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Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge - but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him. Shocked by what he sees and at the unforeseen circumstances of his absence, George reconsiders and begs Clarence to return him to the problems of the present and the loving community he has fostered throughout his life.
Beset with personal and professional problems, George Bailey finds his previously happy life falling apart around him on Christmas Eve. Seeing no way out, George considers suicide from the edge of a bridge - but Clarence, his guardian angel, intervenes and shows George what his beloved hometown of Bedford Falls would be like without him. Shocked by what he sees and at the unforeseen circumstances of his absence, George reconsiders and begs Clarence to return him to the problems of the present and the loving community he has fostered throughout his life.
Join us for a special evening of carols, mulled wine and mince pies and a screening of the classic Christmas film It's A Wonderful Life. In the small town of Bedford Falls, banker George Bailey (James Stewart) is the townspeoples’ biggest defender, keeping a wicked tycoon at bay at the cost of his ambitions and dreams. But when, one Christmas Eve, George finds himself at the end of his rope, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George how his town would have looked if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years.
In the small town of Bedford Falls, banker George Bailey (James Stewart) is the townspeoples’ biggest defender, keeping a wicked tycoon at bay at the cost of his ambitions and dreams. But when, one Christmas Eve, George finds himself at the end of his rope, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence – who then shows George how his town would have looked if it hadn't been for all his good deeds over the years. 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
When Santa gets ill, Christmas is cancelled in Adventure Bay. Mayor Humdinger goes to the North Pole to take all the gifts for himself. Rubble and the rest of the PAW Patrol will have to make a sacrifice to stop Mayor Humdinger from ruining Christmas!
To incorrectly quote Hans Gruber (and so, John McClane): “Now I have a Christmas movie quiz. HO-HO-HO.” That’s right, it’s very nearly winter-holiday-yuletide-time, the weather outside is frightful, it’s a wonderful life, love actually is all around, and as we all know, the best way to spread Christmas cheer is to quiz loud for all to hear. Ali Plumb (off of BBC Radio 1 and elsewhere) comes to town for a very, very, very special edition of his Untitled Film Quiz Project, all about everyone’s favourite cinematic genre: the Christmas movie! The films we’ve all seen more than any other, like Die Hard (yes, Die Hard), It’s A Wonderful Life, Love Actually, Elf and many, many more. From recent classics - if such a thing can exist - like Klaus to golden oldies like Miracle On 34th Street, not forgetting Home Alone, The Holiday, The Muppet Christmas Carol, and everything else that makes us feel warm and snuggly over December (and increasingly November, let’s be honest). So gather up a team, pop them in Christmas jumpers and join Ali for a prize-filled, pleasingly silly, doesn’t-take-itself-too-seriously big screen quiz that’ll warm your cockles and undo any and all grinchiness you might inadvertently be feeling just now. In short: Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Max. 5 people per team.
We are delighted to welcome Film Writer James Clarke for a live introduction before the film. Cary Scott is a well-to-do widow gradually re-entering a social life amongst her mostly dull country club peers. Her only apparent enjoyment in life comes from weekend visits from her college-age children. Cary then meets a handsome younger man, Ron, who owns a small landscaping business. A follower of Henry David Thoreau's Walden, Ron enjoys a life focused on nature and is deliberately uninterested in the gossipy opinions of others. Their romance causes clashes and tensions between Cary, her children, and the country club. This event is a part of the BFI Too Much: Melodrama Season and has been made possible through National Lottery Funding.
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. AVATAR: FIRE & ASH contains several sequences of bright lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
Jake and Neytiri's family grapples with grief after Neteyam's death, encountering a new, aggressive Na'vi tribe, the Ash People, who are led by the fiery Varang, as the conflict on Pandora escalates and a new moral focus emerges. AVATAR: FIRE & ASH contains several sequences of bright lights which may affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or other photo sensitivities.
On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart confronts his shattered self-confidence in Sardi’s bar as his former collaborator Richard Rodgers celebrates the opening night of his ground-breaking hit musical “Oklahoma!”.
An emotionally scarred London chef struggles to wrangle his team on the busiest day of the year in this single-take thriller.
Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.
Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.
In an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's seminal novel The Price of Salt, CAROL follows two women from very different backgrounds who find themselves in an unexpected love affair in 1950s New York. As conventional norms of the time challenge their undeniable attraction, an honest story emerges to reveal the resilience of the heart in the face of change. A young woman in her 20s, Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), is a clerk working in a Manhattan department store and dreaming of a more fulfilling life when she meets Carol (Cate Blanchett), an alluring woman trapped in a loveless, convenient marriage. As an immediate connection sparks between them, the innocence of their first encounter dims and their connection deepens. While Carol breaks free from the confines of marriage, her husband (Kyle Chandler) begins to question her competence as a mother as her involvement with Therese and close relationship with her best friend Abby (Sarah Paulson) come to light.
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.
About Muse: The Cinephiles This is a cinephiles group for lesbians, queer and trans women predominantly, but is also open to the wider LGBTQIA+ community and their guests. We are committed to celebrating our queer community within a co-created ethos of mutual respect and kindness. Our aim is to provide a queer cinephiles group that stimulates a mix of thoughtful discussion, playfulness, and curiosity. Our screenings will focus predominantly on celebrating lesbian, queer and trans women – showcasing both celebrated and hidden queer cinema gems, we aim to foster a playful curiosity and build a vibrant, supportive community. ---- A festive holiday rom-com that puts queer women at the centre, Happiest Season explores the tension between love, authenticity, and visibility with humour and heart. Abby (Kristen Stewart) plans to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis) over Christmas, only to discover Harper isn’t out to her family. Expect shenanigans, festive drah-mah, and enough queer yearning to light up the tree. Directed by Clea DuVall, Happiest Season is a heartfelt blend of queer visibility, holiday chaos, and emotional honesty. It captures both the joy and the pain of coming out, while celebrating queer love in all its messy, beautiful forms. It’s a story that explores what it means to be loved out loud, and to find your chosen family when you need it most.
Finsbury Park's Club Room is a welcoming, social event space with cabaret-style seating and tables, ready for you to enjoy a curated food and drink menu. Doors will open 30 minutes before your event's advertised start time, leaving plenty of time to get comfortable and place any orders. Please be aware that table service will take place during your event, and that as each table seats four, you may be seated with other guests. ----- A Show-Woman bending the country music genre to her mighty will - blending blues, honky tonk & gypsy jazz into her big sound while keeping vintage and traditional country alive and well. Her London based band “Savannah Gardner & The Recovering Good Girls” are selling out venues all over the UK with their energetic and almost theatrical-esque show. Savannah's special connection with her audience has earned her the UK AMA’s Live Act of the Year Nomination for 2025 and has won her slots at coveted festivals like Glastonbury, C2C London, Red Rooster, The Long Road and more. Since arriving in London from her native California, Savannah has championed the growth of women in Country & Americana music, leading the charge with her own brand of kick ass Americana and promoting monthly Ladies Nights featuring some of the scene’s most outstanding female talent. Listen to Savannah's Debut Album Recovering Good Girl out now produced by Dale Davis, the legendary former bass player and musical director for Amy Winehouse.
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 whilst the film is playing. Please note the lights will be left on during this fillm. Please do not bring paint or any craft that may cause damage for this screening - thank you! 'Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Academy Award® winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor) gives a performance that's anything but "bah, humbug!" as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, the Spirits open Scrooge's eyes -- and his heart -- to the true meaning of Christmas.
On Christmas Eve, tough New York detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles with the aim of reconciling with his estranged wife, Holly at the Christmas party of her employer, the Nakatomi Corporation. When the party is disrupted by a group of heavily armed criminals led by the charismatic Hans Gruber, McClane evades capture and begins a one-man war against the hostage takers who are attempting to rob the corporation whilst occupying the LAPD and the FBI by posing as terrorists. Outmanned, outgunned and ill-equipped for the task at hand, McClane calls in the help of a local beat cop in his crusade against Gruber.
On Christmas Eve, tough New York detective John McClane arrives in Los Angeles with the aim of reconciling with his estranged wife, Holly at the Christmas party of her employer, the Nakatomi Corporation. When the party is disrupted by a group of heavily armed criminals led by the charismatic Hans Gruber, McClane evades capture and begins a one-man war against the hostage takers who are attempting to rob the corporation whilst occupying the LAPD and the FBI by posing as terrorists. Outmanned, outgunned and ill-equipped for the task at hand, McClane calls in the help of a local beat cop in his crusade against Gruber.
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. The Muppets reimagine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by adding a hilarious and heartfelt touch of Muppet magic: Ebeneezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) is a wicked, cold-hearted moneylender, angered by the Christmas spirit of his colleague Bob Cratchit (played by Kermit the Frog) and those around him. However, the arrival of the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future, teach him to embrace the warmth and good will that comes with Christmas time.
Plus special recorded Q&A with director Kevin Smith. An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loop-hole and reenter Heaven.
Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he is over twenty years younger than her isn't the only thing that is causing problems.
With The World of Hans Zimmer –A New Dimension, the music of the Oscar winner conquers the big screen. This concert in Krakow displays the entire spectrum of Hans Zimmer's work and allows the audience to experience his film music with overwhelming intensity. This is the only evening of the tour where Zimmer himself is on stage, and he invites the audience together with the orchestra into his world – a world of unforgettable soundscapes that have made cinematic history. New arrangements of his masterpieces from Dune: Part Two, The Lion King, Gladiator, Interstellar, and many other hit movies are staged in an energetic, visually stunning setting. Under the direction of Gavin Greenaway, long - time companion and artistic partner of Zimmer, the Ukrainian orchestra Odessa Orchestra & Friends, the Nairobi Chamber Chorus, and a variety of outstanding soloists – including Lisa Gerrard, Lebo M., Rusanda Panfili, Eliane Correa, and Pedro Eustache – interpret the compositions with captivating emotional depth. Large - format canvas paintings and spectacular lighting effects merge into an audiovisual journey that goes far beyond a classical concert. The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension is more than a concert film: it is a tribute to the power of music that makes stories bigger, feelings deeper, and images unforgettable. An event for all those who love cinema and music.
Eleanor the Great features a bravura performance from June Squibb in the title role of the spirited 94-year-old who tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Eleanor Morgenstein has always stayed engaged and connected to the people around her. So, after a devastating loss, she relocates from Florida to New York City to live with her daughter and grandson, hoping to reconnect with her family. Instead, she feels even more adrift and invisible. One day she unknowingly wanders into a support group where she doesn’t quite belong, only to reveal a story that unwittingly brings her a level of attention she did not intend. Eleanor finds herself caught up in the enlivening consequences as a young journalism student pursues her as a friend and mentor. When things go too far, Eleanor must confront the truth. In her directorial debut, Scarlett Johansson brings together themes of aging, family, loss and what constitutes deceit, as this story of friendship and history turns into a profound tale of complicated humanity.
Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf. A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they turn out to be a "Scrooge"-like father (James Caan) and a cynical eight-year-old stepbrother who doesn't believe in Santa. Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to single-handedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping to at last find his true place in the world.
Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf. A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they turn out to be a "Scrooge"-like father (James Caan) and a cynical eight-year-old stepbrother who doesn't believe in Santa. Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to single-handedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping to at last find his true place in the world.
An idealistic young woman juggles her family and work life in a comedy about the people you love and how to survive them. “Ella McCay” features an all-star cast including Emma Mackey, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Rebecca Hall, Julie Kavner, Becky Ann Baker, Joey Brooks with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson. The film is produced by James L. Brooks, p.g.a., Richard Sakai, p.g.a., Julie Ansell, p.g.a., Jennifer Brooks.
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive.
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.
A British Comedy from comedian turned screenwriter Jimmy Carr; mistaken identities, forbidden love, and one very inconvenient corpse turn the grand English manor of Fackham Hall, into total bedlam in this comedy of class, romance, manners, and mischief. From the director of ‘Catastrophe’ Jim O’Hanlon; the hilarious story of a pickpocket (Ben Radcliffe) who blags his way into service at the grand Fackham Hall, only to fall for the Lord’s (Damien Lewis) rebellious daughter (Thomasin Mckenzie) who is betrothed to marry another (Tom Felton) to keep the family from financial ruin.
Things go terribly awry when small-time Minnesota car salesman, Jerry Lundegaard, hires two thugs to kidnap his wife. Once people start dying, the very chipper and very pregnant Police Chief Marge Gunderson takes the case. Is she up to the challenge? You betcha.
Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances. Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, begins a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror. Based on Scott Cawthon’s blockbuster game series, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is directed by acclaimed returning filmmaker Emma Tammi (The Wind, Blood Moon). The first film, which opened to a record-shattering $80 million and went on to earn almost $300 million worldwide, followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear’s pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is again produced by Jason Blum (M3GAN, Black Phone, Halloween franchise) and Scott Cawthon.
It’s nearly Christmas when an unexpected turn in their mother’s health thrusts four adult siblings, and their exasperating father, into chaos as they navigate messy family dynamics in the face of potential loss. But their quick-witted mother, June, orchestrates her decline on her own terms - with biting humor, blunt honesty, and a lot of love. Directed by Kate Winslet, starring herself, Helen Mirren, Toni Colette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough and Timothy Spall.
All Kevin McCallister wants for Christmas is for his family to disappear. So when he wakes to discover that they have accidentally left for their Christmas trip without him and that his wish has come true, he does what any kid would do - he parties! But when he learns that two burglars with a Christmas list of their own are working their way up the block, he is forced to defend the family home on his own and sets about decking the halls with ingenious traps to hold the thieves at bay until his relatives come home.
Since the 1970s, Martin Parr has held up a sometimes tender, sometimes critical and always mischievous mirror to our times. Through this intimate road trip across England, discover the men who revolutionized contemporary photography.
The story begins when Vahid (Vahid Mobasseri), a mechanic in a Tehran garage, is visited by Eghbal (Ebrahim Azizi) whose car has been in an accident. The distinctive squeak of Eghbal’s prosthetic leg makes Vahid suspect the stranger is the sadist who tortured him in prison. Those suspicions are enough for Vahid to take Eghbal captive and dig him a grave in the desert. What follows is a riveting moral thriller that unflinchingly addresses censorship, authoritarianism and human rights abuses, powered throughout by a relentless momentum and the indelible craft of a master auteur. Yet it is also a film that contrives to be deeply and movingly humane, not least in the way it derives dark humour from its knotty scenario. From Fri 05 Dec, pick up a collectable postcard set when you join us to see It Was Just An Accident. Ask at the box office for more information. Whilst stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair—Quentin Tarantino’s presentation of the revenge epic that was originally presented in two volumes—will be released by Lionsgate as one complete movie on Dec. 5, 2025. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair removes the cliffhanger ending from Vol. 1 and the recap that began Vol. 2. New to this theatrical release will be a never-before-seen, 7½-minute animated sequence. From Fri 05 Dec, pick up an A3 art print when you join us to see Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Ask at the box office for more information. Whilst stocks last, at participating cinemas only. See T&Cs for more details." And line 3 in the T&Cs to the below: The offer is only available at participating cinemas (The Ritzy, Crouch End, Ealing, Greenwich, Hackney, West Norwood, Picturehouse Central) showing Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair from Friday 05 December 2025.
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair—Quentin Tarantino’s presentation of the revenge epic that was originally presented in two volumes—will be released by Lionsgate as one complete movie on Dec. 5, 2025. Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair removes the cliffhanger ending from Vol. 1 and the recap that began Vol. 2. New to this theatrical release will be a never-before-seen, 7½-minute animated sequence. From Fri 05 Dec, pick up an A3 art print when you join us to see Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair. Ask at the box office for more information. Whilst stocks last, at participating cinemas only. See T&Cs for more details." And line 3 in the T&Cs to the below: The offer is only available at participating cinemas (The Ritzy, Crouch End, Ealing, Greenwich, Hackney, West Norwood, Picturehouse Central) showing Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair from Friday 05 December 2025.
Newly married couple Juliette and a ship captain Jean struggle through marriage as they travel on the L'atalante along with the captain's first mate Le père Jules and a cabin boy.
LiveTwist Comedy Night: Hologram Live Show Picture this: an out-of-this-world line-up of comedians will deliver laughs aplenty to two crowds in one night – at the exact same time, halfway across the city, looking exactly like they're there in person. “But how?” we hear you ask… Boldly go where no comedy fan has gone before, as a genuine world-first live experience comes exclusively to Picturehouse: introducing LiveTwist’s Hologram Comedy night! Our comedy pros will be beamed across London from our Finsbury Park Club Room (where they’ll perform in the flesh) to Hackney Picturehouse using top-of-the-line hologram technology (where you won’t believe your eyes). Baffled? Bewildered? Mind blown? You’ve just got to see it for yourself – don’t miss a minute of what lies in store. Please note that the LiveTwist event taking place here at Hackney Picturehouse will be broadcast live using holograms. The event at Finsbury Park will be a live comedy show (no holograms, just good laughs). Before booking, make sure you double-check the event listing. LINE-UP: Michael Shafar: Originally from Melbourne, Michael is now based in London, where he has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit. You’re likely to be one of the 100+ million people who have seen his videos online. Mary Bourke: A regular at major comedy clubs across the UK, before Mary became a stand-up comedian, she was a burlesque dancer and choreographer in San Francisco. She now lives in leafy Buckinghamshire with a large collection of Betty Page memorabilia. Ali Woods: Ali is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. Along with a second sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Ali’s wonderful blend of comedy with a heart saw him win Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020, and appear on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, TalkSport and more. MC – Imran Yusuf: A skilful raconteur who can seamlessly weave socio-political satire with heartfelt introspection into his charming and endearing trademark style, Imran is an utterly lovable comedian. Having accumulated over 7 million hits on YouTube, he’s performed all around the world and is a regular in London’s West End.
LiveTwist Comedy Night: Live Show Picture this: an out-of-this-world line-up of comedians will deliver laughs aplenty to two crowds in one night – at the exact same time, halfway across the city, looking exactly like they're there in person. “But how?” we hear you ask… Boldly go where no comedy fan has gone before, as a genuine world-first live experience comes exclusively to Picturehouse: introducing LiveTwist’s Hologram Comedy night! Our comedy pros will be beamed across London from our Finsbury Park Club Room (where they’ll perform in the flesh) to Hackney Picturehouse using top-of-the-line hologram technology (where you won’t believe your eyes). Baffled? Bewildered? Mind blown? You’ve just got to see it for yourself – don’t miss a minute of what lies in store. Please note that the LiveTwist event taking place here at Finsbury Park will be a live comedy show (no holograms, just good laughs). The event taking place at Hackney Picturehouse will be broadcast live using holograms. Before booking, make sure you double-check the event listing. LINE-UP: Michael Shafar: Originally from Melbourne, Michael is now based in London, where he has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit. You’re likely to be one of the 100+ million people who have seen his videos online. Mary Bourke: A regular at major comedy clubs across the UK, before Mary became a stand-up comedian, she was a burlesque dancer and choreographer in San Francisco. She now lives in leafy Buckinghamshire with a large collection of Betty Page memorabilia. Ali Woods: Ali is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. Along with a second sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Ali’s wonderful blend of comedy with a heart saw him win Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020, and appear on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, TalkSport and more. MC – David Whitney: Born in Aberdeen to a military family and trained at the Drama Centre, David spent years pursuing his love of theatre and Shakespeare – but after telling a string of lies to impress an agent, he found himself performing his very first stand-up comedy gig at the Friars Club in Beverly Hills. He’s never looked back, and now regularly plays some of the biggest clubs in the country.
Follows the lives of eight very different couples in dealing with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
A retail employee infiltrates the inner circle of an artist on the verge of stardom. As he gets closer to the budding music star, access and proximity become a matter of life and death.
Join MASSIVE cinema on the 15th December for a special Christmas screening of PILLION followed by drinks in the bar! Wallflower Colin (Harry Melling) leads a humdrum existence until he meets the impossibly handsome Ray (Alexander Skarsgård), a mysterious biker he is soon desperately devoted to. As Colin submits to Ray and enters an exciting new world of desire, he must decide the limits of his devotion. Hilarious, subversive and sexy, PILLION is the acclaimed and surprisingly tender love story from writer-director Harry Lighton, starring Melling and Skarsgård in fearless performances as a mild young man and his leather-clad lover.
Spanning three decades, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG charts the turbulent relationship between composer Franklin Shepard and his two lifelong friends — writer Mary and lyricist & playwright Charley. Originally produced on Broadway in 1981, then becoming an inventive cult-classic ahead of its time, the musical features some of Stephen Sondheim’s most celebrated and personal songs. The 2023-2024 Broadway production, directed by Maria Friedman, redefined the show for a new era, bringing Stephen Sondheim’s intricate score and George Furth’s book to vivid life with extraordinary depth and clarity. MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG shattered the Hudson Theatre’s house record on Broadway, solidifying its place as a landmark event in Broadway history. The critically acclaimed production won the 2024 Tony Awards for Best Revival of a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical, Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical and Best Orchestrations. Additionally, in London, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG garnered the most five-star reviews in West-End history. MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG is produced by Sonia Friedman, David Babani, Patrick Catullo, F. Richard Pappas, RadicalMedia’s Jon Kamen, and Dave Sirulnick. Executive Producers include Meredith Bennett, No Guarantees Productions, Scott Abrams, Jonathan Corr, Mary Maggio, Jeff Romley, Tony Yurgaitis, Andrew Cohen, Amanda Lipitz, Henry Tisch alongside Co-executive producer Stephanie P. McClelland. Karla Zambrano and Alec Sash serve as Supervising Producers.
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.
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.
Grab your wooden spoons and join Pockets, Giggle, Spin, Roller Guinea and Yapette the Guide Dog as they ‘Mix up the Magic’ of Christmas and transport themselves on a host of enchanting snow-filled festive adventures. Written and created in Norwich for Milkshake! Channel 5, by Rebecca Atkinson, this award-winning stop-motion animation series from British studio Mackinnon and Saunders (Fantastic Mr Fox and Del Toro’s Pinocchio), makes its big screen debut at Cinema City this Christmas. Free Mixmups sticker with every ticket sold.
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.
In the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, as the world grapples with the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust, U.S. Army psychiatrist Lt. Col. Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek) is assigned the extraordinary task of assessing the mental state of Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), the notorious former Reichsmarschall and Hitler’s second in command, along with other high ranking Nazi officials. As the Allies – led by the unyielding chief U.S. prosecutor, Supreme Court Justice Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) alongside Sgt. Howie Triest (Leo Woodall), David Maxwell-Fyfe (Richard E. Grant), Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), Col. John Amen (Mark O’Brien) and Burton C. Andrus (John Slattery) – navigate the monumental task of creating an unprecedented international tribunal to ensure the Nazi regime answers for its atrocities, Kelley gets to know his ‘patients’. But he soon finds himself locked in a psychological duel with Göring, whose charisma and cunning reveal a sobering truth: that ordinary men can commit extraordinary evil.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Teyana Taylor star in Paul Thomas Anderson’s much anticipated period satire. When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a group of ex-revolutionaries reunites to rescue one of their own's daughter.
In 1936, as Palestinian villages revolt against British colonial rule, Yusuf navigates between Jerusalem and his rural home, amidst escalating unrest and a pivotal moment for the British Empire.
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.
In August 2017, in the lead-up to national elections, Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly became New Zealand’s opposition party leader. She had just turned 37. Two frenetic months later, she was Prime Minister. Just before the final vote was in, she discovered she was pregnant. She would become only the second head of state in history to give birth while in office. Going behind the scenes of her administration and her private life, PRIME MINISTER follows Jacinda for seven years as she is catapulted to the top of New Zealand politics, becomes a feminist political icon, resigns suddenly from office and continues to champion the fight against isolationism, fear, and the distortion of truth.
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.
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.
Will Ferrell stars as the ultimate fish out of water, Buddy, who as a baby crawls into Santa's toy bag and is whisked off to the North Pole, where he is raised as an elf. A misfit who grows to be three times the size of his elf family, Buddy ultimately heads to his birthplace of New York City to seek out his roots. Unfortunately, they turn out to be a "Scrooge"-like father (James Caan) and a cynical eight-year-old stepbrother who doesn't believe in Santa. Worst of all, everyone seems to have forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. But using his simple elf ways, Buddy sets out to single-handedly win over his family and save Christmas in New York, hoping to at last find his true place in the world. 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
It’s Tim Vine in a brand new rocking Plastic Elvis feature film! With 26 original new songs and a silly toe tapping tale that’ll send your spirits soaring. Sam Salono returns home to Widestairs because the family umbrella business is in trouble but he’s not planning on staying long because he got engaged when he was in Waikiki. It’s one catchy tune after another as Sam rocks his way through every situation; a boat trip, a crazy golf course, a chance meeting with a local comedian, nothing can stop him. “Are you in a party mood?” He shouts to the Beach bar audience. “Yes I am!” they all shout back, and you will be too after you’ve watched ROCKER BRELLA ‘FELLA. At the end of the film there will be a brief Q&A with Tim Vine so think up a good question during the film.
Join us after the screening for a Q&A with Stellan Skarsgård. An intimate and moving exploration of family, memories, and the reconciliatory power of art.
SILENT NIGHT, DEADLY NIGHT reimagines a 1984 cult horror classic in which a young boy witnesses the murder of his parents at the hands of a man dressed as Santa, only to grow up and become a killer himself. Haunted by trauma and fuelled by a twisted sense of justice, he dons the red suit, turning the advent calendar into a series of nights of terror. As Christmas Eve approaches, a small town becomes his latest hunting ground, where the naughty and bad pay the ultimate price. Blending psychological horror, brutal slasher thrills, a touch of the supernatural, and - more shockingly still - a sprinkle of romance, the film delivers a modern chilling new take on the ultimate holiday nightmare.
Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.
Stick Man lives in the family tree with his Stick Lady Love and their stick children three, and he's heading on an epic adventure across the seasons. Will he get back to his family in time for Christmas? This wonderful animation made by Magic Light, creators of The Gruffalo, The Gruffalos Child and Room On The Broom comes to Toddler Time for the first time. Don't miss your chance to see it on the big screen.
We're delighted to welcome Dene Michael, director Kim Hopkins, and producer Margareta Szabo for an in-person Q&A following the film. What happens when you’ve created the worst hit song ever – at least according to the music press? What comes after fleeting fame, and what does it mean to grow old still chasing a dream? Kim Hopkins’ moving and funny follow up to her documentary A BUNCH OF AMATEURS features former pop star Dene Michael as he clings to the remnants of fame he once had as a member of 1980s novelty pop group Black Lace. The band’s universally known hit Agadoo – both beloved and hated by many, and the high or low point of any party – is what Dene’s best known for. Now, performing for a dwindling, ageing audience in some of the UK’s most deprived seaside towns and cities, he’s eager to press on with his music career and get out from under the legacy of the Black Lace songbook. STILL PUSHING PINEAPPLES follows Dene, his spirited 89-year-old mum Anne, and his sassy girlfriend Hayley across Britain and the Costa del Sol in this unmistakably British road movie. En route they navigate love, family duty, and the relentless pursuit of one last chart success. But who needs an ’80s throwback in a loud pineapple shirt and oversized red specs, singing a tired earworm? Apparently, many do (doo doo).
A screenwriter is hired to rework a faded silent film star's script only to find himself developing a dangerous relationship.
Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
We are excited to welcome Tim Key and Tom Basden for a special Q&A preview of The Ballad of Wallis Island, moderated by Empire magazine Reviews Editor, John Nugent. Eccentric lottery winner Charles dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer, back together. The fantasy becomes real when the bandmates and former lovers agree to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.
Now nominated for 9 BAFTA Awards, including Best Film. Escaping post-war Europe in 1947, visionary architect László Toth (Adrien Brody) arrives in America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, Toth settles in Pennsylvania, where the wealthy and prominent industrialist Harrison Lee Van Buren (Guy Pearce) recognises his talent. Van Buren enlists Toth to build a monumental new project – but creative power comes with a dark cost, as the architect sacrifices more and more of himself to complete his exacting vision. Includes a 15-minute interval after 100 mins. See The Brutalist in 70mm at Picturehouse Central
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Choral’s ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes) – driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together. Directed by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner NICHOLAS HYTNER (The Crucible) and written by BAFTA, Olivier and Tony Award winner ALAN BENNETT, The Choral marks their fourth writer-director collaboration following the acclaimed films The Madness of King George, The History Boys, and The Lady in The Van.
The Cure’s widely acclaimed album, 'SONGS OF A LOST WORLD’ was released in November 2024 and on the night of the album’s unveiling, the band performed the record in full for the first and only time, at London’s Troxy where 3,000 fans attended and tickets sold out within seconds. THE CURE: THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD is a remixed, recut and 4K remastered film of that night’s full 31-song show, directed by Grammy-nominated Nick Wickham, with new surround sound mix by Robert Smith. Formed in 1978 in Crawley, West Sussex, by vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Robert Smith, The Cure have sold over 30 million albums worldwide, headlined the Glastonbury Festival four times, and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019. They are considered one of the most influential bands to have ever emerged from the UK. Their biggest hits include Just Like Heaven, Friday I'm in Love and Boys Don't Cry. ‘THE CURE : THE SHOW OF A LOST WORLD' contains sequences of flashing lights which might affect customers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
Join us for an enchanting double-bill of these all-star adaptations of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-selling picture books. The magical tale of a plucky mouse in search of a nut is followed by the adventure of the Gruffalo's Child, who bravely tiptoes out into the snow in search of the fabled ‘big bad mouse.’
From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) -- and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
Celebrate the instant Christmas classic that is The Holdovers – and soak up some wintery ’70s vibes – at our special ‘Christmas Party’ screening at the Club Room! All guests will get a themed cocktail on arrival, a Christmas present from us (perfect for the grumpy academics and wayward teens in your life), and more festive fun on the night. From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them -- a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) -- and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
1970s. From her high mountain village, 15-year-old Jeanne dreams of leaving her childhood orphanage and discovering the world. Fleeing to the city of lights, she finds refuge in a shed. In the morning, the Snow Queen appears to her, dazzling. The shed turns out to be a studio where a film adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale, The Snow Queen, is being shot. Cristina, the star, who embodies the Queen, reigns supreme on the set. Fascinated by this cruel woman with a disturbing charm, both powerful and vulnerable, Jeanne becomes her protege and her confidante as the trap closes in on her.
We're delighted to welcome the film's director David Wilkinson and Prof Paul Cartledge for a live Q&A following this screening. The Marbles started filming on the 25th of March 2021 the day Greece celebrated its 200th year of freedom, and outlines the case for the Parthenon Marbles to be returned to Athens. Documenting the ups and downs that have occurred since.
'Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Academy Award® winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor) gives a performance that's anything but "bah, humbug!" as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, the Spirits open Scrooge's eyes -- and his heart -- to the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with original music and dazzling special effects, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL will become a holiday tradition your family will treasure all the days of the year.
'Tis the season for love, laughter, and one of the most cherished stories of all time! Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Academy Award® winner Michael Caine (Best Supporting Actor) gives a performance that's anything but "bah, humbug!" as greedy, penny-pinching Ebenezer Scrooge. One fateful Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Together with kind, humble Bob Cratchit (Kermit the Frog) and his family, the Spirits open Scrooge's eyes -- and his heart -- to the true meaning of Christmas. Filled with original music and dazzling special effects, THE MUPPET CHRISTMAS CAROL will become a holiday tradition your family will treasure all the days of the year.
Jack Skellington, the pumpkin king of Halloween Town, is bored with doing the same thing every year for Halloween – then one day, he stumbles into Christmas Town. Jack's entranced by the festive celebrations, and decides to get the resident bats, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween Town to help him put on Christmas instead of Halloween – but their spooky tendencies means they can't get it quite right...
Late on Christmas Eve, a boy sits in bed doubting the existence of Santa Claus and waiting to hear the sound of sleigh bells. Instead, a magical steam engine roars outside his window and he begins an extraordinary journey towards the North Pole and beyond his imagination.
Signing a contract, Jack Torrance, a normal writer and former teacher agrees to take care of a hotel which has a long, violent past that puts everyone in the hotel in a nervous situation. While Jack slowly gets more violent and angry of his life, his son, Danny, tries to use a special talent, the "Shining", to inform the people outside about whatever that is going on in the hotel.
Inspired by the folk tale of the boy Siljan, who after a quarrel with his father turns into a stork and leaves home, the film is a story about the relationship between a farmer and a white stork.
With The World of Hans Zimmer –A New Dimension, the music of the Oscar winner conquers the big screen. This concert in Krakow displays the entire spectrum of Hans Zimmer's work and allows the audience to experience his film music with overwhelming intensity. This is the only evening of the tour where Zimmer himself is on stage, and he invites the audience together with the orchestra into his world – a world of unforgettable soundscapes that have made cinematic history. New arrangements of his masterpieces from Dune: Part Two, The Lion King, Gladiator, Interstellar, and many other hit movies are staged in an energetic, visually stunning setting. Under the direction of Gavin Greenaway, long - time companion and artistic partner of Zimmer, the Ukrainian orchestra Odessa Orchestra & Friends, the Nairobi Chamber Chorus, and a variety of outstanding soloists – including Lisa Gerrard, Lebo M., Rusanda Panfili, Eliane Correa, and Pedro Eustache – interpret the compositions with captivating emotional depth. Large - format canvas paintings and spectacular lighting effects merge into an audiovisual journey that goes far beyond a classical concert. The World of Hans Zimmer – A New Dimension is more than a concert film: it is a tribute to the power of music that makes stories bigger, feelings deeper, and images unforgettable. An event for all those who love cinema and music.
Whether you’re a holiday maker exploring the city, or a Brightonian who wants to learn a little about their local history - a tour of the iconic Duke of York’s, the oldest purpose built cinema in the UK, is the perfect start to a day out in the city. As you’re shown around the cinema, you will learn the history of the building dating all the way back to 1910 and remarkable stories from over the course of 114 years that make it truly one of Brighton’s most beloved landmarks. There may even be a few ghost stories… Tours run every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 10am. Spaces on each tour will be limited to ten people, but if a time slot reaches its full capacity we will put a following tour on at 11am the same day. If you are unable to make one of these times, you can email [email protected] to request a private tour. Please be aware that private tours will only be available for groups of four or more and may only be available on certain days. The tour is also available at a discounted rate for school class trips. If you are working with a school please use the email above to enquire for more information.
Based on the beloved novella by Denis Johnson, Train Dreams is the moving portrait of Robert Grainier (Edgerton), whose life unfolds during an era of unprecedented change in early 20th-century America.
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!
Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) returns for his most dangerous case yet in the third and darkest chapter of Rian Johnson’s murder mystery opus. Starring Daniel Craig, Josh O’Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack, and Thomas Haden Church.
Last year’s global cinematic cultural sensation, which became the most successful Broadway film adaptation of all time, now reaches its epic, electrifying, emotional conclusion in Wicked: For Good. Directed once again by award-winning director Jon M. Chu and starring the spectacular returning cast, led by Academy Award® nominated superstars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the final chapter of the untold story of the witches of Oz begins with Elphaba and Glinda estranged and living with the consequences of their choices. Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo), now demonized as The Wicked Witch of the West, lives in exile, hidden within the Ozian forest while continuing her fight for the freedom of Oz’s silenced Animals and desperately trying to expose the truth she knows about The Wizard (Jeff Goldblum). Glinda, meanwhile, has become the glamorous symbol of Goodness for all of Oz, living at the palace in Emerald City and reveling in the perks of fame and popularity. Under the instruction of Madame Morrible (Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh), Glinda is deployed to serve as an effervescent comfort to Oz, reassuring the masses that all is well under the rule of The Wizard. As Glinda’s stardom expands and she prepares to marry Prince Fiyero (Olivier award winner and Emmy and SAG nominee Jonathan Bailey) in a spectacular Ozian wedding, she is haunted by her separation from Elphaba. She attempts to broker a conciliation between Elphaba and The Wizard, but those efforts will fail, driving Elphaba and Glinda only further apart. The aftershocks will transform Boq (Tony nominee Ethan Slater) and Fiyero forever, and threaten the safety of Elphaba’s sister, Nessarose (Marissa Bode), when a girl from Kansas comes crashing into all their lives. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. Wicked: For Good also stars Emmy nominee Bowen Yang and Bronwyn James as Glinda’s fawning assistants, Pfannee and ShenShen and BAFTA and Grammy nominee Sharon D. Clarke (Caroline, or Change) as the voice of Elphaba’s childhood nanny, Dulcibear. The film is produced by returning Tony and Emmy winning powerhouse Marc Platt p.g.a. and by multiple Tony winner David Stone. The executive producers are Stephen Schwartz, David Nicksay, Jared LeBoff, Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox. The first film, Wicked, released in November 2024, earned 10 Academy Award® nominations, including Best Picture, and won the Oscars® for Costume Design and Production Design. To date, the film has grossed $750 million worldwide. Wicked: For Good is based on the generation-defining musical stage play with music and lyrics by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman, from the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire. The screenplay is by Winnie Holzman and Winnie Holzman & Dana Fox. The film score is by John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.
Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers. ZOOTROPOLIS 2 contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities