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Catch-up Screenings: The Great Escaper (12A)

In the summer of 2014, Bernard Jordan (Michael Caine) made global headlines. He had staged a “great escape” from his care home to join fellow war veterans on a beach in Normandy, commemorating their fallen comrades at the D-Day Landings 70th anniversary. It was a story that captured the imagination of the world as Bernie embodied the defiant, “can-do” spirit of a generation that was fast disappearing. But of course, it wasn’t the whole story.

It was an inspirational but sanitised retelling of one man’s need to come to terms with the lasting trauma of war. Bernie’s adventure, spanning a mere 48 hours, also marked the culmination of his 60-year marriage to Rene (Glenda Jackson) – The Great Escaper celebrates their enduring love but always with an eye to the lessons we might learn from the Greatest Generation.

“Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson exude ineffable class” Guardian ★★★★

Total Film ★★★★  Metro ★★★★  Mirror ★★★★

Directed by Oliver Parker
With Michael Caine, Genda Jackson
1hr 36 mins // UK 2023

Anatomy of a Fall (15)

When her husband is mysteriously found dead in the snow below their secluded chalet, Sandra becomes the main suspect when the police begin to question whether he fell or was pushed. 

The trial soon becomes not just an investigation, but a gripping psychological journey into the depths of their complicated marriage. With conflicting evidence and inconsistent testimony, words are wielded like weapons and shocking truths come to light in this thrilling Cannes Palme d’Or winner.

“A sparkling, intellectual thriller” Telegraph ★★★★★

“A stroke of courtroom genius” Filmhounds ★★★★★

“A murder-mystery that touches on marital tensions” Empire ★★★★

Independent ★★★★  Guardian ★★★★

Directed by Justine Triet
With Sandra Hüller
2HRS 30 MINS | FRA 2023

Jazz in the Bar- Christmas Matinee

Jazz singer Joanna Hudson sits against a grey background, with pink shoulder-length hair

A very special jazz in the bar featuring Joanna’s beautiful vocals on a selection of the best traditional Christmas songs. With swinging accompaniment from the superb Bob Hudson trio and a special guest appearance by great guitarist Eliot Lewis.

Get into the Christmas spirit with these old favourites given a foot-tapping, finger-snapping beat!

Jazz Steps: Hejira- Music of Joni Mitchell

‘Hejira’ is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterful musical works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s – her ‘jazz period’. The group are fronted by the brilliant vocalist and guitarist Hattie Whitehead who, in her own way, captures the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals – as well as her stylistic mannerisms on guitar.

We are delighted to welcome Hejira to Jazz Steps at the Bonington. Join us to savour their moving live performance of Joni’s iconic songs that embody a potent interplay of poetic lyrics and jazz-inflected music. The band’s tour gigs have been a sell-out – so book tickets early to avoid disappointment!

Hattie Whitehead – vocals and guitar
Ollie Weston – tenor and soprano saxophones
Chris Eldred – keyboards
Pete Oxley – guitar
Dave Jones – bass
Rick Finlay – drums
Marc Cecil – percussion

Presented by Jazz Steps

*Please note, seating for Jazz Steps shows is unallocated

It’s A Wonderful Life (U)

After despairing businessman George Bailey wishes he had never been born, an angel is sent to earth to make George’s wish come true. As he sees what life would have been like if he had never existed, George starts to realize how many lives he has changed and impacted…

“Capra’s Christmas cracker shines anew” – Guardian ★★★★★

Directed by Frank Capra
With James Stewarts
2hrs 10 mins // US 1946

Maestro (15)

This towering, fearless love story chronicles the lifelong relationship of conductor-composer Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein.

“An astonishingly beautiful film, by turns heartbreaking, tragic and tender, one that is fully constructed around two incessantly committed career-high performances.” Times ★★★★★ 

Telegraph ★★★★★ Independent ★★★★ BBC ★★★★

Directed by Bradley Cooper
With Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan
2hrs 9 mins // US 2023

Bonington Players… Come On, Jeeves!

The Bonington players return with a comedy by Guy Bolton and PG Wodehouse!

Mischief, mishaps and mayhem abound in this high-spirited comedy which brings PG Wodehouse’s larger-than-life characters to the stage. Perhaps none more so than Jeeves, the most superb “”gentlemen’s gentlemen”, who acts as butler and bookie to an impoverished nobleman.

Performed by the Bonington Players

National Theatre Live: Vanya (15)

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.

Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024.

“The performance of the year” The i ★★★★★

Vanya
adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov
directed by Sam Yates
designed by Rosanna Vize

1hr 57 mins | No Interval

*Additional screenings may be added at a later date

Nottingham Organ Society- Elizabeth Harrison

The top organ players from across the country play at The Bonington Theatre on the first Monday of each month!

Napoleon (15)

Napoleon is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the chequered rise and fall of the iconic French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar®-winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte’s relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

“Joaquin Phoenix makes a magnificent emperor in thrilling biopic” Guardian ★★★★★

Telegraph ★★★★ Independent ★★★★ Times ★★★★

Directed by Ridley Scott
With Jaoquin Phoenix
2hrs 38 mins // US 2023