LAR May June Films 2017

FILM

Cover Image: A Quiet Passion

MAY-JUN 17

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ticketing policy All prices include a £1 booking fee per ticket. We regret that refunds are not given and tickets cannot be exchanged. VAT is added where applicable. access Ludlow Assembly Rooms welcomes audience members with additional needs. We admit service dogs, have accessible toilets, a lift, induction loop, assistive listening system and nearby disabled parking on Mill Street.

If you have any queries or requests, please contact the Box Office ahead of your visit. parking Nearby parking is available on street and in Castle Street car park. This is free after 6pm only.

Parking restrictions may apply. cinema pricing Stalls: £7 / £6.50 (conc) / £5 (under 12s) Balcony: £8 / £7.50 (conc) / £6 (under 12s) Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

Audio description is available for some films Full induction loop in stalls and assisted listening sets available from Box Office for all films Registered Charity No. 1010883

trespass against us (15)

Brendan Gleeson (The Guard) and Michael Fassbender (12 Years a Slave) star as father and son in Adam Smith’s anarchic, West Country-set crime drama.

Fassbender is Chad, the second generation in a band of Irish travellers and the heir apparent to his criminal father, Colby (Gleeson), groomed to spend his life thieving and tormenting the police. But with his own son, Tyson (Georgie Smith) coming of age, Chad becomes locked in a battle with his father for the future of his young family.

Tue 2 & Wed 3 May, 7.30pm | Tue 2 May, 2pm Dir: Adam Smith | UK | 2016 |100 mins

dancer (12A) This captivating documentary examines the life and career of ballet dancer Sergei Polunin, the ‘bad boy of ballet’, from his childhood in the Ukraine to his performances across the globe as the Royal Ballet’s youngest ever principal. But at age 25 and at the peak of his success he walked away, driven to the brink of self-destruction.

Here is an unprecedented look at the life of a complex young man who made ballet go viral in a digital age. Rebellious and iconoclastic, see how Sergei is transforming the shape of ballet as we know it.

Mon 8 May, 7.30pm | Thu 11 May, 2pm Dir: Steven Cantor | UK/Russia/Ukraine/USA | 2016 | 85 mins | subtitles

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the time of their lives

(12A)

Joan Collins and Pauline Collins give superb performances in this uproarious comedy-drama which sees former Hollywood starlet Helen become determined to escape her London retirement home to travel to (and gatecrash) her ex-lover's funeral. She's assisted in her runaway mission to the glamorous French resort of ÎIe de Ré by her friend Priscilla, a housewife trapped in an unhappy marriage.

Tue 9 May’s matinee screening is part of A Life More Ordinary, our selection of dementiafriendly film screenings. These take place in a relaxed atmosphere and have an interval with tea and cake. This screening will also have subtitles.

Fri 5 & Tue 9 May, 7.30pm Mon 8 May, 2pm & Tue 9 May, 2pm (A Life More Ordinary Screening) Dir: Roger Goldby | UK | 2016 | Run-time TBC

the salesman (12A) Whilst rehearsing for The Death of a Salesman a husband and wife are forced to move home when their apartment becomes damaged.

When the wife is assaulted in their new home, the couple’s marriage is put to the test as the husband is determined to find the perpetrator.

Winner of the award for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Oscars, this is the second Oscar winning film from Asghar Farhadi (A Separation won the same award in 2012).

Mon 15 & Wed 17 May, 7.30pm Dir: Asghar Farhadi | Iran | 2017 | 24 mins | subtitles Box Office: 01584 878141

beauty & the beast (PG) A live-action retelling of the Disney animated version of a timeless fairytale.

Belle (Emma Watson) is taken prisoner by a beast. In an enchanted castle she begins to befriend the staff including Cogsworth the clock (Ian McKellen), Lumiere the candlestick (Ewan MacGregor) and Mrs. Potts the teapot (Emma Thompson). Learning to look past the beast’s monstrous exterior, Belle begins to fall in love with the prince he once was.

Fri 12 & Sat 13 May, 7.30pm | Fri 12 May, 4.30pm Dir: Bill Condon | USA | 2017 | 129 mins

another mother’s son (12A)

Based on the true story of Louisa Gould who, in Nazi occupied Jersey during World War 2, took in an escaped Russian Prisoner of War. Hiding him over the course of the war, tensions mount as it becomes clear that Churchill won’t take the risk of an assault to recapture the island from the German army. Louisa is determined to fight for humanity and the Russian escapee as if he were her own son.

Starring Jenny Seagrove, John Hannah and a debut film performance from Ronan Keating.

Mon 15 May, 2pm & Tue 16 May, 7.30pm Dir: Christopher Menaul | UK | 2017 | 103 mins 3

lost city of z (15)

Based on the book of the same name, this period drama tells the true story of legendary British explorer Percy Fawcett.

Set in the early 20th Century, Fawcett journeys into the Amazon and discovers evidence of an ancient, lost and advanced civilization. Mocked by the scientific establishment, Fawcett returns to the jungle time and time again to gather evidence to prove his case, resulting in his disappearance in 1925. Starring Charlie Hunnam, Robert Pattinson, Sienna Miller and Tom Holland.

Fri 26 & Sat 27 May, 7.30pm Dir: James Gray | USA | 2016 | 141 mins

graduation (15)

From the director of the acclaimed 2007 film, 4 Months, 3 Weeks, 2 Days comes a drama about the compromises and implications a parent may have to take.

In Transylvania, surgeon Romeo Aldea’s daughter looks set to earn a place studying psychology in a British university upon passing a final written exam. An assault on Eliza threatens to jeopardise her future and Romeo decides to try and resolve the situation but this involves compromising principles that his daughter was brought up on.

What’s more, Eliza needs to be fully involved in these compromising decisions.

Mon 22 & Tue 23 May, 7.30pm Dir: Cristian Mungiu | Romania | 2016 | 128 mins | subtitles

a quiet passion

(12A)

A biographical drama about the American poet, Emily Dickinson, from her early years as a school girl through to her later years as a reclusive and unrecognised artist.

This portrait of the poet, played by Cynthia Nixon, covers her frustrations at the lack of recognition and the restrictions of living in a patriarchal society as well as her ever increasing loneliness. A profound offering from the director who brought us The Deep Blue Sea and The House of Mirth.

“Terence Davies’ Emily Dickinson biopic finds beauty in the little things” ★★★★ The Guardian Mon 29, Tue 30 & Wed 31 May, 7.30pm & Thu 1 June, 7.30pm | Dir: Terence Davies | UK | 2016 | 125 mins 4 ludlowassemblyrooms.co.uk

the sense of an ending (15)

A retired divorcee, Tony Webster (Jim Broadbent), leads a fairly reclusive and quiet life. When he receives a letter informing him of a diary in the possession of Veronica (Charlotte Rampling), a girlfriend from the past, he’s forced to revisit flawed memories and reflect on the devastating consequences of decisions he made long ago.

Based on the novel with the same name by Julian Barnes.

Fri 2, Sat 3, Mon 5 June, 7.30pm & Wed 7 June, 2pm Dir: Ritesh Batra | UK | 2017 | 108 mins

flatpack presents...

Carefully curated for young ones by one of the Midlands most eclectic film festivals, these wonderful shorts are accompanied by a live compere and facilitator.

melody makers

dream weavers

With a tuneful thread running throughout, Melody Makers is full of rhythms, rhymes, and singalong- songs. Featuring musical journeys with father and son in the folky Cookie-Tin Banjo, and Ichi, the world’s greatest one-man-band, we learn the names of all the animals in Japanese in his new music video, Hippo +47. Other creatures to look out for include the friendly black and white monster in Antje Heyn’s Pawo, and the slightly confused dinosaur in the vibrantly colourful Wayne the Stegosaurus.

Suitable for ages 4+

Throughout Dream Weavers you’ll explore imaginary worlds and fantastical places. Full of wonderful animated adventures and heart-warming tales including The Orchestra by Mikey Hill, which imagines a world where tiny musicians follow citizens everywhere playing the soundtracks to their lives – the only problem being, the musicians are terribly out of tune… and Flatpack favourite Leonid Shmelkov’s most recent short is the delightful and deliciously absurd A Very Lonely Rooster.

Suitable for ages 7+

Tue 30 May, 11.30am

Tue 30 May, 2pm

Box Office: 01584 878141

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lf term films / half term films / half term films / half term films

the boss baby (U)

family film

When 7 year old Tim’s parents come home with a new baby brother, Tim (not happy at no longer being an only child) finds something strange about his new sibling. When he discovers the baby wears a suit, carries a briefcase and can run a corporation, Tim decides to team up with him to try and defeat an evil businessman at Puppy Co.

Animated, family comedy starring the voice talents and wit of Alec Baldwin, Lisa Kudrow, Steve Buscemi and Jimmy Kimmel amongst others.

Mon 29 & Wed 31 May, 2pm | Dir: Tom McGrath | USA | 2017 | 97 mins

family film

family film

peppa pig: my first cinema experience (U)

smurfs: the lost village (U)

A fun and exciting interactive cinema experience for pre-schoolers; bring your little ones along to join Peppa in 9 brand new episodes of the popular TV show.

An all-new take on the Smurfs, this fully animated, hilarious adventure sees Smurfette (Demi Lovato) set off through the Forbidden Forest, led by a mysterious map.

Peppa and her friends visit London and go on a red double-decker bus with the Queen, travel to Australia to visit Kylie Kangaroo as well as see who can make the biggest splash. Be sure to sing and dance along with live-action Peppa, George and Daisy in between each episode.

Joined by her best friends Brainy, Clumsy and Hefty the thrilling journey is filled with dangers and action, including a forest filled with magical creatures and the evil wizard Gargamel who is also on the search for the lost village. The race is on to beat Gargamel and discover the biggest secret in Smurf history!

Thu 1 & Fri 2 June, 11am Dir: Mark Baker | UK | 2017 | 73 mins

Thu 1 & Fri 2 June, 2pm Dir: Kelly Asbury | USA | 2017 | 90 mins

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CLASSIC one flew over the cuckoo’s nest (15)

i am not your negro (12A)

Randle Patrick McMurphy (Jack Nicholson) makes a plea of insanity in court in order to get transferred from prison to a mental institution.

When he arrives, he witnesses the iron fist of abuse prescribed by Nurse Ratched (Louise Fletcher) and a battle of wills between the two ensues.

A classic 1970s movie adapted from the novel

by Ken Kesey. Including performances from Danny DeVito and Christopher Lloyd, it was awarded major Oscars for best picture, director, screenplay, actress (Louise Fletcher) and actor (Jack Nicholson).

In 1979, writer and civil rights leader James Baldwin began to write a book, entitled Remember This House, about race in modern America. Baldwin intended to make use of personal accounts about the lives and assassinations of his three close friends; Medger Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. When Baldwin died in 1987 he left behind only thirty complete pages of the book.

Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson this documentary examines race in America up to the present day and reimagines the book had it been completed, using the words of James Baldwin.

Tue 6 June, 7.30pm Dir: Milos Forman | USA | 1975 | 133 mins

Tue 6 June, 2pm & Thu 8 June, 7.30pm Dir: Raoul Peck | USA | 2016 | 93 mins

their finest (12A)

In the 1940s London Blitz, Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) lands the role of writer for a propaganda film to lift the spirits of the nation and to try and encourage America to join the war. Inexperienced, she’s paired with experienced Tom Buckley (Sam Claflin) and a makeshift crew and cast including Ambrose (Bill Nighy) to make the film whilst under fire.

A romantic, funny and moving story based on the novel Their Finest Half Hour by Lissa Evans.

“Scherfig’s … depiction of wartime London…strikes a believable balance between grit and rose-tinted nostalgia.”

Variety

Sat 10, Mon 12 & Wed 14 June, 7.30pm | Mon 12 June, 2pm | Dir: Lone Scherfig | UK | 2016 | 117 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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west side story

(PG)

Winner of ten Oscars (including Best Picture) and arguably the best musical ever made, West Side Story is an electrifying classic that sets a Romeo and Juliet story in the slums of 1950s New York, with Stephen Sondheim and Leonard Bernstein’s superb score the perfect backdrop.

White West Side American gang the Jets are preparing to fight their rivals, the Puerto Rican Sharks. But matters are complicated when Tony (Richard Beymar) falls in love with the sister of the leader of the Sharks, Maria (Natalie Wood)… Groundbreaking choreography and an unforgettable energy make West Side Story a must-see on the big screen.

This film is part of A Life More Ordinary – our selection of dementia friendly film screenings. Open to everyone, these take place in a relaxed atmosphere where people are welcome to move around and come and go as they please.

There will be an interval with tea and cake.

Tue 13 June, 2pm | Dir: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise | USA | 1961 | 152 min

the handmaiden (18)

aquarius

65 year old retired music critic and widow Clara is the last resident in the Aquarius apartment block in coastal city Recife, Brazil. Having vowed to stay in her apartment for the rest of her life, the developers who have bought up the apartments around Clara have plans for the site but Clara is determined to stay in her home, refusing to be forced out. Sonia Braga is outstanding in this powerful Brazilian satire.

Set in Japanese occupied Korea during the 1930s, Sook-Hee is hired as a handmaiden to Lady Hideko, a rich, young Japanese heiress, but Sook-Hee is part of a plan to help a Korean con-man seduce Lady Hideko and steal her fortune. All seems to be going to plan until Sook-Hee and Lady Hideko find unexpected emotions towards each other.

Inspired by the novel The Fingersmith by British author Sarah Waters, the Korean erotic, mystery, crime drama takes twists and turns typical of the visionary director of Old-Boy, Lady Vengeance and Stoker.

Tue 13 June, 7.30pm & Thu 15 June, 2pm Dir: Kleber Mendonça Filho | Brazil | 2016 | 146 mins subtitles

Wed 14 June, 2pm & Thu 15 June, 7.30pm Dir: Park Chan-wook | South Korea | 2016 | 156 mins | subtitles

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guardians of the galaxy Vol. 2 (Cert TBC)

Following on from the first film, the superhero team continue their adventures, set to the soundtrack of Awesome Mixtape #2. Fighting to all keep together whilst trying to find out the mystery of Peter Quill’s father, the team make allies of old foes and meet new characters along the way... but the search for Peter’s father doesn’t run smoothly.

Sat 17 June, 2pm & 7.30pm Dir: James Gunn | USA | 2017 | tbc mins

mindhorn

(15)

Washed-up actor, Richard Thorncroft, found fame in the 1980s playing the role of Mindhorn – a detective on the Isle of Man with a robotic eye that could, ‘see the truth’. When a deranged criminal in the Isle of Man, calling himself The Kestrel (Russell Tovey) declares Mindhorn his nemesis, Richard reprises Mindhorn for an opportunity to relive his glory days and even reignite his romance with co-star and real love interest Patricia Deville.

Off-the-wall comedy, from the funny minds of Julian Barratt and Simon Farnaby, plus cameo appearances from Steve Coogan, Kenneth Branagh and Simon Callow.

Fri 23 June, 7.30pm Dir: Sean Foley | UK | 2016 | 89 mins

the zookeeper’s wife (Cert TBC)

Set in Poland during World War 2, the real life story of a working wife and mother who became a hero to hundreds.

In 1939 the Warsaw Zoo is flourishing under the care of Antonina Z˙abi´nski (Jessica Chastain) and her husband Dr. Jan Z˙abi´nski. When the country is invaded, the couple are forced to report to the Reich’s own appointed zoologist, Lutz Heck. Antonina and Jan start working covertly with the Resistance to save lives, with Antonina putting herself and her family at risk.

Mon 19, Tue 20 & Wed 21 June, 7.30pm | Dir: Niki Caro | Czech Republic/UK/USA | 2017 | 124 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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King arthur:

legend of the sword (12A)

A take on the classic Excalibur myth, Guy Richie directs this action, fantasy, adventure with his usual dynamism and energy.

When young Arthur’s father is murdered his uncle Vortigern (Jude Law) steals the crown from Arthur’s birthright. Growing up in harsh back alleys of the city with no idea of who he is, when Arthur (Charlie Hunnam) pulls the sword from the stone his life dramatically changes and he has no choice but to acknowledge his true legacy.

Fri 30 June & Sat 1 July, 7.30pm | Dir: Guy Richie | UK/Australia/USA | 2017 | 126 mins

lady macbeth (18)

Set in rural England in the 19th century, young bride Katherine, sold by her father with a piece of land to a wealthy mine owner for his son, is trapped in a loveless marriage with her sadistic husband. When he leaves on a business trip, Katherine embarks on a passionate affair with a young worker on the estate. Having newfound fulfilment, Katherine proves she will go to any lengths to protect it, and a new force is unleashed inside her.

Adapted from a thrilling Russian novella from 1865 and with a star performance from Florence Pugh in the leading role.

Mon 26 June, 7.30pm & Wed 28 June, 2pm Dir: William Oldroyd | UK | 2016 | 89 mins

letters from baghdad (PG)

The story of the lady sometimes referred to as the ‘female’ Lawrence of Arabia – Gertrude Bell. A British spy and explorer, Bell had travelled widely in Arabia and was recruited by intelligence in World War 1 to help draw up the borders for Iraq, thus helping to shape the modern Middle East.

Voiced by Tilda Swinton entirely through the words of Gertrude Bell and her contempories, excerpted from letters, diaries and official documents.

Tue 27 & Thu 29 June, 7.30pm Thu 29 June, 2pm Dir: Zeva Oelbaum,Sabine Krayenbüehl | USA/UK/ France | 2016 | 95 mins

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a dog’s purpose

whiskey galore!

(PG)

(PG)

A remake of the classic Ealing comedy from 1949, starring Gregor Fisher, Eddie Izzard and James Cosmo among others.

A comedy-drama about a dog (voiced by Josh Gad) who over the course of several lifetimes learns the meaning of his existence through the happiness and joy he brings to different people. The dog narrates his own story over the course of five decades and several lifetimes, from the director of Cider House Rules. Featuring Dennis Quaid, Peggy Lipton, Juliet Ryland and Luke Kirby.

The people on the remote Scottish island of Todday are running out of their wartime rations of whisky. When a freight ship, the SS Cabinet Minister, is run aground laden with whisky, the islanders are delighted and try to plunder it whilst running rings around the English Home Guard Commander and revenue officials. Also based on the novel of the same name by Compton Mackenzie.

Fri 30 June, 4.30pm & Sat 1 July, 2pm Dir: Lasse HallstrĂśm | USA | 2017 | 100 mins

Mon 3 July, 7.30pm & Tue 4 July, 2pm Dir: Gillies Mackinnon | UK | 2016 | 98 mins

the promise (12A)

Set during the last days of the Ottoman Empire, Michael (Oscar Isaacs), an Armenian medical student, falls in love with Ana, the girlfriend of Chris (Christian Bale) an American Journalist focussed on exposing political truth. Michael and Chris must put their love rivalry to one side and work together when the falling Ottoman Empire descends into war-torn chaos and help people from becoming victims of the genocide.

Tue 4 & Wed 5 July, 7.30pm Thu 6 July, 2pm Dir: Terry George | Spain/USA | 2016 | 133 mins Box Office: 01584 878141

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Sat 3, 7.30pm

The Sense of an Ending (15)

Tue 2, 2pm

Trespass Against Us (15)

Mon 5, 7.30pm

The Sense of an Ending (15)

Tue 2, 7.30pm

Trespass Against Us (15)

Tue 6, 2pm

I Am Not Your Negro (12A)

Wed 3, 7.30pm

Trespass Against Us (15)

Tue 6, 7.30pm

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (15)

Thu 4, 7pm

Julius Caesar

Wed 7, 2pm

The Sense of an Ending (15)

Fri 5, 7.30pm

The Time of Their Lives (12A)

Wed 7, 7.15pm

The Dream / Symphonic Variations

Mon 8, 2pm

The Time of Their Lives (12A)

Thu 8, 7.30pm

I Am Not Your Negro (12A)

Mon 8, 7.30pm

Dancer (12A)

Fri 9, 6.30pm

Berliner Philharmoniker Live

Tue 9, 2pm

The Time of Their Lives (12A)

Sat 10, 2pm

Peter Pan

Tue 9, 7.30pm

The Time of Their Lives (12A)

Sat 10, 7.30pm

Their Finest (12A)

Thu 11, 2pm

Dancer (12A)

Mon 12, 2pm

Their Finest (12A)

Thu 11, 7pm

Obsession

Mon 12, 7.30pm

Their Finest (12A)

Fri 12, 4.30pm

Beauty and the Beast (PG)

Tue 13, 2pm

West Side Story (PG)

Fri 12, 7.30pm

Beauty and the Beast (PG)

Tue 13, 7.30pm

Aquarius (18)

Sat 13, 7.30pm

Beauty and the Beast (PG)

Wed 14, 2pm

The Handmaiden (18)

Mon 15, 2pm

Another Mother’s Son (12A)

Wed 14, 7.30pm

Their Finest (12A)

Mon 15, 7.30pm

The Salesman (12A)

Thu 15, 2pm

Aquarius (18)

Tue 16, 7.30pm

Another Mother’s Son (12A)

Thu 15, 7.30pm

The Handmaiden (18)

Wed 17, 7.30pm

The Salesman (12A)

Sat 17, 2pm

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (cert tbc)

Thu 18, 7pm

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Sat 17, 7.30pm

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (cert tbc)

Mon 22, 7.30pm

Graduation (15)

Mon 19, 7.30pm

The Zookeeper’s Wife (cert tbc)

Tue 23, 7.30pm

Graduation (15)

Tue 20, 7.30pm

The Zookeeper’s Wife (cert tbc)

Thu 25, 7pm

Antony & Cleopatra

Wed 21, 7.30pm

The Zookeeper’s Wife (cert tbc)

Fri 26, 7.30pm

Lost City of Z (15)

Thu 22, 7pm

Salomé

Sat 27, 7.30pm

Lost City of Z (15)

Fri 23, 7.30pm

Mindhorn (15)

Mon 29, 2pm

The Boss Baby (U)

Mon 26, 7.30pm

Lady Macbeth (18)

Mon 29, 7.30pm

A Quiet Passion (12A)

Tue 27, 7.30pm

Letters From Baghdad (PG)

MAY

Tue 30, 11.30am

Melody Makers Animated Shorts

Wed 28, 2pm

Lady Macbeth (18)

Tue 30, 2pm

Dream Weaver Animated Shorts

Wed 28, 7.15pm

Otello

Tue 30, 7.30pm

A Quiet Passion (12A)

Thu 29, 2pm

Letters From Baghdad (PG)

Wed 31, 2pm

The Boss Baby (U)

Thu 29, 7.30pm

Letters From Baghdad (PG)

Wed 31, 7.30pm

A Quiet Passion (12A)

Fri 30, 4.30pm

A Dog’s Purpose (PG)

Fri 30, 7.30pm

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (12A)

JUNE Thu 1, 11am

Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (U)

JULY

Thu 1, 2pm

Smurfs: The Lost Village (U)

Sat 1, 2pm

A Dog’s Purpose (PG)

Thu 1, 7.30pm

A Quiet Passion (12A)

Sat 1, 7.30pm

King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (12A)

Fri 2, 11am

Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience (U)

Mon 3, 7.30pm

Whiskey Galore! (PG)

Fri 2, 2pm

Smurfs: The Lost Village (U)

Tue 4, 2pm

Whiskey Galore! (PG)

Fri 2, 7.30pm

The Sense of an Ending (15)

Tue 4, 7.30pm

The Promise (12A)

Wed 5, 7.30pm

The Promise (12A)

Thu 6, 2pm

The Promise (12A)

Thu 6, 7.30pm

Botticelli Inferno

All certificates and performance times are correct at time of print and are subject to change.