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FUS1ON

23 June 2008 to 05 December 2008

Sheffield Hallam University

A celebration of Sheffield Hallam University's creative talents and it's contribution to the heritage, innovation and future success of the city.

 
 

Off the Shelf Festival of Writing and Reading

11 October 2008 to 01 November 2008

Various Locations

The Off the Shelf Literature Festival features readings by well known authors, workshops, storytelling, competitions, family events, and literary walks with a programme to suit all tastes.

 
 

Off the Shelf: Open Meeting with Sheffield Writers' Club

13 October 2008 - 6:00pm

Circle, The

The Sheffield Writers' club is 51, so come along and help them celebrate. Share your work whether fact or fiction, poetry or prose and get advice on how to get published.

 
 

Off the Shelf: Persephone Books with Nicola Beauman

14 October 2008 - 7:30pm

Quaker Meeting House

Founder Nicola Beauman will be talking about the origins of Persephone Books (who offer mainly neglected fiction and non-fiction by women for women) and how the books are chosen.

 
 

Off the Shelf: John Pilger in Conversation with Paul Allen

14 October 2008 - 7:30pm

University of Sheffield Union of Students

John Pilger, world-renowned journalist, author and documentary film maker talks to Paul Allen about his life and his work.

 
 
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Extra Special Events

Grin Up North

01 October 2008 to 19 October 2008

Various Locations

This two-week festival celebrates all that is good in UK and international comedy.

Fright Night

26 October 2008 - 3:30pm

Sheffield City Centre

Britain's biggest Halloween party is back in the city centre for its eighth year. Dress up in your spookiest costume and come along to join in the fiendish fun.

Now entering its 23rd season, the Premier League Snooker is the world’s only major snooker tournament played to a league format.

Yorkshire's biggest bonfire night event with Real Radio music stage, bonfire, giant funfair, fire spinners, food stalls and a massive fireworks display set to music.