From steel to screen, podcasts to defence, Sheffield’s economy is diversifying amid a wave of new investment
It has seen its fair share of Hollywood parties – albeit with a twist. Instead of champagne and caviar it is usually Guinness and scampi fries. Red carpet? There aren’t even cushions on the seats.
The tiny Sheffield pub, Fagan’s, has raised more than a few toasts in the last year as Adolescence, the Netflix hit made by two of its owners, scooped multiple awards at the Emmys and Golden Globes and became one of the world’s most-watched dramas.
A year after the drama’s release, Sheffield appears to be basking in a newfound confidence.
“It feels like we’re on the cusp of something really exciting,” said Neil Shamma, the chief operating officer of Warp Films, the production company behind Adolescence.
