May 2019
Festival of Debate: Roger McGough & Stan Skinny
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Festival of Debate presents, as part of Sheaf Poetry Festival... Roger McGough is the ‘Patron Saint of Poetry’ (Carol Ann Duffy). Exuberant new collection joinedupwriting ranges from forgotten friendships and the idiosyncrasies of family life, to the trauma of war and contemporary global politics. These poems explore the human experience in all its shades of light and dark, but always with McGough’s signature wit, irreverence and vivacity. Tickets: £15 This event is part of the 'Who We Are' strand which…
Labyrinth (1986) – APH fundraiser
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The Abbeydale Picture House in association with Reel Steel present a series of film screening events in support of fundraising for this historic Sheffield venue, taking place May 29th - 31st. Labyrinth (1986) Weds 29th May Rated: U >> Get tickets here << An iconic fantasy classic from director Jim Henson, Labyrinth sees teenager Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) journey through an other-worldly maze to rescue her baby brother from a goblin king (David Bowie). Beloved by kids and adults alike, and…
The Wizard of Oz (1939) – APH Fundraiser
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The Abbeydale Picture House in association with Reel Steel present a series of film screening events in support of fundraising for this historic Sheffield venue, taking place May 29th - 31st. The Wizard of Oz (1939) - 80th Anniversary Screening Thursday May 30th Rated: U 2019 marks the 80th Anniversary of a film widely regarded as one of the greatest of the 20th Century - The Wizard of Oz (1939). To celebrate this, a screening of this dearly loved classic…
Dead Man’s Shoes (2004) – APH fundraiser
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The Abbeydale Picture House in association with Reel Steel present a series of film screening events in support of fundraising for this historic Sheffield venue, taking place May 29th - 31st. Dead Man's Shoes (2004) Fri 31st May Rated: 18 Warp Films has a special relationship with Sheffield - before Warp Films, there was Warp Records, a Sheffield-born music label that made a global impact on electronic music. Warp Films, like their musical counterparts, have been a true example of…
Four Lions (2010) – APH fundraiser
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The Abbeydale Picture House in association with Reel Steel present a series of film screening events in support of fundraising for this historic Sheffield venue, taking place May 29th - 31st. Four Lions (2010) Fri 31st May Rated: 15 Warp Films has a special relationship with Sheffield - before Warp Films, there was Warp Records, a Sheffield-born music label that made a global impact on electronic music. Warp Films, like their musical counterparts, have been a true example of creativity…
June 2019
Burly Q: The Ghosts of Cinema Past
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Join Burly Q in celebrating 10 incredible years of sell out events, with a unique evening inspired by the magic, spectacle and elegance of vintage cinema and Vaudevillian theatre. The event will take place in the main auditorium of the Abbeydale Picture House- a historic Grade II listed building, a former cinema of the early 20th century, and presently the only one of its era left in Sheffield. Each ticket sold for the event will include a small Restoration Levy…
Migration Matters Festival: Seyed Ali Jaberi and the Hamdel Ensemble
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Seyed Ali Jaberi - Hamdel Ensemble at Migration Matters Festival, Sheffield Tickets on sale now via Tickets For Good. This Summer, internationally acclaimed musician and composer, Seyed Ali Jaberi and the Hamdel Ensemble will bring the poetry of Persia’s beloved mystic poet Rumi to life, through ‘All Because of Love’; a music production combining hauntingly beautiful Sufi music, dance and poetry. All Because of Love presents a devotional Sufi setting of Rumi’s poetry, considered in the Middle East to be…
Migration Matters Festival: Lowkey
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Migration Matters is proud to host the internationally acclaimed activist and rapper Lowkey who will be performing songs from his latest album Soundtrack to the Struggle Part 2. The return of one of the UK’s most potent and electrifying rappers. Lowkey is a towering figure of the scene who renews the old tradition of conscious hip-hop activism for the war on terror generation. Fusing politically charged lyrics and deft dissection of topics such as race, war, global poverty and politics…
July 2019
Pedlar’s Corner Flea Market – July
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Monocle Magpie presents their Sheffield Antiques Quarter flea market at Abbeydale Picturehouse, on the first Sunday of every month. A mixture of general Flea Market stalls and specialist Antiques, Vintage, Retro, Arts, Crafts, Makers & Salvage stalls Entry £1 Kids Free Dogs Welcome EVENTS DATES FOR 2019 1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH * 10am-3pm 7 July AUG (no event) 1 Sept, 6 Oct, 3 Nov & 1 Dec Booking a stall: Cars & Inside Spaces £10 / Van £15 (Tables…
Flying Donkey presents: Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita
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Flying Donkey Events presents Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita at the beautiful Abbeydale Picture House. This sublime, critically acclaimed and multi award-winning collaboration between two adventurous virtuoso musicians - Welsh harpist Catrin Finch and Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita - delivers a stunning exhibition of world-class musicianship. Drawing deep on their own diverse traditions and transforming them with remarkable synergy, Catrin and Seckou have built a formidable reputation for their extraordinary performances. Following the huge success of their debut release…