welcome!
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” - L. M. Montgomery
There’s still time to vote for us in the BIFA Cinema of the Year Award! To vote, visit www.bifa.film/coty-vote before September 22. If you show our Box Office team your email confirmation, you can get £2 o a film ticket in October (excluding Live Screenings, Afternoon Tea Screenings and third party events. Best offer applies).
Coming up in October we have the return of HORROR-FORD, but you can find more on that in it’s own brochure! Meanwhile we have major titles like A Big Bold Beautiful Journey and One Battle After Another, alongside the latest indie releases Little Trouble Girls, I Swear and Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk.
Audio Description Available
Check at Box Office or online for the latest available Audio Described films.
If you do require audio description, you can book a specific ticket with Box Office or online which will let us know to keep a headset aside for you.
Subtitles
Films which have either a HOH captioned screening or are in a foreign language with English subtitles.
The Roses (15)
UK, 1h 47min
October Fri 3 11am, Mon 6 11am, Tue 21 11am
The Roses came by quick in September, so here’s a few more opportunities to catch it for a Breakfast Movie. Starring British icons Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch.
Film Prices
Tickets £9.50 - £7
Member Prices
Courtyard Club & Card £3
Friends & Patrons 10% off courtyard.org.uk/memberships
Breakfast Movies
11am films Monday to Friday include a pre-film pastry & tea or coffee.
No Adverts
These will not have adverts. Trailers will begin at the advertised time.
Relaxed Screenings
These screenings feature lowered sound, raised lighting and the freedom to move around the space.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG) UK/USA, 2h 2min
September
Fri 26 11am & 2.15pm, Sat 27 1.30pm & 7.45pm, Mon 29 11am, 2.15pm, 5pm (Subs) & 7.45pm, Tue 30 11am, 2.15pm, 5pm & 7.45pm
October
Wed 1 11am, 2.15pm, 5pm & 7.45pm, Thu 2 2.15pm & 5pm, Fri 3 5pm, Sat 4 1.30pm, Mon 6 2.30pm, Tue 7 2pm, Wed 8 11am, Thu 9 11am & 5pm, Mon 20 7.45pm, Tue 21 2.30pm, Fri 24 11am
October Fri 3 7.45pm, Sat 4 7.45pm, Mon 6 5.15pm (Subs), Tue 7 11am, Wed 8 1.30pm, Thu 9 2pm
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey (Cert tbc)
USA, 1h 48min
Director: Kogonada (Colombus, After Yang)
Cast: Colin Farrell, Margot Robbie, Phoebe Waller-Bridge
Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah and David are single strangers who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and soon, through a surprising twist of fate, find themselves on a funny, fantastical, sweeping adventure together where they get to re-live important moments from their respective pasts, illuminating how they got to where they are in the present… and possibly getting a chance to alter their futures.
“If you saw After Yang with us back in 2022 you’ll already know that Kogonada is a voice in modern cinema worth listening to. If you’ve never seen his work, join in now!”
- Ethan, Cinema Development and Programming Coordinator
October
April
Sat 4 5.15pm, Mon 6 8.15pm, Sat 11 6pm (Subs), Mon 13 2.30pm, Tue 14 5.15pm, Thu 16 11am
Mon 28 Apr 7.30pm
Honey Don't (15)
Lost Highway (1997, 18)
USA, 1h 29min
USA, 2h 14min
Director: Ethan Coen (Drive Away Dolls)
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius
Cast: Margaret Qualley, Aubrey Plaza, Chris Evans
A dark comedy about small-town private investigator Honey O’Donahue, who delves into a series of strange deaths tied to a mysterious church. Director Ethan Coen and writer/producer Tricia Cooke, skilfully blend their characteristic wit with a murder mystery wrapped in seduction, lies and stylised action.
October
Fri 10 11am, Sat 11 2pm, Mon 20 11am, Wed 22 7.45pm
The Golden Spurtle (PG)
Australia/UK, 1h 15min
Director: Constantine Costi
In a Scottish Highland village, competitors gather for the World Porridge Championships’ final year under Charlie Miller’s leadership, celebrating tradition and community through the art of perfect porridge-making.
“The Great British Bake-o meets Wes Anderson in this delightful documentary. You’ll laugh with them throughout before finding yourself oddly invested in both the orgranisers and the competition... and I don’t even like porridge!”
- Ethan, Cinema Development and Programme Coordinator
October
Sat 11 4pm, Mon 13 8.15pm, Tue 14 11am, Wed 15 5.30pm, Thu 16 2pm
The Kitchen Brigade [La Brigade] (12A)
France, 1h 37min
Director: Louis-Julien Petit
Cast: Audrey Lamy, François Cluzet, Chantal Neuwirth
Cathy is a sous-chef wanting to open a restaurant. With financial difficulties, Cathy accepts a job at a shelter for young migrants. At first she hates the job then her passion for cuisine starts to change children’s lives.
In original language with English subtitles
You can expect the French Film Festival UK to be making it’s annual return across November and December. Keep your eyes peeled and sign up to our newsletters with Box Office to be the first to know!
October Wed 15 11am, Thu 16 8.15pm, Fri 17 2.30pm
Steve (Cert TBC)
Director: Tim Mielants
Cast: Cillian Murphy, Emily Watson, Roger Allam, Jay Lycurgo, Tracy Ullman, Little Simz, Youssef Kerkour
Headteacher Steve is battling for his reform college’s survival while managing his mental health. Concurrently, troubled student Shy navigates his violent tendencies and fragility, torn between his past and future prospects. Adapted from Max Porter’s best selling novel Shy.
This is Cillian Murphy and Max Porter’s second collaboration following Barbican’s theatre adaptation of Grief is the Thing with Feathers in 2019.
October
Fri 10 2pm, Sat 11 8pm, Mon 13 11am, Tue 14 7.30pm, Wed 15 2pm (Subs), Thu 16 5pm, Fri 17 7.30pm, Sat 18 2pm (Subs), Wed 22 11am, Thu 23 2pm
One Battle After Another (Cert TBC)
USA, 2h 41min
Director: Paul Thoman Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Punch-Drunk Love)
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Teyana Taylor, Regina Hall, Benicio Del Toro, Chase Infiniti Ireland/UK, 1h 33min
Washed-up revolutionary Bob exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter. When his evil nemesis resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.
Welcome to HORROR-FORD 2025! Here’s a brief rundown of the fourth edition of the festival! This year, not only do we have 10 titles coming up at The Courtyard, we’re partnering with Arts Alive and The Jam Factory to host ever more thrills!
For full event info, grab our full HORROR-FORD brochure! There are no ads for any of these events, just the occasional trailer!
Enjoy screenings for a maximum of £5 (excluding Radiohead x Nosferatu)! The Courtyard Thu 2 Oct, 7.45pm The Courtyard Fri 3 Oct, 2.30pm Thu 9 Oct, 7.45pm The Courtyard RADIX Film Club Mon 13 Oct, 6.30pm The Courtyard Mon 20 Oct, 6.30pm Mon 20 Oct, 8pm
The Courtyard
Tue 14 Oct, 2.30pm
Wed 15 Oct, 8pm
The Courtyard Sat 25 Oct, 11am
The Courtyard
Mon 27 Oct, 6.15pm
Mon 27 Oct, 8.30pm
The Courtyard
Fri 31 Oct, 7.45pm
Sat 1 Nov, 7.45pm
Mon 3 Nov, 7.30pm (Subs)
Tue 4 Nov, 2pm
Wed 5 Nov, 2pm
Thu 6 Nov, 7.45pm
The Jam Factory
Sun 5 Oct, 8pm
HCA Campus Road
Thu 16 Oct, 7pm
Almley Village Hall
Tue 21 Oct, 7.30pm
Lyde Court
Fri 24 Oct, 7.30pm
Phoenix Theatre Wed 29 Oct, 7.30pm
October
April
Mon 28 Apr 7.30pm
Fri 17 11am, Sat 18 5.30pm, Wed 22 2.30pm
Lost Highway (1997, 18)
Paris Blues (1961, 12A)
USA, 2h 14min
Director: Martin Ritt
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Diahann Carroll, Paul Newman
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius 1h 38min
When two Paris nightclub jazz players meet two vacationing American beauties, their passion for music is suddenly challenged by their desire for love.
“Ageing like a fine wine - even with its vintage “Ya dig, baby?” lingo - this o beat a air from one of Newman’s drama teachers and favourite directors, Martin Ritt, is also one of the most delightful jazz movies ever made.” - Angie Errigo, Radio Times
October
April
October
Fri 17 5.15pm, Sat 18 8pm, Mon 20 2.30pm, Tue 21 7.45pm, Wed 22 5.45pm (Subs),
Lost Highway (1997, 18)
USA, 2h 14min
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues (15)
USA, 1h 23min
Director: David Lynch
Director: Rob Reiner (The Princess Bride, Misery)
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius
Cast: Michael McKean, Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest
Spinal Tap is back! After a 15-year hiatus, David St. Hubbins, Nigel Tufnel, and Derek Smalls are drawn back together for one last concert. Joined once again by documentary filmmaker Marty DiBergi, will this concert be their triumphant return, or just another Stonehenge-sized catastrophe?
Fri 24 2pm, Sat 25 7.45pm, Mon 27 2.30pm, Tue 28 1.30pm, Wed 29 5.15pm (Relaxed), Thu 30 5.15pm
Mon 28 Apr 7.30pm
I Swear (Cert TBC)
Lost Highway (1997, 18)
UK, 2h
USA, 2h 14min
Kirk Jones
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius
Cast: Robert Aramayo, Shirley Henderson, Maxine Peake
The true story of John Davidson; diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome at a young age which alienated him from his peers, he struggled with a condition few people had witnessed.
Our Relaxed Screening features raised lighting, lower volume, the freedom to move around andmake some noise, plus a chill out room nearby.
October
April
Fri 24 5pm, Sat 25 5.30pm, Wed 29 7.45pm, Thu 30 2pm
Mon 28 Apr 7.30pm
Lost Highway (1997, 18)
Little Trouble Girls (15)
USA, 2h 14min
Slovenia, 1h 29min
Director: Urska Djukic
Director: David Lynch
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius
Cast: Jara Sofija Ostan, Mina Svajger, Sasa Tabakovic
16-year-old Lucia joins Catholic school choir, befriends senior Ana-Maria. During choir retreat at convent, Lucia’s attraction to a restoration worker creates tension with Ana-Maria and challenges her faith. In original language with English subtitles.
- The Observer & The Guardian
October Fri 31 11am
Lost Highway (1997, 18) April Mon 28 Apr 7.30pm
November Wed 5 11am
Put Your Soul on your hand and walk (12A)
USA, 2h 14min
Iran/Palestine/France, 1h 53min
Director: David Lynch
Director: Sepideh Farsi
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius
A filmmaker connects with a Palestinian woman in Gaza who documents life under bombardment. After 200 days of digital exchanges, the meaning shifts following an Israeli attack on 16 April 2025. In original language with English subtitles.
- Leslie Felperin, The Guardian
September Sat 1 5.15pm, Tue 4 7.45pm
THE SMASHING MACHINE (15)
Lost Highway (1997, 18)
USA, 2h 3min
USA, 2h 14min
Director: David Lynch
Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems)
Cast: Bill Pullman, Patricia Arquette, John Roselius
Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader
In what is already being described as a transformative performance, Johnson plays legendary UFC fighter Mark Kerr as he battles personal struggles at the height of his career.
“Johnson is impressively vulnerable when Kerr is losing control of his life.”
- Nicholas Barber, BBC Culture
Tickets £16
Family Saturdays!
Super Charlie (TBC)
Sat 4 Oct, 11am
Sun 5 Oct, 2pm Tosca (Opera)
Wed 5 Nov, 7.15pm
La Fille Mal Gardee (Opera)
Thu 23 Oct, 7pm Sat 01 Nov, 2.30pm Thu 06 Nov, 10.45am Tue 11 Nov, 7.45pm Wed 12 Nov, 10.45pm
Mrs. Warren Profession (12A)
Starring: Imelda Staunton
All with a free pre-activity from 10.30am
Stories in the Dust (Live) Sat 18 Oct, 11am
Sat 11 Oct, 11am
Sat 25 Oct, 1.30pm La Sonnambula Sat 15 Nov, 1.30pm La Boheme
Dementia Friendly screenings
Carry on Camping (1969, PG)
Thu 16 Oct, 10.30am
Diplo the Mighty Dinosaur
Diplo the Mighty Dinosaur (TBC) Sat 25 Oct, 11am
The Railway Children (1970, U)
Thu 22 Jan, 10.30am
Corpse Bride (PG)
Dementia Friendly events receive financial assistance from:
