The special event will take place at two local cinemas

People in Sheffield are set to be offered a unique opportunity to ask Jarvis Cocker questions after showings of his new documentary.

The Pulp-frontman will be taking part in a Q&A session after special screenings of the upcoming film ‘PULP: What Do You Do For An Encore?’.

Jarvis Cocker of Pulp performing on stage at Finsbury Park in London (Victoria Jones/PA)

placeholder image — Jarvis Cocker of Pulp performing on stage at Finsbury Park in London (Victoria Jones/PA)

Filmed during their 2025 live tour, the film weaves together footage from the past 40-years, charting the beloved bands journey from Sheffield to international success.

Jarvis will be joined by director Garth Jennings at the livestreamed Q&A on Friday, September 18.

Select cinemas across the UK and Ireland are set to take part, with both The Light and Showroom Cinema in Sheffield City Centre joining.

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Announcing the screening, The Light said in a statement: “On Friday 18 September, the screening will be followed by Q&A with Jarvis Cocker and director Garth Jennings streamed live from Picturehouse Central in London.”

Both cinemas will then host further screenings on September 19 and 20, without the Q&A.

The film is set to release on September 25 on Mubi.