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‘A murder mystery and a comedy play rolled into one.’
Actor Ray Martin is opening the village fete, playing on his fame as TV’s Inspector Brady. Little does he know that ambition, infidelity, and ‘marrow envy’ will lead to murder, and he’ll be left to solve it, and … without a script!
Written by Richard James
Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting the new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence uncovers a trail of deep secrets left in the dead Pope’s wake, secrets which could shake the foundations of the Church.
Guardian ★★★★ Times ★★★★ Metro ★★★★
Nominated for 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Ralph Fiennes) and Best Supporting Actress (Isabella Rossellini)
Directed by Edward Berger
With Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini
2hrs // US 2024
The ever-popular Mayor’s Panto returns to the Bonington for two performances of this popular tale! Book early to avoid disappointment, as this will sell-out!
All in aid of the Mayor’s chosen charity- Parkinson’s UK
Despite a November released in the US, we had to wait until January 2024 for The Holdovers, robbing this instant Christmas classic of its rightful place. So we’re bringing it back for a festive screening, with a complimentary gourmet Christmas cob! Vegan and vegetarian options will be available
From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit the handful of students with nowhere to go. Eventually he forms an unlikely bond with one of them — a damaged, brainy troublemaker (newcomer Dominic Sessa) — and with the school’s head cook, who has just lost a son in Vietnam (Da’Vine Joy Randolph).
“Hilarious and heartfelt, it’s a tale to be treasured” Empire ★★★★★
Guardian ★★★★ Times ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★
Nominated for 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Actor (Paul Giamatti) and Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph)
Winner of 1 Academy Award – Best Supporting Actress (Da’Vine Joy Randolph)
Directed by Alexander Payne
With Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
2hrs 10 mins // US 2023
*Food will be served from 6.30pm. The film will start at 7.30pm
After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ epic animated musical Moana 2 reunites Moana (Auli‘i Cravalho) and Maui (Dwayne Johnson) for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers.
“An exhilarating, romping sequel with songs that put Wicked to shame” Telegraph ★★★★
Directed by David Derrick Jr., Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller
Voiced by Auli‘i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson
1hr 40 mins // US 2024
Who wants VIP tickets to see Paul McCartney in a small intimate venue? Who wants to hear original stripped down arrangements of some of the most iconic songs ever written? Who wants to hear the stories behind the songs and get up close and personal with the greatest singer songwriter of the 20th Century? Well sadly, we can’t give you that! But we can give you the next best thing!
‘ALL THINGS McCARTNEY’
A unique acoustic celebration of the music of Paul McCartney, Wings, and of course The Beatles. Wonderfully performed with a fascinating variety of acoustic instruments and beautiful vocal harmonies Steve Littlewood’s performance is pivotal and engaging as he hosts and charms with his captivating portrayal of the great man. Experience your favourite ‘Macca’ songs (as you’ve never heard them before)
Tall tales, fascinating facts and a whole lot of fun and surprises along the way…
Relive the console battles of the 80s , 90s and 00s game eras. Iconic characters, memorable music and enchanting visuals. Pick up and play Retro Gaming brought to you by ItsMuchMore, enjoy a blast from the past or jump into a forgotten gem. Come have a game, socialise, chat and have a fun few hours of gaming.
Born 29th January 1988 in Nottingham, Simon began playing on a Yamaha keyboard aged 11 inspired by a recording of the great Reginald Dixon being played in his Grandad’s living room. He used up money in his savings account to upgrade his keyboard when he was 13 and had lessons to hone his technique. It was clear that his playing style was suited to an organ and he purchased a Yamaha Electone HS8 just a few years later.
Simon played to his first audience aged just 15 whilst still at school and soon began providing holiday cover in pubs and clubs, playing to accompany singers. He continues to do this to this day!
Simon developed his technique further to be able to play for dancing, having played for local functions, fundraisers and events.
Over the years, Simon has built his collection of instruments to include a Yamaha SX970 keyboard, Technics GA1, Technics GA3 and a Technics EA5. All of which he transports to various events. He uses a Roland Fantom XR sound expander to reproduce the wonderful sounds of the Tower Ballroom in Blackpool.
Presented by the Nottingham Organ Society
Acclaimed Academy-award winning filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar (Parallel Mothers, Pain & Glory, Volver, Bad Education) returns with his first ever English language film, The Room Next Door.
Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) 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.
Guardian ★★★★ Times ★★★★ Total Film ★★★★ BBC ★★★★
Directed by Pedro Almodóvar
With Julianne Moore, Tilda Swinton
1hr 47 mins // SPA 2024
In 1960, sixteen newly independent African countries enter the United Nations. Congo becomes the arena in which the battle over the UN is fought. As Nikita Khrushchev pounds his shoe at the UN-top in reaction to the neo-colonial grab of the resources of newly independent Congo, UN delegates from African Countries are blackmailed. In an incredulous twist Patrice Lumumba’s assassination unites the Afro-Asian block, demanding the UN General Assembly to vote for immediate worldwide decolonisation. In this highly explosive context, the United States government dispatches Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, and Nina Simone as Jazz Ambassadors around the world – as a diversion from CIA-backed coups.
“Superb study of how jazz got caught between the cold war and the CIA” ★★★★★ Observer
Soundtrack to a Coup d’État review: coup for cats | Sight and Sound (bfi.org.uk)
Directed by Johan Grimonprez
2hr 30 mins // BEL / FRA / NLD