Variety Babbs is an art historian and comedian who has a range of achievements throughout her career so far - from exhibits at the Tate and the British Museum to the creation of the comedic events group Art Laughs. Her new book ‘The History of Art in One Sentence’ explores 50 art movements across 500 years.
Living in the city of trees, forester Luke Barley's 'Ancient: Reviving the Woods That Made Britain' is evidently essential reading for the Sheffield student, as heard at Off The Shelf 2026.
Wray’s book ‘Groovy, Laidback and Nasty: A History of Independent Music in Sheffield’ tracks the bands and clubs of the city from 1960 to 2021, where he winds a thread through the disparate and eclectic sounds of the Steel City.
Love, mistaken identities and plenty of mischief take centre stage as Jamie Glover’s Twelfth Night arrives at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre. With a strong cast, clever use of lighting and music woven throughout the show, this production brings Shakespeare’s comedy to life - while reminding us that there can be a dark side to all the fun.
Last night at Sheffield’s Octagon Centre, the ex-Guardian columnist Marina Hyde arrived to dissect her new satirical book: What a Time to Be Alive! Scenes from a Strange Age.
