Showroom Cinema, an independent cinema located in Sheffield Cultural Industries Quarter, is set to celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a special screening of ‘Brassed Off.’
The doors of Showroom were officially opened on 15 March 1995, and has a special connection to the cast of ‘Brassed Off,’ with the film’s late lead, Pete Postlethwaite, having opened screens 3 and 4 in 1998.
Now, 30 years to the day – Showroom is going big for its anniversary with two special screenings, at 2:30pm and 7pm.
The matinee screening will feature a live performance from ‘Unite the Union Brass Band,’ and the evening event will bring back members of the original cast and crew for a special Q&A.
Ryan Finnigan, Head of Programming, said: “As Showroom Cinema marks 30 years of screening world-class cinema in Sheffield, it feels only right to honour a film that’s both a local favourite and a testament to the heart of this region.
“Brassed Off captures the humour and grit of an unwavering community we’ve enjoyed seeing for three decades, as well as showcasing the importance of power of British cinema and Northern voices.”
Showroom will use 2025 to celebrate its role in shaping the local film scene and celebrating international, independent cinema through even more special events.
On the following day, Sunday 16 March, audiences can enjoy two free events: a projection booth tour and the rediscovered films of Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon – all part of the National Lottery Open Week.
“Celebrating the milestone with our audiences is a perfect way to reflect on the cinema’s past, but also what we need to build upon for the future of independent cinema,” Ryan said.
The two showings of ‘Brassed Off’ form a wider season at Showroom, which has been recognising 40 years since the end of the miners’ strike.
The anniversary will take place on Saturday 15 March, and you can buy tickets for all events here.
