National Theatre Live: Present Laughter (PG)

The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.

As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, sex, panic and soul-searching.

Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.

Also screening Friday 23 + Sunday 25 August

Tony Farrell Big Band: Songs and Music from the Movies and Musicals

Get ready for a spectacular evening of music at the Bonington Theatre on October 5th, 2024, as the Tony Farrell Big Band take the stage! 

Experience the magic of your favourite movies and musicals being brought to life through the powerful and enchanting sounds of a full big band. From timeless classics to modern hits, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through the world of cinematic and theatrical music. 

Don’t miss this extraordinary event that combines the elegance of live performance with the excitement of the big screen. Grab your tickets now and join us for a night of musical brilliance!

The Bikeriders (15)

The Bikeriders captures a rebellious time in America when the culture and people were changing. After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy (Jodie Comer) is inextricably drawn to Benny (Austin Butler), the newest member of Midwestern motorcycle club, the Vandals led by the enigmatic Johnny (Tom Hardy). Much like the country around it, the club begins to evolve, transforming from a gathering place for local outsiders into a dangerous underworld of violence, forcing Benny to choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club.

“Jodie Comer, Austin Butler and Tom Hardy are magnetic in this power struggle-cum-love triangle inspired by Danny Lyon’s 1968 photographic study of Chicago bikers” Guardian ★★★★★

“Austin Butler and Jodie Comer star as bikers in a gloriously retro Scorsesean-inspired drama” The i ★★★★★

“Jeff Nichols moves in on Martin Scorsese’s turf with this gritty tale of ice cool ne’er-do-wells” Telegraph ★★★★

Directed by Jeff Nichols
With Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy
1hrs 56 mins | US 2023

Wilding (PG) + Q&A

Based on Isabella Tree’s best-selling book by the same title, Wilding tells the story of a young couple that bets on nature for the future of their failing, four-hundred-year-old estate. The young couple battles entrenched tradition, and dares to place the fate of their farm in the hands of nature. Ripping down the fences, they set the land back to the wild and entrust its recovery to a motley mix of animals both tame and wild. It is the beginning of a grand experiment that will become one of the most significant rewilding experiments in Europe

*Monday 15 July (Recorded Q&A)

*Wednesday 17 July (Includes introduction from Mammoth – A Climate Action Cinema + Live Q&A)

Directed by David Allen
1hr 15 mins + 25 min Q&A // UK 2024

Gedling’s Got Talent

We are excited to be organising our first Flying High Expressive Arts CIC talent competition in a long time and we hope it will become an annual event. As a Community Interest Company, Flying High’s aims focus on creating inclusive opportunities for local people of all ages to engage in the arts and theatre. This event will be raising funds to support our Young Company who are performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this summer, a lifetime experience and as costs have risen so much this year, we wish to make it accessible for all members to have an equal opportunity to this offer. At the same time, this event will create an opportunity for local people to share their talents with a wider audience in the style of Britain’s Got Talent without the buzzers!

We have a number of acts entered including comedy, singing, dance, acting, gymnastics/acro, musical instrument playing from a range of ages. From the entries, around 20 will be selected to perform in front of an audience and our 4 judges this year who are:

Kev Castle (Hospitals Radio Presenter/Theatre Reviewer)
Loreto Murray (Voice Coach/Lecturer in Voice/Actor/Theatre Practitioner)
Ian Smith (Acting Coach and former Director of The Television Workshop)
Hayley Corah (Producer at Inspire Youth Arts/Dance Practitioner)

Tickets for this show will be available from Monday 3rd June and it would be so good to have a full audience to support all our performers and raise our much needed funds so thank you in advance.

Freud’s Last Session (12A)

London, September 3rd, 1939. The world is on the brink of war.

In his final days, Sigmund Freud, a recent escapee with his daughter from the Nazi regime, receives a visit from the formidable Oxford Don C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia). On this day, two of the greatest minds of the twentieth century intimately engage in a monumental session over the belief in the future of mankind and the existence of God.

“Anthony Hopkins is impeccable” Times ★★★★

Directed by Matt Brown
With Anthony Hopkins, Matthew Goode
1hrs 49 mins | UK/US 2023

Strike: An Uncivil War (15) + Recorded Q&A

Daniel Gordon’s feature documentary Strike: An Uncivil War tells the story of the Battle of Orgreave, the most violent confrontation between Miners and Police during the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike in Great Britain.

The year-long Miners’ Strike was the most divisive and violent industrial dispute that Britain has ever witnessed. Using powerful personal testimony, previously hidden government documents and a treasure trove of never-seen-before archive material, Strike follows the events at Orgreave, which took place on 18th June 1984.

The Miners’ Strike cut right to the heart of Britain’s social and political consciousness. It was about more than the economics of coal mines and encompassed regionality, class, community, masculinity, the role of women, relationships, marriage and family. The conflict spread across the land – from south east England, the Midlands and the North, to the coalfields of Wales and Scotland.

We are now told that the outcome changed Britain for good. In reality, there were perhaps no winners; Britain was left even more divided, and deep questions remain unanswered.

Witness at first hand the stories and recollections of the people on the front lines of this incredible moment in time, which split communities and the nation in two, and whose ripples still resonate to this very day.

“This is a tough, valuable, forthright film” Guardian ★★★★

These screenings will include a recorded Q&A featuring…

Chris Peace – Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
Kate Flannery – Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
Kevin Horne – former miner
Ian Mitchell – former miner
Daniel Gordon – director

Alba Rosa (12A)

Alba Rosa is the story of Grace following the death of her husband Carter in a terrorist attack while on holiday aboard. The couple were due to sell and leave their large old generational home to retire and travel.

Now Grace is alone she sinks into depression, pushing away her son, her slightly overbearing but well-meaning neighbour and her therapist. As Grace finally starts to process through the five stages of grief, will she finally come to acceptance, reconcile with her son and leave the house behind?

“Based on a true story and with a duration of just over an hour, this feature is a deep commentary about grief and isolation” ★★★★ UK Film Review

Directed by Bogdan Radu
With Nicola Wright
69 mins // UK 2024

Five Star Swing at Christmas

“A celebration of classic Seasonal Swing !” (Telegraph)

Swing into Christmaswith the unique Five Star Swing Band show – As featured at London’s Leicester Square Theatre and BBC “Children in Need” .Enjoy all your favourite Christmas songs with the dynamic swing band treatment from Glenn Miller, Sinatra, Basie, Nat King Cole – jazzing up those Jingle Bells! “Superb – they swing like crazy!” says Sheila Tracy, BBC.  As seen at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Ball & Blackpool Tower Ballroom. “Swing and Song of the highest order” – Telegraph. Featuring Simone from the Ivy Benson Orchestra, and Chris Smith (Jnr) composer and arranger for the BBC Radio Big Band, Herb Miller Big Band (Glenn’s brother)!

Flying High Film Workshop – The Fall Guy (15)

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 provided for those with the appropriate ticket or you can bring your own lunch. Teas, coffees and drinks will be available to buy before watching the film at 1.30pm. The event should finish 3.00pm – 3.30pm depending on the length of the film.

Tuesday 25th June – The Fall Guy (15) 

He’s a stuntman, and like everyone in the stunt community, he gets blown up, shot, crashed, thrown through windows and dropped from the highest of heights, all for our entertainment. And now, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, this working-class hero has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job. What could possibly go right?

From real life stunt man and director David Leitch, the blockbuster director of Bullet Train, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and the producer of John Wick, Nobody and Violent Night, comes his most personal film yet. A new hilarious, hard-driving, all-star apex-action thriller and love letter to action movies and the hard-working and under-appreciated crew of people who make them: The Fall Guy.

“Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt deliver a blast of pure high-wire showmanship” Telegraph ★★★★

“Delightful action comedy” Guardian ★★★★

Directed by David Leitch
With Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
N.B. The film is 2hrs 4 mins so will finish at 3.34pm