Pedro Almodóvar’s first English language film stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton.
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Small Things Like These
12A, 1hr 37mins
WED 4 DEC 7.30PM & WED 11 DEC 4.00PM S
Cillian Murphy turns in a moving, understated performance in this haunting adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novel.
It is 1985 in the run-up to Christmas in a small town in County Wexford, Ireland. Bill Furlong toils as a coal merchant to support himself, his wife and his five daughters. Early one morning while out delivering coal at the local convent, he makes a discovery that forces him to confront his past and the complicit silence of a town controlled by the Catholic Church.
Juror #2
12A, 1hr 53mins
MON 9 DEC 11.00AM & THU 12 DEC 7.30PM
94-year-old Clint Eastwood’s final film is a gripping courtroom drama. Nicholas Hoult stars as family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a highprofile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict-or free-the wrong killer.
Anora
18, 2hrs 19mins
MON 9 DEC 2.00PM & WED 11 DEC 7.30PM
The director of The Florida Project returns with a dazzling modern day Cinderella story.
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled. Frequently defying audience expectations, this raucous no holds barred take on Pretty Woman is an exhilarating ride.
Paddington in Peru PG, 1hr 43mins
SUN 15 DEC 6.00PM, MON 16 DEC 2.00PM
FRI 20 DEC 2.00PM S, MON 23 DEC 10.00AM SF
Back on home turf and mischievous as ever!
Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Gladiator 2 15,
2hrs 30mins
MON 16 DEC 7.30PM & WED 18 DEC 7.30PM
I will have my vengeance, in this life or the next…
Years after witnessing the death of Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius must enter the Colosseum after the powerful emperors of Rome conquer his home. With rage in his heart and the future of the empire at stake, he looks to the past to find the strength and honour needed to return the glory of Rome to its people.
The Wild Robot U,
1hr 42mins
FRI 27 DEC 10.00AM & FRI 3 JAN 10.00AM
Sometimes, to survive, you must become more than you were programmed to be.
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Moana 2 15, 2hrs 18mins
SAT 28 DEC 10.00AM, MON 30 DEC 10.00AM
THU 2 JAN 10.00AM
The ocean is calling....but now it must be tamed Join Moana, Maui and a brand-new crew of unlikely seafarers on an expansive new voyage. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Wicked PG, 2hrs 41mins
SUN 29 DEC 10.00AM & SAT 4 JAN 10.00AM
Wicked spotlights the untold stories of Oz’s most famous (or infamous) characters, namely the Wicked Witch of the West and her unlikely friend, Glinda the Good Witch. The show follows green-skinned star Elphaba from birth to college and through the life-changing events which eventually label her “wicked,” introducing spoiled rich girl Glinda, local prince and heartthrob Fiyero and even the Wizard of Oz himself, a troubled man very unlike the one you may remember.
Half-Price Cinema Tickets
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Join our free Film Club and get half-price cinema tickets when you bring your friends. Valid on films until Tue 31 Dec 2024.
Event Cinema
Experience stunning performances from The National Theatre, The Royal Opera and more, all on the big screen.
Kiss Me Kate: The Musical
12A, 2hrs 40mins, £13.50 - £18.50
TUE 3 DEC 7.30PM
Adrian Dunbar and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block lead a stellar cast in a sizzling new 5-star production of Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican in London especially for the big screen. Cole Porter’s legendary musical comedy has backstage shenanigans, Shakespearean sonnets and singing gangsters – not to mention a romance that’s just too darn hot – and a full-scale orchestra performing show tune classics.
Andre Rieu's 2024 Christmas Concert:
Gold and Silver TBC, £13.50 - £18.50
MON 9 DEC 7.00PM & FRI 13 DEC 2.00PM
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen.
The Royal Ballet: Cinderella
195 mins (two intervals), £13.50 - £18.50
TUE 10 DEC 7.15PM
Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...With a little bit of magic, she is transported into an ethereal new world – one with fairies, where pumpkins turn into carriages, and where true love awaits.
The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
165 mins (one intervals), £13.50 - £18.50
TUE 17 DEC 7.00PM
Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.
The Studio Screen
The Studio Screen is an intimate, 22-seat screening room located on the first floor of the theatre, just beyond the bar. This cozy venue is dedicated to showcasing world cinema, British independent films, archival collections, and family favourites, all projected in stunning 4K quality. We have now introduced pick your own seats for this screen, as we do for the Main Screen. All Studio Screen films start at the time advertised; please arrive promptly.
The Crime Is Mine
15, 1hr 48mins, in French with subtitles
TUE 3 DEC 7.00PM & MON 9 DEC 2.30PM
Madeline, a young, ambitious and completely talentless actress, is accused of murdering a sleazy producer. Alongside her best friend Pauline, an aspiring lawyer, she sets out to clear her name while navigating the chaos of the French justice system. Lavish production design and costumes provide a gorgeous art deco background for Director Francois Ozon to play homage to 1930’s screwball comedies in a playful, sharp witted and suspenseful satire of sexual politics and societal norms.
My Favourite Cake
12A, 1hr 37mins, in Persian with subtitles
WED 4 DEC 7.00PM & MON 9 DEC 11.30AM
70-year-old Mahin has been living alone in Tehran for decades since her husband died and her daughter left for Europe. One afternoon, tea with friends leads her to reassess her life and choices; she decides to break her solitary routine and revitalise her love life. On a chance outing, she comes across a lonely taxi driver called Esmail. As Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
Timestalker 15, 1hr 46mins
WED 11 DEC 7.00PM & THU 12 DEC 7.00PM
Groundhog Day meets Monty Python in this entertaining anti-romcom.
Hopelessly lovesick Agnes is continuously reincarnated to relive the same doomed romance, repeatedly falling for a strikingly similar man, who always leads her to a gruesome death. Continuing through the centuries with similarly gory results each time, the object of her unrequited infatuation takes various guises – landed gentry, highwayman, rock star – but is always a complete and utter jerk.
It’s A Wonderful Life U, 2hrs 12mins
TUE 17 DEC 2.30PM & FRI 20 DEC 2.30PM
The perennial Christmas favourite returns to the big screen. Frank Capra’s story of a suicidal businessman who is rescued by an Angel who shows him how bad other people lives would be if he never existed is the ultimate feel-good film and a wonderful Christmas treat.
White Christmas U, 2hrs
WED 18 DEC 7.00PM & MON 23 DEC 11.00AM
Enjoy the 70th Anniversary of the classic musical on the big screen
Singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis join sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what’s the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that’s sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!
S Subtitled screening
All foreign language films also have English subtitles
SF / DF Sensory / Dementia Friendly screenings (these screenings begin promptly)
How a Dementia Friendly screening differs from a regular screening:
– Tickets just £4, carers go half price at £2
– The Lights in the Auditorium are left on low
– We don't show any trailers or adverts
– If you need to move around or stretch your legs please do so
– If it's a musical number or sing along, you are welcome to sing!
– We include a 15 minute interval during the film
PRICES
Cinema:
Full price: £9.50, Concessions: £8.50, 16–25s & Children: £5
