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‘TIS THE SEASON… The temperatures have dropped into single figures, everyone’s turned a bit nesh and the Exposed team have gone to hibernate in a local boozer. Winter has arrived, Sheffield, which means that the annual delights of Thor’s Tipi, The Sleigh Bar and the Christmas markets have returned to the city centre. Gerrin.
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Last month, Tramlines Festival co-founder Sarah Nulty was posthumously honoured with the unveiling of a memorial plaque. In the ceremony at Devonshire Green, the main stage site during the festival’s early years, Lord Mayor Magid Magid presented a civic award to members of Sarah’s family to pay tribute to her unyielding hard work and the incredible legacy she has left for the city. Photo: Marc Barker - marcabarker.co.uk
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The Full Monty Sheffield city centre theatre The Montgomery has announced plans for a huge multi-million pound refurbishment. The iconic building was first opened in 1886 and later survived the Sheffield Blitz during World War 2 and a fire in 1971 to become the home of many leading community theatre companies, schools and dance schools in the city. The Surrey Street venue is aiming to see the work completed by 2023 before an extensive programme of planning and fundraising, involving all sectors of the Sheffield theatre and arts communities. The plans outline a goal to bring the complex into the 21st century with a complete refurbishment of the front of house, main auditorium and backstage facilities as well as a new recording studio, bar area and improved toilet facilities. Over recent years, the 420-seat theatre has been in need of some renovation work and it is hoped that the project will ensure The Montgomery’s place in Sheffield theatre and arts for another generation. Managing director Dawn Reynolds told Exposed: “It’s an ambitious project and one that is long overdue. We have already had a five-year business plan approved by our trustees and we now begin the important task of getting funding in place for what we anticipate will be at least a multi-million pound project. What we want is for the community companies to see The Monty as their theatre and their arts centre, somewhere that can be called home and can be built on and developed together.” The next stage of the project will be a public consultation by next year which will involve the regular users of the space, exploring their needs for the building’s future. “There will also be a full year of funding bids and fundraising before any of the major work can actually begin, which is why we are predicting that the project will not be completed until 2023,” Dawn added. “I want to see this building buzzing, completely full every day with people from all parts of the Sheffield community. Sheffield needs a great central community facility and that’s what The Monty already is, it’s what makes us unique. But we can’t really begin to think about making any of this a reality with knowing we have the support of the people of Sheffield. I look forward to embarking on this exciting new phase in The Monty’s life and hope that our many friends will want to join us and support us.” To find out more about The Montgomery, its current programme or how to become a Friend, visit themontgomery.org.uk. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 13
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Shaking Things Up An Ecclesall Road bar has been undergoing a huge refurbishment to be transformed into a Victorian-era cocktail bar called The Lost and Found opening on 16 November. The new bar specialises in hand-crafted cocktails with a menu inspired by a fictional professor whose background story forms the basis of the food and drink on offer. The Sheffield character’s adventure hasn’t yet been revealed, but we know she goes by the name of Victoria B Darcy and will be found at 516 Ecclesall Road – where the long-standing Pointing Dog bar was. This will be the sixth Lost and Found site so far, with two in Leeds, one in Birmingham, one in Bristol and one in Knutsford.
Job ads for the new bar describe The Lost and Found as a “home to mystical mixology and delectable dishes. Our buildings have been transformed into decadent drinking dens and restaurants, with a playful sense of fun, plants, flowers and hidden secrets. Infused spirits are mixed, muddled and beautifully served creating craft cocktails by our creative mixologists.” Colin Sadler, managing director, said: “We are thrilled to be adding another site to The Lost & Found brand and building on our success as a destination venue. Sheffield is a metropolitan city full of culture and unique places to experience, and we are sure The Lost and Found will be a welcome addition to the dining and drinking scene.”
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The Theatre Deli has transformed its warehouse room into the Umbrella Factory, with a full season of nights leading up to Christmas announced at the newest club space in the city centre. A collaboration between Theatre Deli and Nice Like Rice’s parent company Just Shake, the space has been in use since early 2018 and has already seen DJs Jon Rust, Jayda G, Brian Not Brian and Rahaan play, as well as a Boiler Room during Doc/Fest. The space will invite external promoters to put events on in an industrial space – the warehouse room of the former Mothercare building on Eyre Street – with bar profits supporting the Theatre Deli charity. The venue will also be working with several visual artists in the coming months to create a giant LED umbrella and projection mapping across the mezzanine balconies, joining Poile Art’s famous ‘rave-face’ from the old Theatre Deli on the Moor. Steven Mackay, Umbrella Factory programmer, told Exposed: “We’re hoping to create a special space with a unique feeling that really stands out in Sheffield. Theatre Deli is an amazing charity and it’s great to be supporting them through these events.” Head to facebook.com/UmbrellaFactoryTD for future events.
Game On! From 24 November onwards, Sheffield will be home to the UK’s only national gaming museum. The National Videogame Museum (NVM) will feature playable consoles, arcade machines, exhibitions, and cultural festivals as part of the huge redevelopment of the former Co-op department store in Castle House. Speaking about the NVM, culture director of the British Games Institute Ian Simons said: “We’ve always tried to do more than just put out games for people to play. In our dynamic new space, we’re bringing videogame creators into the Museum to meet their players, showing visitors what games mean and responding to our community’s requests and ideas for new exhibits.”
National Videogame Museum patron and British Game Institute chair Ian Livingstone CBE added: “The NVM is the games industry’s own museum, celebrating our games, our studios and our sector’s achievements over 40 years. “I invite anyone who cares about the cultural life of video games to join leaders from across the industry and support this amazing project.” The museum will feature heritage games consoles, arcade machines, virtual reality games and other interactive experiences, including unique titles as well as the UK’s only permanent collection of videogame memorabilia.
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FROM THE BORN-AND-BRED TO THOSE WHO’VE ARRIVED FROM ANOTHER CONTINENT, WE ASKED A NUMBER OF PEOPLE LIVING HERE TO REFLECT ON AND WRITE ABOUT THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SHEFFIELD.
“Ah, Sheffield. The city. That. Was not. Bombed.” This was Canadian Generation X writer Douglas Coupland’s smart-arse welcome to a talk he was giving at the Showroom in the mid-90s. He was, of course, referring to Threads, reminding us of the long (mushroom) shadow cast by Barry Hines’ nuclear apocalypse docu-drama. I still have vivid memories of watching the unfolding destruction of Sheffield when the film first aired on BBC in 1984 – a terrifyingly down-to-earth armageddon made all the more plausible by an idiot President in the White House, his thumb hovering over the nuclear button (oh, how times change!). This may have been the first time I really became aware of the city that would later become my home. But the experience served to sear it into my imagination as the location for a million recurrent nightmares. For some reason, fear of incineration in nuclear fire wasn’t enough to deter me from moving up here to study in the early 1990s. Its cold war legacy was somewhat leavened by its close resemblance to my small hometown of Basingstoke, all down-at-heel grit and brutalist concrete. Mainly the concrete though. I instantly felt at home. It also helped that Sheffield was a city that was also not a city. True, it had many of the accoutrements of big city life. By which, to be honest, I mainly mean gigs. Preferably every night, with proper touring bands and everything. Nobody ever came to Basingstoke. And decent nightclubs that didn’t just play chart fodder (Friday night indie down the Palais, anyone?). But the city centre was also pocket-sized, big enough to contain plenty of life, small enough to be friendly. As such, it supported a collaboration of interlocking music scenes. There were always familiar faces at gigs down The Grapes, The Beehive or The Shakespeare – it was city life with friendly training wheels. Half a decade or so after I settled here, the Full Monty
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shambled into view with its decidedly odd climax: a bunch of unemployed blokes get their willies out in a room full of strangers. A finale that prompted stand-up cheering from local cinema crowds, joining to celebrate a nowt-moreSheffield conclusion: a peculiarly local mix of triumph and self-effacement. Wouldn’t have worked in Manchester. And yeah, okay, the film cast a stubborn shadow over this place for a good few years after. I was working at one of the universities at the time, trying to persuade other potential migrants from down South to come up here and join us. And, of course, the film was the only thing a lot of them knew about the Sheffield, but it beats the retina-searing image of the Tinsley towers going up in a mushroom cloud, I guess. We’d have to spend time on one hand pointing out locations for the film (“Well, there’s the field up there from the beginning of the film, down there is the house they climbed out the back”) and on the other trying to reassure them that it wasn’t all like that, that Sheffield was a modern city on the up. Since then, my adoptive hometown has truly up and come, shedding the vestiges of its economic dependency on steelwork and emerging as something new and confident, all shiny street art and glassplate. During this time, my cinematic Sheffield has also been replaced by a smaller, more intimate map; memory paths etched by regular walks to work and back, to and from favourite pubs and venues. The locations I point out now are the scenes from my life here. (“That’s the second house I lived in. And that’s the road where the car skidded all the way down to the bottom in the snow…”). The physical heart of this city might remain small compared to those of its pushier, louder, self-celebrating northern neighbours, but it’s also what this gives this place its confidence and personality. Long may Sheffield remain much more than just the city that was not bombed.
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RINGINGLOW ARCHERY In this month’s merry episode we discover the truth behind the mild-mannered exteriors of Exposed scribble monkeys Joe and Paul as they take on the axe-slinging, crossbowshooting, gun-toting chaps of Ringinglow Archery. Things will never be the same again. Just breath out slowly... and squeeze...
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Standing at the edge of the Peak District overlooking Fulwood is the picturesque Smeltings Farm Riding School on Ringinglow Road. It took just 15 minutes to drive up there on a breezy, blustery October morning. It would have been easy to admire the views, the tranquil settings of Ringinglow and pat the horses on the back – but Team Exposed wasn’t in the mood for the pleasantries of a usual trip to the countryside. We meant business today. As part of the riding school’s grounds is Ringinglow Archery – an archery, air gun and axe throwing centre. Yes that really is as fun as it sounds. We rocked up, took one look at the massive guns laid out for us and shrieked for joy – this was going to be AWESOME! On Team Exposed, we had our editor Joseph Food, who looked like a Marine Corps sniper behind the rifle, and me, who unfortunately didn’t manage to look as cool on the photos. I felt badass though, so that’s all that counts. It was us two versus Ringinglow Archery’s Mark and Damian. We would have three rounds: the air gun, the axe throw and the crossbow. We’d each
have three turns each and then tot up the totals at the end. Mark and Damian, being the gents that they are, gave us the slight handicap of larger and closer targets. Sporting the Bono shades and ready for action, Joe kicked us off on the crossbows with two nines and a 10, a score matched by Mark. Forgetting I was actually on Joe’s team, I hit a bullseye on my first go and promptly threw a gesture his way. Maybe it was deadline week tensions, or maybe some suppressed hatred, who knows? Team Exposed took an early lead with 171 points to 159 after the first round. I feel it’s important here to note that on my second round of shots, I hit a perfect round of 30 points. Whilst this probably the best feeling I’ve ever had (apologies to the fiancé), my bubble burst within seconds of the axe throwing round. The thing is about axes, they are heavy. Like, proper heavy. Lifting the thing above my head was difficult, and the grimace on my face was something to behold once I managed to throw it well enough to land near the target. Thanks to our photographer Marc for capturing the image. Great guy.
In truth, it was a tough round for everyone. Our double points handicap helped us on this one and we came through it with a 215 to 180 lead. For the final round we took to the air rifles. The target was 33 feet away and despite the wind picking up, both myself and Joe scored four 10s and a pair of nines each, boosting our score by 116 points. The next couple of rounds consisted of different targets being laid out in front of us and, despite the best efforts of Mark and Damian, Team Exposed got full marks for each one, leading Joe and I to spend the rest of the afternoon Googling how we can take up a non-fatal snipering career. Final score was Exposed 431 – 342 Ringinglow.
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Music to warm the soul, soothe a sore head, after a spliff, while cruising through the Peak District in mid-coitus. That, in a nutshell, is how we settled upon describing the sounds of Oh Papa following an interview with the dreamy pop peddlers. Sound like your sort of bag? Read on to hear more about some exciting plans from three members of the up-and-coming four-piece, Jack Davies (Vocals/Guitar), Felix Harrap (Drums) and Ric Jackson (Guitar). Words: Joseph Food // Photography: Timm Cleasby - timmcleasby.com Shall we start at the start? Give us the Oh Papa story. Jack: Day one? I met Ric at, erm… Ric: We met at an open mic night. Jack: Did we? At the Redhouse? Ric: Not Redhouse, at The Greystones. Jack: Really? I don’t remember that. We actually went to school together, but Ric used to bully me at school. I was in the year below, and he called me “Thong Boy” behind my back, because apparently I bent over once and I had a thong on. But I’ve got no recollection of that. Was it a thong? Ric: I think it was, yeah. It’s because you’re tall and you used to wear jeans really low. Jack: It was the fashion mid-2000s. We were sort of playing together for a while, with a few different people, and then our old music teacher suggested Felix as a drummer. We just met him at the pub, and that very same night you played an open mic with us. What kind of things were you playing back then? Covers? Jack: Mostly original stuff, all originals really. Me and Ric have been writing for a long, long time. We’ve always had songs, so Felix just picked them up and we played as a three-piece for a while. We tried to rock out without a bassist. Felix: We tried as hard as we could but it just didn’t work, did it? The best was when we went to record our first EP with Martin from MU Studios, and on the day we got there, we were like: “Oh yeah, by the way, we don’t have a bassist. Would you be alright to learn the EP and play bass on it?” Jack: Followed by: “And in the next ten minutes, preferably.” But he did nail it in fairness. But Martin eventually suggest Phil,
and he’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me – not the band, me. Which allowed you to shift your sound considerably? Ric: Yeah, it’s just all a bit more refined I suppose. Felix: Especially because as a three-piece we used to just rock out and do things as loud as possible, whereas Phil helped to make it into a more dynamic sound. Jack: The sounds don’t really need to be rocked out, as for the most part it’s very chilled music. It’s sort of… what’s the word? Kind of like hazy, sort of dreamy, you know? And he just brought the flow it needed. It’s nice that we can honour Phil in his absence. Jack: Yeah, top guy. Moving back to the sound, if you had to succinctly sum up the Oh Papa experience – the whole package – to someone who’d never listened to you before, how would you do it? Jack: What a question. Ric? Ric: Erm, well, I dunno. Felix: There you go! Jack: So, if somebody came to see us, I’d like them to go away thinking, ‘Ah, that was really nice, I’d like to listen to that more.’ I think we’ve sort of figured out how to translate our recordings so they’re nice to listen to live. It’s like trying to make that connection between people liking a song and replicating it live, in the nicest way possible. Is it harder to stand out on bills if your music is a bit dreamier, a bit more pensive? Felix: I mean, there have obviously been
a few gigs, especially over the past year or so, where if we’re on the bill with a rock band or a funk band, and they’ve been making everyone go nuts, there is that selfawareness that people could love or hate is. But I think we manage to successfully do it, because people come up to us after and tend to be all like: “Ah, man, I’m gonna put you on at home when I’m stoned or… having a coffee.” I’ve had a banging headache today and it’s been bloody lovely listening to you guys. Felix: You have to be ill to listen to us. Jack: That’s the other sort of parallel we have to wrestle with, because at the end of the day if people have paid to come and see us play, we need to put on a show. But you can still dance to your music, surely? Felix: Yeah, absolutely. Ric: Sway. You can sway. Music that you can sway to. Jack: That’s the name of the new album. But seriously though, what is the name of the album? Ric: Papa Les. All new tracks? Ric: We’ve been playing a lot of them for a long time, but there are a couple that are newer than others. Jack: Like I say, we’ve just had this sort of mound of material to work from. I think we’ve really reigned in on our sound now, it feels like we’ve been in ten different bands beforehand, but now we’re ready to release music. Felix: We’ve found the band that Oh Papa is.
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Tell me a bit more about the EP. Who’s Papa Les? Jack: Papa Les is my grandad, he’s on the front cover, and we’re looking to release it on 23 November. There are six tracks and a lot of family themes in there, a bit of early stage loss and generally just figuring out how to grow up – that’s the whole premise of the album. Felix: Our music’s quite summery; we really enjoy playing the outdoor summer shows like Peace in the Park. It might not suit a basement at 11pm quite as much. How do you adapt to the winter months. Just stick a record out and hibernate? Jack: Yeah, it is gonna be a winter release. Maybe it could warm people up a bit? Jack: Sit at home with a glass of sherry and a nice roaring fire. I think that’s what we’re about. I was going to ask how would you suggest people should listen to this record? Jack: In their underwear. Not a thong? Jack: No, not a thong. Ric: Thongs are okay, they’re fine. I mean, thongs are allowed, but, it’s not preferable. Breed Media is a Sheffield-based vinyl, CD & DVD broker which has been manufacturing for music & media since 2008. Our wealth of experience allows us to work alongside people who have never made a record before, and also well-established acts. We’ve worked with some great bands from Sheffield, such as The Everly Pregnant Brothers, In The Nursery and Heaven 17 and many based further afield, such as Sleaford Mods, Gnod and Goat. Breed Media is run by Graham and James, both Northerners that have found a home in Sheffield. They have backgrounds in the design and music industries and are keen gig-goers as well as supporters of local music - they’ll be certainly be getting their steps in during Tramlines! At Breed Media we offer a personal service and are 24 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
Jack: I’ll be wearing mine. Felix: Just being outdoors. Not in the sense of necessarily being outside, but maybe like going somewhere in a car, walking, in the garden. Jack: We’re described it as like comedown music, a lot. Well, maybe once. Somebody said like Valium music… How does that sit with you? Jack: It’s okay. Felix: We’re not saying you necessarily have to be a drug addict to listen to us. Jack: It just helps. Felix: I once showed a track to a guy from Denmark and he said: “Man, I could listen to this when I’m having sex!” That’s the dream, isn’t it? Jack: I think baby-making music has got to be up there. That mixture of baby-making, outdoorsy, driving, comedown music. Felix: Don’t do them all at the same time. Jack: On a comedown, having sex, outside. Felix: In a thong. Nailed it.
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It’s been a busy few years for Romesh Ranganathan. Starting the decade as a maths teacher who’d rush off to Birmingham for a ten-minute spot instead of marking homework, Romesh is now one of UK’s most prominent comedians. He sold over 100,000 tickets for his debut solo tour in 2016, soon becoming a regular on TV panel shows such as A League of their Own and Mock The Week. His BAFTA-nominated BBC series Asian Provocateur received critical acclaim, which he successfully followed it up with equally well-received shows like The Reluctant Landlord and Just Another Immigrant. As Romesh himself puts it, he’s well on track to becoming “the most in-demand overweight vegan Sri Lankan comedian in Britain”. Unsurprisingly, such a growing profile has led to the release of an autobiography, Straight Outta Crawley: Memoirs of a Distinctly Average Human Being, a self-penned account detailing the comedian’s difficult upbringing, his struggles as a teacher and now parent, as well as life experiences of grief and self-doubt. The book is an honest, reflective account and, as you might imagine, incredibly funny. We chatted with Romesh before his appearance at last month’s Off The Shelf literary festival in Sheffield. His trademark deadpan humour proved to be in fine form as we discussed his route into comedy, the pitfalls of social media and a longstanding obsession with hip-hop.
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Loved your new book, Romesh. How long had Straight Outta Crawley been in the pipeline for? Maybe about two years, I think. I was writing a chapter here and a chapter there so it came together over quite a long time. Eventually, we thought it was a good time to put it together and get it out. What was the main idea behind it? Was there something you wanted to share? It wasn’t a situation where I felt like my story was a burning tale that I needed to get out there – nothing as inspiring as that, unfortunately. But the best books I had read by comedians felt like you were getting an inside track and becoming mates with them almost, just from reading their stories. Do you know what I mean? For sure. You’re getting something that you don’t get from their stand-up or their TV work. I read Frank Skinner’s book and loved it, so that’s where the inspiration kind of came from. Did you find you had to adapt your comedy to make it work in written form? The only thing I had to be careful of was falling into “book-speak”. I didn’t want to suddenly get incredibly verbose or whatever. I binned the first couple of bits I wrote because they were all, you know, “Jamie looked at me quizzically and I found myself pontificating on the issues of comedy vis-à-vis…” – I had to get rid of all that shit and just write it like I was talking. Once I clicked into that, then it was a piece of piss really. Got it. The bigger challenge for me was getting the tone right. There are some bits in the book which are funny but there are also details from more challenging aspects of my life. So, it’s that thing where you want to give a full picture but you also don’t want to darken the mood too much. I still wanted to keep those bits in because they’re part of my… I really don’t want to say journey. They’re part of my trip. You manage to balance it really well. You’re quite honest about the problems you faced as a school teacher trying to make it as a comedian, like when your bosses found out you were playing the Edinburgh Fringe on A Level results day. Do you miss teaching? *Laughs*… Yeah, I actually do. Teaching has become an increasingly difficult profession to remain in; the workload is just so massive these days. But putting that to one side, I really did enjoy being a teacher. If comedy hadn’t come about, I would have been happy carrying on.
Do you think some of your hesitancy to tell the school about gigs stemmed from embarrassment around trying to make it as a comedian instead? It is embarrassing to commit to comedy. It’s something that you expect from a nineteen-year-old – I’d just started a family! What do you do, say to a headteacher, “I wanna become a comedian”? It sounds fucking insane. It’s also financial concern. I had a family and I needed to keep my day job going as long as possible. If you give up your day job, you start making poor decisions with your comedy because you’re desperate for money. You might end up doing gigs that you shouldn’t do, or take a step up too soon; you could just make creative mistakes. Keeping the day job going keeps your decisions about comedy pure. It’s those kinds of concerns that I had. But mainly, it was just embarrassment. Your love for hip-hop is frequently touched upon throughout the book. The hip-hop inspired chapter titles are genius, not to mention the tales from your illustrious freestyling career as “Ranga”. You say you’re more of an East Coast fan, right? I think I’m a bit more open-minded now. When I first listened to hip-hop, I got really into East Coast. It got to a
IT IS EMBARRASSING TO COMMIT TO COMEDY. IT’S SOMETHING THAT YOU EXPECT FROM A NINETEENYEAR-OLD – I’D JUST STARTED A FAMILY! WHAT DO YOU DO, SAY TO A HEADTEACHER, ‘I WANNA BECOME A COMEDIAN’? IT SOUNDS F*CKING INSANE.
point where I’d only listen to music that was recorded on one particular street in Brooklyn. Gradually, I became more open, then started listening to stuff that wasn’t even hip-hop. There’s a hell of a lot to explore. The sounds are completely different. Without even starting to talk about British or worldwide hip-hop, the American South has a really distinct sound. The amount of variety makes you suddenly realise that you can be more drawn to stuff from a certain area because it sounds like what you’re used to. When we went to the California for Series 3 of Asian Provocateur, I explored LA in a lowrider – with my mum, which sort of takes the gloss of it. But we were playing West Coast hip-hop at the time, and it made complete sense. In the same way as listening to country music in Nashville would make sense. Context is so key with music. Yeah, I agree. Although I don’t think you can only enjoy The Cure if you’re from Crawley. Are you enjoying any new hip-hop at the minute? Loads! I’m really into Denzel Curry’s album, Taboo. Ocean Wisdom’s Wizville is great – I listen to a lot of stuff by artists on the UK label, High Focus Records. Oh, and there’s an American artist called
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Noname with a brilliant new album called Room 25. A lot of mumble rap is popular at the minute, but there’s so much more to dig into. Hip-hop’s in pretty good health right now. You mention in the book, “I’ll stop talking about race when I stop experiencing racism”. What do you think of those individuals who want you to stop discussing these issues? If you are not the default setting as a comedian, then people have a go at you for talking about your point of difference; whether that might be on account of race, gender, or whatever. They have a prejudice that you talk about it too much. So once you say it, you’ve confirmed their suspicions. Then they say, “Oh, that’s all you talk about”. They’re waiting for you to say it. Exactly, exactly. I don’t get it so much now, but still sometimes... There was a League of their Own episode recently when I mentioned [race] and I got a flurry of tweets going, “That’s all your act is”. If I’m being honest, I just think those people are pricks. I’m not going to change what I say because of that. The truth is it’s not a problem for the majority of people. Also, the audience will tell you very quickly if you really are going on about it too much: they’ll just stop laughing. That’s the main barometer really – if you’re keeping the audience laughing. How do you feel about today’s increasingly digital world, where social media gives those people a 24/7 platform for abuse? Social media brings out extremes in people. When you don’t have eye-toeye contact with someone, people feel like they can be bigger arseholes. If somebody doesn’t like something I’ve done, they won’t say, “I didn’t like that very much today” – they’ll go to you, “I didn’t like that at all and I hope you die”. I remember when I first got Twitter
and to said to myself, “Fucking hell, this is a bit harsh.” I don’t know if this is a bad or a good thing but I’m completely desensitised to it now. Somebody could tell me they’re going to set me on fire, and I literally wouldn’t give a shit – unless they’re stood in front of me. With a match. Trolls aside, do you feel like you still get something out of social media? Yeah, definitely. If I have a thought about something, I can just put it there and people respond; it’s a nice way to interact with people. It provides an inside track on what you’re up to. It also gives you access to people who you admire and like. You know, I’m an Arsenal fan as well as a hip-hop fan and it’s a chance to chat with people who share those interests. Would you have liked the chance to interact with your comedy heroes via Twitter when you were starting out? I don’t know actually, I kind of think it’s a bit of a blessing and a curse. Before social media, if you saw somebody turn up somewhere, that’s a properly exciting thing. You haven’t got any prior contact with them, you don’t know what they’re up to on a day-to-day basis. So when they drop in at a gig, that’s amazing. Being able to see what they’re doing every single day takes a bit of the intrigue away. Do you have any advice for somebody taking their first steps as a comedian? I would tell them to embrace failure. Die on your arse. You just have to keep writing and keep writing – and keep dying on your arse. You have to be prepared to take risks, so you might as well just go for it and try everything. You’ll be rubbish for a while, but you’ll never regret experimenting. You learn so much from it. That would be my advice. Oh, and also, please don’t do it – there are too many comedians and I need to stay in employment.
STRAIGHT OUTTA CRAWLEY
Review by James Haworth Romesh admits that writing his autobiography was no picnic. As well as the obvious difficulties involved in deciding which stories to include, the comedian had to strike the right tone – one that chimed with his memoirs’ more poignant moments. Luckily, Romesh’s hard work paid off and his famous self-deprecating humour shines through in this honest and reflective book. Straight Outta Crawley mainly focuses on Romesh’s upbringing and years as a struggling comedian, although the latter chapters take you behind the scenes on his more recent televised adventures in California and Sri Lanka. The book meanders at times – Romesh warns early on that he likes to go off on tangents – but you happily follow him, eagerly anticipating the next bizarre anecdote. Romesh brings moments of depth to the book that make it an absorbing read. He reflects on not knowing all the answers as a parent, his experiences of racism, and the days when he almost pulled the plug on his stand-up dream. Packed with laughs, Straight Outta Crawley provides a brilliant insight into one of the UK’s biggest comedians. Straight Outta Crawley: Memoirs of a Distinctly Average Human Being is out now. Head to romeshranganathan. co.uk for details of the comedian’s upcoming 2019 tour. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 31
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The 2019 Urbanism Awards shortlist, which this year focuses on transformed areas in previously industrial settings, has listed Kelham Island alongside London’s Hackney Wick and Manchester’s Ancoats in the Great Neighbourhood category. To support the bid, a number of local businesses and bodies – including design studio Peter & Paul, Kelham
Island Community Alliance (KICA), Kelham Island Museum, CITU and Sheffield Council – came together to tell the area’s story and plan a tour for assessors. Keen to stress the quarter’s steady evolution as opposed to quick cash gentrification projects seen in other urban neighbourhoods, the report points towards the commitment
in breathing life back into historic buildings and disused units to create a varied and thriving community. With almost 5,000 people currently living in the area, organisations like KICA have proven vital in ensuring it continues to be a safe, inclusive and environmentally friendly place to live and work. A number of academicians came down to assess in September, before which community members were seen taking to the streets beforehand in a group effort to ensure the area was looking at its best. The winner of the prestigious award will be announced on 7 November. Head over to academyofurbanism. org.uk for more information on the nomination.
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One of the city’s oldest industrial sites, with roots stretching back to the 12th century, has been nominated as one of the best neighbourhoods in the UK due to an ongoing urbanisation project which has seen it gradually transformed from a largely forgotten area synonymous with crime to a thriving social and creative hub.
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Heard about the hype and want to see what all the fuss is about? Here are 31 things to tick off your list before becoming a seasoned Kelham Islander. Swot up @ Kelham Island Museum
Enjoy Taco Tuesday @ Piña This lively Mexican-themed bar brings the salt and lime to the neighbourhood. Aside from the superb mescal and cocktail selection, Piña offers a delectable range of tacos, many of which have been adapted for the bar’s comprehensive veggie menu (beer-battered “To-Fish” is a particular must-try). With a mezzanine level bar geared up for live sports, you can satisfy your tastebuds while enjoying the football on Taco Tuesday – that’s two portions of tacos for £10 and classic margheritas for £5. Bargain. 3 Harvest Ln, S3 8EF
Do Curry and Quiz Night @ The Fat Cat The famous Fat Cat has been serving the good stuff since 1981. This delightfully old-school free house, which has origins going back to the mid-19th century, boasts a constantly changing selection of ales. Kelham Island Best is only £1.50 a pint on Mondays – so loosen up with a few jars before the long-running curry (just £3.50 a dish!) and quiz night. 23 Alma St, S3 8SA
TIME YOUR VISIT TO CATCH THE MIGHTY RIVER DON STEAM ENGINE IN ACTION – THE MOST POWERFUL WORKING STEAM ENGINE IN EUROPE.
It’s no secret that Sheffield was a pretty big deal during the Industrial Revolution. Kelham Island Museum captures the Steel City’s manufacturing story and gives a real sense of what life was like for its workers over the years. Time your visit to catch the mighty River Don steam engine in action – the most powerful working steam engine in Europe. Alma St, S3 8SA
Clobber up @ Clobber Calm Starting out with just an Instagram account, Ben Woodhouse has developed Clobber Calm into one of the highest quality menswear retailers in town. This vintage haven specialises in rare, high quality denim from around the world and is the only stockist of Red Wing boots in Sheffield. They’re all about one-toone customer service, so head over and get yourself kitted out in clothes built to last. Unit 118, Albyn Works, Percy St, S3 8BT
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THINGS TO DO IN KELHAM ISLAND Caffeinate ’til late @ The Gatehouse
The modern café on the corner of Little Kelham provide great food all day long in a welcoming space; snuggle up by the fireplace, or head upstairs to their airier dining area. Late opening hours make it the goto café for cracking on with an essay deadline – or sacking it off for a few beers or cocktails (the latter you can get on a deal two for £10 Mon-Sat). Alma St, S3 8SA
Coffee and croissant @ Gaard The perfect hideaway for a bit of self-indulgence. Their coffee – courtesy of local roasters, Forge – is lovingly made by baristas who’ll brighten up your day. Grab a freshly baked filled croissant (all available vegan) and head out back to catch those precious winter rays in their delightful little patio out back. 22 Burton Rd, S3 8BX
Grab a pizza the action @ Craft & Dough
The tantalising scent of stone-baked pizza often wafts through Kelham Square and into the Exposed office. Craft & Dough create artisan pizzas with imaginative toppings – from established favourites such as the Piggy Smalls to more recent innovations like the Green Eggs & Ham pizza. They offer deals aplenty, plus a 15% NUS card discount. You can get two pizzas and a bottle of wine for just £20 on Wednesdays, or a bottle of fizz for a tenner on Fridays. 1A Kelham Square, S3 8SD
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Brunch @ The Grind Café
The Grind Café is the ideal spot for people-watching, designed with huge windows that capture Kelham as it goes about its day. The food is also superb, and the café’s gigantic sausage rolls have quickly earned their place in Sheffield folklore, but their brunches are pretty iconic too. Keep an eye out for tasty weekend specials like paprika & lime crayfish, avocado and poached eggs on toasted rye. Cornwall Works, 3 Green Lane, S3 8SJ
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Sustainable Living @ Little Kelham
Fancy calling the Fat Cat your local? The eco-friendly apartments of Little Kelham couldn’t be better located. Enjoy Scandinavian living in Sheffield’s first Passivhaus development; where low-carbon, energy-efficient homes are blended seamlessly into the area’s industrial landscape.
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Sunday lunch @ The Milestone
Vegan gaming @ Church
Got family coming over for the weekend and fancy a Sunday roast that even your fussiest relative won’t whinge about? Look no further than The Milestone. Locally-sourced produce is at the heart of this famous gastropub’s creative takes on home-cooked classics. Their Yorkshire puds are something else – but make sure you leave room for dessert! 84 Green Ln, S3 8SE
Church – Temple of Fun serves up some of the finest vegan eats around. The bar arcade is well worth setting out on a pilgrimage to, located in the stunning Victorian-era Osborn Works building, to try Make No Bones’ legendary grub for yourself. Hang out at the 100% vegan bar and get competitive on the retro arcade machines, or keep it more contemporary in one of the comfy PS4 gaming booths. 4a Rutland Way, S3 8DG
Hunt for treasure @ Nichols Building
Shop independent @ Kelham Arcade
Hop on the tour @ Kelham Island Brewery
Cosy drinks @ The Old Workshop
Based just off the Shalesmoor roundabout, the Nichols Building is stacked full of vintage treats. Lose yourself in this retro paradise for a few hours and browse two floors of oddball furniture, trinkets and artwork. Pick up a few bargain records before relaxing with a pot of tea in the Nichols’ very own café. Shalesmoor, S3 8UL
This brewery’s award-winning beers have been quenching Yorkshire thirst for 30 years now. You might have tried “Tranquility” during Arctic Monkeys’ recent homecoming, but the legendary Pale Rider is just one of the core range which has kept locals hydrated for years. Learn about the brewing process and enjoy a hearty pie and pea supper on one of their regular brewery tours. Vouchers can be purchased online for a mere £20. 23 Alma St, S3 8SA
Kelham Arcade is a creative gem of a space on Burton Road. Featuring boutique shops such as homeware store Gravel Pit and the little treasure trove that is Nature of the Beast, you’ll also find the highlyrated Kelham Barber, Cry Baby Tattoo, the odd art exhibition and creative studios here. 92 Burton Rd, S3 8DA
LIT BY TABLE CANDLES, FAIRY LIGHTS AND WALLS ADORNED WITH FOLIAGE AND BEAUTIFUL ARTWORK. THERE’S AN EMPHASIS ON THE CHILLED, LAIDBACK VIBE
One of the coolest evening hangouts in the area, Old Workshop looks the part: lit by table candles, fairy lights and walls adorned with foliage and beautiful artwork. There’s an emphasis on the chilled, laid-back vibe which makes it the perfect place to hunker down with pals to a few drinks after a long day. 10 Hicks St, S3 8BL
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THINGS TO DO IN KELHAM ISLAND Life of Pie @ The Riverside
The Riverside is loved for doing the simple stuff right: selling great food and drinks in a friendly atmosphere. Sheffield’s True North Brew Co provide an exciting range of beers, wines and spirits that you can sip in the pub’s year-round beer garden. Tuck into their homemade Pie of the Day and get cosy this winter. 1 Mowbray St, S3 8EN
Rooftop cocktails @ INC
Perched atop the new Krynkl building, INC delivers cocktails in style. Head to the heated rooftop bar for some live tunes and try something different from their inspired menu. It’s 2-4-1 Classic Cocktails every Thursday between 4-8pm, so you can settle down with a Kelham Island Iced Tea after work. 294 Shalesmoor, S3 8UL
Wake and bake @ The Depot
Just follow your nose to find The Depot Bakery and Eatery. Nestled in a courtyard just off Burton Road – the same one that hosts Peddler Market – the artisan goods baked onsite produce an irresistible aroma. The rustic café sells cakes straight from the oven and coffee from sister-company, Tamper. Depot’s fresh breads are all available to buy too, so you can pick up a loaf for home. 92 Burton Rd, S3 8DA
Thai bites @ Graffiti
Next door to Kelham Kitchen and Wine Bar is Graffiti; offering something different in Kelham Island. Not only does this bar offer quality drinks, it also dishes up pan-Asian street food. There’s quirky street on the walls and this place even has its own swing, so why not swing on by and get stuck into one of their reyt good Pad Thais? 2a & 2b, Ball St
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Get on the Real Ale Trail @ Shakespeares’
The massive selection of beers at this CAMRA-approved pub makes it an essential stop on any bar crawl. Shakespeare’s friendly bartenders will happily talk you through the options, from rare UK ales to leftfield Belgian bottles. Catch up-and-coming bands at the Bard’s Bar upstairs, or head along to one of their regular folk music sessions. 146-148 Gibraltar St, S3 8UB
Fresh trim @ Bunker
One of a number of trendy
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businesses taking based in the revolutionary Krynkl building, The Bunker strives to be more than just your average barbers or salon. Embodying the Krynkl’s creativity and independent spirit, this forward-thinking unisex hair shelter is welcoming to all. Head online to bunkerhair.co.uk and book in for your next cut! Krynkl, 294 Shalesmoor S3 8US
The Kelham Island Tavern
Range of craft bottles, cans & bottles. Food served Monday to Saturday 12-3pm.
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THINGS TO DO IN KELHAM ISLAND Music nights @ Kelham Island Tavern
Photography
A stylish, contemporary space situated above the Old Workshop perfect for anyone working in the creative industries, this spacious studio offers desks available on a daily, weekly, monthly or annual basis. Currently based there you’ll find owner and commercial photographer Timm Cleasby, members of the Tramlines team, So Bad Ass Blogger and Inner City Weddings/Events – creating a friendly working hub perfect for professional networking or just meeting interesting new people! The studio is also available to hire for photography and a range of other uses – simply drop a line to timm@timmcleasby.com with enquiries. 10 Hicks St, S3 8BL
If pubs had trophy cabinets, the Tavern’s would be stacked. The Sheffield CAMRA Pub of the Year 2018 runs a number of regular favourites as well as a mix of guest ales across its twelve pumps. Catch live folk music every fourth Sunday of the month, with acoustic nights every 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sunday. 62 Russell St, S3 8RW
Be a brewer for the day @ Sheff Brew Co
Located in a Victorian polish works, the red-bricked walls of Sheffield Brewery Co are full of character. Roll up your sleeves and get handson through their Brewer for a Day package – running regularly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in the old factory. You can sample the brewery’s artisan ales in their tap room afterwards. 81 Burton Rd, S3 8BZ
Eat, Drink, Be Merry! @ Cutlery Works
Set up shop @ Albyn Works
Albyn Works has been inspiring new businesses since it opened its doors in 1875. The launch of the famous Blanco polish first put the factory on the map – now, a wide range of independent projects are flourishing in the old building. Bring your business idea to life in one of its available offices or workshops. Burton Rd/Percy St, S3 8BT
Support the local bookshop @ Kelham Books and Music This indie bookstore’s immaculate collection offers something for everyone; titles cover art, sculpture, music, cycling, and much more besides. There’s also a wonderful collection of Sheffield and Peak District-based pamphlets to brush up on your local facts. Vinyl lovers will feel right at home here too! 284 Shalesmoor, S3 8UL
Wine down @ Kelham Wine Bar Overlooking the River Don from the picturesque Ball Street Bridge, there aren’t many better spots for a glass of red than Kelham Wine Bar. This small, atmospheric venue runs a top-notch wine list, fabulous selection of gins and Instagrammable cocktails. Relax here after a long day at work, or meet friends to kick off a night out in style. 31 Ball St, S3 8DB
Find something special @
Blind Mole
Brimming with quirky antiques and industrial salvage, you’re sure to find something unique in this familyrun interior shop. The Blind Mole stocks intriguing items from across the country that owners Brett and Vicki would love to rehome. Liven up your living room or pick out a distinctive gift from the shop located in the historic Albyn Works. Caretakers Cottage, 124 Alybn Works, Burton Road, S3 8BZ
Catch a gig @ Yellow Arch
The famed recording studio and events space hosts a varied selection of monthly gigs – ranging across main room performances showcasing the crop of the local scene, leftfield touring acts and chilled acoustic sessions in their relaxing café space. A brand new venue, The Back Room, opened last month and promises intimate performances with an 80-person capacity; while the late-night stuff is covered with DJ performances and state-of-the-art soundsystems taking the party through to the early hours. 30-36 Burton Rd, S3 8BX
Get Creative @ Timm Cleasby
The highly-anticipated Kelham Island food hall project featuring a tasty array of independents opens this month – and it’s shaping up to become a popular fixture on the area’s thriving social scene. Brought to you by the award-winning Milestone Group, a vast number of specialist cuisines will be covered: Vietnamese, Indian, sushi, poutine, fish, pizza, vegan, chocolate and much more. Billed by owners as a “night out under one roof ”, the refurbished Grade-II listed building will also feature a long bar serving craft beers and cocktails. Neepsend Lane, S3 8DP
Throw a pizza party @ Nether Edge Pizza Company
A staple of any trip to the monthly Peddler Night Market, the awardwinning wood fired pizza purveyors have a cosy little pizzeria at 92 Burton Road open every Friday and Saturday night. If you need an alternative to the usual shindigs, their stylish Kelham venue is available to hire from Sunday to Thursday for up to 40 people. 92 Burton Road, S3 8DA
Dine, grind and unwind @ Krynkl
A four-floored venue made from upcycled shipping containers, this innovative development is home to a number of businesses and quirky start-ups. Residents include Knots ‘n’ Niggles sports and holistic massage parlour, INC Coffee Lab, and the triple AA Rosette-winning restaurant Jöro, to name a few. 318-328 Shalesmoor, S3 8UL
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CATERING FOR A PERFECT FESTIVE SEASON
SET MENU FILL DECEMBER WITH FESTIVE CHEER The Gatehouse is a fantastic café, bar and kitchen situated in Little Kelham, part of the larger area of Kelham Island in Sheffield. Offering you fantastic coffee and food The Gatehouse is fast becoming a local favourite with our private terrace, cosy fires and spacious upstairs seating area.
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The Gatehouse is the perfect venue for the festive season, with drinks on arrival and a menu so tantalising it’s sure to satisfy every tummy, we can make your Christmas even greater. So grab some friends, complete a booking form and let us do the rest!
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Since opening its doors in late-August, Abbeydale Road “neighbourhood bar” Barrowboy has already established itself as a popular port of call in an area which is increasingly becoming a very lucrative proposition for a nice, varied drinks crawl away from city centre confines. Situated next to Picture House Social, a few hundred yards up the road from other well-established watering holes such as The Broadfield and The Gin Bar at Vintedge, the cosy venue occupies a busy corner on the main drag, with large casement windows spread across the front providing a perfect vantage point overlooking the hustle and bustle outside. Inside, the décor is stripped back and stylish: industrial chic fittings and a number of
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furnished wooden tables to the right of the tiled bar. Despite it being a late-October afternoon, the sunshine was streaming through and a couple of punters were sitting on high stools by the open windows while sipping at craft beers. It’s a hugely laidback vibe on weekdays in particular, perfect for some post-work leisure. The intimate surroundings make it a real social space which immediately puts you into contact with staff members, who welcome the Exposed team warmly on arrival before we headed over to browse the drinks selection. Behind the amiable bartender, Rohan (who previously slung drinks at The Great Gatsby), are the six beer pumps – a combination of craft offerings and more conventional favourites with a Whiplash IPA, Yakima Red and Abbeydale’s Heathen alongside Peroni, Guinness and Japanese dry beer Asahi. There’s also an extensive cocktail to list to peruse featuring a number of concoctions with certain twists, such as the Banana Old-Fashioned, Lavender Martini and – ahem – the rum-based Jamaican Me Wet. However, we settled for beers with Asahis, Heathens and a very tasty mango sour Hops Not Hate from the well-stocked selection of canned beers settling us in nicely. Nico Irving and chef Deck Stafford are the guys behind Deckards, the Midlands street food vendor in charge of the kitchen, and the star attraction on their quirky menu of bar bites are the baos – Taiwanese steamed buns stuffed with a range of tempting fillings and sauces. You can get three for a tenner, so since we were in a group, we ordered all six on the menu – fluffy, messy pieces of pure self-indulgence filled with treats like buttermilk Japanese fried chicken, Vietnamese pulled pork, Korean beef brisket and cherry cola glazed brisket to halloumi and BBQ jackfruit options for those going down veggie or vegan route.
EASY-GOING COMFORT FOOD AT ITS FINEST, AND THE CONSIDERABLE ORDER WE’D PLACED LASTED A MATTER OF MINUTES BEFORE WE WERE LEFT CONTENTEDLY PICKING AT THE LAST FEW FRIES IN THE BOX.
The Pork ‘Bao’ Rosso, a chunky slab of pork belly covered in fresh mint and dukkah was a particular favourite, while the homemade coriander hot sauce smothered over the Hiyoko chicken and veggie Jack ‘Bao’er was a game-changer. Nico explained that they might eventually look at selling bottles of the stuff separately and if this transpires, it will definitely be a massive hit, mark our words. We ordered more Hiyoko chicken strips as sides along with some hefty slices of fried halloumi just so we could get another hit of the stuff. The moreish loaded fries – and by loaded, they mean LOADED – were topped with cheese sauce, gochujang mayo, house slaw and generous portions of more succulent beef brisket. Easy-going comfort food at its finest, and the considerable order we’d placed lasted a matter of minutes before we were left contentedly picking at the last few fries in the box. Sheffield has taken to the bao in such a way that Barrowboy has launched a brunch menu, complete with a variety of drink offers to keep punters happy on lazy Sundays mornings through to the afternoon. But regardless of whether you’re visiting for an early hangover cure, Saturday night cocktails or a mid-week bite, odds are you’ll enjoy the warm, convivial atmosphere and be leaving with a grin on your face from this welcome addition to the S7 drinks scene. We’ll certainly be back for our bun fix soon. @barrowboybar 453 Abbeydale Road Mon-Thurs: 4-11pm Fri: 4pm-Midnight Sat: 11am-Midnight Sunday: 11am-11pm WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 47
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HERB-CRUSTED LAMB WITH FONDANT POTATO, CARROT PURÉE, RED WINE AND PLUM GLAZE Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 5 hours | Serves: 2 INGREDIENTS ]For the lamb stock: Left-over bones from the cut (the butcher will keep these for you), fat trimmed off 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil 2 carrots, roughly sliced 2 celery sticks, roughly sliced 1 white onion, roughly sliced 500ml of water For the herb crumb: 1 tsp fennel seeds 1 tsp coriander seeds 8 sprigs of rosemary 100g breadcrumbs 1 clove garlic Salt and pepper For the fondant potato: 1 large potato, peeled and cut into large cubes 250g unsalted butter 2 sprigs of thyme 1 clove garlic Pinch of black cracked pepper 320ml red wine 500ml lamb stock 5 soft plums, stones removed and sliced 1 tbsp soft dark brown sugar 3g dark chocolate (at least 70%) For the carrot purée: 6 carrots, peeled and roughly sliced Large knob unsalted butter Salt and pepper For the main event: 2 Lamb cannons, 6/8oz each Knob of butter 1 sprig of rosemary 1 clove garlic 6 asparagus spears 2 ripe plums, stones removed and sliced Sea salt and ground black
Method For the lamb stock Preheat the oven to 200°c. Place the bones in a deep roasting tray and add the oil. Add the vegetables and stir well to coat. Roast for 15 minutes. Once roasted, put the bones and vegetables into a saucepan with the water, bring to the boil and simmer for at least 4 hours. Pass the stock through either a muslin cloth or four fragrance-free J-cloths. This will be added to the glaze later. For the herb crumb Place all the ingredients into a food processor and blitz until combined into a fine light green dust. Once blitzed, pass through a sieve to discard any unwanted grains. Season to taste. For the fondant potato Place the potato into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 5-6 minutes. Whilst the potatoes are boiling place the butter, thyme, garlic and black pepper into a saucepan and leave to melt on a low heat, stirring occasionally. Once melted add the drained potatoes and return to a medium heat. Leave the potatoes for 6-8 mins then flip over and repeat. The potatoes should be soft and creamy with a caramelized top and bottom. Season with salt before serving. For the red wine and plum glaze Put the red wine and sliced plums in a saucepan, bring to the boil and reduce by half. Add the lamb stock.
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Just before the sauce starts to thicken, remove from the heat and pass through a sieve (this will ensure it is smooth). Return to the heat and add the sugar and chocolate. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and chocolate melted. Keep reducing until you are left with a thick, glossy glaze. For the carrot purée Add the carrots to a pan of water and boil until soft. Drain the carrots but keep the water (you will need to add this later on). Put the carrots into a food processor and add the butter, blitz until smooth, adding the carrot water bit by bit until you have a purée consistency. Season to taste. For the main event Preheat the oven to 200°c. Place a frying pan onto the heat. Prepare the lamb by rubbing in extra virgin olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper. When the pan is hot, sear the lamb for 45 seconds on each side, then add the butter, rosemary and garlic, and baste the meat. Transfer to an oven-proof tray and cook for 6-8 minutes (or longer for well done). Roll the lamb into the herb crumb, repeat three or four times, then allow to rest for 10-12 minutes. Heat up the fondant potato, carrot purée and glaze. Using the pan the lamb was seared in, sauté the asparagus spears in butter until al dente. Remove from the pan then add the plum slices for 20 seconds. Plate the fondant potato under the herb.
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That’s it, October has left us and it’s time to get consumed by Christmas! But no, hang on, we’re trying to resist the festive season for a short while yet and so Christmas beers will be next month. Hope you enjoyed Sheffield Beer Festival. I really can’t emphasise how impressive the whole thing is; we find it difficult to name a better annual CAMRA Beer Festival in the UK: great beers, amazing venue, smart food, a real diverse crowd of drinkers. Brilliant. Our monthly column is further influenced by the festival because we’re going to take a look at the brewery that supplied the Champion Beer of Sheffield at this year’s festival. Let’s take a look at Little Critters Brewery… Their story begins back in 2012 and it wasn’t brewing that started the journey - it was pubs! First up was the Fox & Duck in Broomhill, a very busy boozer and improved impressively by the Little Critters family. With that success in the bag, they decided to take on another pub just down the hill from the Fox & Duck, where down on Glossop Road they got the Doctor’s Orders buzzing quickly. Both pubs focused particularly on cask beer and whilst on holiday having a few beers (all the best ideas come along after a few beers!) they decided to pursue the idea of opening a microbrewery to help supply both of their busy pubs. It all started off with a bit of homebrewing in the kitchen at home, but before long the kitchen was needed to go back on normal food duties and so the team went hunting for a brewery! In late 2015 they found themselves with a nice unit down in the Kelham Island area, the full kit was installed and the adventure began. Since then, awards have been collected, the team has expanded and their success has been well-deserved. We deal with Little Critters on a regular basis as we stock all their bottles and can confirm they’re a super-organised top team to deal with and we wish them every success.
Nutty Ambassador – Hazelnut Milk Stout 6% ABV 500ml Bottle
Particularly good on cask, this is a top beer and a tasty, sweet stout that gets a lot of love. Hazelnuts, coffee, creamy chocolate, you get a real hit!
C Monster – India Pale Ale (IPA) 6.5% 500ml Bottle
This is a big American-hopped Citrus IPA. The C Monster is full of C hops – columbus, centennial, chinook and cascade give the beer it’s name and punchy flavours.
King Crow – Imperial Espresso Stout 7.2% 500ml Bottle
A big stout. You get the punch you’d expect from a 7.2% beer, but there’s a delicious smoothness too. Expect big coffee flavours as this gets blended with espresso specially sourced by Kelham’s The Grind Café. A nice little collab.
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HARDCORE HAMBURGERS A new hamburger restaurant opened at the West One complex in Sheffield city centre last month. Randy’s Hardcore Hamburgers, which specialises in “mouthwatering” food, opened at the end of October and has some pretty, erm, interesting things on the menu. On a post on Randy’s Facebook page, the newcomer said: “We will be serving you a range of mouth-watering food alongside our delicious cocktails! We’re so excited to be opening our doors soon at West One Central, Sheffield!” Randy’s Hardcore Hamburgers originates from Manchester with the menu featuring some adult-themed burger choices. Fake Taxi, XXX, Say Nuttin’ and Ca$ting Couch are all on the burger menu, while a Naughty America cheesecake appears on the dessert menu and a milkshake named Ten Dolla Lap Dance. Right then...
Back in June, Mr Pickles’ Yorkshire Food Emporium sadly closed its doors for the final time due to financial difficulties. Four months on, it seems what was once a popular food hub on Abbeydale Road could be turned into a new bar. Plans have been submitted to Sheffield city council for a new licence on the unit which, if the council approve plans, will become ‘The Dead Donkey’. Primarily a bar, the Dead Donkey submitted a sample food menu which looks to take inspiration from all over the world. Some of the standouts on the menu are the ‘grilly cheese steak’, caprese (Italian salad) and croque monsieur – a French cafe favourite. The proposed opening hours for the Dead Donkey would be midday to midnight, Monday to Saturday, and an earlier closing time of 11pm on Sundays.
HOPPY BIRTHDAY Abbeydale Road’s award-winning beer shop Hop Hideout is hosting a weekendlong Bill Murray themed party for its 5th birthday in November. The event takes place on 9-11 November and will feature five new birthday beer collaborations on tap. Collabs include breweries from all over the UK including, Mad Hatter Brewing, Turning Point Brew Co, Lost Industry, Black Iris, Elusive and Blackjack Brewery. There will be a Cards Against Humanity championship on the Friday to warm you up for the main event on Saturday: A Bill Murray fancy dress party. Naturally! Owner of Hop Hideout Jules said: “It’s about welcoming everyone to our business and having fun, it’s the best way to discover great craft beer. We don’t take
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Cargo Hold Revitalising a building that has been left empty for decades, Cargo Hold has a mission to deliver vibrant, full-flavoured Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to a corner of Sheffield city centre that could do with a boost. We sent Phil Turner down to see if they were on the right track…
Cargo Hold Owner Shaun Campher is certainly ambitious. By opening his first restaurant in a building that hasn’t been used for decades, on a strip of Sheffield that is pretty uncluttered when it comes to night time trade, and calling it Cargo Hold (named after the restaurant in his native South Africa in which he proposed) certainly shows guts. And after discovering that he’d also like to turn the whole building into a boutique hotel with a speakeasy downstairs, it’s clear he isn’t one to do things by half. And the good news is that the early signs are promising, certainly as far as his restaurant is concerned. Located at the top of Church Street, next to Café Piazza, Cargo Hold was originally a Magistrates office but has lain idle for 20 years. Shaun and his team have transformed it, keeping the character of the building but creating a warm, welcoming environment to compliment the Mediterranean menu. Shaun’s background is hospitality through and through; he opened Alibi on Trippet Lane a few years back and has also worked at the likes of Popolo and Las Iguanas, so he knows a thing or two about food and drink. And it shows. I kicked off with a dish he’d recommended; the grilled calamari in garlic butter and Cajun spice which was unlike any other calamari dish I’d tasted. This isn’t your typical deep-fried and battered calamari; this is lightly dressed, delicately grilled and worked superbly even without the welcome addition of a aioli dip.
My partner went for the deep fried camembert which she wolfed down before I could sample a mouthful. Thanks. A promising start but things got even better once the mains came out. The food at Cargo Hold isn’t strictly your classic Mediterranean menu, yes there are some dishes you’d expect to find such as a Greek Meze platter, carbonara and lasagna but plenty of dishes are more of a fusion of flavours than a series of the tried and trusted. Among the mains on offer is a garlic and rosemary lamb rump complemented by a risotto verde, while the salmon fillet comes with garlic butter green beans, fregola, cherry tomatoes and chilli. I was feeling peckish, so plumped for the 10oz rib eye steak, medium rare, which came with plum tomatoes, skin on fires a rosemary and red wine sauce. It was tender and full of flavor but that didn’t stop me getting major food envy when I tried a mouthful of my partner’s choice. She had gone for the fish stew from the specials board which was a creamy, smoky concoction of juicy king prawns, cod, mussels, salmon and squid… and was utterly sensational. If I could have poured the sauce into a mug and drunk it on the way home, I would have. We skipped dessert but did enjoy one of their sharing cocktails – the gin-based Mad Hatters Tea Party which came in a teapot and smoked as it arrived on the table, very dramatic and very suppable. An excellent and welcome addition to the Sheffield restaurant scene, Cargo Hold is unpretentious but stylish and serves well balanced, fully flavoured, Med-inspired dishes alongside some super sexy cocktails. They’ve just launched their Christmas menu (2 courses £14.95 at lunch or £19.95 at dinner) and it’s the perfect spot for a festive party. Well worth checking out. Cargo Hold 20 Church St, Sheffield S1 2GN 0114 275 1215 www.cargohold.co.uk WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 55
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Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Why not treat yourself to a proper Xmas do this year? Feliz Navidad: Street Food Chef
Tasty and Traditional: The Milestone
Add a Mexican street food vibe to the Christmas do this year. Street Food Chef can deliver a hot or cold buffet right to your venue/office. Whether it’s a burrito drop, nacho bar or a taco buffet, the team at Street Food Chef cater for all diets, requirements and number. The offer: Prices range from £4.50-£11 a head Book online at streetfoodchef.co.uk
84 Green Ln, S3 8SE Nowt wrong with keeping it tradish for your Christmas do, is there? Expect fine dining and exceptional food here, we’re particularly excited about the braised beef, tomato and mushroom ragu and smoked mashed potato. But hey – that’s just us… The offer: Two courses for £20, or three courses for £26. Book online at the-milestoneonline.com/Christmas.
Safe Bet: Genting Casino St Paul’s Place, Arundel Gate, S1 2PN Genting Casino is a good night out any day of the week, let alone for a big ol’ Christmas session. Experience great food and drink, fantastic entertainment and maybe even a flutter too. There’s a wide selection of packages to choose from. The offer: Thursday – Saturday, from 8pm, Genting’s late evening package (£32 per person) includes a three course festive menu with a modern twist. Live entertainment and a resident DJ keeps the party going until 1am if you’ve got the stamina. Alternatively, the early evening package (5pm7pm) costs £24 per person and is the same as the above, just without the entertainment. Book online at gentingcasino.com
Hail the Ale: Devonshire Cat 49 Wellington St, S1 4HG The Devonshire Cat offers a range of flexible and intimate spaces with everything you need for your celebration or event. The bar has spaces that can accommodate 44 people dining on the set menu or up to 100 for a buffet, plus smaller dining spaces for the more intimate events. The offer: Choose from a three course festive menu for just £22.95 per person or opt for the Christmas buffet including, of course, pigs in blankets for £10 per person. The Dev Cat also offers a range of drinks packages from arrival glasses of prosecco to crates of Heathen. Book via bookings@devonshirecat.co.uk or 0114 279 6700.
Turkey vs Tapes: Cubana Unit 4, Leopold Square, S1 2JG. If there’s one thing that Cubana is good at, it’s bringing a taste of Cuba to the Steel City. The good times Latino vibe and award-winning Spanish and South American snap is a surefire way to get into the party spirit. The offer: From midday to 4:30pm, Cubana is offering a Cuban day time sesh for the eager beavers at £14.95 per person, each getting a share of 12 tapas dishes. Failing that, the evening menu at £24.95 per person isn’t a bad alternative when you get 14 tapas dishes to choose from. Book via info@cubanatapasbar.co.uk or call 01142 760475.
Get Stuck in the Chimney: Chimney House Chimney House, 4 Kelham Island, S3 8RY The team at the Chimney House offer bespoke Christmas events for 20 to 80 guests on the banks of the Mill Run waterway in Kelham Island. Two floors of the carefully decorated building is exclusively yours for the evening. Book via info@thechimneyhouse.com or 0114 276 7885.
Roll the Dice: Treehouse Board Game Cafe 41 Boston St, S2 4QF Nothing says Christmas like sitting down with family and friends for a crack at a few choice board games. The Treehouse has more than 300 games to browse whilst its selection of locally-sourced sharing plates (meat, veggie and vegan options), bar snacks and a great drinks selection will you keep you ticking over when the work-place tension overspills into the final round of Frustration. Book by calling 0114 3271364.
Scandi Santa: Brocco 92 Brocco Bank, Sheffield S11 8RS Brocco will be bringing the festivities with a live music programme for their December afternoon teas, while for larger groups they’re putting on festive feast full of amazing food to share – banquet-style! The offer: The festive feast costs £42 per person whilst the festive afternoon tea costs £25 per person Book by calling 0114 266 1233.
Escape the crowds: Great Escape Game Generation 1: Avec Building 3-7 Sidney St, S1 4RG // Generation 2: St James House, Vicar Ln, S1 2EX You can skip the sesh and go straight to the arguments here whilst the team try to escape the Christmas-themed games rooms. The offer: With packages starting from £25 per person, each party gets a game, and two drinks tokens each. Certain packages include a Christmas feast option. Book by calling 03300883032
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1 BABA NAGA & CROWS Church - Temple of Fun // Nov 3 Sheffield’s favourite psychedelic doom rock shamans bring their high decibel set to Church – Temple of Fun for some free worshipping. Highly-rated north London garage punks Crows also join the bill. facebook.com/TempleOfFun 2 HER FEST Picture House Social // Nov 3 Yorkshire’s first all-female music festival arrives with a superb bill of acts, ranging from the melodic psychpop of She Drew The Gun to the gritty post-punk of Dead Naked Hippies. Statistics showed that only 14% of 2017 headline acts were female; Her Fest is all about challenging and changing the bias. picture-house-social.com
Save some dosh with these free to attend events taking place this month – just take yourself and, if needed, a bit of pocket money to tide you over.
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3 IN MAGGIE’S SHADOW: THATCHER’S ENDURING LEGACY Firth Court // Nov 6 As part of the ERSC Festival of Social Science, Stephen Farrall, Professor of Criminology at Sheffield University, will examine to what extent the legacy of Thatcherism lives on in today’s society. The talk is free to attend – you need to register online for tickets – and will focus mainly on crime, housing and education policies. festivalofsocialscience.group.shef.ac.uk 4
ART IS QUAY The Dorothy Pax // Nov 17 The picturesque quayside bar will be hosting its first artisan market, featuring a wide selection of local creatives showcasing their work. The cobbled site will be warmed by fire pits, lit with festoon lighting, and there’ll be food stalls and buskers on-hand to keep the crowds entertained. Open from 10am ‘til late. facebook.com/thedorothypax 5
OPEN STUDIOS 2018 Persistence Works/Exchange Place Studios/ Manor Oaks Studios // Nov 17-18 The annual Open Studios event allows you to see delve behind the scenes of the city’s art spaces and visit the workspaces of more than 150 local artists and makers. As well as providing a fascinating insight into various creative spaces, there’s also an opportunity to buy or commission works directly from the artists. 6 artspace.org.uk HAGGLER’S CHRISTMAS FAYRE Haggler’s Corner // Nov 30 Delivering those festive vibes with seasonal tunes and plenty of mulled wine to go around, you can while away an evening browsing a selection of independent traders offering crafts, gifts, food and drink. From 4pm, resident DJs will be on-hand to soundtrack proceedings. facebook.com/hagglers.corner 2
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ILLUMINATE THE GARDENS Botanical Gardens // 2 - 4 November // From £5 After the success of its first year fireworks and lighting show, Illuminate the Gardens returns to the Botanical Gardens for three spectacular evenings this year. Illuminatethegardens.co.uk AFTER DARK Don Valley Bowl // 5 November // £12 (£6 for children) Another year, another 20,000+ people flocking to Don Valley for the annual firework spectacular. The Hallam FM stage returns, as does the funfair, street food stalls, fire spinners, face painting and, of course, the great big bonfire. Afterdarkfireworks.com PROSECCO AND FIZZ FESTIVAL Cutlers’ Hall // 10 November // From £14.51 The touring Prosecco and Fizz festival arrives in Sheffield this month with more than 20 different types of bubbly to offer, as well as street food vendors and live music all afternoon. Had worse Saturdays, haven’t we? Proseccofizzfestival.co.uk CHRISTMAS MARKETS City centre // 15 November // Free The Sleigh Bar and log cabins are back in Sheffield once again this month. Grab some gifts, chow down on a brautwurst and neck a mulled wine in the bar – it’s beginning to look a tiny bit like Christmas. Sheffieldchristmasmarkets.co.uk CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH ON City centre // 18 November // Free Santa’s grotto, carolling, panto, street entertainment, Christmas markets, children’s TV and film characters, Christmas craft activities and fairground rides. Presenters from Heart Yorkshire will host the stage programme with a mix of Christmas music, entertainment and interviews. INTERVIEWS WITH A SERIAL KILLER The Leadmill // 20 November // £15 Host Paul Harrison was one of the first British police officers to work with the FBI’s Behavioural Science Unit in Quantico, Virginia. Paul spent four decades, interacting with, researching, analysing and profiling many of the world’s most violent murderers and serial killers. Leadmill.co.uk
Rebel Rebel To commemorate the centenary of women’s vote, Cinema For All has organised two events at Yellow Arch Studios on 24 November centred around the newly-commissioned short film, Vote 100: Born a Rebel. The film is a collection of footage from the Yorkshire, North East and North West Film Archives featuring some inspiring female activists over the past 100 years. Afternoon event: 2pm-5pm Following the screening, there will be a discussion led by a group of thriving and captivating women including Dani Abulhawa, Clare Midgley and Auriel Majumdar from Sheffield Hallam University along with Gail Gibbons (Sheffield Futures) and Annalisa Toccara (Our Mel). Sitting down to a suffragette-inspired tea party, they will explore the concept of the demands the women of this generation should be protesting for and how they can be achieved. The discussion will be open to the audience who will be encouraged to express opinions, suggestions and criticism whilst enjoying a slice of cake. For anyone struggling to get a babysitter, there will be free suffragette-themed workshops to keep the children entertained throughout the discussion. Evening event: 7pm-12am To kick-start the evening there will be a second screening of Vote 100: Born A Rebel along with a variety of short films created by inspiring women. The University of Leeds’ Professor Kate Dossett, will be hosting a talk about her project, Archiving Women in Film and TV, which focuses on the challenges presented to women in film and TV history. All-female choir, Neighbourhood Voices, local poet, Tchiyiwe Chihana, drag artist Venus Dimilo and pop/rock group All Girls Arson Club, will all be performing live. The Girl Gang collective will finish off the evening with a DJ set. Vote 100: Born a Rebel is supported by the Women’s Vote Centenary Grant Scheme, for more information on the project head to cinemaforall.org.uk WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 61
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No Bounds Festival 2018
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With two editions now under its belt, this year’s No Bounds Festival provided a fitting exhibition of the Sheffield scene which also sat on the cutting edge of contemporary electronic music.
Building on the success of its inaugural event, this year’s event saw a wide array of musicians and artists descend upon the Steel City to show what they were about, and it did not disappoint those that attended from all over the UK and beyond. Curated by Hope Works founder Liam O’Shea (also known for his productions and DJ sets as Lo Shea), No Bounds aims to showcase local artistic talents as well as the biggest names in the underground electronic music scene. From the very start it was clear that Sheffield was at its core. An opening talk with Mark Fell, the first of many informative conversations, workshops and educational sessions, showed that there would be a narrative running through the weekend which championed the city’s rich electronic music history and its current exports. Fell, the Rotherham-based producer who curated Saturday’s experimental
in the best way possible, which in turn gave rise to a feeling of real authenticity. After another superb year, No Bounds look like it’s here to stay and can only get better. Below are some key performance highlights from each night of the festival.
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daytime program at Trafalgar Warehouse, recounted his time growing up in the South Yorkshire party scene and gave attendees a taste of what to expect from the weekend’s parties. It’s safe to say that Hope Works, the base camp of the festival’s night program, was a true Steel City rave all weekend – from the Off Me Nut crew pummelling the crowds with their unique brand of bassline to Lo Shea’s closing set at Foodhall on the Sunday. It is clear that the well curated display of talent on offer is gaining the festival wider recognition as it progresses. Saturday’s FACT Magazine Stage presented all sorts of experimental live treats such as Rian Treanor and Nakul Krishmanurthy’s radical computer music meets Indian classical project. The presence of marquee headliners was felt less this year round, but instead gave rise to up-and-coming talents such as Blasha and Allat, Machine Woman and Object Blue (who gets a shoutout for wearing a bath robe for her whole set!). Women/Nonbinary DJ workshops, immersive sound experiences in swimming pools, talks on mental health in the music industry and more showed the wealth of experiences on offer. The vibe during the night events was one I had not felt in this city before. The crowd was different
FRIDAY: Algorave Their takeover of the ‘High Density Energy Chamber’ lead to some mind-bending performances of techno, dubstep and drum & bass all via the medium of live-coding. Algobabez and Class Compliant Audio Interfaces stood out in particular. Batu Following Winston Hazel’s chuggy dancehall set, Batu progressed seamlessly through his hour and a half delivering a range of driving sonic delights. SATURDAY: Giant Swan (Live) The Bristol duo hard-hitting improvised live set blew the roof off the Hope Works main room. Jensen Interceptor Over in Europe under his Jensen Interceptor alias for the first time, he flew the flag for CPU and delivered a flawless set of crunching electro numbers – ending on a memorable 150bpm ghetto crescendo with the FTF System. SUNDAY: Kerrie (Live) Eastern Bloc’s Kerrie generated an incredible vibe in the confines of Foodhall on Sunday which left everyone reeling. Moments of dark, heavy techno progressed effortlessly into softer euphoric breakdowns characterised by the sound of the 303.
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Birthday Bash! Award-winning Sheffield institution The Tuesday Club has recently hit the big 2-0, rounding off two decades of bringing the finest in underground electronic music to the Steel City. Regarded widely as one of the best club nights in the UK, here are five reasons we proper love a bit of TTC here at Exposed. 1. IT PUT UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD ON THE MAP Before TTC, UoS was little more than just another red brick uni with pretty average nightlife at its union. Fast forward 20 years – and not forgetting the massive £20 million refurb to its spiritual home now known as Foundry and Fusion – and Tuesday Club is the feather in Sheffield’s nightlife cap, the biggest underground club night in the country no less. 2. IT’S ON A TUESDAY! It’s pretty nice being able to see Daphni, Four Tet, Mall Grab and Floating Points on a Tuesday night. It makes for a very special atmosphere, a bit of a middle finger up to the weekend, and it just feels NAUGHTY. The audacity of it! How
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any of the students are still managing to get their grades is beyond us.
3. THE LINE-UPS ARE ACTUALLY RIDICULOUS Some of the biggest names in music have played TTC. And that is no overstatement. Disclosure, Rudimental, Chase & Status, Bonobo, Ben UFO, Kaytranada, Clean Bandit and many, many, many, more… And what’s more, many of these were booked just before they went global and were still underground. Which makes it way cooler, obviously. 4. THE GOLD SEASON TICKET CARDS MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE A MILLIONAIRE Which other clubs in the world have gold members cards? Casinos
in Vegas, super-clubs in Miami and MI5. Which puts TTC in some pretty esteemed company. And they only cost about £100, which is a bargain considering a full year of TTC tickets is worth more than £300.
5. THE PRODUCTION IS THE BEST IN THE CITY Oooh, those subs. It’s enough to make your mouth water, just thinking about the time Four Tet dropped his remix of Eric Prydz’ “Opus”. That low ceiling, the next level lighting and lasers – it’s all second to none. And it offers an amazing platform for students to gain extra qualifications in the sound and tech industry, with many coming straight out of uni and going into paid work, which cannot be said about many unis in the country. So much for that Geography degree…
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Mumford & Sons Sat 24 November
World’s No.1 Indoor Motorcycle Trial Martin Lampkin Trial Sat 5 January 2019
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour Wed 30 & Thur 31 January 2019
The X Factor Live Tour Sun 24 February 2019
Take That
The Human League + Midge Ure’s Band Electronica Fri 7 December
Britain’s Strongest Man Sat 19 January 2019
Professor Brian Cox Live!
Def Leppard + Cheap Trick
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The 1975 Fri 25 January 2019
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Thurs 28 March 2019
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Yorkshire Cosplay Convention
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FRIDAY 2ND PPG: Palms Trax, Margaret Dygas, Peach b2b CCL, Alex T // Hope Works // £18 Pretty Pretty Good bring the UK’s brightest new star to Hope Works in the shape of Palms Trax, whose taste for catchy Italo, disco and house has earned him stripes of credibility in the more underground circles of dance music. He’s joined by another two DJs making waves at the moment, Margaret Dygas and Peach, bringing variety to the party with their heavier leanings of house and techno.
SATURDAY 10TH La Rumba: Afriqoui // The Harley // £6 World music promoters La Rumba return to the Harley following their huge Yellow Arch shindig, bringing with them afro-electronic five-piece Afriquoi for a DJ and live percussion set. With their eclectic sets of funky sounds from around the globe, the group has built a reputation for being one of the most uplifting acts out there, having thrown huge parties for Glastonbury, Dimensions and many other festivals over their 30 years.
SATURDAY 3RD Peachy x Quench: Murder He Wrote // The Harley // £5 Our September Mixposed star Tino teams up her club night Peachy with newcomers Quench for a spooky end to the Halloween festivities with Murder He Wrote, a Rinse FM regular whose heavy beats and bootlegs are boosting his new label Rhythm Athletics. They’re joined by Skream’s favourite new dubstep producer aaee and Tino b2b DNDY.
FRIDAY 23RD Detroit Swindle, Alexander Nut, Gideon // Hope Works // £15 Dutch duo Detroit Swindle return to Hope Works, this time with Eglo Records founder Alexander Nut and house selector Gideon in tow. Expect deep, soulful sounds from all three, as well as a set from Highlife producer Cain with La Rumba in Room 2.
FRIDAY 9TH Front & Back: Objekt // The Night Kitchen // £15
Common Ground // Theatre Deli // £5 SATURDAY 24TH Displace: Exit Records (DBridge, Skeptical) // Hope Works // £14
Displace invite two of Exit Records’ finest for a label takeover, with bossman DBridge and his righthand man Skeptical amongst the usual suspects. Room 2 also sees DBridge give a special performance of his new album A Love Can’t Explain plus a set from leftfield experimental DJ Minor Science, a name usually reserved for techno events, due to his early material as a house producer.
FRIDAY 30TH Muzik: Skream - Open to Close // Code Warehouse // £22 (£16 student) Dubstep pioneer turned house and techno superstar Skream returns to Muzik for another of his Open to Close tours, which are becoming the norm these days for Oliver Jones. Given his range of styles it’s no surprise he enjoys playing all night long, and this makes for an entertaining night of unexpected twists and turns. Last time he played Joyner Lucas’ “I’m Not Racist”. Nuff said. Le Freak: Gospel House Choir, Greg Wilson, O’Flynn, Dan J, Leroy // Foundry & Fusion // £13.45 Le Freak return for a massive tworoom party featuring the first DJ to ever appear on television: disco pioneer Greg Wilson, alongside a very special act who bring a full ten-piece choir and DJ to perform your favourite vocal house anthems! They’re joined by young talent O’Flynn, whose disco edits have been making a splash across the circuit with Gilles Peterson and Four Tet amongst his supporters. Support in room two comes from Nice Like Rice resident Leroy. For our full nightlife listings head to exposedmagazine.co.uk
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Jools Holland Monday 26th November | 7.30pm
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Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast Thursday 8th November | 8pm
Jason Byrne: You Can Come In, But Don’t Start Anything Friday 9th November | 7pm
The Hallé Perform Majestic Beethoven & Wagner Saturday 10th November | 7.30pm
Jason Manford: Muddle Class Sunday 11th November | 12pm
Sheffield’s Great War Saturday 24th November | 9pm
Big Girls Don’t Cry: Celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Wednesday 28th November | 8pm
Sally Barker with Dan Britton & Chris Conway Thursday 29th November | 7.30pm
Fastlove – A Tribute to George Michael Friday 30th November | 7pm
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Czech flair in the incredible New World Symphony Every Friday & Saturday Doors 7pm | Show 8.15pm
Last Laugh Comedy Club
Sheffield’s Big Soul Night
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Ahead of their arrival at The Leadmill this month, Emily Leonard catches up Chris Illingworth of avant-garde Manchester jazz trio Go-Go Penguin.
You’re currently country-hopping on a worldwide tour. How’s the experience treating you? Yeah, we started a few days ago with a short run in Tokyo, came home, and now we’re in Germany at the moment. We’ve got another ten gigs here then we’re off to Spain, Switzerland and Holland before returning to the UK. As you can imagine, we’re pretty tired and a bit jet-lagged at the moment but we’re really enjoying it, and the trip to Tokyo was just fantastic. From Tokyo to Sheffield, and The Leadmill in particular… Absolutely. Nick and I are both originally from Yorkshire and it’s always nice to play gigs a little closer to home. I remember going to the Leadmill to see Lamb when I was about 18-years-old and thinking how cool it’d be to play that venue. It should be loads of fun there. Your latest album, A Humdrum Star, has been your best-received record to date, building nicely on the momentum set by Man Made Object and the Mercury-Prize nominated V2.0. How did you approach this one differently? We started in a similar way to how we did with the other albums, in that we didn’t build too much of a structure around it. We didn’t have any overall concepts; we just wanted to make the music we were feeling like making right in that moment of time. We started from scratch with a load of different ideas, but we soon realised that a big influence on it was the fact that we’ve done so much touring over the last couple of years. It’s been a very busy couple of years, and all the experiences from that are the main things we’ve gone through as individuals and a band. It was all those kind of experiences that we’ve collected from touring which we ended up putting into the music
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really. I think this album felt like we were able to properly express what we wanted to say and everyone had space to contribute and bring their own ideas to the table. This is finally the right combination of people; everything just clicked and as we were playing we all kept looking at each other and were just grinning throughout. I think it’s something that will always stick with me right ‘til the end. How far did the success of V2.0 go in terms of setting you up for larger opportunities and the ability to experiment further? It definitely gave us that opportunity. Around that time we had support from people like Gilles Peterson and Jamie Cullen and others on some pretty big radio shows on different stations so we were getting to different audiences. In the same way that the Mercury Prize attracts so many people from different backgrounds and genres, it was the same with these DJs that were supporting us. I think a lot of people who wouldn’t have otherwise heard of us got to hear about us in a very short space of time. We definitely saw a big change, a shift in the numbers of people who were following us online and the number of people who came to gigs, and in turn that boosted record sales a bit. We were always steadily building a bit of a fanbase but that period really shifted it up a gear. I think that’s why we’ve ended up being so busy over the past couple of years! You’ve always been a band which enjoy tesing boundaries, none more so than with your portrayal of Godfrey Reggio’s cult documentary Koyaanisqatsi. How was that experience and would putting your own spin on any other film be something you’d consider doing again in the future? Oh yeah, definitely. We absolutely loved it because, similar to what we were saying with the last album, we started from a clean slate. We’ll have ideas and things going on in our minds, but we don’t have anything rigid that we must work to. It was the other way round with the film. It was great because it’s a different way for us to work. We start from that prospect of here’s a film that’s already got a lot of ideas and a lot of emotional content and underlying themes, so we had to start from that and do something around it. Then performing it live is different again. We worked with certain sections done to a click track so we could keep things synced to the film, and we wanted to make sure that we kept that improvised edge to it. We haven’t had any more film work come through yet but we’re always up for that idea. I think if the time comes down the line we’d definitely look at doing some more projects like that. Speaking of projects, is there anything else on the Go-Go calendar as it stands? We’ve got a completely full calendar for ages but we are looking at other projects. Most importantly, we really want to make sure that we’re putting in all the effort that we can into making another good album next year. We’re going to get back in the studio in January and start trying out new things, and I don’t know when it will be out but that’s the main thing we’ve got our focus on. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 71
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The Madchester legend takes a trip down memory lane… THE FIRST RECORD I EVER BOUGHT I didn’t actually buy my first record – I stole it! There was a massive supermarket near where we lived which had a record shop in it. You used to go in and sweep whatever you could. I remember getting David Bowie’s Pin Ups and a Rod Stewart record. It must’ve been 1973. THE FIRST GIG I EVER WENT TO It would either have been the Ramones at the Free Trade Hall or the Buzzcocks at the King’s Hall in the old Belle Vue fairground. I had probably been to other gigs before, but it was those two that felt important at the time. ONE SONG I WISH I WROTE That’s definitely ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’ by the Stones. I just think that’s the perfect pop tune – it’s precisely the right length and it just sounds fucking great. ONE SONG I WISH WAS NEVER MADE That Bennie Hill track, ‘Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)’. Fucking hell, that song did me nut in. I FIRST FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC WHEN Music was always on in the house, so right from the start really. I remember my mum driving me to school and us listening to Tony Blackburn’s breakfast show. What a show to hear as a young kid, getting to hear all that new music coming out in the late-60s. A SONG I CAN’T GET OUT OF MY HEAD AT THE MINUTE I’m listening to loads of instrumentals at the minute. I’m working my way through loads of early Quincy Jones jazz stuff. I love that theme tune he did for Ironside. A RECORD WHICH REMINDS ME OF A SPECIFIC TIME AND PLACE Putting on ‘Rocket Man’ by Elton John and messing about with all my cousins in their kitchen. The best memories. MUSIC ALLOWS ME TO Trip off and visualise. I still get a such kick out of it. blackgrapeofficial.com
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JORDAN ROOKER
Jordan, you’ve had quite the year. How’s it been? What’s your highlight? It’s been great! I’ve had loads from this past year since my first sold out show at Café Totem. A standout moment was when we played the Rail Ale festival in Chesterfield back in May. There was about 2000 people there which is the biggest crowd we’d ever played to. The response we got was top and I remember making a lot of new fans from that show. And drinking a lot of ale! Naturally! You get involved with video production and artwork as well as song writing. Do you relish the creative aspect or is it just all the about the tunes? Yes! I’ve always liked how the soundtracks in films evoke certain emotions in people, so I thought why can’t it work the other way around? I enjoy working with other like-minded videographers, graphic designers and photographers so I can help convey the emotion or story I’m putting across. Who influences you? There are a few different genres in your music… Oh, too many to name! At the moment I’m really love Anna Calvi’s new album, and there’s a band called Bob Moses whose new album I’ve been listening to religiously in my car. But some biggies for me have got to be ELO, Beatles, The Horrors, Abba, Kasabian, Elvis, Slow Club, Bowie and Roxy Music to name but a few. What can we expect from your upcoming live shows? I’ve been rehearsing with my band for months and I think we’ve definitely knocked it up a level for this tour. We’re going to be playing songs people will know, as well as some new ones. The opening track we’re playing is a new one and it sounds huge. I’ve also got something special planned for the hometown show at Yellow Arch in November. I can assure everyone who has bought a ticket will not be disappointed, and anyone who hasn’t got one yet should get one now! You ‘eard him. Jordan Rooker plays Yellow Arch in Sheffield on 25 November. Tickets available from yellowarch.com
JOHNNY MARR O2 Academy // November 13 // £29.75 The legendary Smiths guitarist and acclaimed solo artist is back with his third full-length album. Call The Comet rejects the bleak political landscape of the present and imagines a new society, marking Marr’s most assured solo effort yet. academymusicgroup.com AIR DRAWN DAGGER Corporation // November 17 // £6 The local alt-rock group finish a UK tour with a hometown headline show. Expect a high-energy set an eclectic mix of electronic, grunge and angst-pop sounds. corporation.org.uk SHAME The Leadmill // November 18 // £13 This South London post-punk outfit are one of the UK’s most exciting young guitar bands. Shame rail against the government, reflect on their personal insecurities, and explicitly reject lad culture. They say something different—and they say it very loudly. leadmill.co.uk TRAMPOLENE Record Junkee // November 23 // £9.15 Swansea rock band Trampolene have gone from strength to strength over the last two years. Their music transcends genres, featuring spoken word poetry and tinges of noughties rock and roll. After supporting Liam Gallagher and releasing an acclaimed debut album late last year, the trio stop off at Record Junkee as part of the This Feeling Alive tour. recordjunkee.co.uk JOE ARMON-JONES Bungalows & Bears // November 28 // Free A leading figure in modern jazz, Joe Armon-Jones brings his debut album Starting Today to Sheffield. Expect a heady mix of jazz and hiphop beats from the talented former Ezra Collective performer. bungalowsandbears.com
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Much like the two well-bearded siblings who co-own it, Fat Elephant Studio in the old Albyn Works building has plenty of endearing character and naturally attracts your attention. Distinctive Martin Bedford poster designs line the walls alongside portraits of Dylan, The Black Keys, Led Zeppelin and various members of hip-hop royalty. A significant chunk of the floor space is taken up by a plethora of instruments and musical devices, ranging from ukuleles to old synths to a handsome-looking vintage reelto-reel tape recorder. There’s whiskey, quite a lot of whiskey, and a Beastie Boys album is playing on a vintage record player. Stood in the corner fussing over coffees are Tom and Phil Goodwin of Cellar Door Moon Crow, the eclectic rock duo who’ve invited Exposed into their lair for an update on their new album, You Got This, which after a solid year or so of work is now ready to release to the masses. Here’s a quick taste of what we can expect… So, last time we did a feature with Cellar Door, I seem to recall you guys were just about to head into the studio with this record. PG: Yeah, I think that was around Tramlines last year. At that point, all we’d really done was focus on individual singles and gigging regularly. I think by the time we got to summertime last year, we were about three of four singles in and didn’t want to get to a point where we had an album’s worth of singles out there. We wanted to get a nice body of work together for an album. So, we took the decision to head back into the studio, write a few more tracks to create an album, and channel a few more releases around a small tour – trying to bang a London or Bristol show in, as opposed to just playing in Yorkshire. What’s an average day in Fat Elephant Studio look like for you two? PG: To be honest, we don’t really have a standard routine; there’s not a specific formula. Although, because we’ve done that much work together over the years, we know each other inside out and bounce off each other. Tom might come in with a piano riff or chord progression, and then we’ll work out a decent tempo and make a beat for it. These days we start with lyrics first, which is something we never used to do, write about a particular issue or theme and build around that. You mentioned there’s been a distinct shift in styles with your new material, utilising some hip-hop beats and old synthesizers. Is that a drum machine I see behind you? PG: Yeah, that’s an old analogue 8-bit drum machine and it does give you that old-school 80s hip-hop sound, which we’ve really enjoyed messing around with. What influenced that? TG: Tim, who does sound for us, hooked us up the drum machine. He’d been watching where we’d been going with the sound and suggested it. PG: I think it’s part of going back to the twopiece. When we first started going out on the road together, it was literally just drums and guitar, but as we started getting more gigs and experimenting further I ended up making
a custom rig so I could play bass and guitar together. Tom’s got such a good skillset on piano, going back to his musical foundations really, so we brought that back out for a few songs and Tom would also be playing a bit of kick-drum while doing the keys. The more we added, the fuller the sound became. Having our own studio meant we could remix songs and add bits in, so if you take our single ‘Shanghai’ for example, that’s got organ, piano, bass, drums, four-part harmonies, etc. We create it first then work out how to do it live afterwards. You mentioned how you now select themes beforehand and write songs to fit around them. What themes run through the upcoming album? PG: It’s a 14-track album, so there’s a fair mixture on there. Some of them, like ‘Shanghai’, are based specifically on a personal experience – a business trip to China, seeing this mad city, going out to slap-up meals but rushing back to the hotel so you can FaceTime your kid back home. I guess it’s a bit about being true to yourself and putting family first. Family first is obviously something important to you both, having constantly been in bands together since you were young. Surely you must clash sometimes, even just from a creative perspective? TG: Nah, it’s pretty hard to be honest. We even pick the same fucking sandwiches at Tesco. We’ll have the same pint in a pub. It was just drilled into us from an early age, my dad always telling us, “Blood’s thicker than water, so you look after each other”. Between you both, what boxes does a CDMC song have to tick to make it to the recording stage? TG: It’s definitely got to have a hook, we are all about the hook. All killers, no fillers. PG: If you’re not prepared to put something out as a single, don’t record it. If it doesn’t stick in our head then we won’t bother taking it to the next stage. The album’s called You Got This. I guess that’s a fairly self-explanatory statement. PG: Yeah, it’s literally just that – taking a deep breath before you go out there and do something, finding your confidence. A bit of a mantra whether you’re in doubt, an awkward situation, or whatever it is you’re about to do. In your case that’s releasing a debut album, which we’ll be able to hear this month, and celebrated with a big bash at The Leadmill. PG: Yep, so it’s a bit of a staggered one. The official album launch party is at the Leadmill on 16 November and by the time this interview is out it’ll be available on our store at cellardoormooncrow.co.uk. So we’ll get it out there and follow it up with a massive party.
CDMC ON THREE TRACKS FROM YOU GOT THIS Tightrope: “It’s a real stomper about getting from A to B and never taking the easy route – a bit like this band!” Shanghai: “As mentioned in the interview, this one’s about staying true to yourself, remembering your roots and realising there’s nothing wrong with that.” Forgiveness: “This is a bit of a darker one about becoming conscious about an issue and battling that addiction. There’s a certain level of ambiguity so people can relate to it how they want. We always want our music to be relatable on some level.
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BONOBO BLACK SANDS Words: Maddy Blatherwick-Plumb
My heart always sinks when someone asks that classic icebreaker question “So, what’s your favourite kind of music?” or “Who’s your favourite artist?”. There is just too much music in the world, and too many artists to choose between, for me to ever possibly decide on one single answer. I normally try to skirt around the question by saying something like “Well, it really depends what mood I’m in…” and then reeling off a long list of artists and genres I’m into, which generally seems to suffice as an answer for most people and the conversation continues. However, when pressed to choose a single answer I find that my mind goes blanks and I am left floundering in a blind panic about what to choose. Musical taste can speak volumes about your personality, meaning it is a hugely important and near impossible decision to make. Therefore, when asked to write about the album that changed my life I was immediately filled with similar feelings of dismay. But, after approximately 10 minutes of wracking my brains and staring hopelessly into space, it came to me: Black Sands by Bonobo. This album is undoubtedly my goto album on my iPod. I first heard it at age 17 in the backseat of a friend’s car as the four of us hurtled around the back lanes of the Peak District, thrilled that one of us had managed to pass our driving test and feeling optimistic about this new-found freedom. We parked up in a lay-by with a view and watched the sunset slowly melt into darkness, Bonobo’s poignant melodies weaving their way across the moorlands. I discovered Black Sands at a time in my life when important decisions were looming: what to study at university. It is fair to say that that music was a strong contender for my degree choice: my early years had been accompanied with a lot of blues, folk, rock and world music, and I had been begrudgingly but dutifully learning the clarinet and the piano (slightly less begrudgingly) from a young age. However I was feeling somewhat lost or ‘displaced’ within music. I was classically trained, but in the true spirit of rebellious teenagerness, I had little to no interest in pursuing classical music any further. I was also getting increasingly drawn into the electronic music scene, intrigued by this different, darker scene that was yet to be discovered. I felt that there was a huge void between the music that interested me
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(electronic music), and what is often described as ‘real’ or ‘proper’ music by older generations (traditional instrumental/ vocal music). Black Sands bridged this gap for me, opening my eyes to the flexible nature of music. The album encompasses an eclectic selection of sounds that span across multiple genre boundaries including dance, electronic, jazz, folk and world music. The opening track, ‘Prelude’, sets a mysterious, mellow yet anticipative tone with oriental-sounding strings in thirds, underpinned by simple octaves and broken chords in the piano. It segues seamlessly into the second track ‘Kiara’ which develops the same instrumental motifs and then rapidly transforms into an electronic track as a bass drum muscles its way in to occupy the low-end space. Nine out of the twelve tracks are entirely instrumental and feature live instrumentation, much of which is played by Simon Green (Bonobo) himself. Drawing on his previous more sample-based work, Green arranges the instrumentation to create multi-layered atmospheres, masterfully blending the calming timbres of the clarinet, bass clarinet and classical guitar and contrasting them against blipping, electronic keyboard patterns. The soulful, lilting vocals of Andreya Triana add another layer of intrigue to three tracks: ‘Eyesdown’, ‘The Keeper’ and ‘Stay The Same’. The album is a slow burner which generally maintains a darkish, pensive, downbeat vibe, building and gathering energy both within each individual track and throughout the album, like a storm that’s gradually brewing. Deep, rolling, heavy sub-bass alternates with chopped up beats and brighter, more erratic and percussive sounds – an unstoppable natural force, alluded to in the moody image of Derwent Water on the album cover. Witnessing Green pull this expansive electro-orchestral masterpiece together live on stage was an even more impressive feat. This stunning blend of classical and jazz instrumentation with electronic beats and loops was unlike anything I had ever heard before. Black Sands prompted my ‘lightbulb’ moment and made me feel like I finally knew what I wanted to do with my life. No matter how many times I listen to the album, it never fails to fill me with a sense of momentum and to confirm that music was the right choice for me.
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THE ALBUM IS A SLOW-BURNER WHICH GENERALLY MAINTAINS A DARKISH, PENSIVE, DOWNBEAT VIBE, BUILDING AND GATHERING ENERGY BOTH WITHIN EACH INDIVIDUAL TRACK AND THROUGHOUT THE ALBUM, LIKE A STORM THAT’S GRADUALLY BREWING. DEEP, ROLLING, HEAVY SUB-BASS ALTERNATES WITH CHOPPED-UP BEATS AND BRIGHTER, MORE ERRATIC AND PERCUSSIVE SOUNDS – AN UNSTOPPABLE NATURAL FORCE.
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Winter Rocks Festival returns for its third year next month, bringing an exciting mix of international artists and local talent to Corp on Saturday 1 December. Headlining the festival are ragga-metal champs Skindred, who are back with an explosive new album, Big Tings. James Haworth chatted to the band’s drummer Arya Goggin ahead of the gig. .. Thanks for taking the time to talk to me before the start of Skindred’s massive UK tour. No worries, thanks for having me. We’re just making the final preparations before things kick off in Coventry next week. Do you set aside much time for rehearsals before heading out on the road these days? We’ll usually go into rehearsals straight after we’ve finished recording. We get an idea of the songs that we’d like to play for the next tour pretty soon. You’ve got your soundcheck to try out new things, but we’re pretty well-versed in what we’re doing now. In those sessions straight after you recorded – could you tell which songs were going to go down well live? Ones like ‘That’s My Jam’, perhaps. I think we could, yeah. As things progressed with Big Tings, some songs naturally came to the fore as ‘live’ songs. As much as we love to play it, I don’t think it’s a good idea to bombard fans with brand new stuff, straight out the box. Especially with this marking Skindred’s seventh record. You’ve got to strike the balance between including the setlist mainstays and sharing the new tracks – which have had a great reception so far. Yeah, we’ve done really well. We’ve been playing three or four off the record, which is always good. I always try and judge it on when I go to watch other bands. If a group play a few off the new album and I like the sound of it, I’ll be interested to delve deeper. But if they push six or seven new songs into their set, it’s more like: “OK, you’ve lost me now”.
Have any new bands caught your ear recently? I think Astroid Boys’ stuff is really cool. I’m excited to have them supporting us for a few dates on this tour. Do you as a band like to get involved in choosing your support acts? That’s actually a big idea on this tour. Because we’re visiting thirty-two different places and playing some smaller venues, we wanted to give local bands a chance. It’s so important to support local music and venues. Your Sheffield gig is a great example of that. You’ll be headlining the Winter Rocks Festival at Corporation, sharing the stage with some really exciting local acts. I think it’s cool. It’s also great for people to come along and feel part of a wider community of music fans. Any fond memories of Sheffield? Oh, I love Sheffield, mate. It’s a great town, and I really feel like we cut our teeth there. We’ve played loads of gigs there over the years, working our way through the venues. The northern love has always been there for Skindred. If you had the chance to curate your own dream festival, who would you have performing? This is what I would do: it would be a Skindred-themed festival, but Queen would headline. Haha of course, you can’t really put Queen in the support slot can you? No, not at all. I’d also make sure that we’re on early in the afternoon and don’t clash with anyone – hopefully we’ll have Led Zeppelin, the Police (in their early-80s era)…oh, and The Clash. This is starting to shape up!
ALSO CONFIRMED FOR WINTER ROCKS: MAIN STAGE Stone Broken Wayward Sons Hell’s Addiction Doomsday Outlaw Lowdrive Liberty Lies Red Spektor Stevie R. Pearce And The Hooligans SECOND STAGE The Amorettes Gorilla Riot The Black Hands Steal The City The Idol Dead Deltanaut Light Burns Black Explore the full lineup and buy tickets at www. corporation.org.uk
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YOUR MONTHLY SOCIAL True to form, a multi-genred selection of up-andcoming acts will be descending on Abbeydale Road’s Picture House Social this month. If you’re looking to scratch that live music itch, here are some of our top shouts…
YAZMIN LACEY + SPECIAL GUESTS November 24 // £9 Yazmin Lacey has been lovingly fusing hip-hop, jazz and electronica since 2013. Her retro-future style, buoyed by sweet vocals and classy beats, has attracted rave reviews and star followers like Gilles Peterson and Lauren Laverne.
PRETTY VICIOUS + SUPPORTS (TBC) November 6 // £9 Young, self-assured, loud and unruly, Pretty Vicious’ musical career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. After signing with Big Machine Records this year, the boys are back from the brink with a new lease of life, eager to showcase the raw, youthful energy of their forthcoming debut album LP1. HERE LIES MAN + SPECIAL GUESTS November 11 // £11 Here Lies Man burst onto the scene in 2017 when they posed the interesting question “What if Black Sabbath played Afrobeat?”. Their answer: a self-titled debut album which combines Deep Purple-esque heavy riff-based rock music with Afrobeat rhythmic patterns and percussion. This album was closely followed by their second album You Will Know Nothing; a gritty, psychedelic, sonic exploration that will leave you feeling hazy for days.
PAUL SMITH (MAXÏMO PARK) November 23 // £16.50 Best known as the frontman for British indierock group Maxïmo Park, Paul Smith has also enjoyed a successful solo career alongside the band, with a more equal focus across his two main interests: art and music. Since the release of his debut solo album Margins in 2010, he has collaborated on various musical and nonmusical projects, gradually moving away from personal lyrics towards more the socially or politically-focussed themes in his most recent album Diagrams (out now). It’s refined, it’s punchy and it’s very danceable.
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CHEST PAINS + TREEBOY & ARC (COHEADLINE) November 27 // £6 Two of Leeds’ freshest indie-punk bands have teamed up for a co-headline tour around the UK. Chest Pains are a four-piece formed in 2016, whose first two singles ‘Petrified’ and ‘Shame’ have kicked things off with a loud, powerful punch. Treeboy & Arc were formed in 2015 by a group of students from Leeds College of Music. They peddle a fuzzy brand post-punk, embodying the true DIY spirit recording using the free studio time they get at college. Together, the lads from Leeds create a convincingly dismal representation of life up north. WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK | 85
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Shakespeares forthcoming events Friday 02/11 The Wired – gig – The band head out on a mini tour this February, with the Manchester date nearly sold out and the others not far behind. Having recently supported The Pigeon Detectives and nineties legends Cast. Doors at 7:30pm, Entry TBC
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Tue 6th Green City Blues – A friendly, informal blues dancing night. No experience of dancing and no partner necessary – we run an all-levels class and everyone dances with everyone else. So if you like blues music and like to hug, then come and join us! Starts at 7:30pm. Friday 9th Rosie Hood – Folk gig – Supported by Lucy Huzzard and Nicola Beazley, Rosie Hood is a young folk singer from Wiltshire, known for her strong, pure voice and engaging solo performance. A BBC Performing Arts Fellow in 2015 and a 2016 Horizon Award nominee at the Radio 2 Folk Awards, Rosie has become more than purely a traditional singer. Doors at 7:30pm, £10 OTD Thursday 15th Tales of Whatever – Spoken word show – Tales of Whatever puts first-time speakers in amongst more seasoned performers, all sharing true stories from our own lives. Tales told at our live shows will be; based on first-hand experience, shared on mic without notes and around 10 minutes long. Doors at 7:00pm
Friday 16th Black Mamba Fever – gig – There’s a whiff of the Cramps, Television, Gang of four and their postpunk ilk about Sheffield indie rockers Black Mamba Fever, but they manage to create a sound all of their own, wiry muscular guitars and the dark baritone of Louis Ashman draped all over melodies that stick in your mind. Doors at 7:30pm, Entry TBC Saturday 24th High Hazels – Album Launch – Join us at shakespeare’s Saturday 24th November to hear songs previously unheard, played live for the very first time. We’ll be joined by Heavy Lids. Starts at 8:00pm Thursday 29th – Saturday 1st December Shakespeare’s autumn Beer Festival – 30 rare and some of our favourite cask beers including some one off specials from across the UK from our favourite breweries of the year. Featuring an upstairs extra cask bar in the games room and full bar downstairs it’ll be a big weekend of big beers. Sunday 2nd Toxic Shock – Thrash Metal gig - Belgian crossover thrash metal hardcore band. Influenced by the eighties Venice bands, Slayer, old Metallica and NYHC. Supported by Aggressive Perfector and another TBC. Doors at 7:30pm, Entry TBC.
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It has been almost 30 years since the Hartnoll brothers created electronic sensation Orbital.
Since then, the duo have delivered nine studio albums and live shows considered to be among the best in the genre’s history. Phil, the eldest, recalls fondly the music and places that would inspire his lifelong work, including Sheffield’s Cabaret Voltaire and the city itself. “I love Sheffield, it’s got a special place in my heart,” he says. “I don’t know what it is about it, maybe the old ‘steel city’ stuff and all the creativity from that. We were heavily influenced by it.” Orbital’s three decades have been punctuated by long breaks, often pervaded by a sense of finality. Every time, the band has returned. Most recently, from 2012 to 2017, there was a five-year period in which the brothers didn’t speak. It’s something that both are very candid about. Hartnoll explains the sadness the rift caused him at length, ultimately putting it down to stark differences in personalities. “We’re chalk and cheese. I leap before I look, and he looks before he leaps. One’s never better than the other! That’s why it works so well.” Now that the rift has been healed, Hartnoll seems reinvigorated. “It’s fucking brilliant. I’ve got my brother back. The way we play together is very important to me.” Creating music has become exciting for him again, too. “It feels like when we first started out: no pressure. You can get carried away more, get sucked into the sound.” Orbital’s ninth studio album, Monsters Exist, enjoyed a largely solid critical reception, though Hartnoll couldn’t be less interested in what the reviews say. “I tend to shy away from them. I do interviews, but I’m dyslexic so I don’t bother reading much anyway!” For him, the album represents something more than the music. “I didn’t realise it was ever going to happen. Joining up with my brother again after four or five years of not talking. It’s got mixed reviews and it’s a bit of an odd one to put out there, but I’m pleased with it.”
WE’RE CHALK AND CHEESE. I LEAP BEFORE I LOOK, AND HE LOOKS BEFORE HE LEAPS. ONE’S NEVER BETTER THAN THE OTHER! THAT’S WHY IT WORKS SO WELL.
The album is brimming with electronic punch and upbeat melodies, delivering enough quality to earn a strong 8/10 in our September 2018 issue review by yours truly. Compared with the band’s most classic tracks, however, it is clear that the creators’ musical tastes have changed. After such a long period apart, has the sound naturally changed or was it by design? “I dunno,” Hartnoll muses. “You get influenced by other people, other DJs over time. Paul listens to a lot of pipe music - he’s a morris dancer. It’s him all over!” Concluding the album is ‘The End is Nigh’, a mellow throwback to past classics defined by a monologue from Professor Brian Cox. “That’s not one of my favourites, I must say. You can’t really party to it.” Following some live performances however, the track has found a new lease of life for him. “Every individual part is broken down, synthesised. You improvise and can fuck around with the frequencies and sound. This is why I love electronic music, because there’s not just one electronic noise. We’ve put it in the live set, and now… well, it’s a bit like Chinese torture to be honest!” He chuckles. “Now I’m thinking, ‘What can I do to this?’ I couldn’t do anything in the studio but I can change it live. I’ve got parameters that I can jam around in. When me and Paul are playing live together, we bounce off each other.” Creative and exciting live shows are something Orbital is known, even revered, for. Hartnoll speaks of these experiences passionately. “You’re feeding off the audience. You can break it down more, give them little bits or pull bits back. Ideally, I’d like to play the tracks live first before going into the studio and making an album. That way, you’re getting a vibe off the people.” He sees this reputation as key to the band’s staying power. “It’s been Orbital’s biggest strength. You can take an album home and that’s great. But live, people don’t know what the fuck you’re doing, they don’t care what the fuck you’re doing, they just know that’s a nice sound. They feel it, it’s more of an experience. If you go and see someone and they play the same thing live as what they put on the CD, what’s the point?” The future holds great promise for the brothers once again, with club dates in the likes of Berlin, Copenhagen and Stockholm seeing out the year. Last December saw an inaugural Christmas party in London, offering a direction and personal connection to lifelong fans. “People were saying: ‘It’s Orbital, they haven’t been out for ages!’ They can even get a babysitter - we finish at 11. We get to speak to our audience, and they’re fucking amazing.” Following a popular edit of the Doctor Who theme in 2003 and a 2010 stage cameo from ex-Doctor Matt Smith, fans’ children have a vested interested to come to these events, too. “They bring their kids and the kids say play Doctor Who!” He laughs. “But you can’t promise kids anything because they’ll expect it again and again!” It is clear the pair are loving being back on the road again, with more parties planned this winter along with a gig at Sheffield’s O2 Academy on 18 December. With a new drive to create together – Hartnoll even lets slip plans for a second post-reunion album – and any bad blood seemingly behind them, Orbital look set to innovate for years to come.
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THE LEADMILL COMEDY CLUB The Leadmill // 7 November // £5 This month’s comedy club line-up at the Leadmill sees Mock the Week’s Carl Donnely, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning Chris Washington, Manchester’s Mike Newall and a fast-rising star in British comedy Daisy Earl. All of that for £5. Belter. leadmill.co.uk LARRY DEAN The Lescar // 8 November // £11 Larry’s stand-up routine consists of Scottishness, sodomites and selfesteem. Comedy website Chortle describes Dean as a “national treasure”. thelescarhuntersbar.co.uk JASON BYRNE Sheffield City Hall // 8 November // £21.85 Known for his high energy and audience participation, Jason once told Exposed: “I think I do too much. From the first minute it’s madness.’’ Sound good? Great, grab yoursen a ticket then. sheffieldcityhall.sivtickets.com ALFIE MOORE The Library Theatre // 10 November // £13.20 Former detective sergeant Alfie Moore (great name, that) builds his show around first-hand experience of… murdering someone and hiding the body. A cheerful way to spend a Saturday night out, we think. sheffield.gov.uk/librarytheatre GEOFF NORCOTT: TRADITIONALISM The Leadmill // 15 November // £13.75 Star of the Mash Report Geoff Norcott nips to Sheffield armed with a Budget-sized briefcase of political, satirical and down-right hilarious gags. leadmill.co.uk 90 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
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Giggle Aid, The British Red Cross’ annual fundraiser, is returning to Sheffield in December for its tenth year. The British Red Cross is a charity that aims to help both people in the UK and abroad who’ve suffered from unexpected events, such as natural disasters and war, to cope with the trauma and rebuild their lives. As well as yearlong activities, the charity hosts an annual fundraiser, Giggle Aid, at Christmas to raise awareness for their cause. This year they are back with another stellar line-up featuring some of the best comedians from across the UK: Mitch Benn, Tony Law, Tez Ilyas, Glenn Moore and Tanyalee Davis. The evening is being hosted by Sully O’Sullivan, who has been dubbed as a “blast of hilarity” by Manchester Evening News. There will be food and drink available along with raffle prizes. Giggle Aid takes place at the Leadmill on 9 December. Tickets are priced at £12 and are available from redcross.org.uk/Giggle
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TOP PICKS FRI 2 NOV Proud Foundry, Sheffield Students Union facebook.com/proudsheffield SAT 10 NOV Drag Your Face - A celebration of Makeup for all! The Drawing Room GSA, Broad Lane facebook.com/facetheworldtogether
The dark nights are here, the freshers events are over and the festive party season has yet to kick in, so you may have been expecting a quiet month – but fear not! We have another packed month of queer events heading to Sheffield. First up, Proud have their spooktacular Halloween extravaganza on 2 November at the Foundry, with dressing up absolutely encouraged. Jack Aird will be taking your pop requests in room one and Leo bringing the disco and dance classics to room two! They will be dishing out Halloween accessories and all the usual giveaways and treats with a designated photo area, candyfloss, popcorn and rainbow drops. There will be more opportunities to dance the night away this month. LGBT Sheffield’s lesbian disco at Walkley Community Centre takes place on 24 November and the new Dinosaurs of Drag night will be on every Thursday at the Three Cranes, featuring karaoke disco hosted by Tia Anna and DJ Jaxter. If you have always fancied giving drag a go, or perhaps you’re a drag artist wanting to share your skills and inspire others, head to Drag Your Face at The Drawing Room on 10 November. This is a make-up skill swap and experiment session with a focus on body confidence, a place where you can truly be yourself! Bring your make up, bring your ideas, bring your mates! KINKY will be bringing their sissy queer angry punk back to The Audacious Art Experiment on 24 November for their last ever show (boo, hiss). You’ll be able to find the soft and salty pop of Cat Apostrophe, Brighton post-punk duo Instant Bin and Manchester’s queer trash baby Granola Suicide singing hauntingly beautiful antifolk.
At a fiver on the door (suggested donation, nobody turned away due to lack of funds) and BYOB, this will not only be your queerest night of the month, but probably your cheapest as well. If pop is more your cup of tea, check out LGBTQ Pride favourite Smashy bringing his catchy tunes, sparkly jackets and outrageous onstage antics to Plug on the same evening. At the age of 20-years-old he has already toured the UK pride circuit, had four hit singles on the LGBT Music Chart, helped raise awareness for Anti-Bullying Week and been crowned the winner of the 2017 LGBTQ Music Vote (Song of the Year) with his single ‘Birthday Suit’. He will be supported by Dolls Nest, a fresh on the scene, Yorkshire-based drag queen. The concert will also include a free meet and greet after the show. If that’s not enough live music for you, Fastlove - A tribute to George Michael is coming to Sheffield City Hall on Thursday, 29 November. The show is packed with crowd-pleasing anthems. From the Wham classics of the new pop revival to the chart-topping success of 80s album Faith. For those of you after something a bit more chilled, or somewhere to recover from your partying, the Rainbow Gamers return to the Treehouse Board Games Café on 18 November, welcoming all LGBTIQA+ board gamers for a laid back Sunday evening of social gaming. That’s your lot for this month, Sheffield. Enjoy!
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Halloween It’s loud, it’s stupid, it’s unnecessary, it’s a bit boring and, quite frankly, any of the other sequels are more deserving of your time. I wish I could leave it there but a little more is required. Since the first film set the groundwork for slasher films in 1978, it was quickly followed by a string of uneven sequels (one of which had nothing to do with Michael Myers) from 1981 up until 2009 with Rob Zombie’s offensively awful remake/ sequel. The first sequel, set on the same night as the original, is one of the most underrated horror followups of all time. It captured the same terror as the first film whilst ramping up the violence and gore for the
Friday the 13th generation. It was helped by having many of the same cast members, including the great Donald Pleasence who plays Myers’ determined doctor, Sam Loomis. This direct sequel to the original has Jamie Lee Curtis returning to the role of Laurie Strode, and disposes with any continuity or events established in the sequels. One is left wondering why, then, this film bares more resemblance to the balls-tothe-walls stupidity of Halloween 4 and 5 rather than the slow-building pace of the original. Whilst some of the kills are entertaining and inventive, the film is all over the place, just like the many body parts Myers spreads around.
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Characters are introduced with the laziest and most inconceivable dialogue, making it seem as though they are going to take centre-stage, before being dispatched just a few minutes later. Most of the film is comprised of wasted time between stock slasher deaths. Aspects of what should be a fairly simple plot make absolutely no sense, and at one point becomes so nonsensical it’s enough to kill what little fun can be found in this vacuous film. Sadly, it seems that another sequel is highly likely, and part of me feels frustrated that I have contributed to that likelihood. One star for Carpenter’s great score, and a half star for one or two good kills. 1.5/5
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To make matters worse, any offspring the livestock or the settlers themselves produce end up dead or deformed. As Steven’s infiltrates the community and earns their trust, he discovers that there is much more to their beliefs than folklore, and quickly comes face to face with a terrifying realisation. Reminiscent of The Wicker Man (the original, not the Nicholas Cage travesty) and more modern historical horror films like The Witch, the film gets its horrific nature not from the supernatural elements of the story, but rather through exploring traits of fanaticism and twisted faith present in human beings. Like The Wicker Man, we feel sympathy for the isolated outsider since he represents our viewpoint: a man of the real world suddenly thrust into a realm of existence that is distorted and overwhelming to the point of pure horror. 5/5
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Shirley Jackson’s 1959 novel The Haunting of Hill House has received the big screen treatment twice before its smaller screen counterpart came onto the scene. The 1963 adaptation (The Haunting) directed by Robert Wise was one of the most frightening films of its day. Still capable of putting the fear of God into modern audiences, Wise’s film remains a classic of silver-screen gothic horror. Now, we have an adaptation of the classic novel that has been stretched out to a ten-episode Netflix series. From the outset it is clear from the visuals that the text of Jackson’s book has been translated well, especially where the look of the house is concerned. We get the sense that rather than being just a building, it is a living entity that malevolently watches its human inhabitants with hungry eyes. Apart from the title and certain names of characters being used, that is where the similarities to the original novel end. The story concerns a family who are still coping with the effects of staying in the evil abode, all of which have grown up bitter and fractured in some way or another. Personally, I think that whilst being admirable in a great many ways, it is far less original than it is being made out to be. Clearly, though, I’m in the minority, with King himself praising the series as a stroke of genius. 3/5
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International bestselling author Jodi Picoult has been known to tackle tough topics both in her novels and through pursuing various causes outside of her writing career. Over the years the New York-born novelist, who to date has sold around 25 million books in over 35 countries, has marched for gender parity, pushed for wider recognition of marginalised communities in the literary community and campaigned against the death penalty. Picoult’s latest novel A Spark of Light sees her taking on the evercontentious issue of child abortion in the US. With recent reports showing an increase in anti-abortion crime across the country and the rivalry between conservative and liberal ways of thinking at its most charged in decades, Maddy BlatherwickPlumb found out why the author’s latest work has arrived in timely fashion. Abortion is a hugely controversial topic especially in America. What was the motivation for tackling the subject? When I was in college, a friend got pregnant and after many conversations and teary nights, decided to have an abortion. I supported her 100%. She was seven weeks pregnant at the time. Years later, I was seven weeks pregnant with my third child when I had complications and was told I might lose the pregnancy. I was devastated to me, that was already a child. How we feel about reproductive rights changes, not just whether we define ourselves as pro-life or pro-choice, but for an individual woman over the course of her own lifetime. What a woman feels is right at 16 might not be what she feels at 30 or at 43. Laws are black and white, but women are a thousand shades of grey - which is what makes legislating reproductive rights problematic. That’s the message I want to get across to readers. Did you approach the research with a strong opinion of your own? I always believed myself to be prochoice, and I still am. But I went into the research with the misconception that those who think differently from me had to be religious zealots.
In fact, they were lovely individuals who come from a place of deep compassion and conviction. When I stopped talking and started listening, I found how much we had in common. I also realised, from speaking to women who had abortions, how complex that decision is and how much it stays with you, long afterward. Were you met with any hostility during the research process? Not really, unless you count the protesters outside the clinic where I shadowed Dr. Willie Parker, an abortion provider in Alabama and Mississippi. However, I have been met with great hostility since publishing the book – lots of people on social media and in my email telling me how wrong I am, or threatening me. Interestingly, they are almost always middle-aged white males. That really makes me scratch my head. Is it that they are so desperate to save the lives of the unborn, as they claim… or is it that they want to control women’s sexuality? If A Spark of Light helps the two sides of the argument see eye-toeye, do you think it may be possible to reach a solution that is accepted by both sides in the future? I think there is a way to move forward. Let’s assume two things: Roe v. Wade (the case that legalized abortion nationwide in America) is off the table, and no one ever WANTS an abortion – not even the women who have them. Given that, it’s fair to say it’s in everyone’s best interests to reduce the abortion rate. So, how do we start? Well, contraception. In countries where birth control is free and accessible and where sex ed is taught, the number of teen pregnancies is half
what it is in the US. But those who are most often anti-choice are also anti-contraception. That baffles me – and feels much less about saving the lives of babies than it does about controlling women. Next: we know 75% of women have abortions because they can’t afford a baby. So… let’s raise the minimum wage. Let’s pass universal health care that covers maternity care plus the health care of the child. Let’s pass federally funded daycare. Let’s penalise companies that don’t promote women because they keep leaving the work force to have babies. All of these are excellent laws that we never discuss, because we are too busy talking about Roe v. Wade. I also believe it’s up to our male allies to speak up. Right now we live in a patriarchy in America – women can scream into the void but it’s men who are heard and listened to. So men need to get everyone’s attention…and pass the metaphorical microphone to a woman, so her voice can be amplified. Men need to convince other men that women’s rights are human rights. I also think it’s necessary for us to reach across the aisle and have a conversation with someone whose beliefs don’t match our own – but instead of judging and talking, just listen, and hope they offer you the same grace. What did you hope to achieve by writing this book? I want to move the national conversation about abortion rights past Roe v. Wade, and to invite people to listen to what the ‘other side’ has to say. What can we do to reduce the stigma around abortion? Of the 151 women I interviewed who had an abortion, less than 25 said they were willing to be acknowledged by name, and most of those were by initial or pseudonym. That devastated me. Women have been shamed into hiding their stories, and by doing so, allowed others to come up with the narrative: one of regret, one of embarrassment, one of blame. If they DO speak up, they are victimised and vilified even though one in four women will have one. It’s time to take back the narrative, to normalise abortion, so that women are no longer made to feel that this one decision is the high water mark of their lives. I hope A Spark of Light encourages women to have the courage to tell their abortion story.
THOSE WHO ARE MOST OFTEN ANTI-CHOICE ARE ALSO ANTICONTRACEPTION. THAT BAFFLES ME – AND FEELS MUCH LESS ABOUT SAVING THE LIVES OF BABIES THAN IT DOES ABOUT CONTROLLING WOMEN.
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A co-production between Out of Joint and Sheffield Theatres, Close Quarters follows Cormack, Findlay and Davies – three of the first female soldiers to serve in British infantry close-combat roles. Offering a powerful insight into how gender politics could play out in the world’s most dangerous workplace, the premiere of Kate Bowen’s play is showing at the Studio Theatre this month. A couple of weeks before the opening night, Exposed’s Emily Leonard met up with director Kate Wasserberg to discuss what drew her to the story and the issues beneath the action-packed plotline. Can you tell us a bit about your background when it comes to directing? I always wanted to be a director. My dad’s an English teacher so I saw him directing school plays as a kid and thought, “Yep, I’ll do that”. I’m from Stoke originally, but went to Exeter to study drama and had an amazing time there. I went to London and worked at the Thimble Theatre, which is a little pub theatre mainly known for rediscovering classics and new writing. I discovered a real joy in new plays, new writing, and that’s sort of been my thing since then. I had a wonderful eight years in Wales where I did a lot of that, so I’ve got a real background with Welsh writers and Welsh writing. I founded a little theatre in Cardiff called The Other Room, which has been going for about five years now, and I run Out of Joint, a writing company working with television writers and promoting new stories. I think of myself as a writer’s director rather than someone who has big fancy ideas; I’m taking their work and putting it on a stage. What in particular attracted you to take on this play? Two things: the subject matter, which felt genuinely original, and how it made young women the centre of an action story. There were three amazing roles for three young women to be the architect of their own destiny and not be defined by their relationship with a man in the story. 106 | WWW.EXPOSEDMAGAZINE.CO.UK
I THINK THE QUESTION AT THE CENTRE OF IT IS: HOW DO YOU STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF WHEN EVERYONE IS JUDGING YOU BASED ON YOUR RACE, YOUR GENDER, YOUR CLASS? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE YOU AND HOW DO WE MOVE FORWARD AS A SOCIETY?
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Also, the qualities of the way the squaddies talk with each other felt so rough, so raw and real. I was really excited by that. What particular questions are raised by the play’s context of women in closecombat infantry roles? Yeah, so women have been in the army for a really long time, of course, but this idea of women being in the infantry is more of a complicated topic. It is very physically demanding and not an environment that women have traditionally been in. We spoke during rehearsal about how a really useful way of examining women in the workplace was by making that workplace the most dangerous workplace on earth. Basically, all the same questions come up in every workplace, which are: do you just demand of women that they fit into the system that already exists? Or do you change the system? And is changing the system about making room for women and that not being fair? Or is it actually about making the system better? Is it about making the system reflect
humanity, meaning that we have more ways of thinking about problems than we had before? For an institution like the army that requires real imagination and those first women, because this is about the first women, they are going to come up against so many barriers before the system evolves to make room for them. The performance is very action-heavy. How have the cast prepared? They’ve been doing circuit training every day since we started rehearsals because it was really important to us that the physicality was represented on the stage. It’s absolutely amazing and the play starts off with this moving sequence that shows all the crazy stuff they’ve learnt to do. People can expect intense scenes with loads of music and some incredibly strong women doing amazing things. Can you tell us a bit about the characters and what they bring to the story? The central character is called Sarah Finley, a mixed-race working class Glaswegian. Sarah and her best mate, Alison Cormack, have signed up to join the army and chosen infantry training. The two of them plus one other woman, Davis, are the only three to make it through. They have been posted out on the border between Estonia and Russia. They are surrounded by men and on their first patrol something happens which means they have to make a series of very quick, very difficult decisions. The rest of the play is about how they navigate their way and how those decisions are judged because they’re females. It’s not just about what happens between them and other people, but it’s about what happens to their relationship with each other. The play looks at the three different ways in which three different women navigate through a dangerous situation. Another part is how they’re viewed by other characters in the play, such as the intelligence officer who thinks it isn’t going to work and the sergeant who believes in them throughout. What wider questions about gender parity does the play raise? I think the question at the centre of it is: How do you stay true to yourself when everyone is judging you based on your race, your gender, your class? What does it mean to be you and how do we move forward as a society? How do we make room for women in institutions where there has not been room before? What does quality mean and what does it mean to create the “very best”? It’s also an adventure story. You know, are they going to make it through? Close Quarters is showing at Studio Theatre until 10 November. Tickets available from sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
THE MESSIAH Lyceum Theatre // 5 – 10 November // From £19 Three towering talents play a cast of thousands in this new comedy of biblical proportions by the writer of the Olivier Award-winning West End hit The 39 Steps. Join the absurdly talented Maurice Rose (Hugh Dennis), the alarmingly unpredictable Ronald Bream RAC (John Marquez), and the distinguished diva Mrs Doreen Small (Lesley Garrett), in this hilarious Christmas comedy. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk CANARY Theatre Deli // 13 November // From £8 Created in collaboration with awardwinning Spanish theatre company Teatro En Vilo, Canary combines high quality physical theatre with contemporary sound design and offers the audience a rare insight into life during the First World War from the unique perspective of Britain’s munitions workers; The Canary Girls. theatredeli.co.uk NEAR FUTURE DINA Venue // 13 November // Free Suzannah Evans’ debut poetry collection is a dark and quick-witted journey to the end of the world. There’ll be readings from the book on the night, as well as live music from eccentric pop artist TSARZI. dinavenue.com WINDOWS OF DISPLACEMENT Crucible Studio // 20 November // From £12.50 Windows of Displacement, choreographed and performed by Akeim Toussaint Buck, is an autobiographically sourced solo performance blending dance, song and spoken word to explore personal narratives, ancestral memory and the shifting and increasingly urgent politics surrounding the movement of people. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk MACBETH Lyceum Theatre // 21 – 24 November // From £19 Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris (Cabaret, London Road) and designed by Rae Smith (War Horse, This House) this new production propels Shakespeare’s classic title into a post-apocalyptic world of anarchy and uncertainty. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
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Emmet Larrissy is a portrait painter working in oil. His paintings are influenced by the Romanic period, as well as more recent, modernthinking artists. Emmet takes inspiration from ritualistic dancing, rites of passage ceremonies and science fiction, specialising in large, full-length pieces. Despite only arriving in Sheffield recently, his work has already featured in at a pop-up exhibition at Sidney Street’s APG-Works. emmetartist.com // instagram.com/ emmetlarrissy
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After the success of Tramlines’ 10th anniversary bash back in July, the festival has been nominated in two categories at this year’s UK Festival Awards. Shoutout to all the hardworking people that make our biggest annual bash happen each year! tinyurl.com/y7au2b9m
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The team has launched their stylish new kit, sponsored by some of the city’s distinguished independent businesses including Drop Dead, Peter and Paul, and Warp Films. Yes. Sheff. tinyurl.com/y977qh4l After a whistle-stop tour of the UK and over 60 live performances, the Blowfish Theatre Company is bringing its bestselling satirical musical back to Sheffield for one last home gig in the University of Sheffield’s Student Union. Catch our interview with director/ writer Laurence Peacock and the actor taking on Trump, David Burchhardt. tinyurl.com/y9vl2eht
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Sheffield based designers James Lowe and Alex Szabo-Haslam have launched a Kickstarter in a bid to launch Sequence – a service which transforms albums into original pieces of artwork for yer wall. You can donate to the project below. tinyurl.com/yd3pz82m
The indie band are back after a 10 year hiatus. Want some tickets for the Sheffield gig? Here’s a competition for you to enter. tinyurl.com/ybpbn9mm
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