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Bonington Players- It’s Never Too Late

It’s Never Too Late…a comedy by Ron Aldridge

What happens when your husband leaves for a younger woman. Susan finds herself in exactly this position. She’s run the home, brought up her daughter and had a very busy life involved with charities and village-hall committees. What does she do now?

Fellow committee members offer all kinds of advice: resurrect an old flame, get a job, get fit, get a toy-boy . . . This very funny play follows Susan as she attempts a new start in life in the belief that ‘it’s never too late’, and finds herself presented with a most surprising choice to make.

Performed by The Bonington Players

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

“Hilarious, tear-jerking send off” Express ★★★★

Guardian ★★★ Telegraph ★★★ Independent ★★★

Directed by Simon Curtis
With Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael
2hr 2 mins TBC // UK/US 2025

Can’t make these? Why not see if you can make our catch-up screenings!

Shania Live

Whether you’re a lifelong Shania fan or new to the world of country-pop, Shania Live guarantees a night of top-tier entertainment, packed with the hits you love, the energy you crave, and a professional polish that only comes from decades of live experience.

Shania Live, delivers an authentic tribute to Shania Twain’s iconic performances, showcasing her greatest hits alongside beloved fan favourites.

The Coldplay Tribute

Simply the best Coldplay Tribute show in the UK. Bringing you an authentic live show with all the big hits and  stunning visuals, from Parachutes all the way through to Music of the Spheres. So whether you’re looking for that nostalgic feeling from hearing Yellow or you want to dance your socks off to My Universe we’ve got you covered!

Picasso: A Rebel in Paris (Cert TBC)

Picasso: A Rebel In Paris takes an unprecedented and alternative look at the maestro of modernity.

The film focuses on the story of a young immigrant, poor but destined to become one of the most important icons of the 20th century. The film moves continuously in and out of the Musée Picasso in Paris, which has the largest existing collection dedicated to the painter with 6,000 masterpieces and 200,000 pieces of archive material, and follows Picasso through the Parisian neighborhoods where he lived, from the early days in ateliers with no heating to the large middle-class apartments where his success began: a physical and intellectual journey to gain a deeper understanding of his work and spirit.

1hr 30 mins

The Immortals: The Wonders of the Museo Egizio (Cert TBC)

Join Academy Award-winner, Jeremy Irons, as he takes the viewer on a your of one of the world’s most important museums: The Museo Egizio in Turin.

The oldest collection dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization houses over 40,000 artifacts —12,000 of which are on display — ranging from colossal statues to the rich burial objects of Kha and Merit and welcomes over 900,000 visitors a year. Key exhibits include Sphinxes, the Turin King List, the Goldmine Papyrus, and sculptures of Ramesses II and Isis of Coptos.

Founded in 1824, the museum’s origins are linked to Piedmontese diplomat Bernardino Drovetti and excavation
campaigns by Ernesto Schiaparelli and Giulio Farina. Its story is explored in The Immortals, tracing Egypt’s influence and featuring insights from museum leaders, international experts, and restorers. With over 90 global collaborations, the museum’s collections and legacy connect Turin to Egypt through history, science, and myth.

1hr 26 mins

Materialists (15)

A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

“This captivating romantic drama explores love and money with piercing honesty” BBC ★★★★★

“A razor-sharp look at the competitive marketplace of dating: both rigorously honest and idealistically romantic” Empire ★★★★

Directed by Celine Song
With Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans
1hrs 57 mins // US 2025

4th Wall Theatrics Presents: Warm Your Heart with Frozen Jr.

Do you want to build a snowman? You’ll love this fanciful and heart-warming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time! Join Anna, Elsa, and all of your favourite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favourite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. With its empowering message of love and understanding, Frozen JR. is sure to melt your heart!

Disney’s Frozen JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International.

Music & Lyrics by
Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez 30%

Book by
Jennifer Lee

Based on the Disney film written by Jennifer Lee
and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee

This amateur production is presented by Music Theatre International
All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

Places for 4th Wall’s Frozen Summer School are still available here… 

 

The Roses (15)

Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in THE ROSES. Photo by Jaap Buitendijk, Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2025 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

Life seems easy for picture-perfect couple Ivy (Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch): successful careers, a loving marriage, great kids. But beneath the façade of their supposed ideal life, a storm is brewing – as Theo’s career nosedives while Ivy’s own ambitions take off, a tinderbox of fierce competition and hidden resentment ignites. The Roses is a reimagining of the 1989 classic film The War of the Roses, based on the novel by Warren Adler.

“Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch are deliciously savage in this War of the Roses remake” Telegraph ★★★★

Times ★★★★ BBC ★★★★ Little White Lies ★★★★

Directed by Jay Roach
With Olivia Colman, Benedict Cumberbatch
1hrs 45 mins // US/UK 2025

The Roses contains several sequences with flashing lights that may affect those who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy or have other photosensitivities.

Comedy Hotspot

Four comedians. One Stage. Zero chance of keeping a straight face!

From razor-sharp one-liners and questionable life advice to cracking stories and witty comebacks, join us for another cracking show from Comedy Hotspot! Four more brilliant acts will make their way to the wonderful Bonington Theatre in Arnold. As usual we have a mix of styles, the stage will look great, the welcome will be warm and the show will run like a dream.

All we need to help us to create that perfect atmosphere is another bumper crowd. So if you fancy it, then why not gather up some pals and secure your seats to what promises to be yet another top class night packed with laughter.

Please email jim@comedyhotspot.co.uk if you require a Disabled/Wheelchair Seat

Bookings can be made here…

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