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Pet Shop Boys, actually – “Please: The 40th Anniversary”

40 Years of Please – Live!

Pet Shop Boys, actually bring you a dazzling celebration of 40 years of Please, the legendary debut album that launched Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe onto the world stage. For the first time, the album will be performed live in its entirety — from West End Girls to hidden gems rarely heard in concert. And of course, no show would be complete without the Pet Shop Boys’ biggest hits. Expect style, humour, and irresistible synth-pop energy in a night guaranteed to get you dancing.

The Long Walk (15)

From the highly anticipated adaptation of master storyteller Stephen King’s first-written novel, and Francis Lawrence, the visionary director of The Hunger Games franchise films (Catching Fire, Mockingjay – Pts. 1 & 2, and The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), comes The Long Walk, an intense, chilling, and emotional thriller that challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: how far could you go?

“Don’t walk, run to your nearest cinema to see this!” Filmhounds ★★★★★

Directed by Francis Lawrence
With Cooper Hoffman
1hrs 48 mins // US 2025

Club Mistero – Can you solve the case?

Step into the dangerous but dazzling world of Club Mistero, set in 1920s New York, a thrilling murder mystery that combines glitz, glam, and suspense. In the heart of a speakeasy, surrounded by deception and secrets, a murder unravels a web of betrayal, revenge, and power. As tensions rise, the line between friend and foe is blurred, and everyone is a suspect.

With sharp dialogue, unexpected twists, and a dynamic cast, Club Mistero is a gripping, immersive theatre experience that will keep you guessing until the end. Who will survive the night?

85 minutes + interval

*Content Warning- Violence, strong language, alcohol and era related references. Age Guidance 14+

Escapes Preview: I Swear (15)

Free tickets are now available for our latest Escapes film I Swear

From a teenager struggling to fit in to a present day advocate, this is John Davidson’s journey. 

I Swear tells the “remarkable and life-affirming” true story of John Davidson, following his journey from a misunderstood teenager growing up with Tourette syndrome in 1980s Britain to adulthood, finding inspiration in his experiences and discovering his purpose in advocating for others.

Be first to see I Swear on 6 – 7 October for FREE, ahead of its official release on 10 October. Book your tickets today and get ready for a film that will stick with you!

Supported by British Film Institute awarding National Lottery funding.

East Street Band – Bruce Springsteen Tribute

The East Street Band bring you the authentic sound of Bruce Springsteen and his mighty E Street Band, with songs from Greetings from Asbury Park to Letter To You and everything in between.  With this seven-piece band of first class musicians, you can expect all the classic hits and plenty of deep cuts to keep you rocking all night.  So, if you were Born to Run, grab your ticket and your suitcase for a ride down Thunder Road to Dancing in the Dark with the hard-rockin’, pants-droppin’, earth-shockin’, history-makin’, booty-quakin’, legendary EAST STREET BAND!

Bonington Jazz Company Christmas Special… Jeanie Barton (In the Bar!)

Nottingham’s popular Jazz Vocalist and songwriter Jeanie Barton needs no introduction. Jeanie performs some arrangements of classic Christmas tunes re-imagined in a variety of jazz styles arranged and re-harmonised by BJC pianist and musical director Neil Hunter to get your feet tapping at the start of the festive season.

Bonington Jazz Company… Frankie Tavoni (In the Bar!)

Francesca ‘Frankie’ Tavoni is a vocalist and teacher hailing from Nottingham who has sung in a variety of genres for the past 20 years and is currently making a name for herself as a jazz performer, particularly for her performances of Bossa Novas and other Latin music styles, but also her rich and soulful performances of Classic American songbook material.

With an Italian family background and a lifelong passion for languages and singing, Frankie Tavoni’s unique offering is to flavour her performances with songs in a range of languages including English and Italian, but also French, Spanish and Portuguese. Frankie weaves her own unique style into each story she tells and delivers a heartfelt performance that never fails to enchant her audiences.

Night of the Zoopocalypse ( Cert TBC)

When a meteor crashes into Colepepper Zoo, it unleashes a virus that transforms the zoo animals into zombies. Gracie, a quirky young wolf, teams up with a gruff mountain lion named Dan to lead a wacky team of animals on a perilous mission to escape the virus and rescue their zoo, on one spooky Night of the Zoopocalypse!

Directed by Rodrigo Perez-Castro, Ricardo Curtis
1hrs 34 mins // CAN/FRA/BEL 2025

Bonington Jazz Company… Jeanie Barton (In the Bar!)

Join acclaimed jazz singer and songwriter Jeanie Barton for a night of unforgettable music. With her warm stage presence and silky vocals, Jeanie will perform a hand-picked programme that blends:

✨ Timeless songs from films you know and love

✨ Show-stopping hits from classic musicals

✨ A selection of her own original works, showcasing her talent as a songwriter Expect elegance, storytelling, and the spirit of jazz running through every note.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz lover or simply enjoy great live music, this promises to be a truly special evening.

Jeanie will be joined by David ‘Stickman’ Higgins on drums and Paul Gray on double bass and guitar.

“Barton’s vocal sound is warmly melodic and mature, and she delivers the songs with evident sincerity.” — Jazz Journal

“Jeanie is a joyous performer with an effortless style…” — Neil Bennison, Music Programme Manager, Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham

Catch-up Screenings: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

“Hilarious, tear-jerking send off” Express ★★★★

Guardian ★★★ Telegraph ★★★ Independent ★★★

Directed by Simon Curtis
With Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael
2hr 2 mins TBC // UK/US 2025