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Box Office 01584 878141 1 Mill Street • Ludlow SY8 1AZ www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

30 & 31 Tinkerbell (U) 27 & 31 National Gallery (12A)

You will find full details of the streamed events listed above on our website.

23 Hamlet

27 - 29 Still Alice (12A) 25 & 26 Fifty Shades of Grey (18) 21, 22 & 24 Selma (12A) 16 The Hard Problem 15, 16 & 20 Love Is Strange (15)

‘a scorching, full-bodied, flat-out great film of this complex and contested flashpoint’ The Telegraph (5 stars)

14 Vincent Van Gogh

10 – 12 Whiplash (15)

The inspirational story of the campaign to secure voting rights for America’s black citizens, led by Martin Luther King and culminating in an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.

Starring David Oyelowo, with Oprah Winfrey and Tom Wilkinson.

Selma is Oscar nominated for Best Film.

12 Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Dir: Ava DuVernay, 2014, UK/USA, 127 mins

13 & 15 Au Revoir Les Enfants (12A)

Selma (12A)

13, 16 & 17 A Most Violent Year (15)

7, 8, 13 & 14 Trash (15)

9 & 10 Dancing in Jaffa (PG)

5 & 6 Inherent Vice (15) 9 A View from the Bridge

4 Love’s Labours Won

3, 6, 7 & 8 Shaun the Sheep Movie (U)

4 & 5 Station of the Cross (15)

2 & 3 Kingsman: The Secret Service (15)

2 Der Fliegender Hollander

1 The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

1 - 3 Foxcatcher (15)

1 - 3 Big Hero 6 (PG)

April 2015

6 - 8 Wild (15)

It’s California in the ‘70s. Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello, hippie turned detective, is investigating - through a haze of marijuana - the disappearance of a former girlfriend, but Doc can barely comprehend the plot, let alone solve it... the Oscar nominated screenplay is adapted from the novel by Thomas Pynchon, and stars Joaquin Phoenix, with Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio del Toro and Maya Rudolph.

17 Swan Lake

‘the film is stupendous…a shaggy dog story so thick and matted, you hardly know what to believe from one scene to the next’ The Telegraph (5 stars)

Tues 21, Wed 22 & Fri 24 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Wed 22 April, 2pm HOH Matinée: Fri 24 April, 2pm subtitled for the Hard of Hearing

18 & 19 American Sniper (15)

Dir: Paul Thomas Anderson, USA, 2014, 148 mins

20-27 & 30 Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)

Inherent Vice (15)

Tues 7, Wed 8 & Mon 13 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Tues 14 April, 2pm

Trash (15)

Dir: Stephen Daldry, UK/Brazil, 2014, some subtitles, 114 mins

‘an unexpectedly gritty crime drama set in the teeming favelas and grimy backstreets of Rio. A cracking script from Richard Curtis is brilliantly served by the three leads.’ Empire

Fifty Shades of Grey (18)

Dir: Sam Taylor Johnson, USA, 2015, 125 mins

Christian Grey is young, successful and rich, and Anastasia is definitely attracted. But he is also somewhat enigmatic - and as he warns her, he does have rather singular tastes... this erotic romp is based on the phenomenally successful book by E.L. James, and stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Dubbed ‘Slumdog Millionaire in the Favelas’, this BAFTA nominated film is the story of two Rio teens who find a wallet in a rubbish tip. When the local police show an unusual interest, they realise that the wallet holds the key to a mystery... featuring Martin Sheen and Rooney Mara.

Wed 15 & Mon 20 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Thurs 16 April, 2pm

Love Is Strange (15)

Dir: Ira Sachs, USA/France/Brazil/Greece, 2014, 94 mins

‘it’s about …the cycles of love and how we survive each other… exquisitely and tenderly done, with a fine, subtle humour.’ The Guardian When Ben and George finally get married, there are unwelcome consequences - Ben loses his teaching job, so they can’t afford the rent on their apartment; unfortunately shacking up with friends and relatives turns out to be far harder than anyone anticipated. A moving story with universal themes of love, companionship and family, starring Alfred Molina and John Lithgow, with Marisa Tomei.

Mon 27 & Tues 28 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Wed 29 April, 2pm

Still Alice (12A)

Dirs: Richard Glatzer/Wash Westmoreland, USA/France, 2014, 101 mins

‘an effortlessly excellent film about a difficult subject’ The Guardian

‘an astonishingly delicate and sad performance…extremely moving in the gentlest, most linear way’ The Telegraph (5 stars) Alice is a happily married, popular linguistics professor who, becoming a little forgetful, seeks medical help - and receives a shock diagnosis. Based on the novel by Lisa Genova, this deeply moving story tracks the progress of Alice’s condition, and the way it affects the whole family. Julianne Moore won the Golden Globe and is Oscar and BAFTA nominated for her portrayal of Alice. Also featuring Alec Baldwin, Kate Bosworth and Kristen Stewart.

Films Films Films

Coming Soon: Still Life, Suite Française, Wild Tales, A Little Chaos

March & April

Tickets may be purchased in advance and specific seats allocated, payment is required when booking.

Stalls: £7/£6.50 concessions, £5 for under 12s Balcony: £8/£7.50 concs, £6 for under 12s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

All tickets are non-refundable. Please note • latecomers may be refused entrance once projection has commenced to avoid disturbing other customers. We may allocate seats at the rear of the auditorium if available.

• if you come to see a film without booking, it is really helpful if you bring cash to pay for your tickets. Our card machine is very slow and long queues can build up surprisingly quickly. Thank you!

Assistive listening sets are available for all films, ask Box Office for a loop/earpiece.

Audio description is available for some films - ask Box Office for details

Digital projector - ultra surround sound - large screen licensed bar - accessible facilities We have a full programme of live shows, workshops and regular activities, see our website for details.

Book online

www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk Box Office 01584 878141

100% sustainable design by www.thinkgraphic.co.uk

APRIL

Sat 25 & Sun 26 April, 7.30pm

March 2015

April

31 & 1 April Into the Woods (PG)

Sun 5 & Mon 6 April, 7.30pm

Trash

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL 1–15 March in Ludlow

A selection of Borderlines Festival films, offering you the best of World cinema. For other Festival screenings in Shropshire and Herefordshire see www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk Sun 1 & Tues 3 March, 7.30pm Matinée: Mon 2 March, 2pm

Dir: Bennett Miller, USA, 2014, 134 mins

‘gets you in a hold and won’t let go…a superb tragicomedy…a gripping film’ Guardian (5 stars) The true story of megarich John DuPont who, in search of reflected Olympic glory, decides to bankroll America’s national wrestling team, setting the scene for riveting drama and conflict both in and out of the ring.

Foxcatcher is nominated for 5 Oscars, including best actor (Steve Carell), supporting actor (Mark Ruffalo), director and screenplay. Also featuring Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller and Vanessa Redgrave.

Wed 4 March, 2pm & Thurs 5, 7.30pm

Stations of the Cross (Kreuzweg) (15)

March

MARCH

Dir: Dietrich Brüggemann, Germany, 2014, subtitled, 110 mins

‘Passionate, generous, witty… renews one’s faith in the power of slow art movies to change the world’ Evening Standard

Whiplash (15)

Dir: Damien Chazelle, USA, 2014, 106 mins

‘delivers the purest hit of cinematic exhilaration this season’ The Guardian Andrew (Miles Teller) is a talented and ambitious drummer. When he starts at a prestigious New York conservatoire, he finds himself in the hands of Fletcher, whose teaching methods are both unorthodox and relentless… Whiplash is nominated for 5 Oscars, including best film, supporting actor (J.K. Simmons) and screenplay.

Classic

Fri 13 March, 2pm & Sun 15, 7.30pm

Au Revoir Les Enfants (12A)

Dir: Louis Malle, France/ Germany/Italy, 1987, subtitled, 100 mins

‘has the kind of simplicity, ease and density of detail that only a film maker in total command of his craft can bring off’ The New York Times Set in occupied France, this autobiographical story centres on the friendship of two boys at a Catholic boarding school. To Julian, new arrival Jean seems like an ordinary boy; but as their friendship develops, he realises that Jean is concealing a secret - the consequences of its discovery will haunt Julian for the rest of his life.

Dir: Hilla Medalia, 2013, USA, some subtitles, 90 mins

‘This heartwarming doc illustrates the power of dance to bring people together’ The Hollywood Reporter World dance champion Pierre Dulaine fulfils a life-long dream when he returns to Jaffa, the city of his birth, to teach children ballroom dancing. Easy? Not when the children are Jewish and Palestinian, and he’s effectively asking each child to dance with the enemy. But Pierre’s belief is that dance can overcome hatred and be the first step towards achieving real change.

Dir: Steve Loter, USA, 2014, 76 mins

Fairy Fawn befriends a huge and mysterious creature, but Tinkerbell and her friends are not so sure that The Neverbeast is such a great addition to Pixie Hollow...

The further adventures – and romances - of the Best Exotic residents as they continue to thrive in sunny Jaipur. Sonny is also busy with plans to open a second Best Exotic Hotel, as well as preparing for his imminent fabulous wedding. The starry original cast (Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, David Strathairn and Dev Patel) is joined by Richard Gere and Tamsin Greig.

Tues 31 March & Wed 1 April, 2pm

Into the Woods (PG)

Dir: Rob Marshall, 2014, USA, 125 mins

National Gallery (12A)

Dir: Frederick Wiseman, France/USA/UK, 2014, 181 mins

Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed fantasy musical is the tale of a baker and his wife who fall under the spell of a wicked witch. They enter a magical forest where only fairytale heroes like Rapuzel and Little Red Riding Hood can help them lift the curse. The stellar cast includes Meryl Streep (Oscar nominated for her role as the witch), Anna Kendrick, James Corden, Emily Blunt and Johnny Depp.

‘a great, great film…like being lulled with intelligence…truly inspiring’ The Telegraph (5 stars) ‘Fascinating and uplifting documentary takes us to the heart of a thriving museum’ The Independent

Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée, USA, 2014, 115 mins

Dancing in Jaffa (PG)

Dir: John Madden, USA/UK, 2015, 122 mins

Matinée: Fri 27 March, 2pm Tues 31 March, 7.30pm

Wild (15)

Mon 9 March, 7.30pm & Tues 10, 2pm

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)

Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast (U)

‘The film is a whirl of pure pleasure’ The Telegraph

Matinée: Fri 6 March, 2pm Sat 7 & Sun 8 March, 7.30pm

The true story of the epic 1,100 mile hike that Cheryl Strayed undertook as a way of coming to terms with her recent troubled past. The film is based on her memoir, and cuts between her walk along the famously arduous and ruggedly beautiful Pacific Crest Trail, and her backstory. Both Reese Witherspoon (Cheryl) and Laura Dern (who plays her mother) are Oscar nominated.

Fri 20, Sat 21, Sun 22, Tues 24, Wed 25, Fri 27 & Mon 30 March, 7.30pm Matinées: Mon 23 & Thurs 26 March, 2pm

For the screening on Sun 15 there will be cabaret seating

Maria is taking her imminent confirmation very seriously.

Her attraction to the idea of personal sacrifice and attempts to renounce normal teenage temptations confuse and confound her, and are leading her into dangerous waters. Layered with dry humour and absurdist moments, this absorbing drama weaves allegory and reality, and won the Silver Bear at Berlin.

‘an entrancingly lush visual experience, but one which also captures the loneliness and fatigue that travel can inflict’ The Telegraph

Mon 30, 2pm & Tues 31 March, 11am

April APRIL

Foxcatcher (15)

Easter Holiday films

Tues 10 & Wed 11 March, 7.30pm Matinée: Thurs 12, 2pm

Fri 13 & Mon 16 March, 7.30pm, Matinée: Tues 17, 2pm

A Most Violent Year (15)

Dir: J.C.Chandor, USA, 2014, 125 mins

This fly-on-the-wall documentary records some of The National Gallery’s huge range of activities, including carpenters, framemakers and restorers at work, boardroom debates, tours for children and OAPs, and even, astonishingly, an Appreciation of Art for blind people.

‘Stylish, sophisticated, simmering crime and character drama with Shakespearean dimension and bravura performances’ Empire

Wed 1 April, 11am, Thurs 2 & Fri 3, 2pm

A richly layered drama set in the freezing winter of New York, 1981. Ambitious immigrant Abel Morales is building a successful business selling heating oil, but his desire to buy into The American Dream is threatened by violent rivals. Can Morales maintain his integrity in the face of intimidation, corruption and greed? Starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.

Big Hero 6 (PG)

Dir: Don Hall/Chris Williams, USA, 2014, 108 mins

‘uproariously funny’ The Telegraph A vibrant and very funny animation about Hiro, a young science genius, and Baymax, the huge inflatable robot that looks after him. Joined by four friends, they become the Big Hero 6, out for adventure and solving mysteries... Big Hero 6 is Oscar nominated for best animated film.

Wed 18 & Thurs 19 March, 7.30pm

American Sniper (15)

Fri 3 April, 11am, Mon 6, Tues 7 & Wed 8 April, 2pm

Dir: Clint Eastwood, USA, 2014, 132 mins

‘a thrilling Iraq war story that manages to both honour the necessities of heroism and ruminate on what heroism might cost a man’ Empire Clint Eastwood tells the story of Navy SEAL sniper Kyle Cooper, based on his autobiography.

During four tours of duty in Iraq, Cooper becomes a deadly marksman. He’s a hero, but the killing takes a terrible personal toll; back home, between tours, ‘the legend’ is gradually falling apart.

American Sniper is nominated for 5 Oscars, including best film, lead actor (Bradley Cooper) and screenplay. Also featuring Sienna Miller.

Shaun the Sheep the Movie (U)

Dir: Mark Burton/Richard Starzack, UK/France, 2015, 85 mins Thurs 2 & Fri 3 April, 7.30pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service (15) Dir: Matthew Vaughn, UK, 2014, 128 mins

‘wildly enjoyable… The spirit of 007 is all over this movie, with a licence to poke fun’ The Guardian ‘007 is cranked all the way up to 0011…Bond with the stabilisers taken off’ Empire Suave, impeccably tailored Harry Hart (Colin Firth) recruits street kid Eggsy into Kingsman, an international spy agency that has to deal with the likes of Valentine, an evil, lisping super-villain (Samuel L. Jackson). This irreverent comedy thriller stars Taron Egerton, with Michael Caine, Mark Hamill and Mark Strong.

‘drenched in a haze of geniality and glee…a woolly mammoth hit’ The Guardian ‘purely charming’ The Telegraph Another brilliant animation from the Aardman team that brought us Wallace and Gromit. Shaun the sheep decides to take a day off and have some fun, but he gets a little more action than he bargained for...

BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL 1–15 March in Ludlow

A selection of Borderlines Festival films, offering you the best of World cinema. For other Festival screenings in Shropshire and Herefordshire see www.borderlinesfilmfestival.co.uk Sun 1 & Tues 3 March, 7.30pm Matinée: Mon 2 March, 2pm

Dir: Bennett Miller, USA, 2014, 134 mins

‘gets you in a hold and won’t let go…a superb tragicomedy…a gripping film’ Guardian (5 stars) The true story of megarich John DuPont who, in search of reflected Olympic glory, decides to bankroll America’s national wrestling team, setting the scene for riveting drama and conflict both in and out of the ring.

Foxcatcher is nominated for 5 Oscars, including best actor (Steve Carell), supporting actor (Mark Ruffalo), director and screenplay. Also featuring Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller and Vanessa Redgrave.

Wed 4 March, 2pm & Thurs 5, 7.30pm

Stations of the Cross (Kreuzweg) (15)

March

MARCH

Dir: Dietrich Brüggemann, Germany, 2014, subtitled, 110 mins

‘Passionate, generous, witty… renews one’s faith in the power of slow art movies to change the world’ Evening Standard

Whiplash (15)

Dir: Damien Chazelle, USA, 2014, 106 mins

‘delivers the purest hit of cinematic exhilaration this season’ The Guardian Andrew (Miles Teller) is a talented and ambitious drummer. When he starts at a prestigious New York conservatoire, he finds himself in the hands of Fletcher, whose teaching methods are both unorthodox and relentless… Whiplash is nominated for 5 Oscars, including best film, supporting actor (J.K. Simmons) and screenplay.

Classic

Fri 13 March, 2pm & Sun 15, 7.30pm

Au Revoir Les Enfants (12A)

Dir: Louis Malle, France/ Germany/Italy, 1987, subtitled, 100 mins

‘has the kind of simplicity, ease and density of detail that only a film maker in total command of his craft can bring off’ The New York Times Set in occupied France, this autobiographical story centres on the friendship of two boys at a Catholic boarding school. To Julian, new arrival Jean seems like an ordinary boy; but as their friendship develops, he realises that Jean is concealing a secret - the consequences of its discovery will haunt Julian for the rest of his life.

Dir: Hilla Medalia, 2013, USA, some subtitles, 90 mins

‘This heartwarming doc illustrates the power of dance to bring people together’ The Hollywood Reporter World dance champion Pierre Dulaine fulfils a life-long dream when he returns to Jaffa, the city of his birth, to teach children ballroom dancing. Easy? Not when the children are Jewish and Palestinian, and he’s effectively asking each child to dance with the enemy. But Pierre’s belief is that dance can overcome hatred and be the first step towards achieving real change.

Dir: Steve Loter, USA, 2014, 76 mins

Fairy Fawn befriends a huge and mysterious creature, but Tinkerbell and her friends are not so sure that The Neverbeast is such a great addition to Pixie Hollow...

The further adventures – and romances - of the Best Exotic residents as they continue to thrive in sunny Jaipur. Sonny is also busy with plans to open a second Best Exotic Hotel, as well as preparing for his imminent fabulous wedding. The starry original cast (Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Celia Imrie, Ronald Pickup, David Strathairn and Dev Patel) is joined by Richard Gere and Tamsin Greig.

Tues 31 March & Wed 1 April, 2pm

Into the Woods (PG)

Dir: Rob Marshall, 2014, USA, 125 mins

National Gallery (12A)

Dir: Frederick Wiseman, France/USA/UK, 2014, 181 mins

Stephen Sondheim’s acclaimed fantasy musical is the tale of a baker and his wife who fall under the spell of a wicked witch. They enter a magical forest where only fairytale heroes like Rapuzel and Little Red Riding Hood can help them lift the curse. The stellar cast includes Meryl Streep (Oscar nominated for her role as the witch), Anna Kendrick, James Corden, Emily Blunt and Johnny Depp.

‘a great, great film…like being lulled with intelligence…truly inspiring’ The Telegraph (5 stars) ‘Fascinating and uplifting documentary takes us to the heart of a thriving museum’ The Independent

Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée, USA, 2014, 115 mins

Dancing in Jaffa (PG)

Dir: John Madden, USA/UK, 2015, 122 mins

Matinée: Fri 27 March, 2pm Tues 31 March, 7.30pm

Wild (15)

Mon 9 March, 7.30pm & Tues 10, 2pm

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)

Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast (U)

‘The film is a whirl of pure pleasure’ The Telegraph

Matinée: Fri 6 March, 2pm Sat 7 & Sun 8 March, 7.30pm

The true story of the epic 1,100 mile hike that Cheryl Strayed undertook as a way of coming to terms with her recent troubled past. The film is based on her memoir, and cuts between her walk along the famously arduous and ruggedly beautiful Pacific Crest Trail, and her backstory. Both Reese Witherspoon (Cheryl) and Laura Dern (who plays her mother) are Oscar nominated.

Fri 20, Sat 21, Sun 22, Tues 24, Wed 25, Fri 27 & Mon 30 March, 7.30pm Matinées: Mon 23 & Thurs 26 March, 2pm

For the screening on Sun 15 there will be cabaret seating

Maria is taking her imminent confirmation very seriously.

Her attraction to the idea of personal sacrifice and attempts to renounce normal teenage temptations confuse and confound her, and are leading her into dangerous waters. Layered with dry humour and absurdist moments, this absorbing drama weaves allegory and reality, and won the Silver Bear at Berlin.

‘an entrancingly lush visual experience, but one which also captures the loneliness and fatigue that travel can inflict’ The Telegraph

Mon 30, 2pm & Tues 31 March, 11am

April APRIL

Foxcatcher (15)

Easter Holiday films

Tues 10 & Wed 11 March, 7.30pm Matinée: Thurs 12, 2pm

Fri 13 & Mon 16 March, 7.30pm, Matinée: Tues 17, 2pm

A Most Violent Year (15)

Dir: J.C.Chandor, USA, 2014, 125 mins

This fly-on-the-wall documentary records some of The National Gallery’s huge range of activities, including carpenters, framemakers and restorers at work, boardroom debates, tours for children and OAPs, and even, astonishingly, an Appreciation of Art for blind people.

‘Stylish, sophisticated, simmering crime and character drama with Shakespearean dimension and bravura performances’ Empire

Wed 1 April, 11am, Thurs 2 & Fri 3, 2pm

A richly layered drama set in the freezing winter of New York, 1981. Ambitious immigrant Abel Morales is building a successful business selling heating oil, but his desire to buy into The American Dream is threatened by violent rivals. Can Morales maintain his integrity in the face of intimidation, corruption and greed? Starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain.

Big Hero 6 (PG)

Dir: Don Hall/Chris Williams, USA, 2014, 108 mins

‘uproariously funny’ The Telegraph A vibrant and very funny animation about Hiro, a young science genius, and Baymax, the huge inflatable robot that looks after him. Joined by four friends, they become the Big Hero 6, out for adventure and solving mysteries... Big Hero 6 is Oscar nominated for best animated film.

Wed 18 & Thurs 19 March, 7.30pm

American Sniper (15)

Fri 3 April, 11am, Mon 6, Tues 7 & Wed 8 April, 2pm

Dir: Clint Eastwood, USA, 2014, 132 mins

‘a thrilling Iraq war story that manages to both honour the necessities of heroism and ruminate on what heroism might cost a man’ Empire Clint Eastwood tells the story of Navy SEAL sniper Kyle Cooper, based on his autobiography.

During four tours of duty in Iraq, Cooper becomes a deadly marksman. He’s a hero, but the killing takes a terrible personal toll; back home, between tours, ‘the legend’ is gradually falling apart.

American Sniper is nominated for 5 Oscars, including best film, lead actor (Bradley Cooper) and screenplay. Also featuring Sienna Miller.

Shaun the Sheep the Movie (U)

Dir: Mark Burton/Richard Starzack, UK/France, 2015, 85 mins Thurs 2 & Fri 3 April, 7.30pm

Kingsman: The Secret Service (15) Dir: Matthew Vaughn, UK, 2014, 128 mins

‘wildly enjoyable… The spirit of 007 is all over this movie, with a licence to poke fun’ The Guardian ‘007 is cranked all the way up to 0011…Bond with the stabilisers taken off’ Empire Suave, impeccably tailored Harry Hart (Colin Firth) recruits street kid Eggsy into Kingsman, an international spy agency that has to deal with the likes of Valentine, an evil, lisping super-villain (Samuel L. Jackson). This irreverent comedy thriller stars Taron Egerton, with Michael Caine, Mark Hamill and Mark Strong.

‘drenched in a haze of geniality and glee…a woolly mammoth hit’ The Guardian ‘purely charming’ The Telegraph Another brilliant animation from the Aardman team that brought us Wallace and Gromit. Shaun the sheep decides to take a day off and have some fun, but he gets a little more action than he bargained for...

Box Office 01584 878141 1 Mill Street • Ludlow SY8 1AZ www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

30 & 31 Tinkerbell (U) 27 & 31 National Gallery (12A)

You will find full details of the streamed events listed above on our website.

23 Hamlet

27 - 29 Still Alice (12A) 25 & 26 Fifty Shades of Grey (18) 21, 22 & 24 Selma (12A) 16 The Hard Problem 15, 16 & 20 Love Is Strange (15)

‘a scorching, full-bodied, flat-out great film of this complex and contested flashpoint’ The Telegraph (5 stars)

14 Vincent Van Gogh

10 – 12 Whiplash (15)

The inspirational story of the campaign to secure voting rights for America’s black citizens, led by Martin Luther King and culminating in an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.

Starring David Oyelowo, with Oprah Winfrey and Tom Wilkinson.

Selma is Oscar nominated for Best Film.

12 Behind the Beautiful Forevers

Dir: Ava DuVernay, 2014, UK/USA, 127 mins

13 & 15 Au Revoir Les Enfants (12A)

Selma (12A)

13, 16 & 17 A Most Violent Year (15)

7, 8, 13 & 14 Trash (15)

9 & 10 Dancing in Jaffa (PG)

5 & 6 Inherent Vice (15) 9 A View from the Bridge

4 Love’s Labours Won

3, 6, 7 & 8 Shaun the Sheep Movie (U)

4 & 5 Station of the Cross (15)

2 & 3 Kingsman: The Secret Service (15)

2 Der Fliegender Hollander

1 The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny

1 - 3 Foxcatcher (15)

1 - 3 Big Hero 6 (PG)

April 2015

6 - 8 Wild (15)

It’s California in the ‘70s. Larry ‘Doc’ Sportello, hippie turned detective, is investigating - through a haze of marijuana - the disappearance of a former girlfriend, but Doc can barely comprehend the plot, let alone solve it... the Oscar nominated screenplay is adapted from the novel by Thomas Pynchon, and stars Joaquin Phoenix, with Josh Brolin, Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Benicio del Toro and Maya Rudolph.

17 Swan Lake

‘the film is stupendous…a shaggy dog story so thick and matted, you hardly know what to believe from one scene to the next’ The Telegraph (5 stars)

Tues 21, Wed 22 & Fri 24 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Wed 22 April, 2pm HOH Matinée: Fri 24 April, 2pm subtitled for the Hard of Hearing

18 & 19 American Sniper (15)

Dir: Paul Thomas Anderson, USA, 2014, 148 mins

20-27 & 30 Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)

Inherent Vice (15)

Tues 7, Wed 8 & Mon 13 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Tues 14 April, 2pm

Trash (15)

Dir: Stephen Daldry, UK/Brazil, 2014, some subtitles, 114 mins

‘an unexpectedly gritty crime drama set in the teeming favelas and grimy backstreets of Rio. A cracking script from Richard Curtis is brilliantly served by the three leads.’ Empire

Fifty Shades of Grey (18)

Dir: Sam Taylor Johnson, USA, 2015, 125 mins

Christian Grey is young, successful and rich, and Anastasia is definitely attracted. But he is also somewhat enigmatic - and as he warns her, he does have rather singular tastes... this erotic romp is based on the phenomenally successful book by E.L. James, and stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson.

Dubbed ‘Slumdog Millionaire in the Favelas’, this BAFTA nominated film is the story of two Rio teens who find a wallet in a rubbish tip. When the local police show an unusual interest, they realise that the wallet holds the key to a mystery... featuring Martin Sheen and Rooney Mara.

Wed 15 & Mon 20 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Thurs 16 April, 2pm

Love Is Strange (15)

Dir: Ira Sachs, USA/France/Brazil/Greece, 2014, 94 mins

‘it’s about …the cycles of love and how we survive each other… exquisitely and tenderly done, with a fine, subtle humour.’ The Guardian When Ben and George finally get married, there are unwelcome consequences - Ben loses his teaching job, so they can’t afford the rent on their apartment; unfortunately shacking up with friends and relatives turns out to be far harder than anyone anticipated. A moving story with universal themes of love, companionship and family, starring Alfred Molina and John Lithgow, with Marisa Tomei.

Mon 27 & Tues 28 April, 7.30pm Matinée: Wed 29 April, 2pm

Still Alice (12A)

Dirs: Richard Glatzer/Wash Westmoreland, USA/France, 2014, 101 mins

‘an effortlessly excellent film about a difficult subject’ The Guardian

‘an astonishingly delicate and sad performance…extremely moving in the gentlest, most linear way’ The Telegraph (5 stars) Alice is a happily married, popular linguistics professor who, becoming a little forgetful, seeks medical help - and receives a shock diagnosis. Based on the novel by Lisa Genova, this deeply moving story tracks the progress of Alice’s condition, and the way it affects the whole family. Julianne Moore won the Golden Globe and is Oscar and BAFTA nominated for her portrayal of Alice. Also featuring Alec Baldwin, Kate Bosworth and Kristen Stewart.

Films Films Films

Coming Soon: Still Life, Suite Française, Wild Tales, A Little Chaos

March & April

Tickets may be purchased in advance and specific seats allocated, payment is required when booking.

Stalls: £7/£6.50 concessions, £5 for under 12s Balcony: £8/£7.50 concs, £6 for under 12s. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

All tickets are non-refundable. Please note • latecomers may be refused entrance once projection has commenced to avoid disturbing other customers. We may allocate seats at the rear of the auditorium if available.

• if you come to see a film without booking, it is really helpful if you bring cash to pay for your tickets. Our card machine is very slow and long queues can build up surprisingly quickly. Thank you!

Assistive listening sets are available for all films, ask Box Office for a loop/earpiece.

Audio description is available for some films - ask Box Office for details

Digital projector - ultra surround sound - large screen licensed bar - accessible facilities We have a full programme of live shows, workshops and regular activities, see our website for details.

Book online

www.ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk Box Office 01584 878141

100% sustainable design by www.thinkgraphic.co.uk

APRIL

Sat 25 & Sun 26 April, 7.30pm

March 2015

April

31 & 1 April Into the Woods (PG)

Sun 5 & Mon 6 April, 7.30pm

Trash