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National Theatre Live: Good (15)

GOOD by Taylor, , Writer - C.P. Taylor, Director - Dominic Cooke, Harold Pinter Theatre, 2022, Credit: Johan Persson/

David Tennant (Doctor Who) makes a much-anticipated return to the West End in a blistering reimagining of one of Britain’s most powerful, political plays.

As the world faces its Second World War, John Halder, a good, intelligent German professor, finds himself pulled into a movement with unthinkable consequences.

Olivier Award-winner Dominic Cooke (Follies) directs C.P. Taylor’s timely tale, with a cast that also features Elliot Levey (Coriolanus) and Sharon Small (The Bay). Filmed live at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London.

“David Tennant is magnificent in chilling drama” Guardian ★★★★

GOOD
by C.P. Taylor
directed by Dominic Cooke

Armageddon Time (15)

(L to R) Michael Banks Repeta as "Paul Graff" and Anthony Hopkins as "Grandpa Aaron Rabinowitz" in director James Gray's ARMAGEDDON TIME, a Focus Features release. Courtesy of Anne Joyce / Focus Features

From acclaimed filmmaker James Gray, Armageddon Time is a deeply personal story on the strength of family, the complexity of friendship and the generational pursuit of the American Dream. The film features an all-star cast including Anthony Hopkins, Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong.

“A marvel from one of our finest cine-memoirists.” Little White Lies ★★★★★

“Anthony Hopkins vs the playground bigots of the Reagan era.” Telegraph ★★★★

Directed by James Gray
With Anne Hathaway, Anthony Hopkins
1hr 54 mins // US 2022

A Bunch of Amateurs (12A)

A group of old men and women sit in cinema chairs watching a film

Members of a quintessentially British working-class amateur filmmaking club, ‘BRADFORD MOVIE MAKERS’ grow old together amid flickering memories and challenging final years. Clinging to their dreams, and to each other, fuelled by endless cups of tea, this gently comedic, profoundly moving portrait of shared artistic folly speaks to the escapist dreamer in us all and to the enduring power of face-to-face time together, in an increasingly lonely, digital age.

“Joyous and heart-breaking celebration of filmmaking talent” Guardian ★★★★

“A charming ode to misfits” Metro ★★★★

Directed by Kim Hopkins
1hr 35 mins // UK 2022

Musicals: The Concert

Join the talented students from Copper Studios in an evening of stunning vocal arrangements from the world of musical theatre. With classics from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You – you won’t want to miss it.

Performed by Copper Studios | Performing Arts School Nottingham

Aftersun (12A)

At a fading vacation resort, 11-year-old Sophie treasures rare time together with her loving and idealistic father, Calum. Twenty years later, Sophie’s tender recollections of their last holiday become a powerful and heartrending portrait of their relationship.

“Beach holiday with Paul Mescal and daughter is a sunny delight” Guardian ★★★★★

“A stylistically daring, emotionally piercing and beautifully understated tale of love and loss.” Observer ★★★★★

“An astounding first feature ” Independent ★★★★★

“A triumph of new British filmmaking.” Empire ★★★★★

Guardian’s Film of the Year- The 50 best films of 2022 in the UK | Film | The Guardian

Directed by Charlotte Wells
With Paul Mescal
1hr 36 mins // UK/US 2022

The Bonington Players present…Cheshire Cats

As part of their Diamond Anniversary season, the Bonos are supporting the breast cancer charity ‘Walk the Walk”
Grown women, aching feet and heaving bosoms!

Follow the ‘Cheshire Cats’ team as they aim to speedwalk their way to fundraising success in the London MoonWalk. A girls’ weekend away with a difference – trainers and decorated bras are in, high heels and designer labels definitely out. However, a last-minute substitute to the team doesn’t seem to meet the physical criteria!

The ‘Cats’ put their best feet forward in this comic tribute to all those who participate in The MoonWalk and other fund-raising walks connected with breast cancer awareness, up and down the country.

*£1 from every ticket will go to the WalkTheWalk charity

Performed by The Bonington Players

Matilda the Musical (PG)

A young girl in school uniform looks directly towards the camera against a blue sky background
Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Alisha Weir as Matilda Wormwood in Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. Sony Pictures U.K. will release Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical across the UK & Ireland exclusively in cinemas on 2nd December 2022

A brand-new take on the Tony and Olivier award-winning musical. Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical tells the story of an extraordinary girl, with a vivid imagination, who dares to take a stand to change her story with miraculous results.

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

Directed by Matthew Warchus
With Emma Thompson, Alisha Weir, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham
1hr 57 mins // US/UK 2022

Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio (PG)

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - (L-R) Gepetto (voiced by David Bradley) and Pinocchio (voiced by Gregory Mann). Cr: Netflix © 2022

Academy Award®-winning director Guillermo del Toro and award winning, stop-motion legend Mark Gustafson reimagine the classic Carlo Collodi tale of the fabled wooden boy with a whimsical tour de force that finds Pinocchio on an enchanted adventure that transcends worlds and reveals the life-giving power of love.

Guardian ★★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★

Directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson
Voice Cast: Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Gregory Mann, Ron Perlman, Finn Wolfhard, Cate Blanchett, Christoph Waltz, Tilda Swinton
1hr 54 mins // US 2022

The Wonder (15)

The Wonder. Florence Pugh as Lib Wright in The Wonder. Cr. Aidan Monaghan/Netflix © 2022

1862, 13 years after the Great Famine. An English Nightingale Nurse Lib Wright (Florence Pugh) is called to the Irish Midlands by a devout community to conduct a 15-day examination over one of their own. Anna O’Donnell (Kíla Lord Cassidy) is an 11-year-old girl who claims not to have eaten for four months, surviving miraculously on “manna from heaven”. As Anna’s health rapidly deteriorates, Lib is determined to unearth the truth, challenging the faith of a community that would prefer to stay believing.

“Florence Pugh is rivetingly brilliant in this eerie period mystery” Telegraph ★★★★★
Times ★★★★ Guardian ★★★★ Metro ★★★★ Observer ★★★★

Directed by Sebastián Lelio
With Florence Pugh, Tom Burke, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Niamh Algar, Ciarán Hinds, Toby Jones
1hr 43 mins // IRE 2022

All Quiet on the Western Front (15)

A pair of actors dressed in World War 1 era German soldier's uniforms stare out of a broken window

All Quiet on the Western Front tells the gripping story of a young German soldier on the Western Front of World War I. Paul and his comrades experience first-hand how the initial euphoria of war turns into desperation and fear as they fight for their lives, and each other, in the trenches. The film from director Edward Berger is based on the world renowned bestseller of the same name by Erich Maria Remarque.

“Extraordinarily potent German first world war drama” Guardian ★★★★★

Times ★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★ Empire ★★★★

In German with English subtitles
Directed by Edward Berger
With Felix Kammerer, Albrecht Schuch, Moritz Klaus, Aaron Hilmer
2hrs 20 mins // GER 2022