March 2020
Friday The 13th (1980) & The Evil Dead (1981) double-bill (Reel Steel weekender)
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The Reel Steel Cult Weekender is a celebration of films which hold a ‘classic’ or ‘cult’ status in cinema. Taking place Friday March 13th – Sunday March 15th at Sheffield’s historic Abbeydale Picture House – a Grade II listed 1920’s picture palace cinema – bringing the sense of occasion to match some of cinema’s most iconic films. In this horror classics double-bill, we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Friday The 13th - with a screening taking place on, Friday the…
Kiki’s Delivery Service on 35mm (Reel Steel weekender)
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The Reel Steel Cult Weekender is a celebration of films which hold a ‘classic’ or ‘cult’ status in cinema. Taking place Friday March 13th – Sunday March 15th at Sheffield’s historic Abbeydale Picture House – a Grade II listed 1920’s picture palace cinema – bringing the sense of occasion to match some of cinema’s most iconic films. Kiki's Delivery Service A classic animation from the dearly loved Studio Ghibli - we follow Kiki, a young witch in training as she…
Assault On Precinct 13 (1976) & Robocop (1987) double-bill (Reel Steel weekender)
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The Reel Steel Cult Weekender is a celebration of films which hold a ‘classic’ or ‘cult’ status in cinema. Taking place Friday March 13th – Sunday March 15th at Sheffield’s historic Abbeydale Picture House – a Grade II listed 1920’s picture palace cinema – bringing the sense of occasion to match some of cinema’s most iconic films. The 1976 thriller Assault On Precinct 13 from legendary director John Carpenter follows a small group of law-enforcers and law-breakers, trapped inside a…
Howl’s Moving Castle on 35mm (Reel Steel weekender)
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The Reel Steel Cult Weekender is a celebration of films which hold a ‘classic’ or ‘cult’ status in cinema. Taking place Friday March 13th – Sunday March 15th at Sheffield’s historic Abbeydale Picture House – a Grade II listed 1920’s picture palace cinema – bringing the sense of occasion to match some of cinema’s most iconic films. Howl's Moving Castle Our story follows a self-doubting young woman who, following an encounter with a witch, is cursed with an old body.…
Andro & Eve: The Kingdom Come #6
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Dive into a world into a world of queer joy with this special Under the Sea edition of Andro and Eve’s drag king cabaret! Andro and Eve create feel good events that celebrate queer culture, bringing the community together in Sheffield.
Euporie Presents: Tawiah and DJ Gracie T
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Euporie is excited to bring the extremely talented Tawiah (First Word Records) to Abbeydale Picture House on Friday the 27th of March supported by Sheffield's own DJ Gracie T. This will be a neo-soul night to remember! Tawiah is a singer/songwriter and DJ. Her sound is unprocessed and uncompromising, her voice a singular instrument that alternates between thoughtful restraint and impassioned abandon. The vestiges of Tawiah’s early vocal training in church contrast subtly against the distinctive south London accent that…
April 2020
Euporie Presents: Aadae and DJ MYNA
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A night of incredible afrobeat! Euporie welcomes the amazing solo artist Aadae to the Abbeydale Picture House supported by female Afrobeat DJ MYNA. Born in Nigeria but raised in Peckham, Aadae’s songwriting speaks of family parties spent listening to high life and Afrobeat, long nights in South London dancing to UK garage, and an innate love of the impact pop songwriting can have. Following support from 1Xtra, 6Music, The Fader, The Line Of Best Fit, and more, debut EP ‘Agape’…
Waterlily Project Film Screening
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THE WATERLILY PROJECT is an internationally collaborative, grassroots, feminist hip-hop inspired, passion project. This is a premiere of their film project, in aid of Sheffield Rape & Sexual Assault Centre, featuring a live performance from INAVIBE. Over 100 adults and children residing in 6 countries donated their time and talents to create a collection of 20 short music films. The creative co-conspirators include music producers, musicians, poets, singers, rappers, dancers, choreographers, athletes, visual artists, actors & non-actors alike. Themes of…
May 2020
Flying Donkey presents Peggy Seeger
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Making a very welcome return to Sheffield on her ‘First Farewell Tour’, the charismatic Peggy Seeger - singer, songwriter, feminist, icon, Ewan MacColl’s partner and muse - is the undisputed queen of folk and political song.
Lady Maisery – 10th Anniversary Concert
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Award-winning vocal trio Lady Maisery celebrate 10 years of innovation at the forefront of the English folk scene. Join them at the beautiful Abbeydale Picture House for a unique evening of celebration.