Join Rebel Rebel for a powerful musical experience as they present the greatest hits of David Bowie from across his career, alongside a full performance of the landmark album Station To Station.
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Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, The Outrun is set in the otherworldly Orkney islands of Scotland. A brutally honest drama about addiction and recovery, strength and survival, mental health and the ability of the sea, the land and of people to restore life and renew hope.
After a decade away in London, 29-year-old Rona returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength in herself among the heavy gales and the bracingly cold sea.
“Saoirse Ronan is mesmerising in sobering addiction drama” Guardian ★★★★
Independent ★★★★ Filmhounds ★★★★
Directed by Nora Fingscheidt
With Saoirse Ronan
1hrs 57 mins | US 2023
Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) 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. ‘A glorious Golden Age spectacular’ (★★★★★ The Telegraph), 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 the show tune classics Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Too Darn Hot, Always True To You (In my Fashion) and Tom, Dick or Harry. A simple love story about two people who just can’t stand each other, Kiss Me Kate is unmissable all-zinging entertainment with ‘great songs, hot dancing, smart gags and glorious characters.’ (★★★★★ The Daily Mail)
2hrs 40 mins tbc
Out of respect and admiration for his brother-in-law, Professor Serebryakov, Vanya gave up his own personal happiness and, together with his niece Sonia, worked hard to run the estate and support the professor. When his sister dies, the professor retires and returns to the estate with his beautiful new wife, Yelena. However, his eccentric habits have made a mess of life on the estate.
At the same time, the seductive Yelena attracts the attention of Vanya and the country doctor Astenov, which makes the professor’s daughter Sonia, who has always been in love with Astenov, sad.
Vanya eventually discovers that his brother-in-law, whom he has always admired, is just an extremely selfish and flamboyant mediocrity. Disillusioned, Uncle Vanya pulls a gun on his brother-in-law…
Playwright: Anton Chekhov
Director: Adorf Shapiro
In Mandarin with English subtitles
Global Stage on Screen brings selected stage works from Asia to cinemas in the UK. The programme includes classics well-known to western audiences presented with an Eastern interpretation, alongside original stories drawn from the rich and vibrant Chinese artistic culture.
Experience the magic of musical theatre with the talented students of Copper Studios as they perform captivating vocal arrangements, accompanied by Alex Faulkner on the keys. Enjoy timeless classics from musical legends such as Sondheim, Schwartz, Lloyd-Webber, Menken, and more.
Featuring students from Stage Academy, The Stage School, Mini Musical Theatre, and Thursday Musical Theatre only.
Jodie Comer’s (Killing Eve) Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman play returns to cinemas.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.
Justin Martin directs this solo tour de force, captured live in 2022 during a sold out run at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.
“West End debuts don’t come more astonishing than this solo tour de force by Jodie Comer” Telegraph ★★★★
Guardian ★★★★ Times ★★★★ Independent ★★★★ The Stage ★★★★
*Includes sensitive subject matter including reference to sex, violence and rape
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.
Each month in the Bonington Theatre, we will meet at 10.30am for a 2-hour exploration workshop (discussions, exercises, some role play and improvisation for those brave enough!) examining the themes, context, characters, ideas and plot of a particular film. There will be a light buffet style lunch, teas and coffees or you can bring your own before watching the film at 1.30pm. The event should finish 3.00pm – 3.30pm depending on the length of the film.
Tuesday 8th October – The Critic
The Critic is a deliciously dark and sharp-witted thriller set in 1930s London ‘theatreland’ featuring an all-star cast including Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.
When the most feared and vicious theatre critic in town Jimmy Erskine (McKellen), finds himself suddenly in the crosshairs of the Daily Chronicle’s new owner David Brooke (Strong), he strikes a sinister Faustian pact with struggling actress Nina Land (Arterton) who is desperate to win his favour.
“Ian McKellen is a delicious performance as a catty gay theatre critic in 1930s” Guardian ★★★
Directed by Anand Tucker
With Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong
Running Time is 1hr 36mins
Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
In the first-ever fully CG-animated Transformers movie, Transformers One features a star-studded voice cast, including Chris Hemsworth, Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, with Laurence Fishburne, and Jon Hamm.
Empire ★★★ Guardian ★★★
Directed by Josh Cooley
1hr 44 mins // US 2024
It’s a dark time in ancient China. Dragons, once allies of men, have been hunted and thrown into dungeons. In a faraway fortress, a girl helps the last living dragon escape and joins him in a quest to retrieve the last dragon egg stolen by a sorcerer who wants to achieve immortality. This odd couple embarks on a journey learning to trust each other and to ensure the survival of the dragons’ lineage.
Guardian ★★★
Directed by Jianping Li, Salvador Simó
Voiced by Bill Nighy, Bill Bailey
1hr 39 mins // CHN / SPA 2024
Heroic poodle Freddy Lupin thinks he has everything it takes to lead his werewolf pack, but earning the respect of his packmates proves to be a challenge. If only he were more… wolfish. But when a wayward wish transforms him into a werewolf and deposits a mischievous moon spirit on earth, Freddy must restore the cosmic order before it’s too late.
With Batty and his dog pals along for the ride, Freddy must seek out a dangerous sorceress with a grudge against the wolf pack, before his new moon spirit friend runs out of life energy and fades away. One thing’s for sure – Freddy will never question being a poodle again.
Directed by Alexs Stadermann
1hr 38 mins // US 2024