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Mr Burton

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Friday 7 November
Mr Burton

The story of the wild schoolboy Rich Jenkins – son of a boozy miner – and an English teacher who recognized his talent, Philip Burton. A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced. With Toby Jones, Lesley Manville and Harry Lawtey

Doors open/refreshments 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30
Free showing but advance booking is advisable. Pick up a ticket from the library or book online at greenhill.bookwhen.com

Watch the trailer here.

Amadeus

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Friday 5 December
Amadeus

Winner of eight Academy awards, the film depicts the life and work of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart seen through the eyes of his contemporary and rival, Antonio Salieri. Starring Tom Hulce as Mozart.

Doors open/refreshments 7.00pm. Film starts 7.30
Free showing but advance booking is advisable. Pick up a ticket from the library or book online at greenhill.bookwhen.com

Watch the trailer here.

A year with the Chain Gang

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Friday 19 September
“A Year with the Chain Gang”

Sioned-Mair Richard was Lord Mayor of Sheffield from May 2022 to May 2023 which she describes as “a huge privilege”. She was an ardent supporter of our library and visited us several times. In this talk, she describes her experience of  “a year of contrasts from the Cutler’s feast to giant slides in Norfolk Park. Finding parts of Sheffield you didn’t know existed and then back down to earth with a bump!”

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Talk starts 7.30

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

Bottle Green Knickers with Pockets

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Friday 17 Oct 7.30
Bottle Green Knickers with pockets

An evening of nostalgia. Monica talks about growing up in 1950’s Sheffield – a time with no central heating, fitted carpets, computers, automatic washing machines, or mobile phones; when households relied on the red phone box at the end of the street, and no-one took holidays abroad.

Doors open / refreshments 7.00pm. Talk starts 7.30. Tickets (£5) at greenhill.bookwhen.com

 

Behind the Scenes

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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