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34: WHAT KATIE SAID Spoken word artist, performer, poet – Kate Tempest has many talents.

We sat down with her to unpick her latest album The Book of Traps and Lessons ahead of her show in Sheff.

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Exposed met up with a young alt-rock band called Jestki in the Riverside for a bite and a scoop ahead of filming for their Exposed In Session.

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Keep it local with this selection of gifts from some of Sheffield’s finest independents.

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68: SUPPER’S UP The Mowbray venue in Kelham Island hosts one of the city’s finest foodie experiences with their Supper Clubs. Not heard of it? You have now…

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upfront: kick off

illuminate the gardens in numbers

Illuminate the Gardens is Sheffield’s ultimate fireworks and lighting show, returning for its third year at the Botanical Gardens and promising more street food traders, activities and extravagantly decorated areas for all the family to enjoy. On each evening a ‘low bangs’ display will precede the main event – head to illuminatethegardens. co.uk for ticket info and times.

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Street food traders, ranging from stonebaked pizza to poutine, will be serving up grub at the event.

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Bars on-hand to provide refreshments including a pop-up tipi with open fire and craft offerings from Triple Point Brewery.

17,000 The rough number of attendees expected over the weekend at the Botanical Gardens.

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upfront the great outdoors

If, like us, you get your kicks from gorgeous pictures of the Peak District, Julian Hill’s Instagram account might be right up your street. This sunrise shot taken at Stanage Edge is one of many stunning images he’s taken while traversing the national park. @fastpacker

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Joe Scarborough The Pitsmoor-born artist takes us round his special place in Sheffield, providing us with some typically poetic soundbites along the way…

“My favourite place, well, it’s actually a walk. If you go to Endcliffe Park and walk right up through to the Norfolk Arms in Ringinglow. I love it, either way. You know, maybe have a pint at the end. It reminds me that this is basically a city in Derbyshire, we’re that close to it. We don’t think about counties anymore do we? I don’t mind the tweed of North Yorkshire but I prefer the working clothes of the South, I equate to the similarly attired!

When you arrive at the end and turn back, you can see your city.

I look at it and think ‘that belongs to me’. I share it with other people of course, but it’s my city. I really love that. I like vantage points and, as you know, Sheffield is like Rome and is built on seven hills. I don’t have many problems anymore, but if I do I’ll do this walk. You can just take in the scene; it’s George Cunningham country up there of course and I can see why he loved it so much.

It’s absolute solitude and that becomes a treasure in life.

You can also drop down through Dore or Eccy Road or get the bus - when you get to my age you know where all the best bus stops are. I don’t use my bus pass, I brandish it like a badge in CSI. But when you do this walk, and it’s a walk up through Sheffield’s history as most of them are, you feel you’ve passed a test when you’ve finished. Especially when you’re 82!

Joe Scarborough’s incredibly popular retrospective ‘Life in the Big Village’ is entering its final month at Weston Park Museum. Do pay a visit before November 24. More details over at joescarboroughart.co.uk. www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 11

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King of the Hill Last month the ‘Park Hill Shop’ opened on Pinstone Street, displaying merchandise, local artists’ work and a model room from student developer Alumno, the specialist company opening Park Hill’s student accommodation next September.

Designed by local Architects, Witham Cox, students will be able to get a taste of the planned accommodation at the shop located opposite the Peace Gardens.

David Campbell, MD of Alumno, said: “Our project at Park Hill will allow us to offer a truly memorable living experience for students in Sheffield.

They will be able to live in an iconic building and in a brilliant location for the city centre.

“The shop will give everyone in Sheffield a chance to connect with this project and experience the transformation and rebirth of this legacy firsthand. We are planning numerous exciting events throughout the year to help raise awareness of the project.”

The first exhibition is by renowned photographer and writer Martin Gray who was commissioned by Alumno to document the change at site. Martin has interviewed many involved in the construction of the project who have a link and personal history with Park Hill from its original opening in the 1961.

The shop front has been designed by renowned designer Ben Kelly famous for the Hacienda interiors in Manchester. Ben Kelly and Brinkworth Design have been commissioned to design the interiors and the community space at Béton House, Park Hill. alumnogroup.com

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Standing Tall

Plans have been revealed for a £100m development in Sheffield that could create Yorkshire’s tallest building.

CODE Co-Living has submitted plans for a development of three buildings: one of 12 storeys, a second of 16 storeys, and a 36-storey tower. At 117 metres tall, the main tower would be taller than a 114 metre building currently under construction in Leeds, which was set to become the tallest in the region.

The proposed co-living scheme would provide 1,370 private studio apartments for rent, available for both students and non-students. Communal spaces would also be incorporated, including dining and café facilities, a 50-piece gymnasium, cinema room, private study spaces and a large first floor southfacing outdoor roof terrace.

The development site was previously occupied by South Yorkshire Housing and Dexel car repairs on Wellington Street to the side of the Vita building, just off Charter Row and close to The Light Cinema complex at the Moor.

Jamie Lewis, of CODE, said: “We have been looking for a site in Sheffield for several years. From the outside, it is clear that the city is going places with Heart of the City II and developments on The Moor transforming the city centre. We want to be a part of this.

“We have worked hard with the planning department to bring forward a high-quality design. We’ve conducted wind analyses and have amended our proposals significantly to meet the requirements of planners, who we’ve worked with constructively.

“We also recognise our social responsibility. Our commitment to affordable housing will ensure people from across the city’s communities have the chance to access the jobs and opportunities that the new, dynamic city centre increasingly provides.”

It is hoped that the planning application will be decided before Christmas. If approved, Code aims to start on site in spring 2020.

Non-Sheffield people are sometimes a bit mystified as to why my wife and I moved here last year, especially as we have absolutely no pre-existing ties to the area...

However, Sheffield people understand why we’d want to be here centre, and a long-awaited first visit to the Crucible. I’ve met more instantly. I think that sums the city up: little-appreciated by people into climbing here than anywhere else. I’ve tried parkrun outsiders but loved by anyone who takes the time to discover its for the first time despite running like Mr Bean. I’ve also been to magic. In our case, we visited together for the first time a few many, many cultural events such as Festival of Debate, Off the years ago and almost instantly saw it was a place where we could Shelf, Tramlines, Sheffield Carnival, Doc/Fest (my wife was an imagine living one day. extra in a film), Phlegm’s exhibition, PhotoI’m originally from Brighton and my wife marathon Sheffield, spoken word poetry, the is from London. I thought we’d stand out as launch of the Writers Hub…. being southerners here (I lived so south that Everyone in Sheffield raves about the French TV used to interfere with our signal), Peaks – and I love them too – but I’ve been but we don’t, and that’s partly because lots of even more excited by walks along the Don, people go to uni here and never leave. We’ve the canal and through the many astounding Once, for no lived in a variety of countries and Sheffield parks. Once, for no particular reason, I particular has a blend of so many of the things we to get up early and go on the longest reason, I decided decided appreciated in the other places. walk of my life, about 50km, around the city to get up early For example, I think Sheffield has the best (and that was the first time I checked out pubs in the world. In most cities I find one High Green). and go on the or two pubs that are gems, but here I only The sense of social responsibility in the longest walk of know a few that aren’t. Proper beer, from city is brilliant. I’ve become Chair of an my life, about great breweries, at fair prices, served in charamazing local charity called The Suit Works acterful settings – even the beer festival is 50km, around the and co-run a meetup called Social Good held in an industrial museum! My local, the Sheffield. Everywhere I turn there are local city (and that New Barrack Tavern, is the Yorkshire Cider grassroots initiatives making a difference. was the first Pub of the Year! Pretty special. The food Everything isn’t perfect here but the people here is amazing too; I’ve loved trying every have a good attitude, a sense of community time I checked pork sandwich I can find, I’ve even chatted and a refreshing lack of pretension. out High Green). with someone who used to play golf with Mr I don’t consider myself a local just yet, Beres. Yemeni food was also new to me and but I’m getting there. I’ve even influenced has been a particular highlight. my Dad to become= a fan of Hendos, I know how to correctly I’ve seen more live sport in Sheffielld than perhaps in the rest pronounce both Oughtibridge and – even more importantly – of my life combined: the Steelers for hockey, the Sharks for basket- Penistone. We’ve bought our first home here so we’re sticking ball, the Tigers for speedway, the world’s oldest football derby around. Now we feel like the lucky insiders who have an insight between Sheffield FC and Hallam FC, a cycle race through the city into just how amazing this city is.

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Stories to Tell A selection of fictional short stories from some of the city’s most celebrated writers, The Book of Sheffield was launched at Off the Shelf Festival last month. Prior to the event Exposed’s Rebecca Finlay spoke to Catherine Taylor, who was tasked with editing a collection of work that delves into the complex, multi-faceted identity of her hometown.

How was the idea of the book originally conceived?

Comma Press is based in Manchester and it deals only with short fiction. It’s been running this city series, I believe, for over a decade now. They’ve gone all over the world with short stories from places like Tokyo, Gaza and others closer to home. Last year they put out the Book of Birmingham, and they’ve also done ones for Leeds and Newcastle.

I grew up in Sheffield and I’m a critic, writer and an editor. I’ve written a few articles about the city that have been published in the Guardian and the Time Literary Supplement. These were kind of forming the basis of a memoir that I’m writing about the city called The Stirrings. While I was working on that I was thinking about why Comma hadn’t done one on Sheffield yet. I knew the press, having written about their books in the past, so I sort of nagged them!

The remit from Comma I was given was very loose: any genre, from Sheffield’s past, present or future, or even

“Ten different writers provide ten different lookout points, looking down onto this city and expressing what it means to them.”

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an imagined past, present or future. This meant that there was a huge amount of scope for all the writers.

How did you go about choosing the contributors?

Some of them I knew already just because I’ve worked in the publishing world for a long time. As it was a collaboration with Comma, we just went through a list of people and threw around some ideas. There were other people we would have loved to contribute, but they couldn’t because the timing was quite limited. We only had a brief window in terms of commissioning and putting the book out by the time we’d agreed it was going to happen.

What sort of themes and ideas are explored in the book?

With Margaret Drabble, for example, we’d already found an existing story that would have worked well. But she said that she actually wanted to write a new story. Hers is very interesting because it touches on the #MeToo movement. She’s writing it from the perspective of someone who was an actress in the seventies, and there was an incident at the Crucible theatre that she looks back on and thinks whether it was a #MeToo moment. It sets something that’s very current in a different context. Gregory writes about migrancy and alludes to the refugee crisis.

Naomi writes about being in a band and breaking up, but she’s written it retrospectively so it begins with the split and ends with the beginning. Carl has written a story set in a factory during the 80s about a pair of petty thieves.

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What do you it is about Sheffield that makes it a special setting for storytelling?

I think because it’s a very urban city that is surrounded by this extraordinary countryside. I also see it as a city of two halves. I grew up in middle-class Sheffield in Broomhill, but I was always aware that there was another side to the city with all the high-rise brutalist estates. It was a really divided place in that sense. It’s interesting how you can delve into Sheffield’s multi-layeredness, because it’s also very much a city of protest and resistance. Not just drawing on the more recent save the trees campaigns but also the miners’ strike. There’s just a huge amount of stuff going on here.

I think it’s also a place with lots of history that you can really tap into. Désirée Reynolds has written a fascinating story about an African child that came to Sheffield in the 1900s with a troop of performers. The grave of the child can actually be found in the General Cemetery. It is based on a true story, but it’s just so unknown.

What is so appealing about having multiple writers contributing to the book?

I think because it really shows breadth. If you just write one story, it’s only going to be from one person’s perspective. Ten different writers provide ten different lookout points, looking down onto this city and expressing what it means to them. I think Comma thought a collection of short stories would represent all the different facets that make up a city today. I believe that you can’t really express that as well with factual writing or journalistic pieces – it has to come from the imagination. I think that’s what makes it relevant, not just to people living in Sheffield, but also to people who just want to read a really good story.

The Book of Sheffield is out now at commapress.co.uk

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The onset of winter doesn’t have to mean social hibernation.

We’ve rounded up some of the best days out in and around God’s Own County to keep you well occupied!

Words: Sally Strong

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Kelham Island Museum Adults £7.50 // Kids under 16 go free.

Managed by the Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust, Kelham Island Museum is located in one of the oldest industrial areas of the city. It boasts one of the last remaining Bessemer Converters in the world, along with the 12,000 horsepower Don Engine, the most powerful working steam engine in Europe, which you can see running during various points in the day. The Trust also maintains Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet and the Sheperd Wheel, so you can explore the depth of Sheffield’s steelmaking heritage to your heart’s content. simt.co.uk/kelham-island-museum

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Wentworth Castle Gardens £8.50 Adult // £4.25 Child // £21.25 Family South Yorkshire’s only Grade I-listed landscape that offers visitors sights such as the sham ruin of Stainborough Castle, the Union Jack Garden, the Victorian greenhouse (which was one of the first places in the UK to have electric lighting) and Lady Lucy’s Walk, a towering row of lime trees. Dogs are very welcome, as long as they’re kept on a short lead, and you can enjoy afternoon tea in the newly-opened Log Barn Café on-site.

Wentworth Woodhouse is located nearby (built by extended members of the same family who had a fierce rivalry) – so why not visit both? nationaltrust.org.uk/wentworth-castle-gardens

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autumn days out

Ecclesall Woods Free (it’s the woods!)

Enjoy the change of the seasons and watch the leaves switch colour whilst exploring the 9.5 miles of paths and bridleways in these ancient woods. Full of interesting bits of history, including a crater made by a WW2 bomb and a 200-year-old oak tree. There’s the Woodland Coffee shop located in the discovery centre, or you can head down to the nearby Summerhouse for a delicious lunch to rest your legs and recuperate.

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Yorkshire Sculpture Park Free entry, pay for parking.

Brave potentially rubbish weather and visit the Yorkshire Sculpture park to blow away those cobwebs and get outdoors. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park boasts 80 openair artworks in 500 acres of the Wentworth Estate, so wandering around you’ll find something interesting even if you’re not an art nut. Regular tours are offered, just to make sure you find everything (more info is available online).

Afterwards warm up (and dry off) in the café or the newly-opened restaurant at the Weston Centre. ysp.org.uk

Whitby Abbey Adult £8.90 // Child £5.30 // Concession £8 A trip to one of Yorkshire’s most idyllic coastal spots isn’t complete without a climb up the 199 steps to visit 1500+ years old abbey. The iconic gothic ruins are well-known for inspiring Bram Stoker as he penned his 1897 Dracula novel.

Learn more about the intriguing history of the structure in the visitors centre, now with improved facilties and a new coffee shop by the entrance. Post-visit fish and chips by the harbour strongly recommended.

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National Media and Science museum Free Situated over seven floors in the heart of Bradford, the National Media and Science museum is the place to go to learn all about media, science, television and film. The museum is very familyfriendly and offers regular learning workshops and exhibitions.

There’s almost too much about here to fit into one article, so head over to the website to see what’s on. scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk

Sheffield Antiques Quarter Flea Market £1 entry, kids go free.

Held the first Sunday of every month, 10am-3pm.

Why not have a lazy Sunday and wander down to the Sheffield Antiques market, situated both in and outside Abbeydale Picture House. There’ll be a variety of independent traders, along with a selection of vintage and antique stalls. If you’ve not quenched your thirst for antiquing then explore the quarter a bit deeper and head into one of the many antique shops nearby.

Top tip: after you’ve stocked up on something retro, head on over to the Broadfield pub where you can stuff yourself with a delicious Sunday Roast. sheffieldantiquesquarter.co.uk

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the peaks Free Who needs a fancy holiday when you’ve got all this on your doorstep, eh? A mere 20-minute drive from the bustling city centre you hit the stunning scenery of the Peak District. Perfect for those long winter walks ending in a traditional countryside pub, head to visitpeakdistrict.com for the best trails plus a wealth of other leisure activities on offer. Just hop on a bus from the city centre or Ecclesall Road and away you go!

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Treat yourself, sip on mulled wine, and absorb the festive atmosphere within the Medieval City. Too soon?

Then find yourself at the York Farmers Market, situated on Parliament Street, the first Friday of the month from 9am-4pm, where you can pick up local produce like cheeses, chutneys and fresh veggies. Make a day of it and dive back into history by visiting the abundance of museums and historical sites dotted around the city.

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The Hepworth Wakefield Free The home of Wakefield’s art collection, this gallery houses many Hepworth pieces, along with works by Lowry and Henry Moor. This autumn the gallery offers an exhibition of early works by David Hockney and Alan Davie, which will display pieces not been seen publicly for decades.

If you’ve seen enough art The Hepworth also boasts a great café and gift shop to keep you busy! hepworthwakefield.org

the deep Adult £14 // Child £11 // Concessions £13 One of the country’s best aquariums, The Deep is home to over 5,000 types of marine life (including seven species of shark). Enter into a journey through the oceans, meeting an array of intresting characters along the way and learn about the challenges facing underwater habitats in the modern world. There’s a host of activities to explore including touch pool sessions, daily dive presentations and live feeds. thedeep.co.uk

Marsden Moor Estate Free Stretch those legs and take a brisk walk on this breath-taking moor in the middle of Brontë country. Dogs are of course welcome and the estate offers sites such as Pule Hill, the moors’ highest point which offers an amazing 360-degree view of the surrounding area. There are few amenities here, but head down into Marsden Village for creature comforts from The Railway, Mozzarella’s Pizzeria and the Riverhead Brewery and Tap.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Adult £16.50-£18 // Child £14.50-£15 // Concession £15.50-£16 The UK’s number one walk-through wildife adventure, home to some of the most amazing animals on the planet from polar bears to rhinos and lions.

There’s over 70 species to see and learn about, with the opportunity to get up close and personal by booking meet experiences on the website. yorkshirewildlifepark.com

royaL AMOURIES Free One of the most important collections of arms and armour in the whole world, this multistorey museum is based in Leeds city centre and takes visitors on a journey through different ages of warfare and how they were shaped by the items used.

Currently showing is ‘Make: Believe’ – an exhibition that features weapons from film, television, stage and more. royalarmouries.org

Magna Science Adventure Museum Adult £10.95 // Child £8.95 // Child under 2 free Packed with interactive exhibits and visually stunning displays, this former steelworks explores science and technology in four sections: air, earth fire and water. You can learn about the history of making steel in Sheffield and experience how a real working factory would’ve sounded and felt like with the stunning Big Melt experience. visitmagna.co.uk

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First of all, where are you guys from?

Jack: We’re originally from Rotherham.

Charles: We all live in Sheffield now, but we grew up together in Rotherham How did you all meet?

Charles: Me and Jack met at school. I met Alex (drums) and Elliot (guitar) through skateboarding. I was friends with them all individually first.

How did you get into making your own music?

Jack: I started getting lessons when I was about thirteen through to sixteen. I would just play by myself and jam a little bit. We learnt ‘Damnit’ by Blink 182 and ‘Basket Case’ by Green Day and that was it.

Charles: We’d play an acoustic cover of ‘Damnit’ at every house party we went to, on every occasion. We were those guys. I’d had guitar lessons when I was really young, but I think I went to like three and couldn’t figure it out so I bailed. Later on, a mate had gone into town to sell his guitar at a pawnbrokers and I said I’d take it off him. I just watched a load of YouTube videos so I’m pretty selftaught. We were always massively into bands and going to shows together. We were really into metal and hardcore music. Then when the emo scene came over from the US we started listening to that and going to those shows. I just thought we could do something like that.

Who are your musical influences?

Jack: There are a good few. We grab a lot from American emo and UK emo.

Charles: American Midwest emo bands like Modern Baseball and American Football are massive influence on us. More locally, bands like Gnarwolves when we were growing us were a big influence, and that sort of DIY punk scene, just the ethos of that entire scene.

‘Easy Peeler’ is a great song. It seems like you’ve taken a lot of care in putting out a really strong debut single.

Charles: Yeah definitely. To us, that song is like three or four years old. It was written a really long time ago, and we’ve sort of just incubated that along with the rest of our songs. ‘Easy Peeler’ is just me being an upset, pissed off little 16-year-old! It’s an accumulation of young relationships, a lot of angst, a lot of heartbreak. Just feeling like anybody does at that age – anxiously wanting to do something and not really knowing how to do it. I think the stuff we’re writing→

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Since the release of their debut single ‘Easy Peeler’ back in July, South Yorkshire alt-rock outfit Jetski have been making waves in Sheffield. With their sellout first gig in August to a spot on BBC Radio Sheffield in September, the young group have set the bar high. Ahead of a live session with Exposed, I met with Charles (vocals/guitar) and Jack (bass) to talk emo influences, perfectionism and future plans…

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now is more mature to some degree, talking about some it. We’re going to try and do the same with the rest of the more serious issues. tunes we put out How come it took you so long to get your first single The music video was wicked; did that take a lot of time out? and effort as well?

Charles: It sort of felt like no one really had the time, and Charles: I’ve been making music videos for bands we didn’t want to do it until it’d be really good. I started around Sheffield for about three or four years. And I writing songs acoustically when I was about 16 and then think this one is the best one I’ve ever made or had a showed them to my guitarist Elliot. I showed the songs to part in making. Also, we really enjoy being able to Alex and Jack and over time they convinced me that they have control over everything we’re putting out. We like were worth putting out there and doing something with. making the tunes, we like making the merch, we like When we started playing them together, we realised that making the videos. Trying to get your music out there when you write a song and play it for a year it changes and have people hear it and understand it is so hard and into a completely different thing. That always creates a people bang on about how hard it is, so we thought we problem because you have to decide when to stop. had to do everything we could to give it the strongest Jack: No. You need to decide when to stop. It’s not an start possible. And a music video definitely attracts issue with anyone else. attention. We dragged round all our equipment around Charles: You have to decide when it’s finished and that’s Sheffield for three weekends in a row and convinced our hard! We want to do everything like it’s the last time we’ll friends to hold the cameras for us. ever do it, because if we only release that one thing at You’ve only been putting yourself out there for a least it’ll be cool. couple of months, but where do you want to be in a Would you say you’re a bit of a perfectionist then? year’s time?

Charles: Yeah, without a doubt! You’re trying to put Charles: A Grammy would be great. somebody else in your shoes. When I write a song it’s Jack: We could do a Teen Choice Award. I want to get a snapshot of a time in my life or a feeling and I want slimed. to get that across in the clearest way possible. I don’t Charles: To do a tour, to play somewhere abroad, would think there’s anything wrong with be great. We’ve got loads of audio equipbeing a perfectionist as long as you’re ment in the hopes that we can go somenot delaying anything. Right now we where. That’s where we’d like to be and have upwards of about sixteen blocks of just to experience this with my friends.

An exclusive online gig songs that we’re working on that we’re from some of the city’s finest Jack: Just more music. More shows. planning to slowly roll out.

Charles: Also, seeing people that have musical exports, filmed live So are you planning on releasing an made being in a band a full time occuevery month EP any time soon, or do you just want pation, that’s something that’s defiWatch the session online to roll them out one-by-one? nitely has pushed us. That that could at: www.exposedmagazine.

Charles: We talked a lot about this be an option… It’d be sick. I feel like I co.uk with our manager and we think that could give quite a faux answer and say, In Session produced by: bringing out the singles allow us to “I’m happy to just play for 300-capped Joseph Food @JosephFood gauge a response and for us to seasonvenues”, but fuck it, I would love to be Filmed & directed by: ally drop songs as well. I think that with on a massive stage. I would love for as Tristan Ayling – www.

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’s t a h t k I thin ortant an imp n to make tio e c t i n r i t w s i I d en h w e e s becau ying to solvot I’m tr ing in me, n y l somethbut hopefulst ; ne o h t in youn a h gt i e n b w e o m y m about e enables l g r g u u o r t y s s s ce c a o t hen w s you e l ugg r t . s t i n o t ow n te s i l u o y In an age where social media rules our existence, climate change is threatening the planet, and politicians are making a right hash of it all, Kate Tempest is whipping up another storm with latest release ‘The Book of Traps and Lessons’. It’s a thoughtprovoking album that expresses the worries felt by most living in the modern world.

Words: Ruth Alexander With an album tour coming to Sheffield on Saturday 9th November, I sat down with Kate to discuss the new record, musical process and how creativity is fundamental for human connection.

We start out by talking about how the new album came about and the unique way in which it was approached. “The process of making it was unlike other albums that me and Dan Carey [co-writer and producer] have done. He and I usually lock ourselves away in a studio and we just throw everything that we have at the ideas and we just… we kind

of tunnel down this rabbit hole, narrative or sound or drums or whatever it is, and we get really involved in it. This album was different because of the presence of Rick Rubin, who acted like a guide for me.”

One of the most influential producers in the last few decades, Rubin has produced records for The Beastie Boys, Run DMC and Red Hot Chili Peppers amongst many other big names in the industry. He got in touch out of the blue, and thrilled by the opportunity to collaborate, Kate jumped at the chance to work together following a phone www.exposedmagazine.co.uk | 35

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conversation that mooted the idea of a new record. She describes the process that she, Dan and Rick went through.

“We would play Rick all the demos and then he would encourage us to pursue certain aspects and the things he was most interested in; the main thing that he thought this album should really be about was discovering how the lyrics and the music should be locking in with each other.

Kate emphasises that in this album she’s “not rapping to the beat. I’m going at the pace of the words and the music is following the lyric.” From the sounds of it the musical process that Rick “It makes so much sense was encouraging was a difficult thing and it seems so easy to for Kate to nail as an artist so used explain, but when we to rapping and sticking to a beat. “It were trying to discover makes so much sense and it seems so easy to explain, but when we were how to do that it was trying to discover how to do that just so impossible and it was just so impossible and you you have to understand have to understand ‘cos it’s like I’ve ‘cos it’s like I’ve spent spent 15 years staying on a beat and 15 years staying on a suddenly this fantastic, legendary beat and suddenly this hip-hop producer is telling me to fantastic, legendary hip- stop rapping.”

The result of this new process is hop producer is telling an album that is drenched in gestural me to stop rapping.” music that sets the backdrop for Kate’s usual blend of provocative, gripping lyrics which highlight current woes of the world.

I ask her if she always intended for the album to be a record of two halves: The Book of Traps followed by The Book of Lessons, with hard-hitting poem ‘All Humans Too Late’

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bridging one into the other.

“It just kind of naturally seemed to be what was occurring from the demos that were successful. They wouldn’t make any sense at all and as we were starting to compile them, this kind of shape came naturally. I tried to kind of force a narrative into the demos that we had and Rick was basically like: stop doing that, you don’t need to do that, let the songs show you how they want to be heard.

It sounds so esoteric but it really was this process of trying to get out of the way of the essential creative process. Yeah, the album is in two halves, The Book of Traps and The Book of Lessons absolutely that’s what we’ve created, but it wasn’t like previous albums where I started with a map and I filled in the details. This was like a process of discovery and it just transpired that this is apparently what’s going on in my head basically, which is great.”

It seems that Rick Rubin’s presence has allowed Kate to unlock untapped material and creativity which has resulted in a somewhat personal and intimate album. When I ask Kate if this is the case she simply replies: “Yeah, I suppose it is that.”

We start talking more about the narrative of the album and how a lot of the content is very relatable. With subjects such as relationships, sexuality, personal triumphs, and selfesteem being interwoven throughout, the listener can truly get involved in what Kate is imparting. Some subjects seem politically-motivated with themes such as climate change and racism coming through in the tracks. I ask Kate if this is her intention with the album and whether her artistic output is intrinsically motivated by her own politics.

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happening when I write is that I am processing everything that’s going on for me. My politics, my particular belief systems, it’s all going to be there in the work, but it’s not what’s starting the ball rolling; it’s not like I sit there deciding to write a poem that will be political. I feel like, especially at this time, that creativity, literature, music, it can all go much further towards connecting people that feel disconnected from each other. And so actually the less prominent my particular political beliefs are the better because actually what I’m trying to express is something bigger, something more universal, than this particular current fractured climate.” She goes on to say that sometimes people can feel threatened when they think someone is making a political statement towards them resulting in them closing themselves off. “Not to say that I don’t stand behind my beliefs, I want them to be prevalent and visible but my main motive for creativity is a desire to connect, and connection is the thing that drives me and it’s universal. It really is truly a universal thing that I’m hoping to achieve.”

As she talks about her craft, I can really see that her motivation is connectio: no matter what statements she makes through her lyrics, she just wants people to connect over them. That then gets her thinking about the world and how she can show that she, too, is connected with us. With this album Kate really makes a point of how the world is shaped right now and how it all is, frankly, a bit of a mess.

“I think it’s important to say that when I’m writing about people I’m writing about myself, as I’m as much in this mess as anybody else. It’s not like I’m standing outside the mess going “Guys, what a mess.” It’s like I’m in the mess saying to myself “Kate, what a mess you’re in,” you know? I think that’s

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my main motive for creativity is desire to connect, and connection is the thing that drives me and it’s universal. It really is truly a universal thing that I’m hoping to achieve. an important distinction to make because when I write I’m trying to solve something in me, not in you, but hopefully me being that honest about my own struggle enables you to access your own struggles when you listen to it.”

This statement alone encapsulates the effect of the entire album. Listening to it can really make you look inward and feel that someone else out there understands what you are going through, and that someone is Kate. As we move on from the heavier subjects of human connection and personal struggle, we talk about how this album has been in the making for over five years and how some demos for this album turned into Kate’s successful 2016 album Let Them Eat Chaos. It comes across that Kate is an incredibly

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“I think they are just different facets of my creative personality really, but I absolutely love making music; I can’t tell you how much I love it when I’m in the recording studio. Writing music I really do feel like it’s my purpose on the planet, I fucking love it so much but when I’m working on other forms that I find more challenging that brings out a different part of me, a part of me that needs a challenge in order to overcome an obstacle. There is a part of my creativity that flourishes under pressure, to do things that are really, really hard. I really appreciate throwing something at myself like a play or a novel or something that is just so hugely challenging. They’re all different and I have this feeling that if I wasn’t doing all these different things, I would be exhausted, but because I do all these different things it reenergises me; I can go from working really hard on an album, and then I switch focus and work on a poetry collection. It reenergises my motivation.”

I ask her if she’s always been like this, using creativity as a way to motivate herself. “When I think about my childhood I was always really in love with reading and writing and listening to music, I was literally in love with it. It was nothing like it is now though. It’s not like I knew that it was creativity, it was just what I personally really liked to do. I just loved to read and write stories and I really like music but it wasn’t until much later that I had the realisation that this could be my life and I wanted it to be my life.” The way she speaks about herself and her craft is very humble and it’s easy to tell that she feels lucky for being able to do what she loves as way of work.

I emphasise that her work, her album, touches so many people and that is clear by the success of her recent tour that people really respond to her in an emotional way. As the conversation draws to a close, Kate is keen to mention that she is very excited to come to Sheffield as part of her album tour and I finish by asking her if it ever gets overwhelming seeing the effect of her music at her live shows.

“Yeah, it’s completely overwhelming. I mean, it’s like you’re not really thinking about how it’s gonna be listened to when you’re creating something, you’re just trying to get through the process and then there’s this quite exciting bit when it comes out and you start performing it and you start seeing what it’s doing to people and how people are connecting with it – it’s, like, crazy, it’s just crazy.”

This statement is seen off with a modest laugh, showing how, even now, she still doesn’t quite believe how her output is affecting people. She then again thanks me for listening to her album and we have a very quick chat about the things to check out in Sheffield once the tour arrives before signing off to carry on with our days.

After our chat I felt such a sense of happiness after having such a lovely conversation with a genuine person. Despite all her success and fame, Kate Tempest still remains a true person who is just trying to connect with people by producing music and words – a sentiment which in this lonely technological age is much needed.

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How to win at Christmas shopping while keepin’ it local…

Plantology

Everybody knows someone who is obsessed with plants and flowers. Planetology on Division Street is a great go to for you to find a perfect gift for your green-fingered pal. Their best sellers include a Bulbasaur planter which you can pre-order online and the unique Fishtail cactus. Plantology also do deliveries.

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Moonko

Moonko stocks homeware, cards, prints, plants and ceramic pots. It’s fab for little gifts and is the perfect place if you know somebody who’s just moved into a new home and needs a couple of housewarming gifts to help settle in.

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Red Haus Books

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This little shop housed in Kommune Castlehouse is filled with independent publications, books and magazines. They also pack their own homeware and stationary section, making them the perfect spot of unique gifts for any voracious readers you might know.

Red Haus Books is perfect if you have anyone in your life who loves reading and having political discussions at the Christmas Dinner table. They see reading as revolutionary and their books stocked reflect this mind-set, housing categories such as Feminism, Postcolonialism, Economy and British Politics.

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Record Junkee

This independent venue, bar and shop is a great place to go to for the cratediggers out there. Their collection is extensive and huge, covering various genres of music.

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Site Gallery Shop

The shop in the Site Gallery is full of great bits and bobs. You can find books, cards, stationary, gift-wrap and homeware, such as handmade mugs and tote bags.

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APG Works

A unique print from a local artist is a great gift and APG Works offers a range of frames and prints. The shop is full to the brim with brilliant art as well as offering a framing service so your prints look beautiful and professional whilst on the wall.

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Record Collector

Record Collector opened its doors in 1978 and houses Sheffield’s largest collection of records, which stands at about 50,000 disks - they even hosted Public Enemy for a signing in 2015!

It’s full of new and old records and is great for a browse.

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The Nichols Building Turners Bottle Shop

Situated over a 3-storey Victorian warehouse, the Nichols Building is jam-packed with a bunch of vintage clothing, retro homeware, records and antiques. It is the best place for an afternoon of rummaging so you can find the perfect, high-quality vintage gift.

Turners Bottle Shop offers a bunch of bottles from independent breweries with beers from Thornbridge and Bradfield breweries, along with national breweries such as Beavertown and Cloudwater. Head on down and fill up a gift box, making somebody a tasty bespoke gift.

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The Front Parlour

This little gem on Sharrowvale Road is full of knick-knacks, trinkets and treasures. If you’re after something beautiful from a bygone era then this is the place to head to pick up vintage jewellery, clothing, homeware and so much more.

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For thirty years the Dram Shop has sold bottles of beers, wines, ciders and whiskeys to the people of Sheffield. Head on over here to pick up bottles from a range of breweries, both local and national, making a perfect gift for someone who loves a good beer or a quality drink.

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Always good for a festive bargain or two, Sheffield’s popular indoor market is packed with independent traders selling everything from clothing to craft beer. As well as gifts, you can get your Christmas cards here, visit the butchers for a turkey, pick up some decorations, or grab some tasty sweet treats. Also, if you’re working in the city centre, online Christmas shopping can be delivered directly to their Amazon lockers for pick-up. Handy, no?

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Book via bookings@devonshirecat.co.uk or 0114 279 6700.

THE OLD HOUSE AT HOME

113-117 Devonshire Street, Devonshire Quarter, S3 7SB Whether it’s a cocktail masterclasses, a gin experience or a three-course dinner, the recently reopened Old House on Division Street has pretty much everybody covered with their offering. They’re even putting together a ‘gin and jazz’ night in the middle of December, if that’s your bag…

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BUON NATALE!

Eagle Works, 34-36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham, S3 8DH Part of the Citu development down at Little Kelham, Domo has brought a truly authentic slice of Sicilian food to Sheffield since the summer. Choose from Christmas lunch for £24.50pp, the lager Christmas dinner option for £34pp or a simple drinks package.

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GAME ON

41 Boston St, S2 4QF Nothing says Christmas like sitting down for a few tense board games. The Treehouse has more than 300 games to browse whilst its selection of locallysourced sharing plates (meat, veggie and vegan options), bar snacks and a great drinks selection will you keep you ticking over when the work-place tension overspills into the final round of Frustration. Prices here start from £18.50 for the Christmas buffet.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

Generation 1: Avec Building 3-7 Sidney St, S1 4RG // Generation 2: St James House, Vicar Ln, S1 2EX You can skip the sesh and go straight to the arguments here whilst the team try to escape the Christmas-themed games rooms. With packages starting from £23 per person, each party gets a game, and two drinks tokens each. Certain packages include a Christmas feast option, so there’s plenty to choose from here.

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HOLY NIGHT

Church, 4a Rutland Way, S3 8DG This Christmas, Church Temple of Fun is celebrating with a selection of festive specials (vegan Crimbo poutine, anyone?), along with its mainstay Saints and Sinners menu. For groups of 8 or more with a preorder and deposit in advance, your party can select a main, side and dessert along with some celebratory fizz for £25. booking@templeof.fun // templeof.fun

3 COU R SES | ÂŁ25P P Winter vegetable soup Chicken liver parfait with brioche and pickled grapes Duo of smoked salmon

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Applewood smoked cheddar souffle with a celery and walnut salad Traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings Tandoori cod with a sweet potato and spinach curry Slow braised shoulder of lamb with creamy mashed potato Vegetable wellington

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Sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream Selection of cheeses and biscuits Christmas pudding with brandy sauce Iced chocolate and orange parfait

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More than just a room Your time at university is about more than just studying. Of course you’ll end up cramming all-nighters in at the library, there’s no escaping that, but your time as a student is precious.

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Your student years are supposed to be the best years of your life and you’ll remember them forever. So don’t mess them up!

Prioritise your health and wellbeing, and most of all, make sure you have fun!

At YPP our focus is to provide accommodation that does just that, encouraging fun, supporting health and wellbeing, and maximising your student experience. Choose Onyx Residence or Apollo Residence next year and here’s how they will help you get the most out of your time at uni…

Location

We’re 99% sure there’s evidence out there somewhere that proves living close to campus will make life easier. We just haven’t looked for it. Forget using the rain as an excuse, by living close to university you can roll out of bed 10-minutes before your lecture and still have time to grab a coffee on route. In fact, we can think of at least 3000 better things you could be doing instead of walking to and from your lessons, whether it’s studying, exercising or focusing on that all-important self-care. Picking an apartment close to your university should be a priority so that you’re minimising your study time and maximising your ‘you time’. Both Apollo Residence and Onyx Residence are ideally located between the university campuses, the train station and the city centre.

Health and Wellbeing

Getting the right balance of sleep, exercise, food, studying and socialising is something we all need. Get this wrong and not only is your health compromised but your grades are too. At YPP we take this seriously, which is why all of our apartments come with comfy double beds for a good night’s sleep. We also give out fresh fruit, provide positivity messages and encourage exercise by giving out free PureGym memberships. If health and wellbeing is something you need a little help with check out our new blog ‘Easy every day habits to focus on that will help improve health and well-being’ which can be found in the news section of our website www.ypp.co.uk/blog.

Community

Moving away from home can come with a number of emotions.

Whether you feel excited, nervous, anxious or home-sick, we want to reduce your worries as much as we can. We pride ourselves on our diverse range of tenants, encouraging students from all over the world to come and live with us. This year we have a record number of 78 different nationalities amongst our residents, some of which have travelled thousands of miles to get here.

This is why, right from the get go, we encourage new tenants to get involved with social activities, starting with a welcome party

which has this year included a live DJ, caricature, food, drinks and games tournaments. Throughout the year we bring people together celebrating holidays and events from a range of religions.

Whether it’s Chinese New Year, Eid or Christmas we love celebrating everyone’s cultures and backgrounds. We even speak 6 different languages amongst our staff, meaning we can try and make everyone feel at home as much as possible. Our Facebook groups also encourage tenants to meet each other and exchange conversation. On top of this Apollo Residence also has a cosy communal area, a perfect space for people to socialise.

For more information on our apartments and how you can get involved in the YPP community please call us on 0114 273 0055 or email info@ypp.co.uk.

Apollo Residence 2 Furnival Square, S1 4QL www.apolloresidence.co.uk

Onyx Residence 111 St Mary’s Road, S2 4FR www.onyxresidence.co.uk

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A vegan chippy, you say?

Exposed’s Sally Strong rounds up some top greeneating shouts in Sheff.

Ranmoor Friery

Although the backbone of Britain, most chippys aren’t actually vegan-friendly, or vegetarian-friendly for that matter. Many use the same oil to fry fish, chips and chicken and some add beef dripping to the oil for extra flavour. But don’t despair! You can still get proper chippy chips as Ranmoor Friery has a whole menu which is entirely vegan. You can get pea fritters, vegan battered sausage and nuggets, and they even have a vegan selection box!

360 Fulwood Rd, Sheffield S10 3GD

Red Deer

Going Green The annual celebration of all things vegan has a new location in The Moor this year, but it will still bringing the same vast selection of treats to the party. 50+ traders are signed up to this year’s Vegan Market providing everything on the vegan food spectrum, from healthy eats to sweet bakes and fast food. There’ll also be handmade cosmetics, ethical clothings, local arts and crafts and much more to explore.

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Going Vegan can strike off your chances of getting a substantial Sunday Roast unless you make one at home. Enter Red Deer, which not only offers vegan beer, but also a vegan Sunday Roast, which changes weekly to keep it fresh, allowing you to enjoy a roast in a proper pub setting. Their main menu is also littered with vegan options, including deep-fried Avocado Wings, Southern Fried Tofu and vegan Haggis Bon Bon. 18 Pitt Street, S1 4DD red-deer-sheffield.co.uk

Gaard Coffee Hide

Since launching Gaard has established a reputation of being one of the best spots in Kelham Island for tasty, interesting vegan options. Their vegan selection is extensive, offering wraps, cakes, salads, sausage rolls, sandwiches and even croissants, which promise to be as flaky and buttery (and arguably better) as their dairy-filled counterparts. The most recent addition to the menu is the VLT, vegan lettuce, bacon and tomato which has been well received and is bloody (not really) delicious!

20-22 Burton Rd, Sheffield S3 8EP facebook.com/GaardCoffee

Dishi

Dishi is set to launch this month in the old site of Rustica by Kelham Island on Shalesmoor Road. They are chef run so the food’s certain to be great. Dishi is set to offer a seasonal menu and you can expect dishes based on Korean, Japanese and Thai cuisine.

Fresh flavours are sure to be offered, such as a Vietnamese Bun Bowl with lemongrass tofu. Keep an eye out online for more info along with progress on their launch and check out their Instagram!

238 Shalesmoor, S3 8UH facebook.com/dishisheffield

Sunshine Deli

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Based in Hillsbough, Sunshine Deli offers vegan takeaway options which are perfect for an indulgent night-in. Their menu is extensive and delicious; choose from a battered garlic mushrooms and mayo, mac and cheese balls and scotch eggs. Alternately choose from the fully-stocked breakfast, kebab, “chicken” or pie menus. Everything is vegan.

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Sean Clarke, head honcho at the Moor Market’s Beer Central, showcases his craft brewery of the month and recommends some of their finest tipples.

Open Arms!

Kelham Island Museum’s show pub and event space The Millowners Arms will be opening permanently as a fully functioning pub, as local coffee shop Gaard take over the reigns.

The owner of Gaard Liam Bardell will give the pub and the cafe a new lease of life as a refurb began last month, which will eventually see the venue reopen as a fully functioning boozer.

The Millowners has been a part of Kelham Island Museum for years, and normally hosts displays of Sheffield brewing heritage and acting as an events space on occasion.

The venue opened back in 2013 and is complete with a traditional bar and a fireplace rescued from the Travellers Pub in Wadsley Bridge. Keep an eye on Exposed for updates and a confirmed opening date!

Third is the Word Two members of Sheffield band Saint Petersburg (earlier the Ratells) have announced plans to open a new bar on Abbeydale Road.

The self-described beer-loving enthusiasts Ben Stubbs and Danny Clare have joined forces with business partner Adam Inns to turn the old Steel City Cakes building into craft beer haven Two Thirds, promising more than 15 different rotating keg and cask beers on as well as local ales from Sheffield, Yorkshire and beyond.

“We’re focusing on high-quality beers,” Ben tells us. “There’ll be a load of beers on cask and keg, a ‘serve-yourself-fridge’ and an eclectic range of spirits on offer. We’re hoping to be the answer to a market that is rapidly growing but still developing in this part of Sheffield.

“As passionate craft beer enthusiasts we’re excited to share our love and expertise allowing customers the opportunity to discover a wide array of wonderful new drinks from across the continent and beyond.”

A slight change from headlining the Leadmill, but Two Thirds will be opening in November. Head to www.twothirdsbeer.co to sign up for a third off your first drink, on the house.

the (christmas) beer... is here!

Hi everyone! We hope you enjoyed Sheffield Beer Festival. We had a brilliant time and it was great to help crown Triple Point’s Debut IPA as Champion Beer Of Sheffield for 2019 – a huge congratulations to all the team!

Well, it’s been a lovely year so far. November is now here, there’s not long left of 2019 to go, so we better go ahead and mention it…

Christmas! There you go, that wasn’t too bad was it?

Yep, November is a big month for Christmas beer releases and so we thought an early focus on a few might start to get you in the mood. Festive beer shopping normally drops into two categories: you’re either buying a lovely gift for a family member/friend or you’re treating yourself to a big beer to make Christmas Day extra special. Either way, we can help, so feel free to call into Beer Central at any time – we’re always ready to help you pick out a few special treats!

Anyway, here’s a look at a few firm Christmas favourites that will hit the shops and pubs of Sheffield this month…

Bradfield – Belgian Blue (500ML Bottle, 4.9% ABV) Our Christmas season always starts with the arrival of this Sheffield legend! We start getting customers asking for Belgian Blue from August onwards and its arrival across the city is always greatly anticipated. Bradfield launch the 2019 version up at their pub, The Nags Head, on Thursday 31 October. Watch out for it hitting other pubs and beer shops from Monday 4 November! This is a unique beer, close to purple in colour and uses berries to give it distinctive winter warmth. We’ll have bottles available right up to Christmas along with 5L Mini-Kegs too, bet you can’t wait!

Brew York – Fairytale of Brew York (330ML Can, 4.9% ABV vegan) This festive delight is brewed in collaboration with beer wholesaler Beer Paradise (York) and for 2019 they’ve cooked up an extra tasty can. A salted caramel & hazelnut milk stout – doesn’t that sound so good? We’d recommend it with a nice slab of chocolate cake, followed by a 5K run to burn it all off! Expect Fairytale to land in Sheffield from 6 November.

Welbeck Abbey – Cocoa Noel (500ML Bottle, 5.5% ABV) This velvety stout uses roasted cacao shells in the brew to offer up a bittersweet dark chocolate flavour. Brewed down on the Welbeck Estate, south west of Worksop, Cocoa Noel is a regular favourite in our shop and the perfect gift for Christmas. Well worth grabbing in

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Abbeydale Road is booming. The Teller, the newest addition to the area’s treasure trove of independents, is launching in the site of the Vault – a former antiques store – this autumn.

Enhancing humble ingredients and inclusivity is at the forefront of what The Teller stands for.

Three men are behind this vision, Andy Mastin, Al Stephens and chef-patron Sam Armitage, who we caught up with for a chat last month.

“Basically, Andy and Al wanted to open a restaurant,” Sam tells us. “Andy got in touch with me and was wondering if I knew anyone wanting to take it on, and I was said I’d love to do it! He told me that was what he hoped I’d say.”

Andy is the former owner of the Vintedge bar across the road, and The Teller’s own bar is set to offer a great round of crowdpleasers along with craft brews. In terms of homemade drinks, Sam adds: “My uncle brews his own cider; he’s planted an orchard, so we’re going to be selling his sparking apple wine on the bar as well.” You couldn’t get more craft than that!

The menu sounds amazing, too. It’s based around small plates which heighten ingredients often overlooked, like pigs trotters, a dish which will be one of Sam’s signatures. “It’s stuffed with chicken and Chinese mushroom. Then it’s seasoned with Szechuan preserves, and then we braise it for about 12 hours before coating it in dehydrated pigskin and crisp it back up.” Adding new edges to classics is also on the menu, such as scampi. “It’s homemade, so one week it

might be monkfish, the next it might be pollock. We’re doing that with a warm hollandaise tartar sauce, so it’s a bit of a twist on things.”

There’s also a personal aspect of the menu for Sam and he is including signatures which tie back into his own experiences, as well as his bustling career. “My signature vegan dish is a cauliflower curry. It’s a cauliflower steak roasted, with a vegan masala sauce, rice from the cauliflower trim, then we crisp out the leaves. My granddad was from West Bengal and he was a chef – it’s his masala recipe! The colours on the plate are the colours of the Indian flag.” Adding personal flourishes to food is sure to give The Teller an edge whilst including the people who try it. “It’s little things which have stories, I’m trying to express myself through my food and hopefully people

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Sally Strong will like it!”

The prices are also very reasonable – at £5-£8 per plate The Teller is set to be the location for mates to share great food for great value. Being inclusive whilst delivering quality, bespoke food and drink is what the venue stands for. Sam expands on this philosophy: “Being exclusive is not what we want to be, we want everyone to come in and enjoy it. We want everyone to experience it and not be inaccessible. It’s about bringing out the best in humble ingredients; it’s not really expensive but done with care and attention.

“I believe in it, I believe the food will be delivering that experience, I’m sure the front of house, and bar will be too.”

Bookings are now being taken for the 15th of November onwards. email andy@theteller. co.uk. @Teller.Resturant

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West Street’s latest restaurant addition offers a unique, modern dining experience in Asian cuisine.

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Opening last month on West Street, Japanese restaurant Tsuki could not be much further removed from its previous incarnation as U Buffet – an all-you-can-eat Chinese joint that was anything but opulent.

Now an extensive refurb has completely transformed the interior of the venue: glitzy ultra-modern décor marries Asian restaurant with the feel of a high-end cocktail bar. Upstairs an elegant private dining area complete with private booths and traditional tatami mats overlooks proceedings below.

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“We’re about providing a special experience,” says co-owner Jason. “We want everything – the food, the service, the atmosphere – to all be perfect and create a place where people can really relax and enjoy themselves.”

A good example of Tsuki’s ethos of blending authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine with modern touches can be seen through the menu system. Each table is provided with a sleek touchscreen tablet from which they can browse and order from the impressive menu containing common favourites such as tempura, sashimi and nigari.

It’s an easily navigable system providing high quality images of each option and all the correct dietary information. “This means that our staff, rather than having to memorise information on each dish, can focus on the hospitality side of things – making sure people are comfortable and have everything they need. We want to enhance the service, not replace it.”

Each item on the menu was hand-picked by their head chef, with an emphasis on quality over quantity at the heart of the process.

Feeling particularly indulgent and looking for an Exposed tip? Then we’d highly recommend the soft-shell crab with tofu and mango salsa and the standout uramaki roll ‘Green Dragon’ – a delightful mix of tempura prawn, avocado and kabayaki mayonnaise.

Open until 11pm on Friday and Saturday, it’s also a perfect setting for some swish evening drinks. Alongside the classics, there

are a number of Japanese-inspired cocktails on offer such as the ‘Saketini’ and the sweet, refreshing ‘Red Lotus’ – plus a few upcoming specials that the Tsuki bartenders have recently been working on. DJs will also be on-hand to help set the vibe.

After moving from London with fellow owner Monika, Jason says Tsuki are keen to tap into burgeoning culinary scene up north and believes that their emphasis on friendly service with a personal touch will fit in well with the city’s welcoming reputation. “Sheffield’s got a really cool vibe and it’s an exciting place for people who like going out to eat in particular.

We’ve heard and seen how it’s like a big village here and we want to add to that with the type of experience we can offer.”

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A fresh taste

Last month renowned Sheffield city centre restaurant Silversmiths re-opened its doors under new ownership.

The venue, which famously went on to win numerous awards after being featured on Gordon Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares programme under its previous guise at The Runaway Girl, was bought by local businessmen Rick Bailey and Matt Ray earlier this year.

The partners – who are promising “a bright and secure future for one of Yorkshire’s highest quality eateries” – have enlisted the help of the restaurant’s original owner Justin Rowntree to ensure they install the highest quality team in the kitchen. The new owners have taken that advice and appointed Ashley Bagshaw as the new Silversmiths head chef.

Matt Ray told Exposed: “Silversmiths has built an unrivalled reputation as one of Yorkshire’s finest restaurants. We bring nearly 30 years experience in the hospitality and leisure industry and, with the help of Ashley Bagshaw and his team, are now looking forward to a bright future for this renowned eatery.”

How about the inspiration behind the menu?

We’re very excited to have appointed Ashley Bagshaw as the new Silversmiths head chef. The 23-yearold is already tipped for greatness and has presided over some of the area’s most renowned kitchens since he got his first chef de partie position at Sheffield’s Wig & Pen in 2011. By 2015 he was already head chef at West 10 in Ranmoor before successfully retaining the two rosette rating of Froggatt’s Chequers in the Peak District. We’re expecting great things from him.

We got in touch with Silversmiths general manager Paul Handley, who told us what’s changed in a new era for the restaurant…

What can we expect from the newlook Silversmiths?

We intend to ensure Silversmiths reaches its true potential and establishes itself as one of Yorkshire’s premier independent fine dining brands – somewhere Sheffield can be really proud of.

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menu’ and ‘Simply British menu’.

These offer more competitively priced dishes than you might have once found at the restaurant but there is no compromise in quality.

We’re also very keen to become a hub for business. We want to develop and accommodate regular networking events and be an attractive venue to hire for anything

from launches to business meetings.

Here we have the added attraction of a stunning private dining space upstairs, so we’d like to develop the private hire and corporate dining side of our business.

We want to become popular with people looking for somewhere of quality to relax after work. Sheffield has often struggled to develop an after-work dining and bar scene – we want to become a catalyst for the area.

Have any big changes been made to the building itself?

We’ve given Silversmiths a complete refurbishment. We’ve increased the number of covers and gone for a classy, airy feel that’s sympathetic to the building’s heritage.

How would you describe the restaurant’s ethos?

We want to create a true destination venue that will attract diners from across the region. We’ve always felt Silversmiths was a great brand but as a restaurant it never seemed to quite achieve its full potential. We believe our experience puts us in a unique position to make it an amazing asset.

What role do you see it playing in the Sheffield food scene going forward?

We want to develop a restaurant the people of Sheffield can truly be proud of. We want to make Silversmiths one of the very best fine dining brands in the region and in the country. We want to champion local suppliers, use nothing but fresh produce and serve nothing but the highest quality food in the highest quality surroundings. silversmiths-restaurant.com

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It’s a cosy little spot on Chesterfield Road. Tastefully decorated with polished wooden panels, low hanging light bulbs and mosaic tiles, all of which complement the huge custom-built pizza oven in the open kitchen, imported directly from Italy.

The authentic, Italian imports don’t stop there. All the chefs bring a wealth of tradition and experience, and use only the finest seasonal ingredients. The additive-free flour is straight from Naples and the mozzarella is from the province of Salerno, both of which form the base of Zizzona’s incredible pizzas. A selection of beers and wines is on-hand to peruse while you wait (or for takeaway purposes), while gluten-free and vegan pizzas are also available on request.

Quality is key. Carefully selected British suppliers are used for some of the ingredients and the dough is made fresh every day before being left to rest for 72 hours, making for a pretty succulent-looking base. Head chef Carlo entertained as he tossed the dough high in the air, elaborately shaping it and adding the ingredients before sliding the pizza into the mouth of the hot oven. Indeed, our mouths were watering as we savoured the smell and the sight of our food sizzling in the heat. Our first pizza – the Fresca – was presented with a flourish along with the promise from Carlo it would be the best we ever had.

It certainly had plenty going on with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh buffalo mozzarella, Parma ham, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan, wild rocket and extra virgin olive oil all creating a fabulous taste. The combination of the airy base with the rich tomato sauce and Parma ham creates a taste that we suspect the team at Zizzona are proud of. It gets better, though. The veggie offering – the Ortolana – had the classic Zizzona base topped with aubergines, courgettes, roasted peppers, red onion and fresh basil on top. An absolutely delightful taste, so much so that I had to stop myself from polishing it off after earlier promising my fiancé I’d take home a slice. Even that I struggled to part with. The third pizza – the Diavola – and the most popular of the pizzas on the menu – had Italian fennel salami, spianata picante topped with fresh chilli and spiced Calabrian sausage. A perfect and enjoyable amount of spice left our photographer promising to return for more as soon as he could. Make no mistake, these were truly exceptional pizzas.

We’ve no doubt that the other 17 pizzas on the expansive menu are just as good.

If that’s not enough, Zizzona also offer tempting cheese/cured meat boards as well as side offerings of garlic bread, lemon and herb chicken wings and patate al forno – all of which come highly recommended from the regulars at Exposed Towers. Dessert-lovers are also well catered for and in true Italian style authentic, additive-free gelato is available in a range of flavours. If that’s not enough to tempt you, perhaps you’ll be swayed by the traditional creamy tiramisu or homemade cannoli – the perfect rich treat to top off some enjoyable self-indulgence. ​The best bit? If you’re having a night in this can all be delivered straight to your front door, simply head to zizzona. co.uk, browse their online menu and see what all the fuss is about. You won’t be disappointed.

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Planning a party?

Zizzona offer tailored menus to suit a variety of catering needs. Whether it’s a social event, office lunch, executive meeting or anything else, they’ll be able to accommodate.

Drop a line to manager@zizzona.co.uk to book.

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A firm favourite on chilly winter nights in the Steel City, Thor’s Tipi will be returning to the Peace Gardens this month for an extended visit – bigger and better than before!

The large Viking-themed tent hosted over 50,000 visitors last year and will pitch up from 22 November right through until the 5 January (closed on Christmas Day).

Expect the usual comfy vibes inside – festive lighting, cosy furs, open fire pit and hygge style – but with a couple of new additions.

There’s a fresh street food trader, Dough Girls, onhand to serve up tasty wood-fired pizza in the extended outdoor area, while a few things have been moved around and the décor updated inside to increase overall capacity and guarantee a special atmosphere.

Co-founder Maria Farrugia told Exposed: “We are really excited to be returning to Sheffield and are confident that this year will be even more spectacular with our fantastic new menu and new look. We truly believe Christmas starts here with our unique atmosphere under twinkling canvas. Friends, family and dogs are welcome.”

From the new menu you’ll be able to browse hot and cold cocktails with a Christmas twist, teas and coffees, craft beers, wines, soft drinks – and of course, there’ll be plenty of mulled wine and hot chocolate to go at.

Not sorted the Xmas do yet? Christmas party bookings are available too, simply email conquer@ thorstipi.com or call 01904 373025 for more information. @thorstipi

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Long before Abbeydale Road had a citywide name for trendy independent restaurants and bars, a selection of hardworking, independent businesses were laying the foundations for what would eventually become something of a foodie haven in the Steel City Chilean-inspired tapas restaurant La Mama is one of them, having recently celebrated their tenth year anniversary with a bash raising £1,035 for the Red Cross – no mean feat for a small restaurant that can hold circa 35-40 diners at a push.

But what the venue may lack in size, it more than makes up for in character. It’s a cosy, colourful space that reflects the warmth exuded by the small team of staff and owner Daniela, who’s been part of proceedings since the restaurant first opened in 2009. It hasn’t always been easy – they’ve had a recession to contend with and plenty of changing food trends over the years – but by sticking to their guns and offering an authentic taste of South America (none of the bland dishes you’ll find repeated on menus at most chain joints), they’ve managed to establish themselves as one of the best tapas experiences in the city.

The new menu shows what they’re about: bold, uncompromising flavours and dishes passed down through generations of Daniela’s Chilean family for a real flavour of Latin American cuisine. Ingredients are sourced to ensure it’s the real deal; even the sugar used is organic Columbian panela right through to the 64 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

cranberry beans used in traditional countryside stews. “It’s a real team effort. I taught our head chef Andy the dishes on the new menu and he’s been able to add his own twists too, which is fantastic,” says Daniela.

Popping down one evening to sample taster dishes taken from the new menu, we were instantly enamoured by the Pastel de Choclo – a traditional Chilean dish made with beef, onions, raisins, olives and basil before being topped with sweetcorn and caramelised in the oven. It was effectively a Latin American shepherd’s pie and just as comforting as it sounds – a perfect dish for chilly Autumnal evenings. The Cachete de Chanco was another highlight, with succulent braised pork cheeks in a spicy sauce with delicious chunks of chorizo – another indulgent delight.

The vegan and vegetarian options are plentiful too. Personally, I’m not usually an aubergine fan, but when they’re oven baked and covered with melted goats cheese in a tangy salsa sauce, I’m more than happy to tuck into the Berenjenas al Horno. For a tasty light bite we’d also recommend the Croquetas de Batata con Espinacas, which were a tad bhaji-esque and a twist on classic croquettes wrapping up a →

mixture of sweet potato, spinach and cumin.

Pescatarians, too, are well catered for with some of juiciest prawns I’ve had in Sheffield (and delightfully easy to deshell) alongside the Pulpo Rico for those looking for something slightly more adventurous in the form of fresh baby octopus marinated in garlic and served with salad. All of this, however, is just a snapshot of a varied menu designed with genuine affection and tastes for all palates.

The longstanding efforts of small, committed teams behind independents such as La Mama have paved the way for the vibrant food scene Sheffield enjoys today, so why not wish them many happy returns by popping in and trying out their latest offerings for yourself?

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Moor Market Local produce Fresh street food Great prices Friendly service Close to the Universities Less packaging Lots of choice Free Wi-fi and meeting space

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We all know how tricky a productive lunch break can be; dashing around the city centre from shop to shop, trying to get a couple of errands ticked off your to-do list while seeking out sustenance to fuel the remainder of the working day.

However, things don’t have to be so frantic.

At the Moor Market there’s pretty much everything you need under one roof – from local groceries to tasty takeaway options for the whole office to chow down on.

Let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Takeaway lunch

You don’t have to eat in, the market’s wide selection of reasonably-priced food traders will happily wrap up your food so you can head back to the workplace and enjoy. Everything from tasty Thai and Thali to hearty British classics are available, with most places offering meals for under a fiver. Step away from tasteless supermarket meal deals and treat yourself to something interesting.

Groceries

Nothing in for tea? What about breakfast the following morning? Save yourself the late evening or early morning dash to the shops and support local business with a number of greengrocers selling fresh fruit and veg as well as your usual essentials.

Special Occasions

We’ve all done it. You’ve entirely forgotten someone’s birthday at work, or leaving card, or *gulp* your wedding anniversary. Don’t fret – Love and Best Wishes can cater for every occasion, offering well-priced cards, gifts and wrapping paper. There’s also Paris Florists

nearby if you’re really looking to go to town. No excuses!

Stocking up

If you’ve had a long day or are looking to welcome the weekend in with something special, Beer Central sell a wide variety of craft beer, cider and ale from across the globe. There’s a fine selection of local faves, too, which can come in handy if you’re pulling a dreaded late one in the office.

Quick Fix

Whether it’s a cracked iPhone screen, broken watch or a new office key that needs cutting, the many handy craftspeople and specialised traders inside the market can get the job done – quickly and for fair prices.

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That caffeinated pick-me-up is vital for the inevitable post-lunch slump. Moor’s very own independent coffee house @coffeemoormkt has everything you’d expect from large coffee chains is on offer here with the added advantage of being up to £1 cheaper per drink. Loyal customers also get their 11th hot drink for free; just pick up a stamp card on your first visit.

Find a full list of Moor Market traders at: sheffieldmarkets.com/traders

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When it comes to atmospheric evening dining, The Mowbray’s popular supper clubs are one of the city’s finest and most immersive foodie experiences in the city. Here’s all you need to know...

It’s Friday evening in Kelham Island, and on Mowbray Street, set back a few hundred yards from the area’s bustling watering holes, a steady stream of people can be seen tottering down towards the chapel-like silhouette of The Mowbray.

Despite its appearance, this historic redbrick structure was originally an iron and steel merchants built in 1889. After being purchased by the team behind nearby events space Chimney House, a three-year refurbishment effort has seen transformed into a stunning venue hosting everything from weddings to exhibitions to fine-dining events.

Tonight sees the return of their themed Supper Club evenings, this one an opulent French Ciné special, and inside four grand dining tables illuminated by dancing candelight are lined up vertically as guests nibble at freshly baked baguettes lathered in lescure butter and crème de Reblochon. The sounds of Françoise Hardy and Jacques Dutronc add to this chic, inviting setting, while segments of classic French cinema are projected onto the walls.

It’s an enjoyably social affair, an atmosphere you’ll struggle to replicate in even the priciest restaurant in the town: an elegant banquet where people are united in affection for quality cuisine and an indulgent evening out. We helped ourselves to hearty servings of sweet French onion tart, incredibly succulent Beef Bourguignon and the most decadent of Millefeuilles. Time seemed to fly by, the age-old sign of an enjoyable evening, and before we knew it three hours had passed before a number of contentedly full diners began leaving their 68 | www.exposedmagazine.co.uk

seats to make the nearby pubs before closing time. Une bonne soiree, indeed, and one I’d highly recommend seeking out for those after a special communal dining experience.

Afterwards Lucy Watson, assistant manager at The Mowbray, spoke to us about the inspiration behind the Supper Club concept.

How long have the Supper Clubs been going for now?

We started running Supper Clubs 10 years ago at The Chimney House! Back then it was all about small gatherings of guests; they knew nothing about the menu, they didn’t know who they would be seated next to or what was going to happen! Guests came with open hearts and a willingness to embrace the evening – and it was pure magic! We’ve taken this magic and have been hosting Supper Clubs at The Mowbray for the past 12 months.

What was the main concept behind them?

Inspired by folk tales of old Norse-style feasting and togetherness, we’ve focussed on grand dining seating up to 160 guests. For us it’s about perfecting the art of feasting – an abundant table of food from The Mowbray Kitchen created and curated by Emma and Matt Tophill-Reed. Seasonal simplicity allows us the luxury to let ingredients lead. We make our own breads, bake our own cakes, pickle, cure, smoke and preserve our way through the year giving our guests the freshest, choicest picks from land and sea.

How often do they take place?

Our Supper Clubs happen sporadically –

when we can. We keep our ticket price great value, the experience and our food and ingredients top-notch and never tire of seeing groups of strangers arriving before leaving as friends. It sounds a little cliché that it happens that way, but it really does! Nearly all of our regular guests now frequent The Mowbray with groups that they’ve met on previous Supper Club. Numbers vary each time. Sometimes we decide to welcome a full house, other times we prefer to keep things small and select; but each time we champion grand dining – the art of feasting. Feasting is what we’ve become famous for and we serve food up in plentitude, with the advice to pass, share, chat, eat, kick back and let it all come to you!

What can you tell us about the history of the Mowbray building and how you came to be involved?

Originally a steel and iron merchants built in 1889 by Robert Huntley we’ve made sure The Mowbray is a true Sheffield story. Everything in The Mowbray and the building itself has been designed in the 93ft studio above The Mowbray and made within a mile radius of the building in our workshops on Kelham Island.

It was a restoration project that spanned over 3 years; The Mowbray is a culmination of hard work, endeavour and spirit to transform two derelict buildings into one that champions our Sheffield heritage through bricks and mor-

tar, feeling and soul. The building has had a dramatic transformation into a state-of-the-art 250 guest capacity events space with an eight metre bar and commercial kitchen over the ground floor with a herbarium, roof garden and workspace on the first and second floors.

Is there anything exciting coming up you’d like us to mention?

On Friday 1st November we’re hosting the ultimate Autumn Supper Club – The Feast of All Hallows, marking the end of an abundant summer and a plentiful yield of fruit and fat of the land. These rituals have inspired a magnificent All Hallows Feast, filled with ancient techniques of pickling, fermenting and smoking – used to preserve supplies for the cold winter months ahead. Heads of The Mowbray Kitchen, Matt and Emma, have been working on a fabulous menu using the very best local ingredients for the ultimate celebration of autumnal feasting. We’re channelling Skandi and Norsk vibes, Sheffield soul and the best local ingredients.

Upcoming Supper Clubs: 1 November // The Feast of All Hallows // £34pp 22 November // The Italian Canteen – Winter Edition // £28pp

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It’s Going Off! Illuminate the Gardens is right around the corner. Each night from Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd November, this extravagant lighting and fireworks show Botanical Gardens will be offering plenty to see, eat and drink. Here are five reasons you should grab yourself a ticket.

1. Watch the fireworks Illuminate the gardens offers two incredible firework displays each evening, an earlier ‘low bangs’ show perfect for the kids and the larger, main one later in the night.

2. Try the street food There will be plenty of street food vendors, including Smoke BBQ, Street Food Chef, Pie Eyed, Gravy Train, Sunshine Pizza Oven and many more.

3. See the light displays Once again, you’ll have the chance to see the Botanical Gardens completely transformed. The gardens will be lit up by decorative installations and spectacular light displays.

4. Good suppin’ Craft beers from three local brewerys and cocktails will be served from a variety of independent mobile bars. You will also find mulled wine, mulled cider and baileys hot chocolates, provided by Mr D’Arcy’s Drink Emporium.

5. Cosy up in the Avalanche tipi If it gets a little too cold you can always retreat to the tipi, where they offer snacks, drinks and comfortable seating by an open fire.

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Burly Q winter ball City Hall // December 7 // £24 The Village Screen will be transforming the Peak Cavern cave into a poltergeist’s paradise as they screen the terrifying paranormal horror, The Conjuring. Based on a true story, The Conjuring is a truly scary horror that will have cinema goers jumping from their seats within one of the UK’s best show caves. thevillagegreenevents.co Ball Street Deli #11 Ball Street // November 8 // Free Kelham Island’s Iconic Ball Street Bridge plays host to this deli and market event, full of festive food and drink. Browse the many independent stalls and tuck into the street food and beverages on offer. facebook.com/ballstreetdeli Sheffield Christmas Market Fargate // November 14 // Free Sheffield’s festive season kicks off with the start of the annual Christmas Market where you can explore the 50 cabins that make Fargate their home during the celebrations.

Santa’s Grotto is back, along with the traditional German Sausage grill and a brand new bar, so make sure you pay the market a visit so you can stock up on all Christmas cheer Sheffield has to offer. sheffieldchristmasmarkets.co.uk Northern Craft Fair 23 November // Trafalgar Warehouse // Free The Northern Craft Fair was formed by an independent craft collective with the aim of promoting makers and designers in some of the North’s most creative cities. In Trafalgar Square there will be 50+ tables of crafts to browse, not to mention bars, street food and various workshops and activities to get stuck into. northerncraft.co.uk

Festive Flicks The Leadmill has announced its Christmas programme of film screenings, with Home Alone, Love Actually, and Die Hard all set to take to the Leadmill’s big screen across December.

The Christmas screenings will all take place inside The Leadmill with free Christmas hats, full Christmas decoration, themed cocktails, popcorn, and pick and mix on offer for guests. The programme starts with Home Alone on Monday

2 December, doors open 7pm, Love Actually on Tuesday 9 December, and (arguably) the mother of all festive flicks Die Hard on Tuesday 17 December.

Tickets are on sale now with the option of general admission seating, tables to seat four, and VIP tables which include complimentary bubbly and pick ‘n’ mix.

The Great Sheffield Art Show 23-24 November // Millennium Gallery // £5 The largest open art exhibition outside of London returns to Millennium Gallery, where there will be two exhibition spaces showcasing over 900 artworks from 200 artists. The Great Sheffield Art Show provides the opportunity for amateur artists to exhibit alongside professionals, with ample opportunity for attendees to purchase their own pieces. greatsheffieldartshow.co.uk

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Nightlife Top Picks

Oddities w/ Adam Pits & Cellar Dwellar

Hope Works // 23 November // From £7 From the no-frills, all-thrills label Holding Hands, Adam Pits debuts in Sheffield with his fresh and spacey techno sound. Cellar Dweller will offer something a little more eerie, but still runs along the same sci-fi soundtrack vein. hope-works.co.uk

The Craig Charles Funk + Soul Club

O2 Academy // 31 December // From £35 Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Craig Charles. Expect classics and new releases from the TV star, presenter and DJ. Starting at 8pm, the night wraps up by 4am. Tix fly out for this one, so get in there early doors. academymusicgroup.com/ o2academysheffield

BassBoy

Tank // 22 November // From £7 BassBoy acquired recent fame after parodying Soundcloud rappers, but is a pioneering bassline and garage producer at heart. He’s taking over Tank for the night as part of his 2019 UK tour. tanksheffield.co.uk

La Rumba: Ronmare & Crazy P

Yellow Arch Studios // 15 November // From £9 La Rumba’s globally-inspired set at Yellow Arch Studios sees Ronmare, an eclectic fusion of R’n’B, jazz and blues, paired with Crazy P, the established house and techno outfit.

If you’re looking for somewhere to dance all night this will be right up your street. yellowarch.com

The Tuesday Club: Unglued, Charla Green & Andy H

The Foundry // 3 December // From £7 December’s first Tuesday Club presents you with a drum and bass triple-threat. Andy H performed way back when The Tuesday Club was just emerging in 1998, and now

he’s back with young guns Unglued and Charla Green. The result is a synergy of hip-hop, jungle and house that you won’t want to miss. foundrysu.com

Gold Dusk Disco

Yellow Arch Studios // 6 December // From £10 Gold Dusk Disco have lined up a nightlong celebration of Fleetwood Mac. Their greatest hits will be “crafted for the dancefloor”, remixed like you’ve never heard them before.

Be warned: there is a flamboyant dress code. yellowarch.com

Foreverland Sheffield – Psychedelic Carnival O2 Academy // 15 November // From £17.50 Foreverland returns to Sheffield promising the usual over-the-top visual displays and immersive entertainers. On the music front, DJs High Contrast, Nancie, Taim and Residents will be putting on house, D’n’B and garage sets. academymusicgroup.com/ o2academysheffield

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Top Picks

Rob Rouse

Probably best known for his portrayal of ‘Ned Bottom’ in Ben Elton’s hit BBC 2 Shakespeare sitcom Upstart Crow, Sheffield-born Rob is also one of the best comic storytellers out there. He regularly receiving rave reviews from the critics and has been described by the Sunday Times as ‘a man with genuinely funny bones’.

Nick Helm: Phoenix From The Flames The Leadmill // 7 November // £13.50

Since taking to the stage back in 2007, Nick Helm has become known as a legend of the stand-up circuit with his tour de force of stories, poems and jokes. Since then, he’s become one of Britain’s most loved comedians for his multiple television appearances including his critically acclaimed writing and his legendary rollercoaster live shows. Be daft to miss out, like.

Jessica Fostekew

Star of Motherland (BBC) and Cuckoo (BBC/Netflix), and regular co-host of the The Guilty Feminist podcast, brilliantly funny Jessica is now also shortlisted for the ‘Best Show’ Edinburgh Comedy Award 2019 – a sought-after award in the live comedy world.

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The Comedy Hose

Café Totem // 13 November // FREE

The Comedy Hose returns for another free night of stand-up comedy featuring some of the hottest up and coming talent on the UK comedy circuit. The Comedy Hose may be a more recent addition to the Sheffield comedy scene, but the laughs certainly don’t suffer for it. First joke at 8pm sharpish.

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Regather Comedy Club with Michael Legge Regather // 23 November // £9.35

Part of the award-winning Do The Right Thing podcast with Danielle Ward and the Vitriola Music podcast with Robin Ince, Michael Legge stops by the Steel City armed with smart jokes and showmanship in tow. regather.net

Daliso Chaponda: Blah Blah Blacklist The Leadmill // 24 November // £15

Daliso shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent and has gone on to amass over 100 million YouTube views, write and star in his critically acclaimed Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere, and appear on QI, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, News Quiz and The Now Show. In his hilarious, daring new show, Daliso looks at disgraced, blacklisted celebrities and historical figures we’re ashamed we once admired.

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This Christmas, the Leadmill is hosting a night of top quality comedy to raise money for the vital work of the British Red Cross.

Giggle Aid, a comedy benefit night for the British Red Cross, will celebrate its 10th birthday this year as it returns to the increasingly popular Leadmill Comedy Club on Sunday 8 December.

The night is expected to be another sell-out event for the charity, and taking to the stage will be top names from the world of TV and podcasts.

The comedians, who are all donating their time and talent for free, will entertain punters over the course of three hours, with the night ending with the charity’s exclusive auction and raffle where top prizes will be up for grabs.

Helen Whale, senior community fundraiser for the British Red Cross Yorkshire, said: “People love Giggle Aid and there’s nothing better than the buzz at the event, when everyone is together, having a right good laugh with friends, family and colleagues, at what can be quite a stressful time of year. I’m very excited about this year’s line-up, particularly as I’m a huge fan of Upstart Crow. I’d highly recommend getting your tickets soon, before they are all snapped up!”

Funds raised from the event will help support the work of the British Red Cross in Sheffield and across Yorkshire, including providing shelter and support for rough sleepers in Sheffield, services for refugees and asylum seekers, providing wheelchair loans, and responding to fires and floods in the local area.

President Obonjo

The larger-than-life, uber-confident, self-appointed, side-splitting dictator of ‘Lafta Republic’ has been performing to packed crowds and critical acclaim, winning plaudits for his genius character study and attracting media attention at his recent stint at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019.

Kate Smurthwaite

Comedian, writer and activist, Kate is a regular on panel shows and has been described as ‘one of the wittiest gun-slingers I’ve ever seen on stage’ (The Spectator).

Jack Gleadow

Best Newcomer Nominee for the Chortle Awards 2019 and winner of the Amused Moose National New Comic award, Jack’s star is on the rise.

Jed Salisbury

Hull-based Jed is a legend on the Yorkshire comedy circuit and his act takes audiences on a hilarious adventure through his mirth-filled journey from boy to man-child.

NEW LAUGHS FOR LAST LAUGHS

One of Sheffield’s most popular comedy nights, the Last Laugh Comedy Club, has taken up residence in a new venue.

The Abbey on Chesterfield Road in Woodseats will host a night every month featuring some of the best up and coming comics.

The next night takes place on Wednesday 27 November, with advance tickets costing £7.

Grab yours from wegottickets.com or over the bar at the Abbey.

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Here at The University of Sheffield we have two stunning venues for your Christmas celebrations, Halifax Hall and Inox.

A stunning Victorian mansion transformed into a 38 bedroom boutique hotel.

A fabulous contemporary space, amazing atmosphere and delicious food prepared by our talented chefs.

Located only a few minutes’ from the city, Halifax Hall is the perfect place for you to enjoy your celebrations, relax and stay the night.

Whether you’re looking for a private party, lunch with colleagues or you just fancy letting your hair down with friends, do it here in style.

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LIO

8 November // Record Junkee // £7

Our recent Exposed In Session star LIO is an ambient alt-pop group fronted by Leonie Sloots. The Netherlands-born, Sheffield-based songwriter has taken the stage supporting acts such as Estrons, Stevie Parker, Skinny Pelembe, Slow Club, Our Girl and While She Sleeps.

This will be LIO’s biggest headline show to date, a good chance to see what the fuss is all about. recordjunkee.co.uk

Kate Tempest

9 November // O2 Academy Sheffield // £20

The celebrated spoken word artist is back on tour following the release of her third album, The Book of Traps and Lessons. Expect the usual quick-witted flows, biting social commentary and trippy beats. photo: Jacob Blickenstaff

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The Ninth Wave

14 November // Picture House Social // £10

M dark post-punk laced with stealth pop hooks and a firmly DIY ethos — this Glaswegian outfit put their own spin on 80s new wave and Goth Pop. picture-house-social.com

La Rumba: Romare, Crazy P (DJ)

15 November // Yellow Arch Studios // £12

It’s gonna be one helluva party down at Yellow Arch featuring the bass-heavy electro-funk of Romare, followed by a set from underground disco-pop legends Crazy P who arrive fresh from a sold-out album tour. yellowarch.com

Liam Gallagher

18 November // FlyDSA Arena // £35.55£64.55

Following the release of solo album number two Why Me? Why Not, the former Oasis frontman has taken some time out from slagging off his older brother in the press to head out on a highly-anticipated UK stadium tour.

Swagger and rock ‘n’ roll personified, our kid. flydsaarena.co.uk

Billy Bragg’s unique UK tour, ‘One Step Forward. Two Steps Back’, will be coming to the Leadmill this month.

Bragg will be performing on three consecutive nights, with a different set on each night. The first night’s performance will feature his current set, which ranges across his 35 year career.

The second will see Bragg perform songs from his first three albums: his punk rock debut Life’s a Riot with Spy Vs Spy (1983), its similarly raw follow-up Brewing Up with Billy Bragg (1984) and Talking with the Taxman about Poetry (1986). The third performance will see Bragg perform songs from his second three albums: the positively jangled Workers Playtime (1988), the pop classic Don’t Try This at Home (1991) and the back-to-basics William Bloke (1996).

Billy said of the tour: “After more than three decades of travelling around the world in a van, or spending all day flying vast distances to play a gig, I’m looking forward to having some time to explore cities that I usually only get to see between the soundcheck and the show. And this three night stand format is a way of keeping things interesting, both for me and the audience. I tried it out in Auckland recently and had a lot of fun revisiting my back pages.”

Bragg plays the Leadmill on 16, 17 and 18 November. Tickets available at Leadmill.co.uk.

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music: my life in music

Catherine Carr

with me playing the guitar, at City Hall for our school’s Speech Day!

One song I wish I wrote…

The song ‘Beautiful’ by Carole King.

It expresses a lot of my musical and lyrical feelings.

One song I wish was never made…

I like a disparate range of music – although some more than others!

However, there isn’t a song I would wish was never made, as I think that all music means different things to different people.

I first fell in love with music when…

I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t in love with music – it has always been (and always will be) an integral part of who I am.

One song that I can’t get out of my head at the minute...

‘Make it Bun Dem’ by Skrillex and Damian Marley.

First record I bought…

The first record I bought was the album Finger Paintings by American acoustic guitarist Earl Klugh. Although I was a violinist throughout school, I’d always longed to play the guitar and the unique arrangements of his guitar music on this record, playing chords and melody simultaneously, inspired me. I got my first guitar and listened to each part of this LP time and time again, learning to play the arrangements by ear.

First gig…

I initially grew up going to orchestral concerts. In the later part of the 1970s I went to my first gig to see Chic inSheffield.

First song I performed…

It was a song I had written as a teenager, with my brother, called ‘I Find Myself in Trouble’.

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Joker Joaquin Phoenix wowed audiences last year with his incredible portrayal of a struggling hitman in You Weere Never Really Here.

Phoenix has always been an actor of immense quality and dedication to his craft, but his ultimate achievement thus far is without a doubt this sensational portrayal of the man/monster who will eventually become the deadly nemesis of Gotham’s greatest hero.

The hardest character to tackle for any actor is the lead role of someone who is utterly unlikable and uncomfortable to spend an extended amount of screen time with. You must find something within that role to make it compelling to watch. The Joker is a character who is almost too easy to get wrong, look no further than Jared Leto’s misguided efforts in Suicide Squad.

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the character has been irrevocably changed.

Ledger’s performance was so unique, mesmerising and terrifying – all at the same time – making him the perfect foe for a brooding and complex Batman courtesy of Christian Bale.

In many ways, every actor who has played the Clown Prince of Crime has always had a safety net in the form of the Caped Crusader, who provided a bouncingoff point for the characterisation. Phoenix’s portrayal is so magnificent because it is all about the villain. We follow the character

the whole way through and we watch him present to us a creepy, internally-deformed but perhaps good-natured person descend into a morally-warped, broken and murderous monster who is ultimately a victim of circumstances. Phoenix portrays Arthur Fleck as a ticking time bomb; a man who was born on the edge and whom society and life will inevitably push down into a bottomless pit.

Aiding Phoenix is a magical display of wonderfully-framed cinematography, fabulous music including the always welcome Frank Sinatra with That’s Life among others, and of course a great deal of senseless, raw violence that only Gotham’s greatest villain could deliver.

A triumph of a film that owes much to every aspect of its production, but most of all to the hypnotic, textured performance of its star. If anything is a must-see this year, without a doubt it is this.

4/4

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Official Secrets

Kiera Knightley leads a fine cast including Ralph Fiennes, Matt Smith and Mathew Goode in this gripping and emotional docudrama that chronicles the real-life whistleblower Kathrine Gun, who blew the lid on the United States’ plot to blackmail allied nations into supporting the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

Dealing with a subject matter which is still a great source of shame embarrassment for this country, the film is nothing if not timely as it taps into the the current anti-authoritarian feeling that has swept the nation in the wake of Brexit. The story sticks relatively close to real events, although certain aspects are left unmentioned for the sake of relevance and running time. In a similar fashion to the 1985 thriller Defence of the Realm, the film creates a growing sense of dread and terror, as the consequences of Gun’s actions become overwhelming and threaten not only her but those she holds dear. There is also a little of All the President’s Men to be found here in the journalistic angle, something the film references with a knowing wink to audiences. Interspersed with real footage and news broadcasts the film carries a sense of authenticity just as Gavin Hood’s brilliant Eye in the Sky did in 2016. This is not quite on the same level of quality as Hood’s previous political thriller, but it does come pretty damn close and that is primarily to do with the concise way it tells its intricate story and Kiera Knightley’s brilliantly underplayed performance.

Knightley convincingly portrays an intelligent young woman guided in her actions by integrity and strong moral compass, who finds herself targeted by the darkest forces from within the halls of power.

Around the protagonist’s story we are shown the staff at The Observer who sought to expose the lies and criminal methods utilised by the National Security Agency, and the lawyers who staunchly defended Gun’s actions when she was charged.

Where the film perhaps is not so secure is during the opening segments where the dialogue is so on the nose it’s in danger of breaking it. Phrases that would be deemed far too blatant for even a James Bond film are thrown around a great deal and with a painful amount of hard enunciation, as though the filmmakers were worried people in the aisles wouldn’t catch it. This does, however, last only for the first few minutes and in light of everything else these early missteps can be easily forgiven.

Official Secrets manages to capture all the frightening and gripping elements that the best of political and espionage cinema offers, and intelligently reminds us of a period in recent history we all want to forget but never should. 3/4

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Terminator: Dark Fate

Because what we definitely needed was a sixth one.

Ignoring (quite rightly) every film after Judgement Day, we get a gruff Linda Hamilton taking on more cyborgs and Austrian accents in the latest of the Terminator films.

Birds of Prey

DC brings us a deadly assortment of ladies led

by Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn, who leads a new squad of supers against Ewan McGregor’s evil mob boss Black Mask.

Harriet

A lavish, heartfelt story of a forgotten hero of the Underground Railroad who liberated many African Americans during the mid to late 1800s.

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Party On! So, it’s November already but before we get giddy about the festive season approaching, we still have the last of the spooky season to entertain us.

Down at Queer Junction the will be carrying on with their three-day Halloween Radioactive UV Party [Fri 1/Sat 2 Nov] until 6:30am for all of you late-night party monsters. Over at Theatre Deli they are also hosting two queer Halloween shindigs. First up are Sheffield Vulcans, our very own LGBT+ inclusive rugby club with their night Le Freak C’est Chic [Fri 1 Nov]. Strut down the catwalk and compete for the title of “Le Freak” in their LGBT ballroom-inspired contest and dance into the night with to the musical hits of Halloween and pop and disco favourites past and present. Book in advance online where all booking fees will go to local LGBT youth charity SAYiT. On Saturday night at the Deli we have Mizik Nou’s big Halloween special featuring Mr Mendel and Kleo and a second room hosted by Club Rush. Again proceeds from the evening will donated to local LGBTQ+ causes.

There are more queer happenings at the deli as Andro and Eve pay two visits. If you have been considering unleashing your inner Drag King but don’t know where to start, then head to their weekend Drag King Workshop [Sat 9 Nov] joined by award-winning king LoUis CYfer and theatre director and academic, Natalie Diddams to help you develop a drag king character. The two-day practical course will explore gender as performance, character development, comedy improvisation, alongside technical and performance skills in mansformation through fun and creative workshops. At the end of the month they return with their big queer party A Reyt Queer Do: Sine Like a Diamond Edition, hosted by rapper Bad Lay-Dee and featuring poet and writer Afshan D’souza-Lohdi and performances by up and coming Northern queer performers. With cake, so much sparkle and a DJ set by Big Joanie’s Chardine Taylor Stone, adorn yourself in some glitz and come dance the night away in this night of queer joy.

Start your engines for more drag joy as Revolution team up with Lipstick Drag Shows to bring you

their Drag Brunch [Sat 16 Nov] with hosts Cherry Pops and Sordid Secret and a brunch menu with bottomless prosecco! Consider yourself a drag race expert, then test your knowledge at Leadmill’s Drag Race Quiz [Thu 21 Nov] hosted by Scarlet SoHandsome celebrating the first season of Drag Race UK. The newest regular addition to Sheffield LGBT+ scene, Grapefruit [Fri 8 Nov] are back following their launch last month with Fruit n Juice and Cherry B taking to the decks with queer bangers and grapefruity vibes. Over at Hatch, queer/feminist music night Plenty Fuss is back [Sat 23 Nov] for a night not to be missed featuring Rosie Tee and Malah Palinka. O2 Academy present critically acclaimed spoken word artist, rapper, poet, novelist and playwright Kate Tempest [Sat 9 Nov] redefining what it means to be a wordsmith in the modern age.

For more chilled social vibes take your pick from Sheffield’s Lesbian Disco [Sat 23 Nov] at Walkley Community Centre, Rainbow Gamers LGBTIQA+ boardgame session at Treehouse Café [Sun 17 Nov] or join Trans Active for one of their Yoga sessions at Ponds Forge [13/20/27 Nov] open to all trans and non-binary people. This month also marks the annual Trans day of Remembrance event [Wed 20 Nov] which will be marked with a vigil at Hallam Square with a range of speakers from trans and LGBT+ groups and organisations paying tribute to those we have lost to transphobic violence in the past 12 months.

Last but by no means least, following the success of the first Rainbow Laces Tournament back in February we have Sheffield’s first Rainbow Laces Cup with the battle of the counties, South Yorkshire vs Derbyshire taking place at the Olympic legacy park [Sat 16 Nov].

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The Last King of Scotland @ The Crucible Based on Giles Foden’s award-winning novel, the stage adaptation of The Last King of Scotland opened at the Crucible Theatre with all the swagger and bluster of the story’s main villain, Ugandan dictator Idi Amin.

The story begins with the arrival of Scottish doctor Nicholas Garrigan (Daniel Portman) in Uganda, where former army commander Amin has forcefully overthrown the government of Milton Obote with a promise to put the country and its people first.

There are celebrations in the street as many Ugandans praise their bold new leader, and following a chance encounter, an initially uneasy Garrigan is also enamoured by the charisma

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of Amin; where in turn the president shows mutual intrigue by appointing the Scot as his personal physician. Growing ever closer to the country and the man at its helm, he is faced to deal with the morality of supporting a despot whose wickedness becomes inescapable as the play continues.

Tobi Bamtefa steals the show as Amin, comfortably switching from buffoonish bouts of bravado to periods of menacing instability between the two acts. Much is made of his differing portrayal via various media outlets, an obsession with positive reviews and a general disdain for answering difficult questions.

Sound familiar?

Naturally, the relationship between Amin and Garrigan is given precedence throughout, but in doing so other characters and subplots fail to have any real impact. The doctor’s feelings for a British diplomat’s wife is given the very slightest of nods, which later results in a flat farewell scene and a question of whether it was worth including at all.

That said, one emotionally-charged scene where Garrigan’s colleague Peter (a strong performance by John Amole) pleads with the doctor to carry out an illegal abortion on Amin’s second wife following an affair makes for tense viewing.

Portman is at his best towards the end of the play: his character realises what has been risked by befriending such a monster and the despair shown is compelling. However, the speed at which this strange, unexplained bond between the pair forms in the first place leaves the audience unable to sympathise with what seems at best naivety and at worst rank foolishness.

Overall, though, this stage production is an entertaining watch and one which hammers the wider points home well enough: issues of morality, complicity, and what can happen if powerful leaders successfully avoid account accountability. Something we can all take heed of in the current political climate. JF 3/5

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The Woman in Black @ The Lyceum Terrifying audiences since 1989, The Woman in Black is the second longest-running West End play (surpassed only by The Mousetrap) and certainly hasn’t run out of ideas, as Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s novel shows.

The story follows Arthur Kipps (Malcolm James), a solicitor with a troubled past convinced that the only way to break a curse on his family is by telling the tale of his chilling experience at Eel Marsh mansion via a stage performance. Quite why this would work is anyone’s guess, but it makes for an interesting format nonetheless.

Kipps contacts an actor (Daniel Easton) to help tell his story, and as the two begin the re-enactment, with Easton becoming the younger Kipps and James playing the characters he encounters on his journey, the set shifts and we are transported back in time to the beginning of the tale. From busy Victorian-era London we follow him on a train to far-flung Crythin Clifford, where he finds the locals strangely reluctant to discuss his deceased client Alice Drablow and the old manor house she lived in.

A relatively bare set effectively uses lighting, sound and the power of imagination to create various spine-tingling settings; from running through mist-laden marshes to creeping through dusty hallways, the tension levels barely drop – a huge testament to the acting and stage direction.

Scares are aplenty, but not thrown in for the sake of it. Instead it’s the growing sense of uneasiness reaching a crescendo of terror that makes this play an engrossing watch suitable for some prime Halloween theatre.

JF 4/5

SHREK THE MUSICAL Lyceum Theatre // 12–16 November // From £16 Join the world’s best loved ogre, Shrek, and his loyal steed Donkey as they set off on a quest to rescue the beautiful (if somewhat unusual) Princess Fiona from her tower, guarded by a fire breathing dragon. Add the vertically challenged, evil Lord Farquaad, a gang of fairy tale favourites, a ginger biscuit with attitude, and you’ve got an irresistible mix of adventure, laughter and romance, guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages! sheffieldtheatres.co.uk MY MOTHER SAID I NEVER SHOULD Studio Theatre // 8–23 November // From £20 A moving exploration of the lives of four generations of women in one family. Shifting back and forth in time, we see their loves, expectations and choices play out against the huge social changes of the past century. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk motown the musical Lyceum Theatre // 19-30 November // From £15 With just $800 borrowed from his family, Berry Gordy founded Motown Records and launched the careers of legendary artists including Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and many more.

Featuring over 50 classic hits including ‘My Girl’, ‘What’s Going On’ and ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ this is going to be a proper unforgettable show. sheffieldtheatres.co.uk A SELF HELP GUIDE TO BEING IN LOVE WITH JEREMY CORBYN Theatre Deli // 7 November // From £3.77 When Jess joined the Labour Party at university in 2007 she doubled the number of members who met weekly in a Liverpool pub. Since then she’s stuck by the party through the downfall of Blair, the disappointment of Brown and the monolith of Miliband. Now, “after a decade of keeping her membership card firmly at the back of her wallet”, she’s fallen head over heels in love with Corbyn’s “raw socialist magnetism”. If only everyone else agreed... theatredeli.co.uk

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How did you first start painting portraits?

Funnily enough, I first started painting portraits because one of my good friends asked me to paint a portrait of her as she’d seen my other art work and really liked it. I thought she was joking at first, and I was a bit reluctant to paint her as I was worried about doing a bad job and didn’t want to offend her. I’d never painted a portrait before. After I revealed the finished piece to her she loved it; so much so that she decorated her whole bedroom to match the colours of my painting. This is when I realised I could capture a person’s likeness without offending them. I then decided to practise using famous faces.

How do you choose the icons you paint?

I tend to paint people who I believe have made a large contribution to their craft. Whether it be an iconic legend such as somebody like Prince, a legendary musician; or someone like Beckham, one of England’s greatest. I like to pick people that have made a statement in and complement their achievements by making my artwork a statement piece. I also paint people who are current and popular at the time.

What can people expect from your upcoming exhibition?

My upcoming exhibition ‘7’ will consist of seven arguably iconic portraits from over the last few decades and will last for seven days.

People can expect bold contemporary pieces of portraiture displayed in a modern and unique studio. I am also hoping I get to meet members of the public to show them who I am and share my passion for art with them. I hope to inspire people that visit my exhibition to go away and follow their passions.

Who’s been the trickiest celeb to paint?

I would say my trickiest celeb to paint was probably the one that got me noticed, my painting of George Best. I put a lot of pressure on myself to get it right. I wanted to do it justice and wanted George’s son Calum to like what I had done and see it as a fitting tribute.

Calum loved my artwork and has been very supportive over the years, which I am very thankful for.

What else is on the horizon for you?

I am currently building two brands which incorporate my artwork. These are called Pesky Pooches and Art of Gold Collective. I am also working on my portrait paintings and looking to get my artwork displayed in more galleries.

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