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THOSE JAZZ-HANDS ARE RETURNING🤩
Back by popular demand, join the talented students from Copper Studios in a performance of stunning vocal arrangements, a pianist and the world of musical theatre.
With classics from Les Misérables, Mamma Mia, Wicked, Cabaret, West Side Story, Hairspray, Hamilton, Heathers – it’s not one to be missed!
Performed by Copper Studios | Performing Arts School Nottingham
Echoing with voices from the streets of Hong Kong, Love in the Time of Revolution documents the passion, spirit and sacrifice of ordinary Hong Kongers during a time of political and social upheaval.
In 2019, the Hong Kong government’s plans to introduce a law permitting the extradition of criminal suspects to Mainland China sparked a mass protest movement unprecedented in scale. The people of Hong Kong marched to save what they saw as the city’s eroding freedoms and rule of law. When their demands went unheeded, the protests intensified, and the streets of Hong Kong became soaked in tear gas and blood as valiant frontline protesters clashed with riot police. Behind the frontliners stood a peaceful silent majority, committed to a hard-won solidarity as they attempt to save the city that they love.
Love in the Time of Revolution takes viewers onto the streets of Hong Kong, to the very front lines of the protests, and follows the stories of just some of the protesters and their fellow Hong Kong citizens.
《因為愛所以革命》是來自香港街頭的吶喊，紀錄政治和社會動盪時期下，香港人的熱血、精神和犧牲。
The screening will be followed by a live onstage Q&A
Fat Choi Spirit follows the adventures of a compulsive Mahjong player named Andy and his aging mother, estranged brother, loyal ex-girlfriend and a local gang.
＜嚦咕嚦咕新年財＞講述以打麻雀為生嘅德華同佢家人嘅經歷，包括僧狠麻雀嘅細佬，死纏難打嘅前女友，同埋患有阿兹海默症嘅媽媽。
Directed by Johnny To, Wai Ka-fai
*In Cantonese with English subtitles
96 mins | 2002
In this vivid adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s classic children’s story, the ghost of Sir Simon Canterville (Stephen Fry) has been roaming his castle for centuries, searching for a descendant who can release him from his curse by performing a brave deed. The only problem is – he keeps scaring them away!
Finally – a family move in who refuse to be startled, and Sir Simon is able to tell his tale to the inquisitive and courageous Virgina (Emily Carey). Can the two of them survive The Ghost Catcher (Miranda Hart), and The Reverend (Toby Jones), to bring balance to the castle and set Sir Simon free?
Directed by Kim Burdon, Robert Chandler
Voiced by Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton, Emily Carey,
Miranda Hart, Toby Jones & Freddie Highmore
1hr 29 mins // UK 2023
The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne (Dave Turner) the landlord hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his predicament is endangered even more when the pub becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village without any notice.
In an unlikely friendship TJ meets a curious young Syrian Yara (Ebla Mari) with her camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about their fragilities and hopes.
“Ken Loach’s fierce final call for compassion and solidarity” Guardian ★★★★
“A timely reminder that communities should offer welcoming hands” Filmhounds ★★★★
Directed by Ken Loach
1hr 53 mins // UK 2023
Set in the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong, My Life as McDull follows a piglet child, who isn’t the smartest, the handsomest or the fittest in the neighbourhood. As he daydreams of holidays, Christmas dinners and winning Olympic Gold medals, McDull navigates the minor disappointments of everyday life with his supportive, ambitious mother Mrs McDull.
A charming animated adventure for all the family!
麥兜故事發生在喧鬧嘅香港，講述豬仔麥兜嘅故事。
麥兜喺衆街坊中，資質平庸，頭腦並非最靈活，樣貌並非最俊俏，
體魄亦非最強健，但佢有夢想。佢夢想去旅遊，夢想食聖誕大餐，
仲夢想成為奧運金牌得主。雖然佢嘅夢想未必能實現，
但勝在有媽媽麥太無限量支持，麥兜仍可面對日常生活嘅挫折。
一套老少咸宜嘅可愛動畫旅程！
Directed by Toe Yuen
*In Cantonese with English subtitles
76 mins | HK 2001
When the World Stood Still by Penny Shields, Lisa Wharton and Carrie Bird
Sisters, Lynn and Helen have always had very different outlooks on life, one creative and artistic and the other much more pragmatic. Both live alone on different sides of the country but they share a common genetic disorder that has always been manageable and monitored annually. March 2020 changed this forever.
This is Lynn’s story, based on the true reflections of someone living in a pandemic that could have fatal consequences. Parody and song are used throughout to reflect the increasing frustrations of an inept government’s ever changing rules and regulations.
This play was submitted as part of the ‘37 Plays Project – Writing the Stories of our Nation’ established by the RSC to commemorate 400 years since Shakespeare completed his first folio. More than 2000 plays were submitted from people of all ages throughout the country, shortlisted to 71 and then 37 selected by a panel of ten to make up the new 37 Plays Folio. The Theatre Royal Nottingham is a partner for this project and details of two of the 37 plays selected and other events can be found at https://trch.co.uk/?s=37+plays+
‘When the World Stood Still’ will be presented as a rehearsed reading by members of the local community on Tuesday 7th November at 11.00 followed by light refreshments, a Q & A and discussion.
Admission is free
Gérard Depardieu stars as police commissioner Jules Maigret, investigating the death of a young girl. There is nothing to identify her, no one seems to have known her, nor to remember her. He then meets a delinquent who strangely resembles the victim…
“Gérard Depardieu is a charismatic version of Simenon’s detective” Guardian ★★★
Sunday Times ★★★★ Radio Times ★★★★
*In French with English subtitles
Directed by Patrice Leconte
With Gérard Depardieu, Jade Labeste, Mélanie Bernier
1hr 28 mins // FRA 2023
A stunning courtroom drama / thriller and one of the biggest hits of the year, becoming the first Hong Kong film to top HK$100m at the Box Office. A Guilty Conscience joined only a handful of Hollywood films that have hit the HK$100m mark!
“Dayo Wong plays an acid-tongued lawyer in court drama showing Hong Kong filmmaking at its best” South China Morning Post ★★★★★
*Following the screening, there will be a discussion from 4.30pm on the pathways for studying law in the United Kingdom
一場令人震驚嘅現代法庭劇，
香港電影史上首部破億票房嘅華語電影。
黃子華飾演以毒舌見稱嘅大狀，
他希望能夠因為自己而蒙受冤獄嘅被告人贖罪。
Directed by Jack Ng
With Dayo Wong, Tse Kwan-ho, Louise Wong
*In Cantonese with English subtitles
134 mins | HK 2023
A beautiful story from Hong Kong that looks both forward and back with a nostalgia for a romantic form of cinema. Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love was recently voted as the fifth greatest film of all time according to the BFI’s Critics Poll, a vote conducted every 10 years. The film is a “heart-breaking story of illicit love that pulses with the ache of repressed desire”. (BFI)
“A film that treats the theme of love and betrayal with a theological seriousness”
Guardian ★★★★★
一個喺香港發生嘅美麗故事，懷舊地描述一幕幕有關香港1960年代前後嘅浪漫片段。
王家衛執導電影《花樣年華》，被評為史上排名第五位嘅電影，係根據 BFI 每10年進行一次嘅民意調查所得。依部電影係一個「令人超心碎嘅曖昧愛情故事，帶住一股充滿壓抑感嘅慾望痛苦」（BFI）
「一部以愛情為主題嘅電影，嚴肅得來又有一種背叛」★★★★★
The exhibition will take place between 1 – 2.30pm and 4 – 6pm, including a speech on the history of Kei Po in relation to Hong Kong. In the Mood for Love will be shown at 2.30pm
Directed by Wong Kar Wai
With Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung
1hr 38 mins // HK 2000