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Tickets for specific events are available to buy in person at Showroom Cinema, Sheffield University Students’ Union and Picture House Social. Concessionary prices apply to claimants, students, children under 15 and senior citizens (over 60). Please provide ID. Please note that we have made every effort to ensure that the details in this brochure are correct. However, festivals are complicated beasts and the programme may change—please check the website for up-to-date info.
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We’re really pleased to welcome you to our 9th edition of Sensoria. Please join us for an 8-day array of amazing experiences on the theme of MOVEMENT— from the mad dash of the 3 Ring Circus which will see Richard Hawley, John Grant and Bill Ryder-Jones each perform in 3 intimate venues, through to Tropicália, a documentary exploring the Brazilian counter-culture movement. We have a celebration of the 1996 TV serial Our Friends In The North plus a panel discussion (with Christopher Eccleston, Peter Flannery & Ian Neil) including looking at the ‘left’ and the labour movement as depicted then and now. Previews and premieres include Don’t Blink about the renowned and inimitable photographer Robert Frank plus we’re delighted to welcome back Bill Drummond with a ‘performance’ following his recently released film. SynthFest UK allows pros and hobbyists alike to find out about the latest offers in electronic music. SensoriaPro explores the changing landscape for musicians and artists from audio in VR to live music and touring. Plus, in November, there’ll be a Hip Hop pop up cinema called Breaking Beats and Street Eats, part of the BFI Blockbuster BLACK STARS season. Our films will feature rappers-turned-actors. There’s simply not enough room here to mention all our highlights so have a good old browse and keep checking the website too.
welcome to sensoria 2016 @SensoriaFest #SensoriaFest SensoriaFestival sensoria.org.uk We can hardly believe it’s been so many years already and really hope that you enjoy our eclectic mix of music, screenings, talks and installations―please also keep looking out for our plans for the 10th edition next year―it will be our biggest ever party. Last but by no means least we offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make Sensoria happen this year; our sponsors and funders, staff and volunteers, board and advisory, artists and venues, co-promoters and suppliers, friends and family. The festival wouldn’t exist without such amazing support.
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run up sensoria events teasers kitchen sink sundays
A film series in the run up to the main festival. Kitchen Sink Sundays take place in a different venue each time. The pubs offer Sunday lunch and Picture House Social do the best pizzas.
4 sept 3PM Kes PG
Dir. Ken Loach UK 1969 1hr 52mins
Picture House Social Mini Cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
Tickets £3.50 adv.—£5 Door kitchensinkkes.eventbrite.co.uk
4 sept: kes
Acclaimed British drama based on the novel A Kestrel For A Knave by the late, great Barry Hines. Kes follows a tormented working class boy who, although subjected to abuse both at school and at home, finds solace in training a pet falcon.
18 sept 3:30pm
Billy Liar PG
Dir. John Schlesinger UK 1963 1hr 34mins
lescar pub backroom 303 sharrow vale road s11 8zf
Tickets £3.50 adv.—£5 Door billyliar.eventbrite.co.uk
18 sept: billy liar 4
Billy is an undertaker’s clerk with an overactive imagination to compensate for his dull provincial life. He has three girlfriends, his ‘favourite’ of which tries to persuade him to go to London with her and start a new life.
synthfest uk
sat 1 OCT
11am—7pm SynthFest UK
The Octagon Clarkson Street S10 2TQ Tickets £10 adv. inc. SynthFest Bag for Life synthfest.eventbrite.co.uk www.synthfest.co.uk
Manufacturer Showcase―Modular Meet Retailers―Q&A Sessions―Seminars & Demos SynthFest UK is a great day out for all musicians, whether a pro, semi-pro or hobbyist. The main floor of the show will host the Manufacturer Showcase Village and a Modular Meet Camp where enthusiastic musicians and fans of all things ‘synth’ can show off their personal setups. There will also be a retail area plus Q&A Sessions, Seminars & Demos and pop up film screenings.
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BLANCMANGE
Blancmange
local authority eldon street (corporation) s1 4ju
Tickets £5―£4 conc.s British electronic band Blancmange first broke through in the early ‘80s with their mix of synthesizers and surrealism, fused in groundbreaking singles such as Living On The Ceiling and Blind Vision. After working on their own projects and film music, they returned in 2011 to great acclaim with Blanc Burn.
blancmange.eventbrite.co.uk
Several albums later, including this year’s Commuter 23, we’re delighted to welcome the band for a rare and intimate live show. ‘Probably the most under-rated electronic act of all time.’ Moby
7:30pm—10:30pm
harley live and sheffield university students’ union present
wild beasts
+ SUPPORT
THe foundry sheffield university students’ union western bank s10 2tg
wild beasts 6
Tickets £17.60 adv.
tickets.sheffieldstudentsunion.com
photo: hana knizova
sat 1 OCT
photo: chris turner
sun 2 OCT
3:30pm―6pm
Gazelle Twin: Kingdom Come
An Audio-Visual Performance for Two Vocalists gazelle twin performance 3:50pm Duration 40mins
gazelle twin: kingdom come
the University of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road S10 2TD
With the piece set on treadmills against a manic, illusory landscape, Kingdom Come places heightening physical Tickets £6―£4.50 conc.s demands on the performers, resulting kingdom-come.eventbrite.co.uk in an exhausting, otherworldly climax. This audio-visual performance for two The show will feature live performance vocalists will be staged in six chapters, from two vocalists, Natalie Sharp (aka incorporating electronics, film, and a Lone Taxidermist), and Stuart Warwick brand new recorded soundtrack from as well as Jez Bernholz performing. Gazelle Twin. It combines theatre, live music and a running story among images of empty + near future shopping centres and car parks.
Debut performance
near future
The angular, percussive Ideal Home from earlier this year was the debut single by Near Future – a new duo featuring Neil Arthur from Blancmange and art-pop electronic artist, Bernholz. Near Future are recording more material throughout the year and plan to release their debut album in 2017. This Sensoria performance will be their first major appearance. 7
FRANCE at SENSORIA 2016
CAR WASH
sun 2 OCT 7:30pm
Car Wash PG Supporting Michael Rother COLDER
Dir. Michael Schultz USA 1976 1hr 37mins
The Foundry
Owlerton Stadium Car Park Sun 2nd October, 7pm off Penistone Road S6 2DE
LʼEFFONDRAS Picture House Social Sat 8th October, 9pm
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Powerfully hypnotic instrumental rock trio from Lyon, playing tracks from two car_wash.eventbrite.co.uk live visuals providedthat 1970swith musical comedy/drama recent albums The Rain and by goings-on Joe Hudson Goodbye as well as previfollows the of(Baba a Los Angeles ous work and unreleased car wash and the anticsNaga). of it’s multimaterial. racial staff who have all manner of “Kraut-punk-dub for Lynchian
dancefloors” The Guardian drive in/ www.colder.tmstor.es outdoor screening
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strange encounters through the course of one day. Features Richard Pryor as a preaching www.leffondras.com ‘wonder-man’ who is loved by most but loathed by one. Plus a musical cameo by The Pointer Sisters.
sun 2 OCT
7pm―9:45pm
Sensoria & Goethe-Institut london present
Michael Rother plays NEU! & Harmonia & Solo Works + Colder
The Foundry Sheffield University Students’ Union Western Bank S10 1TG
MICHAEL ROTHER + COLDER
Tickets £15―£12.50 conc.s
michaelrother.eventbrite.co.uk
Michael Rother was a member of Kraftwerk in 1971 and formed the legendary bands NEU! (with Klaus Dinger) and Harmonia (with Hans-Joachim Roedelius and Dieter Moebius of Cluster) before releasing nine solo albums. Rother will present the ‘endless fast-forward’ music of NEU! as well as tracks by Harmonia and from his catalogue of solo works. His current live line-up includes Hans Lampe on drums and Franz Bargmann on guitar. Franz Bargmann is an ex-member of the Berlin-based band Camera. Hans Lampe contributed drumming on the album NEU! ´75 and was a member of La Düsseldorf. With support from French electronic act Colder whose set will include material from recent albums The Rain and Goodbye plus Many Colours. In association with Institut Français and the French Music export office.
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THE SAD AND BEAUTIFUL WORLD OF SPARKLEHORSE 6:30pm
Stylish, lyrical portrait of Mark Linkous, singersongwriter and founder of the alternative rock band Sparklehorse whose music was a mix of delicate pop, discordant punk and melodic odyssey. A cult and hugely influential figure, the criticallyacclaimed Linkous had a dramatic life that saw him battle with drug and alcohol addiction, paralysis and debilitating depression.
The Sad AND Beautiful World of Sparklehorse 18 Dirs. Alex Crowton, Bobby Dass USA 2016 1hr 23mins
The University of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road S10 2TD
Tickets £5.50―£4 conc.s
sparklehorse.eventbrite.co.uk
mon 3 OCT 7:30pm
Architecture and Movement― Professor Peter Blundell Jones
ARCHITECTURE & MOVEMENT
Creative Lounge Showroom Workstation 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX
Tickets £6—£5 conc.s showroomworkstation.org.uk
The experience of movement―through buildings, cities, landscapes and in everyday life―is how individuals relate to the built environment. But user experience is often neglected in architectural study and practice. In Architecture and Movement, Peter Blundell Jones, Professor of Architecture at The University of Sheffield, tackles this complex subject exploring how architectural design can be motivated by human movement and experience of buildings. In collaboration with The University of Sheffield Public Engagement & Impact team. 10
tue 4 OCT
7:15pm
music in the round: J.s. bach— angela hewitt piano
music in the round: js bach
Crucible Theatre Studio
Tickets from £5―£19
musicintheround.co.uk/event.php?id=917
Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt’s performances have earned her a Royal Philharmonic Society Award and the accolade of being a Gramophone Magazine Artist of the Year. Her extraordinary affinity for the keyboard works of J.S. Bach make this Crucible Studio recital an exceptionally exciting prospect. The varied programme promises to surprise and delight with the endless imagination and invention of the supreme master of bewitching counterpoint. Pre-concert talk with Angela Hewitt at 6:15pm FESTIVALS ■ MUSIC ■ LIVE EVENTS
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tue 4 OCT Delightful US indie dysfunctional family road movie.
6:45pm
Little Miss Sunshine 15
Dirs. Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris USA 2006 1hr 41mins
Picture House Social Mini Cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE
Tickets £3.50 adv.—£5 door
little-miss-sunshine.eventbrite.co.uk
shaft Richard Roundtree plays the first black action hero in cinematic history. His private detective takes on the Italian Mafia to find the missing daughter of mobster Bumpy. With soundtrack by Isaac Hayes. 12
8pm
Shaft 15
Dir. Gordon Parks USA 1971 1hr 40mins
Showroom cinema 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX
Tickets £8.50—£6.50 conc.s showroomworkstation.org.uk
wed 5 OCT 7pm
In association with Goethe-Institut london
White Star 18
white star
Dir. Roland Klick Germany 1983 1hr 32mins Dubbed into English
A sleazy Hollywood agent (Denis Hopper) hypes an unknown keyboardist to punk-rock fame and ruin.
Picture House Social Mini Cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
Tickets £3
whitestar.eventbrite.co.uk
STEMS: LIVE SOUNDTRACK Yorkshire-based classical-infused art rock trio Stems provide a live soundtrack to this trio of early movie magic by Georges Méliès. The films include;
7:30pm
GEORGES Méliès films u
A Trip to the Moon (1902), The Kingdom of the Fairies (1903) and The Eclipse: Courtship of the Sun and Moon (1907).
+ LIVE ACCOMPANIMENT BY STEMS In addition to the Méliès Duration 1 hr films, there will be 15
University Drama Studio Shearwood Road S10 2TD minutes of live score by
Tickets £5.50—£4 conc.s Stems to footage from stems.eventbrite.co.uk the Hubble Telescope.
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thu 6 OCT
2016 sees the twentieth anniversary of this critically acclaimed BBC TV series.
TROPIC�LIA 8pm
Tropicália 12A
Dir. Marcelo Machado Brazil, USA, UK 2012 1hr 27mins
Picture House Social Mini Cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
Tickets £3.50 adv.— £5 door
tropicalia.eventbrite.co.uk
Set against the turbulent atmosphere of the 1960s, Tropicália is a feature length documentary exploring the struggles and artistic influences of the Brazilian counter-culture movement.
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This seminal TV serial charted the course of the lives of four friends from Newcastle from 1964 to 1995, each decade with its own soundtrack. Throughout the nine episodes, the personal lives of the characters become intertwined with the political struggles in their home town of Newcastle― and London. A backdrop of issues explored includes affordable housing, political and police corruption, the rise of Thatcherism and the Miners’ Strike. The Guardian rated it the third greatest television drama of all time and it also helped launch the acting careers of now-major figures in the industry including Daniel Craig, Gina McKee, Mark Strong and Christopher Eccleston. This well-crafted and brilliantly acted drama feels as relevant and poignant today as two decades ago.
our friends in the north 9 OCT 12:15PM—10:45PM
marathon screening:
our friends in the north 15 Various Dir.s including Simon Cellan Jones UK 1996 10hrs 23mins
6 OCT 7:30pm
episode 1 screening + guest discussion:
Looking Back In Anger? Our Friends in the North
The University of Sheffield Drama Studio Shearwood Road S10 2TD
Tickets £8 full adv.—£6 conc.s & trade union members—more on the door ourfriendsdiscussion.eventbrite.co.uk
We are delighted to welcome actor Christopher Eccleston, writer Peter Flannery and Ian Neil, Director of Music for Film and TV, Sony to discuss how Our Friends in the North became such a successful production, whether the themes still have resonance and to explore the landscape of TV drama now. Have viewing habits changed in a digital world and is there room for a state-of-the-nation drama? Moderated by Martin Carter, Sheffield Hallam University Supported by Film Hub North, led by Showroom Workstation. Proud to be part of the BFI Film Audience Network.
Picture House Social Mini Cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
Tickets £7 full adv.— £10 door £5 conc.s & trade union members adv.—£8 door ourfriendsmarathon. eventbrite.co.uk
Binge-watch the whole series in one go. Grab one of the Picture House Social’s great pizzas and settle in for the complete nine-episode BAFTA winning serial depicting the 1960s through to the 1990s.
thu 6 oct: guest discussion sun 9 oct: marathon screening
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sensoria pro
FRI 7 OCT
friday 7 october 10:30am—5pm
Showroom Workstation 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX Tickets from £30 (early bird) inc. VAT inc. goodie bag & refreshments
sensopro.eventbrite.co.uk
technology: breaking the chain debate
Will Blockchain Technology take the music industry to a better place? Benji Rogers Pledge Music flies over from the U.S. to join the debate alongside Graham Davies PRS for Music talking about the latest developments on this hot topic.
touring: alive and kicking
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music videos: the long and the short of it Caroline Bottomley Radar examines the role and ongoing evolution of short form videos in a session suitable for both musicians and filmmakers.
The highs and lows of taking a band out on the road. Expect a full and frank account (including costings) from a cross section of industry experts. Guests include Andy Inglis 5000 Artist Management; Tour Management, Timm Cleasby Production Manager for Tramlines Festival and Matt Wanstall Musicians’ Union.
industry day Always a festival highlight, SensoriaPro is our informal industry day exploring the latest developments in music and the moving image. Enjoy our packed programme of panels, demos and talks.
virtual reality: storytelling surrounded by sound Virtual reality has made massive inroads into the worlds of film and music and is redefining storytelling― but how does surround sound keep pace to create a truly immersive experience? Guests include Marco Perry, talking about capturing binaural sound for use in VR, and Steven Hancock from MelodyVR. VISUALISE will also showcase VR content including Kasabian 360 and unveil a brand new project.
film music masterclass
Composer, arranger, orchestrator & conductor Geoff Alexander’s many screen credits include The Lady In The Van, Everest, Notting Hill and Brassed Off. Delegates can hear about Geoff’s career and his approach to creating music for film.
plugging and pitching: the ps and qs of pr
How can an artist or band best publicise their music? A panel of PR professionals, music journalists and artists (that have done it themselves) give a practical guide on getting music out there, heard and talked about. Specialists include Annette Lee 4AD Head of Press and MJ Hookworms. Moderated by John Robb louder than war.
A delegate favourite― this year our contest candidates will work with a factual tv clip provided by Discovery Music Source. Our panel of industry experts, including Ian Neil Director of Music for Film and TV, Sony, Ben McAvoy WMP and Kirsteen McLean Discovery, will critique both source and score submissions.
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fri 7 OCT 6pm
Imagine Waking Up Tomorrow and All Music Has Disappeared 18
IMAGINE WAKING UP TOMORROW and ALL MUSIC HAs DISAPPEARED
Dir. Stefan Schwietert Stefan Schwietert’s Switzerland Germany beautifully shot 2015 1hr 26mins documentary focuses + ‘performance’ on Bill Drummond’s following the film conceptual choir, Showroom cinema The17, and his reflection on the nature 15 Paternoster Row S1 2BX and value of music and its place in our lives. Tickets £8.50— The film opens many doors for discussion and luckily £6.30 conc.s Bill Drummond will be on hand to make both an showroomworkstation.org.uk introduction and ‘interrogate’ the audience afterwards.
CLEOPATRA JONES 7pm
Cleopatra Jones 15
Dir. Jack Starrett USA 1973 1hr 29mins
Picture House Social Mini Cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
Tickets £3
cleopatrajones.eventbrite.co.uk
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Cleopatra Jones is a United States Special Agent assigned to crack down on drug-trafficking in the U.S. and abroad.
After she burns a Turkish poppy field, the notorious drug-lord Mommy is furious at the loss of her supply and vows to destroy Cleopatra.
photo: hana knizova
fri 7 OCT 9—11:30pm
wrangler + harleylikesmusic
Trafalgar wareHouse 120 Trafalgar Street S1 4JT
wrangler + harleylikesmusic
Tickets £7—£5 conc.s
wrangler.eventbrite.co.uk
Wrangler are Stephen Mallinder, Phil Winter and Benge. Their debut album, LA Spark (released in 2014) was described by Q Magazine as ‘creepy and brilliant, music you can dance to while looking over your shoulder. The best kind of music.’ The new album White Glue features 9 new tracks that also have the added depth of analogue. Mallinder’s vocals are a surreal joy, smeared with effects and electronics as they change, chant and shift around the jump-cut lyrics. The new single Stupid is out now. With support from Sheffield’s own HarleyLikesMusic. Harley makes music using a Nintendo DS.
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Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
A pop up film screening presented on the site of a former umbrella factory.
Mary Poppins flies into Burton Street for a special pop-up cinema event, featuring chalk drawing, face painting, live entertainment, a decorated sensory environment and fun for all the family. Known for hosting immersive screenings across the city, Handmade Cinema crafts a magical environment in which to watch the classic Disney film, inviting audiences to step into the world of Mary Poppins and her umbrella.
sat 8 OCT
MARY POPPINS
3pm—6pm
Handmade Cinema present
Mary Poppins U Dir. Robert Stevenson UK 1964 2hrs 19mins
Bamforth Building 110 Burton Street S6 2HH
Tickets £5
handmadecinema.co.uk
2pm
Michael Shamberg Videos 18
Duration 40mins approx.
picture House Social mini cinema 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
MICHAEL SHAMBeRG
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FREE—booking required
michael-shamberg-videos.eventbrite.co.uk
Shamberg worked on a raft of well known music videos including Talking Heads, R.E.M., Patti Smith and Grace Jones but he was perhaps most closely associated with Factory Records and New Order throughout his career. He was responsible for producing some of the band’s best known music videos, including True Faith which was nominated for “Best Music Video” at the 1988 Brit Awards. Sadly, a few years ago, Michael died from a progressive neurological disease. This celebration of just some of his very memorable work is free but there will be an optional opportunity for a charitable donation.
SAT 8 OCT
9pm
L’effondras + These Gangs Picture House Social 383 Abbeydale Road S7 1FS
Tickets £3 adv.—£6 door rockgangs.eventbrite.co.uk
Introducing this intriguing instrumental rock trio from Lyon. Their hypnotic, progressive live performance is not only hugely atmospheric but almost cathartic too. With live visuals from Joe Hudson (Baba Naga visual mixer). Down and dirty rock from this excellent Sheffield four piece belting out the best vocals over soaring guitars and pummelling drums and bass.
l’effondras
these gangs
In association with Institut Français and the French Music export office.
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sat 8 OCT
4pm
Northern Premiere
Don’t Blink― robert frank 18
Dir. Laura Israel USA, France 2015 1hr 22mins
+ GUEST Q&A
Showroom Cinema Paternoster Row S1 2BX
Tickets £7.50—£5.50
showroomworkstation.org.uk
don’t blink― robert frank A lively, stylish and organic portrait tracing the life and work of the world-renowned photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank, at times frustrating, increasingly poignant but always inspiring. In between insights into an artist at work, Frank recalls his times with the Beat movement’s Ginsberg and Kerouac, talks about his many films including working with The Rolling Stones, and of course The Americans, his famous travelogue of the 1950s. Don’t Blink is packed full of a lifetime’s work and memories, including candid accounts of his family life and meeting his artistic kindred spirit June Leaf. The excellent soundtrack features The Mekons, The Velvet Underground, The Kills, The Rolling Stones and Tom Waits among others. 22
7pm
3 ring circus
3 Ring Circus
Featuring
RICHARD HAWLEY, JOHN GRANT & BILL RYDER-JONES
1 night, 3 venues & 3 amazing artists―No headliner
Upper Chapel Norfolk Street S1 2JD University Drama Studio Shearwood Road S10 2TD Trafalgar Warehouse 120 Trafalgar Street S1 4JT
Tickets £40
www.seetickets.com
richard hawley
3 amazing artists play 3 shows. All on the same night.
Each artist acts as opener in a different venue, plays a 40 minute stripped down set then jumps into a waiting car which will speed them to the next location. And the same again to the last venue. So each artist becomes the opener, middle act and headline―and they say democracy doesn’t work! And the audience sits still, maybe has another pint, has a chat in between whilst the artists break all speed restrictions in order to get to the next show. The only catch is no one knows what order the artists will appear at which venue. So it’s pot luck. But the important thing is you get to see:
Richard Hawley, John Grant and Bill Ryder-Jones all on the same bill in the most intimate surroundings.
john grant
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1—8 OCT GREYWORLD all day Greyworld
fun sound installation Barker’s Pool S1 2HB
FREE
Pop down to Barker’s Pool and have a play on our free, fun sound installation on the City Hall steps. Check sensoria.org.uk for details.
Sun 6 nov AFTERSHOW: HIP HOP POP UP Aftershow: Hip Hop Pop Up with Breakin Beats and Street Eats More information and tickets on sale mid-october hip-hop-pop-up.eventbrite.co.uk A one-dayer of films featuring Rappers-turned-actors plus street dance demos, street art and street food concessions culminating in a live DJ set to round off the evening. 25
CALENDAR 1—8 oct sat 1 oct 11am―7pm
mon 3 oct
3.30pm
The Octagon p5 7.30pm
Gazelle Twin: Kingdom Come + Near Future
6.30pm
The foundry p6 8pm
Drama Studio p7 7pm
Local Authority p6
Michael Rother + Colder The Foundry p9
18 The University of Sheffield Drama Studio p10 7.30pm
sat 8 oct
sun 9 oct
SynthFest UK Wild Beasts
Blancmange
2pm
Michael Shamberg Videos 18
Picture House Social Mini Cinema p20 3pm Mary Poppins U Bamforth Building p20 4pm
Don’t Blink― Robert Frank 18
Showroom Cinema p22 7pm
3 Ring Circus
Upper Chapel University Drama Studio Trafalgar Warehouse p23 9pm
L’Effondras + These Gangs
Picture House Social p21
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sun 2 oct
greyworld
The Sad and Beautiful World of The University of Sheffield Sparklehorse
12.15pm―11pm
Our Friends in the North Marathon screening 15
Picture House Social Mini Cinema p15
Architecture and Movement
Creative Lounge @Showroom Workstation p10
CALENDAR barker’s pool
tue 4 oct 6.45pm
Little Miss Sunshine 15
Picture House Social Mini Cinema p12 7.15pm
Music in the Round: Angela Hewitt
Crucible Theatre Studio p11 8pm
Shaft 15
Running throughout the festival p25
wed 5 oct 7pm
White Star 18 Picture House Social Mini Cinema p13 7.30pm
thu 6 oct 7.30pm
Looking Back in Anger? Our Friends in the North
fri 7 oct 10:30am―5pm
SensoriaPro Showroom Cinema p16-17 6pm
The University of Imagine Sheffield Drama Waking Up Studio p15 Tomorrow 8pm and All Tropicália 12A Music Has The University of Picture House Disappeared 18 Sheffield Drama Social Mini Showroom Studio p13 Cinema p14 Cinema p18 7pm
Stems live soundtrack: Georges Melies
Showroom Cinema p12
Cleopatra Jones 15
Picture House Social Mini Cinema p18 9pm
wrangler + harleylikes music Trafalgar Warehouse p19
Our programme may be subject to change, please check the website for details.
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