ON Screen at Adam Smith Theatre Jan - Apr 2019

SCREEN January – April 2019

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All films only

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£5

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(excluding NT Live)

Films include A Star is Born

Bohemian Rhapsody Mary Poppins Returns Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

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Spring on the big screen Welcome! It’s time to relax and enjoy some of the fantastic films we have on at the Adam Smith Theatre this season – with all the latest releases programmed for only £5, plus an exciting series of National Theatre Live Screenings and some new films for the family – there’s something for everyone!

Sat 19 Jan 7.30pm

Johnny English Strikes Again Rating PG I Running Time 1h 29min I UK/France/USA I 2018 Directed by David Kerr I Starring: Rowan Atkinson, Ben Miller, Olga Kurylenko The third installment of the Johnny English comedy series, with Rowan Atkinson returning as the much loved accidental secret agent. The new adventure begins when a cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the Secret Service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action but as a man with few skills and old-fashioned methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success.

Sun 20 Jan 7.30pm

First Man Rating 12A I Running Time 2h 21min I USA I 2018 Directed by Damien Chazelle I Starring: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke First Man narrates the life of the legendary American astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961–1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel.

Fri 25 Jan 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

A Star is Born Rating 15 I Running Time 2h 16min I USA I 2018 Directed by Bradley Cooper I Starring: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers, and falls in love with struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer – until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.

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Sat 26 Jan 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation Rating U I Running Time 1h 37min I USA I 2018 Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky I Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez

Dracula is exhausted from the work of running his hotel and in need of a holiday himself. So Mavis books them on a cruise! And it’s not just any cruise, but one specifically designed for monsters. Drac’s not thrilled with the idea at first, but quickly settles in – and even starts to fall for the ship’s captain Ericka, who's hiding a dangerous secret...

Sun 10 Feb 7.30pm (Captioned)

The Children Act Rating 12A I Running Time 1h 45min I UK I 2018 Directed by Richard Eyre I Starring: Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Ben Chaplin

As her marriage to Jack flounders, eminent High Court judge Fiona Maye has a life-changing decision to make at work – should she force a teenage boy, Adam, to have the blood transfusion that will save his life? Her unorthodox visit to his hospital bedside has a profound impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and long-buried feelings in her.

Sun 17 Feb 2pm (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Rating PG I Running Time 1h 54min I UK/USA I 2018 Directed by Ol Parker I Starring: Lily James, Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep

Discover Donna’s (Meryl Streep, Lily James) young life, experiencing the fun she had with the three possible dads of Sophie (Amanda Seyfriend). As she reflects on her Mum’s journey, Sophie finds herself to be more like her mother than she ever even realised.

Thurs 28 Feb 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Bohemian Rhapsody Rating 12A I Running Time 2h 14min I UK/USA I 2018 Directed by Bryan Singer I Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee Bohemian Rhapsody is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury. Freddie defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the rise of the band as they reach unparalleled success, but in an unexpected turn Freddie, surrounded by darker influences, shuns Queen in pursuit of his solo career.

Having suffered greatly without the collaboration of Queen, Freddie manages to reunite with his bandmates just in time for Live Aid, leading the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music.

LIVE SCREENINGS Join a global audience experiencing the very best of British theatre. £12.50/£10 Plus £1 Booking fee per ticket (maximum £5 per transaction) www.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Thurs 10 Jan 7pm

Screening (Encore): The King And I Rating U I Running Time 2hr 53min I USA I 2018 Music: Richard Rodgers I Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein II The King and I is the fifth musical by the team of composer Richard Rodgers and dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II. It is based on Margaret Landon’s novel, Anna and the King of Siam, which is in turn derived from the memoirs of Anna Leonowens, governess to the children of King Mongkut of Siam in the early 1860s.

Tues 15 Jan 7pm

NT LIVE: The Tragedy of King Richard the Second Rating 12A I Running Time 2hr 30min I UK I 2018 Directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins I Cast: Simon Russell Beale Simon Russell Beale plays William Shakespeare’s Richard II, broadcast live from the stage of the Almeida Theatre in London to cinemas. This visceral new production about the limits of power will be directed by Joe Hill-Gibbins, whose previous plays include Little Revolution at the Almeida and Absolute Hell at the National Theatre.

Richard II, King of England, is irresponsible, foolish and vain. His weak leadership sends his kingdom into disarray and his court into uproar. Seeing no other option but to seize power, the ambitious Bolingbroke challenges the throne and the King’s divine right to rule.

Thurs 17 Jan 7pm

NT LIVE (Encore): The Madness of George III Rating 12A I Running Time TBC I UK I 2018 Written by Alan Bennett I Cast: Mark Gatiss, Adrian Scarborough Alan Bennett's multi-award winning drama is broadcast live from Nottingham Playhouse. Written by one of Britain’s best-loved playwrights Alan Bennett (The History Boys, The Lady in the Van), this epic play was also adapted into a BAFTA Award-winning film following its premiere on stage in 1991.

It’s 1786 and King George III is the most powerful man in the world. But his behaviour is becoming increasingly erratic as he succumbs to fits of lunacy. With the King’s mind unravelling at a dramatic pace, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales threaten to undermine the power of the Crown, and expose the fine line between a King and a man.

Thurs 24 Jan 7pm

NT LIVE (Encore): Allelujah!

Rating 15 I Running Time 2hr 50min I UK I 2018 Written by Alan Bennett I Directed by Nicholas Hytner Filmed live at London’s Bridge Theatre during its limited run, don’t miss Alan Bennett’s ‘rousing chorus line for the NHS’ The Observer.

The Beth, an old fashioned cradle-to-grave hospital serving a town on the edge of the Pennines, is threatened with closure as part of an efficiency drive. A documentary crew, eager to capture its fight for survival, follows the daily struggle to find beds on the Dusty Springfield Geriatric Ward, and the triumphs of the old people’s choir.

Please note this production contains strong language.

Thurs 14 Feb 7pm

NT LIVE (Encore): Antony & Cleopatra Rating 15 I Running Time 3hr 30min I UK I 2018 Directed by Simon Godwin I Cast: Ralph Fiennes, Sophie Okonedo Broadcast from the National Theatre, Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power.

Caesar and his assassins are dead. General Mark Antony now rules alongside his fellow defenders of Rome. But at the fringes of a war-torn empire the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra and Mark Antony have fallen fiercely in love. In a tragic fight between devotion and duty, obsession becomes a catalyst for war.

Thurs 18 April 7pm

NT LIVE (Encore): I’m Not Running Rating 15 I Running Time 3hr I UK I 2019 Written by David Hare I Cast: Joshua McGuire, Siân Brooke Pauline Gibson has spent her life as a doctor, the inspiring leader of a local health campaign. When she crosses paths with her old boyfriend, a stalwart loyalist in Labour Party politics, she’s faced with an agonising decision.

What’s involved in sacrificing your private life and your peace of mind for something more than a single issue? Does she dare?

Fri 1 Mar 7.30pm

Hunter Killer Rating 15 I Running Time 2h 2min I UK/China/USA I 2018 Directed by Donovan Marsh I Starring: Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common

Hunter Killer follows the careers of four daring British submarine captains who risked their lives during the Cold War to keep the rest of the world safe, their exploits consigned to the shadows until now. Their experiences encompass the span of the Cold War, from voyages in WWII-era submarines under Arctic ice to nuclearpowered espionage missions in Soviet-dominated seas. It is the first time they have spoken out about their covert lives in the submarine service. This is the dramatic untold story of Britain’s most secret service.

Sun 3 Mar 2pm (Captioned) & 7.30pm

The Greatest Showman Sing-along Rating PG I Running Time 1h 45min I USA I 2017 Directed by Michael Gracey I Starring: Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron The world is singing along with the most entertaining movie and soundtrack that came out of 2017 and, now you can too, with this special sing-along screening of The Greatest Showman, the Golden Globe winner for Best Original Song. It’s your time to shine – have fun, sing loud and ‘Come Alive’ – It’s Showtime! The film follows the story of Phineas Taylor Barnham, who brought the unique and peculiar into a never-seen-before live act on the circus stage. An uplifting and inspiring story of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.

Sun 10 Mar 7.30pm (Captioned)

The Wife Rating 15 I Running Time 1h 40min I UK/Sweden/USA I 2018 Directed by Björn Runge I Starring: Christian Slater, Max Irons, Elizabeth McGovern Behind any great man, there’s always a greater woman – and you’re about to meet her.

Joan Castleman (Glenn Close): a highly intelligent and still-striking beauty – the perfect devoted wife. Forty years spent sacrificing her own talent, dreams and ambitions to fan the flames of her charismatic husband Joe (Jonathan Pryce) and his skyrocketing literary career. Their fateful pact has built a marriage upon uneven compromises. Joan’s coup de grace is to confront the biggest sacrifice of her life and secret of his career.

Sat 24 Mar 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Mary Poppins Returns Rating U I Running Time 2h 10min I USA I 2018 Directed by Rob Marshall I Starring: Emily Blunt, Meryl Streep, Angela Lansbury The original Mary Poppins was set in 1910. The sequel takes the action forward to 1935 to Depression-era London, where Michael and Jane Banks, the children she once looked after and treated to kites and spoonfuls of sugar, are now adults with kids of their own. Mary returns after Michael suffers a personal loss which has left Monday – Saturday 10am – 3pm him and his family sad – they seriously need an injection of joy, and Poppins is the person to help bring that back. Friday and Saturday 6pm – 11pm

And from one hour before performances

Fri 5 Apr 7.30pm

King of Thieves Rating 15 I Running Time 1h 48min I UK I 2018 Directed by James Marsh I Starring: Charlie Cox, Michael Caine, Michael Gambon A true crime film about a crew of retired crooks who pull off a major heist in London’s jewellery district. What starts off as their last criminal hurrah quickly turns into a brutal nightmare due to greed when they manage to escape with allegedly over £200 million worth of stolen jewels and money. When the investigation starts, the cracks between the misfit gang members begin to show as they row over how to share the goods and become increasingly distrustful of each other. As details about the crime come to light, the investigation is followed with bated breath around the world until the criminals are eventually captured. Based on infamous true events of the Hatton Garden safe deposit burglary.

Sun 7 Apr 2pm (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Mary Queen of Scots Rating 15 I Running Time 2h 5min I UK I 2018 Directed by Josie Rourke I Starring: Margot Robbie, Gemma Chan, Saoirse Ronan Mary Queen of Scots explores the turbulent life of the charismatic Mary Stuart.

Queen of France at 16 and widowed at 18, Mary defies pressure to remarry.

Instead, she returns to her native Scotland to reclaim her rightful throne. But Scotland and England fall under the rule of the compelling Elizabeth I. Each young Queen beholds her “sister” in fear and fascination, the two must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence. Betrayal, rebellion, and conspiracies within each court imperil both thrones – and change the course of history.

Fri 19 Apr 7.30pm

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Rating 12A I Running Time 2h 14min I UK/USA I 2018 Directed by David Yates I Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston In an effort to thwart Grindelwald’s plans of raising pure-blood wizards to rule over all non-magical beings, Albus Dumbledore enlists his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Sun 28 Apr 7.30pm

Aquaman Rating (12A) I Running Time 2h 23min I Australia/USA I 2018 Directed by James Wan I Starring: Jason Mamoa, Amber Heard, Nicole Kidman Game of Thrones star Jason Mamoa returns once more to play Arthur Curry/ Aquaman, the half-Atlantean, half-human who can manipulate tides, swim at supersonic speeds and talk to sea life. Following the events of Justice League, Arthur is caught in a battle between surface dwellers that threaten his oceans and his own people, who are ready to lash out and invade the surface. This involves Arthur and Mera tracking down a mysterious trident to help them defeat his half-brother, while also fending off attacks from the villainous Black Manta.

At a Glance Thurs 10 Jan 7pm

Screening (Encore): The King & I (U)

Tues 15 Jan 7pm

NT Live: The Tragedy of King Richard II (12A)

Thurs 17 Jan 7pm

NT Live (Encore): The Madness of George III (12A)

Sat 19 Jan 7.30pm

Johnny English (PG)

Sun 20 Jan 7.30pm

First Man (12A)

Thurs 24 Jan 7pm

NT Live (Encore): Allelujah! (15)

Fri 25 Jan 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

A Star is Born (15)

Sat 26 Jan 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Hotel Transylvania 3 (U)

Sun 10 Feb 7.30pm (Captioned)

The Children Act (12A)

Thurs 14 Feb 7pm

NT Live (Encore): Antony & Cleopatra (15)

Sun 17 Feb 2pm (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (PG)

Thurs 28 Feb 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Bohemian Rhapsody (12A)

Fri 1 Mar 7.30pm

Hunter Killer (15)

Sun 3 Mar 2pm (Captioned) & 7.30pm

The Greatest Showman Sing-along (PG)

Sun 10 Mar 7.30pm (Captioned)

The Wife (15)

Sat 24 Mar 11am (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Mary Poppins Returns (U)

Fri 5 Apr 7.30pm

King of Thieves (15)

Sun 7 Apr 2pm (Captioned) & 7.30pm

Mary Queen of Scots (15)

Thurs 18 Apr 7pm

NT Live (Encore): I’m Not Running (15)

Fri 19 Apr 7.30pm

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (12A)

Sun 28 Apr 7.30pm

Aquaman (12A)

Tickets £5 (except NT Live) Adam Smith Box Office: 01592 583302 Bennochy Road, Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET

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