Events
Upcoming events for the new year
Building on the success of our brilliant comedy and open mic events in the autumn, we'll be holding more regular evening events from January, including workshops and craft fairs. Stay tuned for all the details!
Paws for Applause - second Thursday of every month
Enjoyed our previous Paws for Applause comedy nights? You're in for a treat - we'll be making this a regular event on the second Thursday of every month. All welcome - sign up via the QR code and simply pay on the door :)
Cabaret Night: Coming Soon
Exciting news: our brand new cabaret night will be starting on the first Thursday of the month - watch this space for more details and sign up via the form!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdx5h7WX5oaGfgHeqNM5-V7TJv9SyYkAEpeNY1WbDTdFcY2A/viewform (or scan QR code on poster)
Open mic fundraiser - Friday 17th October
Arts in the Right Place held our very own highly successful fundraiser - an exciting night of performances, from music to poetry to comedy, plus stalls selling locally crafted items and collaborative art activities.
Paws for Applause Comedy Night - Wednesday 22nd October
Brand new comedy material first seen here at Raccoon Studios
Plughole Scratch - Thursday 23rd October
We hosted the first ever Plughole - a 'night of alternative weirdness where performers try out material that would otherwise have fallen down the drain' , by alt comedian, play facilitator and self-proclaimed 'idiot' Daft Elation
Love Music Hate Racism - Saturday 25th October
We were proud to host an anti-racist music event protesting the rise of the far-right - featuring exciting up-and-coming DJs playing techno, electro, house and more.
​Lift the Ban Fundraiser - Saturday 22nd November
The ongoing campaign to Lift the Ban on asylum seekers' right to work held a community fundraiser with some amazing DJs and performers
Sheffield Transformed workshops and party - Friday 28th-Sunday 30th November
We were excited to host the Saturday night afterparty for the Sheffield Transformed festival -a weekend of left-wing politics and culture. The party was packed out, featuring a fantastic line-up of performers including the brilliant fusion group Kiziah and the Kings, renowned queer folk duo Lucy and Hazel, and many more.
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We also hosted some packed-out talks throughout the weekend as part of the festival, including discussions on racial justice, Islamophobia, anti-fascist organising and archiving.
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Thank you to everyone that came down :)
Christmas Fair - Saturday 13th December
We marked Christmas with a fun afternoon of games, activities and treats - plus stalls by local artists and makers - for all the family.
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Our Venue:
Raccoon Studios is a safe and inclusive DIY creative community arts venue in the centre of Sheffield on the corner of Haymarket and Exchange Street. ​​​
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Accessibility Info:
There are stairs without lift to the chill out room on the first floor.
There is an accessible toilet with larger than average turning space.
Please email arts.in.the.right.place@gmail.com with ACCESSIBILITY as the subject, if you require a chair or other accessibility provisions.
If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements please call 07444363400