What’s On
Juror #2 (12A)
Family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict-or free-the wrong killer.
Safe & Secure: Online and Personal Safety Event for Over 50’s + Free Film (The Great Escaper)
Hosted by RBC, Police Scotland with special guest speakers from Digital Skills Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Trading Standards team on how to spot, and stay safe from, personal and online scams.
Doors open at 1.00pm with guest speakers, free tea and coffee followed by a free screening of The Great Escaper, starring Sir Michael Caine and Dame Glenda Jackson in their final film roles.
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY (15)
Written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson and featuring Tony Award-winning orchestrations by Simon Hale, Girl From The North Country reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan as they’ve never been heard before, including “Forever Young,” “All Along The Watchtower,” “Hurricane,” and “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travellers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Experience this “profoundly beautiful” Broadway production (The New York Times) brought to vivid life by an extraordinary company of actors and musicians.
Paddington In Peru (PG) FRI 22 - SAT 30 NOV
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story back to Peru, as he, and the Browns, visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.
ART OF ACTION: Point Break (15) New 4K restoration plus introduction
Point Break stars Keanu Reeves as FBI agent Johnny Utah, who goes undercover with a gang of surfers, led by Patrick Swayze’s Bodhi, who are suspects in a series of bank robberies. Rarely seen on big screens in the UK in recent years, Kathryn Bigelow’s ultimate 1990s cult classic returns with a 4K restoration. Point Break super-fan Lynn Harvey will provide a short introduction to the film.
Screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network.
EVENT CINEMA | MET OPERA: TOSCA (15)
Extraordinary soprano Lise Davidsen stars as the volatile diva Floria Tosca for her first time at the Met. David McVicar’s thrilling production also features tenor Freddie De Tommaso in his eagerly anticipated company debut as Tosca’s revolutionary lover, Cavaradossi, and powerhouse baritone Quinn Kelsey as the sadistic chief of police Scarpia. Maestro Xian Zhang conducts the electrifying score, which features some of Puccini’s most memorable melodies
Wicked Problems and Reasons for Hope (12 +) BOOK WEEK SCOTLAND
In our annual Book Week Scotland event, poet JoAnne McKay will draw on her current reading to explore how museums, and archaeology, are going to be tools for dealing with the climate crisis, and how past strategies and technologies may be needed to assist with our future. Combining readings from Reinventing Sustainability (Guttman-Bond) and Museums and Societal Collapse (Robert Janes) along with her own poetry, JoAnne will offer a unique insight into this fascinating topic.
JoAnne has selected the documentary Jane Goodall - Reasons for Hope (Dir David Lickle, 2023, 45 mins). Drawing on decades of work by the world’s most famous living ethologist and environmentalist, Reasons for Hope, is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them.
My Favourite Cake (12A) Monday Night Film Club
Mahin (70) lives alone in Tehran since her husband’s death and her daughter’s departure for Europe, until an afternoon tea with friends leads her to break her solitary routine and revitalize her love life. But as Mahin opens herself up to new romance, what begins as an unexpected encounter quickly evolves into an unpredictable, unforgettable evening.
Paddington In Peru (PG) Bring a Baby Screening
This screening is exclusively designed for new parents to enjoy the most recent cinema releases in a baby-friendly environment.
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story back to Peru, as he, and the Browns, visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.
Mogwai: If The Stars Had A Sound (15)
From their inception in 1995 – to recording their tenth studio album – Scottish post-rock band Mogwai have remained true to their roots. Known for their intense and euphoric live performances, the band have transcended cult status. This is their story.
Safe & Secure: Online and Personal Safety Event for Over 50’s + Free Film (The Great Escaper)
Hosted by RBC, Police Scotland with special guest speakers from Digital Skills Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway Trading Standards team on how to spot, and stay safe from, personal and online scams.
Doors open at 9.30am with guest speakers, free tea and coffee followed by a free screening of The Great Escaper, starring Sir Michael Caine and Dame Glenda Jackson in their final film roles.
Gladiator II (15)
Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to the multi-Oscar-winning Gladiator.
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Wee Film Club (U) | The Tiger Who Came To Tea
The fun begins at 10.30am with a story or sing-along, followed by a short film or collection of short films for really wee ones. This time it’s a beautiful, hand-drawn animation based on the bestselling classic by Judith Kerr. Much-loved story of Sophie and her mummy’s unexpected visitor – a mysterious tiger who turns up and invites himself in for tea. They can only watch in fascination as the tiger eats not only their tea, but everything else in the house!
No Other Land (15) plus panel discussion
A Palestinian activist and an Israeli journalist work together to document the eviction of a mountainside community in the occupied West Bank. There will be a panel discussion after the film.
"With exceptional lucidity, No Other Land reminds us of the human stakes of Israel’s resettlement of the West Bank" - Slant Magazine
"Powerful Israel-Palestine documentary is essential viewing" ***** - The Guardian
Gladiator II (15)
Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to the multi-Oscar-winning Gladiator.
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Paddington In Peru SUN 1 - THU 5 DEC
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story back to Peru, as he, and the Browns, visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.
EVENT CINEMA | National Theatre Live: Prima Facie (15)
Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.
Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.
Gladiator II (15) SUN 1 - THU 12 DEC
Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to the multi-Oscar-winning Gladiator.
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
Dog on Trial / Le Procès du chien (N/C 12+) Monday Night Film Club
Avril, an independently minded lawyer known for taking on lost causes, resolves to secure a victory in her next case. However, when Dariuch another seemingly hopeless client, asks her to defend his faithful canine companion, Cosmos, Avril is unable to resist. She dives into the absurdity of defending a canine client, confronting not only the legal system but also advocating for both women’s and animal rights.
Dog on Trial / Le Procès du chien is also screening as part of this year's French Film Festival.
The Swimming Pool (La Piscine) (12A) | French Film Festival 2024
Jean-Paul and Marianne spend lazy holidays at their villa in idyllic Southern France. However when Harry and his attractive young daughter Penelope show up, the dreamy summer days are suddenly filled with unspoken tension and jealousy. Screening in a new 4K restoration in tribute to the late Alain Delon.
"Sex, opulence, a dash of danger. And then there’s the epic sense of style." New York Times
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
EVENT CINEMA | André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver (U) SAT 7, SUN 8 & WED 11 DEC
Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland!
Anora (18) Monday Night Film Club
Anora, a young sex worker from Brooklyn, meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as the parents set out for New York to get the marriage annulled.
School Screening: The Snowman and The Snowman and the Snowdog (U) Christmas Double Bill TUE 10 & THU 12 DEC
Get in the mood for Christmas with a double bill of Raymond Briggs' much loved characters.
First up is the classic Christmas animated tale from 1982 about a snowman that comes magically to life followed by its equally delightful sequel for this special festive double bill.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
Gladiator II (15) CAPTIONED SCREENING
Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel to the multi-Oscar-winning Gladiator.
After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now lead Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people.
School Screening Paddington In Peru (PG) FRI 13 - THU 19 DEC
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story back to Peru, as he, and the Browns, visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.
Red One (12A) FRI 13 - SUN 15 DEC
After Santa Claus – Code Name: RED ONE – is kidnapped, the North Pole's Head of Security (Dwayne Johnson) must team up with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter (Chris Evans) in a globe-trotting, action-packed mission to save Christmas.
Conclave (12A) FRI 13 - WED 18 DEC
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
The Polar Express (U)
Get in the mood for Christmas with our annual screening of The Polar Express. On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Ballet: Cinderella
This Christmas, be transported into an ethereal world where a sprinkling of fairy dust makes dreams come true. This enchanting ballet by The Royal Ballet’s Founding Choreographer Frederick Ashton is a theatrical experience for all the family.
Conclave (12A) Monday Night Film Club
When Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading one of the world's most secretive and ancient events, selecting a new Pope, he finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the very foundation of the Catholic Church.
Elf (PG)
Buddy (Will Ferrell) was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa's elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn't fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. As it happens, this is Walter Hobbs (James Caan), a cynical businessman. After a DNA test proves this, Walter reluctantly attempts to start a relationship with the childlike Buddy with increasingly chaotic results.
The Holdovers (15) THU 19 & FRI 20 DEC
One of our favourite films of the year is back and we’re finally able to screen it at Christmas time!
A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England school remains on campus during Christmas break. He soon forms an unlikely bond with a brainy but damaged troublemaker, and with the school's cook, a woman who just lost a son in the Vietnam War.
Moana 2 (PG) FRI 20 - TUE 24 DEC
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.
Wicked (PG) FRI 20 - TUE 24 DEC
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Wee Film Club (U) | Mog’s Christmas
The fun begins at 10.30am with a story or sing-along, followed by a short film or collection of short films for really wee ones. This time it’s the animated adaptation of Judith Kerr’s much-loved classic children’s book, which follows Mog who feels a little ignored during the Thomas family's Christmas preparations.
The Muppet Christmas Carol (U)
The Muppets' rendition of Charles Dickens' classic tale puts a unique twist on that fateful Christmas Eve, when Scrooge is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future.
The Snowman and The Snowman and the Snowdog (U) Christmas Double Bill (10AM AND 11.30AM)
Get in the mood for Christmas with a double bill of Raymond Briggs' much loved characters.
First up is the classic Christmas animated tale from 1982 about a snowman that comes magically to life followed by its equally delightful sequel for this special festive double bill.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Discover the enchantment of ballet with this sparkling festive treat for the whole family. Julia Trevelyan Oman’s period designs bring festive charm to Peter Wright’s beloved Royal Ballet production, as fairytale magic comes together with spectacular dancing in this unforgettable classic ballet.
The Snowman and The Snowman and the Snowdog (U) Christmas Double Bill (10AM & 11.30AM)
Get in the mood for Christmas with a double bill of Raymond Briggs' much loved characters.
First up is the classic Christmas animated tale from 1982 about a snowman that comes magically to life followed by its equally delightful sequel for this special festive double bill.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
It’s A Wonderful Life (U)
After George Bailey (James Stewart) wishes he had never been born, an angel second class (Henry Travers) is sent to earth to make George's wish come true. George starts to realise how many lives he has changed and impacted, and how they would be different if he were never there.
The Snowman and The Snowman and the Snowdog (U) Christmas Double Bill (10AM & 11.30AM)
Get in the mood for Christmas with a double bill of Raymond Briggs' much loved characters.
First up is the classic Christmas animated tale from 1982 about a snowman that comes magically to life followed by its equally delightful sequel for this special festive double bill.
Features 5-minute intermission between the films.
Paddington In Peru (PG) FRI 27 - TUE 31 DEC
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington's story back to Peru, as he, and the Browns, visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon and beyond.
Wicked (PG) FRI 27 - TUE 31 DEC
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Moana 2 (PG) FRI 27 - TUE 31 DEC
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.
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) (PG)
The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a fully-staged, lavish production, set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Starring Ramin Karimloo as The Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine, together with a cast and orchestra of over 200 and some special guest appearances.
Wicked (PG) Bring A Baby (intermission)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Moana 2 (PG)
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.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (12A)
In this animated fantasy adventure, set two centuries before the events of the live-action films, a monarch’s daughter attempts to save her kingdom from an evil usurper.
Moana 2 (PG)
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.
Wicked (PG)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (12A)
In this animated fantasy adventure, set two centuries before the events of the live-action films, a monarch’s daughter attempts to save her kingdom from an evil usurper.
Moana 2 (PG) *SOLD OUT*
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.
Wicked (PG)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (12A)
In this animated fantasy adventure, set two centuries before the events of the live-action films, a monarch’s daughter attempts to save her kingdom from an evil usurper.
Moana 2 (PG)
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.
Wicked (PG)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Bird (15) Monday Night Film Club
Bailey, 12 years old, lives with her single father Bug and her brother Hunter in a squat in northern Kent. Bug doesn't have much time to devote to his children and Bailey, who is approaching puberty, seeks attention and adventure elsewhere.
Moana 2 (PG)
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.
Wicked (PG)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Moana 2 (PG)
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.
Wicked (PG)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Moana 2 (PG)
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.
Wicked (PG)
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in cinemas in November 2025.
Blitz (12A)
Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Blitz (12A)
Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Blitz (12A)
Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Small Things Like These (15) Monday Night Film Club
A coalman in 1980s Ireland is confronted by dark and distressing secrets connected to a local convent in this slow-burn drama concerning the tragic injustices of the Magdalene Laundry system.
Small Things Like These (12A)
A coalman in 1980s Ireland is confronted by dark and distressing secrets connected to a local convent in this slow-burn drama concerning the tragic injustices of the Magdalene Laundry system.
Small Things Like These (12A)
A coalman in 1980s Ireland is confronted by dark and distressing secrets connected to a local convent in this slow-burn drama concerning the tragic injustices of the Magdalene Laundry system.
Blitz (12A)
Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Blitz (12A)
Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
Blitz (12A)
Blitz follows the epic journey of George, a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Opera The Tales Of Hoffmann
Four women: four curious love stories. Juan Diego Flórez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream-like opera.
Queer (15+ cert tbc) Monday Night Film Club
1950. William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
Queer (15) Cert tbc
1950. William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
Queer (15) Cert tbc
1950. William Lee (Daniel Craig), an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the small American community. His encounter with Eugene Allerton, an expat former soldier, new to the city, shows him, for the first time, that it might be finally possible to establish an intimate connection with somebody.
EVENT CINEMA | MET OPERA: AIDA (12A)
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.
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : LES MISERABLES: THE STAGED CONCERT LIVE! (40TH ANNIVERSARY) (12A)
To mark the 40th anniversary of the world’s most popular musical, a unique opportunity to experience the spectacular staged concert version on the big screen featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. With 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.
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : LES MISERABLES: THE STAGED CONCERT LIVE! (40TH ANNIVERSARY) (12A)
To mark the 40th anniversary of the world’s most popular musical, a unique opportunity to experience the spectacular staged concert version on the big screen featuring an all-star cast including Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Matt Lucas and John Owen Jones. With 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.
EVENT CINEMA | MACBETH: DAVID TENNANT & CUSH JUMBO
David Tennant (Dr Who and Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife and Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in Shakespeare’s extraordinary psychological drama filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
EVENT CINEMA | The Importance of being Earnest (PG)
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.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Ballet: Swan Lake
Classical ballet's most powerful tale of love, treachery and forgiveness.
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE (12A)
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.
EVENT CINEMA | MET OPERA: FIDELIO (12A)
Following a string of awe-inspiring Met performances, soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny. Tenor David Butt Philip is the political prisoner Florestan, sharing the stage with bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco, and soprano Ying Fang and tenor Magnus Dietrich.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Ballet ROMEO & JULIET
Encore Screening: Sunday 23 March 2025, 2pm. 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. Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Sergey Prokofiev | Cast: To be confirmed | Running time: 210 minutes (two intervals)
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (15)
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.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Opera Puccini’s TURANDOT
Encore Screening: Sunday 23 March 2025, 2pm. 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. Choreography: Kenneth MacMillan | Music: Sergey Prokofiev | Cast: To be confirmed | Running time: 210 minutes (two intervals)
EVENT CINEMA | MET OPERA: LE NOZZE DI FIGARO (12A)
Conductor Joana Mallwitz makes her Met debut leading an extraordinary cast in Mozart’s comic masterpiece.
EVENT CINEMA | MET OPERA: SALOME (12A)
Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts his first Met performances of Strauss’s white-hot one-act tragedy, which receives its first new production at the company in 20 years. Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story—already filtered through the beautiful and strange imagination of Oscar Wilde’s play—a psychologically perceptive
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Opera Wagner’s DIE WALKÜRE
ENCORE SCREENING Sunday 18 May 2025. 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. Running time: 365 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC). Sung in German with English subtitles.
EVENT CINEMA | The Royal Ballet BALLET TO BROADWAY: WHEELDON WORKS
Cast: To be confirmed
ENCORE SCREENING: Sunday 25 May 2025. 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. Choreography: Christopher Wheeldon. Music: Joby Talbot | Joni Mitchell | Keaton Henson | George Gershwin. Running time: 180 minutes (Runtime and intervals TBC)
EVENT CINEMA | MET OPERA: IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA (12A)
Rossini’s effervescent comedy retakes the stage in Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.
The Marching Band (En fanfare) (N/C 12+) | French Film Festival 2024
This French spin on Mark Herman’s Brassed Off has a beating emotional pulse of its own.
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor of the Lille Symphony Orchestra who travels the world. He discovers he was adopted - then also finds out he has a younger brother, Jimmy, who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a school marching band. While they seem to be worlds apart, their unwavering love of music unites them in difficult circumstances. What emerges is an immensely touching and melodious work, bringing relationships and music to the fore.
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
The Marching Band (En fanfare) (N/C 12+) | French Film Festival 2024
This French spin on Mark Herman’s Brassed Off has a beating emotional pulse of its own.
Thibaut is an internationally renowned conductor of the Lille Symphony Orchestra who travels the world. He discovers he was adopted - then also finds out he has a younger brother, Jimmy, who works in a school cafeteria and plays the trombone in a school marching band. While they seem to be worlds apart, their unwavering love of music unites them in difficult circumstances. What emerges is an immensely touching and melodious work, bringing relationships and music to the fore.
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
The Apprentice (15)
The story of how a young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) started his real-estate business in 1970s and '80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy Cohn.
Juror #2 (12A)
Family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict-or free-the wrong killer.
The Apprentice (15) Monday Night Film Club
The story of how a young Donald Trump (Sebastian Stan) started his real-estate business in 1970s and '80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy Cohn.
A Sudden Glimpse to Deeper Things (PG)
Featuring Tilda Swinton as the voice of Scottish painter Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, this feature documentary tells the story of a remarkable artist and a magnificent obsession.
Made with the support of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust, the film delves into her archives, private notebooks and diaries from her 65-year career. Two decades after her death in 2004, the film represents a major reassessment of Barns-Graham’s life and work, and her place in 20th century art.
ART OF ACTION: The General (U) plus introduction
When Union spies steal an engineer's beloved locomotive, he pursues it single-handedly and straight through enemy lines.
Dr Connor McMorran will provide an introduction to this afternoon's screening.
Buster Keaton's classic silent action-comedy is screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network. Art of Action is a season of films designed to celebrate the physicality of actors and the stunt performers whose extraordinary on-screen exploits push the boundaries of filmmaking.
Juror #2 (12A)
Family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict-or free-the wrong killer.
Juror #2 (12A)
Family man Justin Kemp who, while serving as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma...one he could use to sway the jury verdict and potentially convict-or free-the wrong killer.
It's Raining Men (Iris et les hommes) (N/C 15+) | French Film Festival 2024
Iris (played by the wonderful Laure Calamy from Call My Agent) has a seemingly flawless husband, two wonderful daughters, a dental practice with a relentless stream of customers, a nice apartment in an area she loves, friends who understand her... And she’ll soon be 50. And then a stranger plants a seed in her head: "Take a lover". Iris open Pandora’s box and candidates emerge as if from nowhere – as if it were raining men.
"A feel-good delight! Calamy, unleashed, offers a very funny and engaging performance." Le Parisien
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
It's Raining Men (Iris et les hommes) (N/C 15+) | French Film Festival 2024
Iris (played by the wonderful Laure Calamy from Call My Agent) has a seemingly flawless husband, two wonderful daughters, a dental practice with a relentless stream of customers, a nice apartment in an area she loves, friends who understand her... And she’ll soon be 50. And then a stranger plants a seed in her head: "Take a lover". Iris open Pandora’s box and candidates emerge as if from nowhere – as if it were raining men.
"A feel-good delight! Calamy, unleashed, offers a very funny and engaging performance." Le Parisien
Screening as part of this year's French Film Festival 2024.
The Outrun (15)
Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, THE OUTRUN is set in the otherworldly Orkney islands. A brutally honest drama about addiction and recovery, strength and survival, mental health and the ability of the sea, the land and of people to restore life and renew hope.
After a decade away in London, 29-year-old Rona returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength in herself among the heavy gales and the bracingly cold sea.
The Room Next Door (12A)
Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
The Room Next Door (12A) Monday Night Film Club
Ingrid (Julianne Moore) and Martha (Tilda Swinton) were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers (12A)
200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. "Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers" explores the misunderstood artist's revolutionary years in the south of France. Witness how Van Gogh's passion for storytelling transformed his art, turning his surroundings into vibrant, symbolic masterpieces. Explore this pivotal period and understand the genius behind the iconic works in this once-in-a-century show, made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.
The Outrun (15)
Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, THE OUTRUN is set in the otherworldly Orkney islands. A brutally honest drama about addiction and recovery, strength and survival, mental health and the ability of the sea, the land and of people to restore life and renew hope.
After a decade away in London, 29-year-old Rona returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength in herself among the heavy gales and the bracingly cold sea.
The Outrun (15)
Based on the best-selling memoir by Amy Liptrot, THE OUTRUN is set in the otherworldly Orkney islands. A brutally honest drama about addiction and recovery, strength and survival, mental health and the ability of the sea, the land and of people to restore life and renew hope.
After a decade away in London, 29-year-old Rona returns home to the Orkney Islands. Sober but lonely, she tries to suppress her memory of the events which set her on this journey of recovery. Slowly the mystical land enters her inner world and – one day at a time – Rona finds hope and strength in herself among the heavy gales and the bracingly cold sea.
Bill Douglas - My Best Friend (N/C 12+) *POSTPONED*
This screening has been postponed to a later date (date tbc).
The story of the extraordinary friendship between Scottish film maker Bill Douglas and his lifelong companion and collaborator Peter Jewell. Peter’s memories and musings about the legacy Bill left behind are illustrated with never-before-seen short films.
Lee (15)
The story of American photographer Elizabeth Lee Miller (Kate Winslet), a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
Lee (15)
The story of American photographer Elizabeth Lee Miller (Kate Winslet), a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent for Vogue magazine during World War II.
Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers (12A)
200 years after its opening and a century after acquiring its first Van Gogh works, the National Gallery is hosting the UK’s biggest ever Van Gogh exhibition. "Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers" explores the misunderstood artist's revolutionary years in the south of France. Witness how Van Gogh's passion for storytelling transformed his art, turning his surroundings into vibrant, symbolic masterpieces. Explore this pivotal period and understand the genius behind the iconic works in this once-in-a-century show, made in close collaboration with the National Gallery.
CINEMA LIVE MUSICALS : PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (25TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW) (PG)
The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of Phantom of the Opera was celebrated with a fully-staged, lavish production, set in the sumptuous Victorian splendour of the Royal Albert Hall. Starring Ramin Karimloo as The Phantom and Sierra Boggess as Christine, together with a cast and orchestra of over 200 and some special guest appearances.
Romeo and Juliet (1968) (PG) Monday Night Film Club
Romeo and Juliet, two teenagers from warring families, are smitten after a brief encounter at a masked ball. However, after marrying each other in secret, a terrible feud ensues around them.
The film will be introduced Caitlin Wallace, a member of D&G Council's Arts & Museum Team. Caitlin is a recent graduate in English and Film Studies and her research interests include the representation of femininity and women on screen. In her essay: ‘Men’s Eyes Were Made to Look, and Let Them Gaze’: Female Desire and Agency in Franco Zeffirelli’s and Baz Luhrmann’s Filmic Adaptions of Romeo and Juliet, she analysed the degree of agency represented in the performances of Olivia Hussey and Claire Danes’ as Juliet.
ART OF ACTION: Seven Samurai (PG) | 70th Anniversary 4K Re-release plus introduction
Rice farmers hire a band of samurai to defend them against marauding bandits in Akira Kurosawa’s influential epic, a touchstone for action movies ever since.
Dr Connor McMorran will provide an introduction to this afternoon's screening.
Akira Kurosawa's classic action film is screening as part of Art of Action, a UK-wide film season supported by National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network. Art of Action is a season of films designed to celebrate the physicality of actors and the stunt performers whose extraordinary on-screen exploits push the boundaries of filmmaking.
The Substance (18)
A fading celebrity (Demi Moore) decides to use a black-market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself (Margaret Qualley).
The Substance (18)
A fading celebrity (Demi Moore) decides to use a black-market drug, a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself (Margaret Qualley).
Halloween (15)
Celebrate Halloween with the 4K re-release of John Carpenter’s original HALLOWEEN.
Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois to kill again.
Shaun Of The Dead (15)
Celebrate Halloween with the 20th anniversary of ‘SHAUN OF THE DEAD’, the perfect blend of horror, comedy, and romance.
Shaun (Simon Pegg) has no clue what to do with his life or with his relationship, but motivation comes in the form of a freak zombie attack.
Joker: Folie à Deux (15)
Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
Joker: Folie à Deux (15)
Joker: Folie À Deux finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.