The latest Roxy Ball Room to open will be right here in Yorkshire.
We all love a game or two at Roxy's (that's no secret) but now there's a whole new location to keep us entertained with beer pong, pool, curling and so much more.
Taking over a whopping 15,500 sq ft of Sheffield's iconic Telephone House, the latest Roxy Ball Room is the latest to bring games aplenty to Yorkshire's up-and-coming city.
Expect to competitively take on the likes of American pool and shuffleboard tables with friends before grabbing a puck and playing a round of the newly-developed ice-free curling lanes.
Roxy Lanes The Light in Leeds also hosts an ice-free curling rink. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
If that's not enough, you'll be able to sing your heart out in a private karaoke room, shoot some hoops on the basketball games and even duckpin bowling will be available to book in and whilst a strike isn't guaranteed, the classic Roxy's aesthetic of graffitied walls and modern decor is guaranteed to make an appearance as part of the makeover of the historic Sheffield venue.
What was formerly the Roxy Disco venue from the 80s and 90s, the O2 Academy concert venue is going to return to its original namesake, albeit under a new Roxy name and guise, this summer.
All the classic Roxy Ball Room activities will be available for booking and walk-in. / Image: Supplied (PGHL)
Anyone who knows and loves Roxy's endless games and things to do will be drooling over their American-style menu of pizzas, small plates and an extensive drinks list with no less than 16 beers and craft ales, all of which will be available to accompany your games from the day of opening.
Joel Mitchell, Brand Development and commercial manager for Roxy Leisure said:
‘’After several years of success in some of the north’s most prolific cities, it was only a matter of time before Roxy found a home in Sheffield. The Telephone House venue is simply perfect, with plenty of room for our wealth of gaming options and a prime location in the heart of the city’s buzzing nightlife scene.’’
Beer Pong is an essential part of any night out at Roxy Ball Room. Image: The Hoot Leeds
‘’Whether you’re out for a bite to eat and a few games of shuffleboard or need to host a lively stag or hen do with lots of different personalities to please, Roxy is the ultimate all-in-one entertainment venue. We look forward to welcoming the people of Sheffield to our newest bar and am confident the unique Roxy formula will resonate with locals.’’
More details are expected to be announced in the lead up to the opening but for all the latest information, visit the Roxy Ball Room website.
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Inside Drop Bear – the new Aussie coffee shop that’s just opened in Sheffield city centre
A new Australian-inspired cafe and coffee shop has landed in Sheffield, providing 'coffee that kicks and food that fuels'.
It's safe to say that the Aussies know what they’re doing when it comes to coffee, so when an Australian-style cafe opens in Sheffield city centre you make it your priority to visit.
Introducing Drop Bear, and here you’ll find everything to cure that caffeine craving from your classic glossy coffees to their wonderful rotating seasonal creations like an Ube Cheesecake Latte.
Drop Bear comes from the same husband-and-wife team behind Sheff's beloved Hygge, the Scandi-inspired cafe with sites dotted around town.
Images: The Sheff
This time their sights are set on the cafe culture of Australia - think great coffee and beautiful but nourishing food.
As for the name of the new venture - it's a silly nod to the folklore hoax of a carnivorous koala bear the drops from the trees to attack people (many-a tourist visiting Australia have fallen for this one).
Drop Bear has just opened in the Strines Building, slap-bang in the centre of campus making it perfect for a mid-lecture pick me up.
Images: The Sheff
And it's not just great coffee they serve, they've also got some great food options to keep you going from stacked sushi rolls and fresh salmon bowls to fluffy breakfast bao buns.
The interior is light, airy and spacious - and you'll even spot a few drop bears dotted around the walls and ceilings, including one that is sporting a Paul Mescal-esque hooped earring.
Owner Alex said: "Our vision for Drop Bear Coffee is simple. We wanted to create a space that feels energetic, welcoming, and real, somewhere people can fuel up properly."
Smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie to return home to Sheffield on 10th anniversary tour
Emily Sergeant
One of the most beloved musicals of the 21st century is set to return to Sheffield on its 10th anniversary tour.
Following a record-breaking three-year West End residency, two sold-out UK and Ireland Tours, and even an award-winning Amazon Studios film, the smash-hit musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is returning for its 10th anniversary tour, and will be stopping off here in its home town.
Set to open in Leeds a decade after the original opening at the Sheffield Crucible, Jamie will be ‘coming home again’ for what is said to be ‘possibly the last time’, as the show heads out to major cities across the UK.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie tells the story of 16-year-old title character, Jamie, who lives on a council estate in Sheffield but doesn’t quite fit in and is terrified about the future, even though he wants to be a sensation.
Supported by his loving mum and surrounded by his friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies, and steps out of the darkness into the spotlight.
With an original score of catchy pop tunes by lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, Dan Gillespie Sells, and writer Tom MacRae, the musical is said to be one the whole family should experience.
This new 10th anniversary addition of the show coming to Sheffield even features a brand-new song to the already-beloved soundtrack.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be coming to the Sheffield Lyceum Theatre on 8 March 2027, and will also be visiting other northern cities on the tour like Leeds, Chester, Sunderland, Manchester, and Liverpool, as well as other major cities nationwide.
Sophie Smith -
24th June 2022 
