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Flying High Film Workshop- Penguin Lessons (12A)

We would love you to join us for this once a month opportunity for adult members of the community to come together for fun, camaraderie, learning, sharing food and film.

Tuesday 20th May – The Penguin Lessons

Based on a true story, a British teacher, Tom (Steve Coogan) moves to Argentina in 1976 seeking a quieter life at an elite boarding school. This is a poignant dramedy follows Tom’s personal and political awakening after he adopts a penguin during a cataclysmic period in Argentine history.

The film is directed by Peter Cattaneo and features Jonathan Pryce and Vivian El Jabar

10.30 – Exploration workshop examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of the film as well as examining the acting styles and direction.

12.30 – A light buffet style lunch, teas and coffees

1.30 – Watching the film explored in the workshop

3.20 – End of Film

Tickets are £15.00 (with lunch) & £10.00 (without lunch)

Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo- Love & Death (PG)

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo – Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.

Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday.

Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius – discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.

1hr 30 mins // UK 2017

Oscar Catch-up Screenings: Flow (U)

Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences.

Winner of the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature

“A mesmerising, wondrous example of animation’s potential” ★★★★★ Empire

“Oscar-winning animation is a beautiful and painterly animal adventure” ★★★★ Guardian

★★★★ Telegraph

Directed by Gints Zilbalodis
1hrs 25 mins // LAT/FRA/BEL 2024

SIX The Musical Live! (12A) – Encore Screenings

Winner of over 35 awards, experience the best of British Musical HER-story in a live capture of the must-see musical sensation, SIX the Musical. The Original West End cast reunite at London’s Vaudeville Theatre in front of a sold-out audience to strut their stuff and re-write their Tudor traumas in an unmissable cinematic recording of the show packed full of style, sass, and sensational songs.

Watched by audiences of over 3.5 million, SIX the Musical, has become a global theatre phenomenon since it’s 2017 debut at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it has redefined the boundaries of musical theatre. The show tells the extraordinary story of the six wives of King Henry VIII, who step out of the shadow of their infamous husband and reclaim their own narratives.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the pop-inspired musical brings the queens – Catherine of Aragon (Jarnéia Richard-Noel), Anne Boleyn (Millie O’Connell), Jane Seymour (Natalie Paris), Anne of Cleves (Alexia McIntosh), Katherine Howard (Aimie Atkinson), and Catherine Parr (Maiya Quansah-Breed) — right into the 21st century with infectious, empowering performances, accompanied by the on-stage band, the Ladies in Waiting.

Disney’s Snow White (PG)

Disney’s Snow White is a live-action musical reimagining of the classic 1937 film. The magical music adventure journeys back to the timeless story with beloved characters Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, and Sneezy.

Directed by Marc Webb
With Rachel Zegler
1hr 49 mins // US 2025

Warfare (15)

Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, overwatching the movement of US forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.

“A sensory blitz that’s hard to forget” Times ★★★★★

“War is hell, and Warfare refuses to shy away from it” Empire ★★★★★

“Nerve-shredding real-time Iraq war film drags you into visceral frontline combat” Observer ★★★★★

“Based on memories of a battle in Iraq, Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza’s film is an astonishing evocation of the fire and fury of real conflict” Telegraph ★★★★★

Directed by Ray Mendoza & Alex Garland
1hr 36 mins // US 2025

Our Future for a Cleaner Greener Gedling: 2040 (PG) + Short Films- Free Screening!

Join us on World Environment Day to see how people are going greener in Gedling – including using electric cars and living in greener homes. Book your free tickets today!

There will be talks and short films from people living in the borough, as well as expert speakers, then a free sustainable lunch and a screening of the feature documentary film 2040.

Agenda:

10 – 10.20am – Arrival, refreshments

10.30 – 10.40am – Speaker 1:  Welcome and introduction to the day, Councillor Viv McCrossen, Portfolio Holder for Climate Change and Natural Habitat

10.40 – 11am – Speaker 2:  Owner of electric cars,  Nottinghamshire County Council and Councillor Viv McCrossen: Electric cars –a resident who has transitioned from fossil fuel car to electric, The LEVI Project, Active travel at Redhill Leisure Centre and Arnot Hill Park

11 – 11.20am – Speaker 3:  Adrian Prestidge, Nottinghamshire County Council and Keepmoat: An energy efficient home in Gedling, Warm Homes Grant/Eco 4, Gedling Green; new homes fit for the future (TBC)

11.20 – 11.35am – Speaker 4:  Representative from local businesses; Blue Stamp Travel and Wheldon’s Garage

11.35 – 11.50am – Speaker 5:  Jill Carter, Pulp Friction: sharing community sustainable practices

11.50am – 12pm – Thank you/next steps and closing remarks

12 – 12.50pm – Free sustainable lunch (Pulp Friction) with opportunity to network

1 – 2.30pm – Screening of documentary feature film ‘2040 (PG)’

This event is funded by Innovate UK and hosted by Gedling Borough Council.

The venue is easily accessible by bus and we encourage sustainable travel where possible i.e. walking or cycling. Cycle parking is available outside Bonington Theatre and an electric vehicle charging point in the car park. If driving, we encourage car sharing.

There will be a photographer/videographer at the event. Content from the day will be shared on the digital marketing channels (social media, website, etc.). If you wish to not be included in videos/photos, please notify a member of the event team on the day.

*Please note, the £1 Transaction Fee will be removed when checking out

Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning (12A)

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

“World-saving Tom Cruise signs off with wildly entertaining adventure” Guardian ★★★★★

“This dazzlingly ambitious finale sees Ethan Hunt take on a challenge of biblical proportions – and he doesn’t let us down” Telegraph ★★★★★

Independent ★★★★

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie
With Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg
2hrs 48 mins // US 2025

André Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz The Night Away!

Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas!

Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, this concert will take you on a journey filled with joy, love, and heartfelt emotion.

Let yourself be swept away by one of the most romantic events of the year, bigger and more dazzling than ever, on the big screen. Bring someone special and create cherished memories as you Waltz the Night Away with André Rieu — only in cinemas this summer!

Flying High Film Workshop – Twiggy (12A)

We would love you to join us for this once a month opportunity for adult members of the community to come together for fun, camaraderie, learning and film. Please note that the timings are in the afternoon and not the morning as previous workshops have been.

2.00 – Exploration workshop examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of the film as well as examining the acting styles and direction.

4.00 – Teas, coffees and snacks

4.30 – Watching the film explored in the workshop

6.00 – End of Film

Thursday 24th April  – Twiggy (12A)

This a beautifully filmed documentary directed by Sadie Frost, following her hugely successful debut feature on fashion designer Mary Quant. This is an honest and heartfelt exploration of the Twiggy’s upbringing, career, relationships and everything else that has made her the woman she is today.

In addition to focusing on the fashion, celebrity and pop culture of the times, it also gives us a glimpse into British class structures, attitudes and gender politics of the ‘Swinging Sixties’ and throughout Twiggy’s life. It features contributions from Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney, Charlotte Tilbury, Joanna Lumley and many more.

N.B. The film is 93 mins so will finish just after 6.00pm.