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CONTENTS

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6 FOOD & DRINK New openings, new menus and more

10 FULL OF BEANS Broomhill is home to some seriously good independent coffee shops, writes Claudia Downs. Here are five great places to start

16 WATCH, LISTEN, DO Arts, culture, film... the things to look out for in Sheffield this quarter

22 INTERVIEW Scots rockers Twin Atlantic have arrived – and return to the Leadmill on 11 March We spoke to singer Sam McTrusty

24 ROME, BLOODY ROME Shakespeare is back at the Crucible. We speak to Stella Gonet, who will be channelling her inner Judy Murray as Coriolanus’ mother, Volumnia

26 FESTIVAL OF THE OUTDOORS Sheffield’s Festival of the Outdoors is well underway, with over 100 outdoor events taking place in and around the city

28 MOVERS & MAKERS The Festival of Debate, Park Hill and why a personal trainer can make all the difference to your fitness regime

32 NEWS The latest from the city streets

EDITOR Richard Abbey DIGITAL EDITOR Claudia Downs DESIGN Dan Wray, Steve Levers OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Jillion Wood DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Chris Clayton ACCOUNTS Paul Barrett Published by: RMC Media Second Floor, Number 40, Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UH Tel: 0114 250 6300 www.rmcmedia.co.uk / www.sheffieldvibe.com Not connected with any other company or group. All material is the copyright of the RMC Media and is not to be reproduced without permission. The placing of an order for the insertion of an advertisement in this publication shall amount to an acceptance of our terms and conditions, copies of which are available on request.

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WELCOME

WELCOME TO VIBE QUARTERLY...

WELCOME to this spring edition of Vibe Quarterly, our first of the new year. The last three months has seen a few changes at Vibe HQ, most notably the departure of digital editor Ashley Birch and the arrival of Claudia Downs. I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome Claudia to the team, she’s fitted in seamlessly so far and will play a leading role in taking Vibe to a wider audience. Claudia will be ‘Shouting About Sheffield’ and your main point of contact for all things digital, so if you’ve got a story, event or opening, you can call her on 0114 250 6300 or email claudia.downs@rmcmedia.co.uk. In this magazine we’re making the most of the weather – thanks goodness we’ve seen the back of Storms Ciara, Dennis and Jorge – and getting involved with the Festival of the Outdoors. We look at some of the events and activities coming up on page 26. If you were bitten by the fitness bug but are now finding it hard to keep the momentum going, we may have the answer. Chiara Albrizio, aka KikiCProject, is on hand to answer your training questions and give you that extra little push (page 30). Like many, we’re looking forward to the return of Shakespeare to the Crucible and spoke to Scottish actress Stella Gonet (page 24), who will be channelling her inner Judy Murray for her role in Coriolanus, which is at the Crucible from 6-21 March. Keeping things north of the border, we also spoke to rockers Twin Atlantic (page 22) on the eve of their return to the Leadmill. Elsewhere we look at why Broomhill is full of beans (page 10), the Festival of Debate (page 28) and keep you up to date with the latest news. See you in summer. Richard Abbey Editor

Do you have something to shout about? Contact our VIBE team on 0114 250 6300 or email: Richard Abbey richard.abbey@rmcmedia.co.uk Claudia Downs claudia.downs@rmcmedia.co.uk #shoutaboutsheff

Say ‘hi’ to our new digital editor, Claudia

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FOOD NEWS

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Something new is brewing

Sheffield’s Scandi-style boutique hotel Brocco on the Park has launched a monthly Chef’s Table evening. Owner Tiina Carr and head chef Leslie Buddington have won multiple awards over the last few years for the relaxed setting and innovative approach to dining in the Brocco Kitchen. But the Chef’s Table, being held on one Tuesday per month, gives them a chance to break away from Brocco’s signature style and do something completely different. “We’re giving Leslie a free hand to come up with a menu of different dishes that you won’t see on any of our regular menus,” said Tiina. “We started closing the restaurant on Tuesday evening to give our chefs a regular day off but this also gives us the freedom to try something completely different on a monthly basis.” Leslie is also taking the opportunity to introduce a new, innovative style of cooking to his young kitchen brigade and for the first event in February he had young chef Liam Dickinson working alongside him. With 12 people around the table and a set menu of innovative, delicious dishes including langoustine with celeriac, pea and pancetta; and duck with hoisin sauce, pickled cucumber and sesame cashews, the new venture was greeted with enthusiasm by all who attended. There was also a selection of wines designed to complement the dishes, selected by Tracy Mathieson of Le Bon Vin. The next Chef’s Table events featuring Leslie Buddington’s off-menu, seasonal and innovative Michelin Plate-winning food are at Brocco Kitchen on Tuesday 17 March and Tuesday 21 April: £45 for five courses with an optional wine flight for £30. Places are limited: call 0114 266 1233 to book.

Derbsyhire brewers, Heist Brew Co, are making the move from a sleepy Derbyshire village, Clowne, to the once beating heart of Sheffield’s industry. The massive project will see an old machine works, close to Cutlery Works and the Gardeners Rest pub, transformed into a brewery with interactive tours, tastings and events, plus two bars and and a, as yet to be named, burger joint. It’s slated for a summer opening. The bars will have 30 craft beer lines, including ten Heist lines, as well as beers from the rest of the UK and Europe, regular guest lines from the US and a special release bar top cask. Food – largely signature stacks and loaded fries – will be provided by a special street food vendor (TBA) who will also host specialist guest vendors from around the UK and other unique food experiences. Working with other local businesses, Heist will be hosting a number of events in the coming months including a food and beer pairing at Boozehound (Cutlery Works), a summer skate jam and BBQ at The House Skatepark, and a beer and cocktail evening at The Millowners Arms. Vibe will be keeping you updated in the coming months. In the meantime visit www.heistbrewco.com

Hops and honey True North Brew Co has announced it will be firing up the stills for a limited run of one of its most popular editions. Sheffield Dry Gin Hops & Honey is now available to purchase online and in selected True North venues. Combining the sweet flavours of homegrown Sheffield Honey and citrus notes from selected hops with the iconic taste of premium Sheffield Dry Gin, this classic blend treats the palate a truly unique flavour. Head Distiller Dean Hollingworth said, “Since we first released Hops & Honey, we’ve received so many messages from customers and wholesalers asking if they can get it so it’s always exciting that we get to bring it back for a limited run. We’ll only be making 100 bottles though so make sure you get it while you can.”

Birthday celebrations Sport Shack, Hillsborough are celebrating their first birthday. “Sheffield is a fantastic city and this site is really leading the way in small sports bars. People always ask us the secret to our success, this is due to lots of hours, passion and not getting too big too quick, said owners Danny Grayson and James Dobson. Many happy returns guys!

Weekend opening Sheffield Brewery Company – on the corner of Burton Road and Percy Street at Kelham Island – are now opening every Friday (4-11pm) and Saturday (2-11pm). And they don’t just sell beer – they have a range of house gins from Whitley Neill, wine, spirits and soft drinks.

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Food for thought A GREAT MENU AND GREAT VALUE; CHRIS WILSON IS ALL SMILES AFTER A VISIT TO THIS UNDISCOVERED GEM. with burnt pear and walnut which was full of sweet-salty contrasts. For mains pan-roasted Moss Valley pork fillet was cooked to perfection, succulent and full of flavour. All the accompaniments, from the smooth mash to the caramelised baby leeks and the sharp cider sauce, came together perfectly. Equally special was our other main course dish, a generous portion of crispy crumb-coated Katsu chicken curry served with sticky rice, spring onion, mouli and carrot salad dressed with soy and wasabi. Presentation was smart throughout with beautiful plates and bowls and signature dagger-style knives made, of course, from the stainless Sheffield steel that gives Inox its name. We chose well but there were plenty of alternative savoury dishes to demand a return visit, such as a starter of salt cod croquette with celeriac remoulade and burnt lemon dressing or a main dish of pumpkin and lemon thyme gnocchi with old Winchester cheese, chargrilled broccoli, pumpkin purée and toasted pumpkin seeds. For dessert my weakness for something sweet was well and truly sated by a caramelised white chocolate mousse. Morsels of sharp Yorkshire forced rhubarb and ginger provided a welcome contrast and prevented my sugar rush from becoming a full-flung coma. With a chunk of rich, runny Brie-style Yorkshire cheese with chutney and biscuits for my sweetenough dining companion, a Friday lunch at Inox proved to be the perfect way to ease into the weekend. This really was one of the best looking menus I’d read for a long while and at two courses for £15, three for £18, also tremendous value.

A COLLEAGUE recently went to a six-course feast to mark the start of the Six Nations tournament at Inox, the Scandi caféstyle venue on the fifth floor of Sheffield University’s Students’ Union Building, and was wowed by the quality and consistency of the food delivered to a room packed to the rafters with hungry (and thirsty) rugby fans. I’ve heard similarly enthusiastic reports from people who have attended weddings and business functions there. But you don’t have to wait for an invitation to a big ‘do’ to discover the joys of eating at Inox. When not hosting functions it’s open for lunch and early dinner and food of this quality and value must make it one of the undiscovered gems of the Sheffield dining scene. First impressions are of a modern, airy, high-ceilinged and unfussy streamlined room. It’s a relaxed space and if you bag a window seat there are striking views to be had across Western Bank to the university’s gothic-style Firth Court building. At first glance the menu is pretty modest with five choices for starters and mains, three desserts and a cheese course. But close inspection reveals a cleverly constructed selection of dishes making the most of British ingredients with an international twist, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan alternatives. The drinks menu is similarly compact but beautifully balanced too, although when we visited that aforementioned sporting dinner from two days earlier had knocked a few temporary holes in the wine list. The house white was still holding up nicely though and a large glass of Grenache (£6.50) was most welcome. My teetotal companion meanwhile loved the sharpness of the Virgin Passionfruit Martini (£4), a winning blend of passionfruit, mango and lime, with a shot glass of sparkling elderflower on the side. We began with warm bread from a local bakery served with savoury ‘Hendo’s’ butter and crispy onions, very moreish, and then starters of a deliciously moist and herby roast chicken and mushroom terrine and a caramelised Jerusalem artichoke soup

Inox Level 5, Students’ Union Building Durham Road, Sheffield, S10 2TG Tel: 0114 222 6043 www.inoxdine.co.uk

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Divine inspiration ONE OF THE CITY’S MOST ICONIC BUILDINGS HOUSES A WELL-KEPT SECRET, WRITES SUE BRIFFA. IT’S TIME YOU FOUND OUT WHAT IT WAS. including peppers, peas, onions, sultanas and turmeric. As much as we enjoyed our main course, it was now time for cake. We had both spotted the selection displayed and, whilst we were sufficiently full from the soup and pasty, we just couldn’t pass up the opportunity. My sister-in-law had the Coffee & Walnut Cake (£3.25) and was served a huge portion of the lightest sponge cake with the most divine buttermilk filling and topping. It was delicious and worthy of a ‘Hollywood Handshake’. I have always been a lover of fruit cake, having enjoyed both making and eating them since my schooldays. I therefore chose Mrs Wilson’s Sticky Fruitcake (£2.85). Goodness me, it was one of the best fruitcakes I have ever tasted. So much so I asked the staff who Mrs Wilson was; I needed to meet her. However, it transpired she lived in the early 1900s, yet thankfully her legacy lives on. We completed our luncheon beak with a cup of Café 1554’s own blend of coffee, aptly named Heavenly Coffee. And it is. Heavenly, that is. Freshly brewed, it has a smooth taste with not a hint of bitterness. We then left Café 1544 to have a wander around one of Sheffield’s most iconic buildings, vowing to return very soon. And I urge you to do the same. You won’t regret it.

I RECENTLY had an all-too-rare opportunity to catch up with my sister-in-law for lunch in Sheffield city centre. We wanted a ‘light bite’ but also to indulge our shared sweet tooth and have cake. I met her as she hopped off the tram outside Sheffield Cathedral and we headed straight for Café 1554, situated within the Cathedral directly across from the main door. Since opening its doors in June 2015, the café’s aim has been to bring people into the Cathedral who may otherwise have walked by. A wide selection of dishes with locally sourced ingredients are on offer, ranging from salads and sandwiches to jacket potatoes. On the specials board was a meat and potato pie with gravy plus Sheffield’s own ‘Hendo’s’ (£4.95). The café also offers afternoon tea at £12.95 per person (£25 per couple) with a ‘mini me’ version (£6.50) for the under 12s. We were welcomed by the delightful café assistant Matt, who helped us with our choices. I opted for the Soup of the Day, which was tomato and basil (£3.95). The soup arrived piping hot and had the noticeable home-made taste; the fleshy texture of the tomatoes matching perfectly with the basil. It was served with a hearty portion of fresh brown bread and butter. My sister-in-law chose the cheese and onion pasty (£4.95) which is served with coleslaw and salad. However, after a discussion with Matt the sides were exchanged for a portion of the mixed savoury rice; a particular favourite of hers. The heated pasty was made with light and crisp pastry and the cheesy filling was delicious. The rice had a mixture of flavours

Café 1554 Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA Tel: 0114 275 3434 www.1554coffee.co.uk

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Full of beans BROOMHILL IS HOME TO SOME SERIOUSLY GOOD INDEPENDENT COFFEE SHOPS, WRITES CLAUDIA DOWNS. HERE ARE FIVE GREAT PLACES TO START. long-standing establishments such as Vittles, to vibrant newcomers like Five Rivers. We take a look at the best places to get your caffeine fix (and maybe a slice of cake too…).

OVER the years, the lively suburb of Broomhill has grown into a hub of activity for both students and locals. As well as its many pubs, it offers an impressive range of independent cafés and coffee shops, from beloved and

Five Rivers

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215-219 Fulwood Road It’s hard to miss the bright orange exterior of Vietnamese-inspired café Five Rivers, and inside, it’s just as eye-catching. Five Rivers aims to “bring the organised chaos of Vietnamese street food culture to the people of Sheffield” as well as raising money and awareness to combat the ongoing effects of Agent Orange – hence the colour. They offer a wide range of hot and cold drinks, including traditional Cà Phê Trung (egg coffee), and a Vietnamese spin on the usual lunch fare, including baguettes, salads and noodle soup. You can sit at a regular table, or venture into a cosy lounge area with a generous supply of floor pillows – just remember to take off your shoes!

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486 Glossop Road Ginger is a spacious café bar with a clean look and laid-back vibe, perfect for studying or a chilled-out break with friends. They serve speciality coffee and loose leaf tea, as well as beer and wine, and a range of food including sandwiches, cakes, and soup. They demonstrate their love of Sheffield by shopping local; food and drink is sourced from high quality local and independent producers wherever possible. This includes coffee roasted in the city centre and milk from Our Cow Molly.

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253 Fulwood Road ‘Cawa’ is the original word for coffee in Turkish/Arabic – today, it’s a loose term referring to a place to enjoy a hot drink, great food, and socialise. This stylish café and bakery is open 8am-6pm, seven days a week. Whatever you fancy, CAWA has it – as well as hand-roasted coffee, there’s bread and cakes baked fresh in house, and a brand new brunch menu. If you fancy something a little stronger, they’re fully licensed, serving artisan beers, organic wines and more. Plus, look out for Afternoon Tea, launching at the end of this month.

Remo’s

259 Fulwood Road A Broomhill mainstay, Remo and his bistro have been serving coffee and authentic Italian cuisine since the year 2000. In the day, enjoy handmade sandwiches or a slice of their famous tiramisu, or head down on a Friday or Saturday evening to enjoy their recently expanded dinner menu, offering lovingly created dishes with a Mediterranean flair.

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501a Glossop Road A charming, traditional spot, familyowned Vittles has been established for over 30 years. Loved by students and the local community alike, they offer a warm atmosphere and a delicious, affordable menu, with popular choices including their breakfasts, pancakes, and Salmon Florentine.

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Gin Fever just the tonic for summer KELHAM ISLAND GIN FESTIVAL RETURNS FOR THEIR THIRD YEAR. Gin Fever returns on 26 and 27 June with 150+ gins, 10 specialist gin stalls, food traders and live music – and it’ll cost you less than a tenner to get in. Earlybird tickets for this year’s event are now on sale for the bargain price of £9.60 and includes the following:

industry experts. Each one will give an insight into the brand’s heritage, distillation process and botanicals used in the eclectic range we use. Cocktail classes will cover the fundamentals of cocktail making and brand signature serves.

Complimentary G&T All guests receive a complimentary G&T on arrival, and with over 150 gin varieties available, you won’t run out of choice.

Live Music – All day Local artists, vocalists and singer-songwriters will all be in showcasing the most exciting, unique, heartfelt and enthusiastic music Sheffield has to offer. Get your dancing shoes on and join them for a festival to remember.

Programme & Gin Guide The programme and gin guide are perfect if you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran to find out more about pairings, botanicals and tonics.

Session times are: Friday Evening: 5pm-11.30pm Saturday Afternoon: 12-4.30pm / Saturday Evening: 6pm-11.30pm

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If G&Ts aren’t your thing, no problem! Gin Fever has cocktail bars, craft beers, wines and cider all available from alternative bars. Come down and make the most of the weekend while sitting back relaxing or dancing the night away to some of Sheffield’s finest musical talent! Street Food Traders – All day Gin Fever will be bringing together some of the best food traders from across the UK and the North. Our traders all specialise in different cuisines and bring something unique to this independent venue. We’ve even got something for those of you with a sweet tooth. Cocktail and Gin Masterclass – 3 per session Masterclasses are all hosted by gin distillers, producers or

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their thrilling escape to freedom as their beloved Austria becomes part of the Third Reich at the start of WWII.

Geisha 24-28 March / Lyceum Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Northern Ballet kicks off its new 50th anniversary season with a haunting tale of sisterhood and sacrifice. In Geisha, by choreographer Kenneth Tindall, Aiko and Okichi are inseparable until a collision between East and West begins to change their lives forever. Bound to be hospitable to their western visitors, the two young geishas find themselves irrevocably set on different paths.

Idol 8-9 April / Studio Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk A daring and unapologetic examination of religion, pop culture and Black representation. Jamal grew up Catholic in a Caribbean household, but would rather light a candle and worship celebrities than white saints. Combining African diasporic ritual, music and storytelling, Idol is a spiritual journey that asks what happens when you don’t see yourself represented. Featuring a host of celebrity appearances.

Cabaret 17-21 March / Lyceum Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Directed by National Theatre Artistic Director Rufus Norris, the production has enjoyed two smash hit West End runs at The Lyric and The Savoy theatres. Kander and Ebb’s Cabaret features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and iconic songs Money Makes The World Go Round, Maybe This Time, Cabaret and more.

Six 28 April-2 May / Lyceum Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk Nominated for five Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, the sell-out international smash hit SIX is the phenomenon everyone is losing their head over! From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing 500 years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century girl power. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red.

The Sound of Music 7-11 April / Lyceum Theatre www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent production to enchant and enthral the young and the young at heart. Based on Baroness Maria von Trapp’s 1949 autobiography, this wonderfully lavish staging of The Sound Of Music tells the true story of the world-famous singing family, from their romantic beginnings and search for happiness, to

Oliver! 13-15 May / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Manor Operatic Society’s spring show will be a case of ‘Please Sir, can we have some more’. The highly-rated amateur society’s productions are legendary in the city and this traditional tale of life in Victorian London should be no exception.

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Exhibitions Lines of Beauty: Master Drawings from Chatsworth Until 25 May / Millennium Gallery www.museums-sheffield.org.uk Featuring works by Carpaccio, Poussin, Rembrandt, Rubens, Van Dyck and more, this new exhibition is the largest of its kind for over 20 years. Curated by Museums Sheffield in partnership with Chatsworth, it brings together 59 drawings amassed by the first, second and third Dukes of Devonshire, some dating back to the 15th century. When the collection was originally established over 300 years ago, viewing of these works would have been reserved for the social elites of the time. Today, a small selection of drawings are displayed on rotation in the purpose-built Old Master Drawings Cabinet created in 2012 at Chatsworth. Lines of Beauty marks the first time the drawings have been seen in Sheffield since 1966.

Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn, an actor, William Ruyter, in his dressing room, circa 1638

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Comedy Rob Beckett 1 April / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Rob Beckett is back on tour with a brand-new stand-up show – Wallop. It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. Chris Ramsey 7 May / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Critically acclaimed comedian Chris Ramsey is hitting the road for his biggest ever stand-up tour in 2020. Recently seen hosting two series of his very own TV show ‘The Chris Ramsey Show’ and ‘Chris Ramsey’s Stand up Central’ (both Comedy Central), he has also been a regular face on many major comedy shows including ‘Celebrity Juice’ (ITV2), ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (C4), ‘Live at the Comedy Store’ (Comedy Central) and ‘Virtually Famous’ (E4) to name a few.

Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it. Guilty Feminist 31 May / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk The Guilty Feminist podcast has become a comedy phenomenon with over 70 million downloads since it launched in late 2015. Here, comedian Deborah Frances-White and her guests explore the noble goals of 21st century feminists whilst confessing the insecurities, hypocrisies and paradoxes which undermine those goals.

Ross Noble 28 May / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up?

Review Run Sister Run Studio Theatre (until 21 March) By Claudia Downs ‘Run Sister Run’ is an arresting ninety minutes of theatre, all the more immersive for its lack of an interval. The show invites you into the tangled and often hilarious inner lives of sisters Connie and Ursula, played to perfection by Lucy Ellinson and Helena Lymbery. Silas Carson and Lucas Button, as Connie’s husband and son respectively, are fantastic, but the emotional weight of the production rests squarely on the shoulders of the sisters. The sisters’ history together unfolds slowly as you are taken on a tour of significant moments in their lives constantly challenging the audience’s perception of each character. The show moves effortlessly from witty back and forth to conflict, examining both the minutiae and the big moments of family life with equal commitment and curiosity. It isn’t afraid to undercut comedy with an unflinching moment of pain, and utilises silence to great effect; it’s the moments where the actors aren’t saying anything that are some of the most powerful. ‘Run Sister Run’ is a very physical show that indulges in its small space. The audience see the mechanics of the play unfold before them, as the actors change clothes, rearrange furniture, and take apart the set. The intimacy between audience and cast is palpable – there is nothing you don’t see. The show uses this proximity to explore the link between physical and emotional connection (and distance) – characters roll around, dance, fight and embrace in equal measure. Whilst this play is hugely engaging for anyone, anyone with a complicated familial relationship will be particularly moved by Connie and Ursula’s story. It asks those difficult questions some viewers will be very familiar with – what does it mean to love someone unconditionally? Where do you draw the line? – in a subtle and graceful way. ‘Run Sister Run’ is in equal measures joyful and heart-breaking; as each scene closes, you have no idea how the next will go.

Music Harry Styles 17 April / FlyDSA Arena www.flydsaarena.co.uk Fresh from his Brit Awards appearance, the former One Directioner takes his solo show on the road. His new material, particularly latest album Fine Lines, is far removed from his days as part of one of the country’s biggest bands. No doubt the fas will follow. Heaven 17 19 March / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk The Sheffield trio will be performing The Human League’s debut albums, Reproduction and Travelogue, for the very first time. Heaven 17’s Martyn Ware said: “As one of the originators of The Human League, I have always had a passion to make this very exciting project happen. We will recreate the feeling and authenticity of the original experience, featuring all the original instruments, arrangements and set design – reimagining the totally original visual performance.” Sounds of the 60s 25 April / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk If you’re in the mood for a bit of nostalgia, DJ Tony Blackburn is in town to host a show show featuring songs, stories and memories from the golden decade of pop with music performed live by the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers.

Catch Run Sister Run at the Crucible’s Studio Theatre until 21 March. Tickets available at www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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A Quiet Place 2 20 March Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world in this sequel. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realise the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats lurking beyond the sand path.

The Joe & Dianne Show 9 April / Sheffield City Hall www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk Expect music, comedy and of course a little bit of dance in this never-before-seen variety show from Strictly Come Dancing finalists, Joe Sugg and Dianne Buswell. The show will give audiences a fantastic evening of performance, full of glitz, magic and plenty of laughs, guaranteed to leave fans of all ages spellbound.

No Time To Die 2 April Daniel Craig’s final outing as James Bond sees him retired and enjoying the good life in Jamaica. That is until Felix Leiter, an old friend from the CIA, turns up asking for help, leading Bond onto the trail of a mysterious villain, Safin (Rami Malek), armed with dangerous new technology.

WWE Live 7 May / FlyDSA Arena www.flydsaarena.co.uk As one of the world’s biggest entertainment franchises, WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) continues to go from strength to strength, drawing huge crowds wherever they go. Fresh from their showcase Wrestlemania event in April, they will be returning to the UK on tour in May.

Trolls World Tour 13 April Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake reprise their roles as Poppy and Branch in this adventure that sees the Trolls setting out to discover six different tribes spread across six different lands, and they’re all devoted to different kinds of music - funk, country, techno, classical, pop and rock.

Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals 16 May / FlyDSA Arena www.flydsaarena.co.uk If you prefer your entertainment to be much more elegant, the Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals tour should tick all your boxes. Confirmed dancers include Dianne Buswell, Nadyia Bychkova, Graziano Di Prima, Karen Hauer, Katya Jones, Neil Jones, Oti Mabuse, Gorka Marquez, Luba Mushtuk and Johannes Radebe.

Fast and Furious 9 22 May How they keep thinking up new stories for this franchise is anyone’s guess. Charlize Theron returns as Cypher and this time she’s brought Dom’s (Vin Diesel) brother on board for good measure, the most skilled driver the team have ever encountered. Artemis Fowl 29 May Artemis Fowl is a 12-year-old genius and descendant of a long line of criminal masterminds. He soon finds himself in an epic battle against a race of powerful underground fairies who may be behind his father’s disappearance.

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Destination, Sheffield SCOTS ROCKERS TWIN ATLANTIC HAVE ARRIVED – AND RETURN TO THE LEADMILL ON 11 MARCH WE SPOKE TO SINGER SAM MCTRUSTY. now so they may not like it at first – and we started writing two years ago so we were looking pretty far ahead.” Sam, Ross McNae and Craig Kneale approached this record completely differently on the advice of former producer turned pal Jacknife Lee. He encouraged them to build their own studio and essentially produce the album themselves. So they bought a mountain of equipment they didn’t know how to work, and messed around with it until they made this frighteningly good record. And rather than isolate themselves as they used to when making music, they went the other way completely, surrounding themselves with a barrage of input to reflect the way we all live these days. Sam said: “We used to dim the lights and focus on nothing but the music - this time we did the opposite, looking at movie trailers, Craig’s pictures, our phones, we had a barrage of input because that’s the life we all live now. Everyone is fully stimulated all the time, that’s why there’s so much going on in the songs, that’s by design.” The record’s roots lie in electronica and the band’s surprising – to some – love of dance music. It’s the first time they’ve explored that passion in their own music and the results are incredible. “It’s a whole part of our adulthood that we have never let influence our music before. We are from Glasgow, which is world famous for nights out. It’s got this whole culture where you go to a gig then you go to a club night afterwards. For some reason we had separated the two in our heads. Then it was like a moment of arrival we figured out a way to fuse those two things. That is the BIGGEST influence on the whole thing. “It’s not about us signing to a major label so we’ve made a pop record with snyths on it, on the face of it I can see why some people might think that, but it’s turning a corner in our lives and having an awakening. “We were in our studio in Glasgow and Ross and I had a ‘eureka’ moment where we listened to Felix Da Housecat’s Ready To Wear. Not many people really know that from our world but the sound of that song sparked something, like ‘wait, we could do that but in our own way’. This side of our musical taste has always been there, we just haven’t brought it into what we do before, and it was so stupid. We thought we were only good at this one bit of music so that’s what we need to do. Until now.”

DEVASTATING new album Power has stunned fans with its dramatic shift in style and tone. The gritty guitars of the last record GLA have been swept away by a thunderous wave of glorious synthery, cascading out of your speakers in the most potent, anthemic choruses the band have ever produced. If ever an album was made for festivals, stadiums and arenas, it’s this one. Frontman Sam McTrusty said: “I see it as an arrival rather than a departure. It wasn’t a deliberate plan to be different. We had this new studio with loads of new equipment, we’d lean on something, it would make a cool sound and that would birth a song. It was like being back to the beginning when we started writing and I’d been playing guitar for less than a year, so it was the joy of discovery. We were back to that template of, if you like it just follow it, there are no rules, it doesn’t matter.” “I think fans will get it but if they don’t, that’s cool, things I loved ten years ago I don’t now, you grow in and out of things. To try and make music for people who like what you did before means we are stuck in a loop. We are doing the opposite, we are trying to forecast what people will like six months from

For ticket info visit www.leadmill.co.uk

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Rome, bloody Rome SHAKESPEARE IS BACK AT THE CRUCIBLE. WE SPEAK TO STELLA GONET, WHO WILL BE CHANNELLING HER INNER JUDY MURRAY AS CORIOLANUS’ MOTHER, VOLUMNIA.

Stella Gonet

for her son and almost doesn’t care what people think of her.” Stella has spent much of her career living and working in London but it’s only in recent years she’s made the conscious decision to spread her wings a little further. “My daughter said to me ‘my God mum, why don’t you go and do stuff out of London?’ and I said ‘because I was bringing up you darling!” Stella laughs. The impression I get, although she was very early into rehearsals, is that she’s delighted to be here. “It’s a treat [working with Rob Hastie]. What I love was that he was an actor himself so he understands the whole process. He’s also brilliant visually, I can tell that. He’s just very bright, he really understands and he communicates well. I think the people, everyone here that I’ve come across at the Crucible, there’s just such a lovely atmosphere, I think that comes from a good leader. “What’s also wonderful is we have the SPT [Sheffield People’s Theatre] who are involved in the production. So when we have big crowd scenes, we actually have big crowds. That’ll make it very exciting. It’s a property community theatre.” And it’s not just the theatre that has made a big impression on Stella. “I can’t believe how lovely [Sheffield] is. My husband drove me with my bike and dog and we had a few days before he went – there are lovely cafes and food, it’s just really nice.” After the run at the Crucible, Stella will be returning home before expanding her television career further. “I did a series last year where I played Martin Freeman’s mother-in-law in a comedy called Breeders, it’s about to come out on Sky I think, and they’re going ahead with the second series and I start literally, straight after. It’s worked out perfectly. “I’m going from Rome, bloody Rome and all that, straight into comedyland. It’s nice, a great contrast. I’m lucky.” Stella’s not the only lucky one. To have such a highlyreputable and award-winning theatre on your doorstep that continually showcases top-class productions is not just a credit to the people who work at the Crucible but the city itself. No doubt Coriolanus will continue this outstanding legacy.

THE Crucible’s Robert Hastie started his tenure as artistic director with a thrilling production of Julius Caesar in May 2017. It set an extremely high bar of which he has equalled and often surpassed with successive productions – last year’s Life of Pi and Guys and Dolls are perfect examples. Following recent awards for Best Regional Theatre and Achievement in Technical Theatre, this month he has returned to Shakespeare’s tragedies with a modern take on Coriolanus, which is enjoying a run at the Crucible from 6-21 March. Coriolanus, played on this occasion by Da Vinci’s Demons’ Tom Bateman, is the name given to a Roman general after his military success against various uprisings challenging the government of Rome. Propelled to power, he quickly loses the trust of the people and is torn down from his pedestal. Banished at the height of his fury, he unites with an old enemy to bring down the city he once fought for. If you’re put off by Shakespeare, don’t be. This is a story of power, purpose and greed that is all too familiar today. No doubt it will be engaging to the last. Joining Tom on stage will be Stella Gonet, who plays his mother, Volumnia. The Scottish actress is perhaps best known for her roles in House of Eliot and Holby City as well as Casualty, Dalziel and Pascoe and The Inspector Lynley Mysteries. Her stage credits, of which there are many, has seen her play Ophelia in the 1989 theatre revival of Hamlet, opposite both Daniel Day-Lewis and Ian Charleston, and playing Margaret Thatcher in the original West End production of Handbagged in 2014. “It’s quite a big play to get your head into,” Stella told us as of Coriolanus as she took a break from rehearsals. “It’s kind of military, ambitious, political play – not a lot of nice people in it – but it’s got incredible energy. It’s very cynical as well and I think that is very much of our time.” And being the matriarch of the production is something she’s very keen to get her teeth into. “Volumnia is one of Shakespeare’s more interesting older women,” she adds. “I asked Rob [Hastie] about this at the beginning when we first talked about this, ‘should I be reading the Trojan women or should I be reading Judy Murray’s biography?’ He said ‘definitely Judy Murray!’ “She’s very much an ambitious mother who wants the best

Coriolanus is at the Crucbile from 6-21 March. For ticket details call 0114 249 6000 or visit www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

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Tom Bateman as Coriolanus Image by Michael Cranston Photo by Seamus Ryan

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Festival of the Outdoors 2020: VIBE’s picks SHEFFIELD’S FESTIVAL OF THE OUTDOORS IS WELL UNDERWAY, WITH OVER 100 OUTDOOR EVENTS TAKING PLACE IN AND AROUND THE CITY. Sheffield. It is a celebration of all things trail running with a strong fun, community feel. The event offers a multitude of running activities that cater for both beginners and experienced runners. You can attend as many sessions, runs and workshops as you like, whether you fancy just one led run, or joining for the whole weekend. Part of Sheffield’s Festival of The Outdoors, the Big Running Weekend HQ is based at the Woodland Discovery Centre in Ecclesall Woods, and is organised by WoodRun in association with Sheffield’s leading independent running store Accelerate. For more information head to bigrunningweekend.co.uk.

THE festival brings together Sheffield’s outdoor organisations, groups, clubs and businesses to offer everything from woodland walks to rock climbing in the Peaks. Here’s just some of the events on offer in the second half of March…

Big Running Weekend 20-22 March The Big Running Weekend is a family friendly running festival in and around the stunning Ecclesall Woods in south west

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Urban stand-up paddleboarding taster sessions

For more information visit www.southyorkshireorienteers.org.uk

14-15 and 28-29 March Join DC Outdoors for an urban stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) experience at Sheffield’s historic canal basin, Victoria Quays. Once you’ve had a quick intro, your SUP guide will help you get to grips with controlling the board whilst kneeling before progressing to standing.

Sheffield Bike Fest 27-28 March Top brands and retailers from across all aspects of cycling with descend on Kelham Island Museum for this family-friendly celebration of cycling. Demo rides will be available throughout the weekend, taking advantage of the nearby trail centre, Parkwood Springs. For more adventurous riders, there will be an airbag at the festival, perfect for those trying out their latest trick, or just for those eager to get some air miles for the first time without risking life and limb. Event price £5 and under 12s are free. For more information go to www.sheffieldbikefest.com

Sheffield Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF) 20-22 March Sheffield’s celebrated annual adventure film festival, presented by the BMC, returns to the Showroom Cinema. Now in its 15th year, ShAFF brings the wild outdoors into Sheffield city centre for three days of jaw-dropping spectacle and heart-stopping adventure. Visit www.shaff.co.uk to find out more.

Learn to Kayak – River Sessions Every Sunday in March, 9.30am-12.30pm Every Sunday morning, Sheffield Canoe Club run beginner and family friendly river sessions, with experienced coaches on hand to train and guide you. The weather and season greatly affects water levels – so sometimes it is tranquil so suitable for novices, at other times the fast moving higher water is challenging and appeals to those with the skill and experience. Tickets are just £6 – visit sheffieldcanoeclub.co.uk and select ‘River Don’ to book.

Urban Orienteering 25 March, 5.15-6.45pm Enjoy urban orienteering around The Edge student village and surrounding residential area. The mix of older Victorian buildings, modern accommodation blocks, landscaped gardens and complex walls and pathways will offer an interesting navigational challenge.

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David Lammy

Ash Sarkar

Chris Packham

Gina Martin

Festival of Debate announces 2020 programme IT RETURNS TO SOUTH YORKSHIRE FOR ITS SIXTH YEAR IN 2020, BRINGING WITH IT OVER 130 PUBLIC EVENTS FROM 14 APRIL TO 31 MAY. who set up the Wigan Deal which transformed how council services interacted with communities. Other speakers include Jason Williamson, the frontman of Sleaford Mods, one of the most politically charged music acts to come out of the UK in recent years, and David Olusoga, the British-Nigerian historian and BBC documentary host. The Festival of Debate is unique not due to its household names but because of how it engages with communities across South Yorkshire. The festival is coordinated by not-for-profit social enterprise Opus Independents and crucially is coprogrammed by over 100 individual partners in Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster and Barnsley. Most of the events are free to attend, ensuring the festival reaches as large an audience as possible and reduces barriers to attendance. Festival programmer Joe Kriss said: “At a time when Britain has been increasingly polarised along lines of North and South, young and old, left and right, the Festival of Debate creates a critical platform for communities to have these conversations in public. Our hope is that the festival encourages people to participate in their communities and try and make change, together.”

FESTIVAL of Debate is the biggest political festival in the UK, providing an important platform for debating and discussing the key political and social issues of our time at a point when democracy is most at risk. In the UK, 60 per cent of the voting population are unhappy with the way democracy is functioning. The Festival of Debate provides an urgent and necessary platform for communities to come together and discuss what matters to them. This year’s festival includes some of the most important and well-known figures in UK politics and beyond. Keynote speakers include environmental campaigners like the broadcaster and Extinction Rebellion supporter Chris Packham and the journalist George Monbiot. There are household names from politics such as Labour MP David Lammy and well-known commentator Ash Sarkar. There are international stars too, including one of world’s most famous feminists, Gloria Steinem, whose remarkable life and journey at the forefront of the American feminist movement has recently been made into a Hollywood film starring Julianne Moore and Alicia Vikander. Closer to home there are campaigners such as Gina Martin, who led the successful campaign to make upskirting illegal, and Donna Hall, the former chief executive of Wigan Council

The full programme is now available at www.festivalofdebate.com

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Park Hill Phase Two on sale THE SALES OFFICE FOR THE SECOND PHASE OF THE LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT IS NOW OPEN. over 700 people living and working in 260 homes alongside 33,0000 sq ft of commercial space, a vegetarian café and a nursery. In September students are also set to join the community. Led by development partner Alumno, award-winning specialists in design and development of modern accommodation for students, the next phase will provide four and eight-bedroom townhouses, two and four-bedroom apartments as well as classic studios for 356 students. The fourth element will involve the creation of a landmark gallery for S1 Artspace. S1 Artspace already based at Park Hill presents an annual programme of contemporary exhibitions and has secured planning permission for phase four. Called Park Hill Artspace this will provide a permanent home for the organisation and will feature one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the North of England as well as artist studios, workspace for creative businesses, learning and community studios, heritage flats, accommodation for visiting artists, a gallery shop and café plus further residential properties provided by Urban Splash.

THE first release of properties for phase two of Park Hill are available to reserve off-plan and include one-bedroom apartments priced from £135,000, two-beds from £160,000 and three-beds from £195,000. Residents for phase two are expected to move in during summer 2021 - and interest is already high, with a long waiting list of prospective buyers, This new phase of Park Hill, the award-winning joint venture between Urban Splash and Places for People, will see a further 195 homes; 20,000 sq ft of mixed-use commercial space providing the opportunity for a variety of offices and workspaces – as well as a new café, restaurant and terrace. The latest homes have been designed by Stirling Prize winning architects Mikhail Riches and include one, two and three-bed flats and two-bedroom townhouses, retaining the duplex and double aspect layout with balconies. Sheffield based furniture retailer, Nest was appointed to furnish the sales office and showroom of the historic Park Hill building, one of the earliest examples of Brutalist architecture in Britain. Phase one of Park Hill is now successfully complete, with

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Fighting fit HAVING A FOCUSED TRAINING PROGRAMME – AND LOTS OF ENCOURAGEMENT AND ADVICE – CAN KEEP YOUR FITNESS MOMENTUM ON THE UP. KIKICPROJECT CAN PUSH YOU TOWARDS YOUR GOALS. food, health and wellbeing. Not only can the Level 3 qualified PT improve your training (emphasis on the training) regime, she can advise you on nutrition and other things that can enhance your health and wellbeing. Here she talks to Vibe.

We’ve all done it. Come the turn of the new year, with Jools’ Hootenanny still ringing in our ears, we commit to making big improvements in our lives, be that in health, fitness or even career choices. For many, though, this means joining, or returning to, the gym but how long are those good intentions going to last? One month, two months, six months? Maybe more, maybe less. Extending this enthusiasm beyond the honeymoon period – how many of us are paying for gym memberships and not attending? – is made all the more easier with focused goals, and a bit of fun along the way, which is where KikiCProject come in. Based out of PureGym Millhouses, it’s the brainchild of Chiara Albrizio who has combined her passion for fitness with

Tell us about KikiCProject. It began as a blog to journal my own experiences in fitness. Having been obese for most of my life, my confidence was at a low point. I couldn’t stand the person in the mirror. I remember being so inspired by my brother who had started his fitness journey before me and was having some pretty impressive results through nutrition changes and going to the gym. It was both horror about just how low I felt and the sheer admiration for my brother that prompted me to join the same gym I work

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What role does confidence play in the gym experience? You gain confidence as you go along; as your skills level increase, you learn to navigate the exercises, the gym environment itself and the people within it. I had a panic attack the very first day at the gym. Couldn’t walk through the doors. If I hadn’t booked a PT consultation with my coach at the time, I had quite probably walked right back home. You may not walk in with confidence, but if you stick to it, get help if you don’t want to do it on your own, you will look back and realise everyone at the gym may be going through something similar or maybe not, but we are all there to get something out of it for ourselves. You’re big into nutrition too. Where does the love of food come from? Twenty years in the restaurant business, being Italian… food has always been a massive part of my life. It’s part of my identity. I love to cook, I love to eat well, I love all the social, sharing aspects of food. How can a nutrition coach benefit your training? A nutrition coach can help you by looking at your behaviours, food intake and help you develop a better nutrition strategy that works for both your lifestyle and your goal. Are more younger people getting on board? The fitness industry is in bloom. With the advent of social media and exposure to more and more information digitally available, the younger generation seem definitely more responsive to the fitness world and I see more and more younger people coming through our doors to start their fitness journey.

at now and begin making changes. Best. Decision. Ever. Through fitness, I started to understand that the root of my unhappiness wasn’t the way I looked per se, but my mindset, attitude towards myself and others and as I started feeling more confident, understanding my behaviours around food, my barriers to exercise and change, I started to fall back in love with myself and also found a new passion.

How can people get involved? Join our gym! Lol. Of course, that’s the first step. I do a monthly assembly with the squad as I am big on creating a community, so when they get to the gym, they know one another and can form bonds to help them feel more comfortable. I usually host these group training events at PureGym Millhouses but I am exploring venues for nutrition and training days.

What’s the difference between training and exercise? Exercise is the baseline that you start from in my opinion, but it doesn’t offer enough progressive overload to really dig deeper into your potential and reach your goals more effectively. Think about going to the same class, week in week out: you will gain massive benefits at the beginning but over time, your body adapts to your outputs and you may find that even though, you find the class challenging, you are not seeing any further results. Training is not the same for everyone; it has to be specific to your goal, to be enjoyable and progressive, it is something you consistently do time and time again, to make the body go past its adaptation points and help you towards your goal. A good training programme, with slow steady progress to more volume, intensity and load consistently over time, offers structure and scope for growth.

How much does it cost? A session with me 1-2-1 starts at £30 per 45 minutes. I offer half hour sessions too, group training or semi-private sessions to share with a friend or online coaching, which relies on you to follow the programme in your own time. How do you find out more? Have a look at my blog-site to get to know me www.thekikicproject.com, connect with me both on Instagram and Facebook @thekikicproject or email me at chiara@thekikicproject.com.

What kind of people do you train? I am lucky to be able to train a variety of individuals, from fatloss clients and running enthusiasts to golf aficionados and climbers. Our squad never fails to motivate me to give more and surely keep me on my toes.

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Sheffield Wednesday Charity Cup

The sky’s the limit

Sheffield music favourites Jon McClure, the lead singer of Reverend and the Makers, and Joe Carnall, of Milburn, have both signed up as captains to take part in the sporting challenge that raises money for Sheffield’s only hospice and the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme. And they will be joined on the pitch by another Sheffield music star and keen St Luke’s supporter, singer Paul Pashley. Kicking off on Saturday 28 March, two Sheffield Wednesday teams – both home and away sides – will battle it out to win the prestigious Charity Cup. The game is open to the public and free to attend – with other attractions for the afternoon including a raffle and snack stall for supporters. “This is always a great occasion for any real Owls fan and our special guest stars make it even more exciting,” said St Luke’s Corporate Fundraising Manager Jack Kidder. “It’s a wonderful atmosphere and a fantastic event for all the family so please do come along and give us your support.”

A new season of shows for 2020, including a welcome return for smash-hit musical Standing at the Sky’s Edge, has been announced by Sheffield Theatres. First in the Crucible is Talent, a revival of Victoria Wood’s debut play, which was originally commissioned for the Crucible Studio 42 years ago. Full of Victoria’s unmatched wit and observation, Talent runs from 26 June to 18 July. Kicking off the Autumn season, comes Escaped Alone by Caryl Churchill in the Studio (11-26 September), a story about three old friends and an unexpected neighbour. In the same theatre you can also catch the world premiere of Typical Girls (6-21 November) as well as Operation Crucible (from 1 December). Completing the 2020 season comes the return of Standing at the Sky’s Edge (30 November-18 January). Featuring music and lyrics by Richard Hawley, book by Chris Bush and directed by Sheffield Theatres artistic director Robert Hastie, it’s a celebration of strength and solidarity across six decades, all centred around Park Hill. At the Lyceum, amongst others, you can see 9 to 5 (15-19 September), The Commitments (5-10 October), Mamma Mia! (12-14 October) and Grease (3-7 November). The panto will be Sleeping Beauty (4 December-3 January). To see the full line-up, and for ticket info, visit www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk

Paint the town red The team behind the most successful Student Colour Run are back for their sixth year and have now added a family version, with both events taking place in Sheffield on Friday 8 May. The 5k runs take place along a unique route around Crookes Valley Park and Weston Park – the perfect way to spend bank holiday Friday. Runners can enjoy the big stage madness before the run with colour throwing, dancing, singing and a mass warm-up. Those taking part can run or walk the family friendly course, and get doused with colour and music at each colour throwing station on the route. A £2 donation from all tickets sold will go directly to support Sheffield Youth Homelessness charity, Roundabout. The event is the brainchild of Student Colour Run promoter, Neil Midgley, who has seen the popularity of his Student Colour Run events growing significantly over the past five years, with more families looking to take part each year. By creating an event specifically for families, Neil hopes to encourage those with younger children to join the fun too. Neil commented: “Why should students have all the fun? Our Family Colour Run is a great way for the whole family to get involved, from babies in pushchairs to groups of school friends and their families, to grandparents - our event is inclusive and promises to be colourful fun for everyone. The donation to Roundabout to support their work tackling youth homelessness in the city is something my family is passionate about, and I know the whole of Sheffield will join with us in that”. Early bird tickets for the Family Colour Run are now on sale, and are priced at £18 per adult and £9 for 5-16 year olds. Under 5s join the fun for free. Tickets are being sold through the Social Enterprise ticket outlet, Tickets for Good. Tickets for both events are available via the Student Colour Run website http://www.studentcolour.co.uk/family-colourrun/ or join the Facebook event, search Family Colour Run Sheffield.

Big Sparkly Fundraiser Sheffield Mums Against Cancer are putting on the glitz as they prepare for their annual fundraising ball. Their seventh annual Big Sparkly Fundraiser will take place on Saturday 21 March at the new OEC venue on Penistone Road, with money raised going to St Luke’s Hospice and Weston Park Cancer Charity. The evening, which begins at 7pm, will include a four-course dinner, raffle, luxury auction, live entertainment, DJ and dancing until late. Tickets cost £450 per table of ten and can be booked by emailing sheffieldmumsagainstcancer@outlook.com or calling 07590 814086.

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Theo’s Walk and Picnic

50th anniversary

Young children and toddlers are set to go to the distance to help build a new Cancer and Leukaemia ward at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. Theo’s Walk and Picnic is returning following the success of last year’s event. The Children’s Hospital Charity are once again calling on families, nurseries and toddler groups from across the region to get involved throughout the month of May. Among those who took part were childminders and longtime friends Clare White, Amanda Dale and Marie Langley. A total of nine children under their care took part in a walk and picnic in Sherwood Pines forest in Nottinghamshire last year. Thanks to the walking and attention spans of all involved, the group raised over £1,000 for The Children’s Hospital Charity. There are no set rules on the challenge. It can be of any length, inside or outside, nearby or far away. Once registered, participants will receive a free fundraising pack which includes a handy guide, sponsorship forms, stickers and even a tasty picnic recipe! Children who raise £1 will receive a special Theo Bear badge, those that raise £30 receive their own Theo Bear and events which raise over £150 go into a draw to win a visit from Theo Bear himself with lots of goodies from The Children’s Hospital Charity. Register at www.tchc.org.uk/events to receive your free fundraising pack.

This year is a momentous year for Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. For 50 wonderful years, Abbeydale has welcomed visitors to discover, connect with and experience life at an 18th century scythe and steelworks – inviting audiences to be immersed in centuries of industrial innovation. Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust will use this year to celebrate everything that makes Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet special to so many people. Visitors can look forward to a programme of special event days, new exhibitions and talks. Highlights include: • Amazing Abbeydale, 9/10 May – a weekend of traditional crafts and skills with family friendly have-a-go activities, music, BBQ and more. • Blacksmith ‘Forge In’ weekend, August bank holiday weekend – in partnership with the British Artist Blacksmiths Association. • Golden Easter Egg Hunt. • A new exhibition – Golden Abbeydale: A story 50 years in the making • New visitor trails. • Heritage Talks Programme. • Hamlet of Horrors family Halloween event. • Abbeydale at Christmas. Chris Keady, Museum Manager at Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust says: “We are looking forward to celebrating this golden year at Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. Over the last 50 years, stories have been captured, memories made and experiences shared. We want to reflect on some of these and create opportunities for future generations to continue to discover Abbeydale’s incredible story.” For more information see www.simt.co.uk, facebook.com/abbeydaleindustrialhamlet or @AbbeydaleHamlet.

Co-work with Cutlery Workspace Popular food hall Cutlery Works has launched their co-working and freelance club, Cutlery Workspace. Enjoy a bright, industrial work environment with fast wifi, heating, natural light, power points and a no obligation membership. Cutlery Workspace will include designated work tables with extension leads upstairs, in between Foundry and Base Pizza, Wednesday to Friday 9am-5pm. Launching today, the club also offers a range of perks to its members. Members get bottomless tea or batch brew from Foundry Coffee Roasters on Wednesday - Friday. Their introductory offer means this costs only £1 throughout March, then £5 from April. Membership also includes 10% off food and drink all Cutlery Works vendors until 5pm each work day (not in conjunction with any other offer.) They offer free or discounted rates on meeting rooms and event spaces across The Milestone group, and exclusive invites to business and social events. You can sign up for free via The Milestone Group App. Every day that you want to work there, show your club tile at Foundry Coffee Roasters, pay for your bottomless hot drinks via The Milestone Group app, grab a mug and get to work!

Something for everyone The Sheffield Volunteering Fair is back, on Monday 16th March at Hallam Hall from 11am-3pm. There will be over 30 charities and organisations, looking for volunteers to support them in the invaluable work they do. People interested in volunteering for the first time, or those looking for a new role, are encouraged to come along and find out more. Whatever their skills or experience, there will be a volunteer role to suit them. From gardening to befriending, helping with events to fundraising, there will be something for everyone to get involved in.

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