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Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to packed theatres and festivals throughout Europe. A stunning stage show, which combines costume changes, lighting effects and a faithful reproduction of the Abba sound.
A great evening’s entertainment is guaranteed for all age ranges. The band love audience participation, so you can sing along, clap or even get up and dance. If however you are ‘too posh’ to join in, then no problem, just rattle your jewellery!!!
Jazz vocalist Mandy Tatton delivers beautiful swinging jazz steeped in the influences of Blossom Dearie and Diana Krall, as well as delicious Samba and Bossa Nova songs from Brazil.
Swinging accompaniment from the superb Bob Hudson Trio who will also present a few feature numbers of their own. We also have an extra special guest musician in Eliot Lewis on guitar to add to the mix.
A night of melodic but toe tapping jazz is in store!
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 before watching the film at 1.30pm. The event should finish 3.00pm – 3.30pm depending on the length of the film.
Tuesday 27th February – The Color Purple
The Color Purple centres around Celie’s painful but triumphant journey of self-realisation as she faces prejudice, abuse and sexual violence, eventually leaving her abusive husband for a romantic relationship with jazz singer, Shrug Avery and becomes an independent business woman.
This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel, featuring jubilant and defiant songs in the face of challenging themes.
Nominated for 1 Academy Award– Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks)
N.B. This film is 2 hrs 20 mins so will finish at 3.40pm.
Peerless cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) for the last 20 years. Bonding over a passion for gastronomy and mutual admiration, their relationship develops into romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. But Eugenie is fond of her freedom and has never wanted to marry Dodin.
So, he decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. A delectable feast for the senses, The Taste of Things is a stunningly beautiful romance that simmers with emotion. The new film from acclaimed director Trần Anh Hùng, it will be an unmissable cinematic treat.
“Every frame is delectable” Little White Lies ★★★★★
“You’ll swear you can smell and taste every shot” Telegraph ★★★★
Times ★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Observer ★★★★
*In French subtitles
Directed by Trần Anh Hùng
With Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel
2hrs 15 mins // FRA 2023
Peerless cook Eugenie (Juliette Binoche) has worked for the famous gourmet Dodin (Benoît Magimel) for the last 20 years. Bonding over a passion for gastronomy and mutual admiration, their relationship develops into romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. But Eugenie is fond of her freedom and has never wanted to marry Dodin.
So, he decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her. A delectable feast for the senses, The Taste of Things is a stunningly beautiful romance that simmers with emotion. The new film from acclaimed director Trần Anh Hùng, it will be an unmissable cinematic treat.
“Every frame is delectable” Little White Lies ★★★★★
“You’ll swear you can smell and taste every shot” Telegraph ★★★★
Times ★★★★ Empire ★★★★ Observer ★★★★
*French Breakfast Food will be served from 9.45am onwards, with the film starting at 10.30am
*In French subtitles
Directed by Trần Anh Hùng
With Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel
2hrs 15 mins // FRA 2023
When an environmental crisis sees London submerged by flood waters, a young family is torn apart in the chaos. As a woman (Jodie Comer) and her newborn try and find their way home, the profound novelty of motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate and poetic portrayal of family survival.
“Jodie Comer shines in all too believable disaster drama” Guardian ★★★★
Times ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★
Directed by Mahalia Belo
With Jodie Comer
1hr 41 mins // UK 2023
Based on the extraordinary character at the centre of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Roald Dahl’s most iconic children’s book and one of the best-selling children’s books of all time, Wonka tells the wondrous story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
“Timothée Chalamet’s Chocolate Factory prequel is a superbly sweet treat” Guardian ★★★★★
“The most fun you’ll have in a cinema all year” Telegraph ★★★★★
Independent ★★★★ Empire ★★★★
Directed by Paul King
With Timothée Chalamet
1hr 57 mins // US 2023
A woman’s painful journey of self-realisation sees her face prejudice, abuse and sexual violence in this musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel, featuring jubilant and defiant songs in the face of challenging themes.
Nominated for 1 Academy Award– Best Supporting Actress (Danielle Brooks)
Directed by Blitz Bazawule
With Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks
2hr 20 mins // US 2023
Sass Brown & The River Deep Band (headline)
Sass Brown has been performing her tribute to Tina Turner all over the UK and into Europe for the past 12 years. A seasoned performer who can get any party going with her tribute to a stage, film and musical icon. Not to be missed!
The Zenyth Collective (support) from 6.30pm
The Zenyth Collective formed in 2021 by Tony ‘Bass Fingers’ are a talented group of Nottingham musicians covering feel good classic rock and indie songs.
Come on everybody it’s time for Peppa’s Cinema Party! This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a HUGE occasion she is throwing the MOST EPIC PARTY EVER – and all of her friends are INVITED! (That’s YOU!) Featuring the voices of Katy Perry as Ms. Leopard and Orlando Bloom as Mr. Raccoon in an episode of the 3-part Wedding Party story, the whole family can enjoy 10 never-before-seen Peppa Pig episodes!
And with 5 brand new songs, as well as 11 interactive entertainment shorts with Peppa and her friends playing, dancing and singing in the real world, you and your little ones will be moving and grooving with Peppa in a whole new way! So grab your coat and jump into your boots, let’s be on our way to the Peppa Cinema Party!
65 mins