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FESTIVAL OF THE OUTDOORS
THEATRE DELI
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As the seasons start to change in our favour, Sheffield’s annual Festival of the Outdoors returns to kick start the city’s adventurous spirit. The month-long umbrella event will feature many goings-on throughout March, including the Climbing Works International Festival (CWIF), Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF), Sheffield Half Marathon, the Big Running Weekend, The Magnificent Seven cycling race and Sheffield Bike Fest. Look out for a Q&A with Olympic climbing route-setter and co-owner of the Climbing Works, Percy Bishton, as well as orienteering events, tree walks and volunteer days with Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, plus loads more to get you out of the house. If you’re more of an indoors person, Sheffield Beer Week will also play a part in proceedings. Speaking of beer, True North have created the official FOTO festival beer, Trale Pale, with drinkers being given the chance to win an exclusive ‘Brewer For A Day’ experience with each pint. For the full listings, visit the site.
Since relocating from the old Woolworths on the Moor to the old Mothercare on Eyre Street, Theatre Deli has continued to bring cutting-edge, heartfelt and socially-conscious performances to Sheffield. Last year Deli hosted 132 shows, gave local artists over 1,000 hours of free room hire, collaborated with festivals like Off The Shelf, Sensoria, Migration Matters and Festival of Debate, and supported countless good causes in the city. This year Deli hosts a year-long performance programme called The Future is Unwritten, covering topics including the climate crisis, immigration and citizenship, and technology, and the Rain or Shine pay-as-you-feel children’s festival will return over summer. These good eggs are also expanding their volunteering opportunities in 2020, so get in touch if you might be interested in helping with admin, food and beverage, ticketing and guest relations. Most importantly, let’s not forget that good ventures don’t run on good will alone. Check out their programme and get yourself down there.
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