June Brochure by Jake Harvey

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Cinema Art Café Bar June Programme Globe on Screen: Henry V (6 & 9 June)

New film releases

Populaire A Hijacking Beware of Mr Baker Much Ado About Nothing The Reluctant Fundamentalist

Stage on Screen season – see ten of the world’s finest stage shows Also this month

An Indian Summer festival Green Film festival – a nationwide celebration Make and fly your own digital kite!

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June at a glance In the Fog p4

The Reluctant Fundamentalist p4

A Hijacking p5

Populaire p4

The Reluctant Fundamentalist p4

A Hijacking p5

Much Ado About Nothing p5

Iron Man 3 p5

Gimme the Loot p5

Summer in February p6

Our Children p6

The Iceman p7

Bernie p7

Me & You p7

ThĂŠrese Desqueroux p10

Beware of Mr Baker p6

Renoir

The World's End

Coming in July

Behind the Candelabra

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A year ago we screened Frankenstein, our first National Theatre Live performance. For the first time, our customers were able to enjoy the magic of London theatre beamed live-via-satellite into our cinema screens in Leicester. The response to these performances over the last year has been so encouraging that we’re launching Stage on Screen, a season of 13 magnificent screenings over the summer months. Join us for some of the world’s greatest shows including Shakespeare from the Globe, opera from Glyndebourne, further NT Live performances and Pompeii Live, the first cinema event from the British Museum! This month – regrettably - we’re also announcing an increase to our film ticket prices. Our new ticket prices are still cheaper than the city’s commercial cinemas, and we’re confident Phoenix continue to provide not just great value, but something unique in the city. The new prices will help us cover the rising costs of doing business, and ensure Phoenix continues to thrive in the face of reduced public spending on arts and culture nationwide. And whilst our standard prices are rising, we’ve also started to introduce some lower-priced offers for children and young people, retirees and - with our new Access Screenings – disabled people. As a charity, any money Phoenix makes is reinvested into our film, art and educational programmes. We hope you’ll continue to support us and help us develop further.

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The Reluctant Fundamentalist 15 Fri 7 - Thu 13 Jun Dir: Mira Nair Cast: Riz Ahmed, Kiefer Sutherland USA / UK / Qatar 2012, 2hrs 10mins, subtitled (parts) Rising star Riz Ahmed (Trishna, Four Lions) delivers a powerful performance in this adaptation of Mohsin Hamid’s best-selling novel. Riz plays Changez, a Pakistani man recounting his experiences in America pre and post 9/11 to a reporter. In flashback we see Continued from last month

Changez as a young Princeton graduate chasing success on Wall Street, then the troubles he faces as caustic paranoia spreads in the US and the call of his homeland grows stronger. A fascinating and timely film.

In the Fog 12A (V Tumane)

Promised Land Sat 1 - Thu 6 Jun Gus Van Sant’s new film is a fascinating look at “fracking” starring Matt Damon and Frances McDormand.

Mud Sat 1 - Thu 6 Jun Matthew McConaughey gives the performance of his career in this Mississippi thriller.

The Gatekeepers Sat 1 - Sun 2 Jun Eye-opening Oscar-nominated documentary about the Shin Bet Israel’s intelligence agency.

The Great Gatsby Sat 1 - Thu 6 Jun Baz Luhrmann (Romeo + Juliet) returns with this sumptuous adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.

Populaire

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Fri 7 - Thu 13 Jun Mon 3 - Thu 6 Jun Dir: Sergei Loznitsa Cast: Vladimir Svirskiy Germany / Russia 2012, 2hrs 8mins, subtitled A welcome treat for fans of art house and Tarkovsky, this measured drama is set in occupied Belarus during World War II. A local railway worker is accused of collaborating with the German forces and two resistance fighters take him from his home for execution. However, after a run-in with a German patrol, the three men face a desperate march across the desolate countryside. A fascinating and beautifully shot look at the effects of war on ordinary people.

Dir: Régis Roinsard Cast: Romain Duris, Bérénice Bejo France 2012, 1hr 51mins, subtitled This sweet and immaculatelystyled film from France is a delight. Déborah François plays hopeless insurance secretary Rose. Unable to complete the simplest tasks – her saving grace is an uncanny ability to type very quickly. Recognising her talent, her suave boss Louis takes her on the road to typing competitions and as her fame escalates Louis begins to fall for her. Reminiscent of Hollywood screwball comedies, this is an unexpected mid-summer treat.

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A Hijacking 15 (Kapringen)

Mon 10 - Thu 13 Jun Dir: Tobias Lindholm Cast: Mikkel Hartmann, Pilou Asbæk Denmark 2012, 1hr 41mins, subtitled This superb hostage drama comes from Tobias Lindholm, writer of The Hunt and the internationally acclaimed TV series Borgen. When a Danish cargo ship is hijacked by Somali pirates, the crew find their ordeal lengthening when the CEO of the shipping company defies protocol and takes on the

Much Ado About Nothing 12A Fri 14 - Thu 27 Jun Dir: Joss Whedon Cast: Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion USA 2012, 1hr 48mins This gorgeous, bluesy, black and white adaptation of one of the Bard’s most beloved comedies comes from Joss Whedon, marking a big change of pace after his blockbuster success last year with The Avengers. One thing that’s been a constant through Whedon’s work is an understanding of character and a canny ear for dialogue – in Shakespeare he has found his perfect screenwriting partner. This tale of bickering couples and comic misunderstandings is a joy from start to finish.

negotiation duties himself. Expect sweat-soaked tension in this brilliantly-acted film – standout is the Somali chief negotiator, switching from friendly ally to ruthless sadist; his performance lingers in the mind.

Iron Man 3 2D 12A

Gimme the Loot 15

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Dir: Shane Black Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow USA / China 2013, 2hrs 10mins

Dir: Adam Leon Cast: Ty Hickson, Meeko USA 2012, 1hr 19mins

A rip-roaring third outing for Robert Downey Jr’s superhero. Written and directed by 80s action movie supremo Shane Black, this has a throwback feel to it with a nice line in well-scripted buddy comedy amongst the action. Our hero Tony Stark / Iron Man is plagued by bad dreams but must deal with his anxiety as a sinister new terrorist force emerges fronted by The Mandarin (Sir Ben Kingsley having a ball as the bad guy).

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Winner of the Grand Jury prize at SXSW Film Festival, this independent US film is much better than its title suggests! When Bronx graffiti artists Malcolm and Sofia have their latest artwork vandalised by rivals, the pair decide to get revenge by putting their mark on the NY Mets’ home-run apple – which appears whenever a Mets player hits a home-run. Over the course of a two day heatwave, the two teens attempt their audacious plan. A breezy, feel-good comingof-age tale.

are available as Silver Screenings – see page 11

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Beware of Mr Baker 15 Fri 14 - Thu 20 Jun Dir: Jay Bulger Documentary USA 2012, 1hr 33mins “Ginger Baker just hit me in the f**king nose” – so says a dazed Jay Bulger, director of this hugely entertaining documentary about the legendary English drummer. From Ginger’s fascination with British jazz, his time as part of rock super-groups Cream and Blind Faith, to his polo playing and selfimposed exile in a South African

fortified compound; honestly, you couldn’t make it up! Ginger makes for a very cantankerous but fascinating subject, and the music is sublime.

Summer in February 15

Our Children 15

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Dir: Christopher Menaul Cast: Dan Stevens, Emily Browning UK 2013, 1hr 41mins

Dir: Joachim Lafosse Cast: Tahar Rahim, Niels Arestrup Belgium / France 2012, 1hr 51mins, subtitled

This good old-fashioned weepy is set amongst an Edwardian artists' colony in Cornwall. Dominic Cooper plays artist AJ Munnings - a caddish rogue obsessed with wine, women and song, but best friends with the impeccably-mannered and upper-class Gilbert Evans (Dan Stevens of Downton Abbey fame) the local estate manager of the commune. When beautiful artist Florence Carter-Wood (Emily Browning) arrives on the estate, the two men find their friendship tested as a love triangle develops with tragic consequences.

(À perdre la raison)

Cloud Atlas 15 Sat 22 & Sun 23 Jun

An emotionally devastating film from France, this is grown-up cinema performed by a superb cast that reunites A Prophet leads Tahar Rahim and Niels Arestrup, and garnered Émilie Dequenne a best actress award at Cannes. Rahim and Dequenne play wedded couple Murielle and Mounir who live in the house of Mounir’s adoptive father André. Feeling trapped by André’s oppressive patriarchal control over their domestic life, Muriel becomes increasingly desperate for any way out.

Dir: Tom Tykwer Cast: Tom Hanks, Ben Whishaw Germany / USA 2012, 2hrs 52mins Back by popular demand, this adaptation of David Mitchell’s novel is a sprawling explosion of a film that revels in the spectacle of cinema. Six interwoven stories take us from 19th century South Pacific to Neo-Seoul in 2144, examining the lasting effects one action can have across generations. Taking in revolution, technology, reincarnation and love, highlights include a heartbreaking performance from Ben Whishaw, and Jim Broadbent leading a ‘Great Escape’ style exodus from an old people’s home!

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The Iceman 15 Fri 28 Jun - Thu 4 Jul Dir: Ariel Vromen Cast: Michael Shannon, Ray Liotta USA 2012, 1hr 46mins Michael Shannon (Take Shelter, Revolutionary Road) delivers another intense performance in this thriller based on the life of the notorious mafia hitman Richard Kuklinski. Recruited after the mob shuts down his video-dubbing business, Kuklinski proves to be a ruthlessly efficient assassin, but struggles to hide this other life from his wife and two daughters.

With the authorities and rival families a constant threat it makes for a tense, exciting and enthralling film – expect an Oscar nod for Shannon.

Bernie 12A

Me and You 15

Thérèse Desqueyroux / 12A

(Io e te)

Mon 24 - Thu 27 Jun Wed 26 & Thu 27 Jun Dir: Richard Linklater Cast: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine USA 2011, 1hr 39mins Often cast as the oaf in underwhelming popcorn fare, Jack Black is a revelation in Richard Linklater’s new black comedy delivering a stunning performance as the eponymous Bernie. Based on a real-life case from 1997, Bernie is a beloved funeral director who befriends crabby local widower Marjorie (MacLaine). But when Marjorie goes missing the townspeople refuse to believe sweet-natured Bernie could have anything to do with it, with only the local DA (Matthew McConaughey) suspecting foul play.

Fri 28 Jun - Thu 4 Jul

Dir: Bernardo Bertolucci Cast: Tea Falco, Jacopo Olmo Antinori Italy 2012, 1hr 36mins, subtitled

Dir: Claude Miller Cast: Audrey Tautou, Gilles Lellouche France 2012, 1hr 50mins, subtitled

Legendary director Bertolucci returns with this personal film set in the basement of a posh apartment block. Lorenzo is a loner who pretends to go on a school skiing trip but instead sneaks into the basement to spend the week alone. His plan for seclusion is ruined however by the arrival of his junkie step-sister, and the basement’s close-quarter living conditions teach them both about family. The two youngsters dancing to David Bowie’s Ragazzo Solo, Ragazza Sola is particularly moving.

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After a run of frothy romantic comedies, Amelie star Audrey Tautou turns to drama delivering a restrained, heartbreaking performance in this superior French film set in the late 1920s. Tautou plays frustrated housewife Thérèse, trapped in an unhappy marriage to her kind-hearted but dull husband Bernard. When her husband begins taking diluted arsenic under the advice of his doctor, Thérèse sees an opportunity to escape to a life of adventure and romance.

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The Lost Child Ernest & Celestine The Great Gatsby 2D Promised Land The Lost Child The Gatekeepers Ernest & Celestine Promised Land Mud The Gatekeepers Maniac The Lost Child Lazy Sunday Mud Promised Land The Lost Child The Great Gatsby 2D Ernest & Celestine The Gatekeepers Green Film: Peak + Short Promised Land The Great Gatsby 2D Promised Land Mud In the Fog The Great Gatsby 2D Promised Land Mud In the Fog The Great Gatsby 3D Promised Land Mud In the Fog Glyndebourne Opera: Ariadne auf Naxos Promised Land Silver Screening: Mud

Promised Land The Great Gatsby 2D In the Fog Promised Land 5 Broken Cameras In the Fog Mud In the Fog The Great Gatsby 2D Promised Land Gasland Acting for Film Basics Globe on Screen: Henry V Mud Iron Man 3 2D Populaire Populaire Green Film: Valley of Saints + Short Social Cinema: Mulholland Drive The Reluctant Fundamentalist Iron Man 3 2D Autistic Spectrum Screening: Iron Man 3 2D Populaire Iron Man 3 2D The Reluctant Fundamentalist Iron Man 3 2D Populaire Green Film: Trashed + Short The Reluctant Fundamentalist Iron Man 3 2D Lazy Sunday: Iron Man 3 2D Globe on Screen: Henry V Gangs of Wasseypur Double Bill Gangs of Wasseypur Part I The Reluctant Fundamentalist Gangs of Wasseypur Part II Populaire Populaire A Hijacking The Reluctant Fundamentalist A Hijacking

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Populaire A Hijacking Iron Man 3 2D The Reluctant Fundamentalist Populaire A Hijacking The Reluctant Fundamentalist A Hijacking Populaire Silver Screening: A Streetcar Named Desire Populaire A Hijacking The Reluctant Fundamentalist A Hijacking Populaire A Hijacking The Reluctant Fundamentalist A Hijacking The Reluctant Fundamentalist A Hijacking Populaire NT Live: The Audience A Hijacking Much Ado About Nothing Beware of Mr Baker Much Ado About Nothing Beware of Mr Baker Much Ado About Nothing CINEMA BIZARRE: El Topo All Stars 3D Much Ado About Nothing Beware of Mr Baker Much Ado About Nothing Beware of Mr Baker Much Ado About Nothing NT Live: The Audience Beware of Mr Baker All Stars 3D Lazy Sunday: Much Ado About Nothing Gangs of Wasseypur Double Bill

1.30pm Gangs of Wasseypur Part I 2.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 4.25pm Gangs of Wasseypur Part II 5pm Much Ado About Nothing 7.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 7.45pm Beware of Mr Baker Much Ado About Nothing Mon 17 1pm 1.30pm Beware of Mr Baker 3.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 4.15pm Gimme the Loot 6.15pm Much Ado About Nothing 6.30pm Gimme the Loot 8.30pm Beware of Mr Baker 8.45pm Much Ado About Nothing Tue 18 3.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 4.15pm Beware of Mr Baker 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 7pm Pompeii Live from the British Museum 8.45pm Gimme the Loot Pompeii Live for Schools Wed 19 11am 11am Silver Screening: Much Ado About Nothing 1pm Much Ado About Nothing 1.30pm Beware of Mr Baker 3.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 4pm Gimme the Loot 6.15pm Much Ado About Nothing 6.30pm Beware of Mr Baker 8.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 8.45pm Gimme the Loot Thu 20 3.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 4.15pm Beware of Mr Baker 6.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 6.45pm Glyndebourne Opera: Falstaff 8.45pm Beware of Mr Baker 3.30pm Summer in February Fri 21 3.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 6pm Summer in February 6.15pm Our Children 8.45pm Much Ado About Nothing Sat 22 11.30am Chimpanzee

1.30pm Summer in February 2pm Much Ado About Nothing 4pm Cloud Atlas 4.45pm Our Children 7.30pm NT Live: The Audience 8pm Summer in February Sun 23 12.30pm Lazy Sunday: Summer in February 1.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 2.45pm Chimpanzee 4.30pm The Artist 4.45pm Summer in February 7pm Our Children 7.15pm Cloud Atlas Mon 24 1pm Our Children 1.30pm Summer in February 3.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 4pm Bernie 6.15pm Our Children 6.30pm Summer in February 8.45pm Bernie 8.45pm Much Ado About Nothing Tue 25 3.30pm Summer in February 3.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 6pm How Much Does You Building Weigh Mr Foster? 6.15pm Bernie 8.30pm Much Ado About Nothing 8.45pm Summer in February Wed 26 11am Silver Screening: Summer in February 1pm Much Ado About Nothing 1.30pm Summer in February 3.30pm Bernie 4pm Me and You 6.15pm Much Ado About Nothing 6.15pm Summer in February 8.30pm Me and You 8.45pm Bernie Thu 27 3.45pm Summer in February 4pm Much Ado About Nothing 6.15pm Me and You 6.30pm Bernie

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8.30pm Summer in February 8.45pm Much Ado About Nothing 3.45pm The Iceman 4.15pm Thérèse Desqueyroux 6.15pm Thérèse Desqueyroux 7pm An Indian Summer: Midnight’s Children 8.45pm The Iceman 11am Epic 3D 12.30pm An Indian Summer: The Namesake 1.30pm Epic 3D 3.30pm An Indian Summer: Kai Po Che! 4pm From the Vaults: The Adventures of Robin Hood 6.15pm Thérèse Desqueyroux 7.30pm An Indian Summer: Barfi! 8.45pm The Iceman 11.30am Epic 3D 1pm An Indian Summer Lazy Sunday: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel 4.15pm Thérèse Desqueyroux 7pm An Indian Summer: Zanjeer 7.15pm The Iceman Education Spark Event Stage on Screen Season UK Green Film Festival Silver Screening An Indian Summer

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www.phoenix.org.uk Films to look out for in July • Behind the Candelabra • Renoir • The World's End

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UK Green Film Festival

Peak

The nationwide celebration of all things Green returns for its third year at Phoenix

Valley of Saints

Sun 2 Jun, 6pm

Fri 7 Jun, 6.30pm

Dir: Hannes Lang Germany / Italy 2011, 1hr 26mins

Dir: Musa Syeed Kashmir 2012, 1hr 22mins

Every year thousands of tourists flock to the white winter paradise of the mountains. Due to climate change and the lack of snow, it’s been necessary to develop powerful technology to manufacture an ideal landscape. This fascinating film observes this process of transformation over the course of one year.

Dal Lake in Kashmir is an area of natural beauty torn apart by political violence. Two friends try to flee but become trapped on the lake with a young woman researching its ecosystem, and the three must navigate the floating landscape together. Beautifully shot, Valley of Saints weaves together documentary, fiction and ancient myths.

Films with a conscience 5 Broken Cameras 15

Screening in partnership with Friends of Al-Aqsa (FOA). A personal insight into life in Palestine, this moving account of non-violent resistance against Israeli settlement is essential viewing. The film will be introduced by Dr Phyllis Starkey, Former British MP (1997-2010) and current Trade Co-ordinator for Oxfam. With its head office in Leicester, FOA is an NGO campaigning for an end to the occupation of Palestine.

Sat 8 Jun, 6.30pm Dir: Candida Brady USA 2012, 1hr 38mins Selected for a special screening at Cannes and having scooped awards at the Tokyo International Film Festival, Trashed follows Jeremy Irons as he travels around the world to beautiful destinations tainted by pollution - a journey to discover the extent and effects of the global waste problem.

How Much Does Your Building Weigh Mr. Foster? U Tue 25 Jun, 6pm

Wed 5 Jun, 6.30pm Dir: Emad Burnat, Guy Davidi Documentary Occupied Palestinian Territory 2011, 1hr 34mins, subtitled

Trashed

Dir: Carlos Carcas, Norberto López Amado Documentary UK / Spain 2010, 1hr 18mins

Gasland PG Wed 6 Jun, 6.15pm – FREE ENTRY Dir: Josh Fox Documentary USA 2010, 1hr 47mins For UK Green Film week we present a free screening of this superb “fracking” documentary in association with Midlands Co-operative Society Limited. To book call 0116 287 0560 or email leicester.members@midlands.coop

This fascinating documentary traces the rise of one of the world's premier architects, Norman Foster, and his unending quest to improve the quality of life through design. As part of the RIBA’s Love Architecture Festival 2013, the film will be followed by an audience discussion with an industry expert panel (including Stephen Hodder, President Elect RIBA) on some of the issues raised, along with the RIBA’s Without Space + Light campaign to improve standards in new build housing.

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Silver Screenings Weekly Wednesday matinee screenings for our senior citizen customers (but open to all). Films cost just £4.60* including free tea or coffee, and biscuits.

Mud 12A Wed 5 June, 11am

A Streetcar Named Desire 12 Wed 12 June, 10.30am In partnership with the University of the Third Age (U3A)

Much Ado About Nothing 12A Wed 19 June, 11am

Summer in February 15 Wed 26 June, 11am *Silver Screenings are reduced price so we are unable to offer further reductions via 2 for 1 offers.

CINEMA BIZARRE

FROM THE VAULTS

El Topo 18

The Adventures of Robin Hood U

The weird and wonderful

Fri 14 Jun, 9.15pm

Must-see masterpieces

Sat 29 Jun, 4pm Dir: Alejandro Jodorowsky Cast: Alejandro Jodorowsky, Paula Romo Mexico 1970, 2hrs 4mins, subtitled Jodorowsky’s surreal masterpiece on 35mm. Regarded as the original midnight movie, the film gained a legion of fans on release. A delirious mix of Western and spiritual awakening, a cowboy seeks out 4 master gunfighters to duel before he becomes a god to a tribe of deformed outcasts. Funny and violent in equal measure, you will remember this one for a long time!

Dir: William Keighley, Michael Curtiz Cast: Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone USA 1938, 1hr 41mins With 2013 marking the 90th anniversary of Warner Brothers Pictures, we’re delighted to screen The Adventures of Robin Hood - the first Warner production to use the three-strip Technicolor process. Errol Flynn plays the dashing hero, leading a rebel army against Prince John in the forests of Nottinghamshire. A terrific sense of adventure surrounds the film; this is old-fashioned entertainment from a golden age of Hollywood.

Gangs of Wasseypur I + II Gangs of Wasseypur 15 2hrs 40mins Gangs of Wasseypur II 18 2hrs 40mins

The Artist PG

Sun 9 Jun, 2.45pm Sun 16 Jun, 1.30pm Dir: Anurag Kashyap India 2012, subtitled

Sun 23 Jun, 4.30pm

Double Bill

Screening in association with An Indian Summer. Described as ‘The Godfather’ of new Indian cinema this multi award-winner is an incendiary crime epic. Centred on the power struggle between two families the film spans 50 years of politics, revenge and violence. Forget what you think you know about Indian Cinema, this no-singing no-dancing film is a revelation. Originally released as a single film but now split in two, we present it as a double bill on consecutive Sundays - single tickets for both films will be available so you don’t have to watch it all at once!

Dir: Michel Hazanavicius Cast: Jean Dujardin France / Belgium 2011, 1hr 40mins A special one-off screening of Michel Hazanavicius’ multi awardwinning film open to all. Chosen by long-time friend of Phoenix Cathy Moss, who has just announced her retirement from teaching.

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Stage on Screen season See ten of the world’s finest stage shows on the big screen at Phoenix. All tickets £14 / £12 concessions This summer, enjoy our dazzling Stage on Screen season. We’ll be screening ten of the world’s finest stage shows on the big screen at Phoenix. Make an evening of it with our new prix fixe menu and wines from France in June, Italy in July and Spain in August!

NT Live

The Audience Thu 13 Jun, 7pm SOLD OUT Sat 15 Jun, 7.30pm Sat 22 Jun, 7.30pm Helen Mirren reprises her Academy Award-winning role as Queen Elizabeth II in the critically acclaimed West End production of The Audience, winner of 2 Olivier Awards for Best Actress (Helen Mirren) and Best Supporting Actor (Richard McCabe).

Globe on Screen Glyndebourne Opera We’ll be screening all the ‘Glyndebourne for Cinema’ 2013 programme across June - August, including three live-via-satellite performances. Watch all six shows for the price of five – book at the box office.

Ariadne auf Naxos (Live) Tue 4 Jun, 7pm German with English supertitles 2hrs 45mins (incl. interval) A new production of this intricately-crafted collaboration between composer Richard Strauss and writer Hugo von Hofmannsthal. At the heart of the story is a clash between two types of dramatic performance - a troupe of comic artists, and the seriousness of the classical myth of Ariadne.

Falstaff (recorded) Thu 20 Jun, 6.45pm Italian with English supertitles 3hrs 5mins (incl. interval) Throughout his long career, Verdi longed to find a good subject for a comic opera. Towards the end, he found him in the jovial shape of Shakespeare’s John Falstaff. This revival, first seen at Glyndebourne in 2009, places the action in Windsor with recognisably English characters. Reserved seat booking is available on these shows

Our season includes three Shakespeare plays recorded across the sell-out season of 2012 on the most famous stage on earth Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.

Henry V Thurs 6 Jun, 7.15pm Sun 9 Jun, 1.30pm 2hrs 45mins (incl. interval) Shakespeare’s masterpiece of the turbulence of war, and the art of peace, tells the romantic story of Henry’s campaign to recapture English possessions in France. But the ambitions of this charismatic King are challenged by a host of vivid characters caught up in the real horrors of war.

Pompeii Live from the British Museum Tue 18 Jun, 7pm 1hr 20mins The world première of Pompeii Live – the first live cinema event produced by the British Museum for a major exhibition offering an exclusive private view of the blockbuster show Life and Death in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Pompeii Live for Schools: A second live screening will take place for schools with children aged 7-11 on Wed 19th June. Call the box office for information.

Encore screenings are recordings of the first night’s live performance

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The season continues

Globe on Screen

Prix fixe dining Start your evening with our new pre fixe menu available for all Stage on Screen season performances. Below is a sample for June. Freshly-cooked, locally-sourced, great value! Main – £9.95, 2 courses – £12.95, 3 courses – £15.95

Starter

Twelfth Night Thu 4 July, 7.15pm Tue 16 July 7.15pm The Taming of the Shrew Thu 1 Aug, 7.15pm Tue 13 Aug, 7.15pm

Glyndebourne Opera

Chicken, tarragon & wild mushroom terrine — Tuscan vegetable soup — Steamed mussels ———————————————————

Main Grilled pork escalope milanese — Pan-fried wild black bream — Pea, feta and mint risotto — Dolcelatte and broccoli penne ———————————————————

Dessert Vanilla panna cotta with summer berries — Chianti-poached pears, chocolate sauce — Strawberry shortcake stack Le Nozze di Figaro (recorded) Tue 9 July, 6.45pm Mozart. Italian with English supertitles Hippolyte et Aricie (live) Thu 25 July, 6.15pm Jean-Philippe Rameau. French with English supertitles Don Pasquale (live) Tue 6 Aug, 7.15pm Gaetano Donizetti Italian with English supertitles Billy Budd (recorded) Tue 20 Aug, 6.45pm Benjamin Britten. English with English supertitles

Please order at least an hour before your performance. Tables cannot be reserved.

Win Season Tickets! See any of our Phoenix Stage on Screen performances this summer and be in with a chance to win one of three pairs of season tickets to watch the National Theatre Live 2013 - 2014 season at Phoenix. All you have to do is buy tickets, complete the form at box office, and we’ll put the names of everyone in your group into our prize draw on 28th August. See website for conditions.

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An Indian Summer

Experience the vibrant culture of India as Phoenix plays host once more to a rich mix of films, digital art exhibitions, performances, workshops, talks and marvellous food for An Indian Summer.

Films Midnight’s Children 12A Friday 28 Jun, 7pm An adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s Booker Prize-winning novel exploring the history of modern India. The Namesake PG Sat 29 Jun, 12.30pm Culture-clash drama from the point of view of two first-generation immigrants to New York. Kai Po Che! 12A Sat 29 Jun, 3.30pm Based on Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling novel The 3 Mistakes of my Life about three best friends setting up a cricket academy in India at the turn of the millennium. Barfi! PG Sat 29 Jun, 7.30pm The romantic travails of a mute and deaf man and his relationship with two girls. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel PG Sun 30 Jun, 1pm British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Zanjeer 15 Sun 30 Jun, 7pm The classic tale of an angry young man who fights back against a corrupt system.

Performances Bandish Musik Lab Live Sat 9pm, doors open at 8.30pm Tickets: £4 An evening concert with artists from east and west collaborating. Stand Up Comedy Sun 30 Jun 4pm, Free Comedy with some of the best comedians around, including outstanding Hindi and Gujarati performances. Tabla With a Difference 3.0 Sun 30 Jun 5.30pm, Free Learn about the history of the tabla, including live streaming from tabla players around the world!

Dance Workshops

Talks The Beginnings of Indian Cinema Sat 29 Jun, 12pm, Free Eleanor Halsall talks about Dadasaheb Phalke ‘the father of Indian cinema’. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: Looking East, Looking West Sat 29 Jun, 2.30pm, Free A discussion considering how India has been viewed through the camera over the last century.

Sun 30 Jun, Free Get your body moving with these one hour workshops. Bollywood - 11am, 3pm Kathak - 1pm Bharatanatyam - 5pm

Faith in Film Sat 29 Jun, 4.30pm, Free A look at how faith, an integral part of the Indian aesthetic tradition, has been depicted in Indian cinema.

Book online www.phoenix.org.uk

Weekend films for the family All films £3.50 on Sat & Sun before 5pm. Adults must be accompanied by a child!

The Pleasure Centre

Digital Kite Flying Brendan Oliver Concept & exhibition design by Gurdeep Sian

Stuart Croft, Edward Thomasson & Michael Robinson

All Stars 3D U

Fri 14 – Fri 21 Jun, Cube gallery

Sat 15 - Sun 16 June

The pursuit of pleasure is at the heart of this exhibition of films by three leading artists - produced in association with De Montfort University and curated by Phoenix and Anna Lucas.

Starring Theo Stevenson of the Horrid Henry films, this charming new film has all the ingredients of classic family fun: a youth centre in trouble, two determined kids and a band of performers assembling for a one-off talent show!

www.pleasurecentre.com.

29 June – 20 July, Cube gallery Digital Kite Flying - commissioned by Phoenix in partnership with An Indian Summer - is an interactive artwork that whisks you away to the rooftops of the Indian city of Udaipur. Using body sensors that respond to your hand movements, you can fly digital kites high above the city. You can also design your own kites that will become part of the artwork.

Digital Guide to India Phoenix cafebar An engaging exhibition that will enable you to learn about the geography and people of each region of India, accompanied by a photographic exhibition.

Chimpanzee U Sat 22 - Sun 23 Jun

Computer Arts Society Talks

A fascinating film from the people behind 2011’s African Cats. An exquisitely photographed study of what happens when orphan chimp Oscar is unexpectedly adopted by a fully-grown male.

Paul Brown Tue 11 Jun 6.30pm, Phoenix Seminar Rooms The first in a new series of talks in partnership with the Computer Arts Society for anyone interested in the history and future of digital art. Artist and writer Paul Brown will talk about his pioneering work, which has helped shape the world of art, design and technology since the 1970s. A leading figure in the development of digital art, Paul has exhibited internationally, including at the Tate and V&A.

Epic 3D U Sat 29 - Sun 30 Jun Gorgeous new animation from the makers of Ice Age. A teenager finds herself transported to a magical forest where a miniature battle of good vs. evil is taking place that could spill over and threaten our world!

Bon appétit! Enjoy classic French food and wine – on our cafebar menu throughout June.

Opening Times

Tickets

Mon – Fri

Sat – Sun

You can buy tickets in advance online, by phone or in person at the Phoenix box office. There is no phone or online booking fee.

Box office

12pm – 9pm

11am – 9pm

Café Bar & DMU Cube gallery

9am – 11pm

10am – 11pm

After 5pm & weekends

Food Served 11am – 9pm

11am – 9pm (Sat) Before 5pm 10am – 6pm (Sun)

Leicester Mercury on Thursdays) Orange & EE Wednesdays: 2 for 1 tickets

Wharf St. South

A temporary pay and display car park is available next to Phoenix. Parking costs £1 for 1 hour, £1.50 for 2 hours, £2 for 3 hours and £4 all day. Parking after 6pm and on Sundays is free.

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