What's On: 28 Jul to 21 Sep 2023

Welcome to the Regent’s new-look What’s On Guide - your definitive guide to everything happening down at the Regent. We will be producing guides every two months which will include our full cinema and live show listings, but if you want more from the Regent, please sign up to our email newsletter.

This summer sees some epic blockbusters coming to our big screen with Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, and Tom Cruise starring in Mission Impossible 7. Yes, you read that right, SEVEN. If you fancy your blockbusters a little more rambunctious, Jason Statham’s latest offering Meg 2: The Trench should tickle your fancy. This August also sees the return of Regent favourite Mr Andre Rieu, ensuring love is all around this summer.

As ever, our live acts are an eclectic mix of tribute acts, big bands, ghost shows and the ever-reliable Christchurch Gilbert & Sullivan Society performing HMS Pinafore. I can’t wait to see you down at the Regent this summer!

Warmest regards,

Oscar Sellick-Pilley - General Manager

REGENT PATRONS

Mark Kermode (Film Critic & Presenter)

David Gillard MBE (Arts Journalist and Opera Critic)

Lisi Tribble Russell (Author, Playwright & creative partner of film director Ken Russell)

SYMBOLS KEY

SUBTITLED SHOWING

SThese screenings will be presented with open captions on screen for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Everybody is welcome. Foreign language films will be screened in their native language with English subtitles.

EVENT CINEMA PRICING

These special screenings are priced differently to our regular cinema showings. Please check the website or call the Box Office for more information.

INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY

12A | 154 mins | Dir: James Mangold

Experience the return of legendary hero, Indiana Jones in the final instalment of this beloved swashbuckling film series.

Finding himself in a new era and approaching retirement, Indy (Harrison Ford) wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of a familiar evil return with old rival Jurgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen), Indy must team up with his goddaughter (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), don his hat and his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. The perfect, escapist blockbuster for the summer.

MY EXTINCTION

15 | 80 mins | Dir: Josh Appignanesi

What does it take for us to act on the climate crisis? In this funny, relatable portrait, a concerned yet ineffectual dad finds the first step is letting those unbearable feelings of climate anxiety in, instead of pushing them aside. He sets out to unmask the vested interests responsible, helping raise a generation’s leading authors in a vibrant chorus. My Extinction is an honest account of how to feel your feelings, act on your privilege, and get active when threatened with extinction. SAT

HELLO BOOKSTORE

PG | 86 mins | Dir: A. B. Zax

Ever since 1976, The Bookstore has been owned and operated by Matt Tannenbaum, a tall, solicitous, eccentric, engagingly garrulous lover of stories and words and literature who ritually answers the phone with a jaunty nerdish “Hello, bookstore!” Tannenbaum’s fondness for his store and its wares is a beautiful thing to behold, even at its most vulnerable. This intimate portrait of The Bookstore and the family at its heart offers a journey through good times, hard times, and the stories hidden on the shelves. Lovers of books, and especially bookstores, will be swept away by this real-life survival story.

TUE 1 AUG 17:30 WED

ELEMENTAL

PG | 109 mins | Dir: Peter Sohn

An original new feature film from Pixar Studios (Toy Story) set in Element City, where fire, water, land and air residents live together.

Arriving at the culturally diverse Elemental City, the fiery Lumen family (Bernie, his wife Cinder, and their tough and quick-witted young daughter Ember) left their families behind to start a new life for themselves. No one knows how to pronounce their names, and in a city primarily occupied by inhabitants comprised of water, they’re considered not welcome. Year’s later, a chance meeting with charismatic water element Wade, leads them on a journey where opposites attract and the two elements who physically cannot be together (literally, they cannot touch, as she’ll evaporate him, and he’ll extinguish her if they do) will come to realise just how compatible they truly are.

THE RED SHOES: NEXT STEP

12A | 111 mins | Dir: Jesse Ahern & Joanne Samuel

An Australian drama in which a young dancer must find a way to reignite her passion for ballet following a tragic event.

The film follows Sam, a gifted young dancer whose world spirals after an unexpected, life-changing event. Sam walks away from dancing and ballet, but the art form is in her blood, and she can’t resist the temptation to return. Life eventually leads Sam back to her old dance school – but not as a dancer. An old rival, a long-time crush, and her former dance teacher guide Sam back to what she loves most, but ultimately, it’s her own emotions and fears that she must confront to reignite her deep passion for dance.

INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR

15 | 107 mins | Dir: Patrick Wilson

The horror franchise’s original cast returns for the final chapter of the Lambert family’s terrifying saga. To put their demons to rest once and for all, Josh (Patrick Wilson) and a college-aged Dalton (Ty Simpkins) must go deeper into The Further than ever before, facing their family’s dark past and a host of new and more horrifying terrors that lurk behind the red door.

FRI 4 AUG 21:45

SMOKING CAUSES COUGHING

15 | 77 mins | Dir: Quentin Dupieux

A wildly inventive new French comedy from Quentin Dupieux, Smoking Causes Coughing follows the misadventures of a team of five superheroes known as the Tobacco Force - Benzene, Nicotine, Methanol, Mercury, and Ammonia. After a devastating battle against a diabolical giant turtle, the Tobacco Force is sent on a mandatory week-long retreat to strengthen their decaying group cohesion. Their sojourn goes wonderfully well until Lézardin, Emperor of Evil, decides to annihilate planet Earth. A quirky and sweetly affable tour de force of irreverent comedy.

TUE 8 AUG 20:30

SQUARING THE CIRCLE

15 | 101 mins | Dir: Anton Corbijn

This is the story of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell, the creative geniuses behind the iconic album art studio, Hipgnosis, responsible for some of the most recognisable album covers of all time (The Dark Side of the Moon, Houses of the Holy, Band on the Run, to name a few). They conjured into existence sights that no one had thought possible and were at the centre of the maddest, funniest and most creative era in the history of popular music. This is a charming, witty, beautifully crafted tale of challenging friendships, passion, and vision, full of fascinating anecdotes and big music personalities.

TUE 15 AUG 20:30

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLEDEAD RECKONING PART ONE

12A | 163 mins | Dir: Christopher McQuarrie

Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: to track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands.

With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake, and dark forces from Ethan’s past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by a mysterious, all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than his mission - not even the lives of those he cares about most. With an all-star cast including Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Esai Morales, Angela Bassett, Mark Gatiss, Nicholas Hoult, Rebecca Ferguson, Rob Delaney and Simon Pegg.

BARBIE

12A | 114 mins | Dir: Greta Gerwig

Join Barbie in Barbie Land, where everyone is a perfect being in a perfect place. Unless you have a full-on existential crisis. Or you’re a Ken.

After being expelled from Barbie Land for being a less-than-perfect doll, Barbie (Margot Robbie) and Ken (Ryan Gosling) set off on an adventure to the real world to find true happiness. Oscar-nominated writer/director Greta Gerwig brings Barbie to life in this live action movie. With an all-star cast including Dua Lipa, Emma Mackey, and Issa Rae, follow the story of Barbie as her world turns upside down, and her feet go flat. This is the summer’s most intriguing blockbuster - it will make you laugh, will Barbie make us cry? In Greta we trust.

ENTER THE DRAGON

50TH ANNIVERSARY

18 | 99 mins | Dir: Robert Clouse

Celebrate martial arts legend Bruce Lee’s final film in 4K for the first time! Sent to an exotic island by his government, a spy (Lee) competes in a deadly tournament by day and infiltrates a ruthless crime lord’s illegal drug operation by night. With plot twists, exquisite cinematography and bone-crushing fight scenes choreographed by Lee himself, Enter the Dragon remains essential, electrifying action viewing and cinema’s most influential martial arts action film.

WED 16 AUG 20:00

MANNEQUIN

PG | 90 mins | Dir: Michael Gottleib

Dirt in the Gate Movies are delighted to bring this 1987 summer classic to the Regent, screening from an original theatrical 35mm print.

Young artist Jonathan, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life. Gorgeous and vivacious, this femme fatale helps turn his career around, inspiring him to become the best window dresser in town, until their competitors want to put them out of business for good.

35MM FILM

OPPENHEIMER

15 | 179 mins | Dir: Christopher Nolan

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan (Interstellar, Dunkirk), this is an epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the paradox of the man who must risk destroying the world in order to save it.

Oppenheimer served as the director of the Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II, and is often credited as the “father of the atomic bomb” for his role in the Manhattan Project, the research and development undertaking that created the world’s first-ever nuclear weapons. This is a story rife with controversies and drama, which takes on nobody less than the man who ushered in a new level of war, whether he wanted it or not.

FRI 18 AUG 16:00

FRI 25 AUG 20:00

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SUN 20 AUG 20:00

SUN 27 AUG 15:45

BACKSTAGE TOURS

Take a peek behind the scenes at what makes the Regent tick.

Smell the greasepaint, tread the boards and lap up the limelight when you join one of the Regent’s exclusive tours. This is your chance to explore parts of the Regent that are normally off-limits to the general public, including the projection box, cinema museum, dressing rooms, lighting and sound booths, and behind the scenes in the backstage area.

TICKETS £7.50

Space is strictly limited so we advise to book early to avoid disappointment. Please be aware that there are two flights of stairs to access the projection room.

Next public tour:

Tuesday 1 August at 10.00am

Free Open Day tours: (as part of Dorset Architectual Heritage Week)

Saturday 9 September: 12.00pm & 3.00pm

CINEMA

ANDRÉ RIEU: LOVE IS ALL AROUND

U | 180 mins (approx)

The King of the Waltz invites you to his all-new cinema concert Love is All Around, from his beautiful hometown of Maastricht! André Rieu will again stage his glorious annual summer event in the iconic Vrijthof Square this year. The concert will be a musical feast with heart-warming pieces lovingly chosen by André, covering classics, popular singalongs, and delightful waltzes that make you want to dance. Share a concert experience filled with music, dance, love and happiness.

PRETTY RED DRESS

15 | 110 mins | Dir: Dionne Edwards

Travis has just been released from prison and it quickly becomes apparent that everything’s changed. While girlfriend Candice is on the up and auditioning to star in a musical, daughter Kenisha is struggling in school and her relationship with her mum is tense. So when Travis buys Candice her dream dress for an audition, rather than smoothing over the family’s problems, it ends up creating even more. Starring Alexandra Burke, and featuring the music of Tina Turner.

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES:

MUTANT MAYHEM

PG | 103 mins | Dir: Jeff Rowe & Kyler Spears

After years of being sheltered from the human world, the Turtle brothers set out to win the hearts of New Yorkers and be accepted as normal teenagers through heroic acts. Their new friend April O’Neil helps them take on a mysterious crime syndicate, but they soon get in over their heads when an army of mutants is unleashed upon them.

JOY RIDE

15 | 95 mins | Dir: Adele Lim

From the producers of Neighbours and the screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, comes a hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery that centres on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. When Audrey’s business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo, her irreverent childhood best friend; Kat, her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye, Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred trip becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.

MEG 2: THE TRENCH

12A TBC | 116 mins | Dir: Ben Wheatley

Jonas Taylor leads a research team on an exploratory dive into the deepest depths of the ocean. Their voyage spirals into chaos when a malevolent mining operation threatens their mission and forces them into a high-stakes battle for survival. Pitted against colossal, prehistoric sharks and relentless environmental plunderers, they must outrun, outsmart and outswim their merciless predators. This sequel to the 2018 hit The Meg promises to be just as funny, action-packed, and completely bonkers. Who doesn’t want to watch Jason Statham fight a big prehistoric fish? This is what summer is for.

SUBTITLED SHOWS

We are commited to offering subtitled showings of our most popular films whenever possible. Look out for the symbol in our listings.

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INDIANA JONES

Mon 31 July | 17:00

Tue 8 Aug | 17:00

SMOKING CAUSES COUGHING

Tue 8 Aug | 20:30

ELEMENTAL

Tue 15 Aug | 13:30

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE

Sun 20 Aug | 13:00

BARBIE

Tue 29 Aug | 17:00

PRETTY RED DRESS

Thu 31 Aug | 17:00

PARIS MEMORIES

Mon 4 Sep | 20:15

Wed 6 Sep | 17:30

OPPENHEIMER

Wed 6 Sep | 13:30

L’IMMENSITA

Mon 11 Sep | 20:00

SEIZE THEM!

Tue 12 Sep | 17:00

NT LIVE: FLEABAG

15 | 87 mins | Dir: Vicky Jones

After a record-breaking run in 2019, the hilarious award-winning play that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series is back on the big screen.

Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life. Fleabag may seem oversexed, emotionally unfiltered and self-obsessed, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. With family and friendships under strain and a guinea pig café struggling to keep afloat, Fleabag suddenly finds herself with nothing to lose.

SUN 3 SEP 17:00

PARIS MEMORIES

15 | 103 mins | Dir: Alice Winocour

Three months after surviving a terrorist attack in a bistro, Mia is still traumatised and unable to recall the events of that night. In an effort to move forward, she investigates her memories and retraces her steps. In the process, she forms bonds with fellow survivors, including wry banker Thomas and orphaned teenager Félicia. When she remembers that a stranger helped her make it through the attack, Mia resolves to find him, if only to make sure that he is alive. Paris Memories is a moving meditation on grief, healing, and the importance of connections forged in tragedy.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

NAME ME LAWAND

PG | 82 mins | Dir: Edward Lovelace

Five-year-old Lawand is on a quest to find a world where there are people like him – people who will understand him. Since birth, Lawand has been profoundly deaf and unable to communicate with those around him. He undertakes a treacherous journey with his family from Iraq to Derby, home of the Royal School for the Deaf. But this new life soon comes under threat when the family face deportation. Employing a striking visual style that frames Lawand’s development, from being voiceless to a voice representing others, Lovelace’s documentary is an inspirational and touching coming-of-age story. TUE

HAUNTED MANSION

12A TBC | 95 mins | Dir: Justin Simien

From the studio that brought you Pirates of the Caribbean comes a brand new film inspired by the classic theme park attraction, Haunted Mansion. When a single mum and her son move into a mansion, only to find that it is haunted, they enlist a former paranormal investigator-turned tour guide, a priest, a psychic, and a history professor to help rid their home of supernatural squatters. Starring Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito, Tiffany Haddish, Jamie Lee Curtis and Winona Ryder.

SEIZE THEM!

15 TBC | Dir: Curtis Vowell

A female-led comedy set in dark ages Britain that is funny, tender and outrageous.

Queen Dagan is master of all she surveys, with an ego to match - until she’s toppled by a revolution led by the charismatic Humble Joan. The Queen becomes a fugitive in her own land with a hefty bounty on her head. With the help of Shulmay, a former servant with a lot of secrets, and Bobik, a peasant who wants more out of life, Queen Dagan must face every conceivable hardship and danger as she embarks on a voyage to win back her throne. She also has to face up to the very worst parts of herself. Can she become Queen again? And can she become a better person while she does it? And what if she has to choose? This hilarious new comedy stars Aimee Lou Wood, Nicola Coughlan, Lolly Adefope, Nick Frost and Jessica Hynes.

TALK TO ME

15 | 94 mins | Dir: Danny Philippou & Michael Philippou

When a group of friends discover how to conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become hooked on the new thrill, until one of them goes too far and and opens the door to the spirit world, forcing them to choose who to trust: the dead or the living. With a gripping story and impressive practical effects, Talk to Me spins a terrifically creepy 21st-century horror yarn built on classic foundations.

L’IMMENSITÀ

12A | 99 mins | Dir: Emanuele Crialese

Set in 1970s Rome, Clara and Felice’s marriage has reached a point of no return; their children are the only thing that keeps them together. Adriana, the eldest, is in a state of refusal of her name and her identity, and her dogged pursuit of trying to convince everyone that she is a boy brings the already fragile stability of her family to breaking point. As the children search around them for guidance, everything changes, both inside and outside of themselves. With an always-superlative Penélope Cruz at its core, this vibrant coming-of-age story with undeniable heart is a truly memorable experience.

MON 11 SEP 20:00

GRAN TURISMO

12A TBC | 129 mins | Dir: Neill Blomkamp

Based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, this film is the ultimate wish fulfilment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver. Directed and co-written by Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium), this exciting blend of intense action and drama stars David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Geri Halliwell and Darren Barnet.

TUE 12 SEP 20:00

THU 14 SEP 13:00

WED 13 SEP 20:15

ROYAL OPERA HOUSE SEASON NOW ON SALE

This exciting programme of Opera and Ballet from the Royal Opera House offers audiences the best seat in the house, sharing the joy of live performance and the beauty of world-class art. Visit our website for more info and see what’s coming up in their 2023/24 season.

LIVE THEATRE BURSARY

We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Live Theatre Bursary to help fund new work and productions on the Regent stage.

We are looking to create a diverse range of cultural and artistic events at the Regent by offering up to £2500 to successful applicants to develop new productions at the Regent.

Open to individuals, community and charitable companies, collaborations, or those who may work a little differently.

Applications open August and September. Visit our website for more information and to apply.

GRINDFEST 2023

15 - 17 SEPTEMBER

Dirt in the Gate Movies is back for its fifth fun-filled cinematic extravaganza of classic genre movies, screening from glorious 35mm prints! This one is our biggest yet, spanning three days.

Our search of archives the world over leaves no film can unopened to bring rare 35mm prints out of the darkness. We are thrilled to screen them on the big screen in their original native release format, some not seen theatrically since their initial release!

Building on last year’s epic event, we are delighted continue our dedicated Short Film Showcase where you’ll be able to enjoy a specially curated collection of short films which we feel deserve more exposure alongside our selected features. Our Mystery Movie also returns - no clues until the lights fade and the curtains part! Expect some surprises during this mind-melting weekend of celluloid mayhem! Expect the unexpected!

A 3-DAY GRINDFEST PASS will give you access to all film screening for only £66. Individual film tickets available at £13 each.

FULL FESTIVAL LINE-UP

DAY ONE: FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER

19:00 - FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART III 3-D (1982)

CERT 18 | 95 mins | Dir: Steve Miner | 3 Day Pass Exclusive

21:15 - STREET TRASH (1987)

CERT 18 | 91 mins | Dir: J. Michael Muro

DAY TWO: SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

11:30 - DEAD END DRIVE-IN (1986)

CERT 18 | 88 mins | Dir: Brian Trenchard Smith

13:30 - LIFEFORCE (1985)

CERT 18 | 116 mins | Dir: Tobe Hooper

16:15 - SPLICE HERE: A PROJECTED ODYSSEY (2022)

CERT UNRATED | 119 mins | Dir: Rob Murphy

19:00 - THE TERMINATOR (1984)

CERT 18 | 107 mins | Dir: James Cameron

21:15 - MYSTERY MOVIE

CERT 18 | ??? mins | Dir: ???

DAY THREE: SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

11:30 - HOUSE (1985)

CERT 18 | 93 mins | Dir: Steve Miner

13:30 - THE SERPENT AND THE RAINBOW (1988)

CERT 18 | 99 mins | Dir: Wes Craven

15:30 - INTERNATIONAL SHORT FILM SHOWCASE

CERT 18 | 70 mins | Dir: Various

17:15 - REPO MAN (1984)

CERT 18 | 92 mins | Dir: Alex Cox

19:30 - THE THING (1982)

CERT 18 | 109 mins | Dir: John Carpenter

WEEKENDS AT 10.30AM

The best kid’s and family films on Saturday and Sunday mornings. From classic family films, to exciting new releases, entertain the kids with a magical trip to the cinema!

TICKETS £4.50

Sat 29 & Sun 30 July

RUBY GILLMAN,

PG | 91 mins

Sat 5 & Sun 6 August

TEENAGE KRAKEN

SPIDER-MAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE

PG | 136 mins

Sat 12 & Sun 13 August

SING

U | 108 mins

Sun 20 August

SING 2

U | 110 mins

Sat 26 & Sun 27 August

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS

U | 87 mins

Sat 2 & Sun 3 September

ELEMENTAL

PG | 109 mins

Sat 9 September (10am start)

THE SECRET LIFE OF PETS 2

U | 86 mins

RUBY GILLMAN, TEENAGE KRAKEN

MONDAYS AT 10.30AM

Join us on Monday mornings for a great selection of recent film releases you may have missed in our Silver Screen Cinema club.

All tickets are just £6 which includes a free hot drink and a biscuit when you arrive. All ages welcome!

TICKETS £6.00

Mon 31 July

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER

12A | 107 mins

Mon 7 August

LOVE AGAIN

12A | 104 mins

Mon 14 August CHAMPIONS

12A | 124 mins

Mon 28 August

HYPNOTIC

15 | 93 mins

Mon 4 September

JESUS REVOLUTION

12A | 121 mins

Mon 11 September

ASTEROID CITY

12A | 105 mins

BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER

JESUS REVOLUTION

LIVE ON STAGE

AT THE REGENT

We have an exciting programme of live shows coming to the Regent stage this season. From world-class tributes to your favourite artists, fascinating speakers, hilarious comedy, and your favourite local acts, there is something for everyone here at the Regent.

Visit www.theregent.co.uk for our full show listings.

UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

FRIDAY 28 JULY | 7.30pm | Tickets £28

Celebrating over 50 years of one of rock music’s most influential bands, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreates the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert. This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live. Featuring top-flight musicians and complete with video projections, a stunning light show and of course, over two hours of incredible music! Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd’s music as we tackle one of their most iconic albums ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’, played in its entirety.

ADELE: THE JOURNEY SO FAR

SUNDAY 30 JULY | 7.30pm | Tickets £26

Hand-picked by Adele to star in ‘Adele at the BBC’, Stacey Lee’s uncannily similar vocal timbre left the star gobsmacked. Coupled with a beautifully relaxed and honest rapport with audiences worldwide, Stacey captures Adele like nobody else. Beautiful imagery and video adorn the auditorium as audiences are treated to all the hits and much more including Chasing Pavements, Make You Feel My Love, Rolling In The Deep, Someone Like You, Set Fire To The Rain, Rumour Has It, Skyfall & Hello.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS?

THURSDAY 3 AUGUST | 7.30pm | Tickets £28

Theatres are alive. They all have stories to tell when the lights go out. And they all have a theatre ghost. This is a brand-new concept: a haunting night at the theatre; an original play unlike anything you have seen, or experienced, before; a new way of ghost storytelling! Settle in for a thrilling night of tales, mystery, murder – and ghosts –as our ‘paranormal experts’ tell the most fascinating ghost stories. But, nothing is what it seems, as time will tell throughout the evening... Are you brave enough?

THE ROCKET MAN

SATURDAY 5 AUGUST | 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50

This is the world’s favourite celebration to the musical icon that is Sir Elton John. Join us as Jimmy Love and his amazing live band take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of glorious Elton hits, including Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Crocodile Rock, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Tiny Dancer, Your Song, Bennie and the Jets, and many, many more. We take you on a journey through Elton’s life and career, the highs and the lows, with many a laugh brought to life live on stage.

THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

SUNDAY 6 AUGUST | 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50

This incredible cast not only look and sound like John, Paul, George, and Ringo, they generate the famed excitement of The Beatles – even including the Fab Four’s unique sense of humour. Enjoy hits like She Loves You, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, I Feel Fine, Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Here Comes the Sun, Get Back, and many more. The Magic of the Beatles is all you need for an unforgettable night of million-selling memories.

80S LIVE!

THURSDAY 10 AUGUST | 7.30pm | Tickets £29

You’ve made it through the wilderness, somehow, you’ve made it through and now we’re never gonna give you up! Get ready as we bring you the biggest 80s party show to tour the UK: 80s Live! Travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for the night out you have been dreaming of. Put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from Wham, The Weather Girls, Culture Club, Rick Astley, Madonna, Duran Duran, Soft Cell, The Human League, A-Ha, and more.

THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC

SATURDAY 12 AUGUST | 7.30pm | Tickets £29

The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA. Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all of ABBA’s number-one hits to the stage in a production like no other, including iconic songs such as Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, SOS, Take a Chance on Me, Fernando, The Winner Takes It All, and so many more! Now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show for 2023!

THE MAKINGS OF A MURDERER

SUNDAY 13 AUGUST | 7.30pm | Tickets £28.50

Investigating the UK’s most notorious serial killers. A chilling, thrilling, night with the Scottish detective David Swindle, the man who brought serial killer Peter Tobin to justice. From Jack the Ripper, Peter Tobin, Harold Shipman, and Peter Sutcliffe, to the ‘Killer Couples’ Fred and Rose West, and ‘The Moors Murderers’ Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, get the detective’s perspective on what makes a serial killer tick, the warning signs and clues behind the Makings of a Murderer.

SWING UNLIMITED BIG BAND: A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST | 2.30pm & 7.30pm | Tickets £18.50 / £16.50

Experience epic themes and songs from some of the greatest movies of all time. Featuring music from legendary composers such as John Williams, John Barry, Hans Zimmer, Jerry Goldsmith, and many more. On stage is Swing Unlimited’s expanded 20-piece ‘big band orchestra’ led by musical director James Stead. Behind them, stunning visuals accompany the show, drawing you in to the magic of the silver screen.

CHRISTCHURCH GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY PRESENTS

HMS PINAFORE

THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER | 7.30pm

FRIDAY 29 SEPTEMBER | 7.30pm

SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER | 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Tickets: £19 Full Price, £18 Concessions, £6 Under 16s and Students

HMS Pinafore is one of Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular works. With some contemporary adjustments, this production tells the tales of forbidden love and the inequalities of social and naval rank. But love still conquers all in this tongue-in-cheek adaptation and you’ll leave with a smile on your face and those catchy tunes in your head for days to come.

Don’t miss the boat so get your tickets now!

COMING SOON

MARTYN ASHTON: BIKE PARTY

WEDNESDAY 4 OCTOBER | 7.30pm | Tickets £19.50 / £16.50

One of the biggest personalities in mountain biking, former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials Rider, GMBN’s Martyn Ashton, was already a legend of the sport before his 2012 ‘Road Bike Party’ video and its sequel propelled him to even greater prominence. Despite a life-changing back-break in 2013, Martyn has continued to explore what’s possible on a bike!

ONE NIGHT OF ELVIS

FRIDAY 6 OCTOBER | 7.30pm | Tickets £28

Lee Memphis King, Europe’s most successful Elvis Presley tribute artist, recreates the essence of the King with consummate ease and an almost unbelievable combination of stunningly accurate vocals and incredible passion in every performance. Over the last ten years, Lee has picked up numerous accolades and has headlined and sold-out some of the most prestigious venues across the UK and beyond.

NEXT SEASON

BOWIE EXPERIENCE

SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER | 7.30pm | Tickets £28

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must-see for all Bowie fans, this latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy and continues to amaze audiences with an astounding attention to detail, bringing the golden years of David Bowie to life on stage.

THE ROLLING STONES STORY

THURSDAY 19 OCTOBER | 7.30pm | Tickets £27.50

The Rolling Stones Story is a high-energy concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest Rock ‘n’ Roll band. Let’s ‘Spend the Night

Together’ in the company of Mick and the boys and you will experience a truly authentic Rolling Stones spectacle; complete with an awesome production, the finest musicians, and the world’s No. 1 Mick Jagger lookalike in Paul Ashworth.

SEATING PLAN

CINEMA TICKET PRICES

Event Cinema, 35mm Film, and Live Show prices vary.

Concessions apply to over 60s, Under 16s & Students.

We accept CEA Cards for all cinema performances. Complimetary carer tickets for live shows are available from the Box Office.

INFORMATION

VISIT US

The Regent, 51 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS

Box Office and Cafe open 10:00 - 17:00, Monday - Sunday or 15 minutes before your performance.

HOW TO BOOK

Book online: www.theregent.co.uk

Over the phone: 01202 499199

GET IN TOUCH

Call the Box Office or email admin@theregent.co.uk

ACCESSIBILITY

There are stair lifts available in the foyer for guests using wheelchairs. The auditorium is accessible step-free via the side of the building. Please speak to a member of our front of house team when you arrive. There is no step-free access to the circle or circle bar.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

All tickets for Live Events and Event Cinema are nonrefundable or exchangeable.

Standard Cinema tickets may be returned no later than 48 hours prior to the screening for a refund to credit only. By booking tickets online, over the phone, or at the box office, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. For full Terms and Conditions visit: www.theregent.co.uk/terms

The Regent is managed by The Regent (Christchurch) Ltd.

Registered Charity: 1089084. Company No. 3941287

Disclaimer: The details in this booklet are correct at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes to the schedule and events may be cancelled and or amended with limited notice.

Film ratings, runtimes, and/or release dates may be altered after publication.

Please check our website regularly for any amendments to the programme.