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Events

Events have been held under the umbrella of RoughDraftAudio since 2012, all musically based. Mainly gigs, with some cinematic elements, taking place primarily at The Lantern Theatre and Crookes Social Club in Sheffield.

Artists have included Dean Friedman, Judy Dyble, The Blackheart Orchestra, Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear, Helen McCookerybook, Joanne Harris and the #Storytime Band, Pocket Satellite, Colour Of Light, Pete Roth Trio (featuring Bill Bruford), Boo Hewerdine, Heather Findlay

2026 saw the start of Acoustic Encounters, third Wednesday of each month at Crookes Social Club, currently from March to July
Each event will feature three chiefly acoustic acts playing a 40-45minute set each, all for £10 entry.
See below for details of each evening



2026
 Tue 15th Nov   Crookes Social Club, Sheffield 
Acoustic Encounters
  Jon Cocker
Warm, full-sounding blend of alternative/folk acoustic music

Teah Lewis
Sunsoaked-soulful originals channeling a sound that harks back to the likes of Vashti Bunyan and Joni Mitchell.

Sheffield Sonority Choir
Bringing together some of the finest upper-voices in Sheffield, dedicated to exploring the wealth of music written for upper-voices, embracing a range of genres spanning nine centuries

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2027
 Thu 28th Jan   Crookes Social Club, Sheffield 
 Pete Roth Trio (featuring Bill Bruford)

Following their sold out performances across the UK, Europe, and Japan over the last few years (including Sheffield's The Lantern Theatre in 2025), The Pete Roth Trio return to Sheffield, this time to the legendary Crookes Social Club

Since they burst onto the jazz scene a mere few years ago, Pete Roth, Bill Bruford, and Mike Pratt's "interactive music" has been warmly and enthusiastically welcomed far and wide, including 2026's Cruise To The Edge and a tour of Japan. We are delighted to announce them coming to such a historic live venue as part of their 2027 Northern Tour.

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 Sat 27th Feb   The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield 
 Andy Davison and The Soul Preachin' Co play the music of Bob Dylan

Following sell out performances, Andy Davison and The Soul Preachin' Co, along with some special guests to perform the music of Bob Dylan on the stage of The Lantern Theatre.

Broadly following the arc of the recent Timothy Chalomet film, A Complete Unknown, these seasoned lovers of Dylan's oeuvre will play two sets, acoustic and electric.

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 Wed 3rd Mar   The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield 
 The Often Herd

Transcending the traditional boundaries of bluegrass music, they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England.  This unique approach won them the title of Best European Bluegrass Band 2018 at the prestigious La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France.
Following sell out performances across the country, including round the corner at Cafe9, we're delighted to to be welcoming them to The Lantern Theatre.

The evening will be opened with set from local artist Duncan Parsons.

Expect warmth, humour, and good music!

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 Sat 5th Jun   The Lantern Theatre, Sheffield 
 Wonderful - A celebration of 101 years of Marilyn Monroe

On her 101st birthday, author/biographer Louise Beech and singer/songwriter Carrie Martin remember Marilyn Monroe's life with a tribute of words and song.
Hollywood, August 1962. A tragic death. But what if icon Marilyn Monroe had lived? Louise and Carrie take you on a different and joyful journey, with songs from her films, and readings from Louise's book, Wonderful, which imagines a different life for the star...

Think you know Marilyn? Think again.
'Terrific show, so entertaining, so interesting.' 5 Stars - Richard Avery (Artistic Director, East Riding Theatre)
'An absolutely mesmerising show!' 5 Stars - Madeleine Black (Author and Activist)

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