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National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire (15)

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

“Gillian Anderson is utterly compelling” Guardian ★★★★★

A Streetcar Named Desire
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Benedict Andrews

Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels

Scoot Theatre present Quentin Blake’s: Mrs Armitage on Wheels, an interactive, energetic show, celebrating the joy of getting outdoors and being active. Featuring live music, puppetry and physical comedy. Ages 3+

Co-produced with Farnham Maltings, with additional support from Arts Partnership Surrey.

Twiggy (12A)

Featuring contributions from Dustin Hoffman, Paul McCartney, Charlotte Tilbury, Joanna Lumley and many more, Twiggy is an exploration of the model’s upbringing, career, relationships and everything else that has made her the woman she is today.

Directed by Sadie Frost, following her hugely successful debut feature on fashion designer Mary Quant.

Directed by Sadie Frost
1hr 33 mins // UK 2024

Escapes Preview: Mr Burton (12A)

Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film Mr Burton

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives under Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

Tickets to Mr Burton are completely free and available through the link 🔗

Escapes, supported by the BFI, awarding National Lottery funding, offers everyone the opportunity to enjoy the big screen experience and discover independent cinema. Whether someone that rarely prioritises a trip to the cinema, someone who treasures a visit but only as a special occasion, or someone who is keen to uncover new experiences, Escapes is on a mission to bring new audiences to the cinema with regular free tickets.

A Minecraft Movie (PG)

From Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, A Minecraft Movie, is the first-ever big screen, live-action adaptation of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time.

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Guardian ★★★

Directed by Jared Hess
With Jack Black, Jason Momoa
1hr 4o mins // US 2025

Encore Screening: Les Misérables – The Staged Concert Live! (40th Anniversary) – (12A)

Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.

3hrs including an interval

Mr. Burton (12A)

Based on a remarkable true story, discover how the poor son of a miner became one of the greatest actors the world has ever known, with the help of an unlikely mentor.

In the Welsh town of Port Talbot, 1942, Richard Jenkins (Harry Lawtey) lives as a wayward schoolboy, caught between the pressures of his struggling family, a devastating war, and his own ambitions. However, a new opportunity arises when Richard’s natural talent for drama catches the attention of his teacher, Philip Burton (BAFTA winner Toby Jones).

Taking Richard under his wing, the young man thrives thanks to Philip’s strict tutelage and the guidance of kindly landlady, Ma Smith (Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville). However, as the acting world comes within Richard’s reach, the burden of his past risks holding him back forever.

“Tender tale of Richard Burton and his teacher” ★★★★ Times

“Formative years of Richard Burton come under the microscope in an absorbing drama” ★★★★ Radio Times

Directed by Marc Evans
With Toby Jones, Harry Lawtey, Lesley Manville
2hrs 4 mins // UK 2024

Nottingham Organ Society…Chris Powell

Chris Powell has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s premier ‘entertainment organists’ as well as a truly international ambassador in the field of electronic and theatre organ music. Born in Manchester in 1971, he emigrated to New Zealand with his parents when just 2 years old. Returning to England at the age of 5, his education and formative years while growing up in Lancashire saw him pursue his love of music with piano and organ studies culminating in a string of engagements for both local concerts and dances from the age of 14 onwards. By the time he was 18, he had successfully auditioned to join the team of organists playing for dancing at the Tower Ballroom Blackpool and began to be recognised for his musical talents leading to a succession of invitations to perform at electronic and pipe organ venues.

Shout Out to the 60s

Get Ready to step back into the fabulous music of the 1960s with this toe-tapping, twisting, head-shaking’ celebration of the decade’s greatest idols, This show honours the Artistes who made the music of the era unforgettable, from Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Cilla Black, Petula Clark, Aretha Franklin, to the Shirelles, The Supremes, Tina Turner, and many more.

Featuring over thirty beloved hits, the performance takes audiences on an unforgettable journey with timeless songs like River Deep Mountain High, Son of a Preacher Man, Shout, Be My Baby, Walking Back to Happiness, You’re My World and The Locomotion

You’ll be dancing in your seat and singing along to every beat

Starring the powerhouse voices and harmonies of former West End singer Sandy Smith and Sophie Mairi, this show is already a hit with audiences across the country, bringing the magic of the 60s to life once again.

Revival

The ever-popular Revival will be back again this year!

Revival are a group of seasoned musicians who specialise in re-creating the sounds of the sixties and seventies. Based in Nottinghamshire, they have entertained audiences across the country for over 3 decades and have helped raise thousands of pounds for charity!

“They just keep Rockin ‘n’ Rollin’ along” – well, that’s the plan anyway!