Cinema November 2024

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The Outrun 15, 1hr 58mins

THU 31 OCT 7.30PM & TUE 5 NOV 1.00PM S

Saoirse Ronan turns in yet another phenomenal award baiting performance in Nora Fingscheidt’s immersive adaptation of Amy Liptrops best-selling memoir.

30-year-old Ronna leaves rehab and a turbulent life in London and returns to the remote Orkney islands, hoping for a fresh start among the wild beauty of her childhood home. But it’s not easy to outrun the past, and memories of her drink and drug fuelled London life and troubled family history still haunt her.

The Substance 18, 2hrs 21mins

MON 4 NOV 7.30PM & SAT 9 NOV 11.00AM

Elisabeth Sparkle is a former A-lister past her prime and suddenly fired from her fitness TV show by repellent studio head Harvey. Elisabeth is soon drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug: The Substance. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn – temporarily – as the gorgeous, twentysomething Sue. The only rule? Time needs to be split: exactly one week in one body, then one week in the other. No exceptions. A perfect balance. What could go wrong?

Joker: Folie a Deux 15, 2hrs 18mins

SAT 9 NOV 7.30PM & WED 13 NOV 11.00AM

Joaquin Phoenix resumes his Oscar winning turn– and this time, it’s a musical!

Lady Gaga also stars as the woman who would go on to become Harley Quinn, who Arthur Fleck aka Joker meets while awaiting trial in Arkham State Hospital. Upon release, the pair embark on a doomed romantic misadventure.

Megalopolis 15, 2hrs 18mins

MON 11 NOV 7.30PM

Francis Ford Coppola returns with a dazzling, surrealist Roman Epic set in an imagined Modern America. The City of New Rome must change, causing conflict between Cesar Catilina, a genius artist who seeks to leap into a utopian, idealistic future, and his opposition, Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who remains committed to a regressive status quo, perpetuating greed, special interests, and partisan warfare. Torn between them is socialite Julia Cicero, the mayor's daughter.

Emilia Perez 15, 2hrs 12mins, in Spanish with subtitles

FRI 22 NOV 8.00PM

From renegade auteur Jacques Audiard comes an audacious fever dream of a film that defies genres and expectations.

Through liberating song and dance and bold visuals, this odyssey follows the journey of four remarkable women in Mexico, each pursuing their own happiness. The fearsome cartel leader Emilia enlists Rita, an unappreciated lawyer stuck in a dead-end job, to help fake her death so that Emilia can finally live authentically as her true self.

Blitz 12A, 1hr 54mins

SAT 23 NOV 8.00PM

TUE 3 DEC 4.00PM S

Saoirse Ronan leads a fantastic ensemble cast in Oscar winning director Steve McQueens World War II drama.

In war-torn London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on a journey back home as Rita searches for him.

The Apprentice 15, 1hr 41mins

SUN 24 NOV 7.30PM

A young Donald Trump, eager to make his name as a hungry second son of a wealthy family in 1970s New York, comes under the spell of Roy Cohn, the cutthroat attorney who would help create the Donald Trump we know today. Cohn sees in Trump the perfect protégé - someone with raw ambition, a hunger for success, and a willingness to do whatever it takes to win.

The Room Next Door

12A, 1hr 47mins

MON 2 DEC 7.30PM & WED 4 DEC 4.00PM

Pedro Almodóvar’s first English language film stars Julianne Moore 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.

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.

Girls Will Be Girls

15, 1hr 58mins

MON 4 NOV 7.00PM & SAT 9 NOV 11.30AM

Set in an Indian boarding school, this superbly crafted first feature explores the complex dynamic that evolves when A list head prefect Mira brings home her dashing study pal Sri. Her youthful mother Anila knows full well what is really going on, but tolerates their burgeoning relationship under her careful watch. Anila’s relationship with Sri soon turns flirtatious as she attempts to reignite a lost youth, while a patriarchal society looks on with disapproval.

A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things

FRI 22 NOV 7.30PM & SUN 24 NOV 7.00PM

PG, 1hr 28mins

Mark Cousins climbs inside the creative mind of British modernist artist Wilhelmina Barns-Graham. Mark Cousins’ characteristic lilting Irish brogue takes us into the neglected life and creative mind of “Willi”, who never received the recognition she deserved in her lifetime (mostly because of her gender) but is now regarded as a pioneer of the Modernist movement. In 1949, she visited the Grindelwald glacier and experienced an epiphany that rewired her brain and forever changed her approach to her art.

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

15, 1hr 42mins, 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.

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, 1hr 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.

André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok.

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

Event Cinema:

Prices vary. See individual event for details.

MEMBERS GET £1 OFF A TICKET PER SCREENING

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