A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the creative explosion of the 1960’s, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning) enlist Lori (Michaela Coel), a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in his home studio, in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance for themselves.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Cast
Michaela Coel, Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning, James Corden
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This showing is in 2D
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.
Director
Jon Favreau
Cast
Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White
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In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
Director
Kyle Balda
Cast
Emma Thompson, Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Conleth Hill, Hong Chau, Nicholas Galitzine, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Molly Gordon, Mandeep Dhillon
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Michael is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world.
Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before. This is where his story begins.
Director
Antoine Fuqua
Cast
Miles Teller, Colman Domingo, Jaafar Jackson, Larenz Tate, Derek Luk
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Almost twenty years after making their iconic turns as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation.
Director
David Frankel
Cast
Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu
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This showing is in 3D
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and his young apprentice Grogu.
Director
Jon Favreau
Cast
Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White
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The Playboy of the Western World
by John Millington Synge
directed by Caitríona McLaughlin
Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.
Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.
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A gifted piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
Director
Daniel Roher
Cast
Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Jean Reno
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When a fishing boat, the Rose of Nevada, lost with all hands 30 years ago, mysteriously reappears in the old harbour of a forgotten Cornish village, for those who remember, it’s surely a sign. The boat must go out to sea again and maybe then the luck of the devastated village will turn. Young father Nick and enigmatic newcomer Liam join captain Murgey, and they head to sea. But when they return, satisfied with their haul, something is amiss – they’ve slipped back in time, and the villagers greet them as if they are the original crew.
Director
Mark Jenkin
Cast
George MacKay, Callum Turner, Francis Magee, Edward Rowe, Rosalind Eleazar, Mary Woodvine
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When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves - even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
Director
John Carney
Cast
Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Peter McDonald, Marcella Plunkett, Havana Rose Liu, Jack Reynor
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In Retrospect – Spielberg, Robots, & Aliens
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Steven Speilberg's Disclosure Day we are looking back at some of his greatest science fiction films throughout the years.
In the not-so-distant future, David, a robot with actual human feelings, especially a never-ending love for his "mother," Monica, is adopted as a substitute for her real son, who, afflicted with an incurable disease, remains in "cryo-stasis." David lives happily with Monica and her husband, but when the couple's real son returns home after being cured, David's life changes dramatically. Directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the short story "Super-Toys Last All Summer Long" by Brian Aldiss.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Haley Joel Osment, Sam Robards, Jake Thomas, Jude Law, William Hurt
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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
Great children's matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.
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On May 30, the Metropolitan Opera’s 2025–26 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of American composer Gabriela Lena Frank’s first opera, a magical-realist portrait of Mexico’s painterly power couple Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, with libretto by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Nilo Cruz. Fashioned as a reversal of the Orpheus and Euridice myth, the story depicts Frida, sung by leading mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard, leaving the underworld on the Day of the Dead and reuniting with Diego, portrayed by baritone Carlos Álvarez. The famously feuding pair briefly relive their tumultuous love, embracing both the passion and the pain before bidding the land of the living a final farewell. Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere staging of Frank’s opera, a “confident, richly imagined score” (The New Yorker) that “bursts with color and fresh individuality” (Los Angeles Times). The vibrant new production, taking enthusiastic inspiration from Frida and Diego’s paintings, is directed and choreographed by Deborah Colker. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.
Cast
Catrina - Gabriella Reyes
Frida - Isabel Leonard
Leonardo - Nils Wanderer
Diego - Carlos Álvarez
Conductor
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
Composers
Gabriela Lena Frank / Libretto by Nilo Cruz
Sung in Spanish with English subtitles
ESTIMATED RUN TIME
2 HRS 50 MINS, WITH ONE INTERMISSION
Pre Theatre Express Menu
Choose Meal + Ticket when booking your seat to preorder your meal for before the showing. Your table will be booked for 1 hour before the showing start time.
Starters
Chicken liver parfait
with bacon jam, crispy apple, toasted focaccia
Asparagus, egg, watercress, Suffolk blue cheese salad (Vegetarian)
Mains
Suffolk chicken supreme
with asparagus, Suffolk bacon, potato terrine, wild mushroom, Maderia sauce
Baron Bigod (Vegetarian)
with asparagus, tomato + wild mushroom filo egg tart, buttered new jersey royals
Dessert
Affogato (Vegetarian)
+£25pp*
This is a sample menu, slight alternations may occur with changes of seasonal produce.
We require a preorder at least 3 days prior and confirmation at booking stage of any dietary requirements.
V – vegetarian
*Adds £25 to the price of a standard adult ticket.
Interval Charcuterie Box
Choose Interval Box + Ticket when booking your seat to preorder your Charcuterie box for the interval.
+£15 per person*
Not suitable for vegetarians
*Adds £15 to the price of a standard adult ticket.
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REDISCOVER + DINE £25
A two course menu inspired by French Classics.
Choose "Film & Meal" as your ticket type when booking.
You do not need to book a table. Your table will be available from 14:30 to allow plenty of time to dine before heading into the 16:00 screening.
Tables are exclusively before the film as part of this offer.
If you have any food allergies or have any further questions, please let us know in advance using our Contact Form.
Menu
Main
Coq au vin
or
Possion en papillote
or
Ratatouille in a savoury crepe, parsley sauce
Dessert
Lemon posset
or
Apple tart tatin
REDISCOVER – CLASSIC FRENCH CINEMA – UNE EXPÉRIENCE ONIRIQUE
Celebrating classic French cinema with four films exploring surrealism, dream-sequences, and unreliable narrators.
A compulsive, murderous doctor tries repeatedly, and by any means necessary, to repair his daughter’s damaged, once beautiful, visage. Born of a poetic fantasy tradition in French cinema that connects with the likes of Jean Cocteau, this stark film by cine-surrealist Georges Franju – a man capable of crafting stunning film images (try a Google image search) – is a brutal and bloody affair. It pushes the limits of what feels normal and natural in the creation of dramatic film.
Director
Georges Franju
Cast
Pierre Brasseur, Alida Valli, Juliette Mayniel
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Join us as we beam directly from Picturehouse Central, international best-selling and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout to celebrate the release of her new novel, The Things We Never Say: a poignant meditation on loneliness, friendship, and free will in a capsizing world.
Elizabeth will join us in conversation with broadcaster Francine Stock.
Elizabeth Strout is the author of Olive Kitteridge, My Name is Lucy Barton, Anything is Possible and The Burgess Boys. Olive Kitteridge was brought to screens as a multi-Emmy award-winning miniseries starring Frances McDormand. She has been nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award, the International Dublin Literary Award, the Orange Prize and the Booker Prize.
This is a one way broadcast of the Live Q&A.
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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!
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Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) is a California blonde with couture clothes (mostly pink), fabulous friends and the hottest boyfriend on campus. So when Warner Huntington III suddenly dumps her and heads to Harvard Law School, Elle takes matters into her own manicured hands. She enrols too! Now getting Warner back should be a snap (well, maybe a bend and snap), right? Wrong! Elle's about to begin the toughest fight of her life...for love, honour, justice and respect for blondes everywhere!
Director
Robert Luketic
Cast
Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Matthew Davis, Victor Garber, Osgood Perkins, Bruce Thomas
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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 gifted piano tuner's meticulous skills for tuning pianos lead him to discover an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down.
Director
Daniel Roher
Cast
Leo Woodall, Dustin Hoffman, Havana Rose Liu, Lior Raz, Jean Reno
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Blood isn’t always thicker than water. In Jim Jarmusch’s star-studded Father Mother Brother Sister (2025), familial relations wither under palpable tension. The tripartite anthology film stages reunions between estranged relatives, gatherings filled with half-truths and mysteries. Absence can make the heart grow fonder, yet it can also breed misunderstandings.
Director
Jim Jarmusch
Cast
Tom Waits, Cate Blanchett, Adam Driver, Charlotte Rampling, Indya Moore, Luka Sabbat
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The viral internet sensation “The Amazing Digital Circus” comes to its long-awaited conclusion in a feature-length theatrical release!
This “Last Act” combines episode 8 with the all new, hour long episode 9 for fans to see before anyone else in the world.
With Caine gone and the circus dark, the cast are left with only the mistakes and traumas of their pasts to keep them company. As the prospect of eternity closes in around them, they discover the truth about the Digital Circus and its history.
Will they come to terms with what they uncover, or will they make… the other choice?
Also, presumably at some point someone says something funny, because this ending can’t be THAT depressing, can it?
Director
Gooseworx
Cast
Lizzie Freeman, Michael Kovach, Amanda Hufford, Ashley Nichols, Marissa Lenti, Sean Chiplock
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Based on the classic 1935 RKO movie starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Top Hat is a sparkling romantic cocktail laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography and tap-dancing brilliance, brought to life on stage with lavish sets and gorgeous costumes. Irving Berlin’s irresistible score includes some of Hollywood’s greatest songs, including the immortal Cheek to Cheek, Let’s Face the Music and Dance, Top Hat White Tie and Tails and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
When Broadway star Jerry Travers arrives in London to open a new show, he crosses paths with model Dale Tremont whose beauty sleep is rudely interrupted by Jerry tap dancing in the hotel suite above hers. Instantly smitten, Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life to win her – but the path of true love never does run smooth.
Put on your top hat, brush off your tails and let this joyous romantic musical comedy sweep you off your feet!
Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin
Based on RKO’s Motion Picture
Adapted for the stage by Matthew White & Howard Jacques
Director Kathleen Marshall
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In Retrospect – Spielberg, Robots, & Aliens
In anticipation of the upcoming release of Steven Speilberg's Disclosure Day we are looking back at some of his greatest science fiction films throughout the years.
As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival.
Steven Spielberg's reimagining of War of the Worlds is a dramatic science fiction thriller that reveals the extraordinary battle for the future of humankind through the eyes of one American family fighting to survive it. As with Spielberg's other post-millennium science fiction thriller Minority Report, War of the Worlds sees the filmmaker reflecting on a post-9/11 world through the lens of genre to tell a story for its time.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Tom Cruise, Justin Chatwin, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins, Miranda Otto, David Alan Basche
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The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto.
The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family’s last hope.
Great children's matinées every Saturday & Sunday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.
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Set in 1984, Matthew Warchus’ comedy drama Pride celebrates the amazing work done by the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign to raise money to help the families affected by the miner’s strikes. A feel good film with something to take away for everyone, we’re delighted to celebrate the films 10 year anniversary here at Abbeygate this June.
Director
Matthew Warchus
Cast
George MacKay, Ben Schnetzer, Faye Marsay, Imelda Staunton, Andrew Scott, Bill Nighy, Dominic West, Freddie Fox
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Having originated as an interval performance during the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest.
Riverdance has gone on to become a worldwide phenomenon. This 25th Anniversary production is a powerful and stirring reinvention of the show, celebrated the world over for its Grammy Award-winning music and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance. See the close-ups, the amazingly fast feet, the expressions and emotions of the dancers and musicians, and the creative camera angles that show the work more intimately and revealingly than is possible for an audience sitting in the stalls. A brief documentary detailing the history of Riverdance precedes the show.
Filmed live in 2020 at the 3 Arena Dublin, the exact spot where it all began, the 25th Anniversary Gala Performance of Riverdance returns to the big screen.
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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
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On a weekend trip to the countryside, Laura miraculously survives a car crash. Physically unhurt but deeply shaken, she is taken in by a local woman who witnessed the accident and now cares for Laura with motherly devotion. When her husband and adult son also give up their initial resistance to Laura's presence, the four of them slowly build up some family-like routine. But soon they can no longer ignore their past...
Director
Christian Petzold
Cast
Philip Froissant, Matthias Brandt, Enno Trebs, Hendrik Heutmann, Christian Koerner
In German with English subtitles
DISCOVER + DINE £20
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 £20*. 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 16:00 and food will be served from 16:15.
DISCOVER + DINE MENU
Main
German Sausage, Sauerkraut
(Vegetarian alternative available)
Dessert
Black Forest Gateau
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.
Not all dietary requirements may be catered for due to the unique and creative nature of the Discover+Dine menus. We advise that you contact us before booking to check if the dishes are suitable for your requirements Contact Form.
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If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people.
We are coming close to ... Disclosure Day.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo
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When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over.
As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.
Director
Peter Hastings
Cast
Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Poppy Liu, Stephen Root, Billy Boyd, Ricky Gervais
Great family matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.
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Join Patrick Church for a special presentation as he celebrates 65 years in the cinema industry!
Hear Pat's personal history of cinema projection; from the development of silent-era hand-cranked 35mm right up to modern 4K digital projection, followed by a virtual tour of Abbeygate Cinema and it's many changes over the past century, including the many hidden places the public would never usually see.
All ticket sales go towards Abbeygate’s current charitable fundraising campaign: WatchWord system provides cinema captions whenever you need them. Sharing the joy of cinema with the broadest possible audience.
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REDISCOVER – CLASSIC FRENCH CINEMA – UNE EXPÉRIENCE ONIRIQUE
Celebrating classic French cinema with four films exploring surrealism, dream-sequences, and unreliable narrators.
A French actress (Emmanuelle Riva) and a Japanese architect (Eiji Okada) engage in a brief, intense affair in postwar Hiroshima, their consuming mutual fascination impelling them to exorcise their own scarred memories of love and suffering.
Director
Alain Resnais
Cast
Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud, Bernard Fresson
REDISCOVER + DINE £25
A two course menu inspired by French Classics.
Choose "Film & Meal" as your ticket type when booking.
You do not need to book a table. Your table will be available from 14:30 to allow plenty of time to dine before heading into the 16:00 screening.
Tables are exclusively before the film as part of this offer.
If you have any food allergies or have any further questions, please let us know in advance using our Contact Form.
Menu
Main
Coq au vin
or
Possion en papillote
or
Ratatouille in a savoury crepe, parsley sauce
Dessert
Lemon posset
or
Apple tart tatin
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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.
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people.
We are coming close to ... Disclosure Day.
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo
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Northern Soul: Still Burning charts how this movement has weaved and transformed itself musically and culturally through the decades. Northern Soul continues to re-invent itself more than any other music genre, remaining as vibrant and relevant today as when it first evolved.
Director
Alan Byron
Featuring
Elaine Constantine, Tony Blackburn, Richard Searling
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The toys are back in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5,” and this time around it’s Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs get exponentially harder when they go head to head with this all-new threat to playtime.
Director
Andrew Stanton
Cast
Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Greta Lee, Conan O’Brien, Tony Hale, Craig Robinson, Shelby Rabara, Scarlett Spears, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Matty Matheson, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn, Blake Clark, Jeff Bergman, Anna Vocino, Annie Potts, Bonnie Hunt, Melissa Villaseñor, John Hopkins, Kristen Schaal, Ernie Hudson, Keanu Reeves
This showing is in 2D
3D showings also available
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Love quizzes? We have the perfect evening for you! Test your knowledge with the Abbeygate Cinema Quiz.
Hosted by George S V, get ready for an evening of trivia.
Our bar is open until late and No. 4 will be serving their delicious take-in menu!
The winning team gets a cash prize and a free film ticket for each team member, plus a bottle of prosecco (winners but be 18+ in order to receive prosecco).
Second place get a free film ticket for each team member.
Max. 4 people per team. Tickets £3 each.
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Based on Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel, Night & Day is an un-romantic comedy about a passionate astronomer Katharine Hilbery who does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage. Fun and contemporary in tone, this refreshing film showcases an ensemble of humourous performances against the ravishing backdrop of London in 1910, advances in science and technology and crumbling Edwardian patriarchy. Virginia’s story is as relevant to today as it ever was: women balancing romantic love with careers!
Writers
Justine Waddell, Virginia Woolf (based on novel by)
Director
Tina Gharavi
Cast
Haley Bennett, Elyas M'Barek, Jennifer Saunders, Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall
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The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids—teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen—the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.
Directors
Benjamin Renner & Guylo Homsy
Cast
Elizabeth Banks, Kumail Nanjiani, Awkwafina, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, Carol Kane, Caspar Jennings, Tresi Gazal and Danny DeVito
Great children's matinées every Saturday at 10:30. Tickets are £2.50 each. Adults only admitted if accompanying children.
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Join the film's Screenwriter and Producer, Justine Waddell at Abbeygate for a live Q+A after the film.
Justine Waddell is an award-winning writer, producer, and actor known for her work in film, television, and theatre. Her producer credits include the the Golden-Prague winning 2021 documentary Falling for Stradivari and the 2019 documentary Force of Nature Natalia about super-star ballerina Natalia Osipovaa.
Based on Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel, Night & Day is an un-romantic comedy about a passionate astronomer Katharine Hilbery who does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage. Fun and contemporary in tone, this refreshing film showcases an ensemble of humourous performances against the ravishing backdrop of London in 1910, advances in science and technology and crumbling Edwardian patriarchy. Virginia’s story is as relevant to today as it ever was: women balancing romantic love with careers!
Writers
Justine Waddell, Virginia Woolf (based on novel by)
Director
Tina Gharavi
Cast
Haley Bennett, Elyas M'Barek, Jennifer Saunders, Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall
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Join Hetty on her escape from the Foundling Hospital. Tremble as she faces Matron Stinking Bottomly. Thrill as she discovers the squirrel house and Tanglefields Travelling Circus. Gasp as she endures a night locked in the attic. Quake as she braves the scary streets of Victorian London. Cheer as she overcomes all in the search to find her real mother and a true family of her own.
This critically acclaimed 5 star production is adapted for the stage by Emma Reeves and directed by Sally Cookson. With an original musical score by Benji Bower, circus skills and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is the perfect treat for the whole family.
Director
Sally Cookson
Cast
Phoebe Thomas - Hetty Feather
Matt Costain - Matron Bottomly / Jem
Sarah Goddard - Peg / Ida
Isaac Stanmore - Saul
Mark Kane - Gideon
Nikki Warwick - Madame Adeline / Eliza
Based on the book by
Jacqueline Wilson
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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.
Based on Virginia Woolf’s funniest novel, Night & Day is an un-romantic comedy about a passionate astronomer Katharine Hilbery who does everything she can to avoid romantic love and marriage. Fun and contemporary in tone, this refreshing film showcases an ensemble of humourous performances against the ravishing backdrop of London in 1910, advances in science and technology and crumbling Edwardian patriarchy. Virginia’s story is as relevant to today as it ever was: women balancing romantic love with careers!
Writers
Justine Waddell, Virginia Woolf (based on novel by)
Director
Tina Gharavi
Cast
Haley Bennett, Elyas M'Barek, Jennifer Saunders, Lily Allen, Jack Whitehall and Timothy Spall
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An astounding feature debut by acclaimed opera director Damiano Michieletto, Primavera is a fictionalised account of Antonio Vivaldi's time as resident composer and violin teacher at the Ospedale della Pietà in Venice, where he composed most of his major works, but told from the perspective of one of his most talented female students.
Director
Damiano Michieletto
Cast
Michele Riondino, Andrea Pennacchi, Stefano Accorsi, Miko Jarry, Alessandro Bressanello
In Italian with English subtitles
DISCOVER + DINE £20
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 £20*. 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 15:45 and food will be served from 16:00.
DISCOVER + DINE MENU
Main
Risotto Primavera
Dessert
Tiramisu
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.
Not all dietary requirements may be catered for due to the unique and creative nature of the Discover+Dine menus. We advise that you contact us before booking to check if the dishes are suitable for your requirements Contact Form.
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Les Liaisons Dangereuses
by Christopher Hampton
based on the novel by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
directed by Marianne Elliott
BAFTA Award-winner Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread) joins Aidan Turner (Rivals) in a striking new staging of Christopher Hampton’s celebrated adaptation of the classic novel, where among the glittering salons of the super-rich, one misstep can mean ruin.
Marquise de Merteuil is a master in the art of survival. Alongside the magnetic Vicomte de Valmont, they turn seduction into strategy and weaponise desire. But when their alliance collapses into rivalry, the battle between them threatens to destroy everyone in their path.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Marianne Elliott (Angels in America) directs this thrilling game of love, lies, and social warfare.
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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.
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REDISCOVER – CLASSIC FRENCH CINEMA – UNE EXPÉRIENCE ONIRIQUE
Celebrating classic French cinema with four films exploring surrealism, dream-sequences, and unreliable narrators.
Beautiful young housewife Séverine Serizy cannot reconcile her masochistic fantasies with her everyday life alongside dutiful husband Pierre. When her lovestruck friend Henri mentions a secretive high-class brothel run by Madame Anaïs, Séverine pays a visit and eventually begins to work there during the day under the name Belle de Jour. But when one of her clients grows possessive, she must try to go back to her normal life.
Director
Luis Bunuel
Cast
Catherine Deneuve, Jean Sorel, Michel Piccoli, Genevieve Page, Pierre Clementi
REDISCOVER + DINE £25
A two course menu inspired by French Classics.
Choose "Film & Meal" as your ticket type when booking.
You do not need to book a table. Your table will be available from 14:30 to allow plenty of time to dine before heading into the 16:00 screening.
Tables are exclusively before the film as part of this offer.
If you have any food allergies or have any further questions, please let us know in advance using our Contact Form.
Menu
Main
Coq au vin
or
Possion en papillote
or
Ratatouille in a savoury crepe, parsley sauce
Dessert
Lemon posset
or
Apple tart tatin
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In the winter of 1999, Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard and British flight instructor Brian Jones embark on an attempt to complete the last great aviation challenge of the 20th century – to circumnavigate the globe, nonstop in a hot-air balloon. Rival teams are lifting off across the world and the race is on to be the first to write their name in the history books. Working together, Piccard and Jones must overcome extreme weather conditions, survive potentially fatal technical failures and endure increasing mental and physical exhaustion if they want to make it.
Director
John Dower
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Kenneth Grahame’s classic novel is stunningly brought to life in a spectacular new musical by Oscar®-winning screenwriter and creator of Downton Abbey Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award®- winning composer and lyricist George Stiles and Anthony Drewe.
Featuring eye-poppingly beautiful design, exuberant choreography and a gloriously British score, The Wind In The Willows brings comedy, heart and thrills to the world-famous London Palladium.
Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad as they embark on a series of riotous adventures spiralling from Toad’s insatiable need for speed.
Cast
Rufus Hound - Mr Toad
Simon Lipkin - Rat
Craig Mather - Mole
Neil McDermott - Chief Weasel
Denise Welch - Mrs Otter & Barge Woman
Gary Wilmot - Badger
Director
Rachel Kavanaugh
Director (Screen)
Tim van Someren
Based on the Book by
Julian Fellowes
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Eighteen-year-old Marina lost her parents at a young age and now heads to the coast to meet her paternal grandparents for the first time. She does this as part of a scholarship application for which she needs their signatures. Upon arrival, she discovers more about her family history and long-hidden feelings surface.
Director
Carla Simón
Cast
Mitch Martín, Tristán Ulloa, León Romagosa, Hans Romagosa, José Ángel Egido
In Spanish, Catalan, French, and Galician with English subtitles
DISCOVER + DINE £20
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 £20*. 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 15:45 and food will be served from 16:00.
DISCOVER + DINE MENU
Main
Spanish Tapas
(Vegetarian alternative available)
Dessert
Creme Catalana
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.
Not all dietary requirements may be catered for due to the unique and creative nature of the Discover+Dine menus. We advise that you contact us before booking to check if the dishes are suitable for your requirements Contact Form.
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This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.
Viva Maastricht! is a joyful tribute to the city where it all began. Joined by his world-renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra and a vibrant ensemble of artists, André brings the spirit, culture, and warmth of his hometown to life in a dazzling new concert filled with emotion and wonder.
From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy, and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom — only in cinemas this summer
Cinema Host
Charlotte Hawkins
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We’re thrilled to announce something new at Abbeygate Cinema.
Introducing Abbeygate Wine + Dine — a brand-new experience where exceptional guest wines meet beautifully paired dishes from our kitchen. The evening begins with a welcome fizz, followed by five carefully selected wines, each matched to its own tailored dinner course. Guided by our excellent host, Ed Keith of Hallgarten Wines. Ed brings over a decade of knowledge and expertise to every glass, he is a true wine enthusiast and loves sharing his experience with others.
Please arrive for 18:45 to be seated before we begin promptly at 7pm.
Not all dietary requirements can be catered for due to the nature of this event.
We advise that you contact us before booking if you have specific requirements.
Please note tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Tickets cannot be refunded if you do not attend the event.
The Food
MENU COMING SOON
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Who will solve the crime? We're incredibly excited to host our second Murder Mystery Dinner here at Abbeygate Cinema, an interactive event perfect for channelling your inner detective.
Tickets are limited and so we advise booking as soon as possible. This is an interactive event and seating will be on mixed tables with your fellow guests.
Tickets are £60 per head, including a three-course dinner and arrival drink. Please scroll down to view the menu.
We kindly ask that guests arrive at 6:30pm for arrival drinks in preparation for the event beginning at 7pm.
The 5th of September's theme is 'Midsommer Murders'.
The 12th of December's theme is 'Agatha Christie'.
MENU COMING SOON
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The Royal Ballet
MANON
190min
Two Intervals
In the seedy underbelly of 18th-century Paris, money is king. Nothing is sacred – even love itself can be bought for the right price. A native of this hedonistic underworld, Manon is caught between twin desires when she falls in love with the student Des Grieux. Steadfast and devoted, he offers the possibility of an honourable life. Yet, the riches promised by the world of Parisian society remain tempting...
Manon’s inner turmoil and struggle for survival lie at the devastating heart of Kenneth MacMillan’s 1974 adaptation of Abbé Prévost’s novel. In this signature work of The Royal Ballet, MacMillan’s nuanced understanding of human psychology makes for an unflinching look into the moral degradation of Manon’s Paris, while all its decadence and decay are brought to life through Jules Massenet’s score and Nicholas Georgiadis’s designs.
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
Choreography KENNETH MACMILLAN
Music JULES MASSENET
Orchestration MARTIN YATES
Conductor KOEN KESSELS
Designer NICHOLAS GEORGIADIS
Lighting Designer JACOPO PANTANI
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The Royal Opera
CARMEN
215min
One Interval
Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting scorching light on the lust, violence and destructive desire of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.
An all-star cast brings this white-hot drama to life, with Ginger Costa-Jackson in the fiery title role, alongside Russell Thomas as the jealous and despairing Don José. Following his 2023 Royal Opera debut, Sesto Quatrini returns to conduct Bizet’s electrifying and sensual score.
Sung in French with English subtitles.
Cast:
Carmen GINGER COSTA-JACKSON
Don José RUSSELL THOMAS
Micaëla ADRIANA GONZÁLEZ
Escamillo ALEXANDER VINOGRADOV
Zuniga BARNABY REA
Creatives:
Music GEORGES BIZET
Libretto HENRI MEILHAC, LUDOVIC HALÉVY
Conductor SESTO QUATRINI
Director DAMIANO MICHIELETTO
Set Designer PAOLO FANTIN
Costume Designer CARLA TETI
Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI
Dramaturg ELISA ZANINOTTO
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The Royal Ballet
THE NUTCRACKER [Filmed live 10th December 2025]
140min
One Interval
At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment: fantastical landscapes of flurried snow and glittering confection where toys come alive and the magic never stops.
Peter Wright’s production of this festive family favourite sparkles to the wondrous swell of Tchaikovsky’s orchestral score, alongside the glow and grandeur of Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs.
Cast:
The Sugar Plum Fairy MAYARA MAGRI
The Prince REECE CLARKE
Herr Drosselmeyer JAMES HAY
Clara MARIANNA TSEMBENHOI
Hans-Peter/The Nutcracker TAISUKE NAKAO
Creatives:
Choreography PETER WRIGHT after LEV IVANOV
Music PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Conductor CHARLOTTE POLITI
Original Scenario MARIUS PETIPA after E.T.A. HOFFMANN
Production and Scenario PETER WRIGHT
Designer JULIA TREVELYAN OMAN
Lighting Designer MARK HENDERSON
Production Consultant ROLAND JOHN WILEY
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The Royal Opera
GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG [New Production]
350min
Two Intervals
An earth in ruin. The twilight of the Gods.
Deception leads to treachery, then devastation, when Siegfried is tricked into betraying Brünnhilde. Learning the truth of her beloved’s innocence, Brünnhilde at last returns the ring to the Rhinemaidens, before ordering that Valhalla be swallowed in flames. For the long-awaited finale of Wagner’s epic saga, director Barrie Kosky situates the rich apocalyptic drama in a contemporary world of dream-like turmoil. Antonio Pappano, Conductor Laureate of The Royal Opera, returns to take on the impassioned, otherworldly music – including Siegfried’s transporting Funeral March and Brünnhilde’s electrifying Immolation Scene. The brilliant cast is led by Elisabet Strid, Andreas Schager and Mika Kares, who together with the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and the Royal Opera Chorus bring opera’s greatest journey to its shattering end.
Sung in German with English subtitles.
Cast:
Siegfried ANDREAS SCHAGER
Gunther THOMAS LEHMAN
Hagen MIKA KARES
Alberich CHRISTOPHER PURVES
Brünnhilde ELISABET STRID
Gutrune AMANDA MAJESKI
Waltraute ANNIKA SCHLICHT
First Norn NOA BEINART
Second Norn CLAIRE BARNETT-JONES
Third Norn CATHARINE WOODWARD
Woglinde SARAH BRADY
Wellgunde NIAMH O’SULLIVAN
Flosshilde SIAN GRIFFITHS
Creatives:
Music RICHARD WAGNER
Conductor ANTONIO PAPPANO
Director BARRIE KOSKY
Set Designer RUFUS DIDWISZUS
Costume Designer VICTORIA BEHR
Lighting Designer ALESSANDRO CARLETTI
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The Royal Opera
COSÌ FAN TUTTE [New Production]
210min
One Interval
Spurred on by a bet, two young men hatch a plan to test the fidelity of their girlfriends. What follows is a slippery game of seduction and power, the four lovers plunging into a dizzying world of shifting reality, where truth becomes increasingly unstable.
Così fan tutte has lost none of its sting since it first scandalised audiences in 1790. In her Main Stage debut, Netia Jones, Associate Director of The Royal Opera, reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens, where 18th-century romantic trickery meets deeply satirical high-tech deceit. Taking on the roles of the lovers is an exciting young cast led by Louise Alder, Simone McIntosh, Mingjie Lei and Huw Montague Rendall, with Gerald Finley as their manipulative game-master Don Alfonso and Emily Pogorelc as Despina. Thomas Hengelbrock conducts, bringing out the exquisite melodies that underpin the provocative, and resolutely modern, themes at the heart of the opera.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Cast:
Fiordiligi LOUISE ALDER
Dorabella SIMONE MCINTOSH
Ferrando MINGJIE LEI
Guglielmo HUW MONTAGUE RENDALL
Don Alfonso GERALD FINLEY
Despina EMILY POGORELC
Creatives:
Music WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Conductor THOMAS HENGELBROCK
Director NETIA JONES
Set Designer HYEMI SHIN
Costume Designers NETIA JONES, HYEMI SHIN
Lighting Designer LUCY CARTER
Movement Director ANNA MORRISSEY
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The Royal Ballet
ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND [Filmed live 15th October 2024]
170min
Two Intervals
At a garden party on a sunny afternoon, Alice is surprised to see her parents’ friend Lewis Carroll transform into a white rabbit. When she follows him down a rabbit hole, events become curiouser and curiouser…As Alice journeys through Wonderland, she encounters countless strange creatures. She’s swept off her feet by the charming Knave of Hearts, who’s on the run for stealing the tarts. Confusion piles upon confusion. Then Alice wakes with a start. Was it all a daydream?
Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland burst onto the stage in 2011 in an explosion of colour, stage magic and inventive, sophisticated choreography. Joby Talbot’s score combines contemporary soundworlds with sweeping melodies that gesture to ballet scores of the 19th century. Bob Crowley’s wildly imaginative, eye-popping designs draw on everything from puppetry to projections to make Wonderland wonderfully real. The result shows The Royal Ballet at its best, bringing together world-class dance with enchanting family entertainment and ingenious music and design.
Cast:
Alice FRANCESCA HAYWARD
Jack/The Knave of Hearts WILLIAM BRACEWELL
Lewis Carroll/The White Rabbit JAMES HAY
Mother/The Queen of Hearts LAUREN CUTHBERTSON
Father/The King of Hearts BENNET GARTSIDE
Magician/The Mad Hatter STEVEN MCRAE
Rajah/ The Caterpillar NICOL EDMONDS
The Duchess GARY AVIS
Creatives:
Choreography CHRISTOPHER WHEELDON
Music JOBY TALBOT
Conductor KOEN KESSELS
Orchestration CHRISTOPHER AUSTIN, JOBY TALBOT
Designer BOB CROWLEY
Scenario NICHOLAS WRIGHT
Lighting Designer NATASHA KATZ
Projection Designers JON DRISCOLL, GEMMA CARRINGTON
Original Sound Designer ANDREW BRUCE
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The Royal Ballet
SWAN LAKE
205min
Two Intervals
Princess Odette is bound by a curse, turned into a swan by the evil sorcerer Von Rothbart. The spell can only be broken by a pledge of eternal love. When she meets Prince Siegfried, he is immediately enamoured by her fragile beauty and pledges to free her. But freedom is not promised for Odette as Von Rothbart conspires to thwart the lovers’ plans.
Liam Scarlett’s production for The Royal Ballet brings together Tchaikovsky’s towering score and John Macfarlane’s picturesque designs to create an enduring ballet spectacle of love, treachery and forgiveness.
Cast:
To be confirmed
Creatives:
Choreography MARIUS PETIPA, LEV IVANOV
Additional Choreography LIAM SCARLETT, FREDERICK ASHTON
Music PYOTR IL’YICH TCHAIKOVSKY
Conductor KOEN KESSELS
Production LIAM SCARLETT
Designer JOHN MACFARLANE
Lighting Designer DAVID FINN
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The Royal Opera
TOSCA
195min
Two Intervals
Floria Tosca and Mario Cavaradossi live for each other and for their art. But when Cavaradossi helps an escaped prisoner, the lovers make a deadly enemy in the form of Baron Scarpia, Chief of Police. At the mercy of Scarpia’s twisted desires, Tosca is forced to make a horrific bargain: sleeping with the man she hates, in order to save the man she loves. Can she find a way out?
Oliver Mears’s acclaimed production returns, setting Puccini’s operatic thriller in a contemporary, war-torn Rome. Daniel Oren conducts Aleksandra Kurzak, who returns to the title role, joined by Saimir Pirgu as Cavaradossi and Christopher Maltman as Baron Scarpia.
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.
Cast:
Floria Tosca ALEKSANDRA KURZAK
Mario Cavaradossi SAIMIR PIRGU
Baron Scarpia CHRISTOPHER MALTMAN
Spoletta ALED HALL
Cesare Angelotti PAWEŁ HORODYSKI
Sacristan JONATHAN LEMALU
Sciarrone SAM HIRD
Creatives:
Music GIACOMO PUCCINI
Conductor DANIEL OREN
Director OLIVER MEARS
Set Designer SIMON LIMA HOLDSWORTH
Costume Designer ILONA KARAS
Lighting Designer FABIANA PICCIOLI
Movement Director ANNA MORRISSEY
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The Royal Ballet
ROMEO AND JULIET [Filmed live 20th March 2025]
170min
Two Intervals
The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies. Yet it is love at first sight for Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet when they meet each other at the Capulet ball, into which Romeo has snuck. The two fall in love and they profess their devotion to each other at Juliet’s balcony. They secretly get married.
The stakes are raised for the young couple when Romeo avenges the death of his friend Mercutio who has been killed by Tybalt, Juliet’s cousin. For this, Romeo is exiled from Verona. Meanwhile, Juliet’s parents are forcing her to marry another suitor. In order to be together, Romeo and Juliet must risk it all.
Cast:
Juliet FUMI KANEKO
Romeo VADIM MUNTAGIROV
Mercutio FRANCISCO SERRANO
Tybalt RYOICHI HIRANO
Benvolio GIACOMO ROVERO
Paris LUKAS B. BRÆNDSRØD
Lord Capulet BENNET GARTSIDE
Lady Capulet CHRISTINA ARESTIS
Escalus, Prince of Verona HARRIS BELL
Rosaline ANNETTE BUVOLI
Nurse OLIVIA COWLEY
Friar Laurence THOMAS WHITEHEAD
Lord Montague THOMAS WHITEHEAD
Lady Montague LARA TURK
Creatives:
Choreography KENNETH MACMILLAN
Music SERGEY PROKOFIEV
Conductor KOEN KESSELS
Designer NICHOLAS GEORGIADIS
Lighting Designer JOHN B. READ
Staging and Artistic Supervisor to the MacMillan Estate LAURA MORERA
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