Sept
18
7:30 pm19:30
Sept
19
12:30 pm12:30
Sept
19
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Cabaret Boom Boom throws open its doors once again!
Presenting…
Tim Dalling – Visually eccentric comedic accordionist.
Seeing Double – Acrobalance duo with a risky twist.
The Great Mandavi – High skilled circus hilarity.
And of course, your beloved Boom Boom regulars: Mr Maynard, Mr Lodge and Mr Bowfin steering the night with their trademark chaos, Frank Wittering keeping Health & Safety just about intact, and DJ Madame Zucchini spinning tunes until close.
The Night Unfolds
Doors: 7.30pm
Take your seats: 8pm
Show: 8.15pm – 10.45pm
DJ till close: 11.30pm
Cash‑only bar – come prepared.
£23 General Admission (standard price)| £19 Concessions (65+/student/unwaged) | Only 100 tickets available
NB: Cabaret Boom Boom does not offer refunds or operate a reserves list.
Oct
16
7:30 pm19:30
Oct
17
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Cabaret Boom Boom Present…
John Hegley – The Man, the poet, the love of Luton and potatoes.
Gareth Jones – Escapes from ‘things’ like no other.
Cheeky Kita – Delightfully chaotic, absurd clown.
And of course, your beloved Boom Boom regulars: Mr Maynard, Mr Lodge and Mr Bowfin steering the night with their trademark chaos, and DJ Charlie spinning tunes until close.
The Night Unfolds
Doors: 7.30pm
Take your seats: 8pm
Show: 8.15pm – 10.45pm
DJ till close: 11.30pm
Cash‑only bar – come prepared.
£23 General Admission (standard price)| £19 Concessions (65+/student/unwaged) | Only 100 tickets available
NB: Cabaret Boom Boom does not offer refunds or operate a reserves list.
Oct
25
2:00 pm14:00
Family Cabaret
Presenting Family Cabaret, Boom Boom-style…
A fun packed show for All the Family With Maynard Flip Flap, Stewart Lodge, Sid Bowfin, Madame Zucchini and Mr Herbert.
And Special Guest… to be announced nearer the time.
The Afternoon Unfolds
Doors: 2pm
Take your seats: 2:15pm
Show: 2.30pm – 4.15pm
DJ till close: 5pm
Cash‑only bar – refreshments for all ages, come prepared.
£12 General Admission (over 14s and adults) | £6 child (Under 14)| Only 100 tickets available
NB: Cabaret Boom Boom does not offer refunds or operate a reserves list.
Nov
14
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Cabaret Boom Boom Present…
Christian Lee – Highly acclaimed superstar comedy magician.
Hattie Hatstar – Folk punk musician, witty, warm and wonderful.
Stan Skinny – The Butcher of Reality spills his wisdoms
And of course, your beloved Boom Boom regulars: Mr Maynard, Mr Lodge and Mr Bowfin steering the night with their trademark chaos, and DJ Charlie spinning tunes until close.
The Night Unfolds
Doors: 7.30pm
Take your seats: 8pm
Show: 8.15pm – 10.45pm
DJ till close: 11.30pm
Cash‑only bar – come prepared.
£23 General Admission (standard price)| £19 Concessions (65+/student/unwaged) | Only 100 tickets available
NB: Cabaret Boom Boom does not offer refunds or operate a reserves list.
Nov
20
7:30 pm19:30
Dec
5
7:30 pm19:30
It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Ladies and gentlemen, Northern Lights Theatre invites you to tune in for a very special Christmas broadcast…
It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play, adapted by Anthony E. Palermo.
When George Bailey loses hope on Christmas Eve, an unlikely guardian angel gives him the chance to see what life would have been like without him. What he discovers is a moving reminder of the difference one ordinary life can make.
This Christmas, experience the beloved film as you’ve never seen it before, as a live broadcast from the golden age of radio! A small company takes on the story’s many characters, with music and live sound effects bringing Bedford Falls to life before you, the studio audience!
Performances at Walkley Community Centre:
Saturday 5, 12 and 19 December 2026
Tickets: £15 / £14 concessions
Doors Open: 19:00
Suitability: suitable for family audiences*
*As in the original film, the story includes references to suicide and portrays a character experiencing severe emotional distress. Parents may wish to bear this in mind when booking for younger children.
Dec
12
7:30 pm19:30
It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Ladies and gentlemen, Northern Lights Theatre invites you to tune in for a very special Christmas broadcast…
It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play, adapted by Anthony E. Palermo.
When George Bailey loses hope on Christmas Eve, an unlikely guardian angel gives him the chance to see what life would have been like without him. What he discovers is a moving reminder of the difference one ordinary life can make.
This Christmas, experience the beloved film as you’ve never seen it before, as a live broadcast from the golden age of radio! A small company takes on the story’s many characters, with music and live sound effects bringing Bedford Falls to life before you, the studio audience!
Performances at Walkley Community Centre:
Saturday 5, 12 and 19 December 2026
Tickets: £15 / £14 concessions
Doors Open: 19:00
Suitability: suitable for family audiences*
*As in the original film, the story includes references to suicide and portrays a character experiencing severe emotional distress. Parents may wish to bear this in mind when booking for younger children.
Dec
19
7:30 pm19:30
It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play
Ladies and gentlemen, Northern Lights Theatre invites you to tune in for a very special Christmas broadcast…
It’s a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play, adapted by Anthony E. Palermo.
When George Bailey loses hope on Christmas Eve, an unlikely guardian angel gives him the chance to see what life would have been like without him. What he discovers is a moving reminder of the difference one ordinary life can make.
This Christmas, experience the beloved film as you’ve never seen it before, as a live broadcast from the golden age of radio! A small company takes on the story’s many characters, with music and live sound effects bringing Bedford Falls to life before you, the studio audience!
Performances at Walkley Community Centre:
Saturday 5, 12 and 19 December 2026
Tickets: £15 / £14 concessions
Doors Open: 19:00
Suitability: suitable for family audiences*
*As in the original film, the story includes references to suicide and portrays a character experiencing severe emotional distress. Parents may wish to bear this in mind when booking for younger children.
Jul
5
2:00 pm14:00
Tanabata-Japanese Star Festival
Come and celebrate Tanabata
Enjoy a fun and friendly day of Japanese culture
Admission £2 per person, free for children under 2 (please bring cash)
Jun
20
10:00 am10:00
May
16
7:15 pm19:15
Bubba Ho-Tep's Record Hop
An evening of Rhythm & Blues, Jump Blues and Swing, with DJ Jim O'C
Join us for a 'Stroll' lesson with The Churchills between 7:30pm and 8pm
Fully licensed bar
£5 on the door (over 18's only)
May
2
7:00 pm19:00
Klezmer keildh Spectacular
A fabulous evening with Sheffield's own Seven Hills Kapelye., playing klezmer music, and singing Yiddish and Ladino songs. We have a very special guest, Avia Moore who will lead Klezmer dancing - Avia is one of the world's top klezmer dance leaders, visiting from Canada
Apr
25
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With The Crazy Pony Show, Sally Miller and Trixie Von Maynard
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Mar
28
7:00 pm19:00
Walkley Events-Community Cinema-The Full Monty
Get ready for a night of music and laughter at the first Community Cinema of 2026 hosted by the Walkley Events Collective. Join us for this iconic feel good film and celebrate all things Sheffield. Set in our very own City and filmed in VERY LOCAL locations, this heartwarming story of friendship and triumph over adversity is packed with cracking tunes.
Stay for a boogie afterwards at our Sheff-tastic Disco and celebrate some of Sheffield’s music icons.
There’ll be a bar, hot dogs and snacks.
Tickets are just £5. Book early to avoid disappointment.
This event is suitable for Ages 15 and over. Remember, you can leave your hat on!!
Mar
21
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With Goronwy Thom, Dennis Teeth...Saw Virtuoso and Em Purdy and best friend
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Mar
20
7:30 pm19:30
History is Here talk – The History of Sheffield’s Hospitals
We are delighted to welcome Dr Jenny Stephenson who will be talking about the history of Sheffield’s hospitals.
Some of our local hospitals were founded by philanthropists whilst others originated as workhouses. A number no longer exist but some of their imposing buildings remain, now used for other purposes.
Jenny will be speaking about the vital importance of our hospitals during times of war, epidemics and other periods of significant social change.
Entry by donation, £2.00 suggested. Includes refreshments served before the talk.
If you are interested in Sheffield local history please come along to our talk.
Mar
15
2:00 pm14:00
Family Cabaret
Back by popular demand
Doors 2pm , show 2.15 to 4.15 , dancing and social till close at 5pm
Featuring circus, music, games and comedy suitable for a family audience
Maynard Flip Flap and Stewart Lodge are joined by Sid Bowfin, Mr Herbert and Madame Zucchini
The show will be rounded off with our DJ for you to dance
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Tickets £6 children under 18, and £12 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Feb
21
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With Audrey Heartburn, The Establishment, Dave Viney
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Feb
20
7:30 pm19:30
History is Here talk-Women of Steel
Author Michelle Rawlins will tell us about the inspirational but unsung heroines who became the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during World War II.
Entry by donation, £2.00 suggested. Includes refreshments served before the talk.
If you are interested in Sheffield local history please come along to our talk.
Feb
15
2:30 pm14:30
The English Fiddle Ensemble New Album launch tour
Live at Sam’s presents
The English Fiddle Ensemble is a distinguished folk group featuring Bryony Griffith, Jim Boyle, Ross Grant, and Rosie Butler-Hall. Each member is an accomplished fiddler, bringing their unique style and regional influences to the ensemble. Together, they celebrate the rich tapestry of English fiddle music, delivering performances that are both authentic and invigorating.
Feb
1
3:30 pm15:30
Sheffield Eurosession: Airboxes: workshop and bal
Airboxes are a dynamic accordion duo from Flanders. With their compelling musical cameraderie Bert Leemans (chromatic) and Guus Herremans (diatonic) perform original compositions for balfolk dance transporting their audience to a magical world. We are thrilled to be able to host them again in Sheffield.
Here's the plan...
3.30pm-4.15pm beginners dance workshops - come and learn the basic dances. This is suitable for absolute beginners or those with some experience, or come along and help if you're more confident.
4.30pm-7.00 pm Airboxes bal with interval
7pm-10pm shared meal and session - bring and share buffet style. All welcome to join!
Tickets
Bal + beginners dance workshop: £8/£12/£16
Buy tickets via Ticketstripe in advance and secure your place at this fabulous event!
(Tickets may be available on the door, if they haven’t sold out in advance.)
Jan
24
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With John Archer, Jon Hicks and Helen Rice
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Jan
16
7:30 pm19:30
History is Here talk – Friday 16 January 2026 Sheffield Waterworks
Peter Bull will be following up on his previous fascinating talk about Sheffield’s historic waterworks, by telling us about the takeover by the Corporation and the welfare and conditions of the people who built our reservoirs and waterworks.
Entry by donation, £2.00 suggested. Includes refreshments served before the talk.
If you are interested in Sheffield local history please come along to our first talk of 2026.
Dec
20
6:00 pm18:00
Walkley Events-Community Cinema-Elf
Walkley Events are delighted to bring you this festive family favourite along with special guests, drinks and snacks and a Christmas Cracker Disco.
Tickets are just £5 each. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Buy tickets
Nov
21
7:30 pm19:30
History is Here talk
History is Here talk: Matt Wakefield, Chief Executive & Trustee of the National Emergency Services Museum, West Bar, Sheffield, is coming to preview for us the NESM's new Blitz exhibition, opening in December. Matt will also bring some exhibits for us to see and handle.
Entry by donation, £2.00 suggested. Includes refreshments served before the talk.
Nov
15
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Ruskin Hall - Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With Darryl Carrington, Old Time Rags and Mr Herbert
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Nov
8
7:30 pm19:30
Powerhouse Ceilidh band-Gothic masquerade
All rise, once more, for the Gothic Masquerade! Join Powerhouse Ceilidh Band and caller John Brown at Walkley Community Centre for an evening of ghoulish fun and delight, as we commemorate the end of spooky season with our own unique brand of electrifying geek-folk-rock ceilidh. Bring your finest masquerade attire and prepare to dance yourself to death..!
Doors at 7.30pm, dancing to commence at 8pm until 11.
Tickets: £10 (+ fees) advance.
On the door tickets: £12 adults.
Buy tickets
Oct
26
2:15 pm14:15
Family Cabaret
Back by popular demand
Doors 2pm , show 2.15 to 4.15 , dancing and social till close at 5pm
Featuring circus, music, games and comedy suitable for a family audience
Maynard Flip Flap and Stewart Lodge are joined by Sid Bowfin, Mr Herbert and Madame Zucchini with special guest Peter Whites – suitcase circus.
The show will be rounded off with our DJ for you to dance
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Tickets £6 children under 18, and £12 for ALL adults over 18
Oct
18
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Ruskin Hall - Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With George Egg, Ian Marchant and Doolally
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Oct
5
4:00 pm16:00
Walkley Quiz, Cream Tea & AGM
How well do you think you know Walkley?
Come along to our Walkley Quiz and Cream Tea event on Sunday 5th October at 4pm and find out!
It’s free – come with a team (up to 4 people) or try it on your own. We will have varied questions -general knowledge about Walkley today, a bit of history thrown in (multiple choice) and perhaps a few quirky questions to challenge your brains.
There’ll also be a Café serving deee-licious cream teas (this bit isn’t free!)
During the quiz interval we will have our brief Walkley Community Centre AGM - lots has been happening over the last year and we would love to let you know about it.
Hope to see you there!
Sept
27
7:00 pm19:00
Community Cinema-The Rocky Horror Picture Show
TICKETS £5 – includes Movie followed by Dancing
DOORS OPEN 7pm
There’ll also be a bar and snacks
Sept
20
7:30 pm19:30
Cabaret Boom Boom
Ruskin Hall - Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With Bec Hill, Trevor Organ and Elvis Pleasantly
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available
Aug
6
10:00 am10:00
Jul
25
11:00 am11:00
Jul
6
2:00 pm14:00
Jun
21
7:00 pm19:00
Jun
7
12:30 pm12:30
Apr
26
8:15 pm20:15
Cabaret Boom Boom
Ruskin Hall - Cabaret Boom Boom
Our cabarets bring top acts together from the worlds of visual comedy, circus, magic, comic poetry and physical theatre.
With Max Fulham, Diego Spano and Helen Rice
All lovingly held together by your regular comperes, crew and DJ Charlie
Sat around tables, cabaret style, with full licensed bar and sweet treats
Fully Licensed bar with proceeds to Walkley Community Centre
Tickets £19 concession, and £23 for ALL adults over 18
Disabled access and disabled toilet available