey. But there is another side to robots and Artificial Intelligence in films - perhaps going all the way back to Robbie in Forbidden Planet - that seems to be increasingly coming to the fore that demonstrates a potential shift in our attitudes. These other films suggest that we’re not always afraid of robots, but that instead we embrace them, sometimes as a friend (Robot & Frank) or as a lover (Her), or sometimes as the salvation to problems that are uniquely human: the promise offered by technology for a perfect self (Surrogates) or immortality (Transcendence). If we consider, too, the icon of robotic monsters, we should remember that already in Terminator 2, Arnie is the good cyborg sent to protect John Connor and, ultimately, human civilisation from its own selfdestruction.

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Michael’s top 5 robot films:

TERMINATOR (1984)

The simple fact that any new humanoid is greeted in the tabloid press as a potential ‘Terminator’ demonstrates the impact this monster has had on the popular perception of robots.

Subsequent instalments present different ideas as to what technology might do for us/to us in the future.

AI. (2001)

A future world on the cusp of an AI singularity and in the throes of a backlash against robots. It’s a re-invention of the Pinocchio story as the robot who wanted to be a real boy. Last half hour, directed by Spielberg gets oversentimental, but the rest, directed by Kubrick, is awesome.

BLADE RUNNER (1982)

In all of its manifestations, Scott’s film, based on Phillip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, presents us with a modern Frankenstein, and questions the distinction between human and machine.

WALL-E (2008)

A recycling robot saves the Earth, but this also looks at the darker side of robotics/AI with a reason-driven, secret-agenda, HAL 9000-like ship computer standing in the way of human salvation.

METROPOLIS (1927)

Perhaps the first representation of robots in the cinema, certainly one of the most iconic. Illustrates how robots have come to symbolise our fears of runaway industrialisation.

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In Absence of the Smoky God

BY MATT STOKES

At the time of writing this, I’m in the midst of producing In Absence of the Smoky God, a two-channel sci-fi influenced film and sound installation that will be shown at Site Gallery as part of this year’s Sensoria festival.

The idea behind the piece draws on a number of Sheffield references. As a starting point I visited hidden places that lie both above and below ground in the city centre. Alongside the exploration of these physical spaces, I rediscovered Barry Hines’ harrowing 1984 BBC docu-drama Threads, which chronicles the fictionalised effects of Cold War holocaust on the citizens of Sheffield.

After watching this, I immediately saw the subterranean sites I’d visited as places of refuge, reminiscent of Henry Moore’s depictions of crowds huddled in the London Underground during the Blitz of World War II. In contrast to this thought, was a visit to the ‘Angel’s Gallery’, a hidden choral chamber behind the pipe organ in the City Hall – where the sound of a choir would once have been channeled into the main auditorium, creating the effect of heavenly, disembodied voices.

With the thought of these beatific voices in my head, I was taken back to a much darker scene in Threads, where Jane – the post-apocalyptic daughter of one of the main characters – is confronted by two boys.

The ensuing verbal exchange that takes place uses a crude, broken English. Together, these vocal clashes led me to begin researching the potential effects nuclear war may have on language – how radiation could effect the physiology of the voice (and body), and the effects of a breakdown in social structures, education and so on…

The result is in some ways a futuristic response to Threads, focusing on what might happen to society in the aftermath of a nuclear war. This is a staple subject for classic science-fiction literature and film, such as John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids, H.G. Wells’ Time Machine or Logan’s Run. In these titles, disaster leads to divisions in society.

In Absence of the Smoky God envisions such a scenario, imagining the formation of a split society in which language has variously been transformed. One community survives in a Dickensian subterranean world communicating with clipped sounds and guttural utterances, whilst the second community lives above ground using a vocal expression based largely on pitch. Although occupying different worlds, when the abstract

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MATT’S TOP 5 SCI-FI FILMS

LATHE OF HEAVEN (1971) LOGAN’S RUN (1976) BLADE RUNNER (1982) STALKER (1979) JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH (1959)

dialogues of the two castes are heard together, the combined vocals begin to shift towards a musical union.

Representing members from both societies, 10 amazing vocalists have been drawn together from a variety of Sheffield choirs, groups, bands and record labels.

Collaborating with both the vocalists and composer Ben Gaunt, the nature of the languages and overall composition has been explored through workshops. The vocal outcome has then been recorded, providing the basis for the two films.

The title of the work comes from The Smoky God, or A Voyage Journey to the Inner Earth, a 1908 novel by Willis George Emerson. The term Smoky God referring in this case to a potential loss or disillusionment in faith, as well as conveying the omnipotent moment of the imagined atomic exchange, the point at which things are forever and irreversibly changed.

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If you like meat (lots of it), smoked, barbecued on the open fire pit….you are in the right place! Though we have cutlery (our motto is “put the fork down, it’s time to get dirty)”…. you’ll be impulsed to eat with your hands from metal plates, the kind you imagine in the lap of a cattle hand around the campfire, circa 1880. The sides come in the white-and-blueedged enamelware, that reminds you of old school days…

Our food is tasty and plentiful, just like you would get in the deep depths of Texas. Everything about SMOKE is in the focus on simple things done well….and we are Sheffield’s authentic taste of America! www.smokebbq.co.uk

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A Sheffielder’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse

Alien Invasion

It’s a well-known fact that the majority of alien invasions are not actually hostile to humankind. Extraterrestrials are merely interested in our natural resources (War of the Worlds/Independence Day). Should they invade Sheffield, residents should immediately move away from the Parkway, the aliens are simply interested in our greatest resource - Henderson’s Relish. Shortly thereafter we’ll complete diplomatic negotiations with our new allies, trading the recipe for dominance of the planet.

In a rare case the aliens will be interested in shooting up human beings, usually with some thermal weapons. In this case all residents should avoid their local independent record store and instead go anywhere that sells mass produced pop music. Playing such tripe loudly will allow you blow up their invading heads. Either that, or yodelling (Mars Attacks).

Very rare invasions will be by aliens that can be destroyed by application of water, you know, like people from Leeds…

Zombie Invasion

When the zombie plague is eventually released from the fridge in the Exposed office, there are some who will advocate holing up in Meadowhall. Such people should be allowed to do so as their departure will increase the average IQ of the

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BY ALAN SMITHEE group. As any viewer of the two films called Dawn of the Dead will tell you, everyone who goes to a shopping centre dies. Usually horribly. Local artist Jim Connolly also foresees this in his Bargains of the Damned piece.

When the zombies show up, there’s only one safe place, the pub. Go, have a pint and wait for the whole thing to blow over. Your best friend may die, but not in the buried in the ground way - in the locked in the shed, playing computer games way (Shaun of the Dead). Please note, this only applies to proper pubs that serve real ale, chain pubs that are made of chrome and glass will just turn you into a different kind of zombie.

Electromagnetic Pulse

In the event of an EMP hitting, and thereby frying every single electronic device (Red Dawn/GoldenEye), there’s one place that all residents should head to; Kelham Island. The Kelham Island Museum permanently hosts a collection of non-electronic machinery that can be used to rebuild civilisation.

It’s imperative that all should move with haste to this location. This shouldn’t be hard since the EMP will wipe out mp3s, selfies and Candy Crush. The haste has nothing to do with preserving knowledge, or saving lives, but instead due to the fact that there’s a brewery next door and you want to get there before certain people drink the place dry.

Mass Impaction

Look up into the night sky and you’ll see stars, the moon and even maybe the International Space Station. In certain parts of Sheffield you’ll also see a lot of the police helicopter… However, out there in the deep darkness lurk huge hunks of rock and ice just waiting to attack, like intergalactic ninjas. If one hits (Deep Impact), the destruction will be like the best fireworks display ever!

Sheffielders should proceed to the Peace Gardens where the devastation will televised live on big screens, with local bands providing musical interludes. Science (Armageddon) has proven that such celestial phenomena are attracted towards landmarks recognised by Americans, meaning Sheffield is immune to such things.

Should a planet hit rather than an asteroid, Kirsten Dunst will lose all her clothes and shoot lightning from her fingertips (Melancholia).

After the impacts, everyone dies of course. Dust in the atmosphere will kill all plant and animal life, including cockroaches and Daily Mail readers. Use of a nuclear fallout bunker is recommended, but as supplies and space are limited, I’m not telling any of you where the top secret entrances are.

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Top Five Thought Provoking Scenes in Sci-Fi Ghost in the Shell

It may have invisible cyborgs and spider tanks (seriously), but Ghost in the Shell will be remembered first and foremost for being science fiction’s answer to a philosophy class in animated form - asking questions about what it means to be alive and what a soul is - summed up in a sequence with a robot shooting up a museum exhibit on evolution trying to prevent a cyborg saving a new digital form of life.

BY ALAN SMITHEE mother always told you not to stare into the sun, but that’s exactly what happens in one of the most poignant moments of the film. A stranded astronaut looks deep into that giant ball of fire, much closer than we are and without shielding; the results aren’t pretty. Combined with the chillingly beautiful score by John Murphy, the film really puts into perspective how small and fragile we all are.

Silent Running

Sometimes, there’s only one sane man in the room (Tell me about it – Ed.), but what if you’re the only sane man left in the universe? In Silent Running, Freeman Lowell is that man. Tending to the last remaining plant life (as all of Earth’s has died out), Freeman goes rogue rather than obey the order to destroy his cargo with only three small maintenance robots for company.

The scene to watch out for here is the loyalty of one little robot, refusing to leave the side of another when it’s damaged, a touching moment in the midst of the great ideological struggle of the film.

District 9 Silent Running (1972)

Flight of the Navigator

It’s not all laser blasts and space travel in science fiction, sometimes it’s all about that moment of fun we should take in our daily lives. David may have the navigational data of an alien science ship embedded in his brain, been missing for years and being chased by the US Government, but there’s always time to fly around in a chrome spaceship while listening to I Get Around by The Beach Boys.

If science fiction is good at anything, it’s filing the serial numbers off real world problems and showing how the arguments really look in the harsh light of fiction. It may have powered armour and aliens, but District 9 is a parable about immigration, apartheid and racism.

One only has to rewatch the scene where midlevel bureaucrat Wikus gleefully aborts alien children just because the parents hadn’t filled in the correct paperwork to see how it takes fictional aliens to show how ugly human beings can get.

Sunshine

Some science fiction is loud, brash and epic, like the destruction of the Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. At other times, it just presents the reality of the vastness of the universe in which we live.

Sunshine does exactly that. Your

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SHEFF-POCALYPSE!

BY ALAN SMITHEE

In all the apocalyptic movies, there’s always an underlying reason the world’s gone to hell. So, given Sheffield is the envy of the world, I decided to find out if we could wipe out the rest of the world. The results mean I’m glad I live here and not in the rest of the world, or as it will soon be known, our test range.

Pandemic

We have a lot of hospitals in Sheffield, and a lot of medical students, and a lot of really nasty diseases in test tubes and petri dishes. Do you know how many?

Neither do I, because they wouldn’t give me that information when I rang the receptionist. But it’s A LOT. If you’ve seen Doomsday or The Andromeda Strain, or any zombie flick ever, you know what happens when a particularly nasty bug gets out of a lab. Let’s hope the med students stick to creating new hangoverinducing cocktails and not designer superviruses for kicks.

Killer Robots

Urban legend states that Matilda on Robot Wars was so named because it was built on Matilda Street in Sheffield.

Who needs a chrome skeleton from the future when Sheffield is producing attack robots with chainsaw tails? You take it on barehanded and tell me we aren’t already capable of producing machines that can kill. However, the Sheffield Centre of Robotics (yes, that does really exist) has done research on swarming so, just as in Screamers, you wouldn’t have to deal with just one but loads of them working together. Sheffield has the technological equivalent of a cloud of angry chainsawarmed wasps ready to unleash on the world.

Underground Creatures

Newcomers to Sheffield won’t remember the infamous Hole in the Road. It was an experimental underground shopping precinct, with the idea to have a massive underground area of Sheffield. However, politicians (hating anything that sounds cool) decided to fill it in with concrete and it’s now the Castle Square tram stop.

There was a fish tank down there… and we’ve all seen things like C.H.U.D. and The Descent, we know what happens to creatures when they get stuck underground. Hell, the kaiju from Pacific Rim came from the depths, expect an Arts Tower-sized trout to erupt from the ground in the centre of the city, devour a tram and then nest in Meadowhall. One day…

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Sci-Fi Season

Showroom Staff Picks E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Steven Spielberg has spent his career successfully bringing science fiction to the masses.

From early flicks such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), to Tom Cruise megahit War of the Worlds (2005), Spielberg has made a habit of smuggling sci-fi into familyfriendly blockbusters - but never has he melded these two genres together more triumphantly than in E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982).

Since its initial release, E.T. has remained a perennial favourite (one that was most recently returned to public consciousness thanks to a huge stash of E.T. based Atari games found buried in the New Mexico desert). The film tells the story of Elliott, a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial who’s been stranded on Earth. One of few movies that genuinely deserves the title of ‘family film’, E.T. appeals to adult and child alike. Back in 1982, it struck a chord with both audiences and critics, taking £474 million at the box office, scooping a whopping nine Oscar nominations - an unprecedented amount for a sci-fi movie.

With fantastic performances by its young cast, including seven year-old Drew Barrymore’s star-making turn as Elliot’s younger sister (Barrymore got the role because she’s Spielberg’s goddaughter - proof that nepotism is occasionally okay), John Williams’ iconic score and that bike ride scene, E.T. is an all-ages classic that deserves to be seen on the big screen. At its heart, it’s a film about loneliness and friendship - and who, old or young, can’t relate to that?

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Flight of the Navigator (1986)

“I CRASHED INTO ELECTRICAL TOWERS AND MY STAR CHARTS WERE ERASED. I NEED THE ONES IN YOUR HEAD TO COMPLETE MY MISSION!”

Alien Takeover

Have you seen Evolution? It’s got that David Duchovny fella in it – who’s had his fair share of alien weirdness given his stint as Fox Mulder in The X Files. Anyhoo, In Evolution, an alien organism arrives on Earth via a meteorite and begins shaping our world to its own requirements – producing all manner of weird/wonderful/lethal beasties in the process. Hold that thought. Last year, Professor Wickramasinghe and his team from the University of Sheffield sent a specially designed balloon into the atmosphere during the annual Perseid meteor shower. When the balloon fell back down to Earth, they discovered microscopic aquatic algae on the microscope slides - which they claimed could only be alien life forms! For the record, in the movie, they used Head & Shoulders shampoo to defeat said alien. You might wanna stock up.

From the word go, me and my brothers were hooked by Flight of the Navigator as we curled up on the settee at home to watch it again and again until the tape went furry. Even the mundane scenes were exciting - flying saucers morphing into frisbees that dogs soared through the air to catch, and exotic promises of hamburgers for tea - but the impenetrable silver bubble of Max’s spaceship with its shivering silver stairs simply blew our minds with NASA induced smoke and mirrors, and even an introduction to the music of the Beach Boys to boot.

12-year-old David falls down a misty ravine one night on the hunt for his pesky little brother Jeff. He awakes to find in wild-eyed panic that eight years have passed but he hasn’t aged a day - and everything else has changed.

Introducing theories of time travel and relativity, alongside a pioneering use of special effects, sensitive skin-crawlingly real snatches of the anxieties of childhood (where strange adults and sinister scientists represent a crashing collision of worlds), a tingling entirely electronic score by Alan ‘Back to the Future’ Silvestri and a wonderful performance by sci-fi legend Veronica Cartwright (Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Alien) make this a must-see for all ages. Seen in 2014, this film has grown old gracefully, if not stayed the same like David. See you later Navigator!

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TOGETHER IN ELECTRIC DREAMS So many sci-fi books have been adapted for the big screen (with varying degrees of success), including works by Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury and JG Ballard to name but a few – they’re a rich source for fuelling a filmmaker’s imagination. But many of these futuristic landscapes are also brought to life through amazing scores and soundtracks - take for example Blade Runner and 2001: A Space Odyssey where the music is integral to capturing the viewer’s attention. And, when it comes to inspiration, there are musicians aplenty who turn to sci-fi books and films - The Hunger Games franchise has had massively successful soundtrack albums and Sheffielders such as Martyn Ware, Philip Oakey and 65daysofstatic have all been known to pay tribute.

We collared some Sheffield musos to get their take on their biggest sci-fi influences….

Martyn Ware Heaven 17

“My career simply wouldn’t have existed without my love of the science fiction genre and the future.

Science fiction has always been a major influence on my work in both The Human League and Heaven 17 - creating soundtracks for imaginary films has always been a guiding principle for my creative process. Looking back it seems the 70’s/early 80s were a golden age for science fiction films - 2001, Close Encounters, Star Wars, ET, Blade Runner etc - but we were heavily influenced by sci-fi writers also - Michael Moorcock, Harlan Ellison, J.G. Ballard… and the greatest of them all in my opinion, Philip K Dick.

As a predominantly electronic composer, to this day science fiction in all its many forms are reference points for our creative musical output. As part of Illustrious Company I also created a large amount of heavily sci-fi influenced works with Vince Clarke from Erasure, who constantly referred to sci-fi film soundtracks as an influence (I remember agreeing with him that Forbidden Planet by Louis and Bebe Barron was the greatest of all sci-fi soundtracks).”

Together in Electric Dreams Sci-Fi Day

Sensoria and Off The Shelf Festival have joined together for an event that explores some of these themes, screens some of the films and also invites along musicians whose work has been influenced by the genre. Together in Electric Dreams Sci Fi Day is a one-day mission of exploration on Saturday October 25, looking at the relationship between science fiction literature, film and music. The event is packed with talks, screenings, music and workshops - culminating in a Blade Runner party.

Sheffield-based Doctor Who writer Daniel Blythe will also give a workshop for young people aged 12 - 15 as part of the event. www.sensoria.org.uk

Black Light Ray Missy Tassles

“My granddad introduced me to sci-fi at a very early age – mostly dystopian, atmospheric 1960s and ‘70s fare.

I saw Logan’s Run, The Man Who Fell to Earth and Blade Runner far younger than I probably should have, which affected me deeply. Films like Close Encounters, E.T., Star Wars and Star Trek (on TV) were a big part of my life - I couldn’t get enough sci-fi!

Later, I discovered 50s & 60s B-movies and slightly more obscure, haunting films like Phase IV, Fantastic Planet, They Live and Planet of the Vampires. Although Black Light Ray’s music might not be obviously related, I can’t imagine certain eras of sci-fi films without also thinking of a creepy theremin soundtrack or John Carpenter’s haunting repetitious themes.

There’s definitely an aesthetic and feeling about those films and eras that continue to shape who I am to this day; therefore they can’t fail to play a part in the creative work I do.”

Paul Dorrington

“Before Black Light Ray, I was the guitarist in The Wedding Present - when we released 12 singles in one year. Something we all had in common was a love of 50s and 60s sci-fi… especially anything by Gerry Anderson. We used to watch UFO on the tour bus and it was an obvious choice to record a version of Barry Gray’s theme for the B side of one of the singles. It’s such an energetic and exciting piece and very evocative of an era when sci-fi and spy thrillers were often very closely linked. TV shows like The Avengers, The Prisoner and The Champions managed to blend surreal sci-fi elements with Cold War paranoia and their theme tunes, heavily influenced by 60s pop music, conjure images of white plastic moulded interiors, psychedelic fashions and futuristic architecture.”

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Village of the Damned (1960) screening at the Showroom in November

Season Highlights Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Friday 3 October Sheffield Amphitheatre (behind the train station) See Sheffield as you’ve never seen it before and hopefully never will again…

Watch this cult sci-fi classic depicting a postapocalyptic Sheffield against the skyline of the city. An epic event to kick off an awesome season of sci-fi.

Sunday 9, 16, 23 November Three sci-fi classics – Village of the Damned, Devil Girl from Mars and Unearthly Stranger – over three consecutive Sunday afternoons exploring the topic of British Sci-fi Invasion and Gender.

LAUNCH EVENT – THREADS (15)

AFROFUTURISM

As part of Black History Month, Afrofuturism is a touring programme of films re-defining history and re-imagining Black identity in the present - and the future - from spirituality to hip hop, art, fashion, comic books, science, and of course, film.

CELLULOID SCREAMS SCI-FI ALLNIGHTER

Saturday 25 October Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival forms an unholy alliance with science fiction for the ultimate sleepover – four films back-to-back starting at midnight.

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OUT OF THIS WORLD

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November A weekend of family friendly sci-fi films and workshops, including Flight of the Navigator, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Iron Giant and Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

SCIENCE FICTION / SCIENCE FACT

Throughout November and December Here comes the science bit… just how much of the stuff we see in sci-fi films is based on fact, and could it ever really happen? Experts will provide insight into the fact behind the fiction in a series of post-screening talks – films include First Men on the Moon, Sunshine and Children of Men.

DECEMBER

MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS: PREDATOR (15) Friday 19 December, midnight Nothing says Christmas like Arnie delivering great one-liners and kicking some alien butt.

Competition

Win, Win, Win!

Tickets to see the film of your choice during the Showroom’s Sci-Fi season!

We’ve got 5 pairs of tickets for 5 winners to see a film of their choosing in the Showroom’s Sci-Fi season.* To be in with a shot, answer the following question: If an alien beamed down on Fargate, and you had 24 hours to get them acquainted with Sheffield, what essential local lingo would you teach them?

Enter online at www. exposedmagazine.co.uk/ win-stuff. You’ve got until September 30. Editor’s faves win! *Excludes Threads on Friday 3 October

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Hot In The Kitchen Anchorage Bar & East Coast Kitchen Is Now Open For Business!

Thursday 21 saw invited guests being treated to a first glimpse of the all new Anchorage Bar & East Coast Kitchen – West One’s latest resident and a third venue for Sheffield based independent lot, the Rootstock Trading Company Taking over the former Fitzwilliam & West premises, and split over two floors, the venue is inspired by modern dishes from America’s east coast and offers restaurant quality food (with a strong focus on seafood) in a contemporary bar setting unlike anything Sheffield’s seen before.

For the more casual drinker/ diner, the ground floor is the place to be for a taste of New York - with the likes of platters of home cured meats and pickles and deli-style sandwiches on offer – whilst upstairs awaits a 65 seat restaurant complete with live lobster tank.

Needless to say, the drinks are the bomb too – with a large selection of handpicked wines, modern craft beers and incredible cocktails awaiting thirsty punters.

Pop along and have your mind blown, yeah?

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Brotherly Love

Their witty Yorkshire ukulele takes on classic songs has won them an army of fans across Sheffield and beyond. Now though, their latest project sees them swapping banter for beer. Be afraid, be very afraid - The Everly Pregnant Brothers have done bought a boozer.

The old Shakespeare in Heeley has been given some much needed TLC by the group and from henceforth shall be known as The Brothers Arms.

Run by Nick Hayne, formerly of The Sheaf View, as you’d imagine there’s a strong focus on quality local beers – along with ‘Yorkshire tapas’ in the form of pork pies and the like.

Using the venue for rehearsals, you can expect the odd impromptu gig and sing-alongs around the old Joanna.

We’ll drink to that.

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YOUR LOCAL

BREWDOG THE READER: Paul Coupe, freelance web developer WHY IS THIS ‘YOUR LOCAL’? “There’s nowhere else like it in Sheffield. You’re always guaranteed to find something interesting on the bar. I went to Berlin last year and the atmosphere and decor reminds me of that city.”

Favourite tipple: Brewdog’s 5am Saint 5% & Siren Brewery’s Limoncello IPA 9% THE LOCAL: A new addition to Devonshire Street this year, Brewdog’s Sheffield branch, as the brewery’s mantra, focuses on flavoursome upfront hop forward beers - showcased via its 20 draught keg lines and a glass walled keg chillin’ room; a viewing wonder. There’s usually a 50/50 split on the taps offering the likes of Brewdog core beers from Punk IPA (5.4%) to more extreme specials like their barley wine, Shipwrecker Circus, at a powerful 10.5% alongside guests from Magic Rock, Stone and Mikkeller.

The entire bar staff are Cicerone trained (a respected beer certification program) which means they often host regular events like ‘Beer School’; £22 for a 2 hour tasting session including 6 beers and a cheeseboard. If you don’t fancy a tutored tasting, you can conduct your own by taking advantage of a beer flight board, where you can choose any 4 thirds of a pint to sample - a decent option for those indecisive members of your beer drinking group or just a sharing beer board for a respectable start to any night out.

An astute sourcing from local food retailers Porter Brook Deli and Seven Hills Bakery for their meat and cheese boards means quality and a tasty, interesting selection is assured (a small plate is £7 including 4 cheeses, 2 cured meats, crackers and chutneys). After a recent team up with pie specialists Pieminister, you can now indulge in a hot food option choosing from a variety of Brewdog beer infused pies.

Address: Units 5 and 6 Eldon Court, 108-110 Devonshire Street. S3 7SF www.brewdog.com/bars/sheffield @BrewDogSheff

Tastes Good

The good folks at Thornbridge Brewery were four time winners at this year’s recent Great Taste Awards.

Jaipur won a 3 Star Gold Award (the 4th time it’s achieved this) - whilst Otto (a relatively new Weizen DoppelBock from head brewer Rob Lovatt and his team) also achieved 3 Gold Star status. With over 10000 entries being judged, and only 153 gaining 3 Gold Stars – it’s fair to say getting two was extra special. Completing the haul was Sequoia (American Amber Ale) with 2 Gold Stars and Beadecas Well (Smoked Porter) with a 1 Gold Star. See www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk for more.

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Anyone for sushi? Sakushi is Sheffield’s award winning independent Japanese restaurant on Campo Lane.

Home to Sheffield’s first sushi train back in the day, you’ll find more oriental delights than you can shake a chopstick at. There’s also plenty of offers to be had – with 25% off Mondays, Green Tuesdays and 20% student discount all week through. A trip to Sakushi guarantees fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine – and, if that wasn’t enough, we’re offering the chance to win a £50 eat-in voucher! All you have to do is to answer the following question:

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Come and check out one of Sheffield’s most prized restaurants, recently refurbished but still serving the best fish and seafood in Sheffield.

Open for lunch and dinner: 12noon-2.30pm and 5.00pm-10.30pm Closed Sunday – available for private functions.

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£33.50 per person Includes: Mojito Cocktail on arrival Four Course Dinner ½ bottle wine per person Resident DJ Balloon decorations on tables & Souvenir Menus Club Standard Laser Lighting Room hire, Security (Doorman) & Secure Cloakroom Licensed bar until 2.00am (Student prices including Wines from £10 per bottle) brincliffe hill, off psalter lane, sheffield s11 9Df tel: 0114 255 1818 www.baldwinsomega.com

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St Paul’s Place, Arundel Gate, S1 2PN (0)114 228 8980 www.gentingcasinos.co.uk

Hou Mei THE PLACE

It’s Saturday evening – and what better place to start (or ultimately finish a weekend night out) than at your friendly neighbourhood casino/bar/ restaurant/social, the Genting Club.

Holding court within the all-conquering Cheesegrater building (who’da thunk a car park could win international awards, eh?), the Genting Club offers all things to everyone right in the heart of the city. What brings us here tonight though, is one of their two restaurants – Hou Mei.

THE FOOD

After being politely put right on our pronunciation (‘Hoy May’, just so you know, which literally means ‘Good Taste’), we’re welcomed by knowledgeable restaurant manager Des – who immediately puts us at ease by talking us through the extensive menu. It can be quite a daunting experience eating traditional Chinese cuisine for the uninitiated and, to be fair, there are your ‘typical’ offerings available for the less adventurous. However, upon his recommendation, we opt for the Steamboat menu – which, at £13.99pp, you’re about to learn, represents ridiculous value.

What is it? Put simply, it’s a big, heated bowl of ‘soup’, plonked in front of you for you to cook a whole host of ingredients freshly, yourself.

Scary? Somewhat. Fun? You betcha. We choose a combo of the satay and chicken soups and slowly, yet surely, work our way through a mountain of the following… (deep breath now…)

Shredded Beef, Shredded Lamb, Tripe, Beef Meat Balls, King Prawn, Fresh Crab, Fresh Mussels, Fresh Squid, Sliced Monk Fish, Fish balls, Cuttlefish Balls, Crab Sticks, Fish Tofu Buns, Fish Balls, Poodle Rolls*, Tofu Fish Balls, Seaweed, Tree Fungus, Tofu, Tofu Bu, Chinese Leaves, White Radish, Fried Yuba, Bean Vermicelli, Needle Mushroom, Pak Choi, Fried Tofu and Udon.

Phew. And, more to the point… Burp. Special mentions go to the beef and lamb (mere seconds in the soup and they melt in the mouth) along with the tender monkfish and meaty fish balls. A true feast – for both the eyes and belly.

THE VERDICT

An night at the Genting Club is always an experience but, if you want your horizons truly broadening, book a table at Hou Mei. It’s an adventure waiting to happen… and one you won’t forget in a hurry. *N.B No Poodles were harmed in the making of this review.

Restaurant opening times: 6pm – 2am.

Fahrenheit THE PLACE

Genting is fast becoming famous not only for its fantastic gaming facilities but also for its gastronomic efforts. With two restaurants to choose from, an excellent cocktail bar and a full schedule of events all housed in stylish, contemporary décor, this casino conglomerate has certainly made a great impression since moving to our fair city.

Tonight we dine at flagship restaurant Fahrenheit which boasts an excellent meat selection all cooked on the insanely hot Josper Grill. Bring on the meat sweats.

THE FOOD

With a reputation for fine mixology, it would have been incredibly rude not to partake in a cocktail prior to our meal. The rumours were correct as the vodka martini and virgin daiquiri were excellent and quaffed greedily.

With meat playing a large part at Fahrenheit I opted for a seafood starter. The spiced crab fritters were light as a feather and expertly spiced. My partner’s ham hock terrine was rich and delicious - with a great tangy plum jelly. For mains I had to go for the 10z Wagyu beef sirloin. These cows have a great life, with daily massages and beer soaked feed - and it really does translate to the plate. It’s certainly up there in my top steaks of all-time list.

Cooked rare the meat literally melted in the mouth and was well worth the premium price. The Wagyu Burger was also great - juicy and well flavoured it was well complemented by the tallegio cheese and pancetta.

Our desserts of moreish white chocolate and vanilla cheese cake and a Cornish ice cream selection rounded off an excellent evening

THE VERDICT

The Genting brand is certainly a heavyweight in the world of casinos, and is a very welcome addition to the Sheffield nightlife scene, but on this occasion it was the food that hit the jackpot. Roll the dice on Fahrenheit and I’m sure you’ll end up a winner.

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Feeling fit? September offers up some of the most testing runs, climbs and outdoor challenges of the year.

YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE

If those hiking boots are well worn in, and you’ve successfully mastered the walker’s small talk, then ¬you’re ready for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Conquering the peaks of Pen-yghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in less than 12 hours (that’s approximately 24.5 miles) is no easy feat, but it’s well worth attempting, even if it’s just to one-up your mates. The organised events have trained mountaineers to guide you round, and a support vehicle to meet you during the walk for refreshments. It’s a chance to get some intense fresh air, and you might meet some like-minded buddies. Although in high demand, there are still places going for September 6th and October 11th, so get booking.

Private party events are also available. The Three Peaks walk is £70 per person. www.thethreepeakschallenge.co.uk/yorkshirethree-peaks-challenge.

GREAT YORKSHIRE RUN

ENDURER DASH

The Sheffield Endurer Dash takes place at Holmesfield in the Peaks this month - and the new 14km course is filled with tyres, ravines, ponds and a whole host of other challenging obstacles. The Endurer crew encourage you to take it as a team and run for a charity. And, if you manage to do ‘The Double’, both the 8km Dash on September 27th, and the 14km Dash on the 28th, you’ll earn a t-shirt to add to your collection. We look forward to seeing the photos of your achievements on Facebook, whilst we sit in the office with a packet of crisps.

Sign up starts at £39. www.endurerevents.co.uk.

Come on now - the holidays are over, and we’re nowhere near Christmas, so there’s really no excuse for us to be this out of shape, right? Why not add an extra motive to your ‘back to school’ workout by signing up to the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run? Running from Fargate to Hillsborough and back again, the course is a ‘mere’ 10k, and any sponsorship can go to a charity of your choice. There’s also the Bupa Mini Great Run, so if you have kids then you’ve got the lucky excuse of only having to do 1.5k with them. Either way, you can at least feel like you’ve made a difference before you slump back into the beer belly.

The Bupa Great Yorkshire Run sets off (and hopefully ends) on September 28. www.greatrun. org/Events.

TOP PICKS Devonshire Jazz Market Devonshire Green. // 27 September 11am–6pm.

With the sound of live jazz, the smell of street food from around the globe and the sight of stalls upon stalls selling everything from vintage clothing to jewellery, records, arts and farm produce, the Devonshire Market

brings the spirit of Portabello Road to the north. Grab a cocktail, a tasty bite and fill your boots with unique and one-off goodies from a range of stalls. www.devonshiremarkets.com.

8th Down by the Riverside at Kelham Island Museum Kelham Island Museum. // 20 September, 11am - 10pm & 21 September 11am - 5pm.

Seven hills, five rivers, one island.

The Kelham Island Riverside Festival boasts a huge line-up of music, food and activities across the weekend. With an eclectic mix of live music on The Waterfront Stage, the Kelham Island Beer Tent supplying all your real ale needs and barbeque

food provided by Little Mesters, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

On top of that, check out the Made & Metal market stalls and get stuck in with family heritage activities and riverside walks and talks - not to mention the Sheffield City Kayak Club taster sessions plus a chance to meet reptiles, mammals and minibeasts with Animals In-Tution. Normal Museum admission applies. www.simt. co.uk.

Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre Whirlow Hall Farm. // 14 September, 10am – 4pm.

Plenty to do and see for all the family here - with free activities such as archery, tennis,

crafts and African drumming workshops as well as the animal zone with alpacas, birds of prey and the Millhouses dog ring. Add to this the likes of Punch & Judy, falconry and extreme mountain bike shows, plus live cooking and butchery demonstrations, and there’s sure to be something to tickle your interest. Abbeydale Brewery will be providing the bar and there’ll be a variety of food stalls, shops and farmers markets - as well as an antique and vintage tent for you to have a wander around. On top of all that, be sure to catch a few of Sheffield’s finest acoustic acts at the musical beer tent. Now there’s a Sunday. £6 adults, free for children.

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Gorgeous Glasgow duo Honeyblood bring their breezy brilliance to Bungalows and Bears this month. We caught up with guitarist/vocalist Stina to find out more.

Morning Stina, how are you, where are you and what can you see?

Very well today thanks. It’s a pretty boring view of Glasgow just now…. but it’s home.

You’re heading to Sheffield as part of your debut headline tour in September. Have you visited our fair shores before?

Yeah, a few times actually.

Tramlines was our first visit to Sheffield which was great fun.

We’ve also done some shows at The Great Gatsby which we enjoyed. We’ve always had great audiences in Sheffield.

What can people expect from your show here?

A thoroughly enjoyable evening!

Our shows are about just having a bit of fun and playing some songs for people to enjoy.

What’s the story of Honeyblood? How did you and Shona get together?

I’d been writing some songs with Honeyblood in mind and a mutual friend suggested I approach Shona to join forces with. We then met in a bar by chance a while later and I asked

her if she wanted to jam my songs. We had a few practices, played a few gigs - and here we are.

Is it right you recorded your first release in your bathroom?

Ha! Everyone mentions that. To be fair, it was someone else’s bathroom, but yeah it’s sort of true.

And for those who haven’t heard your self-titled debut album, how would you describe it?

I think it’s a very true representation of us… and the songs stretch over the whole time we’ve been a band.

How did the name Honeyblood

come about?

It was a really lazy Halloween costume I made just before the start of the band. I made my own fake blood out of Honey, water, corn flour and red food dye - and then swirled it about my mouth and spat it on people. It didn’t taste too bad, actually.

Lovely. And what would you say your career highlight has been to date?

The release of our album is definitely a milestone. It’s also amazing being able to play shows where people can sing back the words to you… it’s a bit of a dream come true.

Finally, what else is on the

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MONKEY MAGIC This month, your favourite musical monkey has been sat in his bachelor tree compiling a list of the best Sheffield summer tunes. Get t’barbie on!

Tony Wright (Terrorvision) – Tequila

(Corporation, Sept 4) Tequila used to make me very happy indeed – until I had a few too many one evening and tried it on with Baboon Barry’s missus. He gave me a RIGHT hiding. I learnt my lesson and don’t really touch the stuff anymore, except for Fridays… and Sundays… maybe the odd Wednesday. This track needs no introduction, but the acoustic version is well worth a listen an ’all!

The Magic Numbers – Love Me Like You

(Leadmill, Sept 15) A great tune sung by a guy with a great beard. I tried to grow a beard once, until I remembered that 80% of my body was already covered with hair – jeeze, I drink too much. Anyhoo, this is a lovely, lighthearted track, which never grows old always first on t’playlist when I’m off for a sunny drive around Gleadless Tarzan-End.

Honeyblood – Bud

(Bungalows & Bears, Sept 17) These two cheeky monkeys have recently found a place in my heart. Their debut album has sorted out my indie-pop fix good and proper – with this track being my top pick. It has a dreamy, lo-fi feel - but the vocals manage TO depict real anger and heartache. I had to ‘nip it in the bud’ with Prissy Porcupine recently; we just didn’t click – she was far too prickly.

The Vamps – Somebody to You

(Sheffield City Hall, Sept 23) What’s tha laughing at? You’re telling me that just because I’m the most badass primate in Sheff City I can’t have a guilty pleasure? Sometimes, even the biggest party animals like yours truly have to step away from the late night jungle raves and get our Disney Channel on. Yes, it sounds a bit like 1D, and maybe it’s a tad corny – BUT I DON’T CARE!

The Horrors – Count in Fives

horizon for you guys?

We’re so excited for our headline tour in the UK this September, and then we’re off to Europe in

October too... then probably even more touring to come! We’ll be keeping busy - but enjoying every minute of it.

Catch Honeyblood at Bungalows and Bears on September 17 in a free show. See www.honeyblood.co.uk for more.

(Leadmill, Sept 30) Love a bit of The Horrors, me. Whenever this came on in Corp, (I used to be a Monday night regular) I’d (quite literally) go ape sh*t crazy; quadvods and faeces would be flying all over the gaff. It would send me bananas, I tell ya. Funnily enough, the door staff aren’t too keen on me down there anymore.

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Malarkey Affair Can you tell us a bit about the band?

Malarkey Affair were formed in 2013.

Answering an advert, David Logan guitars/keyboards and Steve Higgins - bass, joined friends James Clinton - vocals, Pat Thornton - drums and Paul Thornton - keyboards – and the rest is history. We spent the majority of 2013 writing, rehearsing and refining ideas.

In January 2014, we began performing in and around Sheffield - and in March we recorded our debut single.

However, Paul decided to leave the band and we’re now a four piece.

How would you describe your sound?

It’s pure pop, with catchy vocal hooks, grinding rhythms and raucous effect driven guitar melodies. Our songs deal with issues of violence, unrequited love, loss and the mundane blue collar life.

Tell us a bit about your debut single – the double A side ‘Can I Have Your number?/Glitz & Glamour’…

We had a tough decision to make with regards to the first single - as we had several songs that were all good candidates. We chose those two because they complement each other and reflect what we do musically. We released the songs digitally, through Artists Without A Label, in May this year - and have been amazed by the feedback it’s received.

Where can people catch you playing in Sheffield over the coming months?

We’re performing at Plug on September 19 and West Street Live on November 21. There’s a full list on our Facebook page. We like to perform whenever, wherever possible. People tell us we’re a well-kept secret so we’re aiming to do all we can to change that and continue building on our already loyal following.

Any plans on the horizon?

We plan to continue to write and record for our debut album - which we’re expecting to be finished next year.

www.facebook.com/malarkeyaffair.

PSYCH OUT

WHERE: THE WASHINGTON WHEN: LAST THURSDAY The Washington have a brand new monthly event called Psych Out - and the idea is to create a channel for the new psychedelic movement that’s happening right now. The recent launch saw plenty in attendance, creating a lovely buzz about the place. Apparently the promoters wanted to pay homage to The Grateful Dead’s trick of spiking the audience’s drinks with acid, but this got replaced by free absinthe, which is still a pretty sweet deal.

The first of two bands to play were Baba Naga. With matching tattoos, and an ex-member of Wet Nuns, they drew quite a crowd to The Washington’s ‘shallow end’ (live band area) - the decor, custom psychedelic projections, dingy lighting and the band’s hypnotic tunes all combined to create a true psych vibe. Next up were Death Rays of Ardilla, a local duo who brought a more jagged sound and a shedload of energy - and, of course, in between bands there was a top selection of psych/garage tunes flowing from the speakers. It seems this could become a regular fixture in the diary. Joe E. Allen.

Got beef?

JOE FOOD GETS REYT UPSET ABAHT SUMMAT

‘Ava Napa

Another summer, another horde of 18 year olds returning from Ayia Napa having “discovered” deep house. Now, before I crack on, let me explain that I like house music. This piece is not an attack on the house genre at all. Growing up, garage and UK funky took up a large part of my trusty 4GB Ipod Mini. My thirst for dance music was insatiable as a teen; I even have to admit that I was dragged (ok, I went willingly) into the dubstep craze. Yup, what sounded mostly like two robots having angry intercourse ticked the boxes for me during those confusing and Jagermeister-sodden years.

I liked house because it was unexclusive and applicable to a variety of situations: it could relax you, motivate you or simply provide the urge to throw a few shapes/fist pumps. There was no real code you had to follow to be a house fan – and, because Ne-Yo or Beyonce weren’t involved, Radio 1 wouldn’t be able to ruin it. Result!

Regrettably, as we all now know, house music is everywhere today. It dominates the charts and has people like Example spewing bile all over its beats. House tracks have become a trendy accessory for people to jingle over their timelines and news feeds, which says – “look at me, I go clubbing; I now reject mainstream music because I download the Beatport top 20 every week… and I’ve been to Ibiza like twice now. In other words, I’m a complete party animal; I just live for the moment, you know?”

Shut up. You only started listening to house 18 months ago when Avicii, Sebastian Ingrosso, et al started hitting the charts; before that you listened to Flo Rida, Ed Sheeran and Bruno chuffin’ Mars. Sorry pal, but having Au Seve as the most played track on your MP3 player does not salvage you from this, nor does having a mate who does MDMA. Ah, and there’s no shame in admitting that some house is a bit crap. I’ve seen DJ sets before that just aren’t up to scratch – full of monotonous beats with rigid rhythms and no hook – but, of course, this doesn’t matter to the fist pumping, tribal tattooed, Geordie Shore fella; neither does it interrupt the repeated sidesteps of the American Apparel clad hipster next to him. Sometimes, you can’t help but feel they’re putting it on a bit…

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The Lost Brothers New Songs of Dawn and Dust Produced in relationship with The Coral’s guitarist Bill RyderJones, this album is certainly the start of something new for the

Irish folk duo.

Though folk isn’t unfamiliar to repetitive simple melodies, crooning sweet voices singing the blues, about the blues, you can’t help but notice there’s something deeper in half the album - that’s graspable, ethereal and enjoyable to any person welcome to the emotionally charged tracks.

The divide between the ‘dawn’ and ‘dust’ couldn’t be more evident. Some tracks toward the beginning of the album sound so generic you’d struggle to distinguish between them. BUT then there’s the other half that makes you stop and listen, like Ferris Bueller would, and take note of the world around you - the sweet guitars, a sorrowful but powerful piano and terrific trailing mystic voices in your ears. 7/10 CM

Inspiral Carpets Inspiral Carpets Inspiral Carpets are back. What’s more, they’re on form – with this absolutely stellar album.

Generally popular during the outburst of the brit-pop scene during the early to mid-90’s, Inspiral Carpets decided to go on a lengthy hiatus until 2003, in which they did bits and bobs here and there. Now, they’re finally releasing their fourth studio album.

‘Monochrome’ leads the charge, which reminds us just why these guys belong firmly in the brit-pop realm, giving off vibes that take you straight back to the 90’s.

Track 5 - ‘Calling Out To You’ sounds much like a combination of Joy Division and The Smiths, which isn’t a bad thing at all – in fact, it’s welcoming and provides excellent listening.

Some tracks are slower than others, giving a nice mix, but it’s always good to hear the faster upbeat stuff such as ‘Hey Now’ and ‘Our Time’. Finishing off the album is ‘Human Shield’ - which treats you to a montage of sounds that truly reflects the overall vibe of the record, providing the perfect ending. 9.5/10 KW

Alt J This Is All Yours When Alt-J released Breezeblocks in 2012, thousands of skinny jeans wearing indie followers let out delirious squeals of joy, whipping off their vintage denim jackets and whirling them around in the air. You couldn’t blame them. All they had to dine on was mere scraps since Bombay Bicycle Club and The Maccabees decided to turn a bit naff. Things were starting to look good; Alt-J followed up the hype with critically acclaimed first album An Awesome Wave. The charm of the band’s experimental indiepop sound, combined with the nasally vocals of Joe Newman, found its way into the hearts of thousands - and a contemporary music audience eagerly awaited the release of their second album. Well, it’s here. And it’s eclectic, to say the least.

It’s a rather eerie introduction - in which a rising cacophony of harmonies lead the listener to feel as though they’re being inducted in to a cult as opposed to an album. This all leads into second track Arrival in Nara. It’s all very clever. Nara’s not a bad place – it’s a bit dreamy and full of plucking guitars and soft piano keys… a bit like a John Lewis Christmas advert. Don’t worry! Once the listener is settled in Nara, things begin to pick up a bit. A heavy electronic vibe runs through Every Other Freckle (imagine Breezeblocks, but its mardy older brother). Left Hand Free completely shifts to the other side of the spectrum, as the Leeds born band momentarily morph into a southern blues-rock outfit.

Eh? What happened there? Actually, it’s a great song. Some more of that please, lads.

Flicking through the tracks, one is just getting used to the downright oddness of Garden of England (must be pretentious irony, right?) when Hunger of The Pine grips you firmly by the nads – cleverly sampling an echoed Miley Cyrus repeating “I’m a female rebel” (Miley, tha’s not; tha’s a tw*t.) As you can imagine, large chunks of the album have a very conceptual feel about them. I wish I was cool enough to say that I loved the instrumental tracks, or the complex vocal harmonies, but I’m not… and I didn’t. That said, this album is a grower - and boasts plenty of enjoyable music for those of us who don’t own Macs or thick rimmed glasses. 6/10 JF

Indiana No Romeo

Forget euphoric floor-fillers and glow-in-the-dark paint - Indiana’s debut album No Romeo has an up-tempo sound that can’t be pigeonholed. Think electro beats, raspy vocals and elements of every pop sub-genre known to man.

The record boasts five preceding singles, each reaching a modest place in the UK charts, and kicks off with Solo Dancing - which draws comparison to the likes of Jessie Ware and The XX with its atmospheric three-note synth. Heart on Fire is the latest single, which warrants some good old foot-tapping. This one’ll be big in pubs and clubs, so we suggest you get your routine figured out now.

Blind As I Am is a personal favourite, a minimalistic yet emotional offering – whilst Mess Around closes the album offering a sinister twist to the traditional ballad with its haunting vocals and crashing crescendos. Like its title, this isn’t exactly a love story for me. That said, it’s a well put together number which offers something different every time you listen to it. 7/10 JP

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TOP PICKS Ian Britt Single Launch

The Great Gatsby // September 27 // 7.30pm // £3.

Local singer/songwriter Ian Britt is releasing a single. What’s more, he’s hosting a party to celebrate – and you’re all invited. Saturday the 27th will see the amiable chap taking to the Gatsby stage along with support from a special guest.

Sour Cherry

02 Academy // September 19 The O2 just can’t get enough of Sour Cherry. Sheffield’s own darling pop group are back from the aftermath of Tramlines and ready to lock, stock and pop.

With the cute edgy profanity of Lily Allen, pop has never been so much fun. Both sweet and popular, the young band adds to the list of unsigned talent Sheffield has to offer, recently packing events in The Plug, The Leadmill, and playing local festivals like Owls in the Park.

Expect their upbeat sound, pure down to earth fun, bubbly atmosphere and well-known singles such as ‘You Sing’ to lift your night into a success.

Supported by more home-grown talent such as Indie Rock band, Nathana and the electronic pop/ rock sound of Suddenly Us.

The Vamps

Sheff ield City Hall // September 23 This lively gang of teens are ready for the Sheffield City Hall from recent tours supporting bands such as The Wanted, Lawson and JLS. Be sure to expect loads of fun, energy, and well-known far reaching singles, ‘Can We Dance’ and ‘Wild Heart’ that rocketed to number 2 and 3 of UK Singles Charts. Stated to be the next big thing since One Direction, this British pop band has leapt double footed into their new found fame.

The Dunwells

Plug // September 13 Family forged Leeds Americana band The Dunwells are finally getting the attention they deserve. Their strong voices and American country guitar melodies will refresh any gloomy soul. Their anthemic rock and distinguished stage presence has packed out shows over the

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US and UK, performing at huge festivals such as The Great Escape and HMV’s Next Big Thing, and the band will be adding more fans to its legions at Plug. The emotionally charged harmonies and stadium atmosphere promise a terrific event. Supported by rapidly growing Leeds lot, City of Lights.

Rophonic

The Lantern Theatre // September 11 A Sheffield made band, born from the ‘Remixed in Sheffield’ and ‘Festival of the Mind’ projects in 2012, now appear before you fully matured and ready to take you to the edges of the mystical world of performance. This rare and exclusive show uses widescreen projections and haunting themes that will surf you deep into the human heart and mind.

The Lantern Theatre hosts this strange, dreamlike band - whose angelic atmospheres of the afterlife harmonise electronics, harps and guitars. Be ready for something really different. The event also features a mini-album drop of ‘You are the Audience’ fitting with the theme, the strange world of performance and entertainment.

Tony Wright (Terrorvision)

Corporation // September 4 Acoustic sets have never looked so Wright. Terrorvision’s frontman Tony Wright is ready to return to Rock fans hearts with an acoustic set showcasing his debut solo album ‘Thoughts’n’all’. Through a solid career, Terrorvision built up many followers - with hit singles such as their famous ‘Tequila’. Ask nicely, and he might even treat you to a few of his classics.

Krap-Werk + More Shakespeares // September 5

Get set for a night of Euro Electronica – Sheffield style.

Tributes to the likes of Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode and more await from the likes of Krapwerk, The Meat Comes From The North and Stu Faulkner within the cosy confines of Shakespeares.

Best of all, it’s free. You don’t get nights like this very often – so get involved.

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Exposed Meets Glenn Gregory.

Words: Mark Perkins.

David Bowie released the album ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ in 1970.

It was a hugely significant step as he tried to find a formula for more enduring success after his ‘one-hit wonder’ status following 1969’s ‘Space Oddity’. No-one knew what to make of it… and so no-one bought it - but after his success with Ziggy Stardust, and Aladdin Sane, fans sought it out. When they put the vinyl LP on the turntable (it’s what we use to do back then, ask your dad), they discovered an album so startlingly original and creative it was not surprising that it wrong-footed the music world. The album has now been given a new lease of life. Glenn Gregory, singer with our very own Heaven 17, takes up the story.

“In 1970 David Bowie totally changed music and started off the Glam Rock era when he took to the stage with Mick Ronson on guitar, and Tony Visconti on bass. After their Roundhouse performance they went into the studio, added ‘Woody’ Woodmansey on drums, and recorded the album ‘The Man Who Sold the World’.

These musicians were the core of what became The Spiders from Mars and Tony produced the album, and many more Bowie albums, after. Now Woody and Tony are reuniting to play the entire album live, and I’m really honoured that they’ve asked me to provide the vocals. As you’ll know, Mick sadly died in 1993, but his daughter Lisa, sister Maggi and niece Hannah are joining us on vocals. Mick’s guitar playing on the album is absolutely genius. I’ve never really noticed before how raw and aggressive the playing is - it’s almost like punk rock.”

How did you become involved in the project?

“I’d been working on an album by Stephen Emmer, which was produced by Tony Visconti. After we’d finished it, I got a phone call from Tony, and he told about his plan and that he’d really like me to do the vocals. When I agreed, I thought it was for just that one track, but I eventually realised he meant for the entire album. I’ve never really had the opportunity to sing in that style in my singing career, so it’s been fantastic for me. I’ve been rehearsing like mad on my own, in the studio, learning the tracks - and I’ve really enjoyed it.”

How close will the songs be to the originals?

“Tony is the maestro, and is pushing us all hard with an incredible attention to detail,

so the music will be as close as it possibly can be - but I’m not going to imitate Bowie at all. It’s not Stars in Their Eyes - but I will be keeping his phrasing inside each song.

We’re also planning to do some more early Seventies Bowie songs, to make the live set longer, although I’ll not reveal yet what they are! It will be a full evening of songs.”

Steve Norman from Spandau Ballet is playing guitar and saxophone in the shows. How did he become involved?

“The core of the band is a group called Holy Holy, which Steve’s been involved with for years. He’s a childhood fan of Bowie, and The Spiders From Mars, and he’s told me how excited and honoured he feels to be involved and to be playing with these iconic musicians. People just think of Tony as a producer - but he’s a multi-instrumentalist and a very talented musician. There’s a recent YouTube video of him in a band playing ‘Young Americans’, which is absolutely fantastic.”

Does anyone know what David Bowie thinks of what you have planned?

“He’s 100% behind it. He’s been involved with the project since its inception and everything goes through him. All the announcements go on his website first he’s fully aware of what we’ve got planned and has given it his full blessing.”

I heard you making a guest appearance

with another Sheffield celebrity, John Shuttleworth, on his radio show. How did this arise?

A couple of years ago we did a live charity event with Vic Reeves, Squeeze and a few others, where we all did our own versions of John Shuttleworth songs. We chose to cover the classic ‘Dandelion and Burdock’ (what I’d give for a tiny slurp/though it stung your nose, and it made you burp).

Graham really liked our mock-Vienna Eighties electro-style version of it and, as he was doing a new BBC show, he asked us to come and perform it. He wanted it to be heard by more people and I think it works really well.

You did Tramlines a few years ago. Any plans to do it again?

Yes, we did. It was in front of the City Hall on the opening night. We’d love to do it again, and we actually thought of doing it this year, but we’d just done a show in the Botanical Gardens so it didn’t really fit in.

I can tell you that we are coming back to Sheffield as Heaven 17 at Plug sometime this year. Over the years we’ve done almost all the venues in Sheffield - we even played a rooftop once - but we’ve never played Plug so we’re looking forward to that. We’ll be performing some new stuff at that show - and a full album of brand new material will be out early in 2015.

The Man Who Sold the World will be performed on Thursday September 18 at the O2 Academy. See www.o2academysheffield.co.uk for more.

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FILM ROUND-UP

BY VAN CONNOR.

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What If...

Expendables 3 Barney Ross and the gang are back for (supposedly) “one last ride”, in which the titular heroes for hire find themselves the target of Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), a ruthless warlord who co-founded The Expendables with Barney years earlier. After a vicious attack, Barney sets out to take down Stonebanks once and for all; but with his team in pieces, a new team of young recruits are needed to fill the roster.

Three movies in, it’s obvious that applying logic to the Expendables movies is a fool’s errand - not to mention being far from the point. Red Hill’s Patrick Hughes takes over for Simon West on directorial duties and proves to be a good fit, his knowing intensity adding to the “f**k yeah” aesthetic in which these movies so revel. The tone this time out is more evenly balanced, combining

the darker pseudo-philosophical aspects of the first movie with the more cartoonish ultraviolence of the second, it’s just a shame the baffling 12A/PG-13 edit gets in the way of letting it cut truly loose. That said, a heavily padded second act threatens to grind proceedings to a halt rather noticeably.

Stallone seems more awake and alert his third time around, given an actual character arc that hits the relevant markers and finally gives Barney something to do. Meanwhile, the franchise regulars (Jason Statham et al) are curiously swept aside in favour of a new crop of disposable twenty something MMA types who add nothing of note to the story; but it’s Ford and Gibson who own the film, each bringing their snarling best to a pair of scenery chewing new characters. Gibson’s second act monologue is worth the film

BEHIND IT: Patrick Hughes IN IT: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson

A L S O I N C IN E M AS

THE INBETWEENERS 2

The banter between the gang’s still there, but gone is the wit and relatability of the last outing. Stumbling from one gross-out set-piece to another, this sequel feels throughout like an overloaded TV Christmas special which has been granted a theatrical release based

BEHIND IT: Michael Dowse IN IT: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Without doubt the defining popcorn picture of 2014 so far, James Gunn’s entry into the Marvel canon is tremendous fun, paced to perfection and with every rough edge smoothed out in razor sharp form. A solidly enjoyable old-school sci-fi adventure romp that’s not to be

Despite being Daniel Radcliffe’s first comedic effort, the real draw of What If amongst film fans will be the return of Zoe Kazan - who positively set the screen alight as the titular character in 2012’s quirkily interesting romantic fantasy Ruby Sparks. Here, Kazan plays Chantry, a young animator who strikes up a friendship with the disenfranchised Wallace (Radcliffe), whose romantic feelings for her must be constantly squashed in order for their sparky platonic relationship to survive. It’s When Harry Met Sally for the twentyfirst century, When Hipster Met Sally you could say.

Radcliffe handles the banter and comedic dialogue better than literally anything else in his career to date, his performance as Wallace mired in ennui and minutia yet charming and engaging throughout.

Kazan meanwhile follows up her turn as Ruby with another equally (if not more) loveable example of the archetypal Manic Pixie Dream Girl, her portrayal equal parts Meg

PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE

The sequel to the spin-off of a sequel to a movie that nobody over six years old enjoyed to begin with. Visually impressive and with some startling 3D effects, there’s a direct-to-DVD quality present throughout that prevents this attempt to expand the Disney toy line from ever

EARTH TO ECHO

A throwback to the kids’ sci-fi of yesteryear, this blending of E.T. and Batteries Not Included succeeds by combining a likeable and engaging cast of young actors, an adorably engaging alien, great dialogue and the best use of found footage since Chronicle.

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Tribute

Grand Piano

A staple of the comedy genre on stage, television and on film for nearly half a century, Robin Williams was a truly gifted a performer - not just an insanely funny man, but also a great actor.

At the root of each of his comedic performances was always a thoughtful and sincere centre; a centre which led the actor, at varying points, to pursue more noticeably dramatic roles in films such as Awakenings or What Dreams May Come; each packing a wallop of a performance that startled and engaged, but never surprised given the superb work which had come before.

Williams was admired by all; from the older generation who first encountered him as Mork on Happy Days to the younger generation who knew him primarily for Flubber, there were so many great Robin Williams performances to revel in. He may not have been the first megastar to voice an animated character, but he certainly set the trend as Aladdin’s Genie; he effortlessly wiped away any memory of Tootsie with the ludicrously superb Mrs. Doubtfire; he reinvented Peter Pan in Hook; and, alongside Nathan Lane, turned The Birdcage into a truly remarkable screwball comedy.

A combination of both “conceptthriller” and “bottle-thriller” (ie. takes place in a single location), Grand Piano sees Elijah Wood as concert pianist Tom Selznick; whose grand concert performance is hijacked by a would-be sniper threatening to execute both Tom and his wife should Tom fail to complete his performance flawlessly. Sort of Phone Booth with a piano, really.

Allegedly learning to play piano specifically for the role, Wood’s performance is exemplary; his balance of technical proficiency working in brilliant tandem with the verbal back-and-forth at hand. Sadly however, Wood is the film’s only real saving grace; with a ridiculously contrived plot, a bland villainous performance from John Cusack (whose casting would have been a great twist had the filmmakers learnt from Phone Booth and simply kept his name off the credits), obvious telegraphing of the story’s biggest beats, and a conclusion nicked wholesale from the National Treasure movies of all BEHIND IT: Eugenio Mira IN IT: Elijah Wood, John Cusack, Kerry Bishé

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The Guest

Get On Up

They Came Together

What We Did On Our Holiday

Boxtrolls (3D)

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Sept 5 // 1hr 39min // Rated 15 // Thriller Sept 5 // 1hr 23min // Rated 15 // Romantic Comedy Sept 12 // 1hr 37min // Rated PG // Animation Advance previews, Sept 6-7.

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It’s those dramatic roles which are most worth checking out however.

If you’ve never seen Awakenings, Good Will Hunting, Jacob The Liar or Bicentennial Man then you’re missing out on some real treats and some terrific performances. And terrific performances were what Williams delivered without breaking a sweat. Hollywood is a sadder institution without Robin Williams, and both the dramatic and comedy genres certainly bleaker places in his absence.

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Midnight Marauders: The Crow

Sept 26 // 1hr 42min // Rated 18 // Action Fantasy

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For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk he does not want to see her with her clothes off. He’s in love with her, there’s no semblance of trying to be friends, he’s just put in a situation in which he just has to pretend to want to be friends. So I don’t think there’s a mixed message there, that’s just the complexities of people saying one thing when sometimes they mean another, which is unfortunately the case. He’s found somebody who makes him really happy, so he doesn’t want to give that up, but in order to not give it up there’s an act of deceit.

Can a guy and girl just be friends?

Yes, obviously! Yes, they can. I’m sure you have friends of the opposite gender and you’ve not slept with all of them! (Laughs) And there we have the proof!

Known around the world as the titular character of the Harry Potter series, the now twenty-five year-old Daniel Radcliffe recently followed up his starring roles in horror flick The Woman In Black and beat-drama Kill Your Darlings with romantic comedy What If - a first attempt at the genre which sees him starring opposite Ruby Sparks’ Zoe Kazan as friends who might just be destined to become a little bit more.

Were you specifically looking for a rom-com?

You’re not thinking ‘I wanna do a comedy.

Only show me romantic comedies from now on!’ You don’t say that to your agent.

You’re just looking for a good film, a good script.

So, what was it about the script for What If that stood out to you?

Just the fact that it was very, very smart.

The dialogue seemed both fun and it didn’t feel contrived funny, it felt how people actually speak, which is great. It was just a very simple, sweet story - and emotionally affecting as well. Not in a big way at all, but films like this can be kind of disposable and can be very entertaining to watch for a bit, and then you forget about them immediately. I hope that this is the kind of film that will stick with people for longer than the 90 minutes it’s on for.

What are your favourite rom-coms to watch?

I love Arthur; the original with Dudley long. We knew enough of each other in Moore and Liza Minelli, you have to that first meeting to know we’d enjoy make that clear now! There’s a great making the film together when movie, that if you haven’t seen it I’d Exposed we came up for the parts. I think recommend, called It Happened Meets Daniel a lot of the chemistry thing is just One Night. When Harry Met Sally is a Radcliffe. being interested and being open fantastic film; I remember watching Words: Van and generous. That’s the thing, a that and being stunned by just how Connor. lot of between takes and stuff is just funny and clever the dialogue was all telling each other embarrassing stories at once without trying too hard to be from youth from terrible exes or dates either. You know what’s a really stupid or whatever it is and just swapping that one, that somebody reminded me of? This stuff - so you try and match the kind of is a film from my teenage years: Get Over It collective memory that your characters with Ben Foster - Martin Short is hilarious have together as well and their shared in that movie. And it’s also the reason I knowledge of each other so that you can was in love with Kirsten Dunst for most of have that relationship on screen. my teenage years.

Zoe’s character says, early on, that sometimes the most interesting thing about a girl is what she looks like with her clothes off. How do you feel the film avoids putting out that message given your character’s romanticised intentions?

The question that everyone else has thought that this film is asking is the same as When Harry Met Sally - can men and women really be friends? The truth of the film is - is it ever sensible or sane to live in denial of your own feelings? Because there’s no point in Wallace’s mind in which

You share some great on-screen chemistry with Zoe Kazan in the film, did the pair of you hit it off straight away?

Pretty much. We had four days rehearsal before we started shooting and Zoe and I had met years before… but not for very

You seem to be making movies backto-back at the moment, with Horns and Frankenstein both due out in the next twelve months, will you be returning to the stage at some point as well?

I want to, I definitely will do again, I hope - but I haven’t really been making movies back-to-back because The Cripple of Inishmaan’s accounted for about eight months out of the last twelve or so easily.

You’ll always be remembered for Harry Potter, but what other roles would you like to be remembered for?

All of them! (Laughs) I dunno, I feel bad saying this when I should be promoting this film - so I should definitely say Wallace - but I’m gonna say Ig from Horns, which comes out later in the year, just cos that’s a crazy movie and one that could find a totally different kind of cult audience. I’d be very happy with that because if I’m remembered for Harry and Ig, you can’t really get two more disparate characters, so I’m happy with that.

What If is in cinemas now rated 15; Daniel can also be seen as the lead in Horns - which is released on October 29 - and as Igor, in Frankenstein, which opens on October 2, 2015.

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With his designer stubble, razor-sharp style and pearly-white grin, Anthony Head’s outward appearance belies his 60 years – but, as far as new projects go, this is an actor who feels as youthful as ever…

First impressions of Anthony Head are that of the quintessential English gent, not far removed from Head’s fictional – and much lauded - role as tea quaffing librarian Giles in cult TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Behind the scenes, Head’s Englishness spills over into his undying passion for bucolic Somerset, a place he calls “one of the most beautiful counties in England.”

“When I used to come back from LA, we’d be driving somewhere along the A46 and there’d be a point when I’d just wind down my window and breathe in the Somerset air,” he gushes. “There’s something about the Mendips – the rolling Mendips – that is so stunning. There’s a real peace.”

Head, and his partner Sarah, bought a farm near Bath six years ago with some money left to them by “a dear friend of Sarah’s.” They now have twelve horses, a few donkeys and Sarah teaches, rides and sees clients at the farm.

Anthony mucks in too, though. In fact, on returning home from San Diego’s ComicCon just last month - which he quips was “insane” - the first thing he did was to tend to the donkeys’ needs.

“On the way back from the airport, the driver said very sweetly: ‘Well, Mr. Head, are you going to spend a couple of days putting your feet up and getting over the jetlag?’ I went and did quite the opposite!

That afternoon I was down the stables mucking out the donkeys, because actors do need to be grounded. We need to shift the odd pile of poo just to remember who we are.”

Born in Camden Town in 1954, Anthony Stewart Head was educated at Sunbury Grammar School and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), before earning his first acting role in the musical Godspell. He carved out his early notoriety from appearing in a series of twelve Nescafe commercials before treading the boards in various stage shows and finally landing his famed role as Giles in Buffy back in 1997.

An industrious actor, who clearly lacks

way; nothing is that two-dimensional or that black and white. You sort of look at people in middle age and think ‘what on Earth got you to this point? How did you become, so angry, or so embittered?’

Quite often it’s something very small, right at an early age, that just pushed them. It may have started off as a little acorn but it’s grown into this massive oak tree.”

So, would he ever give it all up for a life toiling the land?

“The thing about acting is that I’m extremely fortunate to do what I do - but I do it because I’m passionate about it. I just think that, if it was missing from my life, I might get a little boring…”

the propensity to sit still, Head’s career is glittered with myriad small screen and big screen gigs, from playing Geoffrey Howe in 2011’s Margaret Thatcher biopic Iron Lady, to Will’s dad in The Inbetweeners, King Uther Pendragon in Merlin and the PM in Little Britain.

As a multi-faceted actor, he’s forever turning his hand to new roles – but, for his latest, he’s taken on CGI - providing the voice for avaricious, egomaniacal footballer Flash in Juan Jose Campanella’s family foosball parable The Unbeatables.

These days, his roles seem to be taking a darker turn…

“I seem to be playing a few baddies at the moment!” he laughs. “What I normally try and do to enrich the role is think about why he’s bad, what makes him bad, what drives him. Because no one really gets out of bed and thinks ‘I’m going to be bad today’, it’s something that people become and there’s a reason they become that

The Unbeatables is in cinemas now.

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Exposed meets Chris Green - the man behind comedy creation Ida Barr!

Hi Chris! Where does our interview find you today?

I’m sitting in my office. We’ve just had a meeting about renting out my house for a film project - but that’s all I can say for now!

What a tease! You have quite the performance background, where did comedy start for you?

It came quite naturally to me.

My family are very entertaining and very fun to be around.

I’m originally from Sheffield, so there’s a very northern element to my humour. Doing performance, I’d dabbled in it before. Back in the 70’s I did a great Margaret Thatcher impression…

You invented quite a few characters, where do you draw your inspiration from?

I’ve always loved funny voices - so I think that’s where most of it comes from. But I’m not an impersonator - I’m awful at that. Ida Barr is a very quirky character. I just loved the idea of a posh old lady who pretends to be working class, a bit like an

inverted Hyacinth Bucket.

It’s bouquet! Ida Barr is the ‘World’s first music hall singer turned R’n’B superstar’, what’s that like? {Ida takes over the phone} I love it! I should have died a long time ago, you see. But here I am. I became a music hall singer for a while, did very well for meself.

Now I can have anything I want.

I can have as many sandwiches as I like!

You certainly can. The idea of an OAP performing rap music is genius. How did you come up with it?

Well, to Ida, it’s all about performance. She sort of just gets on with it, she doesn’t think about her age and she doesn’t worry. What I like about this act is that nobody expects it. It brings everyone together.

Ida Barr is quite a funny name, what’s the best joke you’ve heard about it?

Ida: “Ida Barr? You could hide a bloomin’ pub!”

Chris: Ida Barr was a famous singer, and that was the opening line of her act. I think it’s the best one I’ve heard. She probably could hide a pub…

You’re playing Sheffield’s Festival of The Mind next month. Are you excited?

I’ve worked closely with Sheffield University before, it’s a great place to bring my work and get everyone involved - so I’m very excited. My Grandmother still lives in Sheffield, so I’ll get to see her too, which is always nice.

Will she be coming to the show?

I’ve invited her, yeah. She’s seen Ida before - but this performance will be a little different. She’s a lot like Ida in some ways... without the rapping!

Maybe you could become a duo! What can we expect from the show?

Well, Ida will be there, but there’ll also be a lot of other stuff going on. There’s a lot of low-key joining in for the crowd. I like to encourage a little sing-song because I think everyone can have fun with it. There isn’t enough of that these days, people think they look silly. Using Ida is a great way to immerse different age groups, cultures.

It’s injecting the fun back into performance.

And finally, if you could have written any comedic character which would you choose?

That’s a good question. I love Victoria Wood, I grew up watching her. My favourite character is one of hers called ‘Kitty’. She’s nothing like Ida but she was very funny.

Excellent choice! Thank you for talking to us Chris/Ida, we can’t wait to see you in September!

Thank you, I can’t wait to be there.

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Lee Mack

Sheffield City Hall // September 13-16 The star of television shows Not Going Out and Would I Lie to You? brings four nights of gut-bustingly funny comedy to Sheffield City Hall this September. Yep, Lee Mack is back with his first live stand up tour in over four years. And he’s boasting plenty of new material - from witty one liners to well-crafted gags which you can expect to be delivered with the same level of high energy banter and fun. Now dubbed as one of the British comedy greats, this is without a doubt one of the most eagerly anticipated comedy shows to hit Sheff this year – don’t miss it! www.sheffieldcityhall. co.uk.

Funhouse Comedy Club

New Barrack Tavern // September 7 // £5 Welsh funnyman Dan Thomas visits the New Barrack Tavern armed with a repertoire of hilarious observational comedy and bundles of stage energy.

Also on the bill is Scott Bennett, Callum Oakley, Rachel Fairburn and compere Jonny Greatrex. www. funhousecomedy.co.uk.

Last Laugh Comedy Club

Sheffield Memorial Hall // September 5 // £16 Joining Last Laugh stalwart Toby Foster is accomplished gag writer Roger Monkhouse - whose crowd improvisation skills and easy observational style is sure to go down a treat with the City Hall audience. Also on the sidesplittingly good bill is Sean Percival and Michael Legge. As always, there will be laughter, food, drink and a late night disco! www. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk.

Joe Wilkinson & Paul McCaffrey

Sheffield University Union // September 25 A critically acclaimed stand up and comedy talent, who’s achieved wide recognition through his appearances on 8 out of 10 Cats, Him and Her, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You, Joe brings his hilarious mix of self-deprecating comedy and entertaining life anecdotes to the Sheffield Student Union. Joining him is rising star Paul McCaffrey - whom you may recognise from the brilliant Impractical Jokers. Expect plenty of charisma and his own brand of animated humour. www. sheffieldstudentsunion.com.

Lee Evans, the world’s most energetic comedian, returns to the Motorpoint Arena for an explosive pit stop this month. With years of side splitting routines under his belt, if you love pigeon-esque head movements, strange faces you didn’t know were possible and hilariously truthful observations, you’ll not want to miss this show - the comedian’s ferocious energy is only matched by the amount of sweat the comedian is renowned for producing.

The three dates for your diary are Thursday 11, Friday 12 & Saturday 13.

See www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk for more.

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Tfif Icons // Fridays // 4pm – 3:30am That Friday feeling, eh? Head along to Icons and give a warm welcome to the long-awaited

weekend - by bellowing out a selection of your favourite guilty pleasures on the karaoke. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be telling The X-Factor judges that the downstairs room at TFIF was where it all started for you. If your vocal chords aren’t quite up to the challenge, feel free to point and laugh – or head upstairs and, in the words of the right honourable Missy Elliott, “get ur freak on.” Expect a tasty weekend cocktail of chart, dance and only the finest gay anthems.

Mmmmm. www.iconssheffield. co.uk.

Sonique live PA + afterparty Twist & Fuel // September 6 // 9pm – 6am Twist and Fuel have only gone and nabbed themselves superstar vocalist/DJ Sonique for a mahoosive Saturday night mash-up – guaranteed to go down in Sheffield LGBT folklore.

Expect the legendary performer to Put a Spell on You and we can promise that, ahem, it will Feel so Good when she hits the stage at 1am. Get warmed up at the preparty in Twist, and when suitably in rave mode, head across to Fuel – where things will be cooking ‘til very, VERY late. Starting at 9pm and wrapping up at 6am; it’s kinda’ like a working day… but at night… with banging tunes and drink offers. www.fuelandtwist. co.uk.

Pounded Dempseys // Wednesdays // 9pm – 4am Why should great nights out put a hole in your pocket? No more, we say! Pounded allows you to save on your pennies whilst getting jiggy with it on the dance floor. Each Wednesday will see £1 drink offers until 1am, combined with the obligatory Dempsey’s collection of floor fillers, chart

and R&B. There are no excuses for missing this one, ladies and gents! www.dempseys-sheffield. com.

Thursdays Are Gay! #31 // Thursdays // 5pm – 2.30am Sheff-City’s latest LGBT hotspot, #31, has arrived! Hurrah!

Based in the old Lion’s Lair, the legendary venue has had a lick of paint and is ready, with the aid of its silly o’clock party license, to accommodate your merrymaking needs. Thursdays are gayer than ever, bringing you the best feel good party anthems and all round ‘big’ vibes for you party people. Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, great drinks and a host of top notch resident DJ’s – sounds #Epic to us! www.facebook.com/ hashtag31sheffield.

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SHAKESPEARES LISTINGS Wednesday 3rd september: James Fagan Presents: The Teacups + Patrick Rose. £8. Doors 8pm, Friday 5th september: Krap-Werk, The Meat Comes From The North, Stu Faulkner and guests. Free Entry. Doors 8pm.

Voted Sheffield Camra Pub of the Year 2013 Cask ales on rotation (over 2000 in less then 3 years), Over 125 whiskies, wide range of rums, gins, vodkas and ciders.

EVERY THURSDAY shakespeares pub Quiz.

Test your knowledge of shakespeare, sport, science and stuff from 9.00 free entry & drinks to be won

EVERY wEDnESDAY

reg & friends open acoustic night.

Come along and play, sing or just watch. free entry

0114 275 59 59

www.shakespeares-sheffield.CO.uk shakespeares ale & Cider house, 146 – 148 Gibraltar street

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saturday 6th september: Wagon Wheel Presents: The Listeners, Anytown, Mat Wale and Huw Costin. £4. Doors 8pm. monday 8th september: Toffee Vaudeville Show: £3 (donated to Weston Park Cancer Charity). 8:30 Friday 12th september: Green City Blues. £5. 8pm class, 9pm saturday 13th september: The Legendary King Bee Rhythm and Blues Club. £4. 8 o’clock, monday 15th september: Ollie King. Gambit album launch party, 8pm. £TBC Friday 19th september: Powered Flight Music presents: Dan Walsh. 8pm. £TBC saturday 20th september: The Mourning After + DJ’s Ricky Bean, Mathew Clarke and Graham Wright. Doors 8pm, £4 Friday 26th september: Poetry evening featuring 10 poets. Details TBC saturday 27th september: Wagon Wheel Media presents: Matt Andersen + M&J Blues.

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TOP PICKS Soul Society North

Genting Club // September 20 // 11pm – 4am // £8/£10/£12/£15 Back by popular demand, the Soul Society returns to the slinky surroundings of the Genting Club’s Fahrenheit bar this month.

September 20 is the date for your diary when the likes of DJ Stevie Wonder, Mikael Diaz, DJ Kenny B, Fluid Irie and Norman Anthony will be dishing out the finest 80s, 90s and upfront Soul – along with a side helping of R&B and Reggae Revival. Get your glad-rags on – you know you’ve got soul! www.gentingclubsheffield.com.

PLANET ZOGG

WHERE: PLUG WHEN: SEPTEMBER 19 September 19 will see galactic gargantuan that is Planet Zogg celebrating 14 earth years since it first blasted off on a hyperdelic journey through the dimensions.

The Main Room sees a Sheffield debut of up & coming psychedelia tech-funkers Broken Eye as well as a Zogg debut for local producer/DJ Act One. Lineform & Tom Goose will be laying down some chunky goodness - while Dill & Greg Zogg will be purveying some fine birthday hyperdelia.

Elsewhere, in the Disco Of Doom, it’s a heady mix breakbeat from Dusk ‘till Dawn supremo Where’s North, party tunes ago-go courtesy of Brighton’s Dark Knight, hip shaking house from CJ, reggae/world grooves via Legaliz and the funky sounds of JohnnyM. Needless to say, there’ll be all the usual cosmicness - plus birthday trimmings. Resistance, as always, is futile.

11pm - 6am, £6/£8/£10, www.planetzogg.co.uk.

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O2 Academy // September 26 // 10pm – 6am // £15 September 26 sees Ahora bringing one of the most talked about acts and labels in house music to the O2 Academy - for the first of what’s set to be a monthly residency.

French house pair Amine Edge & DANCE will headline the mega party under the banner of their label, CUFF, with closely associated acts Clouded Judgement and Sion also on the bill.

Having previously worked with acts such as Skream, Gorgon City, Solomun and Carl Craig, Ahora is renowned quality line-ups and boutique events. This is set to be one of those ‘I was there’ moments – so best to grab those tix well in advance. www.o2academysheffield. co.uk.

Southside Wrestling

MIXTAPE

WHERE: DADA WHEN: SEPTEMBER 11 Mixtape represents months of hard work from a new group of DJs who’ll be coming together on September 11 at Dada to perform with three of Sheffield’s top established names - Andy H, Winston Hazel and Alex Deadman.

The project is part of Under The Stars - a social enterprise based in Sheffield which runs music and DJ workshops and club nights for adults with learning disabilities across Yorkshire.

The event is totally free. New DJs on the night will include Alex Remix, DJ Matthew, The Blue Dragon, DJ Dillan, James Riot and DJ Ryan. www.reach4thestars.org.uk

DQ // September 19 // 7pm – 10pm // £10 We happen to know Southside Wrestling Entertainment have had their eye on the Steel City for quite some time – working quietly but diligently behind the scenes to secure the perfect venue for a debut showcase.

And you know what? Looks like they’ve found it…

In what’s sure to be a totally unique (and no doubt rowdy) experience, September 19 will see the team taking over DQ! Furthermore, they’ll be bringing all the top stars from the Southside roster - including reigning TNA Tag Team champs The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) who’ll be taking on Project Ego (Martin Kirby and Kris Travis) in a first time ever international dream match.

In their own words: The hunt, is on…www.southsidewrestling. co.uk.

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WIN A PAIR OF TIX FOR BESTIVAL! Exposed has teamed up with Bestival to offer 2xpairs of adult weekend camping tickets to their Desert Island Disco on the Isle of Wight this September.

With a mighty ten fields of wonderment filled with amazing music, insane sideshows and magical happenings, Bestival 2014 (taking place at Robin Hill Country Park from Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 September), is jam-packed with party flavours and escapist action.

This year’s gargantuan line-up features headline sets from OutKast, Foals, Chic feat Nile Rodgers and Beck - plus live sets from Busta Rhymes, Disclosure, Paloma Faith, Basement Jaxx, La Roux, Major Lazer, London Grammar, Sam Smith and Candi Staton among many others. There’ll also be DJ sets from Sven Vath, Annie Mac, Chase & Status, Skream and tons more while the Bestival Big Top (hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music) will see the cream of their presenter team introducing the likes of Chvrches, Bonobo, SBTRKT, Temples and dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip. The live line-up might be massive but, as anybody who’s been to Bestival knows, it’s not all about the music – there’s also incredible must-see attractions such as The Port, the Wishing Tree, The Grand Palace of Entertainment, Come Dancing, Reggae Roots, Club Dada, The Ambient Forest, Caravanserai and the legendary Bollywood Cocktail Bar - all topped off with a truly mesmerising Fireworks Finale.

For more information, and to book weekend tickets, go to www.bestival.net - but hurry as Bestival is now very close to selling out yet again this year.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of Bestival 2014 adult weekend camping tickets, head to www.exposedmagazine. co.uk/win-stuff.

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LIAM O’SHEA

Liam O’Shea, AKA Lo Shea, is the founder of city warehouse dance Mecca Hope Works – who this month welcomes a first to the Steel City. So, Lo Shea – what’s the craic?

Word on the street is you’ve got something pretty special for us this month…

Thats right! Resident Advisor will be doing their first EVER Show in Sheffield with me another exclusive for Hope Works.

Hope Works has really garnered a rep, both nationally and internationally, as one of the best warehouse venues in the UK… It has indeed. We’ve been in DJ Mag’s High 5 TWICE in less than 2 years – and we’re consistently at the top of Resident Advisor’s event charts whenever I do a ‘Hope Works presents’ event. Over the last 5 years I’ve organically built up a following through various events and parties - from doing a Downlo party with Huxley in Collard Manson 4 years ago, to setting up what was the now legendary Dan Sane, to Hope Works. I’ve had the likes of Carl Craig, Theo Parrish, Ben Klock, Levon Vincent, Boddika and so many more play here. All this combined led to Resident Advisor choosing the venue to make their debut in Sheffield.

Who’s on the bill then?

This will be a world class line-up of the freshest new talent in techno. Rodhad is the new favourite coming out of Berlin - and who was a highlight for many people at Deckmantel this year. Perc’s last album was a belter. He’s received worldwide support for his work and is now recognised as a major player in techno - while Happa is the newest and youngest new talent in UK techno. Seriously, he’s destined for big things. Alongside Hodge from Bristol, and Volte-Face from London, we have a wonderful spectrum of talent from all over the UK. And what else is brewing in the Hope Works cauldron..?

On Saturday October 4 we have FunkinEven - featuring Miami’s Greg Beato, Bradley Zero from Boiler Room, myself (Lo Shea - live) and Chris Duckenfield followed by our second birthday event on November 22 where I’m absolutely over the moon to announce we have an utter legend in techno – Jeff Mills, all the way from Detroit. Following this I’ll be announcing a NYE event at Hope Works very soon - if it’s anything like last year it’ll be amazing!

Tickets are £12, see www.residentadvisor.net for more. Read the full interview online at www. exposedmagazine.co.uk and catch the Resident Advisor night at Hope Works on October 4.

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Sept 4: Warren Peace Presents... Cabaret Cavalcade

Beautiful/bonkers burlesque and cabaret hosted by the leg-end that is Warren Peace. 8pm-2am, free.

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Sept 6: Prohibition

An evening of Prohibition-era themed fun and frolics - with live Jazz singers, jazz DJs and casino tables… all in the name of charidee. 7pm-3am, £3 suggested donation on the door, all proceeds to Mind UK.

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Sept 12: Washington Live presents...

A cracking live offering in the form of XXX GIRLS + String Theory (8pm-10pm) - ably followed

by PLAN B - Punk/Glam/60’s Beat/Soul/New Wave.

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Sept 24: If You Must Go To Work Tomorrow...

WE LOVE BUSH If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that everyone loves a bit of Bush. Kate Bush, that is. So, head to Solly St’s Redhouse on the 27th for Sounds of Love – a night dedicated to all things Kate courtesy of LaDIYfest. Expect Kate Bush cover songs, dance moves, themed party games, fancy dress DJ sets and more. All funds raised will go to support more community gatherings for female empowerment. Doors 8pm, entry £4. Visit ladiyfestsheffield.wordpress.com for more.

WIN A PAIR OF TIX TO NAPOLEONS’ VIP LAUNCH NIGHT!

Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Owlerton, is currently undergoing a £2 million refurbishment and extension to include a new restaurant, new bar & lounge, extended gaming floor - and the first outdoor gaming terrace out of the capital!

We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the exclusive invite-only VIP Launch Night on Thursday 16th October. From what we’ve heard, it’s set to be a cracking night - with entertainment, tasters from the new menu, a £2000 cash prize draw and much more!

And, to make things even better, City Taxis will kindly provide a return taxi journey within the Sheffield limits to the winner!

To enter, simply head to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/win-stuff.

Get your much needed blues dose courtesy of the Honey Bee collective. Live turns include TJ Norton & The Suitcase + Moz Casserly (Downtown Roots) - followed by the mighty Martin Bedford spinning blues disks. 8pm-Late, £5OTD.

An evening of music by and influenced by The Smiths and Morrissey – to rightly celebrate the release of his forthcoming album and tour. Tracks spun by DJ Mike Holmes. 8pm-1am, free.

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25th Sept: Psych Out!

Don’t freak out – Psych Out! Live music TBA followed by Psych Out DJs playing Psych/garage and gaze + visuals. 8pm-2am, free. www.washingtonsheffield.com

THE WHITE STUFF There’s a few new additions to The White Lion’s burgeoning calendar this month. Sundays 7 and 21 see Max Johnson & Family treading the boards from 3pm – whilst In The Spotlight (9th) offers up a headline act followed by an acoustic open mic sesh hosted by Kev Percy. Young musos are offered a platform on Sunday 14 courtesy of the new Youth Bands event (3pm) – and Totally Unplugged (16th) does exactly what it says on the tin under the able gaze of Julia McInally and Rob Dickinson. Get involved and see what else is happening via the Exposed website. See www.whitelionsheffield.co.uk for more.

THE LEOPARD CHANGES ITS SPOTS It was to Doncaster as The Boardwalk was to Sheffield – so, when The Leopard closed its doors earliest this year after decades as one of the borough’s highest profile live venues, the region mourned.

Well, mourn no more – as Doncaster Conferencing, Catering and Events Ltd (who run the gigs, conferences and bars for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust) have signed a lease to reopen the legendary West Street venue.

Chris Hone, from DCCE said: “We’re looking to work with all pubs in the West Street area to develop a plan which will attract more people to the area and help to grow the economy. While The Leopard was predominantly known for live music we intend to broaden the scope to offer comedy and cinema. We’ll also be looking to offer rehearsal space

for local bands and groups. Our aim is also to create a great place where people can meet, eat and relax in a good social setting.”

If all goes to plan, the all new Leopard will be open for the end of Summer. See www.facebook.com/leoparddoncaster for more.

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THE LADY AND THE CAT

We tracked down street artist Coloquix to tell us a bit about his signature black haired lady and her feline friend, - and how it came to be that Bill Murray has been seen sporting a tee with his design on…

Only recently taking to the streets to splash a bit of paint around, Coloquix explains that getting into street art was “a very happy accident.” Stumbling into the old factory behind Niche, he locked eyes upon a Phlegm piece. “A lot of the stuff in Sheffield was intriguing - but his just melted my brain. It wasn’t just the way it looked, but also where it was - and it wasn’t long before I caved in and had a bash myself. My first attempt was round the back of an old outside lav with some tins of Plastikote. It wasn’t good, but it smelled pretty - and the bug had already bitten by that point”.

Coloquix describes himself as being “between real life jobs”, yet with a passion for painting he does create art for those who ask. “I’m always flattered when this occurs. Getting paid to do it feels very unnatural, and the concept offends some people, as if it’s impure somehow to paint where people actually want you to. But doing something you love for a living surely has to be the goal?”

Cats seem to be a theme running throughout, and nearly all of Coloquix’s work features the same woman along with a creature of some sort. Is there a reason? “Well, I feel grimy admitting it, but complacency certainly played a big part! The very first public things I did were just a couple of emulsion-smothered paste-ups which featured both an early version of her and a feline companion. I remember driving past one of them and

seeing a group of Chinese tourists posing for photos next to it. I think the urge to try other things died right there and then!

I did once start painting a man in a top hat with a massive beard - but thankfully saw the error of my ways. What was next, dogs? It wouldn’t have worked.”

A lot of Sheffield street art crops up in unusual places and Coloquix’s work is no different. Describing painting in the woods during the Sahara dust cloud earlier this year, he explains how “the air was thick with fog and eerie as anything. Bit weird on your lonesome that one - but really enjoyable. During one of these woodland sessions a hare sat watching me for about five minutes. You don’t get that in a crackhouse. I love a good derelict building, but there’s always a danger of aggravating someone when you paint in popular spots.” Besides getting caught painthanded, another challenge comes in the form of battling the elements. “Roofs don’t mean a thing when you’re inside some of these buildings.” Another particularly memorable (for the wrong reasons) experience was when Coloquix ventured

into an old factory which was smackbang in the middle of Sheffield’s red-light district. “There was only one entrance at this time and, as we left, we had to dodge an array of used condoms… which weren’t there when we’d arrived.” Gip. A lot of street artists revel in the challenge of painting bigger, bolder locations… so, what’s the dream? “I find myself fantasising about impossible paints these days. Like, I’d love for Sheffield to wake up to find that one of the less pleasing office-blocks around the bottom of The Moor had a giant woman on the side of it.

Or, better still, throw a lady and her cats on the Millennium Dome or something mad. Sadly I’d have to freeze time in order to pull this kind of thing off.”

Speaking of pulling things off, how did actor Bill Murray happen upon a Coloquix designed tee, is it genuine? “Oh yes indeed. Bill and I are good friends and he wears that t-shirt all the time. You should see the tattoo I designed for him... it’s frightening.” So, what’s next in the pipeline? “As much as I love Sheffield, I think it’s about time the lass and her cats wandered further afield. In the short term, I’m yet to use a cherry picker... imagine that! I suppose the next stage is to see just how big herself and her cats can become.

A twenty foot cat might be a bit much, but there’s only one way to find out.”

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Rachel Lightfoot, more commonly known on the burlesque stage as Deadly Nightshade, has been the brains behind the fabulous Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque group since 2008. For the last six years she’s been providing Sheffield with quality burlesque performances from international stars to local beginners from her weekly run classes, encouraging women to let-loose, have fun, and gain confidence through the power of burlesque. We caught up with her to talk about up- and- coming show ‘Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Does New Orleans’.

Hi Rachel, can you tell us a little bit about the beginnings of the Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque group?

I decided to start up the group because it was something different - and from my experience I didn’t think there was any opportunity for amateur performers to get on the stage. We started doing shows at The Red House, and then we moved to West Street Live – we’ve religiously held shows there every quarter since we started. I also organise premium shows at The Leadmill which showcases more professional burlesque performers from all over the world.

Your show in September appears to be quite dark, with ‘voodoo, vampires and ghosts’, whilst being set on Bourbon

Street and the French Quarter of New Orleans…

Yep, we’ve taken this buzzing carnival atmosphere and placed it alongside some of America’s more sinister myths and legends - like the New Orleans’ Axe Man and the Queen of Voodoo. Many of the themes for our performances generally come from anything - but we definitely have more of an interest in horror and thrills. It’s more exciting!

What can audiences look forward to at the September performance?

The main headlining act of the show, my close friend and previous student, Raven Noir is a fabulous performer and definitely worth seeing. She’s gone from strength to strength since she joined my classes and now she’s become an international star. Expect lots of feathers and visually stunning costumes!

Finally, what makes burlesque so enjoyable to perform and watch?

It’s generally a female-ran industry, and is solely based on empowering the female dancers. Many people associate burlesque with notions of sleaziness, but it’s not about that at all. The dancers on stage aren’t stripping to get a man; they’re doing it for themselves - it’s fun and gives you an amazing sense of confidence.

Catch Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Does New Orleans at West Street Live on September 7. See secretsoftheboudoirburlesque.com for more.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

WHERE: THE MONTGOMERY THEATRE WHEN: 10 – 13 SEPTEMBER The Easy Street Theatre Company Present this classic stage show. Jesus and his disciples are being led back to Jerusalem. Awaiting them, execution. With the help of Judas Iscariot, the Romans can withhold their power. The crucifixion can commence. The final days of Jesus Christ have arrived.

Featuring hit songs such as I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Superstar and Heaven On Their Minds; the international sensation, Jesus Christ Superstar, tells the story of Christ’s demise and brings it to life in one of the most timeless and unforgettable rock operas ever produced. £10/£12. www.easystreettheatre.co.uk 118 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk

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OUR TOP FIVE

BEST OF MUSEUMS IN SHEFFIELD

DEAR SHEFFIELD...

WHERE: SHEFFIELD WHEN: TILL 28 SEPTEMBER Part of Festival of the Mind, A Letter to Sheffield invites you to share your experiences, stories and musings of the Steel City through the lost art of letter writing. Not usually known for shouting about themselves, the project is aiming to throw light onto the wonders of this creative and industrious city. Talk about your favourite view, pub, person, park, or what you’ve discovered, learned or achieved here.

A Letter to Sheffield will become an exhibition held at Castle House from 18-28 September and a book made up of letters to Sheffield will be given away for free during the festival.

Your letter to Sheffield will be published alongside historical letters from Mary Queen of Scots and Charles Peace (Sheffield’s famous 19th-century murderer!), illustrated letters from the Western Front and the Spanish Civil War - plus memories of fellow Sheffielders from across the ages.

So, what’s Sheffield mean to you? Write for pages, jot down a mere sentence or even a doodle. Find out more, including how and where to send your letter to by visiting www. ourfaveplaces.co.uk/events/happenings/a-letter-tosheffield. Free.

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RECORDING BRITAIN NOW @ MILLENNIUM

1 GALLERY

Inspired by the Recording Britain theme from the dawn of World War II this exhibition sees the way people react and re-imagine places of national interest. A diverse, eye-opening and refreshing look into historical places of our nation. Until 12 October. Free.

SHEFFIELD & THE FIRST WORLD WAR @

2 WESTON PARK

Marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War, revisit the first global tragedy with stories from the frontline to the home front. Until 1 March 2015 . Free.

PICTURE THE POET

WHERE: GRAVES GALLERY WHEN: 3RD SEPTEMBER Bringing together images of some of the most renowned poets of our times, captured by equally well-known photographers, Picture the Poet provides insight into the people behind the words. Including Benjamin Zephaniah, Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy and more, the portraits cover a range of themes from identity, place, love, loss and struggle over six decades of artistic production from the 1950s right up to the present day. This is a touring exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery and one not to be missed. Free.

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The tour of the Imperial Ming vase makes its rounds to Sheffield, accompanied by work of Sheffield based artists. The vase tells of China’s wealth of history, power and culture in the 15th century. Until 5 October. Free.

The impressive prints of American artist Joseph Pennell portrays the scale and force of the growing First World War munitions work. A collection for any enthusiast of war history, remarkable art and really, really big factories. Until 13 December. Free.

Telling Sheffield stories through objects was never so dramatic until now. Voted for by the public, the objects range from hand crafted knifes to medieval tiles. Until 5 October. Free.

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THE BEST OF EXPOSED ONLINE

There’s a whole bunch of other stuff we simply couldn’t fit in the mag due to the finite nature of physical resources.

So hooray for the internet! Go to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for more articles, interviews, blogs and goodies.

COULD IT BE MAGIC?

GOOD LORD

Artist Caz Scott exhibits her imaginative and playful sculptures, paintings and photographs at The Clock Tower Gallery at Sheffield Northern General Hospital. http://tinyurl.com/pwdbg72.

Artist and designer Lord Bunn has created some stunning Sheffield maps, postcards small prints and t-shirts. Get your hands on a free print (retailing at £40) by entering our comp. http://tinyurl.com/ pwdbg72

OUR PICKS

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES

Ranting, but mostly raving, about Sheffield is what we do. The lovely folk at Eleven Design and Our Favourite Places think so too - and have gone and made a video of some of the city’s best bits. Makes you feel all warm inside. http://vimeo.com/49070228.

IN FOR THE WIN

Fancy nabbing a £50 voucher to spend at Sakushi?

Simply snap a picture of yourself next time you’re in the restaurant, upload and tag it (www.facebook. com/sakushi/@Sakushi_Sushi) for the chance to win.

PAINT BY NUMBERS

Local artist Tom Harker exhibits expressive paintings of the female form at 35 Chapel Walk in his first solo exhibition, from September 1 – 14. http://tinyurl.com/ l4mrq33.

BARK AROUND THE PARK

Take your four legged friend on a walk around the park and raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Walkies! http://tinyurl.com/jvp28ba.

SKIRTING AROUND

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THE LADY AND THE CAT

We tracked down street artist Coloquix to tell us a bit about his signature black haired lady and her feline friend, - and how it came to be that Bill Murray has been seen sporting a tee with his design on…

Only recently taking to the streets to splash a bit of paint around, Coloquix explains that getting into street art was “a very happy accident.” Stumbling into the old factory behind Niche, he locked eyes upon a Phlegm piece. “A lot of the stuff in Sheffield was intriguing - but his just melted my brain. It wasn’t just the way it looked, but also where it was - and it wasn’t long before I caved in and had a bash myself. My first attempt was round the back of an old outside lav with some tins of Plastikote. It wasn’t good, but it smelled pretty - and the bug had already bitten by that point”.

Coloquix describes himself as being “between real life jobs”, yet with a passion for painting he does create art for those who ask. “I’m always flattered when this occurs. Getting paid to do it feels very unnatural, and the concept offends some people, as if it’s impure somehow to paint where people actually want you to. But doing something you love for a living surely has to be the goal?”

Cats seem to be a theme running throughout, and nearly all of Coloquix’s work features the same woman along with a creature of some sort. Is there a reason? “Well, I feel grimy admitting it, but complacency certainly played a big part! The very first public things I did were just a couple of emulsion-smothered paste-ups which featured both an early version of her and a feline companion. I remember driving past one of them and

seeing a group of Chinese tourists posing for photos next to it. I think the urge to try other things died right there and then!

I did once start painting a man in a top hat with a massive beard - but thankfully saw the error of my ways. What was next, dogs? It wouldn’t have worked.”

A lot of Sheffield street art crops up in unusual places and Coloquix’s work is no different. Describing painting in the woods during the Sahara dust cloud earlier this year, he explains how “the air was thick with fog and eerie as anything. Bit weird on your lonesome that one - but really enjoyable. During one of these woodland sessions a hare sat watching me for about five minutes. You don’t get that in a crackhouse. I love a good derelict building, but there’s always a danger of aggravating someone when you paint in popular spots.” Besides getting caught painthanded, another challenge comes in the form of battling the elements. “Roofs don’t mean a thing when you’re inside some of these buildings.” Another particularly memorable (for the wrong reasons) experience was when Coloquix ventured

into an old factory which was smackbang in the middle of Sheffield’s red-light district. “There was only one entrance at this time and, as we left, we had to dodge an array of used condoms… which weren’t there when we’d arrived.” Gip. A lot of street artists revel in the challenge of painting bigger, bolder locations… so, what’s the dream? “I find myself fantasising about impossible paints these days. Like, I’d love for Sheffield to wake up to find that one of the less pleasing office-blocks around the bottom of The Moor had a giant woman on the side of it.

Or, better still, throw a lady and her cats on the Millennium Dome or something mad. Sadly I’d have to freeze time in order to pull this kind of thing off.”

Speaking of pulling things off, how did actor Bill Murray happen upon a Coloquix designed tee, is it genuine? “Oh yes indeed. Bill and I are good friends and he wears that t-shirt all the time. You should see the tattoo I designed for him... it’s frightening.” So, what’s next in the pipeline? “As much as I love Sheffield, I think it’s about time the lass and her cats wandered further afield. In the short term, I’m yet to use a cherry picker... imagine that! I suppose the next stage is to see just how big herself and her cats can become.

A twenty foot cat might be a bit much, but there’s only one way to find out.”

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5 mins with...

Rachel Lightfoot, more commonly known on the burlesque stage as Deadly Nightshade, has been the brains behind the fabulous Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque group since 2008. For the last six years she’s been providing Sheffield with quality burlesque performances from international stars to local beginners from her weekly run classes, encouraging women to let-loose, have fun, and gain confidence through the power of burlesque. We caught up with her to talk about up- and- coming show ‘Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Does New Orleans’.

Hi Rachel, can you tell us a little bit about the beginnings of the Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque group?

I decided to start up the group because it was something different - and from my experience I didn’t think there was any opportunity for amateur performers to get on the stage. We started doing shows at The Red House, and then we moved to West Street Live – we’ve religiously held shows there every quarter since we started. I also organise premium shows at The Leadmill which showcases more professional burlesque performers from all over the world.

Your show in September appears to be quite dark, with ‘voodoo, vampires and ghosts’, whilst being set on Bourbon

Street and the French Quarter of New Orleans…

Yep, we’ve taken this buzzing carnival atmosphere and placed it alongside some of America’s more sinister myths and legends - like the New Orleans’ Axe Man and the Queen of Voodoo. Many of the themes for our performances generally come from anything - but we definitely have more of an interest in horror and thrills. It’s more exciting!

What can audiences look forward to at the September performance?

The main headlining act of the show, my close friend and previous student, Raven Noir is a fabulous performer and definitely worth seeing. She’s gone from strength to strength since she joined my classes and now she’s become an international star. Expect lots of feathers and visually stunning costumes!

Finally, what makes burlesque so enjoyable to perform and watch?

It’s generally a female-ran industry, and is solely based on empowering the female dancers. Many people associate burlesque with notions of sleaziness, but it’s not about that at all. The dancers on stage aren’t stripping to get a man; they’re doing it for themselves - it’s fun and gives you an amazing sense of confidence.

Catch Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Does New Orleans at West Street Live on September 7. See secretsoftheboudoirburlesque.com for more.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

WHERE: THE MONTGOMERY THEATRE WHEN: 10 – 13 SEPTEMBER The Easy Street Theatre Company Present this classic stage show. Jesus and his disciples are being led back to Jerusalem. Awaiting them, execution. With the help of Judas Iscariot, the Romans can withhold their power. The crucifixion can commence. The final days of Jesus Christ have arrived.

Featuring hit songs such as I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Superstar and Heaven On Their Minds; the international sensation, Jesus Christ Superstar, tells the story of Christ’s demise and brings it to life in one of the most timeless and unforgettable rock operas ever produced. £10/£12. www.easystreettheatre.co.uk 118 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk

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OUR TOP FIVE

BEST OF MUSEUMS IN SHEFFIELD

DEAR SHEFFIELD...

WHERE: SHEFFIELD WHEN: TILL 28 SEPTEMBER Part of Festival of the Mind, A Letter to Sheffield invites you to share your experiences, stories and musings of the Steel City through the lost art of letter writing. Not usually known for shouting about themselves, the project is aiming to throw light onto the wonders of this creative and industrious city. Talk about your favourite view, pub, person, park, or what you’ve discovered, learned or achieved here.

A Letter to Sheffield will become an exhibition held at Castle House from 18-28 September and a book made up of letters to Sheffield will be given away for free during the festival.

Your letter to Sheffield will be published alongside historical letters from Mary Queen of Scots and Charles Peace (Sheffield’s famous 19th-century murderer!), illustrated letters from the Western Front and the Spanish Civil War - plus memories of fellow Sheffielders from across the ages.

So, what’s Sheffield mean to you? Write for pages, jot down a mere sentence or even a doodle. Find out more, including how and where to send your letter to by visiting www. ourfaveplaces.co.uk/events/happenings/a-letter-tosheffield. Free.

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RECORDING BRITAIN NOW @ MILLENNIUM

1 GALLERY

Inspired by the Recording Britain theme from the dawn of World War II this exhibition sees the way people react and re-imagine places of national interest. A diverse, eye-opening and refreshing look into historical places of our nation. Until 12 October. Free.

SHEFFIELD & THE FIRST WORLD WAR @

2 WESTON PARK

Marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War, revisit the first global tragedy with stories from the frontline to the home front. Until 1 March 2015 . Free.

PICTURE THE POET

WHERE: GRAVES GALLERY WHEN: 3RD SEPTEMBER Bringing together images of some of the most renowned poets of our times, captured by equally well-known photographers, Picture the Poet provides insight into the people behind the words. Including Benjamin Zephaniah, Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy and more, the portraits cover a range of themes from identity, place, love, loss and struggle over six decades of artistic production from the 1950s right up to the present day. This is a touring exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery and one not to be missed. Free.

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THE WONDER OF WORK @ GRAVES GALLERY

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OUR CITY. OUR OBJECTS @ WESTON PARK

The tour of the Imperial Ming vase makes its rounds to Sheffield, accompanied by work of Sheffield based artists. The vase tells of China’s wealth of history, power and culture in the 15th century. Until 5 October. Free.

The impressive prints of American artist Joseph Pennell portrays the scale and force of the growing First World War munitions work. A collection for any enthusiast of war history, remarkable art and really, really big factories. Until 13 December. Free.

Telling Sheffield stories through objects was never so dramatic until now. Voted for by the public, the objects range from hand crafted knifes to medieval tiles. Until 5 October. Free.

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THE BEST OF EXPOSED ONLINE

There’s a whole bunch of other stuff we simply couldn’t fit in the mag due to the finite nature of physical resources.

So hooray for the internet! Go to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for more articles, interviews, blogs and goodies.

COULD IT BE MAGIC?

GOOD LORD

Artist Caz Scott exhibits her imaginative and playful sculptures, paintings and photographs at The Clock Tower Gallery at Sheffield Northern General Hospital. http://tinyurl.com/pwdbg72.

Artist and designer Lord Bunn has created some stunning Sheffield maps, postcards small prints and t-shirts. Get your hands on a free print (retailing at £40) by entering our comp. http://tinyurl.com/ pwdbg72

OUR PICKS

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES

Ranting, but mostly raving, about Sheffield is what we do. The lovely folk at Eleven Design and Our Favourite Places think so too - and have gone and made a video of some of the city’s best bits. Makes you feel all warm inside. http://vimeo.com/49070228.

IN FOR THE WIN

Fancy nabbing a £50 voucher to spend at Sakushi?

Simply snap a picture of yourself next time you’re in the restaurant, upload and tag it (www.facebook. com/sakushi/@Sakushi_Sushi) for the chance to win.

PAINT BY NUMBERS

Local artist Tom Harker exhibits expressive paintings of the female form at 35 Chapel Walk in his first solo exhibition, from September 1 – 14. http://tinyurl.com/ l4mrq33.

BARK AROUND THE PARK

Take your four legged friend on a walk around the park and raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Walkies! http://tinyurl.com/jvp28ba.

SKIRTING AROUND

The latest from Kate’s Kloset celebrates the summ

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Look Into His Eyes!

Being successful is not an accident!

Ahead of That’s the view of hypnotherapist this month’s and self-help guru Paul McKenna MADE festival, - who believes that achieving your Exposed Meets Paul dreams is all about thinking and McKenna. acting in the right way.

London-born Paul, who now lives in Los Angeles where he’s worked with everyone from rock stars and Hollywood movie legends to top business achievers, will be jetting in to open MADE, The Entrepreneur Festival in Sheffield on Wednesday September 24, with a powerful keynote speech.

And Paul, author of popular self-help titles including I Can Make You CONFIDENT and the best-selling self-help book in UK history, I Can Make You THIN, says he’ll be offering more than just a few tips to entrepreneurs looking to set up, launch and grow their businesses and achieve ultimate success.

He said: “I don’t believe that success and happiness are things that just randomly happen to some people and not others. I they work in different fields, it’s striking believe they are created through certain that their overall strategy for success ways of thinking and acting. I’ve had the in business is more or less the same. opportunity to work with people who are Basically you get rewarded in business for super achievers, and those who are in dire adding perceived value. It’s about really straits, and my focus at MADE will be to focusing on who your customers are and talk to people who are looking to launch what they want - and how you can offer their own business, or who’ve already got them that something extra.” a business up and running, about how Paul says super successful people are also they can make the success they crave a those who refuse to be defeated by knock self-fulfilling prophecy.” backs. And that doesn’t mean simply Paul, whose self-help books have sold sitting back and waiting for the punches more than seven million copies and been to come. translated into 32 languages, says his “When I work with anyone starting a curtain-raising presentation at MADE will new project, one of the first things I ask draw on his in depth study of some of the them is ‘What’s going to get in your way?’ world’s most successful business leaders By acknowledging the obstacle, and - including business magnate and investor preparing to be knocked back, I can find a Sir Richard Branson and retail multiway of dealing with it. I call it inoculation. billionaire Sir Philip Green.

Equally, sometimes you’ve simply got to “Although there are clearly distinctions take a punt. You can’t predict everything between super successful people as

that’s going to happen in life - but you can get yourself into a place of resilience so you’re better equipped to deal with whatever comes along.”

And Paul, whose self-help books and apps also focus on issues such as quitting smoking, sleeping better, gaining confidence and even mending a broken heart, believes that success is within everyone’s grasp.

“Anyone can be successful - but ultimately success will be defined by you. For some people, the measure of success is purely numbers, and how much money they’re making, for others it might be about running a business which is ethical or being able to work less and spend more time with their family. For me, the numbers are important - but more important is that you are able to feel proud of yourself.”

MADE, The Enterpreneur Festival, is at Sheffield City Hall on September 24/25. Tickets are £48 (£24 concessions).

For more information, visit www.madefestival.com.

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Nursing a coffee, whilst sat inside a quiet Greystones pub, is quite a perverse feeling. Ordinarily, the walls are reverberating with the sounds of quality live music and Exposed is enjoying a fine ale whilst mentally preparing a review of what’s on show. But today, they’ve kindly opened their doors early so we can use the surroundings for our September instalment of Exposed In Session.

Joining us are Paul, Marc, Darren and Dan from The Monday Club – all smartly dressed and looking perfectly at ease with the preinterview photo shoot (overlooking Darren’s persistence to close his eyes during shots).

Tipped as Sheff’s next big guitar band, and with their latest single Itchy Feet receiving huge kudos and a glowing review from the Exposed gang, we were eager to get the lads in to talk music, mod icons and, erm… snooker?

Hi chaps, what live tracks will you be playing for Exposed in Session?

Paul: We’ll be doing Itchy Feet and a new song which we’re very excited about called Time Ticks Away.

A little birdie told me that Itchy Feet was actually written as homage to Alex ‘The Hurricane’ Higgins. Can you confirm?

Paul: Yeah, it came from a newspaper article that I read on holiday about Higgins just after he died; I took direct quotes such as “itchy feet” and “raise your glass to an empty seat”, and then used other bits from the article to inspire the lyrics.

You can be seen playing snooker in the Itchy Feet video – and looking pretty good, I might add. Was this a case of clever editing or can you boys play?

Paul: I think we had to do a fair few takes! But, to be fair, me and Darren were members at Wadsley Bridge Snooker Club at one point.

Interview: Joe Food.

Photography: Timm Cleasby for The Picture Foundry.

Highest break? Be honest!

Darren: Oh dear. Actually, I think mine is about 26 – I think the practice paid off at one point.

Paul: Mines probably about 19 – which I don’t think I’m ever going to top!

Marc: Mines probably about four or summat! *Laughter* Dan: Yeah, I’m nearer to that sort of figure, too.

Ok, well, I think this naturally leads us into a bit of “If snooker players were in music bands?” For example, Ronnie o’ Sullivan has a slightly Brit Pop look about him – with his Gallagher-esque style swagger. What about Steve Davis?

Marc: Steve Davis would be in a math rock style band or something similar.

Darren: Yeah, he’s definitely into a bit of his prog rock, I reckon.

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Do you not think Davis is a bit of a crooner? I could see him performing a cheeky Sinatra number…

Paul: I think that’s more like John Parrot – I could imagine him being a cruise ship entertainer! *laughter* Dan: I saw Ken Doherty in the casino the other night. He’d fit in nicely with The Style Council, I reckon.

Well, Judd Trump certainly has a bit of a Busted haircut going on. He needs to sort that out.

Marc: Peter Ebdon would just play pure jazz for hours on end.

Paul: Stephen Lee would be in some sort of Blues Rock band – I could imagine him churning out a few riffs.

What about Stephen Hendry? It’s a tough one because he’s so glum all of the time. Would he be in an emo band?

Darren: Nah, I bet Hendry just hates all types of music. I think he hates everything apart from snooker.

Finally, where does Hazel Irvine fit into all of this?

Darren: I bet she’s got a wild side… maybe like a death metal band.

Paul: I’ve got it. She could be the lead singer of Arch Enemy!

We should probably talk a bit about music now. So, you’re with Tiny Teeth Records, who have a few promising bands playing under the label. I suppose people are going to be looking towards local bands such as yourselves to spark the revival for the local scene… does this make you feel slightly under pressure?

Paul: We love Sheffield, and there’s nowhere else I’d choose to live, but I think we’re looking at the bigger picture. Not to be disrespectful or anything but we’re just getting working hard and enjoying it as opposed to worrying about things like that.

I suppose there’s always the danger of being pigeon-holed as a ‘Sheffield band’.

Automatically, people start searching for comparisons to the Arctics, Milburn, Pulp, etc. Or articles bang on about how ‘northern’ or ‘down to earth’ bands are - *nods of agreement* - but would you agree that local music appears to be picking up again?

Marc: I’d say so. Tiny Teeth have been great in terms of helping younger bands and providing them with a platform to push on from.

Paul: I think it can be hard to keep an eye on the local scene when you’re in a band – you kind of have the blinkers on and I don’t manage to get to enough gigs as it is.

Marc: We had the Saturday off during Tramlines, so we went around and watched a load of bands. It made us realise that there is a lot of talent out there.

As a band, you’ve got this mod-style image going on – which is probably an underrepresented genre in contemporary music. Would you class typical mod bands: The Jam, The Kinks, The Small Faces as influences?

Paul: Definitely. Paul Weller is a bit of a musical hero of mine. There’s not really anything that he’s done which I don’t rate.

Reight, let’s test your inner modness.

Who would you choose to have a pint with out of Paul Weller, Roger Daltrey or… Jimmy from Quadrophenia?

Darren: I’d go for Jimmy. I think that would be… nice. We’d meet in Brighton and just get on one… it would be mental.

Paul: Weller for me. I think Jimmy would

be a bit too much, like. You could have a good natter with Weller, I reckon.

Marc: I think I’d go for Roger Daltrey, just for the legendary status of the guy.

Dan: Yeah, I’d go for Daltrey – purely because he’d have some incredible stories.

Anything exciting for the band around the corner?

Darren: Yeah, we’ve been spending time in the studio and should have a single release ready for November time.

Paul: The single is Time Ticks Away and we’re really looking forward to getting it out there. We were pleasantly surprised by the feedback from Itchy Feet and we reckon this one is stronger and a bit catchier!

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PARKWOOD KARTING We’re breaking the rules this month – by taking on ourselves. A spot of team building provided the perfect opportunity to indulge in some go-karting action. Who’d end up as Sterling Moss, and who’d end up a stalling loss? Read on, dear reader…

Words: Kieran Wade.

Pics: Marc Barker.

Parkwood Karting is a local go-karting circuit that encourages plenty of fun, team building and intense racing – equipped with karts sporting the Honda 270cc engine (these things can reach an impressive 50mph).

My only karting experience to this point is endless hours of Mario Kart – and it quickly becomes apparent virtual racing is nothing like the real thing. It’s always something I’ve wanted to do - despite the recurring thought that I might crash and burn.

Literally. But there’s essentially nothing to worry about - with marshals dotted around the 470 metre floodlit circuit to prevent any serious accidents (a nice reassurance for first time drivers like myself, Joseph and Samantha).

The sweltering sun was blazing down, not a single cloud in sight – that was until we actually started the race and it began to chuck it down with rain. Oh, so much rain. Following a video tutorial, we had to suit up. Most of the team had previous experience - although Paul’s last karting

encounter was back in 1989. I didn’t see him as a threat.

We all had a few warm-up laps, which instantly settled those initial nerves, replacing them with a sensation of pure enjoyment. It gave me a good feel for the karts. The biggest downfall, especially for men, is the lack of room around the crotch area once you’re sat in the kart – it’s genuinely frightening as something so delicate shouldn’t be that close to the ground. Onto the Grand Prix - just one of the tournament variations available. It consists of two qualifying heats and a final race which determines the winner based on a points system.

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RESULTS POSITION / FASTEST LAP HEAT 1 #1 James Eardley - 0:37.77 #2 Paul Cocker – 0:40.74 #3 Carl Reid – 0:41:68 #4 Joseph Food – 0:44.85 #5 Samantha Fielding – 0:45.26 #6 Nick Hallam – 0:44.30 #7 Rachel Heward – 0:45.98 #8 Kieran Wade – 0:47.06 HEAT 2 #1 James Eardley – 0:41.90 #2 Carl Reid – 0:40.13 #3 Nick Hallam – 0:44.38 #4 Joseph Food – 0:45.58 #5 Rachel Heward – 0:43.60 #6 Paul Cocker – 0:44. 34 #7 Kieran Wade – 0:49.37 #8 Samantha Fielding – 0:51.68 HEAT 1 The training finished, this was my big moment to shine. I sped down the initial stretch feeling confident, although the constant bombardment of rain on my helmet’s visor made things a little difficult visually. I took the corner quite well at first - however a few laps later the track really became affected by the rain, effectively making for slippery racing, leading to regular spin-outs and crashes.

With each lap I’d see someone either spinning out of control or colliding into the sides - making for some priceless moments. I eventually made a not-so-impressive eighth place - with my fastest lap standing at a miserable 0:47.06 seconds - giving me a whopping 1 point. James took first place - gaining maximum points and a best lap of 0:37.77.

HEAT 2 An improvement this round – I crashed only a few times as opposed to every single lap. Of course, the rain didn’t help, and I know I’m not using that as an excuse as everyone else was commenting on how much more difficult the circuit was in wet conditions. Despite being called “Kiera” on the scoreboard, my face lit up when I realised I wasn’t last – instead I was seventh. It’s a start, right? James once again came first, which quickly became a trend. Rachel was unfortunately the victim of being overlapped multiple times, but she powered through and still beat Paul, Samantha and myself – that tells me I’m an awful driver. I won’t say anything about Paul or Samantha, but you get the idea.

FINAL ROUND MD Phil was a late arrival, so Nick made way for him for the final round, something he’d come to regret as he easily won the award for worst crash of the day (he hit the sides so hard he managed to go straight through to the next section). By this point, the circuit had actually dried up a little, and I managed to get through 15 gruelling laps without bashing into the sides (although I did hit a few karts along the way). Behind my racing clobber I was dripping in sweat and a strange, terrifying sensation was running along my back. It instantly made me think something was wrong with my kart. I then found out it was due to using both pedals at the same time. A habit I couldn’t seem to break. No pun intended.

There were a few minor injuries along the way mainly Samantha who crashed so hard that the breath was taken right out of her. But, like a trooper, she carried on regardless. To no-one’s surprise, James won the final, with Carl and Paul following closely behind (Carl would later be relegated to third place after performing an ‘illegal manoeuvre’ on his final lap. Tut, tut, Carlos).

With his smug little face, James took to the podium and was awarded some fizz for his efforts. In true victory fanfare, the bottle erupted and practically everyone got doused (except Joe, who ran a mile - who knew fizz could be so frightening?).

An incredible experience accompanied with a healthy competitive edge, Parkwood Karting is a fantastic way to let loose and forget about the daily grind. Myself and the rest of Exposed highly recommend it.

FINAL #1 James Eardley – 0:36.22 #2 Paul Cocker – 0:36.97 #3 Carl Reid – 0:37.53 #4 Phil Turner – 0:37.43 #5 Samantha Fielding – 0:40.39 #6 Joseph Food – 0:42.45 #7 Kieran Wade – 0:43.07 #8 Rachel Heward – 0:39. 69

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So, it would seem that when it comes to being fast and furious, our James is the driving king.

Next month, business as usual, when we’ll be taking on the great and good of Sheffield… and no doubt leaving with our tails between our legs.

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394 - 396 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield

Rio offers the whole shopping experince from clothes, accessories, evening wear, fascinators and hats Our Italian linen and silk lines are extremely popular and are delivered on a weekly basis.

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Sharrow Vale On Show

With Sharrow Vale leading the Sheffield charge for The Great British High Street of the Year Award, we take a wander round the bustling community to find out why it’s so deserving of the honour. Words: Chris Morton.

The Great British High Street of the Year award is reserved for the highest of the high streets – and (in our considered opinion at least) none stand taller than Sharrow Vale.

The award is run by www. thegreatbritishhighstreet.co.uk and celebrates the people that work, play and live in our fantastic towns and cities - adding happiness and personality to our lives.

Considered by many as Sheffield’s hidden gem, Sharrow Vale is bursting with individuality, passion and quality.

The community is drenched in history too - with many businesses being family run, supporting each other and befriending all who grace their doors. The high street

experience is one that reminds you of a simpler time - and Sharrow Vale has all the heart that’ll bring you back time and time again.

This new competition is open to town teams and recognised local partnerships who can nominate a high street in their area - all with the aim of celebrating the incredible diversity and services that British high streets provide.

So, Sheffield needs to sing sweetly about Sharrow Vale, with its own buzz and atmosphere pulling in new custom and bringing new businesses to a thriving area fighting against the receding state of independents in our city.

But, don’t take our word for it-– here’s Sharrow Vale straight from the horse’s mouth. Giddy up…

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Porter Brook Deli Nick’s Porter Brook Deli is a cheese lover’s paradise – with up to 60 on show at any one time. Add to this a strong focus on local suppliers, plus a plethora of international meats and olives, and you have one deli-cious slice of Sharrow Vale.

A history lesson, if you please…

We’ve been here for fifteen months. Our first year was very successful and we’ve built up a big clientele. We’re constantly being complimented on the fact that we’ve completed the area - and now there isn’t a single thing you can’t get on the high street. We’ve been gradually extending our product range, now with 18 local producers and of course all your international ranges that are expected in a deli, like Spanish, Italian, etc.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

I love Sharrow Vale Road for its range and variety of shops. It feels like stepping into an old fashioned shopping street. It’s truly a one of a kind experience.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: I’ve only got one. Brilliant. www.porterbrookdeli.co.uk

evermore RIO

Evermore is owned by Janet Peckett. This landlady’s trip into the sweet shop business is really paying off – with scores of kids with sweet teeth and adults who love a taste of childhood nostalgia filling her tills. The shop, with its dreamy sugary scent, also boasts a beautiful gift shop in its enchanting space.

A history lesson, if you please… I was a landlady for twenty five years - but I’d always wanted to own a traditional sweet shop. We opened eight weeks ago - and it’s great. We attract loads of kids, obviously, but then we have the adults that pop in and see sweets they remember from when they were kids.

We have 120 jars of sweets, pic’n’mix and even sugar free ranges.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? I love the environment. It’s so friendly and pleasant. All the other shops that we work around are standalone shops, and together it gives the place a London atmosphere, like Carnaby Street. It’s cracking!

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Cosmopolitan, lively and fun.

Tell us more… We’re really excited about the way we run things. We’ve recently started Sweet Treat for the Week, (that’s a lot of rhyming for one sweet result) - one item is half price for that week. The shop also boasts a unique Sweet Cart to rent out to give parties a dusting of stylish sweetness. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/businesses/evermore-sweet-shop

Rivalling the sizzling the style and flavour of Brazil’s famous city, Carole’s spectacular boutique Rio has the range, quality and friendly faces that make this shop the fashion destination of the high street.

A little history lesson, if you please… I’ve been involved in the fashion business for over 30 years and the boutique has been a great addition to the street. People love to stop by and have a look at our latest offerings.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? I love the whole area. I love

all the different type of people the area attracts - and all the diverse shops that make the place what it is.

Why do you think Sharrow Vale should win the Great British High St of the Year award then?

It’s a thriving shopping quarter that has prospered and grown over the years to be one of the best areas in Sheffield. It feels like a real community working together for the good of everyone.

The Notting Hill of the Steel City! www.facebook.com/pages/RioBoutique-Sharrowvale-Road

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Made By Jonty

capelli hair salon

A restaurant quality café, Made by Jonty has been satisfying taste buds for years with its gourmet food and cakes rivalled by none. This enchanting little number offers a one a kind service you’ll struggle to find elsewhere.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve been here for four and a half years. The idea is chef-made food in a café. We hire chefs and have a brilliant mix of a café environment with restaurant quality dining. I was a fine dining chef for 20 years before and it’s an idea that the street has really supported.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is great for literally everything. There’s a shop for every need. There’s a fishmongers, butchers, boutiques - but it’s also got quirkiness with the little hardware shops and such. We’re a little community and will always trade little things. I’ll get my DIY stuff done for a flapjack or a coffee or something.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Independent, friendly, variety. www.madebyjonty.co.uk

Sam, the suave stylist who owns Capelli Hair Salon promises the pamperings of a prince or princess upon entering the pristine doors of Sharrow Vale’s favourite salon.

A little history lesson, if you please… The salon has been here for about eighteen years. I bought it a year and a half ago. It’s going great. Our clientele know that at Capelli’s it’s always a nice experience, we do hair, pamperings, and love to give redesigns and new looks for people who want a change or improvemen.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The best thing about Sharrow Vale is by far the lovely community and neighbourhood. You can see it everywhere - in the residential people who live here and also the businesses. You know everyone. You can bump into people and just have a nice chat. Also, it’s modern.

Sharrow Vale has its own buzz for sure.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, shoppable (if that’s a word) and local.

Tell us more… For readers who mention this article, you can get your first cut and finish at half price with selected stylists! www.capelli-hair.co.uk

A Month of Sundays Art legend Pete Mckee speaks is the man behind visually striking gallery, A Month of Sundays, which delivers food for thought and inspiration with art as vibrant as the area itself.

A little history lesson, if you please… We started the gallery 4 years ago in 2010. We wanted it to be a fun and family friendly art space. And that’s what we’ve got.

We’ve been very successful and well received with visitors from all over the world - adding a bit of our own style to the area. We have works by myself, Johnathan Wilkinson, Mick Marston and many more for free.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? It’s got to be the

selection of shops. The feeling you get is incredibly high street.

Mixed with the cosmopolitan cafes, the place is full of variety.

There’s all your shopping and food needs.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Errr… I don’t think I could. There’s so many that come to mind!

Tell us more… We’re very excited about the exhibition by Horace Panter ‘Nostalgia (Ain’t What It Used To Be)’ an artist who performed in one of the most influential and defining bands of the 1980’s, The Specials. The exhibition certainly promises to be quite special. www.petemckee. com For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk | 33

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Petal’s Accessories is certainly an essential to the high street of Sharrow Vale - with sterling jewellery, bags and plenty more. Sue and her husband are the force behind the sparkling shop…

A little history lesson if you please… We opened 2 years ago on the 28th of October - and for ten years previous we did online selling. But, after our son left for university, we decided we wanted to go back to brick and mortar. We’ve been very successful. We have lots of lovely regular customers who always come in for one thing and leave with loads.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is great because of the other shop keepers. Even the ones we’re in competition with are delightful people. There’s nowhere else you’d need to go, you can get all your shopping in one place!

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Real, quirky and community.

Tell us more… We have our birthday coming up on the 28th of October which we’re really excited about. It’s nice to celebrate our hard work with the local community and it’s a lot of fun. www.petal-accessories.co.uk

La Terrazza, the quality family ran Italian restaurant, stands strong after almost two decades of exquisite service.

Pasquale is the force behind it…

A little history lesson, if you please… We opened 18 years ago, starting small and slowly expanding. Now we’re a big restaurant. We like to keep it in the family. My son and daughter help me run it and it works fantastically. You can’t open a restaurant and do cheap food at great quality, if you need deals and offers to attract custom, you might as well close.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The area was the reason I bought the place – it’s always lively. There’s never any trouble and it’s a great family friendly area for any business. www.laterrazza.co.uk

brookhouse florist

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After a sparkling response from the community, Jenna’s recently transformed hidden treasure Little Gems is ready to shine in the thriving community of Sharrow Vale.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business was already established - but when I took it over three and a half years ago I transformed the place and turned it around. Now we have sunbeds, nail enhancements, and so much more - with just a small team of two people. We’re always very busy!

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The variety of people we get in, male and female, of all ages for the treatments we have. We get lots of word-of-mouth customers and the area is just great for business. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/businesses/little-gemssalon

Maria, owner of Brookhouse Florist, shares her secrets of how to keep things blossoming, sprouting and flourishing as she brightens up the streets of Sharrow Vale.

A little history lesson, if you please… It’s our 5 year anniversary this year. I’d always been around this type of business but the time felt right for me to give it a crack on my own.

And, just as importantly, it was the right place for me. People are always surprised how big we are inside and what a massive range we offer – we’re one of the biggest in the area, for sure.

What’s so special about Sharrow

Vale? There’s a great community spirit here in Sharrow Vale – and the footfall’s great. It’s a lovely, meandering little street – great for perusing – and you’re truly spoilt for choice when it comes to shopping.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award?

We deserve the award because we’re unique. You’ll struggle to find a more independent area in Sheffield – and we really do have everything you could wish for.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Unique, friendly… home. www.thebrookhouseflorist.co.uk

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 Bespoke cakes  cake decorating paraphernalia  cake decorating classes

388 Sharrow Vale RoadSheffield, S11 8ZP Tel: 0114 2663168 Rachel@OhSugarSheffield.co.uk

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Beauty Care’s Helen set aside time from her busy beauty packed afternoon to tell us why they’re so successful at caring for the entire community’s beauty needs.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business has been established in this area for about twenty six years - and I took over about 8 years ago.

The customers responded brilliantly to us. We get plenty of word of mouth customers for our beauty treatments, which is always great.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? My favourite thing about Sharrow Vale has to be the community. All the businesses work together and help each other. It’s a really special place.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, local, fun. www.beautycareinsheffield.com

Shooting for the stars and more, impressive off-license StarmoreBoss boasts a one of a kind knowledge and stock that promises to fulfil all your alcohol needs.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business opened in 2013 and has blossomed. I’ve worked with my partner Boss before in the field of artisan and boutique wine but this is our first business venture.

It’s a fantastic job as we know all the makers of the wines, beers and champagnes we stock who are pioneers in the market.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? It has a really good mix of independent traders and that community feel which holds it together. It works because of that

feeling. People like to come and browse when the weather’s nice, it gives the place a very British feel. Many other cities have small villages and areas with their own atmosphere, this is Sheffield’s own and people should be proud of this.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Vibrant, quirky, quality.

Tell us more… Coming up to the Christmas period, where booze is very essential, we’ll be helping customers out with a selection of wine boxes – and there’ll be exclusive hampers from themselves and Porter Brook Deli. We also have small parcel deliveries that, once sold, are gone. www.starmoreboss.com

ZuZu

oh sugar!

Rachel dusts down her apron to cook us a sweet recipe of business inspiration for the recently opened cake studio and shop, Oh Sugar. The shop offers unique classes in cake baking and sells the wonderful cakes they themselves bake.

A little history lesson if you please… I’ve been decorating for 17 years and was in a studio until last December. I opened this place for both ends of the spectrum – people making cakes and people wanting cakes. Things are going really well and the workshops have really taken off – looking ahead I’ll be running both Christmas and Wedding classes.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is the right place for me. It’s a hotbed of culture and talent which really compliments my business. I love the markets too. I’m sure I’m not the first to say it, but there’s a real Notting Hill vibe – which is exactly the kind of climate I thrive in.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award? Sheffield, in general has been overlooked for some time. There are plenty of famous people from these shores – but we need to be on the map for something different.

There’s a lot to be proud of here.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Oh, bloody hell. www.ohsugarsheffield.co.uk

ZuZu, the mysterious ladies clothes store set to open soon, tells its love story with Sharrow Vale - and why it’s the only place to be seen.

A little history lesson, if you please… When I lived in Spain I had a shop there. So, when I moved back to the UK, I really wanted to open on Ecclesall Road - but then I fell in love with Sharrow Vale, its independent vibe and great atmosphere.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? The best thing about the area is the continental hustle and bustle.

It offers a full shopping experience with a great community spirit that’s seen nowhere else.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Quirky, individual, different.

Tell us more… We’re looking to open mid-September - so you’ll have to watch this space for our opening party with great discounts.

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Traditional Sweets Huge Pick n’ Mix Selection Party Bags Sweet Hampers and Gift Jars Wedding Favors

the brookhouse florist contemporary fresh flower design

398 Sharrow Vale Road Ecclesall, Sheffield S11 8ZP t: 0114 266 7087 www.thebrookhouseflorist.co.uk

Homeware, Greetings Cards & Gifts

Find us on Facebook: ‘Evermore Sweet Shop’ Twitter: @Evermore_Gifts Instagram: Evermore.Sheffield

Evermore Old Fashioned Sweets

356 Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8ZP. Tel: 0114 2685463

bespoke flowers for weddings, funerals, corporate events and gifts

Petal Accessories 390 Sharrowvale Rd Sheffield, S11 8ZP 0114 2681001 Handbags, scarves, jewellery and more at affordable prices Open 6 days a week, 10-5 www.petal-accessories.co.uk Watch the video. Search

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sebastian’s

Abbie, fresh from the triumphs of their first year, tells us about her fledgling family run kitchen and cakery Sebastian’s - which sweetens up the high street with its quality produce and community spirit.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve just finished our first year in business - and it’s been fantastic. I’d worked in catering previously but this was my first business – what’s more, it’s family run, with both my other half and son helping out. We have a small team that really gets on and works well together – which the customers really respond to.

We’re all about fresh, seasonal, quality food here.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow is great for community spirit. It has the atmosphere of a village – all on one street. There’s no rivalry here… everyone supports each other.

Why do you think Sharrow Vale should win the Great British High Street Award? Because we’re what a high streets used to be like… and should be like.

There’s everything you need here.

Why would you go to a soulless, faceless chain when you can socialise and shop in a place that offers quality in abundance along with community camaraderie?

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, exciting and local. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/ businesses/sebastianskitchen/

otto’s Otto’s owners, Theresa and Otto Damahi, share their spicy history - and why they love mor-rocking around Sharrow Vale with their exceptional Moroccan restaurant.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve been open for 7 years serving generous portions of authentic Moroccan family food. We treat our customers how we’d like to be treated in a restaurant and have built up a great base of regular customers. We have excellent function facilities for private parties all year round.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? It’s the friendliest place I’ve ever known. Everyone looks after each other. There’s no hassle at all. We chose to live here over Casablanca - which says a lot.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street award? There are many reasons we should win.

It has a bit of everything. I rarely go into the city centre these days as you can get everything you need here. It’s its own self-contained village.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, cosmopolitan, unique.

Tell us more… We’re really excited about a belly dancing evening on Friday 26th September, upstairs (BYO wine).

Our party menu is available all year round – 3 courses and tea/coffee for £23.50 before Sept 30th (£24.95 after). www.ottosrestaurant.co.uk

JH Mann

There’s nothing fishy about the success story of Sharrow Vale’s own expert fishmongers.

With his stunning range, it’s no wonder Christian’s business, J.H.Mann, is the catch of the day.

A little history lesson, if you please… The business opened in 2006, and I had a lot of history with restaurant trading. We’ve moved around a bit, we had a shop at Hillsboro that closed, but the business in Sharrow Vale always stayed open as it’s turned into a food hub in the last couple of years. Our business really compliments the other shops on the street.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? I like Sharrow Vale because there are no chains. The area has always had an independent presence that’s thrived versus the busy chains you see packed onto Ecclesall Road. We’re a great alternative.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Great shopping experience. www.sharrowvale.co.uk/businesses/j-h-mann

the mediterranean Co-owners Rachid El Afif and Abdilkabir Barka give us a history lesson of The Mediterranean - a destination that transports its custom to the equator with exquisite tapas, fresh fish and succulent seafood.

A little history lesson, if you please…

We’ve recently taken ownership of the restaurant after working here for many years. We have many loyal customers and plan for the future to keep up the great standards that we, the restaurant, has kept for almost 30 years

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? Sharrow Vale is a great community. There are many businesses that complement each other. It’s a very vibrant and diverse street. The markets are also great for the area every few months.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award?

Sharrow Vale has to win the Great British High Street award as it has a great mix of services. You can buy all you need here. Everyone is so very friendly too. www.mediterraneansheffield.co.uk

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Moroccan night with live belly dancing upstairs @ otto’s Friday, 26th september 8.30pm £25.50pp includes 3 courses byo wine (usual corkage) christmas Party menus £23.50pp for 3 courses and tea/coffee if deposits paid by 30th september. £24.95pp from 1st october. ctober.

Licensed or bring your own wine and beer (subject to a small corkage charge)

La Terrazza Pasquale (owner and chef) welcomes you to La Terrazza. A family run italian restaurant since 1997. We use fresh, hand-picked ingredients and source fresh fish and meat daily. Many of our ingredients arriving direct from Italy. We endeavour to make as much as we can in our own kitchen from desserts, bread, pizza dough, and sauces. We also offer a wide selection of Italian wines, beers, grappas and Italian liqueurs... ...and yes, we do takeaway

352 Sharrowvale Rd Sheffield, S11 8ZP Tel 0114 2685150 restaurant@laterrazza.co.uk www.laterrazza.co.uk

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Dionisios ‘Dennis’ Mouzakis has certainly made his stamp on Sharrow Vale’s high street with sizzling success. The Greedy Greek is THE destination for flavours worthy of Zeus himself.

A little history lesson, if you please… We’ve been family run for 12 years. We use family recipes and have many of our products imported from Greece. We have a full restaurant and takeaway - plusm we’ve recently expanded our delivery service - so yeah, we’re doing really well.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale? My favourite thing about Sharrow Vale is that its cosmopolitan and multicultural. The people are open, warm and hospitable. It’s kind of like being in Greece. People around here embrace different cuisines and you can buy everything you need on one high street.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street Award?

There’s lots of choice and no chains. All the shops are individual and the people have real personalities. It’s human and passionate. The area has a heartbeat!

Tell us more… We have daily meal deals that appeal to everyone - so come down and see for yourself. www.thegreedygreekdeli.co.uk

Hudson and Wood Beauty Salon

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Fiona paints us a picture of the longest standing Tattoo Studio in the city, Feline Tattoo, that’s needled itself firmly into the community of Sharrow Vale - with plenty of attitude and style.

A little history lesson, if you please…

We’ve been here 19 years now – the longest established tattoo parlour in Sheffield! It was all a happy accident, really. Literally, in fact – my car broke down in Sharrow Vale and I saw the shop up for lease. I’m the only government trained tattooist in the UK. At the time, there weren’t many women doing it – which was half the drive for me.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

I love Sharrow Vale because you’re not in the city. It’s kinda like its own little world here. Everyone knows everyone and there’s a massive community vibe.

Why should you win the Great British High Street Award? I think we deserve the award as, compared to the rest of the city, the recession didn’t really hit here. You look in town and there’s all these empty venues – here, it’s thriving. It’s a bit like being in a bubble at times – so it would be great to be acknowledged for everything we’ve achieved here.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Friendly, good service. www.fionalong.co.uk

Alex, from the recently opened Hudson and Wood Beauty Salon, tells its tale of success, finding its niche, filling its beds and growing in the little bustling community of Sharrow Vale…

A little history lesson, if you please…

My partner India and I are fully qualified masseuses and holistic coaches who worked together in the past. We opened last Christmas and have been very busy ever since! We’ve certainly filled our spot and found a great place to do the varied range of treatments we offer.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

It’s such a quirky place, filled with loads of independent and individual shops you don’t find anywhere else. But it also has a quality that’s very rare. All in all, it’s a great area.

Why should Sharrow Vale win the Great British High Street of the Year Award?

Sharrow Vale needs all the support it can to win the Great British High Street of the Year award - because it celebrates the original roots of business, diversity and individuality.

It takes business back to basics and does it properly. There are many places with

individual shops that have declined over the years - but we’re still going strong.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Independent, quirky and cute.

Tell us more… We update our offer of the month every month on our Facebook page.

But, for Exposed readers, we’d like to offer through September and October - if you cut out this article and bring it in you’ll get five pounds off your first treatment. www.facebook.com/hudsonandwood

the lescar

Terri, the owner of The Lescar, a wellestablished public house settled neatly in the heart of the community of Sharrow Vale, tells us how they’ve pulled in custom year after year.

A little history lesson, if you please…

The pub has always been here. It changed brand five years ago, then I took it over four years ago. It’s funny, people are still sometimes surprised to find out we do delicious food. It changes peoples’ perceptions of the place - it’s different once you’re in here. We’re much more than just a pub.

What’s so special about Sharrow Vale?

Sharrow Vale is great for the community.

It’s really vibrant. We get different and varied customers, along with locals, who always come in. You meet a spectacular

variety of friendly people.

Sum up Sharrow Vale in three words: Vibrant, versatile, local.

Tell us more…

We’re already taking Christmas lunch bookings - which is always good news!

So, if you want something special this Christmas, make sure to book. www.thelescarhuntersbar.co.uk

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DEAD GOOD Drop Dead’s Rutland Way store recently hosted a pop-up show of some of Sheffield’s best known artists presented in collaboration with B&B gallery - a relatively new addition to the city’s exciting art scene.

Kicking off with a well-attended opening night on August 14, with food and drink courtesy of Sheffield’s (in)famous Twisted Burger Company and Monster Energy, the whole show shaped up as an engaging and well assembled mash-up of the giants of Steel City creativity. The exhibition featured the talents of twelve artists working across a variety of media - including Sheffield favourites Kid Acne, Tom J Newell and Jonathan Wilkinson, arranged around the upstairs walkway of the impressive Drop Dead shop - which currently displays the newly released ‘Crazy Life’ range.

Head to www.dropdead.co for more.

ROCKY ON Our favourite city centre fancy dress store recently moved across the road – to sister store Rocky Horrors.

Owner Pete has been trading in the area since 1990 - beginning on Cambridge Street before moving onto Division Street. His three shops central stores Mint, Rocky Horrors and Party On (coupled with Party On in Broomhill) cater for a huge range of style and fashion - from occasional to everyday wear. Cowboy boots, coloured lenses, hair dyes, band tee’s, jewellery, clothing, fake blood, fake limbs and some cunning disguises all in 10 square foot of each other!

Telling Exposed about his plans to extend and refurbish the upstairs of Rocky Horrors, to fit both stores snugly into one place, Pete said: “The downstairs will host Party On and its full fancy dress range - while the upstairs maze of quirky little rooms and original beams will host the Rocky Horrors alternative store.”

Renovation work is currently underway - with much of the original features being saved. Early photos of the building from 1910 show how the shop size and brickwork hasn’t changed much in over 100 years.

We’ll keep you posted – and be sure to pop in and check on progress yourself.

See www.rockyhorrors.co.uk for more.

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Make sure you get to all those lectures/appointments/ TV programmes in time with the help of the night sky. This constellation watch is one-style-suits all, making it a great accessory investment. £26, Urban Outfitters

2. BLACK JERSEY KILT

Everyone needs this classic shape in their wardrobe- trust us, big pleats are coming back.

Perfect for both casual and smarter outfits, the kilt shape is a subtle, versatile take on the tartan prints that are still popular this season. £25, topshop.com

4. MOTEL SAVANNAH CUT OUT DRESS

Don’t feel like you need to get the dark colours out already - the statement dress is vital to maintain the fashion spectacles of the summer.

Geometric prints are ahead of the curb this month. £34.99, Ark

3. CONTRAST RIB OVER THE KNEE SOCKS Perfect for the unpredictable weather, over the knee socks will keep you warm and add some block colour to your outfit. Combine with white T-Bar heels to create an even bigger contrast. £6, ASOS.com

5. FOLIUM SERIES PENDANT

September definitely needs a pièce de résistance, and this fauna-style necklace is perfectly unique and intricate.

Each pendant is ‘photochemically etched’ from durable stainless steel and plated with 24kt gold. £45, The Forum

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The Style Files...

With the sun finally deciding to get his hat on, we donned our shades and headed out onto the streets of Sheffield.

Charlotte, 25, English Student: Braving the English summer with bare legs, Charlotte looks great in this printed skater dress, the ultimate summer staple.

Lewis, 20, Student: Lewis opts for a casual summer look teaming rolled-up denim shorts with a plain, Americanstyle jersey. A pair of Aztec printed vans breaks up a cool, simple outfit.

Abi, 24, Student Teacher: The perfect combination of classy and casual; Abi breaks up the outfit with a statement necklace and those open-toed sandals are bang on.

Sam, 21, Student: Sam’s classy yet practical ensemble shows just why everyone should have a LBD in their arsenal. The splash of colour adds a vampy edge.

Bethany, 19, Photography Student: Beth teams skinny rolled-up jeans and classic white vans for a retro look perfect for summer lounging.

FASHION JARGON-BUSTER!

A killer holiday wardrobe filled with versatile and stylish summer attire makes for the perfect packing list - and a fashionable beach cover-up is essential. But, with a number of choices that all sound the same, it’s hard to keep up with what’s what - until now.

As a new series, Meadowhall are releasing a monthly Fashion Jargon-Buster, with Resident Style and Beauty Adviser, Bethanie Lunn. She’ll remove the confusion behind fashion trends - leaving you up-to-date and style happy…

THE KIMONO

THE KAFTAN

A classic beach cover-up – floaty, fluid and the perfect combination of comfort and style.

Look out for embellished and graphic print detail and ooze summer style by teaming with metallic gladiator sandals.

Inspired by Japanese fashion, the Kimono is an open-fronted, loose fitting cover-up with an array of options to keep any beach goer looking cool; from ethic edging to tassel trims. Combine with a neon orange bikini and oversized shades.

THE PLAYSUIT

Usually for nights on the town, the playsuit is now also hot poolside this holiday season.

The all-in-one short set is a fun fashion favourite and is ideal attire for a game of volleyball on the sand! Wear with flat sandals or sliders to remain on trend.

See www.meadowhall.co.uk for more.

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Matt Webb Matt Webb is the owner of 72 Street Tattoo in Stoke on-Trent – and the latest guest name to be gracing Good Vibrations. We collared him for a quick natter ahead of this month’s stint.

Hi Matt. Could you tell us a bit about how you got into the wonderful world of tattooing?

I guess it all started when I got my first tattoo - and realised I’d love to utilise my own artistic capability to create something amazing for someone else.

Do you have a particular style then..?

I’d say my own style is traditional/neo traditional - but combined with my own personal take on things.

What’s been the best moment/ moments of your career to date?

It would have to be tattooing at the Melbourne Tattoo Show next to some of the World’s best tattoo artists. An amazing experience.

You’re heading to Good Vibrations for a guest stint this month. Looking forward to it?

I certainly am - and I know there’s people who are looking to get

work done by me. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone - so far our only point of contact has been via the internet – but they seem really like really nice people and I’m sure we’ll have a laugh.

What do you think you’ll bring to the Good Vibrations stable?

Hopefully I’ll be bringing something new to the shop – something which the people who I’ll be working alongside could take some influence from. I like to make an impression on people.

Who are your tattoo heroes?

A lot of US artists… but folks who may not be very well known.

As far as I’m concerned though, they’re still doing some of the best tattoos I know of to date.

Is there one tattoo you’ve been particularly proud of?

To be honest, each and every

piece I do, I make just as good as the last - you’re only as good as your last tattoo!

Finally, what else is on the horizon for you?

I’ll be heading off to America in the not too distant future – I’m definitely looking forward to seeing more of the USA and what it’s got to offer. Before that though, I’ll see you at Good Vibrations…

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showroomworkstation.org.uk/scifi Box Office: 0114 275 7727 @showroomcinema #BFISciFi facebook.com/showroomcinema 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – catch it at the Showroom this Autumn

: SCI-FI DAYS OF FEAR AND WONDER

As the Showroom steps boldly into the realms of Science Fiction, it feels as if anything is possible.

Blurring the boundaries between fact, fiction, fantasy and future, the Sci-Fi genre will push your imagination to the limit and immerse you in the unknown - leaving you pondering the infinite possibilities of the universe.

Threads is the perfect place to start our Sci-Fi adventure - with images of Sheffield as it could have been and perhaps still could be. We are faced with the most terrifying portrayal of the future as we leave Sheffield behind and embark on a journey through the many fantastical worlds that Sci-Fi creates for us.

Bringing together the old and the new, the classics with fresh discoveries, we’re sure that there’ll be something for everyone in our selection over the next few months.

The Showroom is very proud to be part of the BFI Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder season and thank them for their support in enabling us to present these films in Sheffield. Many thanks also to our partners who have collaborated with us to plan this Sci-Fi season and deliver the very best the Sci-Fi world has to offer.

It remains for me to extend a final piece of Sci-Fi wisdom... don’t forget your towel.

Joan Parsons Senior Programmer, Showroom Cinema

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BY

DAVID FORREST University of Sheffield

On the 23rd September, 1984, the BBC broadcast a collaboration between Mick Jackson, a science producer with a particular interest in nuclear war, and Barry Hines - a Barnsley-born writer who became famous writing about kestrels and coal mines. The result was Threads. Forget The Full Monty, this is Sheffield on screen at its finest.

The film follows the lives of a young couple, Jimmy and Ruth. Jimmy is from working-class Hillsborough, Ruth is from well-to-do Ecclesall; Ruth falls pregnant, both sets of parents are shocked, but they quickly adjust to the change and Ruth and Jimmy start planning for their future life. At the fringes of this everyday story, we hear and see news reports about escalating violence in the Middle East and aggressive exchanges between the Americans and the Russians, and then the unthinkable happens: ‘the bomb’ drops…

What follows is brutal, moving, and downright scary. The film asks the question, what happens if everything we know, care about, and take for granted is destroyed? Science fiction movies are all about these kinds of hypothetical scenarios, yet often the world depicted in them is so far away from anything we’ll ever experience that they don’t seem real. The beauty (or perhaps the horror) of Threads is that it unfolds in such familiar spaces and plausible ways. Nothing quite prepares us for the moment the mushroom cloud rises up above the Moor, or the cold silence that precedes the unflinching destruction of a Sheffield Terraced house. Hines and Jackson take the nightmarish potentials of dystopia and add a heavy dose of unremitting Northern realism – the result

is a film like no other: this is sci-fi, steel city style.

Threads was watched across the country on its first broadcast, with millions scarred by the experience of seeing the end of the world from the comfort of their sofas. The film was also shown in America and across Europe. Its impact was wide, with evidence in the Barry Hines archive at the University of Sheffield showing that, after watching the film, Neil Kinnock wrote personally to thank the writer and director; and that US president Ronald Reagan may even have seen it.

Although, the film’s director, Mick Jackson, went on to a career including such ‘classics’ as The Bodyguard starring Whitney Houston, and Volcano, the anniversary of the broadcast gives us an opportunity to reflect on the career of the writer, Barry Hines. As well as Threads, Hines was responsible for Kes, amongst many other important works of working-class fiction in film, television and literature. While a story about the relationship between a boy and a kestrel in a mining town and a film about geo-political nuclear war might seem far apart, they share something important: both concern normal people whose lives are tragically determined by circumstances far beyond their control. With this in mind, it is not too bold to say that Threads is a film that anticipates the worst of Thatcherism, using total war as a metaphor to explore in extreme terms what happens when the ‘threads’ of state and society are undone. The film is, like Kes, a difficult, moving, but mesmerising South Yorkshire story that we can proud of and it deserves to be celebrated as such.

A special 30th anniversary screening of Threads in association with Sensoria kicks off the Showroom’s Sci-Fi season in spectacular style at the Sheffield Amphitheatre (behind the train station) on Friday 3 October.

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Sci-Fi meets Horror the odd couple

Horror and Science Fiction (along with Fantasy, Thriller and Action genres) have historically been categorised together under the umbrella term of “Fantastic Film”, a label widely used across Europe and beyond. From earthbound horrors such as mad scientists and experiments gone awry to otherworldly terrors from the furthest reaches of the universe, the Science Fiction genre has always reserved a special place within itself for the darker end of the cinematic spectrum.

So, what is it about Science Fiction and Horror that makes them such formidable partners in scaring the pants off of audiences worldwide?

You could argue that the science of Sci-Fi adds a layer of plausibility to the events depicted, making the fear all the more palpable. John Carpenter’s The Thing serves as a reminder that you don’t have to go to space for an alien beastie to assimilate and devour you - just go digging in the Antarctic ice and things will fall into place. What makes Carpenter’s masterwork so utterly terrifying is the notion that the person next to you, your workmate, your best friend, may not be who you think they are, in fact you might not even be you any more. One minute you’re relaxing over a game of primitive computer chess, the next your colleague’s severed head has scuttled off down the corridor after sprouting a set of legs and you’re forced to incinerate

The Thing (1982)

BY ROB NEVITT Director of Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival

Alien (1979)

everybody with a flamethrower just to be safe. This idea of the loss of control of your physical, mental and psychological faculties to an aggressive, invasive outside force is textbook body-horror - and is one of the many reasons that The Thing is such a landmark achievement in the genre.

The pursuit of scientific knowledge (and the peril it often brings) is at the heart of many films that are generally considered to be cornerstones of the Sci-Fi Horror subgenre. In Alien, the creature is the immediate threat, but arguably the really frightening thing is the fact that the faceless Weyland-Yutani Company is prepared to sacrifice the lives of its crew in order to capture and study the alien as a potential biological weapon. Add to that a psychotic android (another staple SF horror archetype) and it’s a bad day in space for Ripley and co.

Similarly, The Terminator is widely regarded more as a Sci-Fi thriller than an out-and-out horror film, but the story of an unstoppable robot assassin travelling through time to kill you? Sounds pretty scary to me...

From vicious alien beings and murderous A.I. through to medical trauma, mutations and mad scientists, Science Fiction’s longstanding love affair with horror has developed in tandem with scientific discovery itself, and as long as the onward march of scientific progress continues, Sci-Fi horror will continue to mutate and find new ways to scare us. A lumbering psycho in a mask indiscriminately hacking you to pieces is one thing, but being at the mercy of a crazed scientist intent on making you the middle part of a human centipede, with the medical training and knowhow to carry it out? That’s a whole different world of fear…

ROB’S TOP 5 SCI-FI FILMS 1: ROBOCOP 2: DEMON SEED 3: JOHN CARPENTER’S THE THING 4: WILD ZERO 5: MANBORG

Celluloid Screams returns to the Showroom Cinema 24-26 October 2014, including a Sci-Fi Allnighter on Saturday 25 October. www. celluloidscreams. co.uk.

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Robots in Cinema:

From Mechanical Monsters to Synthetic Saviours Generally, we might say that robots suffer from something of an image problem. Certainly they are victims of bad press, as each new technological advance in prosthetic limbs or advance in mechanical movement is greeted in newspapers as another step towards the inevitable day when ‘Terminatorstyle’ robots will rise and wipe all humanity from the face of the earth.

It’s a big leap, yes, but such connections expose just how deeplyrooted our fear of robots is. As such headlines demonstrate, films have played a vital part in the creation of such negative perceptions.

Terminator and RoboCop have entered our language as ways of thinking about the new technologies with which we are confronted. In any such film it is vital that we examine closely the nature of these monsters, because what we see in these films is not ‘science fact’ – robots as they are designed or planned by scientists. These science fictions are part of a long tradition of monsters that we have imagined over the centuries: the Terminator, HAL 9000, and the Andys in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? are the direct descendants of Frankenstein’s monster, zombies and Mr. Hyde.

Like those monsters from history, these robots tell us a great deal about ourselves, about the fears and anxieties of our culture.

There is no simple, single answer to what cultural anxieties robots represent. But the films, and the robots themselves, are so richly diverse exactly because the idea of the robot can carry so many of

BY DR. MICHAEL SZOLLOSY Research Associate with the Sheffield Centre for Robotics (SCentRo) www.scentro.ac.uk Robot & Frank (2012) See it at the Showroom in December

our fears and anxieties. Some robots, like their zombie cousins, can be seen reflecting our fear of industrialisation, how mechanical labour dehumanises us, turning us into mindless automata (Stepford Wives; I, Robot), or the anxieties we have about what happens to individuals as we become a part of an inter-connected social consciousness (Star Trek’s The Borg; Doctor Who’s Cybermen). Some robots reflect our concerns about the mechanisation of war, evident early in the twentieth century, when tanks and planes first started appearing on battlefields. These anxieties are present today in the increasing use of remote drones, which not only blur the distinction between man and machine but also between fantasy and reality, as we imagine gaming-wizards controlling planes dropping real bombs in faraway lands.

What most of these robot monsters have in common however, is that they reflect a cultural anxiety as to what is happening to our human selves in a world increasingly dominated by inhuman forces: machines, science and a sort of disembodied reason that is governed by a logic sometimes at odds with qualities we think are an intractable part of human experience - the classic example of this being HAL 9000 of 2001: A Space Odyssey. But there is another side to robots and Artificial Intelligence in films - perhaps going all the way back to Robbie in Forbidden Planet - that seems to be increasingly coming to the fore that demonstrates a potential shift in our attitudes. These other films suggest that we’re not always afraid of robots, but that instead we embrace them, sometimes as a friend (Robot & Frank) or as a lover (Her), or sometimes as the salvation to problems that are uniquely human: the promise offered by technology for a perfect self (Surrogates) or immortality (Transcendence). If we consider, too, the icon of robotic monsters, we should remember that already in Terminator 2, Arnie is the good cyborg sent to protect John Connor and, ultimately, human civilisation from its own selfdestruction.

Join Michael and co. for the Science Fiction / Science Fact film strand at the Showroom Cinema

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Michael’s top 5 robot films:

TERMINATOR (1984)

The simple fact that any new humanoid is greeted in the tabloid press as a potential ‘Terminator’ demonstrates the impact this monster has had on the popular perception of robots.

Subsequent instalments present different ideas as to what technology might do for us/to us in the future.

AI. (2001)

A future world on the cusp of an AI singularity and in the throes of a backlash against robots. It’s a re-invention of the Pinocchio story as the robot who wanted to be a real boy. Last half hour, directed by Spielberg gets oversentimental, but the rest, directed by Kubrick, is awesome.

BLADE RUNNER (1982)

In all of its manifestations, Scott’s film, based on Phillip K. Dick’s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, presents us with a modern Frankenstein, and questions the distinction between human and machine.

WALL-E (2008)

A recycling robot saves the Earth, but this also looks at the darker side of robotics/AI with a reason-driven, secret-agenda, HAL 9000-like ship computer standing in the way of human salvation.

METROPOLIS (1927)

Perhaps the first representation of robots in the cinema, certainly one of the most iconic. Illustrates how robots have come to symbolise our fears of runaway industrialisation.

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In Absence of the Smoky God

BY MATT STOKES

At the time of writing this, I’m in the midst of producing In Absence of the Smoky God, a two-channel sci-fi influenced film and sound installation that will be shown at Site Gallery as part of this year’s Sensoria festival.

The idea behind the piece draws on a number of Sheffield references. As a starting point I visited hidden places that lie both above and below ground in the city centre. Alongside the exploration of these physical spaces, I rediscovered Barry Hines’ harrowing 1984 BBC docu-drama Threads, which chronicles the fictionalised effects of Cold War holocaust on the citizens of Sheffield.

After watching this, I immediately saw the subterranean sites I’d visited as places of refuge, reminiscent of Henry Moore’s depictions of crowds huddled in the London Underground during the Blitz of World War II. In contrast to this thought, was a visit to the ‘Angel’s Gallery’, a hidden choral chamber behind the pipe organ in the City Hall – where the sound of a choir would once have been channeled into the main auditorium, creating the effect of heavenly, disembodied voices.

With the thought of these beatific voices in my head, I was taken back to a much darker scene in Threads, where Jane – the post-apocalyptic daughter of one of the main characters – is confronted by two boys.

The ensuing verbal exchange that takes place uses a crude, broken English. Together, these vocal clashes led me to begin researching the potential effects nuclear war may have on language – how radiation could effect the physiology of the voice (and body), and the effects of a breakdown in social structures, education and so on…

The result is in some ways a futuristic response to Threads, focusing on what might happen to society in the aftermath of a nuclear war. This is a staple subject for classic science-fiction literature and film, such as John Wyndham’s The Chrysalids, H.G. Wells’ Time Machine or Logan’s Run. In these titles, disaster leads to divisions in society.

In Absence of the Smoky God envisions such a scenario, imagining the formation of a split society in which language has variously been transformed. One community survives in a Dickensian subterranean world communicating with clipped sounds and guttural utterances, whilst the second community lives above ground using a vocal expression based largely on pitch. Although occupying different worlds, when the abstract

TOP: Sheffield musicians getting to grips with the vocals required for Stokes’ post-apocalyptic film and audio installation, In Absence of the Smoky God) BOTTOM: Composer Ben Gaunt leads the vocalists’ workshop as artist Matt Stokes looks on

MATT’S TOP 5 SCI-FI FILMS

LATHE OF HEAVEN (1971) LOGAN’S RUN (1976) BLADE RUNNER (1982) STALKER (1979) JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH (1959)

dialogues of the two castes are heard together, the combined vocals begin to shift towards a musical union.

Representing members from both societies, 10 amazing vocalists have been drawn together from a variety of Sheffield choirs, groups, bands and record labels.

Collaborating with both the vocalists and composer Ben Gaunt, the nature of the languages and overall composition has been explored through workshops. The vocal outcome has then been recorded, providing the basis for the two films.

The title of the work comes from The Smoky God, or A Voyage Journey to the Inner Earth, a 1908 novel by Willis George Emerson. The term Smoky God referring in this case to a potential loss or disillusionment in faith, as well as conveying the omnipotent moment of the imagined atomic exchange, the point at which things are forever and irreversibly changed.

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If you like meat (lots of it), smoked, barbecued on the open fire pit….you are in the right place! Though we have cutlery (our motto is “put the fork down, it’s time to get dirty)”…. you’ll be impulsed to eat with your hands from metal plates, the kind you imagine in the lap of a cattle hand around the campfire, circa 1880. The sides come in the white-and-blueedged enamelware, that reminds you of old school days…

Our food is tasty and plentiful, just like you would get in the deep depths of Texas. Everything about SMOKE is in the focus on simple things done well….and we are Sheffield’s authentic taste of America! www.smokebbq.co.uk

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A Sheffielder’s Guide to Surviving the Apocalypse

Alien Invasion

It’s a well-known fact that the majority of alien invasions are not actually hostile to humankind. Extraterrestrials are merely interested in our natural resources (War of the Worlds/Independence Day). Should they invade Sheffield, residents should immediately move away from the Parkway, the aliens are simply interested in our greatest resource - Henderson’s Relish. Shortly thereafter we’ll complete diplomatic negotiations with our new allies, trading the recipe for dominance of the planet.

In a rare case the aliens will be interested in shooting up human beings, usually with some thermal weapons. In this case all residents should avoid their local independent record store and instead go anywhere that sells mass produced pop music. Playing such tripe loudly will allow you blow up their invading heads. Either that, or yodelling (Mars Attacks).

Very rare invasions will be by aliens that can be destroyed by application of water, you know, like people from Leeds…

Zombie Invasion

When the zombie plague is eventually released from the fridge in the Exposed office, there are some who will advocate holing up in Meadowhall. Such people should be allowed to do so as their departure will increase the average IQ of the

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BY ALAN SMITHEE group. As any viewer of the two films called Dawn of the Dead will tell you, everyone who goes to a shopping centre dies. Usually horribly. Local artist Jim Connolly also foresees this in his Bargains of the Damned piece.

When the zombies show up, there’s only one safe place, the pub. Go, have a pint and wait for the whole thing to blow over. Your best friend may die, but not in the buried in the ground way - in the locked in the shed, playing computer games way (Shaun of the Dead). Please note, this only applies to proper pubs that serve real ale, chain pubs that are made of chrome and glass will just turn you into a different kind of zombie.

Electromagnetic Pulse

In the event of an EMP hitting, and thereby frying every single electronic device (Red Dawn/GoldenEye), there’s one place that all residents should head to; Kelham Island. The Kelham Island Museum permanently hosts a collection of non-electronic machinery that can be used to rebuild civilisation.

It’s imperative that all should move with haste to this location. This shouldn’t be hard since the EMP will wipe out mp3s, selfies and Candy Crush. The haste has nothing to do with preserving knowledge, or saving lives, but instead due to the fact that there’s a brewery next door and you want to get there before certain people drink the place dry.

Mass Impaction

Look up into the night sky and you’ll see stars, the moon and even maybe the International Space Station. In certain parts of Sheffield you’ll also see a lot of the police helicopter… However, out there in the deep darkness lurk huge hunks of rock and ice just waiting to attack, like intergalactic ninjas. If one hits (Deep Impact), the destruction will be like the best fireworks display ever!

Sheffielders should proceed to the Peace Gardens where the devastation will televised live on big screens, with local bands providing musical interludes. Science (Armageddon) has proven that such celestial phenomena are attracted towards landmarks recognised by Americans, meaning Sheffield is immune to such things.

Should a planet hit rather than an asteroid, Kirsten Dunst will lose all her clothes and shoot lightning from her fingertips (Melancholia).

After the impacts, everyone dies of course. Dust in the atmosphere will kill all plant and animal life, including cockroaches and Daily Mail readers. Use of a nuclear fallout bunker is recommended, but as supplies and space are limited, I’m not telling any of you where the top secret entrances are.

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Top Five Thought Provoking Scenes in Sci-Fi Ghost in the Shell

It may have invisible cyborgs and spider tanks (seriously), but Ghost in the Shell will be remembered first and foremost for being science fiction’s answer to a philosophy class in animated form - asking questions about what it means to be alive and what a soul is - summed up in a sequence with a robot shooting up a museum exhibit on evolution trying to prevent a cyborg saving a new digital form of life.

BY ALAN SMITHEE mother always told you not to stare into the sun, but that’s exactly what happens in one of the most poignant moments of the film. A stranded astronaut looks deep into that giant ball of fire, much closer than we are and without shielding; the results aren’t pretty. Combined with the chillingly beautiful score by John Murphy, the film really puts into perspective how small and fragile we all are.

Silent Running

Sometimes, there’s only one sane man in the room (Tell me about it – Ed.), but what if you’re the only sane man left in the universe? In Silent Running, Freeman Lowell is that man. Tending to the last remaining plant life (as all of Earth’s has died out), Freeman goes rogue rather than obey the order to destroy his cargo with only three small maintenance robots for company.

The scene to watch out for here is the loyalty of one little robot, refusing to leave the side of another when it’s damaged, a touching moment in the midst of the great ideological struggle of the film.

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Flight of the Navigator

It’s not all laser blasts and space travel in science fiction, sometimes it’s all about that moment of fun we should take in our daily lives. David may have the navigational data of an alien science ship embedded in his brain, been missing for years and being chased by the US Government, but there’s always time to fly around in a chrome spaceship while listening to I Get Around by The Beach Boys.

If science fiction is good at anything, it’s filing the serial numbers off real world problems and showing how the arguments really look in the harsh light of fiction. It may have powered armour and aliens, but District 9 is a parable about immigration, apartheid and racism.

One only has to rewatch the scene where midlevel bureaucrat Wikus gleefully aborts alien children just because the parents hadn’t filled in the correct paperwork to see how it takes fictional aliens to show how ugly human beings can get.

Sunshine

Some science fiction is loud, brash and epic, like the destruction of the Death Star in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope. At other times, it just presents the reality of the vastness of the universe in which we live.

Sunshine does exactly that. Your

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BY ALAN SMITHEE

In all the apocalyptic movies, there’s always an underlying reason the world’s gone to hell. So, given Sheffield is the envy of the world, I decided to find out if we could wipe out the rest of the world. The results mean I’m glad I live here and not in the rest of the world, or as it will soon be known, our test range.

Pandemic

We have a lot of hospitals in Sheffield, and a lot of medical students, and a lot of really nasty diseases in test tubes and petri dishes. Do you know how many?

Neither do I, because they wouldn’t give me that information when I rang the receptionist. But it’s A LOT. If you’ve seen Doomsday or The Andromeda Strain, or any zombie flick ever, you know what happens when a particularly nasty bug gets out of a lab. Let’s hope the med students stick to creating new hangoverinducing cocktails and not designer superviruses for kicks.

Killer Robots

Urban legend states that Matilda on Robot Wars was so named because it was built on Matilda Street in Sheffield.

Who needs a chrome skeleton from the future when Sheffield is producing attack robots with chainsaw tails? You take it on barehanded and tell me we aren’t already capable of producing machines that can kill. However, the Sheffield Centre of Robotics (yes, that does really exist) has done research on swarming so, just as in Screamers, you wouldn’t have to deal with just one but loads of them working together. Sheffield has the technological equivalent of a cloud of angry chainsawarmed wasps ready to unleash on the world.

Underground Creatures

Newcomers to Sheffield won’t remember the infamous Hole in the Road. It was an experimental underground shopping precinct, with the idea to have a massive underground area of Sheffield. However, politicians (hating anything that sounds cool) decided to fill it in with concrete and it’s now the Castle Square tram stop.

There was a fish tank down there… and we’ve all seen things like C.H.U.D. and The Descent, we know what happens to creatures when they get stuck underground. Hell, the kaiju from Pacific Rim came from the depths, expect an Arts Tower-sized trout to erupt from the ground in the centre of the city, devour a tram and then nest in Meadowhall. One day…

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Sci-Fi Season

Showroom Staff Picks E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Steven Spielberg has spent his career successfully bringing science fiction to the masses.

From early flicks such as Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), to Tom Cruise megahit War of the Worlds (2005), Spielberg has made a habit of smuggling sci-fi into familyfriendly blockbusters - but never has he melded these two genres together more triumphantly than in E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982).

Since its initial release, E.T. has remained a perennial favourite (one that was most recently returned to public consciousness thanks to a huge stash of E.T. based Atari games found buried in the New Mexico desert). The film tells the story of Elliott, a lonely boy who befriends an extraterrestrial who’s been stranded on Earth. One of few movies that genuinely deserves the title of ‘family film’, E.T. appeals to adult and child alike. Back in 1982, it struck a chord with both audiences and critics, taking £474 million at the box office, scooping a whopping nine Oscar nominations - an unprecedented amount for a sci-fi movie.

With fantastic performances by its young cast, including seven year-old Drew Barrymore’s star-making turn as Elliot’s younger sister (Barrymore got the role because she’s Spielberg’s goddaughter - proof that nepotism is occasionally okay), John Williams’ iconic score and that bike ride scene, E.T. is an all-ages classic that deserves to be seen on the big screen. At its heart, it’s a film about loneliness and friendship - and who, old or young, can’t relate to that?

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Devil Girl from Mars (1954) screening at the Showroom in November

Flight of the Navigator (1986)

“I CRASHED INTO ELECTRICAL TOWERS AND MY STAR CHARTS WERE ERASED. I NEED THE ONES IN YOUR HEAD TO COMPLETE MY MISSION!”

Alien Takeover

Have you seen Evolution? It’s got that David Duchovny fella in it – who’s had his fair share of alien weirdness given his stint as Fox Mulder in The X Files. Anyhoo, In Evolution, an alien organism arrives on Earth via a meteorite and begins shaping our world to its own requirements – producing all manner of weird/wonderful/lethal beasties in the process. Hold that thought. Last year, Professor Wickramasinghe and his team from the University of Sheffield sent a specially designed balloon into the atmosphere during the annual Perseid meteor shower. When the balloon fell back down to Earth, they discovered microscopic aquatic algae on the microscope slides - which they claimed could only be alien life forms! For the record, in the movie, they used Head & Shoulders shampoo to defeat said alien. You might wanna stock up.

From the word go, me and my brothers were hooked by Flight of the Navigator as we curled up on the settee at home to watch it again and again until the tape went furry. Even the mundane scenes were exciting - flying saucers morphing into frisbees that dogs soared through the air to catch, and exotic promises of hamburgers for tea - but the impenetrable silver bubble of Max’s spaceship with its shivering silver stairs simply blew our minds with NASA induced smoke and mirrors, and even an introduction to the music of the Beach Boys to boot.

12-year-old David falls down a misty ravine one night on the hunt for his pesky little brother Jeff. He awakes to find in wild-eyed panic that eight years have passed but he hasn’t aged a day - and everything else has changed.

Introducing theories of time travel and relativity, alongside a pioneering use of special effects, sensitive skin-crawlingly real snatches of the anxieties of childhood (where strange adults and sinister scientists represent a crashing collision of worlds), a tingling entirely electronic score by Alan ‘Back to the Future’ Silvestri and a wonderful performance by sci-fi legend Veronica Cartwright (Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Alien) make this a must-see for all ages. Seen in 2014, this film has grown old gracefully, if not stayed the same like David. See you later Navigator!

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TOGETHER IN ELECTRIC DREAMS So many sci-fi books have been adapted for the big screen (with varying degrees of success), including works by Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury and JG Ballard to name but a few – they’re a rich source for fuelling a filmmaker’s imagination. But many of these futuristic landscapes are also brought to life through amazing scores and soundtracks - take for example Blade Runner and 2001: A Space Odyssey where the music is integral to capturing the viewer’s attention. And, when it comes to inspiration, there are musicians aplenty who turn to sci-fi books and films - The Hunger Games franchise has had massively successful soundtrack albums and Sheffielders such as Martyn Ware, Philip Oakey and 65daysofstatic have all been known to pay tribute.

We collared some Sheffield musos to get their take on their biggest sci-fi influences….

Martyn Ware Heaven 17

“My career simply wouldn’t have existed without my love of the science fiction genre and the future.

Science fiction has always been a major influence on my work in both The Human League and Heaven 17 - creating soundtracks for imaginary films has always been a guiding principle for my creative process. Looking back it seems the 70’s/early 80s were a golden age for science fiction films - 2001, Close Encounters, Star Wars, ET, Blade Runner etc - but we were heavily influenced by sci-fi writers also - Michael Moorcock, Harlan Ellison, J.G. Ballard… and the greatest of them all in my opinion, Philip K Dick.

As a predominantly electronic composer, to this day science fiction in all its many forms are reference points for our creative musical output. As part of Illustrious Company I also created a large amount of heavily sci-fi influenced works with Vince Clarke from Erasure, who constantly referred to sci-fi film soundtracks as an influence (I remember agreeing with him that Forbidden Planet by Louis and Bebe Barron was the greatest of all sci-fi soundtracks).”

Together in Electric Dreams Sci-Fi Day

Sensoria and Off The Shelf Festival have joined together for an event that explores some of these themes, screens some of the films and also invites along musicians whose work has been influenced by the genre. Together in Electric Dreams Sci Fi Day is a one-day mission of exploration on Saturday October 25, looking at the relationship between science fiction literature, film and music. The event is packed with talks, screenings, music and workshops - culminating in a Blade Runner party.

Sheffield-based Doctor Who writer Daniel Blythe will also give a workshop for young people aged 12 - 15 as part of the event. www.sensoria.org.uk

Black Light Ray Missy Tassles

“My granddad introduced me to sci-fi at a very early age – mostly dystopian, atmospheric 1960s and ‘70s fare.

I saw Logan’s Run, The Man Who Fell to Earth and Blade Runner far younger than I probably should have, which affected me deeply. Films like Close Encounters, E.T., Star Wars and Star Trek (on TV) were a big part of my life - I couldn’t get enough sci-fi!

Later, I discovered 50s & 60s B-movies and slightly more obscure, haunting films like Phase IV, Fantastic Planet, They Live and Planet of the Vampires. Although Black Light Ray’s music might not be obviously related, I can’t imagine certain eras of sci-fi films without also thinking of a creepy theremin soundtrack or John Carpenter’s haunting repetitious themes.

There’s definitely an aesthetic and feeling about those films and eras that continue to shape who I am to this day; therefore they can’t fail to play a part in the creative work I do.”

Paul Dorrington

“Before Black Light Ray, I was the guitarist in The Wedding Present - when we released 12 singles in one year. Something we all had in common was a love of 50s and 60s sci-fi… especially anything by Gerry Anderson. We used to watch UFO on the tour bus and it was an obvious choice to record a version of Barry Gray’s theme for the B side of one of the singles. It’s such an energetic and exciting piece and very evocative of an era when sci-fi and spy thrillers were often very closely linked. TV shows like The Avengers, The Prisoner and The Champions managed to blend surreal sci-fi elements with Cold War paranoia and their theme tunes, heavily influenced by 60s pop music, conjure images of white plastic moulded interiors, psychedelic fashions and futuristic architecture.”

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Village of the Damned (1960) screening at the Showroom in November

Season Highlights Sci-Fi: Days of Fear and Wonder

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

Friday 3 October Sheffield Amphitheatre (behind the train station) See Sheffield as you’ve never seen it before and hopefully never will again…

Watch this cult sci-fi classic depicting a postapocalyptic Sheffield against the skyline of the city. An epic event to kick off an awesome season of sci-fi.

Sunday 9, 16, 23 November Three sci-fi classics – Village of the Damned, Devil Girl from Mars and Unearthly Stranger – over three consecutive Sunday afternoons exploring the topic of British Sci-fi Invasion and Gender.

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AFROFUTURISM

As part of Black History Month, Afrofuturism is a touring programme of films re-defining history and re-imagining Black identity in the present - and the future - from spirituality to hip hop, art, fashion, comic books, science, and of course, film.

CELLULOID SCREAMS SCI-FI ALLNIGHTER

Saturday 25 October Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival forms an unholy alliance with science fiction for the ultimate sleepover – four films back-to-back starting at midnight.

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OUT OF THIS WORLD

Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 November A weekend of family friendly sci-fi films and workshops, including Flight of the Navigator, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Iron Giant and Journey to the Centre of the Earth.

SCIENCE FICTION / SCIENCE FACT

Throughout November and December Here comes the science bit… just how much of the stuff we see in sci-fi films is based on fact, and could it ever really happen? Experts will provide insight into the fact behind the fiction in a series of post-screening talks – films include First Men on the Moon, Sunshine and Children of Men.

DECEMBER

MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS: PREDATOR (15) Friday 19 December, midnight Nothing says Christmas like Arnie delivering great one-liners and kicking some alien butt.

Competition

Win, Win, Win!

Tickets to see the film of your choice during the Showroom’s Sci-Fi season!

We’ve got 5 pairs of tickets for 5 winners to see a film of their choosing in the Showroom’s Sci-Fi season.* To be in with a shot, answer the following question: If an alien beamed down on Fargate, and you had 24 hours to get them acquainted with Sheffield, what essential local lingo would you teach them?

Enter online at www. exposedmagazine.co.uk/ win-stuff. You’ve got until September 30. Editor’s faves win! *Excludes Threads on Friday 3 October

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Hot In The Kitchen Anchorage Bar & East Coast Kitchen Is Now Open For Business!

Thursday 21 saw invited guests being treated to a first glimpse of the all new Anchorage Bar & East Coast Kitchen – West One’s latest resident and a third venue for Sheffield based independent lot, the Rootstock Trading Company Taking over the former Fitzwilliam & West premises, and split over two floors, the venue is inspired by modern dishes from America’s east coast and offers restaurant quality food (with a strong focus on seafood) in a contemporary bar setting unlike anything Sheffield’s seen before.

For the more casual drinker/ diner, the ground floor is the place to be for a taste of New York - with the likes of platters of home cured meats and pickles and deli-style sandwiches on offer – whilst upstairs awaits a 65 seat restaurant complete with live lobster tank.

Needless to say, the drinks are the bomb too – with a large selection of handpicked wines, modern craft beers and incredible cocktails awaiting thirsty punters.

Pop along and have your mind blown, yeah?

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Brotherly Love

Their witty Yorkshire ukulele takes on classic songs has won them an army of fans across Sheffield and beyond. Now though, their latest project sees them swapping banter for beer. Be afraid, be very afraid - The Everly Pregnant Brothers have done bought a boozer.

The old Shakespeare in Heeley has been given some much needed TLC by the group and from henceforth shall be known as The Brothers Arms.

Run by Nick Hayne, formerly of The Sheaf View, as you’d imagine there’s a strong focus on quality local beers – along with ‘Yorkshire tapas’ in the form of pork pies and the like.

Using the venue for rehearsals, you can expect the odd impromptu gig and sing-alongs around the old Joanna.

We’ll drink to that.

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YOUR LOCAL

BREWDOG THE READER: Paul Coupe, freelance web developer WHY IS THIS ‘YOUR LOCAL’? “There’s nowhere else like it in Sheffield. You’re always guaranteed to find something interesting on the bar. I went to Berlin last year and the atmosphere and decor reminds me of that city.”

Favourite tipple: Brewdog’s 5am Saint 5% & Siren Brewery’s Limoncello IPA 9% THE LOCAL: A new addition to Devonshire Street this year, Brewdog’s Sheffield branch, as the brewery’s mantra, focuses on flavoursome upfront hop forward beers - showcased via its 20 draught keg lines and a glass walled keg chillin’ room; a viewing wonder. There’s usually a 50/50 split on the taps offering the likes of Brewdog core beers from Punk IPA (5.4%) to more extreme specials like their barley wine, Shipwrecker Circus, at a powerful 10.5% alongside guests from Magic Rock, Stone and Mikkeller.

The entire bar staff are Cicerone trained (a respected beer certification program) which means they often host regular events like ‘Beer School’; £22 for a 2 hour tasting session including 6 beers and a cheeseboard. If you don’t fancy a tutored tasting, you can conduct your own by taking advantage of a beer flight board, where you can choose any 4 thirds of a pint to sample - a decent option for those indecisive members of your beer drinking group or just a sharing beer board for a respectable start to any night out.

An astute sourcing from local food retailers Porter Brook Deli and Seven Hills Bakery for their meat and cheese boards means quality and a tasty, interesting selection is assured (a small plate is £7 including 4 cheeses, 2 cured meats, crackers and chutneys). After a recent team up with pie specialists Pieminister, you can now indulge in a hot food option choosing from a variety of Brewdog beer infused pies.

Address: Units 5 and 6 Eldon Court, 108-110 Devonshire Street. S3 7SF www.brewdog.com/bars/sheffield @BrewDogSheff

Tastes Good

The good folks at Thornbridge Brewery were four time winners at this year’s recent Great Taste Awards.

Jaipur won a 3 Star Gold Award (the 4th time it’s achieved this) - whilst Otto (a relatively new Weizen DoppelBock from head brewer Rob Lovatt and his team) also achieved 3 Gold Star status. With over 10000 entries being judged, and only 153 gaining 3 Gold Stars – it’s fair to say getting two was extra special. Completing the haul was Sequoia (American Amber Ale) with 2 Gold Stars and Beadecas Well (Smoked Porter) with a 1 Gold Star. See www.thornbridgebrewery.co.uk for more.

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Anyone for sushi? Sakushi is Sheffield’s award winning independent Japanese restaurant on Campo Lane.

Home to Sheffield’s first sushi train back in the day, you’ll find more oriental delights than you can shake a chopstick at. There’s also plenty of offers to be had – with 25% off Mondays, Green Tuesdays and 20% student discount all week through. A trip to Sakushi guarantees fresh, authentic Japanese cuisine – and, if that wasn’t enough, we’re offering the chance to win a £50 eat-in voucher! All you have to do is to answer the following question:

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Come and check out one of Sheffield’s most prized restaurants, recently refurbished but still serving the best fish and seafood in Sheffield.

Open for lunch and dinner: 12noon-2.30pm and 5.00pm-10.30pm Closed Sunday – available for private functions.

You’re also welcome to take your own wine for a £2.50 corkage charge Mon-Thurs* *not in December or special occasions such as Valentine’s Day

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Genting Club Sheffield

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Hou Mei THE PLACE

It’s Saturday evening – and what better place to start (or ultimately finish a weekend night out) than at your friendly neighbourhood casino/bar/ restaurant/social, the Genting Club.

Holding court within the all-conquering Cheesegrater building (who’da thunk a car park could win international awards, eh?), the Genting Club offers all things to everyone right in the heart of the city. What brings us here tonight though, is one of their two restaurants – Hou Mei.

THE FOOD

After being politely put right on our pronunciation (‘Hoy May’, just so you know, which literally means ‘Good Taste’), we’re welcomed by knowledgeable restaurant manager Des – who immediately puts us at ease by talking us through the extensive menu. It can be quite a daunting experience eating traditional Chinese cuisine for the uninitiated and, to be fair, there are your ‘typical’ offerings available for the less adventurous. However, upon his recommendation, we opt for the Steamboat menu – which, at £13.99pp, you’re about to learn, represents ridiculous value.

What is it? Put simply, it’s a big, heated bowl of ‘soup’, plonked in front of you for you to cook a whole host of ingredients freshly, yourself.

Scary? Somewhat. Fun? You betcha. We choose a combo of the satay and chicken soups and slowly, yet surely, work our way through a mountain of the following… (deep breath now…)

Shredded Beef, Shredded Lamb, Tripe, Beef Meat Balls, King Prawn, Fresh Crab, Fresh Mussels, Fresh Squid, Sliced Monk Fish, Fish balls, Cuttlefish Balls, Crab Sticks, Fish Tofu Buns, Fish Balls, Poodle Rolls*, Tofu Fish Balls, Seaweed, Tree Fungus, Tofu, Tofu Bu, Chinese Leaves, White Radish, Fried Yuba, Bean Vermicelli, Needle Mushroom, Pak Choi, Fried Tofu and Udon.

Phew. And, more to the point… Burp. Special mentions go to the beef and lamb (mere seconds in the soup and they melt in the mouth) along with the tender monkfish and meaty fish balls. A true feast – for both the eyes and belly.

THE VERDICT

An night at the Genting Club is always an experience but, if you want your horizons truly broadening, book a table at Hou Mei. It’s an adventure waiting to happen… and one you won’t forget in a hurry. *N.B No Poodles were harmed in the making of this review.

Restaurant opening times: 6pm – 2am.

Fahrenheit THE PLACE

Genting is fast becoming famous not only for its fantastic gaming facilities but also for its gastronomic efforts. With two restaurants to choose from, an excellent cocktail bar and a full schedule of events all housed in stylish, contemporary décor, this casino conglomerate has certainly made a great impression since moving to our fair city.

Tonight we dine at flagship restaurant Fahrenheit which boasts an excellent meat selection all cooked on the insanely hot Josper Grill. Bring on the meat sweats.

THE FOOD

With a reputation for fine mixology, it would have been incredibly rude not to partake in a cocktail prior to our meal. The rumours were correct as the vodka martini and virgin daiquiri were excellent and quaffed greedily.

With meat playing a large part at Fahrenheit I opted for a seafood starter. The spiced crab fritters were light as a feather and expertly spiced. My partner’s ham hock terrine was rich and delicious - with a great tangy plum jelly. For mains I had to go for the 10z Wagyu beef sirloin. These cows have a great life, with daily massages and beer soaked feed - and it really does translate to the plate. It’s certainly up there in my top steaks of all-time list.

Cooked rare the meat literally melted in the mouth and was well worth the premium price. The Wagyu Burger was also great - juicy and well flavoured it was well complemented by the tallegio cheese and pancetta.

Our desserts of moreish white chocolate and vanilla cheese cake and a Cornish ice cream selection rounded off an excellent evening

THE VERDICT

The Genting brand is certainly a heavyweight in the world of casinos, and is a very welcome addition to the Sheffield nightlife scene, but on this occasion it was the food that hit the jackpot. Roll the dice on Fahrenheit and I’m sure you’ll end up a winner.

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Feeling fit? September offers up some of the most testing runs, climbs and outdoor challenges of the year.

YORKSHIRE THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE

If those hiking boots are well worn in, and you’ve successfully mastered the walker’s small talk, then ¬you’re ready for the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge. Conquering the peaks of Pen-yghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in less than 12 hours (that’s approximately 24.5 miles) is no easy feat, but it’s well worth attempting, even if it’s just to one-up your mates. The organised events have trained mountaineers to guide you round, and a support vehicle to meet you during the walk for refreshments. It’s a chance to get some intense fresh air, and you might meet some like-minded buddies. Although in high demand, there are still places going for September 6th and October 11th, so get booking.

Private party events are also available. The Three Peaks walk is £70 per person. www.thethreepeakschallenge.co.uk/yorkshirethree-peaks-challenge.

GREAT YORKSHIRE RUN

ENDURER DASH

The Sheffield Endurer Dash takes place at Holmesfield in the Peaks this month - and the new 14km course is filled with tyres, ravines, ponds and a whole host of other challenging obstacles. The Endurer crew encourage you to take it as a team and run for a charity. And, if you manage to do ‘The Double’, both the 8km Dash on September 27th, and the 14km Dash on the 28th, you’ll earn a t-shirt to add to your collection. We look forward to seeing the photos of your achievements on Facebook, whilst we sit in the office with a packet of crisps.

Sign up starts at £39. www.endurerevents.co.uk.

Come on now - the holidays are over, and we’re nowhere near Christmas, so there’s really no excuse for us to be this out of shape, right? Why not add an extra motive to your ‘back to school’ workout by signing up to the Bupa Great Yorkshire Run? Running from Fargate to Hillsborough and back again, the course is a ‘mere’ 10k, and any sponsorship can go to a charity of your choice. There’s also the Bupa Mini Great Run, so if you have kids then you’ve got the lucky excuse of only having to do 1.5k with them. Either way, you can at least feel like you’ve made a difference before you slump back into the beer belly.

The Bupa Great Yorkshire Run sets off (and hopefully ends) on September 28. www.greatrun. org/Events.

TOP PICKS Devonshire Jazz Market Devonshire Green. // 27 September 11am–6pm.

With the sound of live jazz, the smell of street food from around the globe and the sight of stalls upon stalls selling everything from vintage clothing to jewellery, records, arts and farm produce, the Devonshire Market

brings the spirit of Portabello Road to the north. Grab a cocktail, a tasty bite and fill your boots with unique and one-off goodies from a range of stalls. www.devonshiremarkets.com.

8th Down by the Riverside at Kelham Island Museum Kelham Island Museum. // 20 September, 11am - 10pm & 21 September 11am - 5pm.

Seven hills, five rivers, one island.

The Kelham Island Riverside Festival boasts a huge line-up of music, food and activities across the weekend. With an eclectic mix of live music on The Waterfront Stage, the Kelham Island Beer Tent supplying all your real ale needs and barbeque

food provided by Little Mesters, there’s plenty to keep you busy.

On top of that, check out the Made & Metal market stalls and get stuck in with family heritage activities and riverside walks and talks - not to mention the Sheffield City Kayak Club taster sessions plus a chance to meet reptiles, mammals and minibeasts with Animals In-Tution. Normal Museum admission applies. www.simt. co.uk.

Whirlow Hall Farm Fayre Whirlow Hall Farm. // 14 September, 10am – 4pm.

Plenty to do and see for all the family here - with free activities such as archery, tennis,

crafts and African drumming workshops as well as the animal zone with alpacas, birds of prey and the Millhouses dog ring. Add to this the likes of Punch & Judy, falconry and extreme mountain bike shows, plus live cooking and butchery demonstrations, and there’s sure to be something to tickle your interest. Abbeydale Brewery will be providing the bar and there’ll be a variety of food stalls, shops and farmers markets - as well as an antique and vintage tent for you to have a wander around. On top of all that, be sure to catch a few of Sheffield’s finest acoustic acts at the musical beer tent. Now there’s a Sunday. £6 adults, free for children.

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honeyblood

Gorgeous Glasgow duo Honeyblood bring their breezy brilliance to Bungalows and Bears this month. We caught up with guitarist/vocalist Stina to find out more.

Morning Stina, how are you, where are you and what can you see?

Very well today thanks. It’s a pretty boring view of Glasgow just now…. but it’s home.

You’re heading to Sheffield as part of your debut headline tour in September. Have you visited our fair shores before?

Yeah, a few times actually.

Tramlines was our first visit to Sheffield which was great fun.

We’ve also done some shows at The Great Gatsby which we enjoyed. We’ve always had great audiences in Sheffield.

What can people expect from your show here?

A thoroughly enjoyable evening!

Our shows are about just having a bit of fun and playing some songs for people to enjoy.

What’s the story of Honeyblood? How did you and Shona get together?

I’d been writing some songs with Honeyblood in mind and a mutual friend suggested I approach Shona to join forces with. We then met in a bar by chance a while later and I asked

her if she wanted to jam my songs. We had a few practices, played a few gigs - and here we are.

Is it right you recorded your first release in your bathroom?

Ha! Everyone mentions that. To be fair, it was someone else’s bathroom, but yeah it’s sort of true.

And for those who haven’t heard your self-titled debut album, how would you describe it?

I think it’s a very true representation of us… and the songs stretch over the whole time we’ve been a band.

How did the name Honeyblood

come about?

It was a really lazy Halloween costume I made just before the start of the band. I made my own fake blood out of Honey, water, corn flour and red food dye - and then swirled it about my mouth and spat it on people. It didn’t taste too bad, actually.

Lovely. And what would you say your career highlight has been to date?

The release of our album is definitely a milestone. It’s also amazing being able to play shows where people can sing back the words to you… it’s a bit of a dream come true.

Finally, what else is on the

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MONKEY MAGIC This month, your favourite musical monkey has been sat in his bachelor tree compiling a list of the best Sheffield summer tunes. Get t’barbie on!

Tony Wright (Terrorvision) – Tequila

(Corporation, Sept 4) Tequila used to make me very happy indeed – until I had a few too many one evening and tried it on with Baboon Barry’s missus. He gave me a RIGHT hiding. I learnt my lesson and don’t really touch the stuff anymore, except for Fridays… and Sundays… maybe the odd Wednesday. This track needs no introduction, but the acoustic version is well worth a listen an ’all!

The Magic Numbers – Love Me Like You

(Leadmill, Sept 15) A great tune sung by a guy with a great beard. I tried to grow a beard once, until I remembered that 80% of my body was already covered with hair – jeeze, I drink too much. Anyhoo, this is a lovely, lighthearted track, which never grows old always first on t’playlist when I’m off for a sunny drive around Gleadless Tarzan-End.

Honeyblood – Bud

(Bungalows & Bears, Sept 17) These two cheeky monkeys have recently found a place in my heart. Their debut album has sorted out my indie-pop fix good and proper – with this track being my top pick. It has a dreamy, lo-fi feel - but the vocals manage TO depict real anger and heartache. I had to ‘nip it in the bud’ with Prissy Porcupine recently; we just didn’t click – she was far too prickly.

The Vamps – Somebody to You

(Sheffield City Hall, Sept 23) What’s tha laughing at? You’re telling me that just because I’m the most badass primate in Sheff City I can’t have a guilty pleasure? Sometimes, even the biggest party animals like yours truly have to step away from the late night jungle raves and get our Disney Channel on. Yes, it sounds a bit like 1D, and maybe it’s a tad corny – BUT I DON’T CARE!

The Horrors – Count in Fives

horizon for you guys?

We’re so excited for our headline tour in the UK this September, and then we’re off to Europe in

October too... then probably even more touring to come! We’ll be keeping busy - but enjoying every minute of it.

Catch Honeyblood at Bungalows and Bears on September 17 in a free show. See www.honeyblood.co.uk for more.

(Leadmill, Sept 30) Love a bit of The Horrors, me. Whenever this came on in Corp, (I used to be a Monday night regular) I’d (quite literally) go ape sh*t crazy; quadvods and faeces would be flying all over the gaff. It would send me bananas, I tell ya. Funnily enough, the door staff aren’t too keen on me down there anymore.

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Malarkey Affair Can you tell us a bit about the band?

Malarkey Affair were formed in 2013.

Answering an advert, David Logan guitars/keyboards and Steve Higgins - bass, joined friends James Clinton - vocals, Pat Thornton - drums and Paul Thornton - keyboards – and the rest is history. We spent the majority of 2013 writing, rehearsing and refining ideas.

In January 2014, we began performing in and around Sheffield - and in March we recorded our debut single.

However, Paul decided to leave the band and we’re now a four piece.

How would you describe your sound?

It’s pure pop, with catchy vocal hooks, grinding rhythms and raucous effect driven guitar melodies. Our songs deal with issues of violence, unrequited love, loss and the mundane blue collar life.

Tell us a bit about your debut single – the double A side ‘Can I Have Your number?/Glitz & Glamour’…

We had a tough decision to make with regards to the first single - as we had several songs that were all good candidates. We chose those two because they complement each other and reflect what we do musically. We released the songs digitally, through Artists Without A Label, in May this year - and have been amazed by the feedback it’s received.

Where can people catch you playing in Sheffield over the coming months?

We’re performing at Plug on September 19 and West Street Live on November 21. There’s a full list on our Facebook page. We like to perform whenever, wherever possible. People tell us we’re a well-kept secret so we’re aiming to do all we can to change that and continue building on our already loyal following.

Any plans on the horizon?

We plan to continue to write and record for our debut album - which we’re expecting to be finished next year.

www.facebook.com/malarkeyaffair.

PSYCH OUT

WHERE: THE WASHINGTON WHEN: LAST THURSDAY The Washington have a brand new monthly event called Psych Out - and the idea is to create a channel for the new psychedelic movement that’s happening right now. The recent launch saw plenty in attendance, creating a lovely buzz about the place. Apparently the promoters wanted to pay homage to The Grateful Dead’s trick of spiking the audience’s drinks with acid, but this got replaced by free absinthe, which is still a pretty sweet deal.

The first of two bands to play were Baba Naga. With matching tattoos, and an ex-member of Wet Nuns, they drew quite a crowd to The Washington’s ‘shallow end’ (live band area) - the decor, custom psychedelic projections, dingy lighting and the band’s hypnotic tunes all combined to create a true psych vibe. Next up were Death Rays of Ardilla, a local duo who brought a more jagged sound and a shedload of energy - and, of course, in between bands there was a top selection of psych/garage tunes flowing from the speakers. It seems this could become a regular fixture in the diary. Joe E. Allen.

Got beef?

JOE FOOD GETS REYT UPSET ABAHT SUMMAT

‘Ava Napa

Another summer, another horde of 18 year olds returning from Ayia Napa having “discovered” deep house. Now, before I crack on, let me explain that I like house music. This piece is not an attack on the house genre at all. Growing up, garage and UK funky took up a large part of my trusty 4GB Ipod Mini. My thirst for dance music was insatiable as a teen; I even have to admit that I was dragged (ok, I went willingly) into the dubstep craze. Yup, what sounded mostly like two robots having angry intercourse ticked the boxes for me during those confusing and Jagermeister-sodden years.

I liked house because it was unexclusive and applicable to a variety of situations: it could relax you, motivate you or simply provide the urge to throw a few shapes/fist pumps. There was no real code you had to follow to be a house fan – and, because Ne-Yo or Beyonce weren’t involved, Radio 1 wouldn’t be able to ruin it. Result!

Regrettably, as we all now know, house music is everywhere today. It dominates the charts and has people like Example spewing bile all over its beats. House tracks have become a trendy accessory for people to jingle over their timelines and news feeds, which says – “look at me, I go clubbing; I now reject mainstream music because I download the Beatport top 20 every week… and I’ve been to Ibiza like twice now. In other words, I’m a complete party animal; I just live for the moment, you know?”

Shut up. You only started listening to house 18 months ago when Avicii, Sebastian Ingrosso, et al started hitting the charts; before that you listened to Flo Rida, Ed Sheeran and Bruno chuffin’ Mars. Sorry pal, but having Au Seve as the most played track on your MP3 player does not salvage you from this, nor does having a mate who does MDMA. Ah, and there’s no shame in admitting that some house is a bit crap. I’ve seen DJ sets before that just aren’t up to scratch – full of monotonous beats with rigid rhythms and no hook – but, of course, this doesn’t matter to the fist pumping, tribal tattooed, Geordie Shore fella; neither does it interrupt the repeated sidesteps of the American Apparel clad hipster next to him. Sometimes, you can’t help but feel they’re putting it on a bit…

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The Lost Brothers New Songs of Dawn and Dust Produced in relationship with The Coral’s guitarist Bill RyderJones, this album is certainly the start of something new for the

Irish folk duo.

Though folk isn’t unfamiliar to repetitive simple melodies, crooning sweet voices singing the blues, about the blues, you can’t help but notice there’s something deeper in half the album - that’s graspable, ethereal and enjoyable to any person welcome to the emotionally charged tracks.

The divide between the ‘dawn’ and ‘dust’ couldn’t be more evident. Some tracks toward the beginning of the album sound so generic you’d struggle to distinguish between them. BUT then there’s the other half that makes you stop and listen, like Ferris Bueller would, and take note of the world around you - the sweet guitars, a sorrowful but powerful piano and terrific trailing mystic voices in your ears. 7/10 CM

Inspiral Carpets Inspiral Carpets Inspiral Carpets are back. What’s more, they’re on form – with this absolutely stellar album.

Generally popular during the outburst of the brit-pop scene during the early to mid-90’s, Inspiral Carpets decided to go on a lengthy hiatus until 2003, in which they did bits and bobs here and there. Now, they’re finally releasing their fourth studio album.

‘Monochrome’ leads the charge, which reminds us just why these guys belong firmly in the brit-pop realm, giving off vibes that take you straight back to the 90’s.

Track 5 - ‘Calling Out To You’ sounds much like a combination of Joy Division and The Smiths, which isn’t a bad thing at all – in fact, it’s welcoming and provides excellent listening.

Some tracks are slower than others, giving a nice mix, but it’s always good to hear the faster upbeat stuff such as ‘Hey Now’ and ‘Our Time’. Finishing off the album is ‘Human Shield’ - which treats you to a montage of sounds that truly reflects the overall vibe of the record, providing the perfect ending. 9.5/10 KW

Alt J This Is All Yours When Alt-J released Breezeblocks in 2012, thousands of skinny jeans wearing indie followers let out delirious squeals of joy, whipping off their vintage denim jackets and whirling them around in the air. You couldn’t blame them. All they had to dine on was mere scraps since Bombay Bicycle Club and The Maccabees decided to turn a bit naff. Things were starting to look good; Alt-J followed up the hype with critically acclaimed first album An Awesome Wave. The charm of the band’s experimental indiepop sound, combined with the nasally vocals of Joe Newman, found its way into the hearts of thousands - and a contemporary music audience eagerly awaited the release of their second album. Well, it’s here. And it’s eclectic, to say the least.

It’s a rather eerie introduction - in which a rising cacophony of harmonies lead the listener to feel as though they’re being inducted in to a cult as opposed to an album. This all leads into second track Arrival in Nara. It’s all very clever. Nara’s not a bad place – it’s a bit dreamy and full of plucking guitars and soft piano keys… a bit like a John Lewis Christmas advert. Don’t worry! Once the listener is settled in Nara, things begin to pick up a bit. A heavy electronic vibe runs through Every Other Freckle (imagine Breezeblocks, but its mardy older brother). Left Hand Free completely shifts to the other side of the spectrum, as the Leeds born band momentarily morph into a southern blues-rock outfit.

Eh? What happened there? Actually, it’s a great song. Some more of that please, lads.

Flicking through the tracks, one is just getting used to the downright oddness of Garden of England (must be pretentious irony, right?) when Hunger of The Pine grips you firmly by the nads – cleverly sampling an echoed Miley Cyrus repeating “I’m a female rebel” (Miley, tha’s not; tha’s a tw*t.) As you can imagine, large chunks of the album have a very conceptual feel about them. I wish I was cool enough to say that I loved the instrumental tracks, or the complex vocal harmonies, but I’m not… and I didn’t. That said, this album is a grower - and boasts plenty of enjoyable music for those of us who don’t own Macs or thick rimmed glasses. 6/10 JF

Indiana No Romeo

Forget euphoric floor-fillers and glow-in-the-dark paint - Indiana’s debut album No Romeo has an up-tempo sound that can’t be pigeonholed. Think electro beats, raspy vocals and elements of every pop sub-genre known to man.

The record boasts five preceding singles, each reaching a modest place in the UK charts, and kicks off with Solo Dancing - which draws comparison to the likes of Jessie Ware and The XX with its atmospheric three-note synth. Heart on Fire is the latest single, which warrants some good old foot-tapping. This one’ll be big in pubs and clubs, so we suggest you get your routine figured out now.

Blind As I Am is a personal favourite, a minimalistic yet emotional offering – whilst Mess Around closes the album offering a sinister twist to the traditional ballad with its haunting vocals and crashing crescendos. Like its title, this isn’t exactly a love story for me. That said, it’s a well put together number which offers something different every time you listen to it. 7/10 JP

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TOP PICKS Ian Britt Single Launch

The Great Gatsby // September 27 // 7.30pm // £3.

Local singer/songwriter Ian Britt is releasing a single. What’s more, he’s hosting a party to celebrate – and you’re all invited. Saturday the 27th will see the amiable chap taking to the Gatsby stage along with support from a special guest.

Sour Cherry

02 Academy // September 19 The O2 just can’t get enough of Sour Cherry. Sheffield’s own darling pop group are back from the aftermath of Tramlines and ready to lock, stock and pop.

With the cute edgy profanity of Lily Allen, pop has never been so much fun. Both sweet and popular, the young band adds to the list of unsigned talent Sheffield has to offer, recently packing events in The Plug, The Leadmill, and playing local festivals like Owls in the Park.

Expect their upbeat sound, pure down to earth fun, bubbly atmosphere and well-known singles such as ‘You Sing’ to lift your night into a success.

Supported by more home-grown talent such as Indie Rock band, Nathana and the electronic pop/ rock sound of Suddenly Us.

The Vamps

Sheff ield City Hall // September 23 This lively gang of teens are ready for the Sheffield City Hall from recent tours supporting bands such as The Wanted, Lawson and JLS. Be sure to expect loads of fun, energy, and well-known far reaching singles, ‘Can We Dance’ and ‘Wild Heart’ that rocketed to number 2 and 3 of UK Singles Charts. Stated to be the next big thing since One Direction, this British pop band has leapt double footed into their new found fame.

The Dunwells

Plug // September 13 Family forged Leeds Americana band The Dunwells are finally getting the attention they deserve. Their strong voices and American country guitar melodies will refresh any gloomy soul. Their anthemic rock and distinguished stage presence has packed out shows over the

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US and UK, performing at huge festivals such as The Great Escape and HMV’s Next Big Thing, and the band will be adding more fans to its legions at Plug. The emotionally charged harmonies and stadium atmosphere promise a terrific event. Supported by rapidly growing Leeds lot, City of Lights.

Rophonic

The Lantern Theatre // September 11 A Sheffield made band, born from the ‘Remixed in Sheffield’ and ‘Festival of the Mind’ projects in 2012, now appear before you fully matured and ready to take you to the edges of the mystical world of performance. This rare and exclusive show uses widescreen projections and haunting themes that will surf you deep into the human heart and mind.

The Lantern Theatre hosts this strange, dreamlike band - whose angelic atmospheres of the afterlife harmonise electronics, harps and guitars. Be ready for something really different. The event also features a mini-album drop of ‘You are the Audience’ fitting with the theme, the strange world of performance and entertainment.

Tony Wright (Terrorvision)

Corporation // September 4 Acoustic sets have never looked so Wright. Terrorvision’s frontman Tony Wright is ready to return to Rock fans hearts with an acoustic set showcasing his debut solo album ‘Thoughts’n’all’. Through a solid career, Terrorvision built up many followers - with hit singles such as their famous ‘Tequila’. Ask nicely, and he might even treat you to a few of his classics.

Krap-Werk + More Shakespeares // September 5

Get set for a night of Euro Electronica – Sheffield style.

Tributes to the likes of Kraftwerk, Gary Numan, Depeche Mode and more await from the likes of Krapwerk, The Meat Comes From The North and Stu Faulkner within the cosy confines of Shakespeares.

Best of all, it’s free. You don’t get nights like this very often – so get involved.

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Exposed Meets Glenn Gregory.

Words: Mark Perkins.

David Bowie released the album ‘The Man Who Sold the World’ in 1970.

It was a hugely significant step as he tried to find a formula for more enduring success after his ‘one-hit wonder’ status following 1969’s ‘Space Oddity’. No-one knew what to make of it… and so no-one bought it - but after his success with Ziggy Stardust, and Aladdin Sane, fans sought it out. When they put the vinyl LP on the turntable (it’s what we use to do back then, ask your dad), they discovered an album so startlingly original and creative it was not surprising that it wrong-footed the music world. The album has now been given a new lease of life. Glenn Gregory, singer with our very own Heaven 17, takes up the story.

“In 1970 David Bowie totally changed music and started off the Glam Rock era when he took to the stage with Mick Ronson on guitar, and Tony Visconti on bass. After their Roundhouse performance they went into the studio, added ‘Woody’ Woodmansey on drums, and recorded the album ‘The Man Who Sold the World’.

These musicians were the core of what became The Spiders from Mars and Tony produced the album, and many more Bowie albums, after. Now Woody and Tony are reuniting to play the entire album live, and I’m really honoured that they’ve asked me to provide the vocals. As you’ll know, Mick sadly died in 1993, but his daughter Lisa, sister Maggi and niece Hannah are joining us on vocals. Mick’s guitar playing on the album is absolutely genius. I’ve never really noticed before how raw and aggressive the playing is - it’s almost like punk rock.”

How did you become involved in the project?

“I’d been working on an album by Stephen Emmer, which was produced by Tony Visconti. After we’d finished it, I got a phone call from Tony, and he told about his plan and that he’d really like me to do the vocals. When I agreed, I thought it was for just that one track, but I eventually realised he meant for the entire album. I’ve never really had the opportunity to sing in that style in my singing career, so it’s been fantastic for me. I’ve been rehearsing like mad on my own, in the studio, learning the tracks - and I’ve really enjoyed it.”

How close will the songs be to the originals?

“Tony is the maestro, and is pushing us all hard with an incredible attention to detail,

so the music will be as close as it possibly can be - but I’m not going to imitate Bowie at all. It’s not Stars in Their Eyes - but I will be keeping his phrasing inside each song.

We’re also planning to do some more early Seventies Bowie songs, to make the live set longer, although I’ll not reveal yet what they are! It will be a full evening of songs.”

Steve Norman from Spandau Ballet is playing guitar and saxophone in the shows. How did he become involved?

“The core of the band is a group called Holy Holy, which Steve’s been involved with for years. He’s a childhood fan of Bowie, and The Spiders From Mars, and he’s told me how excited and honoured he feels to be involved and to be playing with these iconic musicians. People just think of Tony as a producer - but he’s a multi-instrumentalist and a very talented musician. There’s a recent YouTube video of him in a band playing ‘Young Americans’, which is absolutely fantastic.”

Does anyone know what David Bowie thinks of what you have planned?

“He’s 100% behind it. He’s been involved with the project since its inception and everything goes through him. All the announcements go on his website first he’s fully aware of what we’ve got planned and has given it his full blessing.”

I heard you making a guest appearance

with another Sheffield celebrity, John Shuttleworth, on his radio show. How did this arise?

A couple of years ago we did a live charity event with Vic Reeves, Squeeze and a few others, where we all did our own versions of John Shuttleworth songs. We chose to cover the classic ‘Dandelion and Burdock’ (what I’d give for a tiny slurp/though it stung your nose, and it made you burp).

Graham really liked our mock-Vienna Eighties electro-style version of it and, as he was doing a new BBC show, he asked us to come and perform it. He wanted it to be heard by more people and I think it works really well.

You did Tramlines a few years ago. Any plans to do it again?

Yes, we did. It was in front of the City Hall on the opening night. We’d love to do it again, and we actually thought of doing it this year, but we’d just done a show in the Botanical Gardens so it didn’t really fit in.

I can tell you that we are coming back to Sheffield as Heaven 17 at Plug sometime this year. Over the years we’ve done almost all the venues in Sheffield - we even played a rooftop once - but we’ve never played Plug so we’re looking forward to that. We’ll be performing some new stuff at that show - and a full album of brand new material will be out early in 2015.

The Man Who Sold the World will be performed on Thursday September 18 at the O2 Academy. See www.o2academysheffield.co.uk for more.

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FILM ROUND-UP

BY VAN CONNOR.

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What If...

Expendables 3 Barney Ross and the gang are back for (supposedly) “one last ride”, in which the titular heroes for hire find themselves the target of Conrad Stonebanks (Gibson), a ruthless warlord who co-founded The Expendables with Barney years earlier. After a vicious attack, Barney sets out to take down Stonebanks once and for all; but with his team in pieces, a new team of young recruits are needed to fill the roster.

Three movies in, it’s obvious that applying logic to the Expendables movies is a fool’s errand - not to mention being far from the point. Red Hill’s Patrick Hughes takes over for Simon West on directorial duties and proves to be a good fit, his knowing intensity adding to the “f**k yeah” aesthetic in which these movies so revel. The tone this time out is more evenly balanced, combining

the darker pseudo-philosophical aspects of the first movie with the more cartoonish ultraviolence of the second, it’s just a shame the baffling 12A/PG-13 edit gets in the way of letting it cut truly loose. That said, a heavily padded second act threatens to grind proceedings to a halt rather noticeably.

Stallone seems more awake and alert his third time around, given an actual character arc that hits the relevant markers and finally gives Barney something to do. Meanwhile, the franchise regulars (Jason Statham et al) are curiously swept aside in favour of a new crop of disposable twenty something MMA types who add nothing of note to the story; but it’s Ford and Gibson who own the film, each bringing their snarling best to a pair of scenery chewing new characters. Gibson’s second act monologue is worth the film

BEHIND IT: Patrick Hughes IN IT: Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Harrison Ford, Mel Gibson

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THE INBETWEENERS 2

The banter between the gang’s still there, but gone is the wit and relatability of the last outing. Stumbling from one gross-out set-piece to another, this sequel feels throughout like an overloaded TV Christmas special which has been granted a theatrical release based

BEHIND IT: Michael Dowse IN IT: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan

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GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY Without doubt the defining popcorn picture of 2014 so far, James Gunn’s entry into the Marvel canon is tremendous fun, paced to perfection and with every rough edge smoothed out in razor sharp form. A solidly enjoyable old-school sci-fi adventure romp that’s not to be

Despite being Daniel Radcliffe’s first comedic effort, the real draw of What If amongst film fans will be the return of Zoe Kazan - who positively set the screen alight as the titular character in 2012’s quirkily interesting romantic fantasy Ruby Sparks. Here, Kazan plays Chantry, a young animator who strikes up a friendship with the disenfranchised Wallace (Radcliffe), whose romantic feelings for her must be constantly squashed in order for their sparky platonic relationship to survive. It’s When Harry Met Sally for the twentyfirst century, When Hipster Met Sally you could say.

Radcliffe handles the banter and comedic dialogue better than literally anything else in his career to date, his performance as Wallace mired in ennui and minutia yet charming and engaging throughout.

Kazan meanwhile follows up her turn as Ruby with another equally (if not more) loveable example of the archetypal Manic Pixie Dream Girl, her portrayal equal parts Meg

PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE

The sequel to the spin-off of a sequel to a movie that nobody over six years old enjoyed to begin with. Visually impressive and with some startling 3D effects, there’s a direct-to-DVD quality present throughout that prevents this attempt to expand the Disney toy line from ever

EARTH TO ECHO

A throwback to the kids’ sci-fi of yesteryear, this blending of E.T. and Batteries Not Included succeeds by combining a likeable and engaging cast of young actors, an adorably engaging alien, great dialogue and the best use of found footage since Chronicle.

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Tribute

Grand Piano

A staple of the comedy genre on stage, television and on film for nearly half a century, Robin Williams was a truly gifted a performer - not just an insanely funny man, but also a great actor.

At the root of each of his comedic performances was always a thoughtful and sincere centre; a centre which led the actor, at varying points, to pursue more noticeably dramatic roles in films such as Awakenings or What Dreams May Come; each packing a wallop of a performance that startled and engaged, but never surprised given the superb work which had come before.

Williams was admired by all; from the older generation who first encountered him as Mork on Happy Days to the younger generation who knew him primarily for Flubber, there were so many great Robin Williams performances to revel in. He may not have been the first megastar to voice an animated character, but he certainly set the trend as Aladdin’s Genie; he effortlessly wiped away any memory of Tootsie with the ludicrously superb Mrs. Doubtfire; he reinvented Peter Pan in Hook; and, alongside Nathan Lane, turned The Birdcage into a truly remarkable screwball comedy.

A combination of both “conceptthriller” and “bottle-thriller” (ie. takes place in a single location), Grand Piano sees Elijah Wood as concert pianist Tom Selznick; whose grand concert performance is hijacked by a would-be sniper threatening to execute both Tom and his wife should Tom fail to complete his performance flawlessly. Sort of Phone Booth with a piano, really.

Allegedly learning to play piano specifically for the role, Wood’s performance is exemplary; his balance of technical proficiency working in brilliant tandem with the verbal back-and-forth at hand. Sadly however, Wood is the film’s only real saving grace; with a ridiculously contrived plot, a bland villainous performance from John Cusack (whose casting would have been a great twist had the filmmakers learnt from Phone Booth and simply kept his name off the credits), obvious telegraphing of the story’s biggest beats, and a conclusion nicked wholesale from the National Treasure movies of all BEHIND IT: Eugenio Mira IN IT: Elijah Wood, John Cusack, Kerry Bishé

CINEMA LISTINGS Sex Tape

Sept 3 // 1hr 34min // Rated 15 // Comedy Cineworld Unlimited screening, Sept 1

ROBIN WILLIAMS 1951 - 2014

The Guest

Get On Up

They Came Together

What We Did On Our Holiday

Boxtrolls (3D)

EVENTS

Sept 5 // 1hr 39min // Rated 15 // Thriller Sept 5 // 1hr 23min // Rated 15 // Romantic Comedy Sept 12 // 1hr 37min // Rated PG // Animation Advance previews, Sept 6-7.

Autism friendly screening, Sept 8

Sept 26 // 2hr 18min // Rated 12A // Biography Drama Sept 26 // 1hr 35min // Rated 12A // Comedy

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Cult Classics: The Sound Of Music

The Equalizer

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Sept 19 // 1hr 46min // Rated 15 // Romantic Comedy Sept 26 // 2hr 8min // Rated 15 // Action Thriller

It’s those dramatic roles which are most worth checking out however.

If you’ve never seen Awakenings, Good Will Hunting, Jacob The Liar or Bicentennial Man then you’re missing out on some real treats and some terrific performances. And terrific performances were what Williams delivered without breaking a sweat. Hollywood is a sadder institution without Robin Williams, and both the dramatic and comedy genres certainly bleaker places in his absence.

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Midnight Marauders: The Crow

Sept 26 // 1hr 42min // Rated 18 // Action Fantasy

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For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk he does not want to see her with her clothes off. He’s in love with her, there’s no semblance of trying to be friends, he’s just put in a situation in which he just has to pretend to want to be friends. So I don’t think there’s a mixed message there, that’s just the complexities of people saying one thing when sometimes they mean another, which is unfortunately the case. He’s found somebody who makes him really happy, so he doesn’t want to give that up, but in order to not give it up there’s an act of deceit.

Can a guy and girl just be friends?

Yes, obviously! Yes, they can. I’m sure you have friends of the opposite gender and you’ve not slept with all of them! (Laughs) And there we have the proof!

Known around the world as the titular character of the Harry Potter series, the now twenty-five year-old Daniel Radcliffe recently followed up his starring roles in horror flick The Woman In Black and beat-drama Kill Your Darlings with romantic comedy What If - a first attempt at the genre which sees him starring opposite Ruby Sparks’ Zoe Kazan as friends who might just be destined to become a little bit more.

Were you specifically looking for a rom-com?

You’re not thinking ‘I wanna do a comedy.

Only show me romantic comedies from now on!’ You don’t say that to your agent.

You’re just looking for a good film, a good script.

So, what was it about the script for What If that stood out to you?

Just the fact that it was very, very smart.

The dialogue seemed both fun and it didn’t feel contrived funny, it felt how people actually speak, which is great. It was just a very simple, sweet story - and emotionally affecting as well. Not in a big way at all, but films like this can be kind of disposable and can be very entertaining to watch for a bit, and then you forget about them immediately. I hope that this is the kind of film that will stick with people for longer than the 90 minutes it’s on for.

What are your favourite rom-coms to watch?

I love Arthur; the original with Dudley long. We knew enough of each other in Moore and Liza Minelli, you have to that first meeting to know we’d enjoy make that clear now! There’s a great making the film together when movie, that if you haven’t seen it I’d Exposed we came up for the parts. I think recommend, called It Happened Meets Daniel a lot of the chemistry thing is just One Night. When Harry Met Sally is a Radcliffe. being interested and being open fantastic film; I remember watching Words: Van and generous. That’s the thing, a that and being stunned by just how Connor. lot of between takes and stuff is just funny and clever the dialogue was all telling each other embarrassing stories at once without trying too hard to be from youth from terrible exes or dates either. You know what’s a really stupid or whatever it is and just swapping that one, that somebody reminded me of? This stuff - so you try and match the kind of is a film from my teenage years: Get Over It collective memory that your characters with Ben Foster - Martin Short is hilarious have together as well and their shared in that movie. And it’s also the reason I knowledge of each other so that you can was in love with Kirsten Dunst for most of have that relationship on screen. my teenage years.

Zoe’s character says, early on, that sometimes the most interesting thing about a girl is what she looks like with her clothes off. How do you feel the film avoids putting out that message given your character’s romanticised intentions?

The question that everyone else has thought that this film is asking is the same as When Harry Met Sally - can men and women really be friends? The truth of the film is - is it ever sensible or sane to live in denial of your own feelings? Because there’s no point in Wallace’s mind in which

You share some great on-screen chemistry with Zoe Kazan in the film, did the pair of you hit it off straight away?

Pretty much. We had four days rehearsal before we started shooting and Zoe and I had met years before… but not for very

You seem to be making movies backto-back at the moment, with Horns and Frankenstein both due out in the next twelve months, will you be returning to the stage at some point as well?

I want to, I definitely will do again, I hope - but I haven’t really been making movies back-to-back because The Cripple of Inishmaan’s accounted for about eight months out of the last twelve or so easily.

You’ll always be remembered for Harry Potter, but what other roles would you like to be remembered for?

All of them! (Laughs) I dunno, I feel bad saying this when I should be promoting this film - so I should definitely say Wallace - but I’m gonna say Ig from Horns, which comes out later in the year, just cos that’s a crazy movie and one that could find a totally different kind of cult audience. I’d be very happy with that because if I’m remembered for Harry and Ig, you can’t really get two more disparate characters, so I’m happy with that.

What If is in cinemas now rated 15; Daniel can also be seen as the lead in Horns - which is released on October 29 - and as Igor, in Frankenstein, which opens on October 2, 2015.

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With his designer stubble, razor-sharp style and pearly-white grin, Anthony Head’s outward appearance belies his 60 years – but, as far as new projects go, this is an actor who feels as youthful as ever…

First impressions of Anthony Head are that of the quintessential English gent, not far removed from Head’s fictional – and much lauded - role as tea quaffing librarian Giles in cult TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Behind the scenes, Head’s Englishness spills over into his undying passion for bucolic Somerset, a place he calls “one of the most beautiful counties in England.”

“When I used to come back from LA, we’d be driving somewhere along the A46 and there’d be a point when I’d just wind down my window and breathe in the Somerset air,” he gushes. “There’s something about the Mendips – the rolling Mendips – that is so stunning. There’s a real peace.”

Head, and his partner Sarah, bought a farm near Bath six years ago with some money left to them by “a dear friend of Sarah’s.” They now have twelve horses, a few donkeys and Sarah teaches, rides and sees clients at the farm.

Anthony mucks in too, though. In fact, on returning home from San Diego’s ComicCon just last month - which he quips was “insane” - the first thing he did was to tend to the donkeys’ needs.

“On the way back from the airport, the driver said very sweetly: ‘Well, Mr. Head, are you going to spend a couple of days putting your feet up and getting over the jetlag?’ I went and did quite the opposite!

That afternoon I was down the stables mucking out the donkeys, because actors do need to be grounded. We need to shift the odd pile of poo just to remember who we are.”

Born in Camden Town in 1954, Anthony Stewart Head was educated at Sunbury Grammar School and London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), before earning his first acting role in the musical Godspell. He carved out his early notoriety from appearing in a series of twelve Nescafe commercials before treading the boards in various stage shows and finally landing his famed role as Giles in Buffy back in 1997.

An industrious actor, who clearly lacks

way; nothing is that two-dimensional or that black and white. You sort of look at people in middle age and think ‘what on Earth got you to this point? How did you become, so angry, or so embittered?’

Quite often it’s something very small, right at an early age, that just pushed them. It may have started off as a little acorn but it’s grown into this massive oak tree.”

So, would he ever give it all up for a life toiling the land?

“The thing about acting is that I’m extremely fortunate to do what I do - but I do it because I’m passionate about it. I just think that, if it was missing from my life, I might get a little boring…”

the propensity to sit still, Head’s career is glittered with myriad small screen and big screen gigs, from playing Geoffrey Howe in 2011’s Margaret Thatcher biopic Iron Lady, to Will’s dad in The Inbetweeners, King Uther Pendragon in Merlin and the PM in Little Britain.

As a multi-faceted actor, he’s forever turning his hand to new roles – but, for his latest, he’s taken on CGI - providing the voice for avaricious, egomaniacal footballer Flash in Juan Jose Campanella’s family foosball parable The Unbeatables.

These days, his roles seem to be taking a darker turn…

“I seem to be playing a few baddies at the moment!” he laughs. “What I normally try and do to enrich the role is think about why he’s bad, what makes him bad, what drives him. Because no one really gets out of bed and thinks ‘I’m going to be bad today’, it’s something that people become and there’s a reason they become that

The Unbeatables is in cinemas now.

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Exposed meets Chris Green - the man behind comedy creation Ida Barr!

Hi Chris! Where does our interview find you today?

I’m sitting in my office. We’ve just had a meeting about renting out my house for a film project - but that’s all I can say for now!

What a tease! You have quite the performance background, where did comedy start for you?

It came quite naturally to me.

My family are very entertaining and very fun to be around.

I’m originally from Sheffield, so there’s a very northern element to my humour. Doing performance, I’d dabbled in it before. Back in the 70’s I did a great Margaret Thatcher impression…

You invented quite a few characters, where do you draw your inspiration from?

I’ve always loved funny voices - so I think that’s where most of it comes from. But I’m not an impersonator - I’m awful at that. Ida Barr is a very quirky character. I just loved the idea of a posh old lady who pretends to be working class, a bit like an

inverted Hyacinth Bucket.

It’s bouquet! Ida Barr is the ‘World’s first music hall singer turned R’n’B superstar’, what’s that like? {Ida takes over the phone} I love it! I should have died a long time ago, you see. But here I am. I became a music hall singer for a while, did very well for meself.

Now I can have anything I want.

I can have as many sandwiches as I like!

You certainly can. The idea of an OAP performing rap music is genius. How did you come up with it?

Well, to Ida, it’s all about performance. She sort of just gets on with it, she doesn’t think about her age and she doesn’t worry. What I like about this act is that nobody expects it. It brings everyone together.

Ida Barr is quite a funny name, what’s the best joke you’ve heard about it?

Ida: “Ida Barr? You could hide a bloomin’ pub!”

Chris: Ida Barr was a famous singer, and that was the opening line of her act. I think it’s the best one I’ve heard. She probably could hide a pub…

You’re playing Sheffield’s Festival of The Mind next month. Are you excited?

I’ve worked closely with Sheffield University before, it’s a great place to bring my work and get everyone involved - so I’m very excited. My Grandmother still lives in Sheffield, so I’ll get to see her too, which is always nice.

Will she be coming to the show?

I’ve invited her, yeah. She’s seen Ida before - but this performance will be a little different. She’s a lot like Ida in some ways... without the rapping!

Maybe you could become a duo! What can we expect from the show?

Well, Ida will be there, but there’ll also be a lot of other stuff going on. There’s a lot of low-key joining in for the crowd. I like to encourage a little sing-song because I think everyone can have fun with it. There isn’t enough of that these days, people think they look silly. Using Ida is a great way to immerse different age groups, cultures.

It’s injecting the fun back into performance.

And finally, if you could have written any comedic character which would you choose?

That’s a good question. I love Victoria Wood, I grew up watching her. My favourite character is one of hers called ‘Kitty’. She’s nothing like Ida but she was very funny.

Excellent choice! Thank you for talking to us Chris/Ida, we can’t wait to see you in September!

Thank you, I can’t wait to be there.

Catch Ida Barr at the Festival of the Mind on September 21, 2pm and 5pm, in the Speigeltent. See www.festivalofthemind.group.shef.ac.uk for more.

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Sheffield City Hall // September 13-16 The star of television shows Not Going Out and Would I Lie to You? brings four nights of gut-bustingly funny comedy to Sheffield City Hall this September. Yep, Lee Mack is back with his first live stand up tour in over four years. And he’s boasting plenty of new material - from witty one liners to well-crafted gags which you can expect to be delivered with the same level of high energy banter and fun. Now dubbed as one of the British comedy greats, this is without a doubt one of the most eagerly anticipated comedy shows to hit Sheff this year – don’t miss it! www.sheffieldcityhall. co.uk.

Funhouse Comedy Club

New Barrack Tavern // September 7 // £5 Welsh funnyman Dan Thomas visits the New Barrack Tavern armed with a repertoire of hilarious observational comedy and bundles of stage energy.

Also on the bill is Scott Bennett, Callum Oakley, Rachel Fairburn and compere Jonny Greatrex. www. funhousecomedy.co.uk.

Last Laugh Comedy Club

Sheffield Memorial Hall // September 5 // £16 Joining Last Laugh stalwart Toby Foster is accomplished gag writer Roger Monkhouse - whose crowd improvisation skills and easy observational style is sure to go down a treat with the City Hall audience. Also on the sidesplittingly good bill is Sean Percival and Michael Legge. As always, there will be laughter, food, drink and a late night disco! www. sheffieldcityhall.co.uk.

Joe Wilkinson & Paul McCaffrey

Sheffield University Union // September 25 A critically acclaimed stand up and comedy talent, who’s achieved wide recognition through his appearances on 8 out of 10 Cats, Him and Her, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You, Joe brings his hilarious mix of self-deprecating comedy and entertaining life anecdotes to the Sheffield Student Union. Joining him is rising star Paul McCaffrey - whom you may recognise from the brilliant Impractical Jokers. Expect plenty of charisma and his own brand of animated humour. www. sheffieldstudentsunion.com.

Lee Evans, the world’s most energetic comedian, returns to the Motorpoint Arena for an explosive pit stop this month. With years of side splitting routines under his belt, if you love pigeon-esque head movements, strange faces you didn’t know were possible and hilariously truthful observations, you’ll not want to miss this show - the comedian’s ferocious energy is only matched by the amount of sweat the comedian is renowned for producing.

The three dates for your diary are Thursday 11, Friday 12 & Saturday 13.

See www.motorpointarenasheffield.co.uk for more.

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TOP PICKS

Tfif Icons // Fridays // 4pm – 3:30am That Friday feeling, eh? Head along to Icons and give a warm welcome to the long-awaited

weekend - by bellowing out a selection of your favourite guilty pleasures on the karaoke. Who knows? Maybe one day you’ll be telling The X-Factor judges that the downstairs room at TFIF was where it all started for you. If your vocal chords aren’t quite up to the challenge, feel free to point and laugh – or head upstairs and, in the words of the right honourable Missy Elliott, “get ur freak on.” Expect a tasty weekend cocktail of chart, dance and only the finest gay anthems.

Mmmmm. www.iconssheffield. co.uk.

Sonique live PA + afterparty Twist & Fuel // September 6 // 9pm – 6am Twist and Fuel have only gone and nabbed themselves superstar vocalist/DJ Sonique for a mahoosive Saturday night mash-up – guaranteed to go down in Sheffield LGBT folklore.

Expect the legendary performer to Put a Spell on You and we can promise that, ahem, it will Feel so Good when she hits the stage at 1am. Get warmed up at the preparty in Twist, and when suitably in rave mode, head across to Fuel – where things will be cooking ‘til very, VERY late. Starting at 9pm and wrapping up at 6am; it’s kinda’ like a working day… but at night… with banging tunes and drink offers. www.fuelandtwist. co.uk.

Pounded Dempseys // Wednesdays // 9pm – 4am Why should great nights out put a hole in your pocket? No more, we say! Pounded allows you to save on your pennies whilst getting jiggy with it on the dance floor. Each Wednesday will see £1 drink offers until 1am, combined with the obligatory Dempsey’s collection of floor fillers, chart

and R&B. There are no excuses for missing this one, ladies and gents! www.dempseys-sheffield. com.

Thursdays Are Gay! #31 // Thursdays // 5pm – 2.30am Sheff-City’s latest LGBT hotspot, #31, has arrived! Hurrah!

Based in the old Lion’s Lair, the legendary venue has had a lick of paint and is ready, with the aid of its silly o’clock party license, to accommodate your merrymaking needs. Thursdays are gayer than ever, bringing you the best feel good party anthems and all round ‘big’ vibes for you party people. Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, great drinks and a host of top notch resident DJ’s – sounds #Epic to us! www.facebook.com/ hashtag31sheffield.

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SHAKESPEARES LISTINGS Wednesday 3rd september: James Fagan Presents: The Teacups + Patrick Rose. £8. Doors 8pm, Friday 5th september: Krap-Werk, The Meat Comes From The North, Stu Faulkner and guests. Free Entry. Doors 8pm.

Voted Sheffield Camra Pub of the Year 2013 Cask ales on rotation (over 2000 in less then 3 years), Over 125 whiskies, wide range of rums, gins, vodkas and ciders.

EVERY THURSDAY shakespeares pub Quiz.

Test your knowledge of shakespeare, sport, science and stuff from 9.00 free entry & drinks to be won

EVERY wEDnESDAY

reg & friends open acoustic night.

Come along and play, sing or just watch. free entry

0114 275 59 59

www.shakespeares-sheffield.CO.uk shakespeares ale & Cider house, 146 – 148 Gibraltar street

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saturday 6th september: Wagon Wheel Presents: The Listeners, Anytown, Mat Wale and Huw Costin. £4. Doors 8pm. monday 8th september: Toffee Vaudeville Show: £3 (donated to Weston Park Cancer Charity). 8:30 Friday 12th september: Green City Blues. £5. 8pm class, 9pm saturday 13th september: The Legendary King Bee Rhythm and Blues Club. £4. 8 o’clock, monday 15th september: Ollie King. Gambit album launch party, 8pm. £TBC Friday 19th september: Powered Flight Music presents: Dan Walsh. 8pm. £TBC saturday 20th september: The Mourning After + DJ’s Ricky Bean, Mathew Clarke and Graham Wright. Doors 8pm, £4 Friday 26th september: Poetry evening featuring 10 poets. Details TBC saturday 27th september: Wagon Wheel Media presents: Matt Andersen + M&J Blues.

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TOP PICKS Soul Society North

Genting Club // September 20 // 11pm – 4am // £8/£10/£12/£15 Back by popular demand, the Soul Society returns to the slinky surroundings of the Genting Club’s Fahrenheit bar this month.

September 20 is the date for your diary when the likes of DJ Stevie Wonder, Mikael Diaz, DJ Kenny B, Fluid Irie and Norman Anthony will be dishing out the finest 80s, 90s and upfront Soul – along with a side helping of R&B and Reggae Revival. Get your glad-rags on – you know you’ve got soul! www.gentingclubsheffield.com.

PLANET ZOGG

WHERE: PLUG WHEN: SEPTEMBER 19 September 19 will see galactic gargantuan that is Planet Zogg celebrating 14 earth years since it first blasted off on a hyperdelic journey through the dimensions.

The Main Room sees a Sheffield debut of up & coming psychedelia tech-funkers Broken Eye as well as a Zogg debut for local producer/DJ Act One. Lineform & Tom Goose will be laying down some chunky goodness - while Dill & Greg Zogg will be purveying some fine birthday hyperdelia.

Elsewhere, in the Disco Of Doom, it’s a heady mix breakbeat from Dusk ‘till Dawn supremo Where’s North, party tunes ago-go courtesy of Brighton’s Dark Knight, hip shaking house from CJ, reggae/world grooves via Legaliz and the funky sounds of JohnnyM. Needless to say, there’ll be all the usual cosmicness - plus birthday trimmings. Resistance, as always, is futile.

11pm - 6am, £6/£8/£10, www.planetzogg.co.uk.

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Ahora Presents CUFF

O2 Academy // September 26 // 10pm – 6am // £15 September 26 sees Ahora bringing one of the most talked about acts and labels in house music to the O2 Academy - for the first of what’s set to be a monthly residency.

French house pair Amine Edge & DANCE will headline the mega party under the banner of their label, CUFF, with closely associated acts Clouded Judgement and Sion also on the bill.

Having previously worked with acts such as Skream, Gorgon City, Solomun and Carl Craig, Ahora is renowned quality line-ups and boutique events. This is set to be one of those ‘I was there’ moments – so best to grab those tix well in advance. www.o2academysheffield. co.uk.

Southside Wrestling

MIXTAPE

WHERE: DADA WHEN: SEPTEMBER 11 Mixtape represents months of hard work from a new group of DJs who’ll be coming together on September 11 at Dada to perform with three of Sheffield’s top established names - Andy H, Winston Hazel and Alex Deadman.

The project is part of Under The Stars - a social enterprise based in Sheffield which runs music and DJ workshops and club nights for adults with learning disabilities across Yorkshire.

The event is totally free. New DJs on the night will include Alex Remix, DJ Matthew, The Blue Dragon, DJ Dillan, James Riot and DJ Ryan. www.reach4thestars.org.uk

DQ // September 19 // 7pm – 10pm // £10 We happen to know Southside Wrestling Entertainment have had their eye on the Steel City for quite some time – working quietly but diligently behind the scenes to secure the perfect venue for a debut showcase.

And you know what? Looks like they’ve found it…

In what’s sure to be a totally unique (and no doubt rowdy) experience, September 19 will see the team taking over DQ! Furthermore, they’ll be bringing all the top stars from the Southside roster - including reigning TNA Tag Team champs The Wolves (Davey Richards and Eddie Edwards) who’ll be taking on Project Ego (Martin Kirby and Kris Travis) in a first time ever international dream match.

In their own words: The hunt, is on…www.southsidewrestling. co.uk.

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WIN A PAIR OF TIX FOR BESTIVAL! Exposed has teamed up with Bestival to offer 2xpairs of adult weekend camping tickets to their Desert Island Disco on the Isle of Wight this September.

With a mighty ten fields of wonderment filled with amazing music, insane sideshows and magical happenings, Bestival 2014 (taking place at Robin Hill Country Park from Thursday 4 – Sunday 7 September), is jam-packed with party flavours and escapist action.

This year’s gargantuan line-up features headline sets from OutKast, Foals, Chic feat Nile Rodgers and Beck - plus live sets from Busta Rhymes, Disclosure, Paloma Faith, Basement Jaxx, La Roux, Major Lazer, London Grammar, Sam Smith and Candi Staton among many others. There’ll also be DJ sets from Sven Vath, Annie Mac, Chase & Status, Skream and tons more while the Bestival Big Top (hosted by BBC Radio 6 Music) will see the cream of their presenter team introducing the likes of Chvrches, Bonobo, SBTRKT, Temples and dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip. The live line-up might be massive but, as anybody who’s been to Bestival knows, it’s not all about the music – there’s also incredible must-see attractions such as The Port, the Wishing Tree, The Grand Palace of Entertainment, Come Dancing, Reggae Roots, Club Dada, The Ambient Forest, Caravanserai and the legendary Bollywood Cocktail Bar - all topped off with a truly mesmerising Fireworks Finale.

For more information, and to book weekend tickets, go to www.bestival.net - but hurry as Bestival is now very close to selling out yet again this year.

To be in with a chance of winning a pair of Bestival 2014 adult weekend camping tickets, head to www.exposedmagazine. co.uk/win-stuff.

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LIAM O’SHEA

Liam O’Shea, AKA Lo Shea, is the founder of city warehouse dance Mecca Hope Works – who this month welcomes a first to the Steel City. So, Lo Shea – what’s the craic?

Word on the street is you’ve got something pretty special for us this month…

Thats right! Resident Advisor will be doing their first EVER Show in Sheffield with me another exclusive for Hope Works.

Hope Works has really garnered a rep, both nationally and internationally, as one of the best warehouse venues in the UK… It has indeed. We’ve been in DJ Mag’s High 5 TWICE in less than 2 years – and we’re consistently at the top of Resident Advisor’s event charts whenever I do a ‘Hope Works presents’ event. Over the last 5 years I’ve organically built up a following through various events and parties - from doing a Downlo party with Huxley in Collard Manson 4 years ago, to setting up what was the now legendary Dan Sane, to Hope Works. I’ve had the likes of Carl Craig, Theo Parrish, Ben Klock, Levon Vincent, Boddika and so many more play here. All this combined led to Resident Advisor choosing the venue to make their debut in Sheffield.

Who’s on the bill then?

This will be a world class line-up of the freshest new talent in techno. Rodhad is the new favourite coming out of Berlin - and who was a highlight for many people at Deckmantel this year. Perc’s last album was a belter. He’s received worldwide support for his work and is now recognised as a major player in techno - while Happa is the newest and youngest new talent in UK techno. Seriously, he’s destined for big things. Alongside Hodge from Bristol, and Volte-Face from London, we have a wonderful spectrum of talent from all over the UK. And what else is brewing in the Hope Works cauldron..?

On Saturday October 4 we have FunkinEven - featuring Miami’s Greg Beato, Bradley Zero from Boiler Room, myself (Lo Shea - live) and Chris Duckenfield followed by our second birthday event on November 22 where I’m absolutely over the moon to announce we have an utter legend in techno – Jeff Mills, all the way from Detroit. Following this I’ll be announcing a NYE event at Hope Works very soon - if it’s anything like last year it’ll be amazing!

Tickets are £12, see www.residentadvisor.net for more. Read the full interview online at www. exposedmagazine.co.uk and catch the Resident Advisor night at Hope Works on October 4.

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Sept 4: Warren Peace Presents... Cabaret Cavalcade

Beautiful/bonkers burlesque and cabaret hosted by the leg-end that is Warren Peace. 8pm-2am, free.

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Sept 6: Prohibition

An evening of Prohibition-era themed fun and frolics - with live Jazz singers, jazz DJs and casino tables… all in the name of charidee. 7pm-3am, £3 suggested donation on the door, all proceeds to Mind UK.

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Sept 12: Washington Live presents...

A cracking live offering in the form of XXX GIRLS + String Theory (8pm-10pm) - ably followed

by PLAN B - Punk/Glam/60’s Beat/Soul/New Wave.

10pm-3am, free.

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Sept 24: If You Must Go To Work Tomorrow...

WE LOVE BUSH If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s that everyone loves a bit of Bush. Kate Bush, that is. So, head to Solly St’s Redhouse on the 27th for Sounds of Love – a night dedicated to all things Kate courtesy of LaDIYfest. Expect Kate Bush cover songs, dance moves, themed party games, fancy dress DJ sets and more. All funds raised will go to support more community gatherings for female empowerment. Doors 8pm, entry £4. Visit ladiyfestsheffield.wordpress.com for more.

WIN A PAIR OF TIX TO NAPOLEONS’ VIP LAUNCH NIGHT!

Napoleons Casino & Restaurant, Owlerton, is currently undergoing a £2 million refurbishment and extension to include a new restaurant, new bar & lounge, extended gaming floor - and the first outdoor gaming terrace out of the capital!

We’ve got a pair of tickets to give away to the exclusive invite-only VIP Launch Night on Thursday 16th October. From what we’ve heard, it’s set to be a cracking night - with entertainment, tasters from the new menu, a £2000 cash prize draw and much more!

And, to make things even better, City Taxis will kindly provide a return taxi journey within the Sheffield limits to the winner!

To enter, simply head to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk/win-stuff.

Get your much needed blues dose courtesy of the Honey Bee collective. Live turns include TJ Norton & The Suitcase + Moz Casserly (Downtown Roots) - followed by the mighty Martin Bedford spinning blues disks. 8pm-Late, £5OTD.

An evening of music by and influenced by The Smiths and Morrissey – to rightly celebrate the release of his forthcoming album and tour. Tracks spun by DJ Mike Holmes. 8pm-1am, free.

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25th Sept: Psych Out!

Don’t freak out – Psych Out! Live music TBA followed by Psych Out DJs playing Psych/garage and gaze + visuals. 8pm-2am, free. www.washingtonsheffield.com

THE WHITE STUFF There’s a few new additions to The White Lion’s burgeoning calendar this month. Sundays 7 and 21 see Max Johnson & Family treading the boards from 3pm – whilst In The Spotlight (9th) offers up a headline act followed by an acoustic open mic sesh hosted by Kev Percy. Young musos are offered a platform on Sunday 14 courtesy of the new Youth Bands event (3pm) – and Totally Unplugged (16th) does exactly what it says on the tin under the able gaze of Julia McInally and Rob Dickinson. Get involved and see what else is happening via the Exposed website. See www.whitelionsheffield.co.uk for more.

THE LEOPARD CHANGES ITS SPOTS It was to Doncaster as The Boardwalk was to Sheffield – so, when The Leopard closed its doors earliest this year after decades as one of the borough’s highest profile live venues, the region mourned.

Well, mourn no more – as Doncaster Conferencing, Catering and Events Ltd (who run the gigs, conferences and bars for Doncaster Culture and Leisure Trust) have signed a lease to reopen the legendary West Street venue.

Chris Hone, from DCCE said: “We’re looking to work with all pubs in the West Street area to develop a plan which will attract more people to the area and help to grow the economy. While The Leopard was predominantly known for live music we intend to broaden the scope to offer comedy and cinema. We’ll also be looking to offer rehearsal space

for local bands and groups. Our aim is also to create a great place where people can meet, eat and relax in a good social setting.”

If all goes to plan, the all new Leopard will be open for the end of Summer. See www.facebook.com/leoparddoncaster for more.

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THE LADY AND THE CAT

We tracked down street artist Coloquix to tell us a bit about his signature black haired lady and her feline friend, - and how it came to be that Bill Murray has been seen sporting a tee with his design on…

Only recently taking to the streets to splash a bit of paint around, Coloquix explains that getting into street art was “a very happy accident.” Stumbling into the old factory behind Niche, he locked eyes upon a Phlegm piece. “A lot of the stuff in Sheffield was intriguing - but his just melted my brain. It wasn’t just the way it looked, but also where it was - and it wasn’t long before I caved in and had a bash myself. My first attempt was round the back of an old outside lav with some tins of Plastikote. It wasn’t good, but it smelled pretty - and the bug had already bitten by that point”.

Coloquix describes himself as being “between real life jobs”, yet with a passion for painting he does create art for those who ask. “I’m always flattered when this occurs. Getting paid to do it feels very unnatural, and the concept offends some people, as if it’s impure somehow to paint where people actually want you to. But doing something you love for a living surely has to be the goal?”

Cats seem to be a theme running throughout, and nearly all of Coloquix’s work features the same woman along with a creature of some sort. Is there a reason? “Well, I feel grimy admitting it, but complacency certainly played a big part! The very first public things I did were just a couple of emulsion-smothered paste-ups which featured both an early version of her and a feline companion. I remember driving past one of them and

seeing a group of Chinese tourists posing for photos next to it. I think the urge to try other things died right there and then!

I did once start painting a man in a top hat with a massive beard - but thankfully saw the error of my ways. What was next, dogs? It wouldn’t have worked.”

A lot of Sheffield street art crops up in unusual places and Coloquix’s work is no different. Describing painting in the woods during the Sahara dust cloud earlier this year, he explains how “the air was thick with fog and eerie as anything. Bit weird on your lonesome that one - but really enjoyable. During one of these woodland sessions a hare sat watching me for about five minutes. You don’t get that in a crackhouse. I love a good derelict building, but there’s always a danger of aggravating someone when you paint in popular spots.” Besides getting caught painthanded, another challenge comes in the form of battling the elements. “Roofs don’t mean a thing when you’re inside some of these buildings.” Another particularly memorable (for the wrong reasons) experience was when Coloquix ventured

into an old factory which was smackbang in the middle of Sheffield’s red-light district. “There was only one entrance at this time and, as we left, we had to dodge an array of used condoms… which weren’t there when we’d arrived.” Gip. A lot of street artists revel in the challenge of painting bigger, bolder locations… so, what’s the dream? “I find myself fantasising about impossible paints these days. Like, I’d love for Sheffield to wake up to find that one of the less pleasing office-blocks around the bottom of The Moor had a giant woman on the side of it.

Or, better still, throw a lady and her cats on the Millennium Dome or something mad. Sadly I’d have to freeze time in order to pull this kind of thing off.”

Speaking of pulling things off, how did actor Bill Murray happen upon a Coloquix designed tee, is it genuine? “Oh yes indeed. Bill and I are good friends and he wears that t-shirt all the time. You should see the tattoo I designed for him... it’s frightening.” So, what’s next in the pipeline? “As much as I love Sheffield, I think it’s about time the lass and her cats wandered further afield. In the short term, I’m yet to use a cherry picker... imagine that! I suppose the next stage is to see just how big herself and her cats can become.

A twenty foot cat might be a bit much, but there’s only one way to find out.”

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Rachel Lightfoot, more commonly known on the burlesque stage as Deadly Nightshade, has been the brains behind the fabulous Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque group since 2008. For the last six years she’s been providing Sheffield with quality burlesque performances from international stars to local beginners from her weekly run classes, encouraging women to let-loose, have fun, and gain confidence through the power of burlesque. We caught up with her to talk about up- and- coming show ‘Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Does New Orleans’.

Hi Rachel, can you tell us a little bit about the beginnings of the Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque group?

I decided to start up the group because it was something different - and from my experience I didn’t think there was any opportunity for amateur performers to get on the stage. We started doing shows at The Red House, and then we moved to West Street Live – we’ve religiously held shows there every quarter since we started. I also organise premium shows at The Leadmill which showcases more professional burlesque performers from all over the world.

Your show in September appears to be quite dark, with ‘voodoo, vampires and ghosts’, whilst being set on Bourbon

Street and the French Quarter of New Orleans…

Yep, we’ve taken this buzzing carnival atmosphere and placed it alongside some of America’s more sinister myths and legends - like the New Orleans’ Axe Man and the Queen of Voodoo. Many of the themes for our performances generally come from anything - but we definitely have more of an interest in horror and thrills. It’s more exciting!

What can audiences look forward to at the September performance?

The main headlining act of the show, my close friend and previous student, Raven Noir is a fabulous performer and definitely worth seeing. She’s gone from strength to strength since she joined my classes and now she’s become an international star. Expect lots of feathers and visually stunning costumes!

Finally, what makes burlesque so enjoyable to perform and watch?

It’s generally a female-ran industry, and is solely based on empowering the female dancers. Many people associate burlesque with notions of sleaziness, but it’s not about that at all. The dancers on stage aren’t stripping to get a man; they’re doing it for themselves - it’s fun and gives you an amazing sense of confidence.

Catch Secrets of the Boudoir Burlesque Does New Orleans at West Street Live on September 7. See secretsoftheboudoirburlesque.com for more.

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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR

WHERE: THE MONTGOMERY THEATRE WHEN: 10 – 13 SEPTEMBER The Easy Street Theatre Company Present this classic stage show. Jesus and his disciples are being led back to Jerusalem. Awaiting them, execution. With the help of Judas Iscariot, the Romans can withhold their power. The crucifixion can commence. The final days of Jesus Christ have arrived.

Featuring hit songs such as I Don’t Know How To Love Him, Superstar and Heaven On Their Minds; the international sensation, Jesus Christ Superstar, tells the story of Christ’s demise and brings it to life in one of the most timeless and unforgettable rock operas ever produced. £10/£12. www.easystreettheatre.co.uk 118 | For more listings and reviews, head to exposedmagazine.co.uk

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IN OUR STUNNING BRAND NEW BEER GARDEN “Quality is something The Florentine offers by the bucket load. As you step through the doors you’re greeted with an air of extravagance. The transformation has been a sympathetic one, restoring original features whilst adding nods to both past and present.” Exposed Magazine

“The Florentine… bears little resemblance to the place we last visited. And, judging by the packed tables and full reservations book, we’re not the only ones to like the new look.” Sheffield Telegraph

The Florentine

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BEST OF MUSEUMS IN SHEFFIELD

DEAR SHEFFIELD...

WHERE: SHEFFIELD WHEN: TILL 28 SEPTEMBER Part of Festival of the Mind, A Letter to Sheffield invites you to share your experiences, stories and musings of the Steel City through the lost art of letter writing. Not usually known for shouting about themselves, the project is aiming to throw light onto the wonders of this creative and industrious city. Talk about your favourite view, pub, person, park, or what you’ve discovered, learned or achieved here.

A Letter to Sheffield will become an exhibition held at Castle House from 18-28 September and a book made up of letters to Sheffield will be given away for free during the festival.

Your letter to Sheffield will be published alongside historical letters from Mary Queen of Scots and Charles Peace (Sheffield’s famous 19th-century murderer!), illustrated letters from the Western Front and the Spanish Civil War - plus memories of fellow Sheffielders from across the ages.

So, what’s Sheffield mean to you? Write for pages, jot down a mere sentence or even a doodle. Find out more, including how and where to send your letter to by visiting www. ourfaveplaces.co.uk/events/happenings/a-letter-tosheffield. Free.

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RECORDING BRITAIN NOW @ MILLENNIUM

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Inspired by the Recording Britain theme from the dawn of World War II this exhibition sees the way people react and re-imagine places of national interest. A diverse, eye-opening and refreshing look into historical places of our nation. Until 12 October. Free.

SHEFFIELD & THE FIRST WORLD WAR @

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Marking the 100th anniversary of the First World War, revisit the first global tragedy with stories from the frontline to the home front. Until 1 March 2015 . Free.

PICTURE THE POET

WHERE: GRAVES GALLERY WHEN: 3RD SEPTEMBER Bringing together images of some of the most renowned poets of our times, captured by equally well-known photographers, Picture the Poet provides insight into the people behind the words. Including Benjamin Zephaniah, Simon Armitage, Carol Ann Duffy and more, the portraits cover a range of themes from identity, place, love, loss and struggle over six decades of artistic production from the 1950s right up to the present day. This is a touring exhibition from the National Portrait Gallery and one not to be missed. Free.

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MADE IN CHINA @ WESTON PARK

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THE WONDER OF WORK @ GRAVES GALLERY

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OUR CITY. OUR OBJECTS @ WESTON PARK

The tour of the Imperial Ming vase makes its rounds to Sheffield, accompanied by work of Sheffield based artists. The vase tells of China’s wealth of history, power and culture in the 15th century. Until 5 October. Free.

The impressive prints of American artist Joseph Pennell portrays the scale and force of the growing First World War munitions work. A collection for any enthusiast of war history, remarkable art and really, really big factories. Until 13 December. Free.

Telling Sheffield stories through objects was never so dramatic until now. Voted for by the public, the objects range from hand crafted knifes to medieval tiles. Until 5 October. Free.

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THE BEST OF EXPOSED ONLINE

There’s a whole bunch of other stuff we simply couldn’t fit in the mag due to the finite nature of physical resources.

So hooray for the internet! Go to www.exposedmagazine.co.uk for more articles, interviews, blogs and goodies.

COULD IT BE MAGIC?

GOOD LORD

Artist Caz Scott exhibits her imaginative and playful sculptures, paintings and photographs at The Clock Tower Gallery at Sheffield Northern General Hospital. http://tinyurl.com/pwdbg72.

Artist and designer Lord Bunn has created some stunning Sheffield maps, postcards small prints and t-shirts. Get your hands on a free print (retailing at £40) by entering our comp. http://tinyurl.com/ pwdbg72

OUR PICKS

OUR FAVOURITE PLACES

Ranting, but mostly raving, about Sheffield is what we do. The lovely folk at Eleven Design and Our Favourite Places think so too - and have gone and made a video of some of the city’s best bits. Makes you feel all warm inside. http://vimeo.com/49070228.

IN FOR THE WIN

Fancy nabbing a £50 voucher to spend at Sakushi?

Simply snap a picture of yourself next time you’re in the restaurant, upload and tag it (www.facebook. com/sakushi/@Sakushi_Sushi) for the chance to win.

PAINT BY NUMBERS

Local artist Tom Harker exhibits expressive paintings of the female form at 35 Chapel Walk in his first solo exhibition, from September 1 – 14. http://tinyurl.com/ l4mrq33.

BARK AROUND THE PARK

Take your four legged friend on a walk around the park and raise money for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. Walkies! http://tinyurl.com/jvp28ba.

SKIRTING AROUND

The latest from Kate’s Kloset celebrates the summ

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