FESTIVAL VENUE INFORMATION 2019
Note for first-time Sheffield visitors:
The Sheffield City Centre and the surrounding neighbourhoods are very hilly; if you have reduced mobility, you may require a vehicle to get around. Uber and City Taxis operate in Sheffield, and it is possible to request a wheelchair accessible taxi through both apps.
Please remember to arrive early to each event to avoid rushes.
Ambulo Cafe
Address: 48 Arundel Gate, Sheffield, S1 2PP
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible from the Winter Garden, Cadman Lane and Arundel Gate entrances ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Elevator ● Baby changing facilities on the ground floor ● Assistance dogs welcome ● Ambulo is on the ground floor at the front of the venue
Capacity: Roughly 72 seated or 150 standing Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Surrey Street Description: Located at the Millennium Gallery, Ambulo is an all-day café for the family, inspired by travel, culture and the best produce from near and far. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/millennium-gallery
Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen
Address: Alsop Fields, Sidney St, Sheffield S1 4RG
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilet but not solely for wheelchair users ● Baby changing facilities located within the accessible toilets ● Assistance dogs welcome ● No elevator to reach additional seating/other toilets on the first floor
Capacity: 95 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: P ublic wifi available Blue Badge Parking: N ewton Lane Description: Tucked away in a courtyard just off Matilda Street, not far from Sheffield station, Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen is a new nesting place of Birdhouse Tea Company. Built in a converted former cutlery-machine factory, Birdhouse Tea Company have drawn on their expert tea knowledge to create a modern healthy dining and drinking experience. AccessAble: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/birdhouse-tea-bar-kitchen
Channing Hall
Address: 45 Surrey St, Sheffield S1 2LG
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Elevator ● Tables and chairs can be arranged as required
Capacity: 1 10 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water not available - 2 minute walk to Fargate where convenience stores are located, 4 minute walk to Sainsbury’s Local on Arundel Gate, and numerous cafes close by WIFI: P ublic wifi available Blue Badge Parking: N orfolk Street Description: Channing Hall is named after the 19th Century American Unitarian Minister Dr William Ellery Channing. The hall was designed by Flockton and Gibbs, and the interior is in the Italianate style. The hall was built in 1881 for ‘religious, educational and social purposes.’
The Crucible Theatr e
Main Theatre/ Netflix Crucible Studio/ Crucible Adelphi
Address: 55 Norfolk Street, Tudor Square, Sheffield S1 1DA
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Unisex toilets ● Baby changing facilities (in some female and unisex toilets) ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Cloakroom ● Elevator ● Hearing Loops/Infrared Audio System available for all sessions (ask at the Box Office counter) ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 650 (Theatre), 250 (Studio), 70 (Adelphi) Wheelchair Capacity: 12 (Theatre), 10+ (Studio), 6 (Adelphi) Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Norfolk Street Description: Sheffield’s renowned production theatre, the Crucible is part of Sheffield Theatres, the largest theatre complex outside of London. As well as theatrical performances, it hosts the most prestigious event in professional snooker, the World Championship, and of course some of Doc/Fest’s best talks and special events! AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/crucible-theatre
Crystal Bar
Address: 23-29 Carver Street, Sheffield, S1 4FS
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Elevator inside ● No baby changing facilities - over 18’s venue only ● Assistance dogs welcome dependent upon the type of event ● Street level entrance ● Two cloakroom facilities
Capacity: 8 00 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: D ivision Street, Rockingham Gate Description: Located in a former 19t h century scissor factory, Crystal Bar is a trendy nightspot with events and VIP tables. It w ill host some of Doc/Fest 2019’s parties.
Curzon Cinema
Cinema 1/ Rooftop Bar
Address: 16 George Street, Sheffield S1 2PF
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible (entrance through a side door 30m to the left of the main door - please ring buzzer to be let in) ● Accessible toilets ● Unisex toilets ● Baby changing facilities ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Elevator ● Headphones and Hearing Loops available for all screenings (ask at the Box Office counter) ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 6 2 (Cinema 1), 40 inside + 60 on the terrace (Rooftop Bar) Wheelchair Capacity: 2 (Cinema 1), 10+ (Rooftop Bar) Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: M ulberry Street, Norfolk Street Description: The Curzon is known for exhibiting independent and world cinema from around the globe as well as live opera, ballet and theatre broadcasts streamed direct to its screens. This Grade II listed building is a stunning conversion of an 18th century bank. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/curzon-cinema
Cutlers’ Hall
Main Hall/ Drawing Room/ Reception Room/ Hadfield Hall/ Old Banqueting Hall/ Goodwin Room
Address: Church St, Sheffield S1 1HG
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Recycling bins in public areas ● Cloakroom ● Elevator ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 550 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: P ublic wifi available Blue Badge Parking: St James Street (beside Sheffield Cathedral) Description: Cutlers' Hall is a Grade II listed building that is the headquarters of the Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire. Built in 1832, the building now also houses many of the grandest events in the city, including Doc/Fest’s Marketplace.
DINA
Address: 32A-34 Cambridge St, Sheffield S1 4HP
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets
Capacity: 450 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: C ambridge Street, Division Street. Venue can also provide parking to blue badge holders with prior warning Description: DINA is an independent venue in the centre of Sheffield. A not for profit social enterprise, DINA has featured in national and regional publications, since opening in 2016, garnering a reputation for progressive programming.
Doc/Fest Exchange
Address: Tudor Square, Sheffield, S1 2LA
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Public toilets ● Baby changing facilities ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 2 50 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: S urrey Street, Norfolk Street Description: Tudor Square is home to the largest concentration of theatres in the UK outside of London and one of the busiest spots during the Festival as it’s also the site of Doc/Fest Exchange, with a programme full of free public sessions. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/tudor-square
Hope Works
Address: Unit 1A Sussex Road, Sheffield, S4 7YQ
Capacity: 500 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: None nearby Description: Hope Works is an independent events space, art and creative community hub. Set up by Mixed In Sheffield, it is an organisation dedicated to the music and art of the people of Sheffield.
HUBS
The Stage
Address: 6 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2QQ
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets on first floor ● Elevator located at the front (right hand side) of venue ● Step free access also via Coffee Union
Capacity: 50 (classroom), 120 (theatre), 80 (cabaret), 80 (chevron) Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public water supply available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row Description: The HUBS is the Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union. Due to the unique design, it is an iconic building that regularly hosts student nights, live music and pop-up events. AccessAble: https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/sheffield-hallam-student-s-union-hu bs
ITV Town Hall
Reception Room A/ Reception Room B/ Committee Room 1/ Committee Room 2/ Ante Room
Address: Pinstone Street, Sheffield S1 2HH
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Unisex toilets ● Baby changing facilities ● Breastfeeding friendly (dedicated breastfeeding room) ● Elevator ● Capacity: 120 (Reception Rooms), 25 (Committee Rooms) Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ (Reception Rooms), 5 (Committee Rooms) Water: Public water supply available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: P instone Street Description: D esigned by the London-based architect E. W. Mountford, the building was officially opened on 21 May 1897 by Queen Victoria. The building is used year round by Sheffield City Council and during the Festival is home to a variety of Doc/Fest delegate and public sessions. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/sheffield-town-hall
Paradise Square
Address: 26 Paradise Square, Sheffield S1 2DE
Accessibility: ● Public land so wheelchair accessible but steep sloping and uneven ground ● No outdoor toilets, would need to go to a venue nearby such as Craft & Dough or Couch (restaurants both within a 2 minutes’ walk away) ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: U nspecified - unrestricted area Wheelchair capacity: 10+ Water: Public water supply unavailable in Paradise Square itself but shops/convenience stores close by Blue Badge Parking: Limited in Campo Lane NCP Description: P aradise Square is a Georgian square in the City of Sheffield, England. Located to the northwest of Sheffield Cathedral, the square is set on a slope and was formerly used for public meetings.
Sheffield City Hall
Oval Hall
Address: Barker's Pool, Sheffield S1 2JA
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Unisex toilet (1st floor only) ● Baby changing facilities ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Cloakroom ● Elevator ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 2,271 (Oval Hall) Wheelchair capacity: 8 (Oval Hall) Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Balm Green, Division Street, Cambridge Street. Venue can also provide parking to blue badge holders with prior warning Description: Sheffield City Hall is a magnificent Grade II listed building owned by the Sheffield City Council and is operated by Sheffield International Venues as a venue for concerts and other events in its various rooms. This year, Sheffield City Hall will host the Doc/Fest Opening Night film. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/sheffield-city-hall
Performance Lab
Address: Sheffield, Hallam University, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2LQ
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Elevator
Capacity: 20 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Blue Badge Parking: A rundel Lane Description: Sheffield Hallam University’s new drama space for the Faculty of Development and Society is situated in Arundel Gate Court and features two theatre studios and state-of-the-art lighting and audio rigs. It is part of an ambitious project to expand the existing University performing arts facilities and cater for a wide variety of student and public productions. Doc/Fest’s Alternate Realities VR cinema is based at The Performance Lab.
Showroom Cinema
Showroom Cinema 1/ Oatly Showroom Cinema 2/ PBS America Showroom Cinema 3/ Bertha DocHouse Showroom Cinema 4/ ITV Showroom Bar
Address: 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield S1 2BX
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Baby changing facilities (in disabled toilet) ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Headphones and Hearing Loops available for all screenings (ask at the Box Office counter) ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 7 9 (Cinema 1), 108 (Cinema 2), 176 (Cinema 3), 280 (Cinema 4), 200 (Showroom Bar) Wheelchair Capacity: 2 (Cinema 1), 1 (Cinema 2), 1 (Cinema 3), 2 (Cinema 4), 10+ (Showroom Bar) Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row Description: The Showroom Cinema is an independent art house cinema and where Doc/Fest began in 1994. It is housed in a 1936 art deco building which was formerly the Kennings car dealership. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/showroom-cinema
Showroom Workstation
Delegate Centre in Creative Lounge/ Doc/Player Lounge in Conference Room 2
Address: 15 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2BX
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Cloakroom
Capacity: 2 50 (Delegate Centre), 25 (Doc/Player Lounge) Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ (Delegate Centre), 2 (Doc/Player Lounge) Water: Water only available in the Doc/Player Lounge (Conference Room 2), however the Showroom Cinema Bar is located just next door WIFI: P ublic wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row Description: Housed in a former 1930s’ car showroom, Showroom Workstation is a unique cultural hub situated in the heart of Sheffield's Cultural Industries Quarter. The building comprises of an independent cinema, café bar and creative workspace where Doc/Fest offices are based. This year, the festival’s Delegate Centre and Doc/Player Lounge will both be based in Showroom Workstation.
Site Gallery
Main Space/ Project Space/ Studio/ Cafe
Address: 1 Brown Street, Sheffield S1 2BS
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Elevator ● Baby changing facilities
Capacity: Event dependant Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: P ublic wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row, Arundel Lane Description: Site Gallery is Sheffield’s international contemporary art space, specialising in moving image, new media and performance. In 2018 Site Gallery re-opened after a building programme which trebled the scale of its public area. It now boasts a large scale gallery, a dedicated projects space, café and shop as well as a beautiful new façade and main entrance. Site Gallery will host Doc/Fest’s Alternate Reality Exhibition this year.
Soyo
Address: 117 Rockingham Street, Sheffield, S1 4EB
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Assistance dogs welcome (dependent upon event) ● Note: No under 18’s allowed in the venue
Capacity: Approx 450 Wheelchair capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Rockingham Gate, Division Street Description: Soyo is a stylish cocktail bar located on Rockingham Street, just off the popular area of West Street. The décor is made up of exposed brick and wood-panelled bar with sofas, booths and dancefloor, for cocktails, live music events and DJ nights.
Tamper Sellers Wheel
Address: 149 Arundel St, Sheffield S1 2NU
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Unisex toilets ● Baby changing facilities ● Breastfeeding friendly
Capacity: 150 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: P ublic wifi available Blue Badge Parking: A rundel Lane Description: Stylishly built in red brick, this cafe provides an authentic New Zealand experience. Eat at one of the rustic tables and enjoy a full Kiwi Brekkie with all the trimmings, or pop in at lunch time for Fush and Chups or Sweetcorn and Chilli Fritters.
The Botanist
Address: Unit 5A & 5B Leopold Square, Sheffield, S1 2JG
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets on both floors ● Elevator located inside and to the right ● Baby changing facilities located on both floors ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 140 in the upstairs restaurant, 120 in the downstairs bar Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Holly Street, Balm Green Description: The Botanist is a secret garden of food and drink, renowned for its wide selection of botanical cocktails.
The Leadmill
Address: 6 Leadmill Road, Sheffield S1 4SE
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets
Capacity: 4 00 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public water supply available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row. Venue can also provide parking to blue badge holders with prior warning Description: The Leadmill is a live music venue and nightclub on Leadmill Road, Sheffield, lying on the south-east edge of the city centre. It opened in 1980 in what, despite its name, was a former flour mill, originally as a Community Centre. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/leadmill
The Light Cinema
Cinema 3/ Cinema 6/ Cinema 8
Address: The Moor, Sheffield, S1 4PF
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Unisex toilets (in the foyer) ● Baby changing facilities (in unisex toilets) ● Breastfeeding friendly ● Elevator ● Headphones and Hearing Loops available for all screenings (ask at the Box Office counter) ● Assistance dogs welcome
Capacity: 52 (Cinema 3), 98 (Cinema 6), 165 (Cinema 8) Wheelchair Capacity: 1 (Cinema 3), 2 (Cinema 6), 2 (Cinema 8) Water: Public water supply available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Rockingham Gate, Eldon Street (outside Corporation nightclub ) Description: The Light Cinema Sheffield opened in the city centre in April 2017. It is the city’s newest cinema and has 953 seats in 9 screens, three of which will be allocated to Doc/Fest over the festival period. All screens are large and use state of the art technology to ensure excellent sound and vision. The contemporary café-bar area serves locally produced food and drink and can also be used for meetings as well as relaxing between films. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/light
The Light Cinema Free Screen
Address: Howard Street, Sheffield S1 2LW
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Assistance dogs welcome ● Steep sloping on Howard Street ● No outdoor toilet, would have to go to a nearby venue such as The Globe Pub, Sheffield Hallam Owen Building, Showroom Cinema, Tamper Sellers Wheel (all within a 2 minutes walk)
Capacity: 50 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public water supply not available - The Globe Pub directly opposite, Sheffield Hallam Owen Building Canteen at the top of Howard Street just behind the free screen, Tesco Express Eyre Lane/Showroom Cinema/Wellies/Tamper Sellers Wheel all within a 2 minutes walk WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row Description: This free, outdoor screen is built on Howard Street specifically for Doc/Fest. With an open and naturally sloping field for seating, Howard Street is perfect for any screening, especially when the sun is shining.
Site Gallery Square
Address: 6 Paternoster Row, Sheffield, S1 2QQ
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Assistance dogs welcome ● Closest public toilets are located in The HUBS
Capacity: Unspecified - unrestricted area Wheelchair capacity: 10+ Water: Public water supply not available - The HUBS located on site, Showroom Cinema across the road, Tamper Sellers Wheel/Wellies both within 3 minute walk WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Paternoster Row, Arundel Lane Description: Located next to the Sheffield Hallam Student Union HUBS building, The Square is an active and vibrant addition to the city centre.
The Void
Address: Sheffield Hallam University City Campus, Owen Building, Level 1, Howard St, Sheffield S1 1WB
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets within the building ● Baby changing facilities within the building ● Headphones/hearing loops/infrared systems available for screenings ● Assistance dogs welcome ● Elevator is located at the rear of the foyer of the Owen Building
Capacity: 93 Wheelchair Capacity: 4 Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: P aternoster Row, Arundel Lane Description: The Void Cinema is specially designed to facilitate the showing of films in a vast range of formats, ideal for those action-packed conferences. It is also fully equipped with integrated audiovisual facilities, including networked computer, data projector and lectern microphone, with the additional feature of seats which have writing pads built in. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/owen-building
Theatre Deli
Address: 202 Eyre Street, Sheffield S1 4QZ
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Accessible toilets ● Baby changing facilities
Capacity: 600 Wheelchair capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Venue has own car park Description: A n arts charity and venue that transforms spaces to expand opportunities to create and experience art in all forms. Recently having moved to a new space on Eyre St, Theatre Deli will host some of Doc/Fest 2018’s parties. AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/theatre-deli
The Winter Garden
Address: 90 Surrey St, Sheffield, S1 2LH
Accessibility: ● Wheelchair accessible ● Baby changing facilities
Capacity: 250 Wheelchair Capacity: 10+ Water: Public supply of water available in Tudor Square WIFI: Public wifi available Blue Badge Parking: Surrey Street Description: The Winter Garden is one of the largest temperate glasshouses to be built in the UK during the last hundred years. There are more than 2,500 plants from around the world creating a superb display. The building itself is 70 metres long and 22 metres high (large enough to house 5,000 domestic greenhouses). AccessAble: h ttps://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/winter-garden