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Saturday, 20 September 2025
Join us for a special screening of short films created by the talented staff of The Ritzy. This unique collection features a diverse range of genres, from thrilling tributes to directors like David Lynch and Steven Spielberg, to silent movies and sci-fi adventures on Mars! Don't miss the critically acclaimed 'SCORE' by Noah Kean, winner of Best Indie Film at the Top Shorts Film Festival and Filmmakers Connect Film Festival. As well as Best Actor, Best Actress and Best Ensemble at The Actor's Awards. Tickets are just £5, with all proceeds supporting our partner charity, Refuge.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperone Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy's life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
Feferity Radio Presents Cuba hottest London band SARABANDA. Sarabanda are sure to fill the dance floor with their glorious mix of Cuban rhythms. Sliding effortlessly between classic Cuban cha cha cha, mambo and son to the latest hot timba, salsa and Latin jazz, this is Cuban music at its very finest. Sara McGuinness (bandleader) was awarded UK Lukas Awards Latin Musician of the Year 2018. Sarabanda’s obvious love of the music they play is evident in the passionate and exuberant original compositions and arrangements of Cuban songs both classic and modern. The fabulous singer Yuri Moreno, hailing from Santiago – the heartland of Cuban son, is much in demand for her fantastic vocal talents and energetic stage show. Combine this with the blistering keyboards of Sara McGuinness, solid bass grooves from Jimmy Martinez and storming trombone lines from maestro Landy Diaz supported by a steaming percussion section and you can’t go wrong. Sarabanda play extensively on the London live circuit and have built up a strong following. They regularly pack the house out Upstairs at Ronnie Scotts, London. Now they are playing at South London's finest music venue Upstairs at the Ritzy! This is your moment to party to authentic Cuban music, and Sarabanda is the choice for you! You can get your tickets in advance for 12 pounds at the Ritzy Box Office or more at the door!
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
If you had to choose the single best memory of your life, what would it be? Koreeda poses the question in this lyrical yet down-to-earth fantasy set in a posthumous limbo. In just one week, the newly deceased must choose one memory that will constitute their own private heaven. With humour and tenderness, Koreeda challenges the viewer to reflect on the experiences that most make life worth living.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Do you like movies? Do you like feeling smug about knowing things about movies? And - most importantly - do you like having fun? If your answers to those questions are "Yes", “Yes", and perhaps even "YES!", well, good news! Ali Plumb's Untitled Film Quiz Project is just what you need in your life: an evening of BIG SCREEN, in-a-cinema film trivia fun, hosted by that geeky guy off Radio 1, Ali Plumb. You and your friends can partake in quiz rounds so bonkers, you'll be telling your other mates about them as soon as you get home – think 'Guess the film from the LEGO minifigure’ (and honestly, that's just seeing the tip of the iceberg). So gather together some fellow pop culture aficionados, cook up an absurd team name - take note: the funniest team name wins a prize, as do the last place, second last place and the person wearing the geekiest t-shirt - and book your tickets now for a night full of picture rounds, music rounds and rounds where you have to work out which two actors Ali has smushed together on Photoshop. You'll see. (Hopefully.)
Thursday, 19 September 1974
The wildly prolific German filmmaker Rainer Werner Fassbinder paid homage to his cinematic hero Douglas Sirk with this update of that filmmaker's All That Heaven Allows (1955). A lonely widow (Brigitte Mira) meets a much younger Moroccan worker (El Hedi ben Salem) in a bar during a rainstorm. They fall in love, to their own surprise-and to the outright shock of their families, colleagues, and drinking buddies. In Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, Fassbinder expertly wields the emotional power of classic Hollywood melodrama to expose the racial tensions underlying contemporary German culture.
Saturday, 27 September 2025
ALL NIGHT HORROR MADNESS returns to the Cameo Cinema on Saturday 7th October with the second of its “Best Of” line-ups. Watch five of the goriest, craziest and most outrageously entertaining horror movies ever made - through one entire blood-soaked night! Featuring! Frank Henenlotter’s demented creature feature BRAIN DAMAGE Clive Barker’s all-time cult horror masterpiece HELLRAISER The indescribable, brain-melting mayhem that is TROLL 2 Ethereal 90s urban horror classic CANDYMAN And an absolutely killer SURPRISE MOVIE!
Friday, 26 September 2025
Best friends since college, Simon and Laura drift apart when she takes a test that finds her soulmate despite years of unspoken feelings between them. Over the years, as their paths cross and diverge, neither can deny the feeling that they’ve missed out on a life together. Faced with the uncertainty of changing the course of their lives, are Simon and Laura willing to risk everything to experience the love that had been between them all along, or should they accept their fate?
Sunday, 21 September 2025
One of the world’s greatest singers, Andrea Bocelli has a voice that transcends genres and generations. In this intimate portrait of the acclaimed Italian tenor, Bocelli, for the first time, tells his story in his own words. Documentarian Cosima Spender follows Bocelli with unprecedented access beyond the footlights to reveal an uncompromising artist and devoted family man with a fearless passion for living. Despite losing his sight at age 12, Bocelli dedicated his life to music and, after years spent entertaining customers in piano bars, caught the attention of the legendary Luciano Pavarotti, who heard Bocelli’s voice on a demo tape. Bocelli’s life changed dramatically with the worldwide smash hit “Time to Say Goodbye,” his astonishing duet with Sarah Brightman that catapulted him to superstardom. With hard-fought technical mastery of his voice and his decades-long love of opera — “music’s heaven” — Bocelli would go on to perform on the world’s most prestigious stages and with diverse singing partners such as Céline Dion, Jennifer Lopez, and Dua Lipa. Through interviews, archival performance footage, and informal gatherings with family and friends, Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe celebrates the voice — and man — who continues to touch the hearts of millions of listeners around the world.
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Love Never Dies continues the story of The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s finest musical scores performed by a 21 piece orchestra, a stunning cast of 36 including Ben Lewis and Anna O'Byrne, over 300 incredible costumes and a magnificent set illuminated by over 5000 dazzling light bulbs. The year is 1907. It is 10 years after his disappearance from the Paris Opera House and the Phantom has escaped to a new life in New York where he lives amongst the screaming joy rides and freak-shows of Coney Island. In this new electrically-charged world, he has finally found a place for his music to soar. All that is missing is his love - Christine Daaé.
Sunday, 23 November 2025
Fifty years after his passing, we embark on a journey through his Paris, amidst sunshine and shadow, convictions, and contradictions. From a young, impoverished foreigner to a 20th-century icon. Above all, the creative energy of a revolutionary genius, and a national museum dedicated to him in the heart of the French capital. 6,000 masterpieces, 200,000 archival materials. The most extensive collection in existence for the painter who never concealed a thing about himself.
Sunday, 12 October 2025
Art Series - The Immortals: The Wonders of the Museo Egizio Kha, architect and builder of tombs for the pharaohs, has to undertake the journey to the Underworld, amid a thousand dangers. Eternal life is at stake, but the risk is ending up being dissolved into cosmic nothingness. Telling us the story of his adventure is Jeremy Irons. His words take us inside the secret world of Egyptian mythology, interweaving the story with the history of the Museo Egizio in Turin. Along the Nile, among the magnificent monuments of Giza, Luxor, Karnak, in the Valley of the Kings and the workers’ village of Deir el-Medina, the story told by Irons follows the tracks of Italian explorers and archaeologists in the places where they collected the most important pieces making up the Turin collection. From Ramesses II in Turin, to the treasure of Tutankhamun, the bust of Nefertiti, the Red Scribe in the Louvre, and the Rosetta Stone in London, this documentary is also a journey among the most beautiful archaeological finds Egypt has left us.
Sunday, 02 November 2025
Get ready for the ultimate rock experience as Bat Out of Hell roars onto the big screen this Halloween! The cast of the West End production will bring Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s iconic anthems to life, including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love, and, of course, Bat Out of Hell. Bat out of Hell -The Musical promises a spectacle that will leave you breathless! This heart-pounding experience, with a powerhouse eight-piece live band on stage, delivers a new production with sprawling multi-level platforms to transport you from Raven’s bedroom to the underground world of the Lost in a visual feast that pushes the boundaries of live theatre.
Friday, 05 September 2025
The story of a young man's adventures in the Californian pornography industry of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Wednesday, 06 August 2025
A new 4K restoration 30-year anniversary edition of the British Classic, originally premiered in October 1995 and released worldwide in 1996 with a soundtrack featuring The Stones Roses, Primal Scream and Oasis. In the 80’s Phil’s father moves the family from an inner-city slum to build a bright new life in Stevenage. But it’s now the early 90’s and the dream has crumbled. After leaving school Phil (John Simm) and his friends find themselves in the bewildering world of unemployment, violence and drug abuse. Ted (Andrew Lincoln) disappears, Steve (Richard Hanson) tries to come to conform to his parents’ expectations and Matt (Nathan Valente) becomes engaged. Feeling alienated from his friends and dissatisfied with his existence, Phil becomes involved with Steve’s brother Robert (Marc Warren), a dangerously incompetent villain who is ever planning the ‘big job’. Now trapped between two world – the criminal and the banal, it is the arrival of his cousin Shona (Emer McCourt) that acts as the catalyst for Phil to expand his horizons. But on that horizon are momentous decisions… This will be followed with a Q&A featuring director Paul Hills and cast members John Simm, Marc Warren, Richard Hansen, Nathan Valente & Andrew Lincoln.
Wednesday, 12 March 2025
Doodle your way into our fortnightly Cartooning Club, where pencils fly and creativity soars! These sessions are designed to give cartoonists a forum to share, discuss, and develop their work in a supportive environment. Through guided discussion, fun drawing exercises, and constructive feedback, you'll have the chance to level up your cartoon game – plus enjoy a dedicated time and place to draw every other week. Absolute beginners are just as welcome as seasoned sketchers! Whether you've been nurturing a character concept, have a strip you're itching to develop, or simply want to spend time with fellow cartoon enthusiasts, our Club offers both community and that gentle nudge of accountability to make sure you actually draw! Come see where your pencil might take you! Hosted by Rob Middleton, a cartoonist and teacher of cartooning. Programmed in partnership with The Sir John Hurt Film Trust.
Friday, 05 September 2025
CatVideoFest 2025 is a joyous communal experience, only available in cinemas, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organisations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area. 10% of Box Office goes to local cat charities: The Cat House (Cinema City, Norwich)
Monday, 08 September 2025
An emotional journey of a former school teacher, who writes letters for illiterate people, and a young boy, whose mother has just died, as they search for the father he never knew.
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Chester Film Society is committed to showing the best of recent films from World Cinema, showcasing films that may have been missed or not shown at the cinema at all. In conjunction with Picturehouse, Chester Film Society’s Film Programing Group has put together a diverse programme that showcases the very best of cinema from around the globe. Film Society membership is only £10 for the whole season and members can then buy tickets for each film for just £5. As always, non-members are still welcome with tickets at the full standard Picturehouse price. Summerland follows the story of fiercely independent folklore investigator, Alice (Gemma Arterton) who secludes herself in her clifftop study, debunking myths using science to disprove the existence of magic. Consumed by her work, but also profoundly lonely, she is haunted by a love affair from her past. When spirited young Frank (Lucas Bond), an evacuee from the London Blitz, is dumped into her irritable care, his innocence and curiosity awaken Alice’s deeply buried emotions. Bravely embracing life’s miraculous unpredictability, Alice learns that wounds may be healed, second chances do occur, and that, just perhaps – magic really does exist.
Saturday, 06 September 2025
John Carpenter brings Stephen King's best-selling novel to life in this chilling thriller. She was born in Detroit... on an automobile assembly line. But she is no ordinary automobile. Deep within her chassis lives an unholy presence. She is CHRISTINE - a red and white 1958 Plymouth Fury whose unique standard equipment includes an evil, indestructible vengeance that will destroy anyone in her way. She seduces 17-year-old Arnie Cunningham (Keith Gordon), who becomes consumed with passion for her sleek, rounded, chrome-laden body. She demands his complete and unquestioned devotion and when outsiders seek to interfere, they become the victims of Christine's horrifying wrath.
Friday, 05 September 2025
17-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Kicked out of his suburban foster home, he moves in with his estranged older brother Shane and his young family. As far as Shane is concerned this is a temporary arrangement, but Christy begins to feel at home on Cork's working-class Northside. As he makes friends and begins to let the community in, he also reconnects with his past through his seemingly more corrupting extended family, despite Shane’s efforts to protect him. Shane wants something better for Christy at any cost – even if it means he has to push him away. As the brothers look to reconcile their turbulent past, their family and the community around them offer hope for Christy’s future.
Monday, 25 September 2023
This film Aftersun contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. At a fading vacation resort, 11-year-old Sophie (Frankie Corio) treasures some rare time together with her loving, idealistic father Calum (Paul Mescal). As the complicated world of adolescence creeps into Sophie’s view, Calum struggles under the weight of life outside of fatherhood. Twenty years later, Sophie's tender recollections of their last holiday become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship, as she tries to reconcile the father she knew with the man she didn't. Cinema // After is a new screening and discussion series at Picturehouse Liverpool, created by Let’s Make Films for anyone who loves cinema and wants to see it in new ways. Each event starts with a film that broke boundaries; visually, structurally, or emotionally. After the screening, we stay in the cinema for an interactive session led by the Let’s Make Films team. This is where we explore how the film was made, the choices behind it, and why it works the way it does. You’ll hear insights, share ideas, and take part in open conversation about the film’s craft and impact. The sessions are designed for filmmakers, writers, artists, and anyone curious about storytelling. You’ll come away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a stronger understanding of how films can shape the way we create and think. This isn’t a lecture or a formal class. Instead, we’re creating a relaxed space for discussion, creative thinking, and learning from each other. Whether you make films yourself or simply want to deepen your love for them, Cinema // After offers a chance to watch great cinema and leave inspired with your local community. So, come and watch the film. Be part of the discussion and see stories differently.
Thursday, 18 December 2025
Cary Scott, an upper-class widow with two grown-up children, has a small circle of rich friends. When her friendship with Ron, a nurseryman, turns to love, she faces criticism from her kids and pals. In our post-screening session, we’ll dig into how Sirk layers meaning into every visual choice, how melodrama can be a vessel for subversion, and how restraint and excess can work together in storytelling. We’ll also look at how style itself can carry emotion and how to make design decisions that shape both the look of your film and, more importantly, the soul of the film. Cinema // After is a new screening and discussion series at Picturehouse Liverpool, created by Let’s Make Films for anyone who loves cinema and wants to see it in new ways. Each event starts with a film that broke boundaries; visually, structurally, or emotionally. After the screening, we stay in the cinema for an interactive session led by the Let’s Make Films team. This is where we explore how the film was made, the choices behind it, and why it works the way it does. You’ll hear insights, share ideas, and take part in open conversation about the film’s craft and impact. The sessions are designed for filmmakers, writers, artists, and anyone curious about storytelling. You’ll come away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a stronger understanding of how films can shape the way we create and think. This isn’t a lecture or a formal class. Instead, we’re creating a relaxed space for discussion, creative thinking, and learning from each other. Whether you make films yourself or simply want to deepen your love for them, Cinema // After offers a chance to watch great cinema and leave inspired with your local community. So, come and watch the film. Be part of the discussion and see stories differently.
Thursday, 23 October 2025
A man tries to convince a woman that they had met previously at Marienbad a year ago and that she was to leave her husband and run away with him. In our post-screening session, we’ll unpack how a film without a clear timeline or “truth” can still grip you and what that means for our own storytelling. We’ll look at structure as mood rather than map, the power of the unreliable narrator, and how visual patterns can pull an audience deeper into a story, even as the “story” refuses to settle. Cinema // After is a new screening and discussion series at Picturehouse Liverpool, created by Let’s Make Films for anyone who loves cinema and wants to see it in new ways. Each event starts with a film that broke boundaries; visually, structurally, or emotionally. After the screening, we stay in the cinema for an interactive session led by the Let’s Make Films team. This is where we explore how the film was made, the choices behind it, and why it works the way it does. You’ll hear insights, share ideas, and take part in open conversation about the film’s craft and impact. The sessions are designed for filmmakers, writers, artists, and anyone curious about storytelling. You’ll come away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a stronger understanding of how films can shape the way we create and think. This isn’t a lecture or a formal class. Instead, we’re creating a relaxed space for discussion, creative thinking, and learning from each other. Whether you make films yourself or simply want to deepen your love for them, Cinema // After offers a chance to watch great cinema and leave inspired with your local community. So, come and watch the film. Be part of the discussion and see stories differently.
Thursday, 27 November 2025
After being neglected by his parents, juvenile Antonie quits school, leaves his home and gets involved in petty crimes across Paris. He wanders the streets of Paris, discovering the city like never before. Our post-screening session will explore how Truffaut captured truth without losing cinematic style and how the line between fiction and autobiography can spark something electric. We’ll look at how location, camera movement, and performance can create authenticity, and how to use your own life as a creative starting point without simply retelling it. We’ll also dive into why The 400 Blows became such a cornerstone of the French New Wave, and how the movement itself reshaped cinema by breaking away from tradition. Cinema // After is a new screening and discussion series at Picturehouse Liverpool, created by Let’s Make Films for anyone who loves cinema and wants to see it in new ways. Each event starts with a film that broke boundaries; visually, structurally, or emotionally. After the screening, we stay in the cinema for an interactive session led by the Let’s Make Films team. This is where we explore how the film was made, the choices behind it, and why it works the way it does. You’ll hear insights, share ideas, and take part in open conversation about the film’s craft and impact. The sessions are designed for filmmakers, writers, artists, and anyone curious about storytelling. You’ll come away with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a stronger understanding of how films can shape the way we create and think. This isn’t a lecture or a formal class. Instead, we’re creating a relaxed space for discussion, creative thinking, and learning from each other. Whether you make films yourself or simply want to deepen your love for them, Cinema // After offers a chance to watch great cinema and leave inspired with your local community. So, come and watch the film. Be part of the discussion and see stories differently.
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
Vanessa the Dragon, owner of the rainbow lighthouse, helps out her neighbours with their everyday dilemmas. She helps different people from one of the nine households on Circle Square island. Grindle Time Grindle decides to stay alone on the island when everyone else takes off for a holiday. Story School Isabella the bear, adventurer and author, is supposed to be running a creative writing workshop for the children. But she's run out of ideas! Circle Square Singers Duster wants to sing with the island choir, but he doesn't have the patience to practice. Submarine Drive Vanessa loses a suitcase in the sea so goes on an underwater search with Grindle. What the Dickens? Nelson Pine feels bah-humbug about Christmas (especially because he's a Christmas tree and people expect him to dress up in baubles and tinsel). But little Douglas Pine doesn't want to miss out and enlists Vanessa's help to restore Nelson's festive spirit.
Friday, 29 November 2024
From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front) CONCLAVE follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.
Friday, 02 August 2024
Get cosy and craft away over a classic film! You’re welcome to bring your crafts into this screening (crochet, knitting, drawing, etc.) and work on them while the film is playing. Please note the lights will be left on during this film. Please do not bring paint or any craft that may cause damage for this screening - thank you! Miyazaki’s superbly animated tale is considered to be one of the best-loved family films of all time. The story follows Satsuki and Mei, two young girls who find their new home is by a mystical forest inhabited by a menagerie of fantastical creatures called Totoros. They befriend O-Totoro, the biggest and eldest of them, and king of the forest. While the girls' mother lies sick in hospital, O-Totoro takes them on a magical adventure and helps them to understand the realities of life.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
Join curator and host Tomisin Adepeju for the launch of DAILIESCLASSICS, an expansive programme that seeks to indepthly ruminate on the profound power of cult classics, underseen gems and some of the groundbreaking films that have shaped the current cinematic landscape. John Berry’s exceptional HE RAN ALL THE WAY screens as part of the NOIR FICTION series. The film stars the indomitable John Garfield in his final role as a petty thief who takes a young smitten girl (Shelley Winters) and her family hostage after a heist goes wrong. Shot by James Howe Wong, a master of noir cinematography, this gritty New York set tale is an illuminating exploration of moral ambiguity, urban decay and how society has failed its young men; in body, mind and spirit. The latest short film from BAFTA long-listed filmmaker, Liam White will be accompanying this work. Housewarming (2024) follows Saskia who has just moved into her first house, but the dream is tainted by an unexpected arrival. The film was nominated for a BIFA and won Best UK Short at Raindance Film Festival 2024. There will be a post screening discussion with Tomisin and film-maker Naqqash Khalid. Naqqash Khalid Naqqash Khalid is a writer-director. His debut feature film IN CAMERA was released in cinemas in the UK & Ireland last year, and is now exclusively streaming on MUBI. Naqqash was recently awarded the BFI x Chanel Filmmaker Award 2024 which celebrates Creative Audacity, he was named one of Screen International’s Stars of Tomorrow, and one of the Guardian’s Great New British Director’s to watch. Currently, Naqqash is developing his second feature with BBC Film. He also co-wrote the upcoming film GOOD BOY (starring Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, and Anson Boon). Tomisin Adepeju Tomisin Adepeju is a British-Nigerian filmmaker, writer and curator based in London. His award-winning shorts have screened at over 150 film festivals, including Sundance, BFI London Film Festival and London Short Film Festival. He has just completed a new short Journey Mercies and is currently developing his debut feature, The Light of the Living with Ken Loach’s Sixteen Films and BFI. Tomisin's writings have appeared on MUBI, Sight and Sound and several other publications. He is the founder of DAILIES, a screening programme where he regularly curates shorts and feature films.
Thursday, 12 January 2023
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is an exciting animated series, starring 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his best friends, who invite young viewers to come along on delightful musical adventures as they explore the vibrant Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Episodes in this programme will be: Daniel’s Picnic Daniel Visits School Daniel Visits the Doctor
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
The forthcoming film of David Gilmour's 2024 return to Rome's historic Circus Maximus as part of the Luck and Strange tour, his first in nearly a decade, was directed by long-time Gilmour collaborator Gavin Elder. The sublime spectacle, filmed against the backdrop of the ancient ruins of Rome, blends solo tracks from David’s most recent album Luck and Strange including a stirring rendition of Between Two Points with Romany Gilmour as well as classic Pink Floyd anthems such as Sorrow, High Hopes, Breathe, Time, Wish You Were Here, and Comfortably Numb. The Luck and Strange tour spanned twenty-three dates in five cities and was instantly sold out. With no new shows on the horizon, David Gilmour Live at the Circus Maximus, Rome is the best and only way to experience the master of his art on stage.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Angela's deafness raises concerns during her pregnancy regarding connecting with her daughter. Post-delivery, partner Héctor supports her as she learns to mother in a society lacking adequate accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
We're delighted to welcome writer/director Eva Libertad for a live Q&A following this screening. There will be a BSL translator for this Q&A. Angela's deafness raises concerns during her pregnancy regarding connecting with her daughter. Post-delivery, partner Héctor supports her as she learns to mother in a society lacking adequate accommodations for the hearing-impaired.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Tanjiro Kamado – a boy who joined an organization dedicated to hunting down demons called the Demon Slayer Corps after his younger sister Nezuko was turned into a demon. While growing stronger and deepening his friendships and bonds with fellow corps members, Tanjiro has battled many demons with his comrades – Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Along the way, his journey has led him to fight alongside the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira, including Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku aboard the Mugen Train, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui within the Entertainment District, as well as Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji at the Swordsmith Village. As the Demon Slayer Corps members and Hashira engaged in a group strength training program, the Hashira Training, in preparation for the forthcoming battle against the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion. With the head of the Demon Corps in danger, Tanjiro and the Hashira rush to the headquarters but are plunged into a deep descent to a mysterious space by the hands of Muzan Kibutsuji. The destination of where Tanjiro and Demon Slayer Corps have fallen is the demons’ stronghold – the Infinity Castle. And so, the battleground is set as the final battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons ignites.
Friday, 21 March 2025
“Disney’s Snow White” is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy. “Disney’s Snow White” is directed by Marc Webb and produced by Marc Platt and Jared LeBoff, with Callum McDougall serving as executive producer, and features all-new original songs from Benj Pasek and Justin Paul.
Friday, 12 September 2025
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Friday, 29 August 2025
We are happy for you to bring your dog along to this special dog-friendly screening (you're welcome without a dog too). Before the screening there are a few things to consider: If you attend this screening with a dog, you'll be issued with a fleece blanket to cover the seat used by the dog or to use as a rug if the dog sits on the floor. During the screenings, we will provide bowls of water around the screen. We will leave lighting levels a little higher than usual during the screening and lower the volume of the soundtrack. Please be aware that we reduce capacity when offering ‘dog-friendly’ screenings, so there may be fewer tickets than usual. We limit dogs to: one dog to one adult. For further information, see dog-friendly screening policy in our cinema. Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.
Friday, 12 September 2025
DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.
Friday, 12 September 2025
Emerging from a wild, working-class dreamscape of friendship, fame and fuzzy guitars, this is the story of six Wirral teens who became The Coral and shook the British indie scene. Dreaming of You is a nostalgic, immersive coming-of-age documentary charting the rise of The Coral, six childhood mates from the Wirral who turned suburban misfit energy into musical magic. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Britain, in particular the vibrant music scene in the north of England, the film mixes playful animation, gritty archive, and intimate audio diaries to tell the band’s story in their own words. As they escape the sleepy streets of Hoylake for the chaos of the early 2000s indie explosion, their journey captures the thrill and confusion of chasing a dream. With a distinct Britpop-era aesthetic and deep emotional resonance, Dreaming of You is a heartfelt ode to friendship, creativity and the messy pursuit of fame.
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
We are delighted to welcome director James Slater and The Coral to join us for a live introduction of Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral preceding this preview screening. Emerging from a wild, working-class dreamscape of friendship, fame and fuzzy guitars, this is the story of six Wirral teens who became The Coral and shook the British indie scene. Dreaming of You is a nostalgic, immersive coming-of-age documentary charting the rise of The Coral, six childhood mates from the Wirral who turned suburban misfit energy into musical magic. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Britain, in particular the vibrant music scene in the north of England, the film mixes playful animation, gritty archive, and intimate audio diaries to tell the band’s story in their own words. As they escape the sleepy streets of Hoylake for the chaos of the early 2000s indie explosion, their journey captures the thrill and confusion of chasing a dream. With a distinct Britpop-era aesthetic and deep emotional resonance, Dreaming of You is a heartfelt ode to friendship, creativity and the messy pursuit of fame.
Wednesday, 09 July 2025
We are delighted to welcome director James Slater and The Coral to join us at Picturehouse FACT for the Liverpool premiere of Dreaming of You: The Making of The Coral followed by a live Q&A after the screening. Emerging from a wild, working-class dreamscape of friendship, fame and fuzzy guitars, this is the story of six Wirral teens who became The Coral and shook the British indie scene. Dreaming of You is a nostalgic, immersive coming-of-age documentary charting the rise of The Coral, six childhood mates from the Wirral who turned suburban misfit energy into musical magic. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Britain, in particular the vibrant music scene in the north of England, the film mixes playful animation, gritty archive, and intimate audio diaries to tell the band’s story in their own words. As they escape the sleepy streets of Hoylake for the chaos of the early 2000s indie explosion, their journey captures the thrill and confusion of chasing a dream. With a distinct Britpop-era aesthetic and deep emotional resonance, Dreaming of You is a heartfelt ode to friendship, creativity and the messy pursuit of fame.
Wednesday, 11 March 2020
9pm - Midnight. Free entry. Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
A disfigured composer sells his soul for the woman he loves so that she will perform his music. However, an evil record tycoon betrays him and steals his music to open his rock palace, The Paradise.
Saturday, 22 November 2025
In this remake of the classic 1932 horror film, Brendan Fraser stars as Rick O'Connell, an American mercenary who leads a treasure-seeking expedition to the Sahara Desert in 1925, only to stumble upon an ancient tomb where he unwittingly sets loose the reincarnation of an Egyptian priest who had been sentenced to an eternity of living death 3,000 years ago.
Friday, 20 June 2025
Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth's galactic ambassador while his mother Olga works on the top-secret project to decode alien messages.
Monday, 13 October 2025
A key member of iconic bands The Dirty Three and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, multi-instrumentalist and renowned film composter Warren Ellis has cut a brilliant and unorthodox figure in music for over three decades. Far from the international concert halls in which he has plied his craft lies a very different passion project: a wildlife sanctuary in the forests of Sumatra. Co-founded by Ellis and spearheaded by the indomitable Femke den Haas, whose dedicated team of conservationists rescue trafficked and mistreated animals and then devote years to nursing them back to health. This fly-on-the-wall documentary offers both a deeply personal insight into one artist’s life through the act of creating and an inspiring reminder of how much can be achieved when passionate people come together to do great things to impact the world around them.
Friday, 07 November 2025
Five years in production, this is the most extensive film ever made about one of the greatest artists of all time – Caravaggio. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious death, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. Multi-award-winning film makers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff delve into the hidden narratives of Caravaggio’s life, piecing together clues embedded within his incredible art. The intriguing self- depictions within his works – sometimes disguised, sometimes in plain sight – offer a rare window into his psyche and personal struggles. Caravaggio’s masterpieces are some of art’s most instantly recognisable. No one else uses his signature blend of dramatic light, intense naturalism and bold, striking figures. His incredible paintings have captivated audiences for centuries. But there lies a deeper mystery – one that still beckons us to explore. What do these masterpieces reveal about the man behind the brush? Join us as we explore the many clues that help us to finally understand the life – and death – of this remarkable man.
Friday, 15 May 2026
This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo. She was a prolific self-portraitist, using the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her turbulent and, at times, tragic life. Guided with interview, commentary and Frida’s own words, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN uncovers that this, however, was not a life defined by tragedy. Featuring key exhibitions and interviews with world-renowned Kahlo curators, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN explores the extraordinary symbolism and themes in these personal canvases to seek a deeper understanding of the real Frida Kahlo. Using cinema to take an up-close and intimate look at her works we examine how great an artist she can be considered. Displaying a treasure trove of colour and a feast of vibrancy on screen, this personal and intimate film offers privileged access to her works and highlights the source of her feverish creativity, her resilience and her unmatched lust for life, men, women, politics and her cultural heritage. We might think we already know Frida Kahlo – the image of floral crowns, big brows and folk style clothing have made her a muse to generations – but what lies beneath the surface of this intensely passionate woman?
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Two of Britain’s greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in March 2026 so that both can be enjoyed together. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time. Turner’s blazing sunsets and sublime scenes from his travels and Constable’s idealised depictions of beloved places from home whipped the public of the time into a frenzy of enthusiasm. Critics compared their starkly different styles to a clash of ‘fire and water’. Marking 250 years since their births, this unmissable new documentary explores Turner and Constable’s intertwined lives and legacies alongside the groundbreaking Tate exhibition. Discover unexpected sides to both artists with intimate views of sketchbooks and personal items and insights from leading experts. This is not to be missed.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Originally released in 1998, 'Blade' stood out immediately from the usual comic book adaptations and quickly became a cult classic. It was Marvel's first successful film, and spawned two sequels that were also commercial successes. The title character Blade grows up to become a vampire hunter, swearing vengeance on the creatures that killed his mother. He teams up with a man called Whistler, a retired vampire hunter and weapons expert. Meanwhile, in the urban underworld, a feud is started between "pure-blood" vampires and those who had been human, but were "turned". Blade becomes aware of this and investigates further, uncovering a plot to raise the blood god La Magra, something he must stop at all costs. Presented from a new 4K restoration, this classic remains as a seminal comic book film, and one of Snipes' most iconic roles.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Best known for reviving the 'Kickboxer' franchise, director Dimitri Logothetis' presents his latest film 'Gunner', a new action vehicle starring Luke Hemsworth and Morgan Freeman. Special forces veteran Colonel Lee Gunner returned home from the war in Gunner. Determined to reconnect with his family, he takes his sons and his brother in law Jon on a camping trip. However, things take a dark turn when they stumble across a massive drug operation that ends with Gunner's family being kidnapped. Gunner then embarks on a one man quest to save them, and stops at nothing along the way. Logethetis' knows exactly what his audience wants here, delivering pulsating action design on a limited budget. Firefights, hand to hand combat, and some death defying stunts underline make this an exciting entrant into the one man wrecking machine genre.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Martial arts cinema has experienced a resurgence recently, with Tiger Style Media being one of the companies aiming to be at the forefront of this. Founded by producer Shannon McIntosh (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, The Hateful Eight) and Daniel Gross (Halloween: Resurrection, Highlander:End Game), Tiger Style Media aims to revive classic English Language Martial Arts films in a modern setting. 'Kung Fu Games' was one of a quartet of films that Tiger Style released in 2024, paired with 'Lady Scorpions' in a limited US cinema run. In this action-packed thriller starring British actor Mark Strange (Deadpool & Wolverine, Redcon-1), world champion martial artist Caitlin Dechelle (Wonder Woman, The Mandalorian), and three-time Wushu/Kung Fu world champion Jade Xu (Black Widow, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), a group of renowned but notorious fighters find themselves ensnared in a deadly martial arts game show orchestrated by a powerful magnate with a thirst for violence. Armed only with their elite hand-to-hand combat skills, each battle pits the contestants in a brutal broadcasted fight for survival, where advancing means eliminating the competition in a kill or be killed showdown. Evoking memories of grind-house cinema double bills, 'Kung Fu Games' is a standout from Tiger Media Style and a welcome new entrant into the genre. This feature will be accompanied by an introduction and Q&A with the lead actor Mark Strange
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
The sequel to Armour of God — the seminal Hong Kong action classic which premiered in Japan in 1985 (when a peak Jackie Chan was enjoying superstar status there) and showcased at FSFF 2021. Condor sees the long awaited return of Jackie’s take on an Indiana Jones stye hero, the Asian Hawk, a renowned daredevil adventurer and finder of lost relics. In this new adventure, Hawk becomes entwined in the search for missing Nazi gold, buried deep in an abandoned German military base in the Sahara Desert. Building on Part I, Operation Condor is a lavish, internationally shot adventure which takes the series to new levels of action; with huge set-pieces and broader, less esoteric comedy for a wider international audience. Over a year in production, the film was epic by typical Hong Kong standards of the day, and went hugely over time and budget, resulting in Jackie taking a backseat from directing for the next few years. Operation Condor will forever be known as the sequel to the film that almost killed Jackie Chan early in production. More than that, the accident filming Armour of God in former Yugoslavia in 1984 caused Jackie to take a well earned break from his relentless early fame schedule and take a fresh look at his own personal style. The completed Armour of God stands out as a fresh volley of action set-pieces and Operation Condor builds upon it. Presented in a new restoration from a 4K master by 88 Films.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Fighting Spirit regulars will remember SEEK showing up as a short film entry in our 2024 edition — an exciting and stylish short, with an excellent visual aesthetic. We’re now happy to introduce SEEK as a complete feature project by first time director Shane Kosugi. Set in contemporary Japan, where legendary Ninjas are thought to have disappeared, SEEK centres around Kyohei Aizawa, an assassin for a covert non-governmental espionage group called "四十九" or "SEEK". Grieving over the loss of his girlfriend, Kyohei is approached by SEEK leader Ryo Mikumo – the emergency mission is to save a fellow agent, recover a new highly explosive liquid called “RDX@“ and stop ruthless Yakuza leader Sojiro Kotsuki and his gang before they take over Japan. First time feature director Shane Kosugi delivers a thrilling and unique action drama set in a world of Ninja traditions and deadly Yakuza gangsters. And yes, it should be noted that the Los Angeles born director is the son of Ninja film legend Sho Kosugi – so expect a high standard of swift, sleek and stylish action throughout.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
Kazakh actor and producer Timur Baktybayev made an impression in 2024 with his debut film 'Kung Fu Rookie', an exciting tribute to Jackie Chan and Hong Kong cinema. Now he returns with his second film 'Super Courier' - another action packed film that brings more Hong Kong styled martial arts action and a generous dose of comedy. In the film Timur is a good-hearted food delivery courier who, after stopping some thugs from assaulting a respected judge, gets hired as the bodyguard for Sabina, the judge’s daughter. When a powerful enemy of the judge decides to kidnap Sabina, Timur must let go of fear and become a hero to protect her. In partnership with director Olzhas Ibraev, Baktybayev ups the ante in this feature, bringing bone breaking stunts, extended fight scenes, and a generous dose of comedy in this good hearted feature from Kazahkstan.
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Fighting Spirit presents an assortment of short films - a mix of fiction and documentaries, all produced by film makers from around the world. Whether you like traditional kung fu, modern hard hitting action, or real life stories, there will be something for you!
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Fighting Spirit presents an assortment of short films - a mix of fiction and documentaries, all produced by film makers from around the world. Whether you like traditional kung fu, modern hard hitting action, or real life stories, there will be something for you!
Friday, 17 October 2025
CHOOSE IRVINE WELSH Celebrate the release of documentary portrait Reality Is Not Enough with four tales from the Scottish literary legend. A bigoted junkie cop suffering from borderline personality disorder and drug addiction manipulates and hallucinates his way in a bid to secure promotion.
Friday, 06 September 2024
In blood-soaked Tudor England, Katherine Parr, the sixth and last wife of King Henry VIII, is named Regent while tyrant Henry is fighting overseas. Katherine has done everything she can to push for a new future based on her radical Protestant beliefs. When an increasingly ailing and paranoid King returns, he turns his fury on the radicals, charging Katherine’s childhood friend with treason and burning her at the stake. Horrified and grieving, but forced to deny it, Katherine finds herself fighting for her own survival. Conspiracy reverberates through the palace. Everyone holds their breath – for the queen to slip up, for Henry to take her head like wives before. With the hope for a future free of tyranny at risk, will Katherine submit to the inevitable for the sake of King and country?
Wednesday, 15 October 2025
How can you be lonely while surrounded by people? Zoe and Lady are each other's closest friends. They are both outsiders. Small fish in the big pond of the capital city. But most importantly, they are both dreamers. Lady has moved from France, away from her family and home to live her London dream and Zoe has done the same from her small hometown. They are both here together; Two tiny peas in a very large pod. Flying Duo is the debut film of writer Emma Brunet-Campain, directed by her long term collaborator Robyn Faye. The film will be shown alongside a small selection of the team’s previous work, and followed by a Q&A.
Friday, 10 October 2025
London is terrorized by a vicious sex killer known as The Necktie Murderer. Following the brutal slaying of his ex-wife, down-on-his-luck Richard Blaney is suspected by the police of being the killer. He goes on the run, determined to prove his innocence.
Friday, 12 September 2025
From Ground Zero is a compelling project that brings together 22 short films created by talented filmmakers from Gaza. Launched by Rashid Masharawi, a renowned Palestinian filmmaker, the initiative was born against the backdrop of conflict and aims to provide a platform for young artists to express themselves through their craft. Each film, ranging in length from 3 to 6 minutes, presents a unique perspective on the current reality in Gaza. The project captures the diverse experiences of life in the Palestinian enclave, including the challenges, tragedies and moments of resilience faced by its people. Using a mix of genres including fiction, documentary, docu-fiction, animation and experimental cinema, From Ground Zero presents a rich diversity of stories that reflect the sorrow, joy and hope inherent in Gazan life. Despite the harsh filming conditions, Gaza's vibrant artistic scene shines through this collection, offering an intimate and powerful portrait of daily life and the enduring spirit of its people.
Wednesday, 07 June 2023
Resident DJs Leslie Michel, Akin Shenbanjo Jnr & Fitzroy (Soul Survivors) spinning an eclectic selection of jazz, funk, soul, latin & boogie grooves old & new for those who like to dance it freestyle on a wooden dance floor.
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Green Screen with UKELA present Wilding + Live expert panel Screening and live panel hosted by UKELA - The UK Environmental Law Association's Nature Conservation Working Party Panel chair - Richard Barlow - Convenor of UKELA Nature Conservation Group Richard is a partner in the public, environmental and planning law team, advising many public bodies on governance, judicial review and vires issues, with over 30 years’ expertise and experience. He has conducted many judicial reviews for clients such as Natural England and the Marine Management Organisation. Richard’s specialism in environmental law includes contaminated land, air and water pollution, waste management and statutory nuisance. He has also dealt with sustainability and ‘green energy’ projects in a wide range of fields. Dr Andy Clements - Chair of the England Species Reintroductions Taskforce. Dr Andy Clements is a naturalist and ornithologist, and has a science background. Andy was Chief Executive Officer of the British Trust for Ornithology from 2007 until December 2020. Andy has previously worked for the government’s nature conservation agencies. He held various senior positions from 1982 until 2006 and helped to establish Natural England. Andy was a Natural England board member 2014 - 2023, Andy chaired the Natural England Science Advisory Committee (NESAC) and the National Nature Reserve partnership. Other positions held: member of the RSPB, National Trust, Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Norfolk Wildlife Trust. Molly Biddell, Head of Nature Capital at Knepp Estate Molly focuses on leveraging nature markets for Knepp, Weald to Waves and the River Adur Landscape Recovery project. She also works part-time at Hampton Estate, a family-run regenerative farming business, facilitates the Upper Adur Farming Cluster group and is a columnist for Farmers Weekly. UKELA is a charity, a membership association which aims ultimately to make better law for the environment. Our members voluntarily run a number of sector specific groups and the Nature Conservation Working Parting is proud to present 'Wilding' with a live expert panel to help highlight the issues facing this sector. Isabella Tree and her husband, Charlie Burrell, strive to breathe new life into the ailing Knepp estate. They reintroduce native ponies, deer, pigs and other wildlife, allowing nature to thrive. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Thursday, 05 June 2025
York - Thursday 4th Sept + Live panel with Right to Roam Amy-Jane Beer - Right to Roam campaigner and author of The Flow: rivers, water and wildness Rachael Bice - CEO of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Sarah Banks - author of Wild Swimming Walks Yorkshire Charlotte Sawyer - Director, Rave on for the Avon When the water company and local authorities fail the community, the wild swimmers of Bristol fight back through activism, swimming like a mermaid and getting married. Do humans have the right to nature? In this tender film, director Charlotte Sawyer tells a story of a community of wild swimmers in Bristol (UK) affected by raw sewage pollution of the river Avon. England is one of the only two countries in the world to have a fully privatised water and sewage disposal system, and with only 14% of English rivers in good ecological health, the mission to keep the rivers clean is not going well. In a series of moving, exciting and thought-provoking scenes, the swimmers create a stunning tapestry of light-hearted yet fascinating probe into how activism starts from the grassroots, and carries a profound universal lesson for all of us. There’s a wedding, drum’n’base, an inflatable turd, and a whole lot of cheesecake in this poignant reflection on innovative people’s fight for the natural world they cherish. Directed, shot and produced by women from the UK, Kenya, Poland. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Sunday, 03 August 2025
Join Justine Aldersey-Williams for screenings and live panel discussions at Picturehouses this summer! Bath | Sunday 3rd Aug, 6pm Hosted by Transition Bath Crouch End Picturehouse | Saturday 6th Sept, 3.30pm The Northern England Fibreshed with Selvedge Magazine presents the Green Screen London Premiere of 'Woman Grows Jeans' + live panel. Guests include; An introduction by MP Catherine West CEO of Fashion Roundtable, Tamara Cincik, who will host the Q&A. As a seperate opportunity Justine will be offering a meditation and Intuitive Embroidery class in the Crouch End Picturehouse Community Room following the event for which tickets can be brought HERE (https://www.selvedge.org/products/london-textile-month-intuitive-embroidery - please note these tickets are separate to your cinema ticket for the screening). Liverpool (FACT), Wednesday 10th Sept, 6pm The story of a garment that made British fashion history. When an ambitious experiment between a textile activist and a celebrity clothier meets inevitable challenges, one woman is propelled into an initiation that makes British fashion history. With a community of volunteers, they envisioned homegrown jeans sold through a social enterprise—but their work exposed uncomfortable truths about the systems controlling industry. Despite its sophistication, the U.K. can no longer produce clothing without importing materials or causing harm. In a country buying 70 million pairs a year, Woman Grows Jeans journeys into our resilient ancestry to reclaim the care and agency that’s key to regeneration. After 600 hours, the UK’s only pair of homegrown jeans were handmade—not as a relic, but as a provocative signpost toward the future our hearts know is possible. A celebration of the traditional skills that reconnect us to nature’s wisdom, this documentary proves that the power to create change is still in our hands. Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
Friday, 26 September 2025
The real-life of one of America's foremost founding fathers and first Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Filmed live on Broadway from the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original Broadway cast.
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
“I think my mask of sanity is about to slip” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic films, all handpicked by the Harbour Lights staff. This month, for our 75th Harbour Highlight, Stephen dons a transparent raincoat and cues up Huey Lewis to celebrate the 25th anniversary of American Psycho. In 1987, Wall Street banker Patrick Bateman is consumed with the details of his privileged lifestyle – where to eat, how to dress, what to listen to, how to look. But beneath the perfect surface lies a violent second life where his petty obsessions meet an increasing bloodlust. As his murderous tendencies began to spiral out of control, Bateman’s two worlds begin to meet in dangerous and sometimes surreal ways. Based on the controversial Brett Easton Ellis book, a film version had been seen as undoable due to the graphic nature of the novel – though it didn’t stop people such as Oliver Stone and Leonardo DiCaprio giving it a go. But it was director Mary Harron and co-writer Guinevere Turner who cracked the adaptation, stripping the book of some of the most vile passages and concentrating on the dark satire at its centre. Bolstered by an unbelievable performance by Christian Bale, the film is a darkly funny take on 1980s consumerism and toxic masculinity which repulsed and delighted in equal measure on release in 2000, quickly gaining a cult following that has only grown since. After COVID thwarted our plans to show it as a Harbour Highlight in 2020 for the film’s 20th anniversary, we thought it only fitting to mark our 75th Harbour Highlight by finally screening it for its quarter-century milestone. Writer-director Mary Harron delivered a highly-stylised, often surreal version of the text which toned down the violence. Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale) is a Wall Street financier whose killer instincts in the City merge into his personal life as he hacks his way through his female companions; he consumes women as he does expensive meals, fast cars, and sharp suits. Dark, grim and at times disturbingly funny, American Psycho holds a magnifying glass to the decade where appearance and wealth were the virtues of the day.
Thursday, 25 September 2025
“I don't want to live forever. I mean, it sounds good, but what am I gonna do? What if I get bored?” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic films, handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. This month, Anastasia swigs from the potion of eternal life to celebrate her pick of Death Becomes Her. Sandwiched between the completion of his Back to the Future trilogy and his Oscar-winning Forrest Gump, Death Becomes Her saw director Robert Zemeckis stick with the special effects-based humour that had made both BTTF and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? such massive hits. Attracting huge stars in Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis and Goldie Hawn, the black comedy is a tale of vanity and revenge following a scorned woman who discovers a potion that promises eternal youth and beauty, and the surprising effects that has on her and the married pair who wronged her. The striking images of Streep with a rotated head and Hawn with a hole in her stomach quickly became iconic, especially once the VHS cases started filling up shelves, which helped the solid cinema hit grow into an appreciative favourite at home. These days, the film’s fixture of macabre and camp has given it a firm cult fanbase embracing the weirdness and fun of the three stars and Zemeckis clearly having a creative ball.
Thursday, 06 November 2025
“Hey, there's something down here...” Welcome to Harbour Highlights, a series of cult and classic favourites handpicked by the staff of Harbour Lights. This month, as the dark days of autumn descend, Emily takes us deep into an uncharted cave system to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Descent. Set in the Appalachian Mountains, the film follows six women on a spelunking adventure. Spurning the traditional “tourist” caves for a more unknown one, the women soon find the system of subterranean tunnels to be far more dangerous than expecting – and that something monstrous may be lurking in the deep and claustrophobic darkness. Although director Neil Marshall wanted to try his hand at a new genre after the success of his 2002 cult horror film Dog Soldiers, the idea for The Descent was too appealing for him to turn down. Marshall argued that the films were different enough in style that it wouldn’t feel like he was doing the same thing and expanded on the differences by making the main cast all-women, a rarity in the horror genre. Citing films such as The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and The Thing as inspirations in how to build tension, Marshall made a film that builds and builds with dread and horror until – as Marshall says – “when it couldn't get any worse, [you] make it worse”. Released to crucial acclaim in 2005, The Descent quickly became a cult horror hit and remains essential viewing in a dark room on a big screen.
Monday, 15 September 2025
An executive of a Yokohama shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped by mistake and held for ransom.
Friday, 26 September 2025
Hong Kong Film Festival UK returns for its third edition from 12–28 September in London, presenting reflective, boundary-shifting cinema from Hong Kong and the ESEA diaspora. This year’s programme foregrounds transient and transitioning identities, exploring perspectives on migration, activism, marginalised communities, and gender, highlighting also the creative lens of women filmmakers. From dynamic contemporary works to intimate personal narratives, the festival centres voices that challenge, navigate, and reimagine belonging. Supported by the BFI. Cheung Chau Island. A-Cheung’s food stall Ri-Tai has been a staple of the fishing village, bartering good laughs and grilled seafood with customers between the tranquility and commotion of local life. He shares a close bond with loyal stall regular Plumpy, 40 years his junior, and the two have conversed leisurely over beer, cigarettes and Mahjong for a decade by the sea. But as of late, the pandemic washing over the city leaves the island deserted and the community questions whether Ri-Tai’s simple way of life will vanish. Frankie Sin presents the warmth and daily life of his home island through his debut feature, winner of the Mecenat Award for Best Documentary at Busan International Film Festival. Also selected at Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, Another Home (日泰小食) is a carefully crafted portrait of societal change, generational memory, and localities of daily life with a humble food stall at the centre of it all. Reserve two tickets and receive a bottle of Hong Kong style chilli oil. The giveaway is supported by Sunli Chilli Oil.
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Hong Kong Film Festival UK returns for its third edition from 12–28 September in London, presenting reflective, boundary-shifting cinema from Hong Kong and the ESEA diaspora. This year’s programme foregrounds transient and transitioning identities, exploring perspectives on migration, activism, marginalised communities, and gender, highlighting also the creative lens of women filmmakers. From dynamic contemporary works to intimate personal narratives, the festival centres voices that challenge, navigate, and reimagine belonging. Supported by the BFI. A box office sensation and the talk of the town, Four Trails (香港四徑大步走) brilliantly captures Hong Kong’s breathtaking natural beauty which are often eclipsed by its towering skyline. Among this, a different Hong Kong emerges. 72 hours, 298km, more than 4,800m of vertical elevation change - this is Hong Kong’s most daunting athletic challenge, where ultra runners strive to cover the city’s four iconic hiking trails in one go. The success rate is only 6%, yet each year, 15-25 runners take on this task to test their ultimate endurance. No trekking poles, no music, and no sleep. Just pushing physical boundaries to their limit. An up close documentary, Four Trails is Robin Lee’s impressive debut feature length film, winning him Best New Director at the Hong Kong Film Awards. Accounting for the challenge’s 2021 edition, the film explores its origins and the athletes that dare. Some held ambitions to break the impossible 50 hour barrier, others grew delirious as they trekked through darkness. The concrete jungle blends into wilderness, and bodies persist against mountains and seas. Followed by in-person Q&A with Jacky Leung, the first person to “break 50” featured in the film.
Friday, 12 September 2025
This is the opening film of the Hong Kong Film Festival UK 2025. Hong Kong Film Festival UK returns for its third edition from 12–28 September in London, presenting reflective, boundary-shifting cinema from Hong Kong and the ESEA diaspora. This year’s programme foregrounds transient and transitioning identities, exploring perspectives on migration, activism, marginalised communities, and gender, highlighting also the creative lens of women filmmakers. From dynamic contemporary works to intimate personal narratives, the festival centres voices that challenge, navigate, and reimagine belonging. Supported by the BFI. Over the last decade, Hong Kong has seen a new wave of social realist filmmaking with director Oliver Chan as one of its most exciting proponents. With Montages of a Modern Motherhood (虎毒不), she follows up her landmark debut Still Human (2018) with an acutely observed drama about a young baker, Jing, and the challenges she faces as the mother of a newborn, stuck between a pushy mother-in-law and an unhelpful husband. Akin to the work of a socially-conscious filmmaker like Ken Loach, a realist depiction of motherhood is used to explore the subtle, everyday forms of oppression that maintain women’s position within patriarchal Asian societies. This critique develops through an increasingly stifling soundtrack, made with accomplished sound designer Tu Duu-chih (Yi Yi, In the Mood for Love, Millennium Mambo), that threatens to push the film toward psychological horror. Premiering at Busan and officially selected at Tokyo and Hong Kong International Film Festival, it won the Golden Horse NETPAC Award and Best Actress at Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards. Indeed, it is a masterful character study carried by Hedwig Tam’s central performance – one that sympathetically explores the social expectations that can overwhelm new mothers in the seemingly unavoidable collision between traditional values and modern sensibilities.
Sunday, 14 September 2025
Hong Kong Film Festival UK returns for its third edition from 12–28 September in London, presenting reflective, boundary-shifting cinema from Hong Kong and the ESEA diaspora. This year’s programme foregrounds transient and transitioning identities, exploring perspectives on migration, activism, marginalised communities, and gender, highlighting also the creative lens of women filmmakers. From dynamic contemporary works to intimate personal narratives, the festival centres voices that challenge, navigate, and reimagine belonging. Supported by the BFI. In 2015, five up-and-coming filmmakers came together to make an anthology film that explored their deepest fears about what the next decade might look like for Hong Kong. The resulting film was a sensation, winning Best Film at the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards, inspiring a host of sold-out guerilla screenings across the city, and reigniting interest in Hong Kong cinema from international critics. Across its five parts, ranging from faux documentary to experimental drama, Ten Years (十年) explores questions of protest, community, preservation, and language, including an exploration of the role Britain might play in supporting the future of its former colony. Although many of its controversial predictions would, in fact, materialise only 5 years after its release, what shines through in Ten Years is its gentle optimism in the power of human connection and solidarity. On the poignant tenth anniversary of its release, Ten Years remains a defining production of Hong Kong's 21st century film industry. This screening is followed by a panel discussion. With support from Amnesty International UK.
Monday, 09 June 2025
From three-time Oscar® nominee and Golden Globe winner Dean DeBlois, the creative visionary behind DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed How to Train Your Dragon trilogy, comes a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup (Mason Thames; The Black Phone, For All Mankind) stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society. With the fierce and ambitious Astrid (BAFTA nominee Nico Parker; Dumbo, The Last of Us) and the village’s quirky blacksmith Gobber (Nick Frost; Snow White and the Huntsman, Shaun of the Dead) by his side, Hiccup confronts a world torn by fear and misunderstanding. As an ancient threat emerges, endangering both Vikings and dragons, Hiccup’s friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader.
Wednesday, 01 January 2025
Join star Ryland Brickson Cole Tews and the beavers for HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS... LIVE! Special screenings at your local Picturehouse cinema for one night only. In this 19th century, supernatural winter epic, a drunken applejack salesman must go from zero to hero and become North America's greatest fur trapper by defeating hundreds of beavers.
Friday, 10 October 2025
I Swear follows the true story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson's journey with Tourette's through his troubled teens and early adulthood, having been diagnosed at 15 years old in 1980s Britain - a time when the condition was little known and entirely misunderstood. Initially alienated from his peers and his family, Davidson perseveres in his attempt to live a 'normal' life against the odds, finding some unlikely champions along the way.
Tuesday, 02 September 2025
17-year-old Christy is at a crossroads. Kicked out of his suburban foster home, he moves in with his estranged older brother Shane and his young family. As far as Shane is concerned this is a temporary arrangement, but Christy begins to feel at home on Cork's working-class Northside. As he makes friends and begins to let the community in, he also reconnects with his past through his seemingly more corrupting extended family, despite Shane’s efforts to protect him. Shane wants something better for Christy at any cost – even if it means he has to push him away. As the brothers look to reconcile their turbulent past, their family and the community around them offer hope for Christy’s future.
Friday, 30 January 2015
In 1970, drug-fueled Los Angeles private investigator Larry "Doc" Sportello investigates the disappearance of a former girlfriend.
Friday, 26 December 2025
As an actress begins to adopt the persona of her character in a film, her world becomes nightmarish and surreal. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Thursday, 13 November 2025
1 85-year-old Man, 5 Countries, 16 Cities, 23 shows, 6 weeks. Will he make it home … or is this the end of the road? One of the most recognisable figures in British comedy, John Cleese’s career spans six decades - from his early days with the Cambridge Footlights to co-founding Monty Python, co-creating Fawlty Towers, and writing and starring in the Oscar-nominated “A Fish Called Wanda”. His unique brand of black humour has made him a global icon and intergalactic treasure. At the age of eighty five, John Cleese sets off on what might be his final European tour - five countries, sixteen cities, twenty-three shows, and retaining just two original body parts. “John Cleese Packs It In” is a wry, behind-the-scenes portrait of a comedy legend on the road, battling various ailments, chaotic travel, and his own stubborn refusal to stop. Spanning six weeks on the road, the film captures Cleese unfiltered and on the move - riffing on life, fame, and the absurdity of getting old in front of thousands of fans. As he reflects on a stage career that began in 1963, the question lingers: is this the end of the road? With unique and intimate access and showing unexpected tenderness, this is a documentary about legacy, laughter, and the dignity of bowing out… however reluctantly.
Sunday, 07 September 2025
Kung Fu Cinema at the Ritzy Enjoy new & classic martial arts films supported by action shorts films + before the films enjoy 2 hrs of retro gaming competition fun, classic hip-hop beats, networking & more all in the bar. Sunday 7th Sept Presenting one of the greatest martial arts films of all-time SPL (Kill Zone) A near retired inspector and his unit are willing to bring down an evil crime boss at all costs; he also has to deal with Inspector Ma his new replacement, who is getting in their way. Meanwhile, the crime boss sends his top henchmen to put an end to their dirty schemes to lock him up. Kill Zone is an all star smack-down showcasing the amazing talent of martial arts film legends Donnie Yen & Sammo Hung going head to head. Starring: Donnie Yen, Sammo Hung, Wu Jing, Simon Yam Director: Wilson Yip HK / 2005 / 93 mins / 15 Times: 4.00pm – 5.55pm: Kung Fu Cinema Dojo (Gaming/Music/Fun in the bar). 6.00pm: Films (main feature + short film) Kung Fu Cinema is back Friday 19th December Insta: @kungfucinema FB: @latenightkungfu E: [email protected] T: 07961 977 749
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Everyone has their own Chimera, something they try to achieve but never manage to find. For the band of tombaroli, thieves of ancient grave goods and archaeological wonders, the Chimera means redemption from work and the dream of easy wealth. For Arthur, the Chimera looks like the woman he lost, Beniamina. To find her, Arthur challenges the invisible, searches everywhere, goes inside the earth – in search of the door to the afterlife of which myths speak. In an adventurous journey between the living and the dead, between forests and cities, between celebrations and solitudes, the intertwined destinies of these characters unfold, all in search of the Chimera.
Friday, 02 August 2024
When teenage Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) is forced to babysit her brother Toby, she's quickly daydreaming about him being whisked away – but her vivid imagination proves to be a problem when the Goblin King Jareth (David Bowie) appears and steals him away to his labyrinthine castle. Sarah's got until midnight to rescue Toby from Jareth's dangerous clutches – but will she succeed before he's lost forever?
Friday, 29 August 2025
One of the screen's grandest epics, this monumental story recounts the true life experiences of T.E. Lawrence, better known to the world as Lawrence of Arabia. A young, idealistic British officer in WWI, Lawrence (Peter O'Toole) is assigned to the camp of Prince Feisal (Alec Guinness), an Arab tribal chieftain and leader in a revolt against the Turks. In a series of brilliant tactical maneuvers, Lawrence leads fifty of Feisal's men in a tortured three week crossing of the Nefud Desert to attack the strategic Turkish held port of Aqaba. And following his successful raids against Turkish troops and trains, Lawrence's triumphant leadership and unyielding courage gain him nearly god-like status among his Arab brothers. With Oscar winning cinematography, magnificent locations, Maurice Jarre's famed score and a screenplay based on Lawrence's own writings, David Lean's Lawrence of Arabia is a masterpiece. Over the years the film was heavily cut, but in 1988 a reconstruction of the film was undertaken. David Lean and original editor Anne V. Coates then worked on the film to create Lean's Director's Cut. It is this version that has now been lovingly digitally restored by Sony Pictures Entertainment, ensuring that the film will be seen as it was meant to be, for the first time since its initial release. The film will also be screened in its original roadshow format, with an overture, intermission, entr'acte and exit music.
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Louie Provost, Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers.
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
LMF Presents: The Sandbox Showcase is an exciting evening dedicated to celebrating short films from some of the most talented filmmakers in the North West of England. This event is designed to give both new and established filmmakers a platform to present their work in front of a live audience, bringing together creativity, community, and cinema under one roof at Liverpool’s renowned Picturehouse @ FACT. Expect a night full of diverse storytelling, with a range of genres and themes, each film offering a fresh perspective and unique voice. Whether you’re a fan of drama, comedy, documentary, or experimental films, this showcase has something for everyone. Filmmakers will also have the opportunity to discuss their projects in post-screening Q&A sessions, offering valuable insights into their creative process and the challenges they faced during production. Beyond the screenings, The Sandbox Showcase aims to foster connections and spark collaborations within the local film community. Attendees will have the chance to network with filmmakers, share ideas, and build relationships that could lead to future projects. This event is part of Let’s Make Films’ ongoing mission to support and promote local filmmakers, offering a stage where new talent can be discovered and celebrated. Join us for a memorable evening of film, conversation, and community. Secure your spot for this celebration of North West filmmaking by booking your tickets now!
Friday, 05 September 2025
This noir-influenced spine-chiller follows a jazz saxophonist (Bill Pullman) who, after a bizarre encounter at a party, is framed for the murder of his wife (Patricia Arquette). In prison, the man inexplicably transforms into a young mechanic and begins a new life for himself. Featuring piercing support performances from Robert Blake, Gary Busey and Richard Pryor, Lost Highway has become a cult favourite of Lynch fans. Join us as we revisit one of Lynch's most eerie and affecting works. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Monday, 24 March 2025
A harried movie director retreats into his memories and fantasies. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Friday, 03 October 2025
Monsieur Hulot comes to a beachside hotel for a vacation, where he accidentally (but good-naturedly) causes havoc. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Friday, 14 November 2025
Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond, an aging silent film queen, and William Holden as the struggling writer who is held in thrall by her madness, created two of the screen's most memorable characters in Sunset Boulevard. Winner of three Academy Awards., director Billy Wilder's orchestration of the bizarre tale is a true cinematic classic. From the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, the film is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of Hollywood. Erich von Stroheim as Desmond's discoverer, ex-husband and butler, and Nancy Olson as the bright spot in unrelenting ominousness, are equally celebrated for their masterful performances. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Friday, 05 September 2025
John "Scottie" Ferguson is a retired San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia, and Madeleine is the lady who leads him to high places. A wealthy shipbuilder who is an acquaintance from college days approaches Scottie and asks him to follow his beautiful wife, Madeleine. He fears she is going insane, maybe even contemplating suicide, as he believes she has been possessed by a dead ancestor who committed suicide. Scottie is skeptical, but agrees to the assignment after he sees the beautiful Madeleine. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Friday, 12 September 2025
How to describe Paul Thomas Anderson’s nineties magnum opus Magnolia? We’ll start with this: it might be the best Tom Cruise has ever been. As sleazy self-help guru Frank T.J. Mackey, he’s utterly loathsome - until he isn’t. How all the pieces of Anderson’s puzzle fall into place is a beautifully complicated masterstroke from the director, and from Cruise himself. The lives of several people, seeking happiness, forgiveness, and meaning, become intertwined over the course of twenty-four bizarre hours in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles. Among them is a lascivious pick-up artist (Tom Cruise), a washed up child prodigy (William H. Macy), a hapless police officer (John C. Reilly), the trophy wife of a dying game show producer (Julianne Moore), and his nurse (Phillip Seymour Hoffman).
Friday, 12 September 2025
Join MASSIVE Cinema for an early preview of The Long Walk. Adapted from Stephen King's first written novel, The Long Walk takes place in a dystopian United States ruled by a totalitarian regime, where a group of 50 young men embark on a life-or-death marathon with no set finish line, in order to win a life-changing prize. They must walk at three miles per hour non-stop or be executed, with the final man walking being named the winner. An intense, emotional thriller starring Cooper Hoffman and David Jonsson, The Long Walk is a film that needs to be seen on the big screen. MASSIVE is the place where youth culture and cinema collide, giving young audiences the chance to see some of the most exciting films of the year before anyone else. They host regular previews and events across the UK, with recommendations, exclusive content and merch giveaways over on their Instagram.
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
ACT I Spring, 1789, at the Château de Coigny near Paris. Gérard, servant to the Countess de Coigny, mocks the aristocracy and their manners. Observing his father struggle with a piece of furniture, Gérard laments the suffering of all servants under their arrogant masters (“Son sessant’anni”). Maddalena, the Countess’s daughter, appears and Gérard realizes how much he loves her. Busy with preparations for a soirée that evening, the Countess scolds Maddalena for not yet being dressed. Maddalena complains to her servant, Bersi, about the discomfort of the current fashions and then runs out to change. Among the guests to arrive is Fléville, a novelist, who has brought with him the rising poet Andrea Chénier. After the Abbé relates the latest depressing news from Paris, Fléville enlivens the party with a pastorale he has written for the occasion. Maddalena then teases a reluctant Chénier into improvising a poem (“Un dì all’azzurro spazio”). Chénier scandalizes the guests with his criticism of the indifference of the clergy and the aristocracy to the suffering of the impoverished. The guests’ gavotte is interrupted by Gérard, who brings in a group of starving peasants. The Countess orders Gérard out along with the rabble. The guests are then invited to return to the gavotte, but they depart instead, and the Countess is left alone. ACT II Spring, 1794, along the Cours-la-Reine in Paris. The Revolution has begun, and the Reign of Terror is in full force. To fend off the Incredibile, a spy, Bersi pretends to be a daughter of the Revolution (“Temer? Perchè?”). The Incredibile is not deceived and notices that Chénier is waiting for someone in the Café Hottot. Chénier is joined by his friend Roucher, who has brought a passport so that Chénier may leave the country safely. Chénier says his destiny is to remain to find the love he has never had and to discover who has been writing him anonymous letters (“Credo a una possanza arcana”). A procession of dignitaries led by Gérard interrupts their conversation. The Incredibile takes Gérard aside to ask about the woman he is looking for. Gérard describes Maddalena to him. Meanwhile, Bersi asks Chénier to wait at the café for someone who wants to meet him. Maddalena appears and reveals to Chénier that it was she who wrote the letters. They pledge to love each other until death (“Ora soave”). The Incredibile, having seen Chénier and Maddalena together, brings Gérard to the scene. Gérard is wounded as Chénier defends Maddalena. Gérard, however, recognizes Chénier and sends him away, asking him to protect Maddalena. When the gathering crowd asks who wounded Gérard, he answers that his assailant was unknown. ACT III July 24, 1794, in the courtroom of the Revolutionary Tribunal. Mathieu, a revolutionary, is unsuccessfully urging the crowd to donate to the cause. Gérard, recovered from his wound, makes an impassioned plea for the motherland. Madelon, an old woman who has already lost her son and a grandson in the war, offers her last grandson as a soldier (“Son la vecchia Madelon”). As the crowd disperses, the Incredibile appears. If Gérard wants to have Maddalena, the Incredibile insists, he must first arrest her lover, Chénier. As Gérard writes the accusation, he is filled with remorse at the bloodshed he has caused in his rise to power. He concedes that his new master is passion (“Nemico della patria”). No sooner does he hand Chénier’s indictment to the court clerk than Maddalena appears. Gérard admits that he has laid a trap for her and that he loves her. Maddalena offers herself to Gérard if he will save Chénier. She has been a fugitive, her mother was killed in the Revolution and their home was burned (“La mamma morta”). Touched by her love for Chénier, Gérard promises to try to save him. The Tribunal convenes with an unruly mob in attendance. Chénier pleads for his life (“Sì, fui soldato”) and Gérard admits to the judges that the accusation he wrote was false. Nevertheless, Chénier is sentenced to death and taken away. ACT IV July 25, 1794, in the ruins of Paris’ St. Lazare prison. Chénier reads a final poem (“Come un bel dì di maggio”) to his friend Roucher, who then bids him a final farewell. Gérard and Maddalena are met by the jailer, Schmidt, whom Maddalena bribes with some jewels to allow her to take the place of another young woman sentenced to death. Gérard leaves to once again plead Chénier’s case with Robespierre. Maddalena tells Chénier she is there to die with him. As the day dawns, they share one final moment together (“Vicino a te”) before being taken to the guillotine.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
ACT I Vienna, 1860. In the Waldners’ hotel suite, Countess Adelaide von Waldner consults a fortuneteller about the family’s financial crisis. The cards predict a rich marriage for their beautiful daughter Arabella, which would get the family out of debt, but the fortuneteller sees danger from a second daughter. Adelaide admits that their “son,” “Zdenko,” who has been warding off creditors at the door, is in fact a girl, Zdenka, who has been brought up as a boy to save the family the ruinous expense of introducing two daughters into society. Adelaide and the fortuneteller leave and Zdenka, alone, laments the family’s situation. She fears they will have to leave Vienna and she will never see Matteo again, a young lieutenant and one of her sister’s suitors whom Zdenka has fallen in love with. To keep him happy, she has been writing him love letters in Arabella’s hand. Suddenly Matteo appears and asks his best friend, “Zdenko,” to help him win Arabella—otherwise he will shoot himself. Then he rushes off, leaving Zdenka desperate. Arabella returns from a walk to find presents from her three other suitors, Counts Elemer, Dominik, and Lamoral. Although Zdenka loves Matteo, she begs her sister to favor him so he will not be heartbroken. Arabella replies that the right man for her hasn’t appeared yet—she knows that once he does, she’ll recognize him. Elemer arrives to invite Arabella for a sleigh ride. Before she goes off to change, she notices a stranger outside the window whom she had seen earlier that morning. The two girls leave as Count Waldner enters and tells his wife that as a last resort he sent a photograph of Arabella to a rich old friend and fellow officer, Mandryka, hoping he would marry her. A few moments later Mandryka himself is announced—in fact, not the old Croatian friend, who has died, but his nephew and heir. The younger Mandryka has fallen in love with Arabella’s portrait and sold one of his forests in Slavonia to come to Vienna and ask for her hand. He lends the stunned Waldner some money, then leaves with the promise of an introduction later in the day. Waldner sets off to gamble with his newfound wealth. Matteo returns and Zdenka promises him she will have another letter from her sister that evening at the Coachmen’s Ball. Arabella, alone, reflects on the decision she has to make, her thoughts turning to the stranger she saw in the street. When Zdenka returns, the sisters go off to their sleigh ride. ACT II In the foyer of the ballroom, Waldner introduces Arabella to Mandryka, who turns out to be her fascinating stranger. Their meeting begins awkwardly as Mandryka, not used to Viennese society, feels he doesn’t find the right words, but Arabella is instantly attracted by his honest and straightforward manner—it is love at first sight. Mandryka tells of his young wife who died, of his lands, and the Slavonian custom of a girl pledging her engagement by presenting her future husband with a glass of water. Arabella returns his declaration of love but asks for one last evening to bid farewell to her girlhood. The coachmen’s mascot, the Fiakermilli, enters accompanied by her admirers and names Arabella queen of the ball. Mandryka orders champagne for everyone and steps aside as Arabella bids goodbye to Dominik, Elemer, and Lamoral. Meanwhile Matteo pleads desperately with Zdenka for some sign of Arabella’s professed love. Zdenka presses a key into his hands, telling him it opens the door next to Arabella’s bedroom, and that Arabella will meet him there later this evening. Mandryka, who has overheard the conversation, is appalled. Furious, he orders more champagne, drinks recklessly, and flirts with the Fiakermilli. Waldner appears, demanding to know what’s going on, and Adelaide explains that Arabella has gone home. Assuming there must be some sort of misunderstanding, Waldner convinces Mandryka to return with him to the hotel at once. ACT III Arabella enters the hotel lobby, dreamily thinking about her future life. Matteo, who has just spent some time in a dark room with someone he thought was Arabella, is amazed to find her there and can’t make sense of her cool cordiality. Mandryka arrives with the Waldners. Recognizing Matteo as the person who was given the key, he is convinced of Arabella’s betrayal despite her protestations of innocence. His behavior leads Waldner to demand satisfaction. Suddenly Zdenka comes running down the stairs in a nightgown. Overcome with shame, she confesses she gave herself to Matteo to avert a worse disaster. While her shocked parents forgive her, Matteo happily realizes that something didn’t add up from the beginning and that he is in love with Zdenka. Mandryka, though mortally ashamed, quickly takes charge of the situation and asks Waldner for Zdenka’s hand on Matteo’s behalf. As the others retire to their quarters, Arabella asks Mandryka to have his servant bring a glass of water to her room. Left alone and unable to forgive himself for his lack of trust in Arabella, Mandryka despondently wonders how she feels about him now that she left without even saying goodnight. As he is about to leave, Arabella appears at the top of the stairs, water glass in hand. She forgives Mandryka, and they renew their promise of love.
Tuesday, 02 June 2026
The season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz.
Tuesday, 05 May 2026
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Tuesday, 13 January 2026
ACT I England, around 1650. Plymouth, a Puritan stronghold, is threatened by siege from the Royalist troops. Distant voices herald the wedding day of Elvira, daughter of Gualtiero, the fortress’s commander. Riccardo enters lamenting that his promised bride, Elvira, loves another man—a Stuart partisan. Her father will not force her to marry against her will, it seems, so Riccardo’s friend Sir Bruno urges him to devote his life to leading the parliamentary forces. Elvira tells her uncle, Giorgio, that she would rather die than marry Riccardo. Her uncle reassures her that he has persuaded her father to let her marry her lover, Arturo. Although Arturo is a Royalist, he is heralded as he approaches the castle. Everyone gathers for the wedding celebration and Arturo greets his bride. He learns that King Charles’s widow, Queen Enrichetta, is a prisoner in the castle and soon to be taken to trial in London. Alone with the queen, Arturo offers to save her even if it means his death. Elvira returns with the bridal veil and capriciously places it over Enrichetta’s head. When he is alone again with the queen, Arturo explains that the veil will provide the perfect disguise for escape from the castle. As they are about to leave, Riccardo stops them, determined to kill his rival. Enrichetta separates them and reveals her identity. Riccardo lets them get away, knowing this will ruin Arturo. The others return for the wedding, and Riccardo tells of Arturo’s escape with Enrichetta. Soldiers rush off in pursuit. Elvira, believing herself betrayed, is overcome by madness. ACT II The townsfolk mourn Elvira’s mental breakdown. Giorgio explains that she continues to long for Arturo. Riccardo arrives to announce that Arturo has been condemned to death by Parliament. The Puritans depart. Elvira wanders in, reliving her happy past. In her madness, she mistakes Riccardo for Arturo and dreams of her wedding. When she leaves, Giorgio tries to convince Riccardo to save Arturo. At first indignant, Riccardo is finally moved to help Elvira, and the two men unite in patriotism: if Arturo returns as a friend, he shall live—if as an armed enemy, he shall die. ACT III In Elvira’s garden, Arturo reveals that love for her has brought him back to Plymouth. He overhears her sing their old love song and is torn between his affection and his loyalty to the Stuarts. Elvira herself appears and Arturo reassures her that she is his only love. Soldiers rush in to arrest Arturo. Just then, a diplomat arrives with the news of the Royalists’ final defeat and a general amnesty for all the offenders. The shock of this news restores Elvira’s senses, and all rejoice in the peace as Elvira and Arturo embrace their new happiness.
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
ACT I Paris, in the 1830s. In their Latin Quarter garret, the near-destitute artist Marcello and poet Rodolfo try to keep warm on Christmas Eve by feeding the stove with pages from Rodolfo’s latest drama. They are soon joined by their roommates—Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, who brings food, fuel, and funds he has collected from an eccentric nobleman. While they celebrate their unexpected fortune, the landlord, Benoit, comes to collect the rent. After getting the older man drunk, the friends urge him to tell of his flirtations, then throw him out in mock indignation at his infidelity to his wife. As the others depart to revel at the Café Momus, Rodolfo remains behind to finish an article, promising to join them later. There is another knock at the door—the visitor is Mimì, a pretty neighbor, whose candle has gone out in the stairwell. As she enters the room, she suddenly feels faint. Rodolfo gives her a sip of wine, then helps her to the door and relights her candle. Mimì realizes that she lost her key when she fainted, and as the two search for it, both candles go out. Rodolfo finds the key and slips it into his pocket. In the moonlight, he takes Mimì’s hand and tells her about his dreams. She recounts her life alone in a lofty garret, embroidering flowers and waiting for the spring. Rodolfo’s friends call from outside, telling him to join them. He responds that he is not alone and will be along shortly. Happy to have found each other, Mimì and Rodolfo leave, arm in arm, for the café. ACT II Amid the shouts of street hawkers near the Café Momus, Rodolfo buys Mimì a bonnet and introduces her to his friends. They all sit down and order supper. The toy vendor Parpignol passes by, besieged by children. Marcello’s former sweetheart, Musetta, makes a noisy entrance on the arm of the elderly, but wealthy, Alcindoro. The ensuing tumult reaches its peak when, trying to gain Marcello’s attention, she loudly sings the praises of her own popularity. Sending Alcindoro away to buy her a new pair of shoes, Musetta finally falls into Marcello’s arms. Soldiers march by the café, and as the bohemians fall in behind, the returning Alcindoro is presented with the check. ACT III At dawn at the Barrière d’Enfer, a toll-gate on the edge of Paris, a customs official admits farm women to the city. Guests are heard drinking and singing within a tavern. Mimì arrives, searching for the place where Marcello and Musetta now live. When the painter appears, she tells him of her distress over Rodolfo’s incessant jealousy. She says she believes it is best that they part. As Rodolfo emerges from the tavern, Mimì hides nearby. Rodolfo tells Marcello that he wants to separate from Mimì, blaming her flirtatiousness. Pressed for the real reason, he breaks down, saying that her illness can only grow worse in the poverty they share. Overcome with emotion, Mimì comes forward to say goodbye to her lover. Marcello runs back into the tavern upon hearing Musetta’s laughter. While Mimì and Rodolfo recall past happiness, Marcello returns with Musetta, quarreling about her flirting with a customer. They hurl insults at each other and part, but Mimì and Rodolfo decide to remain together until springtime. ACT IV Months later in the garret, Rodolfo and Marcello, now separated from their girlfriends, reflect on their loneliness. Colline and Schaunard bring a meager meal. To lighten their spirits, the four stage a dance, which turns into a mock duel. At the height of the hilarity, Musetta bursts in with news that Mimì is outside, too weak to come upstairs. As Rodolfo runs to her aid, Musetta relates how Mimì begged to be taken to Rodolfo to die. She is made as comfortable as possible, while Musetta asks Marcello to sell her earrings for medicine and Colline goes off to pawn his overcoat. Left alone, Mimì and Rodolfo recall their meeting and their first happy days, but she is seized with violent coughing. When the others return, Musetta gives Mimì a muff to warm her hands, and Mimì slowly drifts into unconsciousness. Musetta prays for Mimì, but it is too late. The friends realize that she is dead, and Rodolfo collapses in despair.
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
ACT I In the village square, preparations are under way for the wedding of Elvino and Amina, a village favorite. Only Lisa, the practical-minded innkeeper, who was once engaged to Elvino herself, is unhappy. Amina enters and expresses her happiness and gratitude to all and especially to Teresa, who brought her up after she was orphaned (“Come per me sereno”). Elvino rushes in late for the contract signing and offers a bouquet of violets to Amina in apology, then gives her a ring that belonged to his mother (Duet: “Prendi, l’anel ti dono”). Suddenly, a stranger arrives—Count Rodolfo in disguise. After accepting Lisa’s offer to spend the night at the inn he declares his love for this place that he has not seen in years (“Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameni”). Noticing Amina, he is struck by her resemblance to a great love of his youth. As it grows dark, the villagers become apprehensive and Teresa explains to the stranger that a ghost haunts the town. Amused, the stranger says he’d like to see the ghost, then departs, followed by the villagers. Alone, Elvino and Amina quarrel over the count’s attentions to Amina, but Elvino soon apologizes for his jealousy (Duet: “Son geloso del zeffiro errante”). At the inn, Lisa has identified the stranger as the lost heir of the former local count. The two of them flirt, when suddenly there is a noise and Lisa hides in the closet, dropping her handkerchief. Amina enters, walking in her sleep. Rodolfo realizes that she must be the village “ghost.” Lisa, however, assumes Amina is coming to meet Rodolfo as a lover and slips away. Moved by her unconscious expressions of love for Elvino, Rodolfo leaves Amina innocently asleep on his bed. Unfortunately, the ever-inquisitive villagers choose this moment to come sneaking in to get another look at the stranger. Lisa appears with Elvino and Teresa, and everyone is shocked to find Amina in the count’s bed. Awakened by the commotion, the girl protests her innocence (“D’un pensiero e d’un accento”). For a moment, the entire village seems heartbroken over Amina’s betrayal, but soon rage sets in. In spite of Teresa’s pleas and Amina’s protestations, Elvino calls off the wedding and, with the rest of the village, turns on Amina (“Non più nozze”) In the ensuing chaos, Teresa picks up Lisa’s handkerchief. ACT II Feeling repentant, the villagers walk through a wood to Count Rodolfo’s castle, to speak to him regarding Amina’s case. Amina and Teresa enter and overhear Elvino lamenting (“Tutto è sciolto”). When he sees Amina, he reproaches her again and takes his ring from her. The villagers return to say that Rodolfo has confirmed Amina’s innocence and is on his way, but Elvino refuses to see his “rival” and leaves in despair. Amina is led away by Teresa. Elvino has decided to marry Lisa after all. He enters to lead her to church, but they are interrupted by the arrival of Rodolfo, who again proclaims Amina’s innocence, explaining to the incredulous crowd that she was only sleepwalking. Teresa appears, asking for quiet, since Amina has fallen asleep from exhaustion. She is shocked to see that Lisa is about to marry Elvino, who replies that Lisa was not found in another man’s room. When Teresa produces the handkerchief, Elvino realizes that Lisa has lied to him. Suddenly Amina appears, sleepwalking at a great height along a treacherous ledge. Afraid of waking her, the villagers watch and pray for her as she slowly reaches safety. Still asleep, Amina mourns the loss of Elvino, remembering the flowers he gave her that have since faded, and searching for her lost ring (“Ah! non credea mirarti”). Convinced of her innocence and unable to watch her suffer any longer, Elvino puts the ring back on her finger. Waking, Amina’s embarrassment turns to joy when she realizes that her dream has come true.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
New Production. The electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan.
Saturday, 13 December 2025
ACT I Spring, 1789, at the Château de Coigny near Paris. Gérard, servant to the Countess de Coigny, mocks the aristocracy and their manners. Observing his father struggle with a piece of furniture, Gérard laments the suffering of all servants under their arrogant masters (“Son sessant’anni”). Maddalena, the Countess’s daughter, appears and Gérard realizes how much he loves her. Busy with preparations for a soirée that evening, the Countess scolds Maddalena for not yet being dressed. Maddalena complains to her servant, Bersi, about the discomfort of the current fashions and then runs out to change. Among the guests to arrive is Fléville, a novelist, who has brought with him the rising poet Andrea Chénier. After the Abbé relates the latest depressing news from Paris, Fléville enlivens the party with a pastorale he has written for the occasion. Maddalena then teases a reluctant Chénier into improvising a poem (“Un dì all’azzurro spazio”). Chénier scandalizes the guests with his criticism of the indifference of the clergy and the aristocracy to the suffering of the impoverished. The guests’ gavotte is interrupted by Gérard, who brings in a group of starving peasants. The Countess orders Gérard out along with the rabble. The guests are then invited to return to the gavotte, but they depart instead, and the Countess is left alone. ACT II Spring, 1794, along the Cours-la-Reine in Paris. The Revolution has begun, and the Reign of Terror is in full force. To fend off the Incredibile, a spy, Bersi pretends to be a daughter of the Revolution (“Temer? Perchè?”). The Incredibile is not deceived and notices that Chénier is waiting for someone in the Café Hottot. Chénier is joined by his friend Roucher, who has brought a passport so that Chénier may leave the country safely. Chénier says his destiny is to remain to find the love he has never had and to discover who has been writing him anonymous letters (“Credo a una possanza arcana”). A procession of dignitaries led by Gérard interrupts their conversation. The Incredibile takes Gérard aside to ask about the woman he is looking for. Gérard describes Maddalena to him. Meanwhile, Bersi asks Chénier to wait at the café for someone who wants to meet him. Maddalena appears and reveals to Chénier that it was she who wrote the letters. They pledge to love each other until death (“Ora soave”). The Incredibile, having seen Chénier and Maddalena together, brings Gérard to the scene. Gérard is wounded as Chénier defends Maddalena. Gérard, however, recognizes Chénier and sends him away, asking him to protect Maddalena. When the gathering crowd asks who wounded Gérard, he answers that his assailant was unknown. ACT III July 24, 1794, in the courtroom of the Revolutionary Tribunal. Mathieu, a revolutionary, is unsuccessfully urging the crowd to donate to the cause. Gérard, recovered from his wound, makes an impassioned plea for the motherland. Madelon, an old woman who has already lost her son and a grandson in the war, offers her last grandson as a soldier (“Son la vecchia Madelon”). As the crowd disperses, the Incredibile appears. If Gérard wants to have Maddalena, the Incredibile insists, he must first arrest her lover, Chénier. As Gérard writes the accusation, he is filled with remorse at the bloodshed he has caused in his rise to power. He concedes that his new master is passion (“Nemico della patria”). No sooner does he hand Chénier’s indictment to the court clerk than Maddalena appears. Gérard admits that he has laid a trap for her and that he loves her. Maddalena offers herself to Gérard if he will save Chénier. She has been a fugitive, her mother was killed in the Revolution and their home was burned (“La mamma morta”). Touched by her love for Chénier, Gérard promises to try to save him. The Tribunal convenes with an unruly mob in attendance. Chénier pleads for his life (“Sì, fui soldato”) and Gérard admits to the judges that the accusation he wrote was false. Nevertheless, Chénier is sentenced to death and taken away. ACT IV July 25, 1794, in the ruins of Paris’ St. Lazare prison. Chénier reads a final poem (“Come un bel dì di maggio”) to his friend Roucher, who then bids him a final farewell. Gérard and Maddalena are met by the jailer, Schmidt, whom Maddalena bribes with some jewels to allow her to take the place of another young woman sentenced to death. Gérard leaves to once again plead Chénier’s case with Robespierre. Maddalena tells Chénier she is there to die with him. As the day dawns, they share one final moment together (“Vicino a te”) before being taken to the guillotine.
Saturday, 22 November 2025
ACT I Vienna, 1860. In the Waldners’ hotel suite, Countess Adelaide von Waldner consults a fortuneteller about the family’s financial crisis. The cards predict a rich marriage for their beautiful daughter Arabella, which would get the family out of debt, but the fortuneteller sees danger from a second daughter. Adelaide admits that their “son,” “Zdenko,” who has been warding off creditors at the door, is in fact a girl, Zdenka, who has been brought up as a boy to save the family the ruinous expense of introducing two daughters into society. Adelaide and the fortuneteller leave and Zdenka, alone, laments the family’s situation. She fears they will have to leave Vienna and she will never see Matteo again, a young lieutenant and one of her sister’s suitors whom Zdenka has fallen in love with. To keep him happy, she has been writing him love letters in Arabella’s hand. Suddenly Matteo appears and asks his best friend, “Zdenko,” to help him win Arabella—otherwise he will shoot himself. Then he rushes off, leaving Zdenka desperate. Arabella returns from a walk to find presents from her three other suitors, Counts Elemer, Dominik, and Lamoral. Although Zdenka loves Matteo, she begs her sister to favor him so he will not be heartbroken. Arabella replies that the right man for her hasn’t appeared yet—she knows that once he does, she’ll recognize him. Elemer arrives to invite Arabella for a sleigh ride. Before she goes off to change, she notices a stranger outside the window whom she had seen earlier that morning. The two girls leave as Count Waldner enters and tells his wife that as a last resort he sent a photograph of Arabella to a rich old friend and fellow officer, Mandryka, hoping he would marry her. A few moments later Mandryka himself is announced—in fact, not the old Croatian friend, who has died, but his nephew and heir. The younger Mandryka has fallen in love with Arabella’s portrait and sold one of his forests in Slavonia to come to Vienna and ask for her hand. He lends the stunned Waldner some money, then leaves with the promise of an introduction later in the day. Waldner sets off to gamble with his newfound wealth. Matteo returns and Zdenka promises him she will have another letter from her sister that evening at the Coachmen’s Ball. Arabella, alone, reflects on the decision she has to make, her thoughts turning to the stranger she saw in the street. When Zdenka returns, the sisters go off to their sleigh ride. ACT II In the foyer of the ballroom, Waldner introduces Arabella to Mandryka, who turns out to be her fascinating stranger. Their meeting begins awkwardly as Mandryka, not used to Viennese society, feels he doesn’t find the right words, but Arabella is instantly attracted by his honest and straightforward manner—it is love at first sight. Mandryka tells of his young wife who died, of his lands, and the Slavonian custom of a girl pledging her engagement by presenting her future husband with a glass of water. Arabella returns his declaration of love but asks for one last evening to bid farewell to her girlhood. The coachmen’s mascot, the Fiakermilli, enters accompanied by her admirers and names Arabella queen of the ball. Mandryka orders champagne for everyone and steps aside as Arabella bids goodbye to Dominik, Elemer, and Lamoral. Meanwhile Matteo pleads desperately with Zdenka for some sign of Arabella’s professed love. Zdenka presses a key into his hands, telling him it opens the door next to Arabella’s bedroom, and that Arabella will meet him there later this evening. Mandryka, who has overheard the conversation, is appalled. Furious, he orders more champagne, drinks recklessly, and flirts with the Fiakermilli. Waldner appears, demanding to know what’s going on, and Adelaide explains that Arabella has gone home. Assuming there must be some sort of misunderstanding, Waldner convinces Mandryka to return with him to the hotel at once. ACT III Arabella enters the hotel lobby, dreamily thinking about her future life. Matteo, who has just spent some time in a dark room with someone he thought was Arabella, is amazed to find her there and can’t make sense of her cool cordiality. Mandryka arrives with the Waldners. Recognizing Matteo as the person who was given the key, he is convinced of Arabella’s betrayal despite her protestations of innocence. His behavior leads Waldner to demand satisfaction. Suddenly Zdenka comes running down the stairs in a nightgown. Overcome with shame, she confesses she gave herself to Matteo to avert a worse disaster. While her shocked parents forgive her, Matteo happily realizes that something didn’t add up from the beginning and that he is in love with Zdenka. Mandryka, though mortally ashamed, quickly takes charge of the situation and asks Waldner for Zdenka’s hand on Matteo’s behalf. As the others retire to their quarters, Arabella asks Mandryka to have his servant bring a glass of water to her room. Left alone and unable to forgive himself for his lack of trust in Arabella, Mandryka despondently wonders how she feels about him now that she left without even saying goodnight. As he is about to leave, Arabella appears at the top of the stairs, water glass in hand. She forgives Mandryka, and they renew their promise of love.
Saturday, 30 May 2026
The season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz.
Saturday, 02 May 2026
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin.
Saturday, 10 January 2026
ACT I England, around 1650. Plymouth, a Puritan stronghold, is threatened by siege from the Royalist troops. Distant voices herald the wedding day of Elvira, daughter of Gualtiero, the fortress’s commander. Riccardo enters lamenting that his promised bride, Elvira, loves another man—a Stuart partisan. Her father will not force her to marry against her will, it seems, so Riccardo’s friend Sir Bruno urges him to devote his life to leading the parliamentary forces. Elvira tells her uncle, Giorgio, that she would rather die than marry Riccardo. Her uncle reassures her that he has persuaded her father to let her marry her lover, Arturo. Although Arturo is a Royalist, he is heralded as he approaches the castle. Everyone gathers for the wedding celebration and Arturo greets his bride. He learns that King Charles’s widow, Queen Enrichetta, is a prisoner in the castle and soon to be taken to trial in London. Alone with the queen, Arturo offers to save her even if it means his death. Elvira returns with the bridal veil and capriciously places it over Enrichetta’s head. When he is alone again with the queen, Arturo explains that the veil will provide the perfect disguise for escape from the castle. As they are about to leave, Riccardo stops them, determined to kill his rival. Enrichetta separates them and reveals her identity. Riccardo lets them get away, knowing this will ruin Arturo. The others return for the wedding, and Riccardo tells of Arturo’s escape with Enrichetta. Soldiers rush off in pursuit. Elvira, believing herself betrayed, is overcome by madness. ACT II The townsfolk mourn Elvira’s mental breakdown. Giorgio explains that she continues to long for Arturo. Riccardo arrives to announce that Arturo has been condemned to death by Parliament. The Puritans depart. Elvira wanders in, reliving her happy past. In her madness, she mistakes Riccardo for Arturo and dreams of her wedding. When she leaves, Giorgio tries to convince Riccardo to save Arturo. At first indignant, Riccardo is finally moved to help Elvira, and the two men unite in patriotism: if Arturo returns as a friend, he shall live—if as an armed enemy, he shall die. ACT III In Elvira’s garden, Arturo reveals that love for her has brought him back to Plymouth. He overhears her sing their old love song and is torn between his affection and his loyalty to the Stuarts. Elvira herself appears and Arturo reassures her that she is his only love. Soldiers rush in to arrest Arturo. Just then, a diplomat arrives with the news of the Royalists’ final defeat and a general amnesty for all the offenders. The shock of this news restores Elvira’s senses, and all rejoice in the peace as Elvira and Arturo embrace their new happiness.
Saturday, 08 November 2025
ACT I Paris, in the 1830s. In their Latin Quarter garret, the near-destitute artist Marcello and poet Rodolfo try to keep warm on Christmas Eve by feeding the stove with pages from Rodolfo’s latest drama. They are soon joined by their roommates—Colline, a philosopher, and Schaunard, a musician, who brings food, fuel, and funds he has collected from an eccentric nobleman. While they celebrate their unexpected fortune, the landlord, Benoit, comes to collect the rent. After getting the older man drunk, the friends urge him to tell of his flirtations, then throw him out in mock indignation at his infidelity to his wife. As the others depart to revel at the Café Momus, Rodolfo remains behind to finish an article, promising to join them later. There is another knock at the door—the visitor is Mimì, a pretty neighbor, whose candle has gone out in the stairwell. As she enters the room, she suddenly feels faint. Rodolfo gives her a sip of wine, then helps her to the door and relights her candle. Mimì realizes that she lost her key when she fainted, and as the two search for it, both candles go out. Rodolfo finds the key and slips it into his pocket. In the moonlight, he takes Mimì’s hand and tells her about his dreams. She recounts her life alone in a lofty garret, embroidering flowers and waiting for the spring. Rodolfo’s friends call from outside, telling him to join them. He responds that he is not alone and will be along shortly. Happy to have found each other, Mimì and Rodolfo leave, arm in arm, for the café. ACT II Amid the shouts of street hawkers near the Café Momus, Rodolfo buys Mimì a bonnet and introduces her to his friends. They all sit down and order supper. The toy vendor Parpignol passes by, besieged by children. Marcello’s former sweetheart, Musetta, makes a noisy entrance on the arm of the elderly, but wealthy, Alcindoro. The ensuing tumult reaches its peak when, trying to gain Marcello’s attention, she loudly sings the praises of her own popularity. Sending Alcindoro away to buy her a new pair of shoes, Musetta finally falls into Marcello’s arms. Soldiers march by the café, and as the bohemians fall in behind, the returning Alcindoro is presented with the check. ACT III At dawn at the Barrière d’Enfer, a toll-gate on the edge of Paris, a customs official admits farm women to the city. Guests are heard drinking and singing within a tavern. Mimì arrives, searching for the place where Marcello and Musetta now live. When the painter appears, she tells him of her distress over Rodolfo’s incessant jealousy. She says she believes it is best that they part. As Rodolfo emerges from the tavern, Mimì hides nearby. Rodolfo tells Marcello that he wants to separate from Mimì, blaming her flirtatiousness. Pressed for the real reason, he breaks down, saying that her illness can only grow worse in the poverty they share. Overcome with emotion, Mimì comes forward to say goodbye to her lover. Marcello runs back into the tavern upon hearing Musetta’s laughter. While Mimì and Rodolfo recall past happiness, Marcello returns with Musetta, quarreling about her flirting with a customer. They hurl insults at each other and part, but Mimì and Rodolfo decide to remain together until springtime. ACT IV Months later in the garret, Rodolfo and Marcello, now separated from their girlfriends, reflect on their loneliness. Colline and Schaunard bring a meager meal. To lighten their spirits, the four stage a dance, which turns into a mock duel. At the height of the hilarity, Musetta bursts in with news that Mimì is outside, too weak to come upstairs. As Rodolfo runs to her aid, Musetta relates how Mimì begged to be taken to Rodolfo to die. She is made as comfortable as possible, while Musetta asks Marcello to sell her earrings for medicine and Colline goes off to pawn his overcoat. Left alone, Mimì and Rodolfo recall their meeting and their first happy days, but she is seized with violent coughing. When the others return, Musetta gives Mimì a muff to warm her hands, and Mimì slowly drifts into unconsciousness. Musetta prays for Mimì, but it is too late. The friends realize that she is dead, and Rodolfo collapses in despair.
Saturday, 18 October 2025
ACT I In the village square, preparations are under way for the wedding of Elvino and Amina, a village favorite. Only Lisa, the practical-minded innkeeper, who was once engaged to Elvino herself, is unhappy. Amina enters and expresses her happiness and gratitude to all and especially to Teresa, who brought her up after she was orphaned (“Come per me sereno”). Elvino rushes in late for the contract signing and offers a bouquet of violets to Amina in apology, then gives her a ring that belonged to his mother (Duet: “Prendi, l’anel ti dono”). Suddenly, a stranger arrives—Count Rodolfo in disguise. After accepting Lisa’s offer to spend the night at the inn he declares his love for this place that he has not seen in years (“Vi ravviso, o luoghi ameni”). Noticing Amina, he is struck by her resemblance to a great love of his youth. As it grows dark, the villagers become apprehensive and Teresa explains to the stranger that a ghost haunts the town. Amused, the stranger says he’d like to see the ghost, then departs, followed by the villagers. Alone, Elvino and Amina quarrel over the count’s attentions to Amina, but Elvino soon apologizes for his jealousy (Duet: “Son geloso del zeffiro errante”). At the inn, Lisa has identified the stranger as the lost heir of the former local count. The two of them flirt, when suddenly there is a noise and Lisa hides in the closet, dropping her handkerchief. Amina enters, walking in her sleep. Rodolfo realizes that she must be the village “ghost.” Lisa, however, assumes Amina is coming to meet Rodolfo as a lover and slips away. Moved by her unconscious expressions of love for Elvino, Rodolfo leaves Amina innocently asleep on his bed. Unfortunately, the ever-inquisitive villagers choose this moment to come sneaking in to get another look at the stranger. Lisa appears with Elvino and Teresa, and everyone is shocked to find Amina in the count’s bed. Awakened by the commotion, the girl protests her innocence (“D’un pensiero e d’un accento”). For a moment, the entire village seems heartbroken over Amina’s betrayal, but soon rage sets in. In spite of Teresa’s pleas and Amina’s protestations, Elvino calls off the wedding and, with the rest of the village, turns on Amina (“Non più nozze”) In the ensuing chaos, Teresa picks up Lisa’s handkerchief. ACT II Feeling repentant, the villagers walk through a wood to Count Rodolfo’s castle, to speak to him regarding Amina’s case. Amina and Teresa enter and overhear Elvino lamenting (“Tutto è sciolto”). When he sees Amina, he reproaches her again and takes his ring from her. The villagers return to say that Rodolfo has confirmed Amina’s innocence and is on his way, but Elvino refuses to see his “rival” and leaves in despair. Amina is led away by Teresa. Elvino has decided to marry Lisa after all. He enters to lead her to church, but they are interrupted by the arrival of Rodolfo, who again proclaims Amina’s innocence, explaining to the incredulous crowd that she was only sleepwalking. Teresa appears, asking for quiet, since Amina has fallen asleep from exhaustion. She is shocked to see that Lisa is about to marry Elvino, who replies that Lisa was not found in another man’s room. When Teresa produces the handkerchief, Elvino realizes that Lisa has lied to him. Suddenly Amina appears, sleepwalking at a great height along a treacherous ledge. Afraid of waking her, the villagers watch and pray for her as she slowly reaches safety. Still asleep, Amina mourns the loss of Elvino, remembering the flowers he gave her that have since faded, and searching for her lost ring (“Ah! non credea mirarti”). Convinced of her innocence and unable to watch her suffer any longer, Elvino puts the ring back on her finger. Waking, Amina’s embarrassment turns to joy when she realizes that her dream has come true.
Saturday, 21 March 2026
New Production. The electrifying Lise Davidsen tackles one of the ultimate roles for dramatic soprano: the Irish princess Isolde in Wagner’s transcendent meditation on love and death. Heroic tenor Michael Spyres stars opposite Davidsen as the love-drunk Tristan.
Friday, 29 August 2025
Haunted by a tumultuous past, Vera has spent 20 years in refuge at a Belarusian monastery. Guided by her love of horses, she sets out on a path of redemption. BFI London Film Festival Grierson Award for Best Documentary Winner
Friday, 29 August 2025
We're thrilled to welcome the co-directors of Mother Vera to Picturehouse for a Q&A tour. Read on for details. In a hidden Orthodox monastery in Belarus, Mother Vera weaves the inner world of an unorthodox young nun with the community that saved her life. After 20 years as a monastic, Vera faces deep inner conflict. Now, she must confront her past and trust her instincts to find the liberation she desires. Mon 01 Sep | Norwich - Q&A with co-director Cécile Embleton, in conversation with Rose Higham-Stainton. Rose Higham-Stainton is a writer and critic whose work explores gender and art-making Wed 03 Sep | Southampton - Q&A with co-director Cécile Embleton, in conversation with Joseph Owen. Joseph Owen is a film critic and research fellow at the University of Southampton Wed 03 Sep | Phoenix, Oxford: with co-director Alys Tomlinson, in conversation with cultural historian Rowan Tomlinson. Thu 04 Sep | Hackney Picturehouse: with co-directors Cécile Embleton and Alys Tomlinson, in conversation with writer and curator Gareth Evans. Mon 08 Sep | Duke's at Komedia, Brighton: with co-director Cécile Embleton, in conversation with Sam Moyo. Wed 10 Sep | Central - Reclaim The Frame presents Mother Vera followed by a Q+A with directors Cécile Embleton & Alys Tomlinson Thu 11 Sep | Liverpool - Reclaim The Frame presents Mother Vera followed by a Q+A with co-director Cécile Embleton and Reclaim The Frame Impact Producer Sammy Holden Wed 24 Sep | Little Theatre, Bath: with co-director Alys Tomlinson, in conversation with photographer, writer, and educator Colin Pantall. Further cinema details to come.
Friday, 14 November 2025
Beautiful, bizarre and strangely addictive, the film begins as a botched hit which results in the meeting of brunette amnesiac Rita (Laura Harring – Love in the Time of Cholera) and blonde would-be Hollywood actress Betty (Naomi Watts – Birdman, 21 Grams). Taking the viewer on a memorable neo-noir trip through Hollywood’s dark underbelly, Lynch dispenses with a conventional narrative in favour of a hallucinogenic assault on the senses that will stay with you long after the credits roll. Recently voted the best film of the 21st Century in a BBC Culture poll, MULHOLLAND DRIVE is essential viewing by one of the masters of contemporary American cinema. David Lynch’s scary and seductive vision of Hollywood is a true masterpiece, weaving together a tale of love, jealousy, and revenge like no other. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Monday, 30 June 2025
A madcap society woman plucks a bum from shantytown to be a butler in her Park Avenue apartment.
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one. National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost? Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
Thursday, 27 November 2025
Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Next to Normal is an intimate exploration of family and illness, loss and grief, featuring a thrilling rock score from composer Tom Kitt and Book & Lyrics from Brian Yorkey. At its heart is Diana, a suburban wife and mother living with bipolar disorder and haunted by her past. The musical won 3 Tony Awards® and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, one of only ten musicals to win the prestigious award.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Cary Grant gives one of his finest performances in Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal tale of mistaken identity. Roger Thornhill, a suave, self-satisfied ad-exec, is mistaken for a spy after a mix-up at a New York hotel bar – without a chance to explain, Thornhill ends up pursued by enemy agents set on smuggling government secrets out of the country. His attempts to flee take him on a heart-stopping cross-country chase, with only his wits (and assistance from a mysterious and beautiful double agent) to keep him alive.
Thursday, 04 September 2025
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie. Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright? Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity. Inter Alia contains a sequence of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy. Please update your listings and add this warning for your viewers where relevant.
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
Join us at the Ritzy in Brixton for a special evening with Oti Mabuse – the much-loved star of Strictly Come Dancing and I’m A Celebrity… – as she celebrates the launch of her swoon-worthy debut romance novel, Slow Burn. Oti will be in conversation with TV presenter and host AJ Odudu, as they dive into her love of romance fiction, her journey into writing, and the experiences that shaped and inspired the sizzling pages of Slow Burn. There will be an audience Q&A, so get your questions for Oti ready! Copies will be available to purchase on the night via Round Table Books and Oti will be signing too! "My name, Otlile, means 'I am here' in Setswana, and that's exactly what I am – here. For too long women like me – empowered, curvy, black women – haven't been able to see ourselves in swoon-worthy, heart-racing romances... I want to change that." -Oti Mabuse About the Book For dancer Lira, Latin Ballroom is everything. With her younger sisters pursuing dancing careers, and the responsibility of running the family studio, Lira’s ambitious flame is about to flicker out. Until a chance encounter sees her auditioning for Slow Burn, and coming face to face with a blast from her past that sends her reeling. Gabriele is the quintessential bad boy of the Latin Ballroom scene. With weeks to go till the tour, he hasn't found his female co-star. All it takes is one audition to set his world on fire. Dark Matter is a community-first marketing agency that works collaboratively to connect Global Majority audiences with culture and the arts. Find out more here: https://www.darkmatteragency.co.uk/
Friday, 20 June 2025
These Outdoor Cinema screenings will take place at: Brighton: Preston Manor South Lawn & Garden, Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD London: Gunnersbury Park House, Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH York: York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, Yorkshire YO1 7FR Please note that films will start after sundown so that you can enjoy outdoor cinema at its best. Doors open at the advertised session time, and the film will start between 20:15 and 21:30 depending on date and location. All Outdoor Cinema tickets include a £6 credit towards a drink or snack, so be sure to arrive early to pick up your treats and settle in with your choice of seat. On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, but his uncool status as the new kid isn’t the only thing preventing him from asking her out: Bianca is forbidden to date until her older sister Kat does too – and the fiery feminist Kat’s got no plans to do so. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only man in school who could possibly be a match for Kat: the school’s mysterious bad boy.
Friday, 27 June 2025
These Outdoor Cinema screenings will take place at: Brighton: Preston Manor South Lawn & Garden, Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD London: Gunnersbury Park House, Popes Lane, London, W5 4NH Epsom: Mayfield's Secret Lavender Garden, 139 Reigate Road, Epsom, KT17 3DW Norwich: The Plantation Garden, 4 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DB Please note that films will start after sundown (approximately 20.30-21.00 depending on location) so that you can enjoy outdoor cinema at its best. Doors open at the advertised session time, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy our drinks and snacks and settle in with your choice of seat. Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
Wednesday, 02 July 2025
This Outdoor Cinema screening will take place at: York: York Museum Gardens Museum St, York YO1 7FR Please note that films will start after sundown (approximately 20.30-21.00) so that you can enjoy outdoor cinema at its best. Doors open at 19.30, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy our drinks and snacks and settle in with your choice of seat. A new era is born. Next summer, three years after the Jurassic World trilogy concluded with each film surpassing $1 billion at the global box office, the enduring Jurassic series evolves in an ingenious new direction with Jurassic World Rebirth. Anchored by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and two-time Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali, this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. Also starring acclaimed international stars Rupert Friend and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, the film is directed by dynamic visualist Gareth Edwards (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) from a script by original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, the planet’s ecology has proven largely inhospitable to dinosaurs. Those remaining exist in isolated equatorial environments with climates resembling the one in which they once thrived. The three most colossal creatures within that tropical biosphere hold the key to a drug that will bring miraculous life-saving benefits to humankind. Academy Award® nominee Johansson plays skilled covert operations expert Zora Bennett, contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized by marauding aquatic dinos, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. Ali is Duncan Kincaid, Zora’s most trusted team leader; Emmy nominee and Olivier Award winner Jonathan Bailey (Wicked, Bridgerton) plays paleontologist Dr. Henry Loomis; Emmy nominee Rupert Friend (Homeland, Obi-Wan Kenobi) appears as Big Pharma representative Martin Krebs and Manuel Garcia-Rulfo (The Lincoln Lawyer, Murder on the Orient Express) plays Reuben Delgado, the father of the shipwrecked civilian family. The cast includes Luna Blaise (Manifest), David Iacono (The Summer I Turned Pretty) and Audrina Miranda (Lopez vs. Lopez) as Reuben’s family. The film also features, as members of Zora and Krebs’ crews, Philippine Velge (Station Eleven), Bechir Sylvain (BMF) and Ed Skrein (Deadpool). Jurassic World Rebirth is directed by BAFTA winner Edwards from a script by Koepp (War of the Worlds), based on characters created by Michael Crichton. The film is produced by Oscar® nominee Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley, both longtime Jurassic franchise producers and of this summer’s blockbuster, Twisters. The film is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Denis L. Stewart and Jim Spencer.
Saturday, 30 August 2025
This Outdoor Cinema screening will take place at: Norwich: The Plantation Garden, 4 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DB Epsom: Mayfield's Secret Lavender Garden, 139 Reigate Road, Epsom, KT17 3DW Please note that films will start after sundown (approximately 20.30) so that you can enjoy outdoor cinema at its best. Doors open at 18.30, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy our drinks and snacks and settle in with your choice of seat. After being kicked out of a rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of a strict elementary private school, only to try and turn it into a rock band.
Saturday, 02 August 2025
These Outdoor Cinema screenings will take place at: London: JAGS Sports Club, Red Post Hl, London SE24 9JN (Doors 19:00, film approx 20:45) Brighton: Preston Manor South Lawn & Garden, Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton, BN1 6SD (Doors 18:30, film approx 20:30) Norwich: The Plantation Garden, 4 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3DB (Doors 18:30, film approx 20:30) York: York Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York, Yorkshire YO1 7FR (Doors 18:30, film approx 20:15) Please note that films will start after sundown so that you can enjoy outdoor cinema at its best. Doors open at the advertised session time, and the film will start between 20:15 and 21:30 depending on date and location. All Outdoor Cinema tickets include a £6 credit towards a drink or snack, so be sure to arrive early to pick up your treats and settle in with your choice of seat. The greatest concert film of all time, Stop Making Sense brings to the screen Talking Heads at Hollywood's Pantages Theater in December 1983: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison, alongside an ecstatic ensemble of supporting musicians. Renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs) captures the band at their exhilarating best, in this new and complete restoration for the film's 40th anniversary.
Friday, 05 September 2025
We're delighted to welcome director Jethro Massey for an in-person Q&A following the film. An unconventional romantic comedy about a young American photographer and a French woman with a taste for the macabre. Paul & Paulette’s chance encounter on a Parisian boulevard sparks an unusual relationship that grows around a dark game; reenacting scenes of notorious crimes from bygone eras at the sites they occurred. For Paul, the game is a way of getting closer to Paulette. For Paulette, it’s a way of escaping a painful break-up. As their road trip approaches the more recent past it becomes more uncomfortable, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, but finding a surprising joy in the darker corners of humanity.
Thursday, 12 January 2023
An animated preschool series that follows an adorable spirited little girl, Peg, and her sidekick, Cat, as they encounter unexpected problems that require fun and creative solutions. In order to solve the problems, Peg and her cat must add, subtract and apply basic arithmetic. Their adventures take them to historical far-away lands, art centers in bustling metropolises and the colourful cosmos, all the while demonstrating that it’s never too early to start learning the magic of numbers. Episodes featured are: The Golden Pyramid Problem The Tree Problem Another Tree Problem
Friday, 26 September 2025
Set in the glamour of 1950’s post-war London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) and his sister Cyril (Lesley Manville) are at the center of British fashion, dressing royalty, movie stars, heiresses, socialites, debutants and dames with the distinct style of The House of Woodcock. Women come and go through Woodcock’s life, providing the confirmed bachelor with inspiration and companionship, until he comes across a young, strong-willed woman, Alma (Vicky Krieps), who soon becomes a fixture in his life as his muse and lover. Once controlled and planned, he finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love.
Friday, 21 February 2025
During a rural summer picnic, a few students and a teacher from an Australian girls' school vanish without a trace. Their absence frustrates and haunts the people left behind.
Friday, 28 November 2025
A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive. From BAFTA-winning director Harry Lighton and starring Harry Melling and Alexander Skarsgård.
Friday, 20 June 2025
Pip and Posy are best friends whose lives revolve around a wonderful world of play. Packed with warmth and comedy, the series is a joyful celebration of their great friendship, its laughter games, its ups and downs. In this summer-themed compilation, Pip and Posy play in the sandpit, make clay food, avoid imaginary crocodiles, watch falling stars and play with their friends.
Sunday, 07 September 2025
The pacing, wit and ingenuity of the great comic auteur are flawless in this hilarious chronicle of a simple man’s alienation in the face of technology.
Friday, 22 August 2025
Janet Leigh’s Marion, on the run after committing a robbery, arrives at the Bates Motel to hide out after a brush with the police. She doesn’t expect to meet the charming, if a little peculiar, Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins), whose domineering mother looms over them from her Gothic house perched above the motel. Things grow only stranger from there, as an unexpected and grizzly murder leads to the unravelling of a gruesome mystery with an iconic final twist. Eternally referenced and beloved even sixty years on, Hitchcock’s Psycho – and its infamous ‘shower scene’ – remains a stand-out of its genre, with Bernard Herrman's famed all-strings score providing some of the most famous music in cinema history.
Friday, 22 August 2025
Put your soul on your hand and walk was my response as a filmmaker, to the ongoing massacre of he Palestinians. My personal way not to lose my sanity. A miracle happened when I met Fatem through a Palestinian friend. Ever since, she became my eyes in Gaza, while surviving under the bombs and documenting the war. And I, became her connection to the outside world, from her Gaza prison, as she puts it. We kept this line of life going for more than 200 days. The bits of pixels and sounds that we exchanged constitute the film that you see. Fatem's assasination on April 16, 2025, following an Israeli attack on her home has forever changed its meaning.
Thursday, 02 October 2025
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. This reimagining of the iconic Nosferatu (1922) features Radiohead’s Kid A (2000) and Amnesiac (2001) albums. An unauthorized adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Nosferatu (1922) is the quintessential silent vampire film, crafted by legendary German director F. W. Murnau. Rather than depicting Dracula as a shape-shifting monster or debonair gentleman, Murnau’s Graf Orlok (as portrayed by Max Schreck) is a nightmarish, spidery creature of bulbous head and taloned claws - perhaps the most genuinely disturbing incarnation of vampirism yet envisioned. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience this imaginative new take on an iconic horror classic!
Friday, 12 September 2025
Combining influences from Tex Avery cartoons to Sam Raimi horror films to 1940s B-movies, Joel and Ethan Coen followed up their stylish film noir debut, BLOOD SIMPLE (1984), with this frantic screwball comedy.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost. Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans. 65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking. As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure. Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller.
Monday, 09 February 2026
Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one where fairies bring the gifts of the seasons, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family and will transport you into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true.
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle’s grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle’s ghost. Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.
Wednesday, 05 November 2025
Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans. 65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking. As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber... Moments of transcendent beauty and heroic triumph sparkle in the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, brought to life under Barrie Kosky’s inspired eye following his spectacular Das Rheingold (2023) and Die Walküre (2025). Andreas Schager, in his much-anticipated debut with The Royal Opera, stars as Siegfried’s titular hero, alongside Christopher Maltman’s towering Wanderer, Peter Hoare’s treacherous Mime and Elisabet Strid’s radiant Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts, drawing out the unspoken tensions and ethereal mysticism of Wagner’s dynamic score.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter’s rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it. Mozart’s fantastical opera glitters in David McVicar’s enchanting production. A star cast including Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
The magician Herr Drosselmeyer needs to save his nephew. Hans-Peter has been transformed into a Nutcracker; the only way to save him is for the Nutcracker to defeat the Mouse King and find a girl to love and care for him. A flicker of hope comes in the form of the young Clara, whom Drosselmeyer meets at a Christmas party. With some magic, a cosy Christmas gathering turns into a marvellous adventure. Peter Wright’s The Nutcracker has enchanted audiences since its 1984 premiere by the Company. Featuring Tchaikovsky’s most familiar melodies and brought to life by Julia Trevelyan Oman’s exquisite designs, The Nutcracker is sure to be a festive firecracker for all ages.
Wednesday, 01 October 2025
In war-torn Rome, Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out? A star-studded cast includes soprano Anna Netrebko performing the role of Tosca, tenor Freddie De Tommaso as Cavaradossi, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley as Scarpia, with Music Director of The Royal Opera Jakub Hrůša conducting his first new production in the role. An alternative, modern-day Rome provides the backdrop for Oliver Mears’ unmissable, gripping new production of Puccini’s thriller.
Monday, 09 February 2026
Virginia Woolf defied literary conventions to depict rich inner worlds – her heightened, startling and poignant reality. Resident Choreographer Wayne McGregor leads a luminous artistic team to evoke Woolf’s signature stream of consciousness writing style in this immense work that rejects traditional narrative structures. Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf’s other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf’s uniquely artistic spirit.
Friday, 31 October 2025
Professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies breaks his leg while getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment, he spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbors. He begins to suspect that a man across the courtyard may have murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the help of his high society fashion-consultant girlfriend Lisa Freemont and his visiting nurse Stella to investigate. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Friday, 26 September 2025
Hitchcock’s first Daphne Du Maurier adaptation remains one of his most chilling works: a timid young woman (Joan Fontaine) meets and falls madly in love with a wealthy widower (Laurence Olivier) whilst working as a lady’s companion in Monte Carlo. After a whirlwind romance, she travels to her new home, the misty English country estate Manderley, but finds her newlywed bliss short-lived when she discovers that Rebecca – her husband's first wife, and object of withering housekeeper Mrs. Danvers’ (Judith Anderson) fixation – wields a ghostly hold over everything and everyone who lives there.
Tuesday, 19 August 2025
A woman is kidnapped by a stranger on a routine flight. Threatened by the potential murder of her father, she is pulled into a plot to assist her captor in offing a politician.
Friday, 10 October 2025
I Swear follows the true story of Tourette Syndrome campaigner John Davidson's journey with Tourette's through his troubled teens and early adulthood, having been diagnosed at 15 years old in 1980s Britain - a time when the condition was little known and entirely misunderstood. Initially alienated from his peers and his family, Davidson perseveres in his attempt to live a 'normal' life against the odds, finding some unlikely champions along the way. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Monday, 15 September 2025
The curious journey of 14-year-old Daniel with an immense passion for cryptozoology. Daniel’s passion for cryptozoology has led him to explore the great outdoors and interview researchers and scientists from various parts of the world in search of information on these fascinating creatures. Despite his young age and being autistic Daniel possesses a keen eye and meticulous attention to detail, as well as an unwavering dedication to the study of these elusive creatures. The Documentary follows his life journey with his family and professional Bigfoot researchers from America along for the ride. What could possibly go wrong!
Friday, 19 September 2025
Cary Grant gives one of his finest performances in Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal tale of mistaken identity. Roger Thornhill, a suave, self-satisfied ad-exec, is mistaken for a spy after a mix-up at a New York hotel bar – without a chance to explain, Thornhill ends up pursued by enemy agents set on smuggling government secrets out of the country. His attempts to flee take him on a heart-stopping cross-country chase, with only his wits (and assistance from a mysterious and beautiful double agent) to keep him alive. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Friday, 29 August 2025
To follow the acclaim for An American in Paris, which won him the 1951 Oscar for best picture, songwriter-turned-producer Arthur Freed charged screenwriters Betty Comden and Adolph Green with writing a musical based around some of his own most popular early songs. The result was a nostalgic tribute to the Hollywood of a bygone era starring Gene Kelly as Don Lockwood, the swashbuckling silent star at a film studio grappling with the coming of sound. From the iconic scene in which Lockwood, smitten with young actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds), dances home during a downpour singing the title song, to the extended ballet sequence featuring Cyd Charisse in a parody of the gangster film, Singin’ in the Rain represents the musical genre at its most energetic and ambitious. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Friday, 05 September 2025
Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Sunday, 21 September 2025
The year is 2700. WALL-E (an acronym for Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth-Class), a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon he will discover what he was truly meant for. From Academy Award-winning director Andrew Stanton (FINDING NEMO), WALL-E is the story of one robot's comic adventures as he chases his dream across the galaxy. This animated feature from Pixar (TOY STORY, RATATOUILLE) is amongst their very finest, witty, profound and beautifully realised with a faint echo of E.T. Relaxed screenings are designed to make cinema-going easier for those needing additional support, including neurodivergent audiences and those living with dementia. Find out more here: https://www.picturehouses.com/blog/relaxed-screenings
Friday, 09 May 2025
Explores Leni Riefenstahl's artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime's atrocities.
Monday, 04 November 2013
A charming animated version of Julia Donaldson and Axel Sheffler's magical tale of a kind witch who invites a surprising collection of animals to join her on her broom, much to the frustration of her loyal cat. The gang ultimately saves the witch from a fearsome dragon, and in gratitude she rewards them all with a magnificent new broom which has room for everyone.
Friday, 14 February 2025
From breakout director Raine Allen-Miller, RYE LANE is a romantic comedy that stars Vivian Oparah (Class, The Rebel) and David Jonsson (Industry, Deep State), as Yas and Dom, two twenty-somethings both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London - helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.
Friday, 03 October 2025
Verloc, the manager of a London West End Cinema, is also the secret chief of a terrorist organisation planning to destroy the London Underground Network. For his next task, he must leave a highly explosive bomb at Piccadilly Circus Station.
Wednesday, 27 November 2024
Screenwriting Salons are designed to give writers a forum to share, discuss and develop their work. Through guided discussion, writing exercises and feedback, you’ll have a chance to move your idea forward – and have a dedicated time and place to write, once a fortnight. Whilst these sessions are ideal for anyone with a project already underway, everyone is welcome – whether you’ve only got the seed of an idea and want to see where it might go, or even if you’d just like the opportunity to spend some time with fellow writers. Come along and see where your ideas might take you! Hosted by Abigail Webber, a writer, script editor and lecturer in Screenwriting. Programmed in partnership with the Sir John Hurt Film Trust.
Saturday, 29 April 2023
An enterprising koala puts on the world’s greatest singing show in this hilarious animated comedy. Buster Moon is a koala whose pride and joy is his theatre. But the once grand building has fallen on hard times and looks set to close its doors forever unless Buster can find a way to revive its fortunes. The one idea he has is to put on the world’s greatest singing competition – but will he find the next Leona Lewis or the next Honey G? From acclaimed director Garth Jennings (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Son of Rambow) comes this charming and hilariously funny animated comedy featuring the voices of Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly and Taron Egerton.
Friday, 28 January 2022
Can-do koala Buster Moon and his all-star cast of animal performers return in Sing 2, with the gang ready to launch their most dazzling stage extravaganza yet. There’s just one hitch: they first have to persuade the world’s most reclusive rock star – played by none other than Bono! – to join them.
Friday, 06 December 2019
Wang Xiaoshuai’s deeply moving and intimate drama traces the lives of two interconnected families over three decades of social and political upheaval in China. The film charts the fortunes of factory workers Liyun (Yong Mei) and Yaojun (Wang Jingchun), a couple reeling from a devastating family tragedy during the tumultuous years between the 1980s and the 21st century. Constricted by the one-child national policy, their lives are gradually transformed under the impact of the country’s changing identity, building to a heartbreaking revelation that exposes how political reality affects the fates of the family and the people around them. A cleverly poetic depiction of communist China, SO LONG, MY SON is a sprawling yet personal portrait of human resilience, featuring incredibly tender and award-winning performances from Mei and Jingchun.
Thursday, 09 December 2021
A friendly, cosmopolitan crowd of rare and underplayed soul fans gathering every second Thursday of the month to enjoy the to-die-for collections of our guest DJs. Come and join us for a shuffle and a drink. Just don’t take your glass onto the dance floor! 7.30pm - Midnight. Free entry. Please note: After 8pm, the Upstairs bar is for over 18's only.
Friday, 12 September 2025
SPINAL TAP is back! After a 15-year hiatus, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are drawn back together for one last concert. Documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi returns to explore what the band members have been up to and immortalize the concert reunion. The film blends the same musical mayhem and satire that made the original a cult classic and features some fantastic rock cameos in the process. Will this concert be their triumphant return, or just another Stonehenge-sized catastrophe? CONTAINS A SEQUENCE OF FLASHING LIGHTS WHICH MIGHT AFFECT CUSTOMERS WHO ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO PHOTOSENSITIVE EPILEPSY
Monday, 01 September 2025
Deep within the Zone, a bleak and devastated forbidden landscape, lies a mysterious room with the power to grant the deepest wishes of those strong enough to make the hazardous journey there. Desperate to reach it, a scientist and a writer approach the Stalker, one of the few able to navigate the Zone’s menacing terrain, and begin a dangerous trek into the unknown. Adapted from Arkady & Boris Sturgatsky’s novel ‘Roadside Picnic’, Andrei Tarkovsky’s second foray into science fiction after Solaris is a surreal and disturbing vision of the future. Hauntingly exploring man’s dreams and desires as well as the consequences of realising them, Stalker has been described as one of the greatest sci-fi films of all time.
Friday, 03 October 2025
Two strangers start chatting on a train, and one of them proposes that they commit two perfect murders by killing the individuals responsible for each other’s problems.
Friday, 24 October 2025
CHOOSE IRVINE WELSH Celebrate the release of documentary portrait Reality Is Not Enough with four tales from the Scottish literary legend. First there was an opportunity......then there was a betrayal. Twenty years have gone by. Much has changed but just as much remains the same. Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) returns to the only place he can ever call home. They are waiting for him: Spud (Ewen Bremner), Sick Boy (Jonny Lee Miller), and Begbie (Robert Carlyle). Other old friends are waiting too: sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, friendship, love, longing, fear, regret, diamorphine, self-destruction and mortal danger, they are all lined up to welcome him, ready to join the dance.
Friday, 25 October 2024
In the bustling heart of London, Tabby McTat (Sope Dirisu), a singing cat, and his busker friend Fred (Rob Brydon) entertain passing crowds, and the pair are 'purrrfectly happy'. One day, while Tabby McTat takes a stroll, he stumbles upon a friendly feline named Sock (Susan Wokoma). Then fate takes an unexpected turn when a thief steals the buskers' hard-earned money.
Friday, 26 September 2025
The original version of the classic comedy thriller, starring legendary British heart-throb, Robert Donat, was a highlight of Hitchcock’s career. While sitting in a London theatre watching a man perform dazzling memory tricks, Richard Hannay and the rest of the audience flee after hearing a gunshot. As he leaves, he encounters a young woman who asks if she can accompany him. Fascinated by her apparent terror, he agrees. During the night, however, she is murdered in his flat, and he must avoid the police long enough to find the real killers and clear his name.
Thursday, 09 June 2022
Are you a Movie Buff, a Film Connoisseur or a Wannabe Director? Ready to show off your movie knowledge whilst winning some one of a kind prizes and supporting charity all at the same time? Then get yourselves down to The Big Ritzy Quiz the first Sunday of every month. Our fantastic Ritzy Picturehouse team will be your Quiz Masters, putting your knowledge to the test!
Friday, 17 October 2025
Melanie Daniels (Tippi Hedren, in an iconic screen debut) is a Californian socialite who follows a potential suitor to the small coastal town of Bodega Bay. Despite her romance beginning to blossom, the seemingly-innocuous town becomes a place of great terror once a series of violent and unexplained bird attacks start to wreak havoc on the bay’s residents. Alfred's Hitchcock's classic adaptation of Daphne Du Maurier's story remains as nail-bitingly tense as it did on its first release in 1963.
Friday, 26 September 2025
A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
Monday, 08 September 2025
We're delighted to welcome Emma Thompson for a Q&A after the film. A woman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and with no phone service, she realizes that she is the young girl's only hope.
Friday, 07 November 2025
The Dodge Brothers produce new songs written and performed in the old style -a hybrid of blues, rockabilly, jugband, skiffle and early rock’n’roll. Comprising Mike Hammond, Aly Hirji, (BBC film critic) Mark Kermode and Alex Hammond, The Dodge Brothers are renowned for their take on Classic Americana. Following their second album 'Louisa and the Devil', ('wonderful stuff!' –Whispering Bob Harris) the band recorded 'The Sun Set' (‘Marvellous new record” -Jools Holland) at the legendary Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, using authentically old-fashioned recording techniques to recapture the spirit of a bygone age (a BBC Radio 2 Documentary was made following the band on this journey). Their version of Rock Island Line, has now been used in the Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man, The Dodge Brothers featuring in the movie as The Beatles support act in The Cavern in 1961. As a live act The Dodge Brothers have played everywhere from Lapland to the Royal Albert Hall, selling out throughout the UK. The Dodge Brothers tunes of proven merit never fail to entertain. Support: Dan Donnelly (The Levellers) This gig follows Mark Kernode’s talk at York Theatre Royal as part of Aesthetica Film Festival.
Saturday, 09 June 2018
Based on the loved children's book of the same name written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, comes the film adaptation animation The Highway Rat. Previous adaptations of their books include The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on The Broom, and Stickman. The Highway Rat tells the tale of a ravenous rat who craves buns, biscuits and all sweet things. Tearing along the highway, he searches for sugary treats to steal, until his sweet tooth leads him to a sticky end.
Friday, 26 September 2025
Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) is the last of a race of vampires who's lived for thousands of years, feeding off the blood of unsuspecting victims and transforming them into undead beings. When her current lover John (David Bowie) begins to show signs of ageing, Miriam seeks the help of a scientist who believes she has discovered the secret of eternal youth.
Friday, 05 September 2025
Yorgos Lanthimos has crafted a sensational thriller brimming with unsettling humour and creeping dread, steeped in Greek tragedy, existential horror, Hitchcockian psychodrama and riveting suspense. Darting confidently between genres to subvert our expectations at every turn, The Killing of a Sacred Deer firmly cements Lanthimos in the pantheon of world-class auteurs and marks him as a cinematic provocateur without precedent. Dr. Steven Murphy (Colin Farrell) is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon presiding over a spotless household with his ophthalmologist wife Anna (Nicole Kidman) and their two exemplary children, 12-year-old Bob (Sunny Suljian) and 14-year-old Kim (Raffey Cassidy). Lurking at the margins of his idyllic suburban existence is Martin (Barry Keoghan), a fatherless teen who Steven has covertly taken under his wing. As Martin begins insinuating himself into the family’s life in ever-more unsettling displays, the full scope of his intent becomes menacingly clear when he confronts Steven with a long forgotten transgression that will shatter the Murphy family's domestic bliss.
Friday, 12 September 2025
From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Pts. 1 & 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes THE LONG WALK, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?
Sunday, 21 September 2025
A Naval veteran arrives home from war unsettled and uncertain of his future - until he is tantalized by The Cause and its charismatic leader.
Friday, 19 September 2025
The Moon Hall School Film Festival is a celebration of young creative talent, showcasing short films made by students aged 8 to 16. Held at the Picture House Cinema in Epsom on Friday 19th September from 6pm to 8:00pm, the festival brings together a diverse range of imaginative and inspiring films—from gripping thrillers to heartfelt dramas. This special event offers a unique platform for young voices to be heard on the big screen, with prizes awarded by a panel of industry professionals. Special guest celebrities will also be in attendance, making it a truly memorable evening for all. Program 1: Back in Time, Understand, Understand, The Concept of Art, Where We Sit, Sports Day Promo, Bright Awareness, Sloth Tales, The Heist, The Ghost in the Woods, The Bag, The Note, The Spectrum Within, Bin Buster, Friends Meet Again, The Football Boots.
Thursday, 19 January 2023
A Jewish pawnbroker, victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Friday, 30 August 2024
The Quiet Girl, the delicate drama that follows a shy nine-year-old who has been separated from her immediate family and left in the care of two distant relatives for the summer. After sun-dappled days spent milking cows, peeling potatoes, and fetching water from the well, the Initially uncommunicative child soon opens up to her foster parents. Textural and tender, this award-winning film shows that home is where you feel loved. This film is mostly in the Irish language, although it also contains parts in English.
Tuesday, 09 September 2025
A butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years leading up to World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty was to his lordly employer.
Saturday, 06 September 2025
After 16 years, the Rob Knox Foundation and Q Cumber Films will be hosting the final ever Rob Knox London Film Festival at Picturehouse Central. A film festival dedicated to the life of Harry Potter actor, Rob Knox who was murdered in a knife attack in 2008. The festival itself aims to platform new and rising stars and talent in the film industry with a screening of short films and an award ceremony with industry guests. The festival also aims to highlight current social issues, as well as knife crime in the UK.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Magpie lives in an isolated church community, ruled with absolute authority by her father, The Pastor. When a man is murdered, paranoia grips the congregation, and whispers spread of a mysterious “Beast” said to haunt the surrounding forest. The Severed Sun is the feature debut of director Dean Puckett — a haunting British folk horror set deep within a world of faith, fear, and folklore. Produced by Rebecca Wolff (Grasp the Nettle Films) and Jude Goldrei (Lunar Lander Films), the film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024. This special event offers the chance to meet members of the filmmaking team (attendees to be confirmed) and hear how the team developed the project through the prestigious iFeatures program with BBC Films, Creative England, and the BFI and brought the film to screen. The film was funded by Screen Cornwall, with MPI Media handling sales. Join us on 30th September after the show in York City's Screen's cafe bar for a talent mixer in conjunction with the BFI NETWORK Film Hub North & York Filmmakers.'
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
Magpie lives in an isolated church community, ruled with absolute authority by her father, The Pastor. When a man is murdered, paranoia grips the congregation, and whispers spread of a mysterious “Beast” said to haunt the surrounding forest. The Severed Sun is the feature debut of director Dean Puckett — a haunting British folk horror set deep within a world of faith, fear, and folklore. Produced by Rebecca Wolff (Grasp the Nettle Films) and Jude Goldrei (Lunar Lander Films), the film had its world premiere at Fantastic Fest 2024. This special event offers the chance to meet members of the filmmaking team (attendees to be confirmed) and hear how Dean — once a student at Glyn High School and UCA Farnham — developed the project through the prestigious iFeatures program with BBC Films, Creative England, and the BFI. The film was funded by Screen Cornwall, with MPI Media handling sales.
Friday, 03 October 2025
A retired farmer and widower in his 70s, Alvin Straight learns one day that his distant brother Lyle has suffered a stroke and may not recover. Alvin is determined to make things right with Lyle while he still can, but his brother lives in Wisconsin, while Alvin is stuck in Iowa with no car and no driver's license. Then he hits on the idea of making the trip on his old lawnmower, thus beginning a picturesque and at times deeply spiritual journey. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Tromaville has a monstrous new hero. The Toxic Avenger is born when meek mop boy Melvin falls into a vat of toxic waste. Now evildoers will have a lot to lose.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
A faded professional wrestler must retire, but finds his quest for a new life outside the ring a dispiriting struggle.
Friday, 19 September 2025
A sprawling epic about family, faith, power and oil, THERE WILL BE BLOOD is set on the incendiary frontier of California’s turn-of-the-century petroleum boom. The story chronicles the life and times of one Daniel Plainview (Day-Lewis), who transforms himself from a down-and-out silver miner raising a son on his own into a self-made oil tycoon. He takes a chance when he hears of a little town out West where an ocean of oil is oozing out of the ground, and makes his lucky strike. But as the well raises his and the town’s fortunes, nothing will remain the same; conflicts escalate and every human value – love, hope, community, belief, ambition and even the bond between father and son – is imperilled by corruption, deception and the flow of oil.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
Bursting with action, suspense, and Gerry Anderson’s groundbreaking Supermarionation, these fan favourites showcase International Rescue at its very best—combining daring rescues, stunning model work, and unforgettable characters. Trapped In the Sky 50mins The first episode of Thunderbirds series 1. Master criminal The Hood plants a bomb on board the new atomic-powered airliner Fireflash before it departs on its maiden flight. Unable to land for fear of setting off the bomb, the crew and passengers' only hope of survival lies with International Rescue. Terror In New York City 50mins Largely regarded as the most exciting Thunderbirds episode made, after Thunderbird 2 is heavily damaged in a mistaken attack, it leaves the team seemingly without a swift means to transport any rescue gear to New York City to save a news crew trapped underneath the collapsed Empire State Building.
Friday, 14 February 2025
Animated special feature adapted from the picture book story by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler that follows a little fish with a big imagination who entertains friends with tall tales. One day, Tiddler gets lost but is saved by his own storytelling.
Friday, 02 June 2023
An American dancer comes to Britain and falls for a model whom he initially annoyed, but she mistakes him for his goofy producer.
Friday, 24 May 2024
CHOOSE IRVINE WELSH Celebrate the release of documentary portrait Reality Is Not Enough with four tales from the Scottish literary legend. Danny Boyle's explosive film tracks the misadventures of young men in Edinburgh trying to find their way out of joblessness, aimless relationships and drug addiction. Some are successful, while others hopelessly are not. Based on Irvine Walsh's novel, Trainspotting melds grit with poetry, resulting in a film of harsh truths and stunning grace.
Saturday, 26 July 2025
Diane, this summer, your local Picturehouse. Entering the town of Twin Peaks. Fetch your clairvoyant logs, tape recorders and best friend necklaces - we’re throwing an all-day marathon of Season One of Twin Peaks: David Lynch & Mark Frost’s groundbreaking television masterpiece. Join us for a big day at the movies to solve one of the small screen’s most enduring mysteries: who killed Laura Palmer? There will be a 15 minute intermission after Episode 2 and a 30 minute interval after Episode 5. Cherry pie and coffee - as black as midnight on a moonless night or otherwise - available all day long.
Saturday, 13 September 2025
Arts Picturehouse Cambridge is delighted to be hosting the premiere of Unlicensed, with a live Q&A with Cambridge-based writer, director and star Mark Hampton, and fellow cast members Mark Tunstall and Gary Davidson Jnr. Danny Goode is trying to pick up where he left off. Once a high-flying city-trader he’s now a white-collar ex-con, trying to get back into the lives of his estranged wife and young son. Struggling with a secret gambling addiction and with the city’s doors closed to him, his search for money leads him to an unlicensed boxing match with a cash prize. With themes of addiction, family and friendship, UNLICENSED is a powerful, star-making debut from writer, director and actor Mark Hampton, also starring Sarah Diamond and Mark Tunstall.
Friday, 03 October 2025
Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is trapped in a cycle of self-destruction as he attempts to turn his life around. Featuring an outstanding performance from Frank Dillane, URCHIN is the stunning debut feature from Harris Dickinson and it arrives in UK and Irish Cinemas this October.
Friday, 10 October 2025
John "Scottie" Ferguson is a retired San Francisco police detective who suffers from acrophobia, and Madeleine is the lady who leads him to high places. A wealthy shipbuilder who is an acquaintance from college days approaches Scottie and asks him to follow his beautiful wife, Madeleine. He fears she is going insane, maybe even contemplating suicide, as he believes she has been possessed by a dead ancestor who committed suicide. Scottie is skeptical, but agrees to the assignment after he sees the beautiful Madeleine. Part of David Lynch's Dream Theatre, a year-long tribute to an artist from another place. Our monthly screening of a Lynch masterpiece will also be paired with one film cited as an inspiration.
Sunday, 12 December 2021
All Vinyl Rejoicing In Reggae Of All Styles So what goes on? * Miss Feelgood (Shirley Slattery) And Debbie Golt (both formerly of Sisters of Reggae) will play fabulous full sets later in the evening - going head to head 1 2 1 at the end and ... Mc Mad X will be gracing the mic with her topnotch inimitable style. * Kicking off with a welcome set from the Resident/Guest Djs * Followed by superb short sets from Womxn who may be resuming DJ-ing, not playing that often or have never played out and who have stunning record collections - they always step up brilliantly! The host DJ’s are on hand to help as needed. On April 6th Vinyl Sisters are hosting an extra special one off night where they will be joined by their Vinyl Brothers!
Friday, 25 August 2006
After her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.
Saturday, 27 September 2025
The year is 2700. WALL-E (an acronym for Waste Allocation Load Lifter - Earth-Class), a robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon he will discover what he was truly meant for. From Academy Award-winning director Andrew Stanton (FINDING NEMO), WALL-E is the story of one robot's comic adventures as he chases his dream across the galaxy. This animated feature from Pixar (TOY STORY, RATATOUILLE) is amongst their very finest, witty, profound and beautifully realised with a faint echo of E.T.
Wednesday, 10 September 2025
CHOOSE IRVINE WELSH Celebrate the release of documentary portrait Reality Is Not Enough with four tales from the Scottish literary legend. A darkly humorous look at the lives and loves of four modern women, each with their own remarkable, intriguing and often tragic stories.
Saturday, 20 September 2025
A reluctant dwarf must play a critical role in protecting a special baby from an evil queen.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Sportswriter Sam Craig and columnist Tess Harding, with the same New York newspaper, overcome their initial antagonism, fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when he comes to resent her hectic lifestyle.
Tuesday, 08 April 2025
A crafty ronin comes to a town divided by two criminal gangs and decides to play them against each other to free the town.