VIDEO: Sylvester Stallone fans flying in to Sheffield

Rocky superstar Sylvester Stallone is a knockout smash hit at the box office in Sheffield - with fans flying in to see him from all over Europe.
Sylvester Stallone coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2015.Sylvester Stallone coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2015.
Sylvester Stallone coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

Tickets for Sheffield City Hall on January 25 have been sold to people from as far away as Italy, The Netherlands, Poland and France.

Superfans wanting to meet the Hollywood icon have already snapped up all the photo opportunity tickets at and extra £500 each.

Stallone, also famed for his franchised roles as Rambo and in The Expendables, is appearing for one night only, for an intimate ‘evening with event’ promoted by Rocco Buonvino Productions in association with media partner, The Star’s entertainments and listings site www.wow247.co.uk.

Sylvester Stallone coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2015.Sylvester Stallone coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2015.
Sylvester Stallone coming to Sheffield City Hall on Sunday, January 25, 2015.

The evening will include a 90 minute talk, about his life and career, and the chance to win a prizes which include a meet and greet, plus signed Stallone memorabilia.

Rocco, Stallone’s personal friend, said: “Tickets are flying out and fans will be flying in. We’ve got people coming from all over Europe. If people want the ultimate Christmas present for a film fan - this is it, in Sheffield.”

Ticket prices are from £45. Buy in person, call 0114 2789 789, visit www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk, www.roccobuonvinoproductions.com and www.wow247.co.uk.