Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Director
Jeff Fowler
Cast
Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter
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MOANA 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Directors
David Derrick Jr
Jason Hand
Dana Ledoux Miller
Cast
Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, Alan Tudyk
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PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story to Peru as he returns to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Director
Dougal Wilson
Cast
Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Julie Walters, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin, Jim Broadbent, Ben Whishaw, Imelda Staunton
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Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Director
Jon M. Chu
Cast
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Jonathan Bailey, Ethan Slater, Marissa Bode, Bowen Yang, Bronwyn James, Keala Settle
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Better Man looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams – one of the UK’s bestselling artists of all time. Michael Gracey shines light on the incredible highs and lows of celebrity and the journey to stardom, inspired by Williams’ life and how he sees himself.
Director
Michael Gracey
Cast
Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Robbie Williams
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Ring in the New Year with us at No. 4!
Indulge in a specially curated nine-course tasting menu crafted by our Head Chef, Matt, featuring exquisite seasonal dishes.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and festive cheer!
Meal Only £55
You can aloso join us after the meal for a showing of LA LA LAND
Meal & Film £60 (Members £50) (Click here to book Meal & Film)
Film Only £13 (Click here to book Film Only)
Menu
Glass of Fizz
Wild Mushroom Arancini with Garlic Aioli
Toasted Focaccia with Pumpkin Humous and Olives
French Onion and Guinness Soup with Parmesan Foam
Lemon and Champagne Sorbet
Game Pâté and Apple Jelly
OR
Beetroot Gravlax with Pickled Winter Vegetables (vegetarian option)
Beef Bourguignon with Olive Oil Mash
OR
Tofu Bourguignon with Olive Oil Mash (vegetarian option)
Apple Tart Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee and a Mince Pie
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Ring in the New Year with us at No. 4 & Abbeygate Cinema!
Indulge in a specially curated nine-course tasting menu crafted by our Head Chef, Matt, featuring exquisite seasonal dishes.
After dinner, settle in for a screening of the dazzling musical La La Land.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of fine dining and festive cheer!
18:00 - Nine-Course Tasting Menu
20:00 - La La Land
Meal & Film £60 (Members £50)
Film Only £13
Meal Only £55 (Click here to book Meal Only)
Menu
Glass of Fizz
Wild Mushroom Arancini with Garlic Aioli
Toasted Focaccia with Pumpkin Humous and Olives
French Onion and Guinness Soup with Parmesan Foam
Lemon and Champagne Sorbet
Game Pâté and Apple Jelly
OR
Beetroot Gravlax with Pickled Winter Vegetables (vegetarian option)
Beef Bourguignon with Olive Oil Mash
OR
Tofu Bourguignon with Olive Oil Mash (vegetarian option)
Apple Tart Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream
Coffee and a Mince Pie
Film Synopsis
A tribute to the Hollywood musical but with a story embedded in present-day Los Angeles life. Mia (Stone), aspiring actress working in a coffee shop on the Warner Brothers studio backlot, falls for jazz pianist Sebastian (Gosling). Both give effortless performances with stunning song-and-dance routines and remarkable piano playing from Gosling. The transition from musical numbers to powerful narrative is seamless, and bravura one-take shots will draw comparisons to the cinematography of Birdman.
Director
Damien Chazelle
Cast
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, J. K. Simmons, John Legend
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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
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This film will include Descriptive Subtitles as part of our "Captioned Screenings". These screenings are for the d/Deaf and those experiencing hearing loss but anyone is welcome to attend.
Sonic the Hedgehog returns to the big screen this holiday season in his most thrilling adventure yet. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.
Director
Jeff Fowler
Cast
Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Krysten Ritter
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This film will include Descriptive Subtitles as part of our "Captioned Screenings". These screenings are for the d/Deaf and those experiencing hearing loss but anyone is welcome to attend.
Better Man looks at the rise, fall and resurrection of Robbie Williams – one of the UK’s bestselling artists of all time. Michael Gracey shines light on the incredible highs and lows of celebrity and the journey to stardom, inspired by Williams’ life and how he sees himself.
Director
Michael Gracey
Cast
Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman, Damon Herriman, Raechelle Banno, Robbie Williams
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Succumb to the Darkness
Nosferatu is a gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her, causing untold horror in its wake.
Director
Robert Eggars
Cast
Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Willem Dafoe
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A love story about the times that change us, and the times that make us.
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together -- falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family -- a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Director
John Crowley
Cast
Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh
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Krazy Horse are a group of motorcycle and car dealerships which were started by Paul Beamish as a hobby when he couldn’t get the bike parts he needed locally.
They have become known for their “Late Night” meets in the Summer where hundreds of motorcycle and car enthusiasts meet. Now Krazy Horse are partnering with Abbeygate Cinema to create winter “Late Nights”! Another opportunity to come together and view classic films!
After his release from prison, Jake reunites with his brother, Elwood -- collectively known as the `Blues Brothers'. Jake's first task is to save the orphanage the brothers grew up in from closing, by raising 5000 dollars to pay back taxes. The two are convinced they can earn the money by getting their old band back together. However, after playing several gigs and making a few enemies, including the police, the brothers face daunting odds to deliver the money on time.
Director
John Landis
Cast
Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Carrie Fisher, Cab Calloway
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Get ready for an action-packed, all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion like no other as Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake return for the new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise: Trolls Band Together.
After two films of true friendship and relentless flirting, Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) are now officially, finally, a couple (#broppy)! As they grow closer, Poppy discovers that Branch has a secret past. He was once part of her favorite boyband phenomenon, BroZone, with his four brothers: Floyd (Golden Globe nominated electropop sensation Troye Sivan), John Dory (Eric André; Sing 2), Spruce (Grammy winner Daveed Diggs; Hamilton) and Clay (Grammy winner Kid Cudi; Don’t Look Up). BroZone disbanded when Branch was still a baby, as did the family, and Branch hasn’t seen his brothers since.
But when Branch’s bro Floyd is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains—Velvet (Emmy winner Amy Schumer; Trainwreck) and Veneer (Grammy winner and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells; The Book of Mormon)—Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.
Director
Walt Dohrn
Cast
Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Eric André, Amy Schumer, Andrew Rannells, Troye Sivan, Daveed Diggs, Kid Cudi, Zosia Mamet, Zooey Deschanel, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, RuPaul Charles
Great children's matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.
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This film will include Descriptive Subtitles as part of our "Captioned Screenings". These screenings are for the d/Deaf and those experiencing hearing loss but anyone is welcome to attend.
MOANA 2 reunites Moana and Maui three years later for an expansive new voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.
Directors
David Derrick Jr
Jason Hand
Dana Ledoux Miller
Cast
Dwayne Johnson, Auli'i Cravalho, Alan Tudyk
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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.
A love story about the times that change us, and the times that make us.
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together -- falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family -- a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Director
John Crowley
Cast
Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh
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All We Imagine as Light is a beautiful, sweeping, emotional film that explores the complexities of female friendship and captures the frantic pace, the vibrant colours and the heady atmosphere of modern Mumbai.
In the city, thoughtful Nurse Prabha’s routine is upset when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger, flightier and rebellious roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her secret boyfriend. Their colleague Parvaty fights to stay in her home without any requisite paperwork left by her late husband. A trip to a beach town allows them each to find a space for their desires to manifest.
Payal Kapadia’s hugely acclaimed fiction debut was the first Indian film to be selected in Official Competition at Cannes in three decades, where it was awarded the Grand Prix.
Director
Payal Kapadia
Cast
Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam
In Hindi with English subtitles
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This film will include Descriptive Subtitles as part of our "Captioned Screenings". These screenings are for the d/Deaf and those experiencing hearing loss but anyone is welcome to attend.
A love story about the times that change us, and the times that make us.
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together -- falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family -- a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Director
John Crowley
Cast
Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh
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In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Director
Luca Guadagnino
Cast
Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, Jason Schwartzman
In English and Spanish with English subtitles
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The Royal Opera
THE TALES OF HOFFMANN
[New Production]
[Captured live November 2024]
Running time: 245 minutes, Two intervals
Sung in French with subtitles
Through the haze of the years, a poet remembers the women he loved. But when it comes to matters of the heart, nothing is as it seems. Particularly when the devil himself is involved…
Journeying back to his school days, Hoffmann relives his childhood romance with Olympia, a model student in every sense. Doomed love follows him into adulthood, where the dancer, Antonia, is taken from him too soon. Meanwhile, the sensual courtesan Giulietta has her own secret agenda. As memory and fantasy becomes increasingly blurred, will Hoffmann find the enigmatic Stella before it is too late?
Cast:
HOFFMANN Juan Diego Flórez
LINDORF/COPPÉLIUS/DR MIRACLE/DAPERTUTTO Alex Esposito
OLYMPIA Olga Pudova
ANTONIA Ermonela Jaho
GIULIETTA Marina Costa-Jackson
NICKLAUSSE Julie Boulianne
ANDRÈS/COCHENILLE/FRANTZ/PITICHINACCIO Christophe Mortagne
SPALANZANI Vincent Ordonneau
CRESPEL Alastair Miles
MUSE OF POETRY/SPIRIT OF ANTONIA'S MOTHER Christine Rice
LUTHER Jeremy White
HERMANN/SCHLEMIL Grisha Martirosyan
NATHANAEL Ryan Vaughan Davies
ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
CONCERT MASTER Sergey Levitin
CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding
CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus
Creatives:
DIRECTOR Damiano Michieletto
CONDUCTOR Antonello Manacorda
MUSIC Jacques Offenbach
LIBRETTO Jules Barbier
SET DESIGNER Paolo Fantin
COSTUME DESIGNER Carla Teti
LIGHTING DESIGNER Alessandro Carletti
CHOREOGRAPHER Chiara Vecchi
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New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
Director
James Mangold
Cast
Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, Scoot McNairy
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--This is a dog friendly screening--
We welcome well behaved dogs and their friendly owners to this special screening for dog lovers. Customers should book a seat for themselves as well as a free seat their dog to allow space for their dog to sit.
We always have snacks and water ready and ensure all dogs sit on a blanketed seat as to avoid any hairs or mess. After the event, the screen is thoroughly cleaned making sure those furry cinephiles leave no trace behind. To further cater to cinema-loving pooches, the volume is dipped as we know they have superhero hearing powers.
Synopsis
New York, 1961. Against the backdrop of a vibrant music scene and tumultuous cultural upheaval, an enigmatic 19-year-old from Minnesota arrives with his guitar and revolutionary talent, destined to change the course of American music. He forges intimate relationships with music icons of Greenwich Village on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking and controversial performance that reverberates worldwide. Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in James Mangold’s A COMPLETE UNKNOWN, the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.
Director
James Mangold
Cast
Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, Scoot McNairy
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Verdi
Aida (New Production)
American soprano Angel Blue headlines as the Ethiopian princess torn between love and country in a new production of Verdi’s Aida by Michael Mayer that brings audiences inside the towering pyramids and gilded tombs of ancient Egypt with intricate projections and dazzling animations. Romanian-Hungarian mezzo-soprano Judit Kutasi also stars as Aida’s rival, Amneris, alongside Polish tenor Piotr Beczała as the soldier Radamès—completing opera’s greatest love triangle. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium to conduct the January 25 performance, which will be broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide.
Includes 1 interval
In Italian with English Subtitles
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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!
Sunday 26 Jan 18:00
Local comedians take centre stage for an evening of laughs at Abbeygate Cinema.
Saturday 15 Feb 19:30
As part of the Bury St Edmunds Comedy Festival, Abbeygate Cinema is excited to welcome an award winning SURPRISE HEADLINER as seen on Mock The Week. Winner of the UK's Comics Comic Award in 2022 and U&Dave's Joke of the Fringe Award in 2024, he has been recently supporting Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett and Rob Brydon on their national tours, as well as one off shows supporting Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and Jack Dee.
“Absolutely hilarious.” The Scotsman ★★★★
“A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke-writing” Chortle ★★★★
“Gags of the highest order” Broadway Baby ★★★★
Edinburgh Festival Magazine ★★★★ | Bunbury Magazine ★★★★★
“Perfectly timed, clever one-liners” Leicester Mercury
“Very funny show” TIME OUT
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Seen by over 120 million people worldwide, LES MISÉRABLES is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals. In 2019, Cameron Mackintosh produced a spectacular sell-out staged concert version at the Gielgud Theatre featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. Now cinema audiences can experience a unique encore of this incredible show to celebrate Les Misérables 40th Anniversary. Featuring a cast and orchestra of over 65 and including the songs I Dreamed A Dream, Bring Him Home, One Day More and On My Own this sensational staged concert is not to be missed.
Includes 1 Interval
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David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?
Director
Max Webster
Cast
David Tennant, Cush Jumbo
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Krazy Horse are a group of motorcycle and car dealerships which were started by Paul Beamish as a hobby when he couldn’t get the bike parts he needed locally.
They have become known for their “Late Night” meets in the Summer where hundreds of motorcycle and car enthusiasts meet. Now Krazy Horse are partnering with Abbeygate Cinema to create winter “Late Nights”! Another opportunity to come together and view classic films!
Frustrated with their lives, four middle-aged men decide to hit the open road and embark on a motorcycle road trip to California. Trouble strikes when they run into the Del Fuegos, a fierce biker gang, and a series of unfortunate incidents leave the Wild Hogs on the run from the Del Fuegos in New Mexico. Do they have what it takes to stand up to their pursuers?
Director
Walt Becker
Cast
Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, William H. Macy, Ray Liotta, Marisa Tomei, Kevin Durand, M. C. Gainey, Jill Hennessy
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The Importance of being Earnest
by Oscar Wilde
directed by Max Webster
Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.
Max Webster (Life of Pi) directs this hilarious story of identity, impersonation and romance, filmed live from the National Theatre in London.
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The Royal Ballet
SWAN LAKE
[Revival]
[Captured live April 2024]
Running time 210 minutes, Two intervals
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness. Bringing together Tchaikovsky’s sensational score with the incredible imagination of choreographer Liam Scarlett and designer John Macfarlane, Swan Lake on the big screen will be an exceptional way to experience this ultimate ballet classic.
Cast:
ODETTE/ ODILE Yasmine Naghdi
PRINCE SIEGFRIED Matthew Ball
VON ROTHBART Thomas Whitehead
THE QUEEN Christina Arestis
BENNO Joonhyuk Jun
PRINCE SIEGFRIED’S YOUNGER SISTERS Leticia Dias, Annette Buvoli
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
ADDITIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY Liam Scarlett and Frederick Ashton
MUSIC Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky
PRODUCTION Liam Scarlett
DESIGNER John Macfarlane
LIGHTING DESIGNER David Finn
STAGING Gary Avis, Laura Morera, and Samantha Raine
ARTISTIC SUPERVISOR Laura Morera
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Krazy Horse are a group of motorcycle and car dealerships which were started by Paul Beamish as a hobby when he couldn’t get the bike parts he needed locally.
They have become known for their “Late Night” meets in the Summer where hundreds of motorcycle and car enthusiasts meet. Now Krazy Horse are partnering with Abbeygate Cinema to create winter “Late Nights”! Another opportunity to come together and view classic films!
Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, the film is based on the true story of a great sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy James Hunt (Hemsworth), and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver Niki Lauda (Bruhl). The story follows their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error.
Director
Ron Howard
Cast
Daniel Brühl, Chris Hemsworth, Olivia Wilde, Jamie Sives, Natalie Dormer
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Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock classic Jesus Christ Superstar returns to its roots with this sensational performance filmed in the UK during the Live Arena Tour. An incredible cast including Tim Minchin as Judas Iscariot, Melanie Chisholm as Mary Magdalene, Chris Moyles as King Herod and Ben Forster as Jesus Christ, perform hit songs including “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Gethsemane,” “Heaven on Their Minds,” “Everything’s Alright,” “King Herod’s Song” and “Superstar” in an exciting and contemporary interpretation
Includes 1 Interval
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Beethoven
Fidelio (Revival)
Following a string of awe-inspiring Live in HD performances, Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen returns to the Metropolitan Opera as Leonore, the faithful wife who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny in Beethoven’s Fidelio. Completing the distinguished cast is British tenor David Butt Philip as the political prisoner Florestan, Polish bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran German bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco, Chinese soprano Ying Fang and German tenor Magnus Dietrich as the young Marzelline and Jaquino, and Danish bass Stephen Milling as the principled Don Fernando. Susanna Mälkki conducts the March 15 performance, which will be broadcast live from the Met stage to cinemas worldwide.
Includes 1 interval
In German with English Subtitles
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This multi award-winning show captured recently at the Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre is an extraordinary musical journey paying homage to Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences. Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and, almost overnight, became the queen of rock & roll. The unmistakable voice, filled with raw emotion and tinged with Southern Comfort, made her a must-see headliner from Monterey to Woodstock. Fuelled by such unforgettable songs as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Piece of My Heart”, “Mercedes Benz”, “Cry Baby” and “Summertime”, a remarkable cast and breakout performances. A Night with Janis Joplin, written and directed by Randy Johnson, is a musical journey celebrating Janis and her biggest musical influences—icons like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, who inspired one of rock ‘n roll’s greatest legends.
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Directed by Ali Ray – Produced by Phil Grabsky
The Impressionists are the most popular group in art history - millions flock every year to marvel at their masterpieces. But, to begin with, they were scorned, penniless outsiders. 1874 was the year that changed everything; the first Impressionists, “hungry for independence”, broke the mould by holding their own exhibition outside official channels. Impressionism was born and the art world was changed forever.
What led to that first groundbreaking show 150 years ago? Who were the maverick personalities that wielded their brushes in such a radical and provocative way? The spectacular Musée d’Orsay exhibition brings fresh eyes to this extraordinary tale of passion and rebellion. The story is told not by historians and curators but in the words of those who witnessed the dawn of Impressionism: the artists, press and people of Paris, 1874. See the show that changed everything on the big screen.
Made in close collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
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The Royal Ballet
ROMEO AND JULIET
[Revival]
Running time 210 minutes, Two intervals
The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona. In this hothouse of tension, brawls are quick to break out and both sides get caught in the crossfire.
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
CHOREOGRAPHY Kenneth MacMillan
MUSIC Sergey Prokofiev
DESIGNER Nicholas Georgiadis
LIGHTING DESIGNER John B. Read
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Dr. Strangelove
co-adapted by Armando Iannucci
co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.
This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).
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Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind
the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.
Including 1 Interval
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The Royal Opera
TURANDOT
[Revival]
Running time: 205 minutes, Two intervals
Sung in Italian with subtitles
Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever-popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.
The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.
Cast:
PRINCESS TURANDOT Sondra Radvanovsky
CALAF SeokJong Baek
LIÙ Anna Princeva
TIMUR Adam Palka
PING Hansung Yoo
PANG Aled Hall
PONG Michael Gibson
EMPEROR ALTOUM Paul Hopwood
MANDARIN Ossian Huskinson
ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House
CONCERT MASTER Sergey Levitin
CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding
CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus
Creatives:
DIRECTOR Andrei Șerban
CONDUCTOR Rafael Payare
LIBRETTO Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni
MUSIC Giacomo Puccini
DESIGNER Sally Jacobs
LIGHTING DESIGNER F. Mitchell Dana
CHOREOGRAPHER Kate Flatt
CHOREOLOGIST Tatiana Novaes Coelho
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André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht.
This brand-new cinema special is a tribute to André's childhood dream of one day forming his own orchestra and travelling the world. The film features a selection of André's favourite and most spectacular global performances along with some of the finest moments the Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have shared during their many decades together.
Most of the concerts featured in this film – The Dream Continues - have never been shown on the big screen before. To mark this amazing milestone, this is your chance to see these iconic André classics for the first time. Come aboard and celebrate André’s 75th in style at your local cinema!
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Mozart
Le Nozze di Figaro (Revival)
On April 26, Mozart’s timeless comedy returns to cinemas worldwide with a live broadcast from the Metropolitan Opera. Conductor Joana Mallwitz, in her Met debut, takes the podium to conduct a stellar ensemble cast including American bass-baritone Michael Sumuel as the clever valet Figaro, Ukrainian soprano Olga Kulchynska as the wily maid Susanna, Canadian baritone Joshua Hopkins as the skirt-chasing Count, Italian soprano Federica Lombardi as his anguished wife, and French mezzo-soprano Marianne Crebassa as the adolescent page Cherubino.
Includes 1 interval
In Italian with English Subtitles
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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.
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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
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Strauss
Salome (New Production)
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss’s one-act tragedy, which will be broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading the company’s first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting. South African soprano Elza van den Heever leads a celebrated cast as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, with Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as the imprisoned prophet Jochanaan; German tenor Gerhard Siegel as Salome’s lecherous stepfather, King Herod; American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias; and Polish tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth.
No interval
In German with English Subtitles
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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.
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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
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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
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