Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt), the world-famous, Monday-hating, lasagna-loving indoor cat, is about to have a wild outdoor adventure! After an unexpected reunion with his long-lost father – scruffy street cat Vic (voiced by Samuel L. Jackson) – Garfield and his canine friend Odie are forced from their perfectly pampered life into joining Vic in a hilarious, high-stakes heist.

Director

Mark Dindal

Cast

Chris Pratt, Samuel L. Jackson, Hannah Waddingham, Ving Rhames, Nicholas Hoult, Cecily Strong, Harvey Guillén, Brett Goldstein, Bowen Yang, Snoop Dogg

Great family matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.

Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes—Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it’s too late?

Director

Jake Schreier

Cast

Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection is an hour-long treat for fans of Bluey to enjoy, made up of eight episodes from the TV show’s three series, all based around the fun of food! The compilation will showcase memorable moments such as Takeaway, Fancy Restaurant, and highlight the Heeler’s skills in the kitchen with episodes such as Omelette and Duck Cake – cooking has never been so fun!

Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits—Garrett “The Garbage Man” Garrison (Momoa), Henry (Hansen), Natalie (Myers) and Dawn (Brooks)—find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and Zombies, too) while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve (Black). Together, their adventure will challenge all five to be bold and to reconnect with the qualities that make each of them uniquely creative…the very skills they need to thrive back in the real world.

Director

Jared Hess

Cast

Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers

Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.

Director

Peter Cattaneo

Cast

Steve Coogan, Björn Gustafsson, David Herrero, Jonathan Pryce

After 20 years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king finds much has changed since he left to fight in the Trojan War. His beloved wife, Penelope, is a prisoner in her own home and hounded to choose a new husband. Their son faces death at the hands of suitors who see him as an obstacle in their pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom. Odysseus is no longer the mighty warrior his people remember, but he must face his past to save his family.

Director

Uberto Pasolini

Cast

Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer

From Ryan Coogler—director of Black Panther and Creed—and starring Michael B. Jordan comes a new vision of fear: Sinners.

Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin brothers (Jordan) return to their hometown to start again, only to discover that an even greater evil is waiting to welcome them back.

“You keep dancing with the devil, one day he’s gonna follow you home.”

Director

Ryan Coogler

Cast

Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton

Starring Tony-Nominee Jeremy Jordan and Olivier-Nominee Frances Mayli McCann, this award-winning production (including Best New Musical - What’s On Stage Awards 2023) re-tells the unbelievable true story of America's most infamous couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. Recorded live at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, discover the electrifying story of love, adventure and crime that captured the attention of an entire nation.

FRENCH NEW WAVE SEASON

Two friends fall for the same woman (Jeanne Moreau) in this effervescent French drama set at the time of the Great War. Jules et Jim remains one of the most enduringly popular films of the New Wave.

Director

François Truffaut

Cast

Michel Subor, Jeanne Moreau, Oskar Werner, Marie Dubois

In French with English subtitles

-NOT FOR GENERAL ADMISSION-

This screening is for people on the autism spectrum or with other special needs and their families, friends, and carers.

Tickets are £5 each and carers attend free of charge.

Please only book tickets if you are eligible to attend.

Bluey at the Cinema: Let’s Play Chef Collection is an hour-long treat for fans of Bluey to enjoy, made up of eight episodes from the TV show’s three series, all based around the fun of food! The compilation will showcase memorable moments such as Takeaway, Fancy Restaurant, and highlight the Heeler’s skills in the kitchen with episodes such as Omelette and Duck Cake – cooking has never been so fun!

This screening is only open to parents and guardians with babies under one year old. So there’s no need to worry about disturbing other guests while your film’s playing.

The film is played at a lower level and with the lights on low.

This showing will be subtitled.

The ticket price includes a hot drink and a cake from our special selection (some cakes on display in the bar may not be available with this deal, please ask staff for details).

Just show your ticket at the box office before the film and choose you drink and cake.

After 20 years away, Odysseus washes up on the shores of Ithaca, haggard and unrecognizable. The king finds much has changed since he left to fight in the Trojan War. His beloved wife, Penelope, is a prisoner in her own home and hounded to choose a new husband. Their son faces death at the hands of suitors who see him as an obstacle in their pursuit of Penelope and the kingdom. Odysseus is no longer the mighty warrior his people remember, but he must face his past to save his family.

Director

Uberto Pasolini

Cast

Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer

Charlie Heller (Rami Malek) is a brilliant, but deeply introverted decoder for the CIA working out of a basement office at headquarters in Langley whose life is turned upside down when his wife is killed in a London terrorist attack. When his supervisors refuse to take action, he takes matters into his own hands, embarking on a dangerous trek across the globe to track down those responsible, his intelligence serving as the ultimate weapon for eluding his pursuers and achieving his revenge.

Director

James Hawes

Cast

Rami Malek, Julianne Nicholson, Jon Bernthal, Rachel Brosnahan, Laurence Fishburne

From director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front), Conclave follows one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events – selecting a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. Once the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders have gathered from around the world and are locked together in the Vatican halls, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy and discovers a secret that could shake the very foundation of The Church.

Director

Edward Berger

Cast

Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Isabella Rossellini, Lucian Msamati, Merab Ninidze, Sergio Castellitto, Brian F. O'Byrne, Carlos Diehz

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the iconic 1972 film, now re-mastered in 4K

with enhanced audio. Set in the haunting ruins of the ancient Roman

Amphitheater in Pompeii, it showcases Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert

without an audience. The film includes stunning visuals, behind-the-scenes

moments, and unforgettable tracks like “Echoes” and “One of These Days.”

Director

Adrian Maben

Cast

David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, Richard Wright

When artist Maggie Barrett (75) breaks her femur, her husband Joel Meyerowitz (84), a world-famous photographer, becomes her caregiver. In the shadow of mortality, each with a long and dramatic life behind them, the hard truths of life together provoke in Maggie and Joel an attempt to find a shared inner-peace while there is still time.

Directors

Manon Oiumet, Jacob Perlmutter

Featuring

Maggie Barrett, Joel Meyerowitz, Brenda Bufalino

Written and directed by Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland (Civil War, 28 Days Later), Warfare embeds audiences with a platoon of American Navy SEALs in the home of an Iraqi family, overwatching the movement of US forces through insurgent territory. A visceral, boots-on-the-ground story of modern warfare, told like never before: in real time and based on the memory of the people who lived it.

Director

Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland

Cast

Joseph Quinn, Noah Centineo, Cosmo Jarvis, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Kit Connor, Finn Bennett

Björk: Cornucopia, the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon, captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerised audiences worldwide for five years.

This unique cinematic experience immerses viewers in Björk’s spectacular stage production, featuring a setlist spanning her iconic early works to the visionary Utopia (2017) and Fossora (2023). The production showcases bespoke instruments, including a magnetic harp, a circular flute, an aluphone, and a reverb chamber, and Björk is furthermore joined on stage by musical director and multi-instrumentalist Bergur Þórisson, percussionist Manu Delago, flute septet Viibra, harpist Katie Buckley and the Hamrahlid choir. Digitally animated moving curtains create a modern lanterna magica for live music, transforming 21st-century VR visuals into the grandeur of a 19th-century theatre — and now into an immersive cinema experience, enhanced by meticulously crafted Dolby Atmos spatial audio.

Directed by Ísold Uggadóttir, the film features sound and visual creative direction, music arrangements, production, and performance by Björk. It showcases the work of James Merry as co-creative director of visuals, and original animation by Tobias Gremmler – with additional contributions from Andrew Thomas Huang, Gabríela Friðriksdóttir, Pierre-Alain Giraud, Nick Knight, and Warren Du Preez & Nick Thornton-Jones.

Cornucopia sees Björk pushing the boundaries of live performance, offering a visually and sonically immersive experience unlike anything seen before.

Director 

Ísold Uggadóttir

Cast

Björk, Viibra flutes, Manu Delago, Bergur Þórisson

This compelling documentary takes viewers on a breath-taking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

In the film the legendary broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.

Stunning, immersive cinematography showcases the wonder of life under the seas and exposes the never-before-seen realities and challenges facing our ocean, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching. Ultimately the story is one of optimism, with Attenborough showcasing inspirational stories from around the world to deliver his greatest message: the ocean can recover to a glory beyond anything anyone has ever seen.

Directors

Toby Nowlan, Keith Scholey, Colin Butfield

19:00 - Final Destination (2000)

21:00 - 15 Minute Break

21:15 - Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025)

Final Destination

A teenager is one of a group of students flying off to Paris. Before take-off, he has a premonition of disaster and is ejected, along with five other students and a teacher, from the flight. Sure enough, the plane explodes, but death hates to be cheated and only Alex's intuitive powers can save the dwindling band of survivors.

Director

James Wong

Cast

Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Kerr Smith, Kristen Cloke, Daniel Roebuck, Roger Guenveur Smith, Chad E. Donella, Amanda Detmer, Seann William Scott, Tony Todd

Final Destination: Bloodlines takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice.

Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.

Directors

Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein

Cast 

Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd

Fire Over Shingle Street

Fact, Fiction, or Propaganda?

A new documentary by Suffolk-based filmmaker Tim Curtis (Life on the Deben, Stanley's War) delves into one of Britain’s most persistent Second World War mysteries, asking: Has this enduring enigma been fully accounted for, or are there still unanswered questions?

For decades the Shingle Street ‘Mystery’ has divided the views of locals, journalists and historians alike with incredible and unexplained stories of the sea being set on fire, dead soldiers bodies on the beach and strange happenings in the night.

Was this remote stretch of Suffolk’s coast the site of a German invasion attempt? Did British forces set fire to the sea with petroleum weapons to repel the enemy? Or could it have been part of an elaborate wartime deception, designed to maintain national morale?

The film examines how the Suffolk coast was a hub of military secrecy—home to radar development and experimental weapons testing. Did these classified operations (with some still under wraps) combined with wartime propaganda help create the perfect conditions for rumours to fuel a wartime mystery?

Director

Tim Curtis

Cast

James Hayward, Henry Creagh, Ron Clayton

We Fought Them in Gunboats

Felixstowe’s pivotal role in the protection of coastal convoys during the Second World War is highlighted in a new short film, We Fought them in Gunboats, based on the memoirs of war hero Robert Hichens who was killed in action in 1943.

We Fought Them in Gunboats tells the story of the Motor Gun Boats and Motor Torpedo Boats, based at HMS Beehive, which is now part of the Port of Felixstowe. These small craft and their volunteer crews, heroically engaged larger and more powerful German E-Boats, which sought to wreak havoc with Britain’s coastal convoys.

The film uses archive material and interviews to explain and highlight both the role of HMS Beehive and the crews, among them Robert Hichens, who risked their lives in what became known as the ‘Spitfires of the Sea’.

Director

Tim Curtis

Cast

Julia Jones

Emmet is an ordinary, rules-following, perfectly average Lego minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person and the key to saving the world. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant, a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.

Great family matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.

FRENCH NEW WAVE SEASON

In Alain Resnais’ infamous art-house teaser, from a screenplay by Alain Robbe-Grillet, a male guest at a chateau claims he met a woman there the year before.

Director

Alain Resnais

Cast

Giorgio Albertazzi, Delphine Seyrig, Sacha Pitoëff

In French with English subtitles

Margy Kinmonth’s feature documentary shines a light on the trailblazing role of women war artists, on the front lines round the world, championing the female perspective on conflict through art and asking: when it's life or death, what do women see that men don't?  Traditionally a male domain, war art by women has been largely unrecognised. Until now...
Culture breaks the taboo, crosses borders - tells the truth to power. Artists featured include Dame Rachel Whiteread, Zhanna Kadyrova, Maggi Hambling, Assil Diab, Dame Laura Knight, Marcelle Hanselaar, Cornelia Parker, Maya Lin, Shirin Neshat and Lee Miller. An entirely female cast of contributors makes this film a unique undertaking – telling vital truths in turbulent times.

Director

Margy Kinmonth

Cast

Dame Rachel Whiteread, Zhanna Kadyrova, Maggi Hambling

Edward (James McArdle), a talented novelist on the cusp of literary success, is juggling his work with the responsibility of caring for his elderly mother, Alma (Fionnula Flanagan). As the excitement of a US book tour builds, he is suddenly faced with an unexpected twist as his three friends decide to take an impromptu Pride getaway to Spain, leaving their mothers in his care.

Director

Darren Thornton

Cast

James McArdle, Fionnula Flanagan, Dearbhla Molloy, Paddy Glynn, Stella McCusker, Niamh Cusack

DISCOVER + DINE

This showing is part of our season of film and food with Discover + Dine! One ticket will grant you access to the film, as well as a two-course meal, for only £15*. Not only that, but you can take advantage of free parking from 3pm on a Tuesday making the whole experience even more affordable.

You do not need to book a table. Your table will be available from 16:15 and food will be served from 16:30.

DISCOVER + DINE MENU

Main

Canarian Ropa Vieja (Chicken, Peppers, White Wine, Olives)

(Vegetarian alternative available)

Dessert

Jolagrautur (Rice Pudding)

Tables are exclusively before the film as part of this offer. If you wish to eat after the film please book a standard ticket and order from our regular menu.

If you have any food allergies, require a Vegan meal, or have any further questions, please let us know in advance using our Contact Form.

The Royal Opera

DIE WALKÜRE

[New Production]

Running time 365 minutes (TBC)

Sung in German with subtitles

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle. Conductor Antonio Pappano and director Barrie Kosky reunite to continue the mythical adventure that began with Das Rheingold in 2023.

Cast:

WOTAN Christopher Maltman

BRÜNNHILDE Elisabet Strid

SIEGLINDE Lise Davidsen

SIEGMUND Stanislas de Barbeyrac

HUNDING Soloman Howard

FRICKA Marina Prudenskaya

HELMWIGE Maida Hundeling

ORTLINDE Katie Lowe

GERHILDE Lee Bisset

WALTRAUTE Claire Barnett-Jones

SIEGRUNE Catherine Carby

ROSSWEISSE Alison Kettlewell

GRIMGERDE Monika-Evelin Liiv

SCHWERTLEITE Rhonda Browne

Creatives:

DIRECTOR Barrie Kosky

CONDUCTOR Antonio Pappano

MUSIC Richard Wagner

LIBRETTO Richard Wagner

SET DESIGNER Rufus Didwiszus

COSTUME DESIGNER Victoria Behr

LIGHTING DESIGNER Alessandro Carletti

Final Destination: Bloodlines takes audiences back to the very beginning of Death’s twisted sense of justice.

Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and save her family from the grisly demise that inevitably awaits them all.

Directors

Zach Lipovsky & Adam Stein

Cast 

Kaitlyn Santa Juana, Teo Briones, Richard Harmon, Owen Patrick Joyner, Anna Lore, with Brec Bassinger, Tony Todd

Celebrating 40 years of making legendary music, Simply Red are coming to the big screen!

Captured live at their sold out shows in Santiago, Chile, this stunning concert film sees the band at their absolute best as they perform all their classic hits including “Moneys Too Tight to Mention”, “Stars” and “Holding Back the Years”, as well as some behind the scenes interviews with Mick Hucknall.

PETER RABBIT, the mischievous and adventurous hero who has captivated generations of readers, now takes on the starring role of his own irreverent, contemporary comedy with attitude. In the film, Peter's feud with Mr. McGregor (Domhnall Gleeson) escalates to greater heights than ever before as they rival for the affections of the warm-hearted animal lover who lives next door (Rose Byrne). James Corden voices the character of Peter with playful spirit and wild charm, with Margot Robbie, Elizabeth Debicki, and Daisy Ridley performing the voice roles of the triplets, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail.

Great family matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.

Surprise Headliner:

Our surprise TV headline act stars as a regular member of the news-desk team on Late Night Mash on UKTV/Dave; a show formerly known as The Mash Report.

He is also an experienced comedian and host with a warm and upbeat act that soon connects with any audience.

His material ranges from an observational look at life to up to date topical comedy - or shows solely based on the interaction with the crowd.

Supported by Hazel Donovan, Ali Bell, Tim Saint and compered by our regular favourite George.S

We have a mystery film featuring a legendary actor and a cute dog in a heartwarming comedy/drama about becoming a better person, and all profits from the showing will go to charity--it doesn't get any better than this!

This showing is in support of My WiSH Charity, who enhance patient care across West Suffolk Hospital and Newmarket Community Hospital, along with the NHS community services they provide in Suffolk.

My WiSH Charity doesn't purchase anything the NHS should provide, but the extras and the above and beyond items which help to enhance care. They support patients, their loved ones and the amazing NHS staff who care for us every day.

Find out more about My WiSH Charity HERE

Once you have chosen your tickets there is the option to add an aditional donation to your order. Just enter the amout you would like to donate and click the Update Order button.

FRENCH NEW WAVE SEASON

Cleo, a young and pretty singer, waits for the results of medical tests. From superstition to fear, from the Rue de Rivoli to the Café du Dôme, from coquetry to anxiety, from her apartment to Parc Montsouris, Cleo lives through ninety peculiar minutes. Her lover, a musician accompanist, a female friend, and then a soldier open up her eyes to the world.

Director

Agnes Varda

Cast

Corinne Marchand, Antoine Bourseiller, Dominique Davray, Dorothee Blank, Michel Legrand, Jose Luis de Villalonga

In French with English subtitles

Join us for a special Members Only preview screening of The Ballad of Wallis Island before it's public release.

THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favorite musicians, McGwyer Mortimer (Tom Basden & Carey Mulligan) back together. His fantasy turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

Director

James Griffiths

Cast

Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Tom Basden, Sian Clifford, Akemnji Ndifornyen

Directed by David Bickerstaff – Produced by Phil Grabsky

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today.

Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo - Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.

Through expert commentary, stunning visuals and Michelangelo’s own words, this film takes a fresh look at a master artist whose life and genius are celebrated in every mark he made. Returning to cinemas in 2025 to celebrate this iconic artist’s 550th birthday.

Sculptor, painter, architect, poet, genius - discover why Michelangelo is without a doubt one of the greatest artists of all time.

Our lives are the sum of our choices. Tom Cruise is Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Director

Christopher McQuarrie

Cast

Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Vanessa Kirby, Nick Offerman, Angela Bassett

Wind, Tide & Oar is a compelling exploration of engineless sailing, shot on analogue flm over three years. The film delves into the experiences of those who travel solely by harnessing the natural elements alone, following a diverse array of traditional boats and uncovering the unique rhythms and motivations of engineless navigation.

Journeying through rivers, coastlines, and open seas, spanning the UK, the Netherlands, and France, Wind, Tide & Oar creates a contemplative space, addressing themes of ecology, heritage, traditional skills, and maritime history. Using a 1960s hand-wound camera, Wahl offers a poetic and intimate perspective on a millennia-old craft, upended by the invention of mechanised power.

Through the flm’s reveries, sailing becomes a means to explore our interaction with and responsibility to the environment. It invites deep refection on our relationship with nature, our understanding of and commitment to sustainability, and our care for the world around us.

Director

Huw Wahl, in collaboration with Rose Ravetz

Love film? Love quizzes? We have the perfect evening for you! Test your cinematic knowledge with the Abbeygate Film Quiz. Hosted by the Abbeygate team, get ready for an evening of film trivia, all in aid of My WiSH Charity. Our bar is open until late and No. 4 will be serving their delicious take-in menu!

Max. 4 people per team. Tickets £4 each.

All funds raised will be donated to My WiSH Charity who enhance the wonderful care you, your family, friends and loved ones receive at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

The Royal Ballet

BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS

[Mixed Programme; 1 Revival, 3 New Productions]

Running time 180 minutes

Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works. Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An American in Paris: four works showing the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet's Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.

Cast:

To be confirmed

Creatives:

CHOREOGRAPHY Christopher Wheeldon

CONDUCTOR Koen Kessels

ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

MUSIC:

Joby Talbot

Joni Mitchell

Keaton Henson

George Gershwhin

Follow the fun adventures of three Egyptian mummies who live in an underground secret city, hidden in ancient Egypt. The trio includes a princess, a former charioteer, and his younger brother along with their pet baby crocodile. Through a series of unfortunate events, the mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, that was stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

Director

Juan Jesus Garcia Galocha

Cast

Ana Esther Alborg, Roser Aldabó Arnau, Óscar Barberán

Great children's matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.

These screenings are designed to provide a welcoming and inclusive cinema experience. We have created a warm, safe space where you’ll be able to enjoy a film with the sound a little softer and the lights left on low. As well as this, we will continue with some distancing in the screen, to ensure that nobody impinges on your big screen experience.

Follow the fun adventures of three Egyptian mummies who live in an underground secret city, hidden in ancient Egypt. The trio includes a princess, a former charioteer, and his younger brother along with their pet baby crocodile. Through a series of unfortunate events, the mummies end up in present-day London and embark on a wacky and hilarious journey in search of an old ring belonging to the Royal Family, that was stolen by the ambitious archaeologist Lord Carnaby.

Director

Juan Jesus Garcia Galocha

Cast

Ana Esther Alborg, Roser Aldabó Arnau, Óscar Barberán

From the Academy Award and BAFTA nominated producer of PHILOMENA and THE DUCHESS, COTTONTAIL is a universal portrait of love, acceptance and family loss.

After the death of his wife, Kenzaburo (60s) and his son Toshi (30s) receive an unexpected letter from beyond the grave. Akiko, their wife and mother, asks them to scatter her ashes at the place she loved most as a child – Lake Windermere in England. Surprised by this unexpected request, father and son are initially at loggerheads over their next steps.

The two men, along with Toshi’s wife Satsuki and young daughter Emi, eventually travel together to England from Tokyo to fulfil Akiko’s final wish. But Kenzaburo keeps losing himself in memories of Akiko as his relationship with Toshi becomes increasingly fraught. With little knowledge of where he is going and barely any English, Kenzaburo abandons his family in London and heads to the Lake District on his own with Akiko’s ashes.

As he embarks on his quest, his memories of Akiko grow more painful. A lost and weary Kenzaburo stumbles onto the doorstep of a farmer, John, and his daughter Mary.With their help, Kenzaburo is finally able to set course once again toward Lake Windemere. But his true journey toward forgiveness and reconciliation will prove the hardest of all.

Director

Patrick Dickinson

Cast

Lily Franky, Tae Kimura, Rin Takanashi, Ryo Nishikido, Aoife Hinds, Ciarán Hinds

In English and Japanese with English subtitles.

PIG changes are coming! Join Peppa Pig and her family at the cinema as they get ready for their biggest adventure yet: welcoming a new baby!

There’s no better time to embark on a full house renovation, shop for a new car and make special memories together. Celebrate the beginning of an exciting new era of Peppa Pig at this special, big screen experience with an hour of laughter, tears and loads of heartwarming moments. With 10 oinktastic new episodes, 6 brand new songs and music videos, your little ones can dance and sing along with Peppa and her family and friends. The wait is finally over... join Peppa and George as they meet their new baby sibling for the first time at Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience!

When a magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The MIGHTY PUPS! For Skye, the smallest member of the team, her new powers are a dream come true. But things take a turn for the worse when the pups' archrival Humdinger breaks out of jail and teams up with a mad scientist to steal the superpowers for the two villains. With the fate of Adventure City hanging in the balance, the Mighty Pups have to stop the supervillains before it's too late, and Skye will need to learn that even the smallest pup can make the biggest difference.

Director

Cal Brunker

Cast

Mckenna Grace, James Marsden, Kristen Bell

Great children's matinées every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.

Experience time and space on the big screen with Ncuti Gatwa as the Doctor, Varada Sethu as Belinda Chandra, and Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday and celebrate an epic two-part end of season finale at your local cinema on the 31st May 2025.

Watch the finale of Season 2, The Reality War, on the big screen!

Belinda Chandra has been kidnapped by robots, faced a terrifying god and a creature of pure evil on her travels with the Doctor. With the TARDIS still unable to get her home to Earth, Belinda must fight for her life as the Doctor faces an almighty threat to reality itself…

Rossini

Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Revival)

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live broadcast of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31. Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva. Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast. Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.

Includes 1 interval

In Italian with English Subtitles

A Streetcar Named Desire

by Tennessee Williams

directed by Benedict Andrews

Gillian Anderson (Sex Education), Vanessa Kirby (The Crown), and Ben Foster (Lone Survivor) lead the cast in Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece, returning to cinemas.

As Blanche’s fragile world crumbles, she turns to her sister Stella for solace – but her downward spiral brings her face to face with the brutal, unforgiving Stanley Kowalski.

From visionary director Benedict Andrews, this acclaimed production was filmed live during a sold-out run at the Young Vic Theatre in 2014.

Join us for a morning of hilarious comedy, where you can relax and have a good laugh at the best comedians in the UK, without needing childcare! There’s buggy parking, baby changing so that you can take some time for yourself and just be entertained. The bar is fully stocked, whether you fancy a cuppa or even something a bit stronger (G&T anyone?). If you need to whip out a bum (the baby’s please!), a boob or a bottle, then please feel free… and our comics won’t mind being heckled by our younger guests!*

Each show features two brilliant comedians plus a compere, and the whole show will last approx. 75 minutes including an interval.

*Please note that we have a 15-month age limit for our little laughers, as our comedians will be performing their usual grown-up jokes!

Please note that buggies cannot be brought into the performance space with you so please bring a sling if your baby would like to relax during the show

If you are coming with twins or have any additional needs, please contact our friendly team at info@abbeygatecinema.co.uk

Includes a recorded Q&A, starring a dynamic ensemble of the films rising stars and industry veterans.

Fall in love with Shakespeare’s iconic tale all over again, with brand-new, visionary movie-musical, JULIET & ROMEO.

In an epic journey of battles and betrayal, set amidst the birth of the Italian Renaissance and the wars that would end the Middle Ages, prepare for the world’s most famous lovers to turn the tides on history as we know it.

Leaving the poetry of iambic pentameter in the past, and packed with original songs and music from GRAMMY-Winner, Evan Kidd Bogart (Beyonce’s “Halo” / Rihanna’s “SOS”), this innovative twist on the theatrical classic features an incredible cast including Rebel Wilson (Pitch Perfect / JoJo Rabbit), Rupert Everett (My Best Friend’s Wedding / the Shrek franchise), Jason Isaacs (Harry Potter franchise / The White Lotus), Rupert Graves (Sherlock / Emma), Tony Award-winner, Dan Fogler, (A Complete Unknown / Fantastic Beasts franchise), and Derek Jacobi (Gladiator II / The King’s Speech).

Clara Rugaard (Love Gets A Room / Black Mirror) and Jamie Ward (His Dark Materials / Tyrant), bring the Star-Crossed Lovers to life, with Ferdia Walsh-Peelo (Coda/ Vikings), Nicholas Podany (Saturday Night Live / Hello, Tomorrow) and GRAMMY Award-winners, Tayla Parx and Ledisi, rounding out the all-star cast.

Get ready for the greatest love story of all time… as you’ve never seen, or heard before.

Director

Timothy Scott Bogart

Cast

Clara Rugaard, Jamie Ward, Rebel Wilson, Rupert Everett, Jason Isaacs, Rupert Graves, Dan Fogler, Derek Jacobi, Nicholas Podany, Tayla Parx, Ledisi

Abbeygate Cinema invites you to indulge in an evening of laughs for its Live Comedy Night! Local comedians take centre stage and our chefs at No. 4 Restaurant + Bar will be serving our delicious take-in menu!

Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas!

Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, this concert will take you on a journey filled with joy, love, and heartfelt emotion.

Let yourself be swept away by one of the most romantic events of the year, bigger and more dazzling than ever, on the big screen. Bring someone special and create cherished memories as you Waltz the Night Away with André Rieu — only in cinemas this summer!

Inter Alia

a new play by Suzie Miller

Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.

Multi award-winning super loon Tony Law is coming to Abbeygate Cinema with a new show of nonsense and absurdity.

“Takes post-modern stand-up to a dangerously funny new level” ★★★★★ The Guardian

“The King of post-modern nonsense” ★★★★★ The Telegraph

Thursday 11 September 20:00 | Tickets £15

Age 16+

Our bar will be open until late and No. 4 will be serving their delicious take-in menu. Or why not book a table to eat before the event? Book here.

As seen/heard on… Have I Got News For You (BBC One), The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), Celebrity Squares (ITV), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC Two), Heading Out (BBC Two), The Culture Show (BBC Two), Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe (BBC Two), Edinburgh Nights (BBC Two), Tony Law’s Surreal Guide To Surreal Comedy (Radio 4 Extra), Loose Ends and Infinite Monkey Cage (Radio 4).