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Behind the Scenes

By Evening Talks

Friday 20 June
Behind the scenes at Sheffield Theatres

Jackie Pass (Assistant to the Chief Executive and Artistic Director) and Kathy Gillibrand (Finance Director) take you behind the scenes of the iconic Crucible, Lyceum and Playhouse theatres to talk about the history, work and upcoming plans for the largest producing theatre complex outside of London.

Door open / refreshments 7.00 pm. Talk starts 7.30

Tickets (£5) available from the library or online at greenhill.bookwhen.com

Sheffield Folk Chorale

By Evening Talks

Saturday 28 June at 7.30pm
Sheffield Folk Chorale Midsummer Concert

This fabulous four-part choir with a fresh sound and glorious harmonies is performing a program of folk music at St Peter’s Church, Greenhill. Tickets (£8) available from library reception or online at greenhill.bookwhen.com. All profits from this event will go to the library.

The History of Sheffield’s Water Supply

By Evening Talks

Friday 18 July
“The history of Sheffield’s Water Supply”

Dr Jenny Stephenson will talk about the turbulent history of our water supplies, waste solutions and various troubles in the pipeline, her emphasis being the effect on health. Her book on the topic will be available to buy for £10 and all proceeds go to charity.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Talk starts 7.30

Children’s Cinema

By Children's Cinema

Our children’s cinema events open the doors and serve refreshments at 2.00pm; the film starts at 2.30. We have sweets and ice creams available for purchase; drinks are free. There is no need to book for these events, and they provide an easy-going environment perfect to introduce younger viewers to cinema-going.

Evening Cinema

By Evening Cinema

Our evening films start at 7.30pm with doors open / refreshments from 7.00. We do not charge for these events but a donation (suggested £5) is always welcome. These events are popular and advance booking is advisable. Tickets are usually available about a month before from library reception or online at greenhill.bookwhen.com

Conclave

By Old Posts

Friday 2 May
Evening Cinema
Conclave

When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a web of conspiracies and intrigue that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church. With Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow.

Watch the trailer here.

Victoria and Abdul

By Evening Cinema

Friday 6 June
Evening Cinema
Victoria and Abdul

Abdul Karim, a young prison clerk from India, travels to present Queen Victoria with a mohur on her Golden Jubilee and strikes an unlikely friendship with her. Based on the book by Shrabani Basu and starring Judi Dench and Ai Fazal.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Film stars 7.30

Watch the trailer here.

The Great Debaters

By Evening Cinema

Friday 4 July
Evening Cinema
The Great Debaters

Based on a true story and set in Texas in 1935, the movie tells of the efforts of Melvin Tolson to place his black debating team on equal footing with the whites at a time when “Jim Crow” laws enforced racial segregation. Directed by and starring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker.

Watch the trailer here.

Billy Elliot

By Evening Cinema

Friday 1 August
Evening Cinema
Billy Elliot

Set in County Durham during the 1984–1985 miners’ strike, the film tells of a working-class boy who has a passion for ballet. His father objects, based on negative stereotypes of male ballet dancers. The film stars Jamie Bell as 11-year-old Billy, and Julie Walters as his ballet teacher.

Watch the trailer here.

Legend of the Guardians

By Old Posts

Saturday 3 May
Children’s Cinema
Legend of the Guardians

Impressive animation and an epic good-versus-evil tale from the studio that brought you “Happy Feet”. Emtionally involving with a compelling story that matches the film’s breathtaking visual beauty. Voice talents include Helen Mirram and Sam Neill.

Doors open / refreshments 2.00pm. Film starts 2.30 Free showing and no need to book.

Watch the trailer here.